Judging and Rating Every EA Build in The Sims 3 Aurora Skies

[@daisymoon4004]

I love how in the Sims 3, you don't have to fill a house with clutter and detail in order to make it feel lived in. Sims 4 feels so empty feeling, you have to clutter ever surface to try bring it to life.

[@Rekowcski]

i think It's because the Sims 3 has more texture and detail... the sims 4 is pretty, but its very plastic

[@luke_is_i6392]

When you're done rating homes in sims 3 worlds, you should rate the homes in the sims 2.

[@Rekowcski]

i want to do every sims game... but my goodness sims 2 might be the ugliest!

[@luke_is_i6392]

@@Rekowcski My favorite homes from the sims 2 are the art deco ones in pleasant view, and a lot of the cool apartment buildings from apartment life, but I do agree that they can get ugly.

[@Rekowcski]

@@luke_is_i6392 pleasantview is probably the best builds... but the worst by far are the hidden ugly monstrosities in the lots/houses bin... some EP's have some horrifying builds

[@redracist]

I think he should rate the empty houses in every world as well. But understandably it would be a separate category, because the houses don't have to be attached to the family and their lore.

[@allisoncampbell1631]

I would love to see all of the houses in each world renovated to be better

[@wig.snatcher]

i had a lime green room as a kid too! Aurora Skies has one of the prettiest environments imo, it's a shame the snow is broken and ugly af here, especially considering it's Icelandic theme

[@Rekowcski]

I agree... I made winter 3 days in my save :x

[@aturchomicz821]

Isnt there a mod that fixes it? Yeah just type in "The Sims 3 Aurora Skies snow fix" and the 2nd result is the one is use

[@wig.snatcher]

@@aturchomicz821 I tried using it once but the world was completely broken for me, weird graphic glitches were visible on the map view. I don't really know how to 'decrapify' store items so that may be the reason tho

[@moch.farisdzulfiqar6123]

@@wig.snatcher try some graphic overhaul on nexusmod or with smoothness patch.

[@jodiehardy7220]

I read that it’s the issue with the sea level so you have to go into CAW to change it or download a version someone has changed and it will be fixed

[@indeboss]

22:50 I subtract one personal point from this house because my sims would always wash their dishes in that small bathroom instead of the kitchen because that sink is closer 😄

[@Rekowcski]

Oh my I didn’t even see that! It’s bc in sims 4 they do that even if the bathroom sink is the furthest sink hahaha, so I’m traumatized

[@psythiago7942]

Viktor Valquist and Jesper Sandstrom (the ones who live in Eco Edifice house) are definitely in a relationship! In addition to the two being best friends who sleep in the same bed, their daughter's last name is Valstrom, which is a combination of their last names.

[@Rekowcski]

hehe yes! they might be tricking the other townies, but we see the truth haha

[@MimeHTF5]

I think that the two men are in this kind of secret relationship that everyone knows but didn't realize it

[@Rekowcski]

I think you’re right !

[@fairyexterminator2574]

@@Rekowcski also i think at the time of the release of sims 3, gay marriage was illegal in the US which is were the sims team is located. I could be wrong though. It wows me how much the sims team cared about detail and gameplay back then compared to sims 4 where no one has a relationship lol

[@Rekowcski]

@@fairyexterminator2574 that's true, in my country it was legal already, but social attitudes would make us hide it anyway lol... i remember in sims 2 it was "joined in holy union" for same sex couples, not "marriage" hahahaha

[@perfectdark7890]

An uptade for the ranking: 1. Riverview: N = 28; M = 7,71; SD = 1,51 2. Monte Vista: N = 27; M = 7,41; SD = 1,61 3. Moonlight Falls: N = 21; M = 7,14; SD = 2,00 4. Isla Paradiso: N = 25; M = 7,08; SD = 2,23 5. Aurora Skies N = 11; M = 7,05; SD = 2,01 6. Roaring Heights N = 28; M = 6,70; SD = 2,59 7. Midnight Hollow: N = 24; M = 6,65; SD = 2,10 8. Appaloosa Plains: N = 21; M = 6,64; SD = 1,65 9. Sunset Valley: N = 26; M = 6,62; SD = 1,54 10. Bridgeport: N = 30; M = 6,55; SD = 1,93 11. Lucky Palms: N = 26; M = 6,00; SD = 2,28 12. Twinbrook: N = 24; M = 4,96; SD = 1,71 N - lots; M - mean; SD - standard deviation Remaining worlds: Barnacle Bay, Hidden Springs, Lunar Lakes, Starlight Shores, Sunlit Tides, Dragon Valley

[@marymthx6317]

It is funny because most of the time I don’t agree with your opinion on the houses but God, I looove your content! it is so refreshing and I love how honest you are and how constructive your critics are too! Thank you for all those very nice and funny videos! 😍

[@Rekowcski]

we all like different things! i think it's best for people to think for themselves and disagree sometimes, because then at least you have your own creative vision!

