The newest patch update has added the ability for Sims to move between towns, and their current neighborhood, freely. Any furniture you take along with you when moving will be found in your Family Inventory for you to place in your new home.
If your Sim holds a job that is unavailable in the new town, that too will be lost. The Sub-hoods from World Adventures are not included. Sims can move to these new homes within their town, or just visit for the day. These additional homes are labeled as Private Lots , and no other Townies will be able to occupy them. Even though your active household can move to these additional lots and continue living as they did previously, these lots also offer the ability to be converted into Resort Lots for profit.
Additionally, any Uncharted Islands discovered within the game become additional real estate for your Sims, and are labeled as Private Lots. Some of the Uncharted Islands are great for building large Resorts. It would be a good idea to sell the properties before moving. Island Paradise has opened certain areas of the immediate beachside for placing lots.
Using the world editor option in Edit Town mode, you can place new lots in the water, so long as there is some attachment to land. This option is available for both Residential and Commercial lots, and to make life easier, you can also use the new Stilted Foundations to build lots directly into the water. For the advanced builder, the new Stilted Foundations offer a way to build directly in the water!
When placing a new lot partially in the water, the game will automatically lower the terrain into the water, allowing you to build directly in the water. Using the newly added Stilted Foundations, you can lay the base for your home, and let the building begin! Unlike when using stilted foundations to build, when you place a pre-built home on stilted foundations, onto a partial water lot, the terrain will raise up and above the water.
Ports are the building blocks of a houseboat. Before you can begin your journey on the open seas, you will need to gain access to a port. Isla Paradiso has plenty of pre-made ports around town, however, you can build your own ports from scratch in any town using the Stilted Foundations. Additionally, you can save any of the pre-made ports to the neighborhood bin via Edit Town Mode, and then place them on lots in other worlds.
By placing lots partially into the water, and using stilted foundations to build a port, creating a houseboat port is fairly simple for the advanced user.
Why stay cooped up in a house on land, when there is plenty of ocean to be sailed? Sims now have a new mobile residence to enjoy right on the water.
Living in a houseboat bears the same responsibilities of any house on land, but there are plenty of perks living on the high seas. Keep in mind that Horses require plenty of room to satisfy their needs, so confining them to a houseboat is not an ideal situation.
In order to move onto a houseboat, it is required that you select a port first. You can move onto any of the pre-made ports with houseboats, but you can also build your own houseboat from scratch, so long as you have selected a barge or bow for the port. The following boat types and sizes are available for placement on ports:. Once you have selected your barge or bow, you can begin building your own unique home. The possibilities are as endless as building a home on land. Any houseboat that you build can be saved into the neighborhood bin for use on any other port, in any other world.
If you are not the building type, you can save any of the already placed houseboats of Isla Paradiso to the neighborhood bin, or place any of the 5 pre-made houseboats onto ports large enough to occupy them. Boat Helms are the nautical steering gear of a houseboat, and are required on any houseboat in order to navigate the seas. Only one helm can be placed on houseboats.
The available options on a boat helm are:. This will then change your permanent port location. Essentially, this allows Sims to live in the open sea with no connection to land whatsoever. You can select a new port to dock at at any time. In addition to the above interactions, Sims who level up in their Handiness Skill will be able to upgrade the helm to allow for a faster boat speed, autopilot, and a foghorn. Houseboats are not confined to residential lots only.
Nearly every type of community lot in the game can be created on a houseboat with the exception of a few. This section details the basics of houseboats, however, there are plenty of other questions you may have. SimGuruGraham has created an entire Guide on houseboats, and it is well worth a read. You can call for any services just as you do on land, the only difference is that they come out to you via boat.
Children who are out at sea will be picked up by a Boat Taxi for school every day. Not only are resorts a great place to spend a few days off, they are also a big money maker for Sims.
Purchase an existing resort in Isla Paradiso, or building your own resort from scratch. Blueprints included! There are five parts total. You are no longer restricted to homes and buildings that are placed smack dab in the middle of a lot. When placing a new building on a lot, the new positioning controls will appear on the lower right-hand corner. The following lot rotations are available with this new option:.
All images and text for the guide below are property of Weealbet, and are copyrighted by SimsVIP in this guide. Any unauthorized use of the guide or images will result in legal action. One of the new game features introduced in The Sims 3 Island Paradise expansion pack was the ability for Sims to go scuba diving, allowing them to interact with the world of Isla Paradiso.
Unfortunately, this new feature was designed to be exclusive to the new world of Isla Paradiso. While Sims were able to go snorkeling in the sea of other Worlds, they were not permitted to go scuba diving due to the lack of the ability to place Diving Areas in other Worlds.
The following information is a step-by-step guide which will allow you to place fully functional Diving Areas in other Worlds besides Isla Paradiso. The world used in this guide is Sunset Valley, but it is possible to have Diving Areas in other Worlds too. One of the interesting aspects of Diving Areas in other Worlds is how the sea of each World has its own atmosphere, allowing you to fully unleash your creative pallet in order to seamlessly build Diving Areas in your favorite World.
