Do expansions require updates?

[EarthMoonandMars]

I've recently gotten back into The Sims 3 since its my preferred Sims title. I've updated to the required patch level for the use of a few mods made available here, and with Nraas. However when updating I lost my previous creations.

 

I'd like to purchase University for The Sims 3 but am weary of doing so because I don't want to patch beyond the required level for many of the mods that I currently use, including Kinki World. I haven't played in many years, so I'm not familiar with whether or not an EP will force an update, in this case university which I've never played.

 

I don't want to buy it if it forces an update. I won't get it in any way shape or form if it forces an update beyond what is necessary for my mods to work. However, certain features in my modded game will not work unless I install university. And, I hate having to deal with Origin. So I'm wondering if the University EP if bought through EA forces an update to the current patch level? I only have a few EP's, and until a few weeks ago didn't start playing. Last time was 3 years ago.

 

I'm considering getting University for the purpose of making drugs in Kinki World. Unfortunately it requires the science skill, but I can't get that unless I pay for another EP... Unless there's a way to remove that requirement. I initially didn't want Uni but because of the Kinki mod I'm now left with a decision to make. 

 

Was hoping for input. I'm grateful for any reply, and thank you for your time.

[Guest]

Considering you would need to be patched up to at least 1.66 to use Kinky World properly (which runs on patches 1.66, 1.67 and 1.69) you don't need to worry about it as there are no patches beyond 1.67 for Mac, Steam and Disc installs and 1.69 for Origin PC installs.