[@apparentlyawesome1]

Aw, you're welcome! I'm glad you're having fun with it! Your series has been so educational because I usually keep the EA sims and houses when I play but I don't often pay them any attention. It's also reminding me just how much I love these worlds, even Twinbrook 😂

[@Rekowcski]

it's so fun! i've heard people say it's the "worst" world, but I've had a few comments that it's some people's favourite and they really enjoyed the video! thank you again, im having so much fun

[@mim9000]

Rek: I'm starting off with a 10. Me: REK THE FRIDGE AND THE STOVE WERE RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER-

[@Rekowcski]

you'll see why... it doesnt get any better XD

[@tianafairuz2668]

This series gives me a sense of nostalgia which made me feel happy and safe♥♥ Thank you rekowcski, i hope you have a great day☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@Rekowcski]

im glad! u have a great day too tiana x

[@majanimcevic5900]

The world is very pretty :O Thank you for making fun content, we appreciate it very much! ❤

[@Rekowcski]

i'm glad you guys enjoy it! im happy to explore these bc i know some people are not interested in spending $20 on something that they won't enjoy, they can just check out some of the video to see if it's their style

[@crystalmeier6579]

I tried watching this one last night after a really sad day but ended up falling asleep to it...that's not an insult, it's actually a compliment. I have insomnia and most of those asmr sleep videos don't help me relax. You have a very calming voice in this particular video (I know you can get triggered by poop walls!), anyways, rewatching it today and enjoying it. Ty

[@Rekowcski]

I'm glad I could help you, there was a time when I was depressed and couldn't sleep well, and I would listen to Cindy (pleasant sims) yell at the Sims 4 and it knocked me out haha

[@lushawang3445]

Have you ever been told that your voice is hypnotic?) When I watch your videos I instantly feel relaxed and then want to sleep (and struggle not to fall asleep as the video is actually interesting and I want to watch it till the end but then I’m so relaxed and sleepy)))

[@Rekowcski]

No I’ve never heard that hahah, maybe screaming at EA is relaxing to some people ;)

[@lushawang3445]

@@Rekowcski 😂😂😂😅😅

[@lou9611]

i recently discovered your channel and i‘m addicted to this concept! i love your videos & i love to hear your opinions.. it’s nice that someone still makes new sims 2 and 3 content (i never really liked sims 4:() and it makes me so happy to know that these games aren’t being forgotten!! ❤️ keep it up and i‘m looking forward to your next videos!🌸 much love to canada from germany!💖🇩🇪

[@Rekowcski]

i will make sure they aren't forgotten! thank you!! i visited Berlin before and loved it!

[@arno2777]

Bathtubs come with a shower faucet and handle here in europe. I think at the time of Sims 3 they were more common and bathrooms were usually made with having just them in mind. Now, as of writing, showers are more popular. More and more people (including my family) rather decide having just showers, some do both.

[@Rekowcski]

i agree... I think most contemporary homes have both shower and bath options (usually the same plumbing here too, a tub with a shower attached so u stand in the tub), but of course EA only uses 1 or the other lol

[@arno2777]

@@Rekowcski The sims team should have added a shower/tub combo without walls or glass panels so it looks more adequate. Also, thank you for replying! I love your house rating videos, I never miss a single video!🤗💚

[@Rekowcski]

i agree... i cant even play sims 2 without some bathroom cc, what ugly showers lol, i just want a tub with a shower in it and no glass door i try to reply to every comment, but it's getting harder :p

[@m.woodsrobinson9244]

Another great post! Lots of laughs in this one! Well, since you're almost done judging the sims' worlds, why not judge the sims themselves and do a fashion review?

[@Rekowcski]

i was thinking i could judge the sims! using outfits, personality, originality, etc i was thinking for future series to score different categories, since people have different preferences for what they find important!

[@Milkiebee]

This was my favorite world in Sims 3! I used to put a spot at the top of the hill, build a tiny little house and enjoy how pretty the view was. The skies were always so amazing! Loved the review!

[@Rekowcski]

i tried putting a lot in the mountains! it didnt work, but i understand what you mean... if you play it again try this lighting mod: keegscc.tumblr.com/post/190327969537/brntwaffles-inspired-by-the-lighting-in-the-film it gives a BEAUTIFUL sky for this world and lights up all the pretty colours!

[@Milkiebee]

@@Rekowcski Omg thanks! I just loaded up the game with that mod and it's SO pretty!

[@Rekowcski]

@@Milkiebee its SO PRETTY... i never change my lighting mods, but for this it's so worth it!