Over the course of this tutorial, you will learn the basic steps required to include Diving Areas into your Worlds. Once you feel comfortable with setting up a Diving Area and have them functioning, you may want to see what else you can do with them. The Advanced Class section will provide some examples of other items you can use to really set up a unique look to your Diving Areas. Toddlers will need help from adults, but either way, the shallow waters of the Ocean are great for play time!
The Sims 3 Island Paradise includes a brand new relaxation interaction for Sims. Sims can flip between stomach and back, turn on the music, place an umbrella, read a book, or take a long nap.
When Sims play in the sand, they begin increasing their Hidden Sandbox Skill. The more they play, the more sandcastle options become available for them to create. There are four Hidden Sandbox Skill levels, each unlocking new sandcastles. The following Sandcastle types are available when increasing the Hidden Sandbox Skill:.
Be prepared though. What goes around, comes around! This interaction brings a positive mood boost to Sims enjoying a dip in the pool. With Resorts added to the game, Sims can take time off to go on vacation. Sims do not head off into nowhere-land, but instead, check into a resort and enjoy the time off. Children and Teens need not attend school, and Adults get to take some time off work. Left, right, side to side! Not every Sim has a strong enough stomach for the motion of the ocean.
Sims who are affected by the motions of a water craft will have a few mishaps here and there. Although very rarely encountered, these blood sucking pests are definitely a nuisance. Sims who want to avoid being bitten can purchase mosquito repellent from the reception desk at a resort, or a grocery store, then spray themselves and others. Mosquito repellent is good for up to 6 hours. Loves to Swim — These Sims are like fish in the sea and gain a special joy being in the water.
Sailor — Sailors love the open sea and would much rather be on a boat than on land. Their aquatic experience means they are better at catching fish and are less likely to get seasick. Deep Sea Diver — The bottom of the ocean hides treasures and creatures never seen by land dwelling Sims.
Only the bravest and foolhardy divers can survive the deadly deep searching for underwater riches. Be sure to bring your oxygen tank! Grand Explorer — There are mysterious lands yet to be charted by any Sim. To find them, your Sim must set sail, brave the high seas, and dive in the deepest oceans. Search high and low for these uncharted islands and claim them as your own! Resort Empire — To become a true Hotel Mogul, your Sim will need to manage employees, maintain a profit, and always satisfy patrons.
Once your Sim has created the perfect resort empire, travelers from all around will flock for a chance to stay at your luxurious getaway. Seaside Savior — Anyone can be a lifeguard, but a Sim that rescues drowning Sims is a true hero! Be a hero in your own town. Rescue 50 Sims as a Lifeguard ——————————————————————————————————————————————-. Strong Stomach 2, — Nausea and seasickness are a thing of the past!
Lungs of Steel 15, — Go Scuba Diving without the fear of running our of air. Hotel Mogul 15, — Learn to squeeze every ounce of profitability out of your resorts. Moguls receive a bonus on all resort income. Mermadic Kelp 25, — Gives you a bite-sized bit of Mermadic Kelp strong enough to bring out the fish in any Sim.
Friend of the Kraken 30, — The fearsome Kraken bows to your will! Boats that you are on will never be targeted by the Kraken. You can also order the Kraken to wreak havoc on any boat that you wish. Permanent Mermaid 5, — Can only be purchased by Mermaids — Your Mermaid Sim no longer needs frequent swimming sessions in order to maintain their fish-like features.
Beach Party Island Life ——————————————————————————————————————————————-. The new Sea Shells and Message Bottles can be found while Snorkeling, on the bottoms of the ocean floor while Scuba Diving, laying in the sand on the beach, or waiting to be discovered inside Treasure Chests. Each new collectible ranges from Common to Rare. If found, this painting can be sold off for more than 12, simoleons. These fish do not raise the Fishing Skill as you cannot use bait to fish for them.
Kelps are large seaweeds that only grow underwater, and are the preferred meal for Mermaids. Kelp can be purchased at the local grocery store, or harvested in underwater lots. Kelp cannot be planted by any Sims, and offers no benefits to anyone but the Mermaid. The new food stands are also accompanied by brand new food and drink items exclusive to the food stand.
Need a job that will make you look and feel like a hero? If rescuing drowning Sims and applying CPR to Sims that are in need seems appealing, then look no further.
The Lifeguard Career is for Sims that are looking out for the safety of others against the ferociousness of the ocean waters. Sims who are interested in this beach side career, should head to City Hall and apply. The main responsibilities of a Lifeguard are to work on the Charisma and Athletic Skills, and save Sims from drowning. As they succeed in these areas, they will work their way to a promotion.
This career pays extra for each life saved on top of your weekly pay , so it is in your best interested to save as many Sims as possible.
As your Sim is promoted within this career, they will unlock special interactions, and receive more money for each saved life. When Lifeguards are on the clock, they will be assigned to survey specific beaches around town each day. A day in the life of a Lifeguard consists of saving drowning Sims, performing CPR, making sure no one dies, and sometimes just relaxing.
