So it’s been a while since I played Outdoor Retreat, and back when it was released in 2015, it was kind of a nothing pack. But now with all the added packs, this could make Granite Falls a great place to go on holiday, considering it’s the only place Sims actually can holiday. My question is, can Sims swim in the bodies of water that are around Granite Falls? Did that neighborhood get the update?

Actually it is not the only place for a holiday. With jungle adventure your sims can also go to selvadorada and rent a room there. Going into the jungle is optional, your sims can enjoy the rest of the world while they relax. The third option is batuu with the new pack but that is not a 'regular' vacation world like the other two. Unfortunately the water in other worlds were not updated, so no swimming in the lake at granite falls :disappointed: . What you can do is change the lots. You could add a pool, maybe even make it look more like a natural pool with the water colours that come with get together or jungle adventure.Another thing you can do to make it more interesting is replacing a rental lot with a community lot. I added a bar and a spa and it really helps to give my sims something to do.

I don’t have Jungle Adventure or Journey to Batoo so that’s why I didn’t think of those. I can’t relate to the gameplay of either styles. I wish you could turn a Sulani lot into a holiday rental. Seems so natural.Ugh, that’s really frustrating that you can’t lake swim, but great suggestion, thank you

These are the OLD Worlds that NEED to Upgrade:Sixam San Mychino CityDel Sol ValleyGranite FallsForgotten Hollow

"Atreya33;c-17663897" wrote:Actually it is not the only place for a holiday. With jungle adventure your sims can also go to selvadorada and rent a room there. Going into the jungle is optional, your sims can enjoy the rest of the world while they relax. The third option is batuu with the new pack but that is not a 'regular' vacation world like the other two. Follow up question, can you build a vacation place that sims of all families can visit in Jungle Adventure? Or is it just a rabbit hole type of experience?

That’s what was disappointing with outdoor. You couldn’t swim in any of the beautiful water they have . Hopefully they update it soon. That’s an activity that people do when they go camping for the summer

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pepperjax1230
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"SERVERFRA;c-17664244" wrote:
These are the OLD Worlds that NEED to Upgrade:
Sixam
San Mychino City
Del Sol Valley
Granite Falls
Forgotten Hollow

Does the alien planet even have water?
Luckylunayre
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"DeadFishy;c-17664217" wrote:
I don’t have Jungle Adventure or Journey to Batoo so that’s why I didn’t think of those. I can’t relate to the gameplay of either styles. I wish you could turn a Sulani lot into a holiday rental. Seems so natural.

Ugh, that’s really frustrating that you can’t lake swim, but great suggestion, thank you

You can if you're not aversed to using mods. I use a mod that makes Sualani a.destination world. If I ever want to live in that world I take the mod out.
davina1221
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"DeadFishy;c-17664217" wrote:
I don’t have Jungle Adventure or Journey to Batoo so that’s why I didn’t think of those. I can’t relate to the gameplay of either styles. I wish you could turn a Sulani lot into a holiday rental. Seems so natural.

Ugh, that’s really frustrating that you can’t lake swim, but great suggestion, thank you

I don't see why you can't. Was it with Eco or just an update that they made roommates better. Not sure what you can do, but you might be able to use that update to make it seem like a motel and put it on a lot.
CAPTAIN_NXR7
Legend
5 years ago
"112061;c-17664506" wrote:
i believe i was able to swim somewhere by where you go to school, where you fish...

Yes, the only pack that got a ‘swimmable’ update so far is DU. Both Universities have a little river lake beach nearby where your sim can sunbath and swim.
It is indeed a shame that Outdoor Retreat or JA do not have these options. Swimming in the jungle with the alligators would be delightful. I always wanted Jungle Merfolk.
Kittybass
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
Or even if you don't want to use mods, you can make a vacation home in Sulani by buying a retail store and turning it into a vacation home.
elliebreton
Legend
5 years ago
... or just edit a Sulani beach lot and build a little vacation home/hotel on it and leave it set as a beach. Your sims can stay there for ages for free, though you could use the money cheat to deduct simoleons if you want them to pay.
DaWaterRat
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17664560" wrote:
"112061;c-17664506" wrote:
i believe i was able to swim somewhere by where you go to school, where you fish...

Yes, the only pack that got a ‘swimmable’ update so far is DU. Both Universities have a little river lake beach nearby where your sim can sunbath and swim.
It is indeed a shame that Outdoor Retreat or JA do not have these options. Swimming in the jungle with the alligators would be delightful. I always wanted Jungle Merfolk.

I thought DU came that way (coming after Island Living) rather than being updated to have swimmable water added. I'm still grumpy that Eco Lifestyle apparently doesn't allow swimming in the quarry.
atreya33
Legend
5 years ago
"DaWaterRat;c-17664712" wrote:
"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17664560" wrote:
"112061;c-17664506" wrote:
i believe i was able to swim somewhere by where you go to school, where you fish...

Yes, the only pack that got a ‘swimmable’ update so far is DU. Both Universities have a little river lake beach nearby where your sim can sunbath and swim.
It is indeed a shame that Outdoor Retreat or JA do not have these options. Swimming in the jungle with the alligators would be delightful. I always wanted Jungle Merfolk.

I thought DU came that way (coming after Island Living) rather than being updated to have swimmable water added. I'm still grumpy that Eco Lifestyle apparently doesn't allow swimming in the quarry.

Totally correct. DU was the first EP after island living. I was so happy about swimming in the ponds and hoped that would be the new standard. Unfortunately eco lifestyle doesn't allow swimming in open water. I hope future worlds will follow DU's example but I am not really sure if we will be that lucky.
CAPTAIN_NXR7
Legend
5 years ago
"DaWaterRat;c-17664712" wrote:
"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-17664560" wrote:
"112061;c-17664506" wrote:
i believe i was able to swim somewhere by where you go to school, where you fish...

Yes, the only pack that got a ‘swimmable’ update so far is DU. Both Universities have a little river lake beach nearby where your sim can sunbath and swim.
It is indeed a shame that Outdoor Retreat or JA do not have these options. Swimming in the jungle with the alligators would be delightful. I always wanted Jungle Merfolk.

I thought DU came that way (coming after Island Living) rather than being updated to have swimmable water added. I'm still grumpy that Eco Lifestyle apparently doesn't allow swimming in the quarry.

Indeed, thanks for correcting me. The swimmable water came with DU and was not an update. ?
ck213
Legend
5 years ago
I just wish they would make it so sims invited from other household would stay for the whole time your sim is there, instead of leaving for home. It would be a great way to build friendships with other sims.

I haven't tried it with a club though. Maybe that would work.

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