[@emotionalkryptonite1161]

I like watching these, especially for the store world's because I never could afford them so I finally get to see what they look like!

[@Rekowcski]

i didn't own several of these when i started the series, it's been so fun exploring everything!

[@cywll]

Love this series 😭❤️‍🔥

[@Rekowcski]

it makes me so happy!!

[@cywll]

@@Rekowcski awwwww🕺😻

[@iusethisplatform]

I had seriously no clue Aurora Skies had maybe the best furnished housing in all of TS3??? I've owned this world for so long and never took advantage of it omg

[@Rekowcski]

They were trying to hide it from us with LEGO-looking squares lol

[@PrimadonnaSouLa]

so happy to see you back with a new video in one of my most fave series on youtube ever ! i have this world but havent really played in it and to see so many pretty builds makes me want to play in it so bad hahaha truly appreciate you uploading !

[@Rekowcski]

omg i see a green toilet! thank you so much for joining i recommend just throwing a family/legacy style sim in aurora skies and just seeing what happens... the starter homes arent THAT bad, but i think if you can make a red square your own build should fit right in haha

[@alanrecinos7700]

I’ve never been so invested in a series in forever! Loving this series. Been watching since the start of the first video of the series 😜

[@Rekowcski]

im glad you enjoy it! they're my favourite videos to make

[@Asteriax3]

I have an idea for you for after you finishing rating all the houses in the game. You should do a like house reno series. Take the worst of the worst and fix it up but keep the vibes of the original house. So only miminal structural changes as if it was a real reno but like different paint, floors, better items, better space usage, etc. But not just bulldoze the lot but like edit it to not suck. Just an idea but I'd LOVE to see how you fix them up!!! 💜

[@Rekowcski]

i think that's what id like to do as a separate series... i was going to take the ugliest starter home (trust me, every world has a couple lol) and then yes, i'll fix it up to make it the same, but nice and still a starter x

[@saraa3418]

I love the yellow and orange house! It's really pretty! I also really like the green/gray combo. Red + Pink is only ok for young children and Valentine's Day.

[@Rekowcski]

it's all yours, it's not for me haha... i liked the grey they used, but just not the green combo (maybe a deep purple or a roasty orange is more my style with it)

[@20GalaxyGames02]

Finally!! I have been so exited for this video, I just love aurora Skies so much, it's my favorite world ✨

[@Rekowcski]

i can definitely see why! it is most certainly one of the most underrated worlds

[@papazzipond1165]

I really love this series 🤣 Aurora Skies is such a beautiful world and these houses have a nice decoration. Which is really surprising because for some reason when it comes to interior design, EA has a really weird taste .😂

[@Rekowcski]

I was shocked at how few of their wood floors were ugly... most were pretty good and had some great room/wall colours as well to match!

[@MaddoxMartini]

Whoever designed the interior for Aroura Skies needed to do it for the rest of TS3 worlds.. this blew me away.

[@Rekowcski]

yes i couldn't believe how nice everything looked inside

[@briarchan5130]

Love the world, it looks so pretty! Cant wait to binge the playlist of your reviews again, after finishing this vid!

[@Rekowcski]

hope u enjoy all my rage (sims 4 wounds were fresh) haha

[@quarendeen44]

Aurora Skies is so beautiful but for some odd reason I just cannot live in it. It's so pretty and the scenery is great but I never explore or stay very long.

[@Rekowcski]

it's not for everyone, i feel the same way about Appaloosa Plains even if it is prettier than twinbrook (which i am always playing in)

[@emiliacruz9636]

love your videos!! you always make me laugh , thanks for making my days less boring and better

[@Rekowcski]

it's my favourite thing in the world to make people laugh, thanks so much im glad u enjoyed!

[@federicao4609]

Hello Recowcski! Cozy Cottage is the one i like, looks nice Have an awesome day ❤☕

[@Rekowcski]

i enjoyed that one too! next episode there are a couple houses you may like if that's your style. Thank you federica, you have a great day as well!

[@federicao4609]

@@Rekowcski 😀👏👋

[@Juan_Ignacio_0k]

I played with this world once and I guess I wasn't very lucky because I moved to a really ugly house. I wish I had chosen another one because most of the houses you showed so far are really really gorgeous!

[@Rekowcski]

usually the empty houses are even uglier... i tried every empty starter house in hidden springs recently and no luck lol :(

[@Juan_Ignacio_0k]

@@Rekowcski Definitely, but I moved to a pre-made household. You'll get to check it later, it's where the mayor and their partner live iirc

[@Rekowcski]

oh i remember filming the mayor! but i forget the house... i guess we will have to see later this week ;)

[@TheMya1988]

I have owned this world for years, and have yet to fully play in it, but while the housing structures are not my style, I do find some intricate designs within. I also agree that the lack of showers is quite quite annoying. 🤞, that you will give your opinion of the daycare, and get to catch the night time view (it is breathtaking, if I am remembering correctly).

