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{{See also|The Sims 3/patch}}
{{See also|The Sims 3/patch}}
[[File:Inventing-8032725_n.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Who needs patches when you got a blowtorch and a SimBot?]]
[[File:Inventing-8032725_n.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Who needs patches when you got a blowtorch and a SimBot?]]
[[File:Spanner.png]] The 12th patch for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' was released on May 28, 2010, coinciding with [[The Sims 3: Ambitions]] release on June 1st. It is most notable for improving the [[opportunities]] windows and enabling players to edit the neighborhood lots and decorative objects, which was possible in ''[[The Sims 2]]''.
[[File:Spanner.png]] The 12th patch for ''[[The Sims 3]]'' was released on May 28, 2010, coinciding with ''[[The Sims 3: Ambitions]]'' release on June 1st. It is most notable for improving the [[opportunities]] windows and enabling players to edit the neighborhood lots and decorative objects, which was possible in ''[[The Sims 2]]'' base game.


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==Installation==
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==[[File:TS3_Icon.png|20px]] Base Game==
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==Patch notes==

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===[[File:TS3_Icon.png|20px]] Base Game===
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}}*This game update enables dynamic ad serving capabilities in The Sims 3. However, there are no immediate plans to activate any content of this kind<ref>You can discuss this with other people on The Sims Wiki [[User blog:Duskey/Ingame advertising, where will it end?|here]].</ref>. The Sims 3 EULA has further details. See http://www.ea.com/1/product-eulas. <ref>Direct link to the updated EULA: [[File:Adobe_icon_pdf.png]] http://www.ea.com/portal/pdf/legal/EULA-TheSims3-Retail-3-22-09.pdf</ref>
*This game update enables dynamic ad serving capabilities in The Sims 3. However, there are no immediate plans to activate any content of this kind<ref>You can discuss this with other people on The Sims Wiki [[User blog:Duskey/Ingame advertising, where will it end?|here]].</ref>. The Sims 3 EULA has further details. See http://www.ea.com/1/product-eulas. <ref>Direct link to the updated EULA: [[File:Adobe_icon_pdf.png]] http://www.ea.com/portal/pdf/legal/EULA-TheSims3-Retail-3-22-09.pdf</ref>
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*Additional bug fixes to existing features.
*Additional bug fixes to existing features.


===Edit Town Mode===
====Edit Town Mode====
*Players may now add, delete, and move residential and community lots from the Edit Town menu.
*Players may now add, delete, and move residential and community lots from the Edit Town menu.
*Players may now add, delete, and move neighborhood decorative objects from the Edit Town menu.
*Players may now add, delete, and move neighborhood decorative objects from the Edit Town menu.
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*When using the Library in Edit Town, lots will now display their venue type (i.e. Park).
*When using the Library in Edit Town, lots will now display their venue type (i.e. Park).


===Gameplay Changes===
====Gameplay Changes====
*Story Progression has been improved to prevent Sims required to complete Opportunities from changing.
*Story Progression has been improved to prevent Sims required to complete Opportunities from changing.
*Sim genetics have been improved so that children now better reflect their parents’ skin tone and hairstyles.
*Sim genetics have been improved so that children now better reflect their parents’ skin tone and hairstyles.
*Sims can unlock outfit choices and share them with household members when using the “Plan Outfit” interaction on the Dresser.
*Sims can unlock outfit choices and share them with household members when using the “Plan Outfit” interaction on the Dresser.


===Build/Buy Mode===
====Build/Buy Mode====
*Players may now use Create a Style on Ceilings or add and delete them when in Build Mode.
*Players may now use Create a Style on Ceilings or add and delete them when in Build Mode.
*Players may now use Create a Style on the edges of floor tiles.
*Players may now use Create a Style on the edges of floor tiles.
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*Sculptures can be found in a new Sculpture sorting category when in Buy Mode.
*Sculptures can be found in a new Sculpture sorting category when in Buy Mode.


===Create a Sim===
====Create a Sim====
[[File:Ui_sim_and_map_control.jpg|thumb|250px|The user-interfaces for Sim View and Map View have been merged to provide more control and consistency between the two modes.]]
[[File:Ui_sim_and_map_control.jpg|thumb|250px|The user-interfaces for Sim View and Map View have been merged to provide more control and consistency between the two modes.]]
*Players may now use the Tattoo feature to customize Sims when in Create a Sim.
*Players may now use the Tattoo feature to customize Sims when in Create a Sim.
*Players may now select the Fiancé, Girlfriend, and Boyfriend relationship settings when in Create a Sim.
*Players may now select the Fiancé, Girlfriend, and Boyfriend relationship settings when in Create a Sim.


===UI & Controls===
====UI & Controls====
*The user-interfaces for Sim View and Map View have been merged to provide more control and consistency between the two modes.
*The user-interfaces for Sim View and Map View have been merged to provide more control and consistency between the two modes.
*The Opportunity interface has been improved to clearly outline the fiction, gameplay objectives, rewards, and Opportunity location for all Opportunities and Adventures.
*The Opportunity interface has been improved to clearly outline the fiction, gameplay objectives, rewards, and Opportunity location for all Opportunities and Adventures.
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==[[File:TS3-EP1-World-Adventures-icon.jpg|20px]] World Adventures==
===[[File:TS3-EP1-World-Adventures-icon.jpg|20px]] World Adventures===
*Certain Adventures and Opportunities will properly display in the Opportunities Panel when traveling between worlds.
*Certain Adventures and Opportunities will properly display in the Opportunities Panel when traveling between worlds.
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