[[File:Icon_invent_cog_bulb.png]]'''Tip:''' There's already ALOT of info on glitches, how to fix, how to report them and more on [[Electronic Arts|EA]]'s [http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/forums/show/208.page Possible Bugs forum]. Youshouldhead there first.
[[File:Icon_invent_cog_bulb.png|left]]<br>'''Tip:''' There's already ALOT of info on glitches, how to fix, how to report them and more on [[Electronic Arts|EA]]'s [http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/forums/show/208.page Possible Bugs forum]. [[The Sims Wiki]] recommend that you check there first.
*Hardware problems: A malfunctioning computer component or a computer that does not meet minimum game requirements.
*Hardware problems: A malfunctioning computer component or a computer that does not meet minimum game requirements.
==Severity==
Many glitches are so minor that they can be ignored, even if they occur often. Some glitches, while they do not corrupt any game data, may make the game partially or completely unplayable. Examples of these include graphical errors that cause the game to not render or display correctly. The most severe glitches may corrupt saved game data or cause a CTD (Crash To Desktop). Severe glitches also include [[Save game error]]s; bugs that can prevent a game from being saved.
Many glitches are so minor that they can be ignored, even if they occur often. Some glitches, while they do not corrupt any game data, may make the game partially or completely unplayable. Examples of these include graphical errors that cause the game to not render or display correctly. The most severe glitches may corrupt saved game data or cause a CTD (Crash To Desktop). Severe glitches also include [[Save game error]]s; bugs that can prevent a game from being saved.
Below is a list of how [[The Sims Wiki]] classifies glitches for use on this page:
If you want to add a glitch please go to the [[Talk:Glitches|talk page]] and see if someone already reported it. If multiple people are experiencing the same bug it can be added to the list. If you can reference a website which reports this glitch,thatwouldbebest.
*'''Unable to open [[Consignment shop]] buy menu''' {{Vgversion|TS3:A}} - The game is supposed to return items to you which haven't been sold within 5 days, but it does not work. Instead the items start counting down into the minusses, preventing you from opening the buy menu. This can be fixed by cancelling your consignments.<ref>[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=405471consignmentstorewon'tletmesellitems??ambitions]at[[ModTheSims]] forum.</ref><ref>[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/212001.page Consignment store issues] at TheSims3 forum.</ref>
*'''Unable to open tomb door or loot adventure item''' {{vgversion|TS3:WA}} - This can happen if you go too far into a tomb or teleport there without having the appropriate adventure.<ref>[http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,17571.0.html Small issue: Dungeons/tombs reset, and missions cannot be completed] at MATY forum.</ref><ref>[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=394648 Jean Necteaux's Secret Nectar Recipe] at MTS forum.</ref>
*'''Unable to excavate since ''Ambitions''''' {{vgversion|TS3:A}} - People with ''Ambitions'' cannot excavate if the site is on a slope, the terrain has to be completely flat. <ref>[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=407695 help excavating] at MTS forum.</ref><ref>[http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,18646.msg539407.html#msg539407 Re: Ambitions: What's borked] at MATY forum.</ref>
[[File:Icon-warning-48x48.png|left]]<br>'''Important:''' If you want to add a glitch please go to the [[Talk:Glitches|talk page]] and see if someone has already reported it. If multiple people are experiencing the same bug it can be added to the lists. Reference a [[:Category:Websites|website]] which reports this glitch is a huge plus.
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|'''Unable to open tomb door or loot adventure item'''
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|This can happen if you go too far into a tomb or teleport there without having the appropriate adventure.<br>It is unlikely that this will be fixed by official [[The Sims 3/patch|patches]].
|align="center"|<ref>[http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,17571.0.html Small issue: Dungeons/tombs reset, and missions cannot be completed] at MATY forum.</ref><ref>[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=394648 Jean Necteaux's Secret Nectar Recipe] at MTS forum.</ref>
|The game is supposed to return items to you which haven't been sold within 5 days, but it does not work. Instead the items start counting down into the minusses, preventing you from opening the buy menu.<br>'''Temporary fix:''' This can be fixed temporarily by cancelling your consignments. You will need to repeat this step every 5 days.
