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Quote from: beosboxboy;1058314
This is one of those things where I find I have a mixed opinion.
There are newer update patches than the ones on the CDs/DVDs available on the official site that won't work if a later EP (like Seasons) is install before an earlier EP (like Nightlife). In my anal-retentive world, this make me personally prefer this install order:
However, many people say they have no problems if they install the EPs in no particular order. This has not been my personal experience, but I never said I know everything.
EA has complicated this matter by releasing combo sets like TS2 Deluxe (TS2 + NL) and TS2 Ltd Edition (TS2 + BV), so the "purist" method I prefer may not work for everyone.
There are newer update patches than the ones on the CDs/DVDs available on the official site that won't work if a later EP (like Seasons) is install before an earlier EP (like Nightlife). In my anal-retentive world, this make me personally prefer this install order:
- Sims Base Game
- Install the CD patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 CD Patch
--or--
Install the DVD patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 DVD Patch - University
- Install the patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 University EP CD Patch
- Nightlife
- Install the patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 Nightlife EP CD Patch
- Open For Business
- Install the patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 Open For Business EP CD Patch
- Family Fun Stuff
- Install the patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff SP CD Patch
- Glamour Life Stuff
- Pets
- Install the patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 Pets EP CD/DVD Patch
- Seasons
- Install the patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 Seasons EP CD/DVD Patch
- Celebration Stuff Pack
- H&M Fashion Stuff Pack
- Bon Voyage
- Install the patch downloaded from here: The Sims 2 Bon Voyage EP CD/DVD Patch
- Teen Style Stuff Pack
However, many people say they have no problems if they install the EPs in no particular order. This has not been my personal experience, but I never said I know everything.
EA has complicated this matter by releasing combo sets like TS2 Deluxe (TS2 + NL) and TS2 Ltd Edition (TS2 + BV), so the "purist" method I prefer may not work for everyone.