• Graphics

    Sims are full of Holes

    Problem My sims are full of little triangular holes. Cause This issue  is caused by the ATI/AMD Graphic driver 12.4. The following cards are affected (might be more) ATI Radeon HD 4200 series ATI Radeon HD 4500 Series ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series ATI Radeon HD 2900 ATI Radeon HD 2600 ATI Radeon HD 2400 Solution Download the Hotfix Treiber 12.4a and install Further Reading Distorted Animals Distorted Fences and Stairs

  • Graphics

    Distorted Animals

    Problem Pets gives many players distorted animals. Graphic cards that were borderline now don’t work correctly anymore cause the requirements changed. The following issues can occur Distorted Animals with Lines Bulky Eyes Transparent fur  (Shadows) Blocky Fur Non-fluffly fur Without pictures Distorted animals in CAS Temporary Distorted animals when doing certain actions. Cause Depending on the error you’re seeing, the cause is different Distorted Animals with Lines This is due to a borderline or outdated graphic card. Make sure your card is supported (the list is not complete). If you are unsure, wait with spending money on the EP. You can…

  • Graphics

    Distorted Fences and Stairs

    Problem Fences and stairs are shown distorted and as long lines on the screen. Cause This problem can usually been seen with ATI Radeon graphic cards. Solution Open the ATI Catalyst Control Center (or download it) in advanced mode and click on Return to Factory Default. If this solution does not help you or you don’t have a  ATI Radeon graphic cards this can be a first sign of your card getting bad. If that is the case you will see the same effect in other graphic intensive games and it’s not just stairs and fences.  Further Reading My Sims…