Island Paradise Expansion Pack

[Ricalynn]

Anything that might be pertinent to Gameplay, have they been shown to have special powers, etc?

I am really bad at following stuff like that, so the Forum is my only real guidance until the Guide is fully updated 

No special powers other than not needed to depressurize and being able to swim without an air tank.   On land they have scales all over their legs that match the color of their tales.  They won't be able to be made in CAS but they can get pregnant.    If I can think of anything else, I'll let you know. 

The truth is right now we have a lot of information coming from community day and none from actual Gurus. 

[Mahmeya]

I believe I was reading somewhere that mermaids start with maxed scuba diving skill. Not sure if it was confirmed though.

[Turoskel]

EA will be showing Island Paradise off at E3 next week, along with something else sims related judging by the menu at the side, already seen most of these screenshots but I think there was a couple I hadn't.

http://www.e3insider.com/exhibitor/view/1/electronic-arts/#!/exhibitor/view/1/the-sims-3-island-paradise/29556/

EDIT: Apparently it was listed by mistake and there will be no sims at E3 after all 

[Ricalynn]

New imagine from SimGuruSarah:

Today's Island Paradise screenshot is one of my favorites! This is the Beso Del Sol garden that is near City Hall.

[Saltypaws]

I love those plants.  This really sounds like an exciting EP.

[Louise56]

The plants look so pretty! I can't wait.

[Magz from Oz]

The new plants look great but are there new harvestables too?  I'm thinking coconuts or pineapples?

[Ricalynn]

New Blog from SimGuruSarah --- all about mermaids!




Mermaid Madness!


Mermaids are a new occult life state in The Sims 3 Island Paradise! Mermaids are a lot like regular Sims, but they like to spend their time swimming, preferably in salt water. As expected, Mermaids are more versatile in the water than regular Sims. They can swim faster, stay underwater indefinitely and, if they have the Evil trait, they have the special ability to Summon Sharks!



Mermaids Sims have beautiful fish-like tails when in water and scaly legs when on land. Their scale colors can be adjusted using the “Change Scale Color” interaction on the mirror. Female Mermaids will also be able to adjust the color of the seashell tops they wear while swimming with this interaction.




Mermaids have a “Hydration” motive that is fulfilled by water activities like swimming and bathing, and if you have The Sims 3 Seasons, even walking in the rain! It’s important to pay attention to this motive since Mermaids are creatures of the sea, they are easily dehydrated. If their Hydration motive gets too low they will start dry out! First they become chapped, then they get flakey (eww!) and finally they collapse from dehydration. If this happens, another Sim needs to revive the Mermaid by pouring water on them otherwise they’ll get a visit from the Grim Reaper!

Of course, Mermaids can have children. If a Mermaid falls in love with another Mermaid (woohoo!) they are guaranteed to have Mermaid offspring. A Mermaid and a regular Sim have a 50/50 chance of their children being Mermaids.



Mermaids can eat the same foods as regular Sims, but they prefer tasty kelp and fresh fish. This makes them very popular with cats if you have The Sims 3 Pets! It is rumored that there is a secret, uncharted island known only to Mermaids. If your Sim is lucky and befriends a Mermaid they may let you in on the secret!

Be sure to tune into The Sims Live Broadcast on Tuesday, June 18 to see a see Mermaids in a live gameplay demo of Island Paradise as well as catch more information about underwater activities in this expansion releasing on June 25.




She also released a new photo for today.



Today's Island Paradise screenshot features the exterior of The Palms Gym which features many amenities, like a pool!

[doxxielover]

This is the post I have been waiting for! I am SO exictied for mermaids ! Ahhh

[Ricalynn]

Ahh the pictures disappeared while I was trying to download them.  The site is down for maintenance so I'm doing what I can to try and fix this issue for you guys.

[ladybug53]

I love those mermaids ! Cannot wait to use the female mermaid`s hair . So far it looks like this is going to be my favorite expansion . Lots of new stuff to learn and explore . 

[pallyndrome]

Thanks so much for putting that info in this link Ricalynn! I can see photos just fine now. It's great to read it hear while the site is down

[Lysita]

I seriously hope there are different styles of mermaid tails. It would be boring to just be stuck with just a simple plain one. Surely they could draw inspiration of the little mermaid, and mermaid melody.  I would like to a variety of options for underwater mermaid clothes too, cause that shell bra with get pretty old pretty fast.

[Ricalynn]

Sorry Lysita as far as I can tell there is a single shell bra and a single tail - both completely recolorable.   But while that is disappointing sometimes you have to think about what all that information means for a developer and programmer not to mention the game size.

[Blue Rose]

Gorgeous! <333

Really looking forward to the mermaids. The body + tail looks a bit awkward (at least standing up like that) and I'm pretty bummed that they won't be available in CAS; but overall not a big deal cause just having mermaids is a great thing, imo. I just love mermaids.