|align="center"|<ref>[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=405471 consignment store won't let me sell items?? ambitions] at [[ModTheSims]] forum.</ref><ref>[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/212001.page Consignment store issues] at [[TheSims3.com]] forum.</ref>
|align="center"|<ref>[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=407695 help excavating] at MTS forum.</ref><ref>[http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,18646.msg539407.html#msg539407 Re: Ambitions: What's borked] at MATY forum.</ref>
|(Error 12, Error 13, and Error 16), which prevents games from saving in ''The Sims 3''. This was introduced in [[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]].<br>'''Fix:''' [[The Sims 3/Patch 7|Patch 7]] was released to fix this problem and [[The Sims 3/Patch 8|Patch 8]] introduced a recovery prompt for already corrupted games.
*'''[[Save game error]]''' - (Error 12, Error 13, and Error 16), which prevents games from saving in ''The Sims 3''. This was introduced in [[The Sims 3: World Adventures|World Adventures]]. [[The Sims 3/Patch 7|Patch 7]] was released to fix this problem and [[The Sims 3/Patch 8|Patch 8]] introduced a recovery prompt for already corrupted games.
*'''[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/forums/show/208.page Possible Bugs] at TheSims3 forum. <-- Use this link!'''
*'''[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/forums/show/208.page Possible Bugs] at [[TheSims3.com]] forum. <-- Use this link!'''
===External Ambitions links===
*[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/208098.page Ambition bug thead] at TheSims3 forum.
*[http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,18646.0.htmlAmbitions:What'sborked] at MATY forum.
*[http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/208098.page Ambition bug thead] at [[TheSims3.com]] forum.
*[http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,18646.0.html Ambitions: What's borked] at [[MATY]] forum.
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=405223 Issues after installing Ambitions or patching to 1.12 / 2.7 / 3.3? Try these fixes!] at MTS forum.
*[http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=405223 Issues after installing Ambitions or patching to 1.12 / 2.7 / 3.3? Try these fixes!] at [[ModTheSims]] forum.
Tip: There's already ALOT of info on glitches, how to fix, how to report them and more on EA's Possible Bugs forum. The Sims Wiki recommend that you check there first.
Causes
Glitches in The Sims series of games can be caused by any of the following:
Hardware problems: A malfunctioning computer component or a computer that does not meet minimum game requirements.
Severity
Many glitches are so minor that they can be ignored, even if they occur often. Some glitches, while they do not corrupt any game data, may make the game partially or completely unplayable. Examples of these include graphical errors that cause the game to not render or display correctly. The most severe glitches may corrupt saved game data or cause a CTD (Crash To Desktop). Severe glitches also include Save game errors; bugs that can prevent a game from being saved.
Below is a list of how The Sims Wiki classifies glitches for use on this page:
Severity
Examples
Corrupting saved games, unable to save & CTD's.
Sims becoming stuck, unable to progress in oppertunity, adventure or career.
Avoidable features not working.
Graphical abnormalities, no impact on gameplay.
Please note that glitches are sorted by severity first!
Important: If you want to add a glitch please go to the talk page and see if someone has already reported it. If multiple people are experiencing the same bug it can be added to the lists. Reference a website which reports this glitch is a huge plus.
This can happen if you go too far into a tomb or teleport there without having the appropriate adventure. It is unlikely that this will be fixed by official patches.
The game is supposed to return items to you which haven't been sold within 5 days, but it does not work. Instead the items start counting down into the minusses, preventing you from opening the buy menu. Temporary fix: This can be fixed temporarily by cancelling your consignments. You will need to repeat this step every 5 days.
(Error 12, Error 13, and Error 16), which prevents games from saving in The Sims 3. This was introduced in World Adventures. Fix:Patch 7 was released to fix this problem and Patch 8 introduced a recovery prompt for already corrupted games.
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Glitches (or bugs) are errors in a game or program that cause unexpected problems or unwanted behavior.
