


Also don't go posting it in threads of every other person that has slightly the same problem. If you made your own, stick to it and don't post the same in threads of other people. Don't add your issue to multiple threads.You can read the solutions and give XP if it helped you as well but if it didn't help you, it's better to make a new thread, stating that the solution in that other thread (post the link) did not help you. I for example rarely check on solved issues. Do not post in a thread that has already been solved unless you want to add some extra info.In most cases it's ok to post in someone else's thread if you have the same issue but depending on how old the thread is on how much back and forth it needs, it's sometimes easier to make your own thread where you can be helped individually.If you have tried the solution and it didn't help, please state so. Try ANY solutions already provided in the thread you found. If you find a thread with the exact same issue (there are exceptions to this rule, please see below), press the me too button and add any extra info you have. Especially on new releases there is bound to be another post with the same issue that you have. Read the titles of first two pages of the forum.Use the Search at the top by typing some words that best describe your issue.It contains links to a few known issues and a few tips on how to solve them. Read this post: Known issues, guides and FAQs.If you have an error message it's most efficient to google the message itself. The internet is a place of much information, so please use the resources at hand by googling your issue before you post. I won't answer any questions via PM.ĭoing your own research goes a long way. They belong in the forum so others can read your issue and solution. Please do NOT send me PMs with questions. I might not even speak for the other helpers on this page but only for myself but I've been helping out Simmer for 3 years now and I do believe I have some experience on what info is necessary and what is not. This are just a few tips that can make the whole helping process a lot less frustrating for both sides. Some things might not apply but usually each forum has an overview with general issues and troubleshooting steps.įirst let me say this: I don't work for EA and have of course no right to tell you what you should or should not do here, so if you don't want to follow the guidelines here that is fine, you won't get in trouble for it.

This guide was specially written for Sims 3 but it goes for all games.