When surveying the beach, Sims who need help in the water will display an Orange Lifeguard Cross above their head. Your Sim will head into the water to help them out. Rescue Sims in the order that they fall into the water! Once the Lifeguard has made it to a drowning Sim in the water, they will provide them with a flotation device that guides them back to shore.
Depending on how long the drowning Sims were in the water waiting for your help, will depend on whether or not they will need CPR once they back on shore. This also results in a relationship dip. This typically happens to townies who have depleted motives. You will know who the fakers since they wear their everyday outfits, and keep lifting their head every so often to see where the Lifeguard is.
They will compliment too! As a Lifeguard advances in the lifeguard career, they also unlock special interactions. No, there are no powers involved but the job of saving lives makes one a hero. Go to the Beach and look out for Sims in need and keep the beaches safe. Instead, they will quickly wade and dive into the water to save a life. If your relationship with the receiving Sim is not high enough, they will reject this social. Eagle Eye Level 8 — The lifeguard chair as your perch, you watch the seas like a hawk.
You can spot a Sim in distress from a mile away, then cover that distance in no time flat! Your lifeguard now has the ability to run in slow motion. It makes saving Sims a bit more dramatic! The only thing that saves more skin at the beach is sunblock! The game keeps tabs on each and every Sim you rescue as a Lifeguard. Big rewards for saving lives! For the first time, Sims can Scuba Dive into the depths of the ocean to find treasures, uncharted islands, and sea life.
Access to these underwater worlds does not come without effort. In order for Sims to explore underwater dive lots, they must raise their Scuba Diving Skill. Snorkeling can be done in any body of water or even a pool , and Sims as young as children can partake in this activity. The scuba diving skill will remain hidden from the skill journal until they become teenagers.
While Sims snorkel in the water, they are likely to discover many of the new sea shells and other collectibles. As their Scuba Diving Skill increases, the chances are discovering rare collectibles increases as well. The Scuba Diving Skill consists of 10 Levels, each unlocking new abilities and underwater lots. Want more? As Sims raise their Scuba Diving Skill, you will notice that the time spent underwater is limited. Unlike Mermaids, regular Sims do not have an unlimited air supply, and also require Depressurizing downtime when resurfacing.
As Sims increase their Scuba Diving Skill they will receive more time to swim underwater, and require less time to depressurize when resurfacing. The following moodlets appear when a Sim is Scuba Diving:. Breathing Comfortably — This moodlet indicates how long the air supply will last at a comfortable level.
Breathing Shallowly — This moodlet indicates that the air supply is below a comfortable level, and Sims should resurface as soon as possible.
This moodlet lasts for 2 hours. The moodlet lasts for 60 minutes, and if a Sim has not resurfaced during the one hour time frame, it will result in death. Even the best of the best Scuba Divers have their mishaps, and running out of air is one of them. As Sims level up in the Scuba Diving Skill, they receive more and more time to scuba dive before decompressing. These jobs act as opportunities, increase in difficulty as Sims raise their Scuba Diving Skill, and when completed, rewards Sims with a nice chuck of change and a boost in the scuba diving skill.
Example Diving Work. While Sea Shells and Messages in a Bottle are much harder to find underwater, fish and other sea creatures will almost always be in plain view. When visiting any of the 4 dive spots in Isla Paradiso, there are a variety of fish and collectibles to collect.
Sharks are one of the many creatures found in Underwater Dive Lots. After you have these three down, you are good to go! Building a resort. Yikes, that sounds hard! This is the resort I began with. A little rinky-dink at first, but it can be spiced up with amenities. The concept of stars. Your hotel gets a rating of however many stars based on its amenities and quality.
If you serve high quality food, have plenty of staff, and many amenities like a big pool, a gym, a dining hall ,wedding chapel, etc. Amenities are a necessary part, if even crucial way, to getting stars. Amenities are things you would want to see at a hotel in real life, something that makes it prettier, etc. Whenever you place an amenity, for example a buffet table, a blue plus sign will temporarily pop up to show you that you are gaining star points. The same goes for here, just minus the gold celebrity star.
These reviews determine how many stars you have, so be careful! When you click on it, it will bring up a list of all the amenities at your resort. Here you can make upgrades to your hotel as it stands- increasing the quality of amenities and upgrading your resort towers.
Upgrading your resort towers to the maximum level This will cost a total of 15, Simoleons will change the look and allow for spa and room services. By turning both of these on, your stars will rapidly increase, and you will get good reviews. But this is just one item among a whole host of others. If this is your first time, click on the front desk item in your finances list.
You can hire a new employee for it. Do this, for it is very foolish not to have one. Of course! I recommend setting their shifts to all the time day, night, and graveyard shifts. It will cost more, but is worth the few extra bucks in the end.
Now you can click on other amenities that require a staff member. The maintenance option go ahead and go full out on the employees here- you can never have too many , the mixologist at the pool bar, the food stand employee, etc. These have a lasting effect on your resort. Buffet tables are good thing to look at here too.
Have MANY of these. In some of my resorts, I have a buffet table for every type of food given. Increase the quality of the food to medium or high no one wants a low quality, spoiled dish , and select a food type.
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