So I’ve recently been getting back into playing sims 3 more and still enjoy it after a few years break. Island paradise is the only EP I don’t own that I would be interested in getting, but I know it broke the game for a lot of players at the time. Is this still an issue now? Are there mods that make the game more stable? I don’t want to buy something only to find that it screws up my game, so I’m thankful for any advice.

Yes it's worth it. only problem with it is the world its self, which is fixed using ellacharmed's fixesI always use custom worlds anyway.

"Rebbilina;c-17588074" wrote:Oh, so unless I play with the actual world, the game is fine without extra mods? I’m also more of a custom world fan, so that isn’t necessarily a big problem. You can build Dive Lots on any world, although water depth/quality comes into play.You can also tie the Dive Lot theme into the quality of water available ... Like an underwater junkyard to explore in Bridgeport. :D .

"Rebbilina;c-17588074" wrote:"McTosh;c-17588071" wrote:Yes it's worth it. only problem with it is the world its self, which is fixed using ellacharmed's fixesI always use custom worlds anyway.Oh, so unless I play with the actual world, the game is fine without extra mods? I’m also more of a custom world fan, so that isn’t necessarily a big problem. Like all default worlds it has routing issues, it's particularly bad in IslaBut other than that, no there's no problems with anything else :)I've not had any anyway

Thanks! I'll be on the lookout for a sale then

I agree with the others. I don't play the world that came with IP, but there are many nice custom worlds with diving spots and lots of water to use the boats on. It's a fun EP! :)

Is Island Paradise worth getting 2020?

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InfraGreen
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
"ClarionOfJoy;c-17622298" wrote:
"InfraGreen;c-17620245" wrote:
It's fine. You are stuck in Isla Paradiso and a handful of custom worlds to get the full experience; even lifeguarding is broken in some worlds (e.g. Sunlit Tides has too shallow of water for people to drown in!)

For Sunlit Tides you can try using the terrain tools to lower the depth of the swimming area of the beaches.

You really overestimate my CAW skills! (This extends way beyond the beach lots)
redknight286
Not applicable
6 years ago
"ClarionOfJoy;c-17622321" wrote:
"InfraGreen;c-17622300" wrote:
"ClarionOfJoy;c-17622298" wrote:
"InfraGreen;c-17620245" wrote:
It's fine. You are stuck in Isla Paradiso and a handful of custom worlds to get the full experience; even lifeguarding is broken in some worlds (e.g. Sunlit Tides has too shallow of water for people to drown in!)

For Sunlit Tides you can try using the terrain tools to lower the depth of the swimming area of the beaches.

You really overestimate my CAW skills! (This extends way beyond the beach lots)

If the beach lot where your life guard works is some distance from.where the sims swim, make note of where the sims swim or should swim. In Edit Town mode, add a lot where they should swim. You get a raised piece of land. Use the terrain tool to lower the land under water level and continue to lower it until it is deep enough for your sims to swim/drown in.

That's easy. What's not so easy is making it look good and making the slope gentle enough that they can reach the deeper water.
InfraGreen
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
@Faerie197 is right (and I have shaky hands! I hate landscaping so much) but I also never thought of the second lot thing. I guess as long as there's no conflict with there being a lot there, or if you can remove it and still have the altered terrain.
thesims1depot
Seasoned Ace
6 years ago
I just got IP and at first I wasn't impressed with it but then after awhile realized that it adds a lot to the game in the way of clothing and summer-themed/pool items. If you can't stand how limited bathing suit, summer and beach gear are, then IP is a definite must have, and it compliments Seasons greatly for this very reason.
karritz
Legend
6 years ago
There is a problem with the mermaids. They Dave no tails or scales for many people.

I have made a YouTube tutorial that fixes this but requires NRAAS master controller and it’s cheats module.

If you can get control of the mermaid you might be able to fix it using a mirror but not all mirrors work.

I also have YouTube tutorials on how to build a dive lot and how to decorate a dive lot.

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