I just have a thought ... deleting cache files daily is a good practice? (of course, against having corrupted saves)

I have not found a solid conclusion else where, but in theory I think it cannot hurt (except longer load time) but script/data content are renewed everytime, less chance to have corruption. While at it, should I even attempt to "reset town" (through MasterController) once a day just to make sure everyone and everything is in its proper place?

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cache_(computing)

Right, I am aware of how cache works. I am not saying I should delete cache while TS3 is running (as far as I know, it won't let me). I am also aware that data will have to be fetched again from its original storage, thus new cache will be created. Hence I fully understand that load time will be slower, and more hiccups will happen when new content (new sims, new lot visit) have to load.

Everyone likes performance, but I believe the top priority is safety, and I am having interest to know if deleting cache is a safe practice that will further minimizing corruption/crash/glitch/etc... So ultimately the question is: deleting cache often will enhance my safety (against TS3 being borked up, against infinite saves, against grey lots) or there is no point of doing so?

I think it depends on how much you have mods and custom content and how often you change them. I delete the cache only when delete or add CC. Daily - it's a little too much. Although it can not hurt as far as I know.

I think the best answer you'll get is 'maybe', since the cornucopia of game issues in TS3 has an equally vast range of causes, only some of which are fixable by deleting the cache.

Even having a Sim take a dump is dangerous when it comes to The Sims 3. I only ask you to be careful when doing it (deleting the caches, not taking a dump). I delete it once in a while, or when I add/remove a mod. It is imperative you delete scriptcache when doing this, since it may cause problems if you don't.

I just re-read this post and got to a conclusion: english isn't my main language and I shouldn't try being funny or fancy with it.

I'm using CCMagic and I delete the caches every time before I start the game. No problems.

I delete the cache every I start or end playing. No problems so far.

My caches get corrupted surprisingly often, and the telltale sign is that my game refuses to load. I just delete the caches when that happens, and I'm usually fine.

This is the kind of answer I expect, not definition on what cache is. Thank you. I guess I will go forth with this practice.

Isn't anyone else wondering how you delete a cache twice between gaming sessions?

i remove my caches files everytime before i start my game

Deleting the 4 cache files in Sims3/ folder is ok, it only contains small data. No downside that I can see perhaps the first load will be longer. Scriptcache, delete it often, especially if you add or update mods.
The other, larger ones (world caches and object caches) I remove every 3 months or so. Theres no need to delete the large ones so often.
Some of this depends on how often you add / remove lots and CC. If you do this often you may want to delete your caches a bit more. (And your thumbnail cache)
Remember though, the cache is there partly to stop the 'grey objects' problem. Don't delete it too much.

The only cache I delete frequently is the scriptcache. Everything else stays put unless I have a very specific reason to delete them. It's probably been 3months+ since the last time I deleted the other caches. Many people recommend to delete the caches for every play session but in my experience this is overkill. It doesn't cause problems to delete the caches, it's just not necessary.

I delete the 5 cache files after closing my game, each and every time, but it's mostly because it's become routine habit and I add cc/mods on a regular basis.

I am aware you knew about it. I just wanted to state the information because most of the threads about "Caches" or "Performance" people usually say: "I always delete the cache before every gaming session and my game loads and run much faster". I just wanted to burst the myth.

Just misunderstanding. True, some ppl go with the myth without knowing what they are doing.

I make changes in what mods I use constantly so it's been a habit to delete the caches. I will try out just deleting the script caches since most of my changes are mods or hacks. I never knew what the caches do, but have had problems with not deleting them because of corruption, especially when I played Sims 2.

I like learning about new things, so keep it coming.