Oh yes, it did indeed just come to that.
I don't know how it'll be for anyone else, but the newest patch made my game completely unplayable; it wouldn't even launch.
(Probably because I left in my nocd hack) (And yes, I have retail versions of both the base game and WA, but my only dvdrom is an external unit, which is a pain in my ass to deal with.) Given what I've seen other people having happen with their CC
(both .package files and .sims3packs alike) (sims3packs are fucked up), I'd avoid patching if at all possible.
Also, the CAW tool seemed to be rather lacking. They've released the guide, which would have been useful to say the least.
Off to reinstall while I wait for Pescado to eat another part of my soul. :P
Messing with the game itself, shop mode annoys me. My game and EP are legit, but not all my content is. At least Pescado has figured out how to restore the missing sims3packs.. I hadn't heard that it was causing package problems again though. Figures. Every patch seems to break more of the game. Sorof like trying to darn a sock with an energetic in your lap I guess.
And the CAW tool is way over my head. I had such a nice idea for a tiny town too. :(