[@phoenix_val_games7718]

The series are baaaack! I love this world as well especially because it reminds me of a lot of the Nordic Countries(which i love and hope to visit again) Edit: Except the second house, i guessed all the points correctly :) Im getting better

[@Rekowcski]

yes, they have their own distinctive style and I think this world did it justice! (so far... lol)

[@Harajukubarbie333]

Actually the fireplace and blinds are base game! But yes I love both of them I use them quite a bit :) I'll have to get this world sometime because I love the concept!

[@Rekowcski]

i spend so much time in create a style i dont think ive come across every item... usually i am just recolouring the same things, thank you im gonna use those blinds everywhere then since everyone will have them in their game

[@Harajukubarbie333]

@@Rekowcski Haha, that's relatable though I end up doing the same but no problem!

[@Life_Universe_Everything]

“I guess you can be evil and gay.” Ah yes, my ex-boyfriend is an example.

[@Rekowcski]

Same here x

[@16taysia]

This series is the best I love it! ☺️🥰

[@Rekowcski]

yay you made it! hope u are having a great (long) weekend!

[@16taysia]

@@Rekowcski Yeah I'm having a good weekend ٫ how about you ??

[@Rekowcski]

me too, i got a more social part time job and met some new people it was great!

[@16taysia]

@@Rekowcski Cool ☺️

[@Lovlyb35]

That hostel house was just too much for me. I agree with you, but if you playing a legacy it will be good use though. Great review and cant wait to see more 😊

[@Rekowcski]

honestly it would be a good house if you used mods to have 12 or 16 sims in your household too lol

[@justinjay2318]

I love this world! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve seen the builds

[@Rekowcski]

ive been playing in it this last month, and i kept avoiding looking at the houses... honestly i expected worse, EA doing red square houses was not something I thought they would pull off haha

[@eemilia]

you r such an underrated simmer! Luv ur videos

[@Rekowcski]

thank you! eventually people will get curious about the sims 3 and they'll have a lot of catching up to do haha

[@eemilia]

@@Rekowcski no seriously sims 3 is probably my fave out of all the sims games, idk what people r waiting for lol,, but this series is very bingeable so catching up is so much a chore 😄

[@Rekowcski]

@@eemilia i love all the sims 1, 2 and 3 it's sooo hard to pick a favourite... honestly my answer changes every month haha, but it's NEVER sims 4

[@TownieSimBuilds]

Loved the review so far! WOW, I give it to EA; they were really rocking some of those bold retro/pastel color palettes. I'm always a sucker for darker tones or neutral with one or two accent colors, but I am very impressed!

[@Rekowcski]

yes i agree! it's more my style than i realized... now i have the urge to build a big red square haha

[@TownieSimBuilds]

@@Rekowcski Build Challenge: Can I make a big red square house actually look good?

[@Qermaq]

12:10 thise are base game I think. I use them a lot. If you put these in front of a door or an arch the Sims can just walk through.

[@joegarcia5749]

i always thought of aurora skies of the world to go with generations

[@Rekowcski]

i completely agree... i couldn't find an official aurora skies trailer so I figured it was a good time to use generations since it didn't come with it's own world

[@LashesAndBones]

Ahh my favorite world i have been waiting for this ❤

[@Rekowcski]

im glad! lots of people are saying it's their favourite!

[@alya1880]

hey, recently i discovered your channel and this series, i love it so muchhhh. but, have you rated the houses in sims 4? :D

[@Rekowcski]

i haven't yet... but i plan on it! good news is that each sims 4 world is wayyyy smaller than a sims 3 one so it will be easier for me

[@user-bh6ky4qz5h]

you're my fav youtuber!!!

[@Rekowcski]

Thank you that’s so sweet!

[@Qermaq]

Question. You mentioned a building guide somewhere in the video, I can't find it. Do you recall what that is?

[@mygetawayart]

what in the devil got into them when making every other world when it's clear they KNEW how to get colors right all along....

[@Rekowcski]

it bothers me lol... how could they make rainbow boxes harmonize like this... but a sunset valley house has a minimum 4 ugly colours/textures smooshed together

[@amydrader5899]

Okay so I am convinced I am going to buy this world I think it is like the only one I do not have but I LOVE some of the new pieces that come with it.

[@Rekowcski]

Good morning Amy. I recommend it, I was surprised how much I enjoyed this world

[@amydrader5899]

@@Rekowcski Oh I definitely will be!! Thank you for the great sims 3 content

[@manilovebagels]

AHH YES!!! I'M SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS!!!

[@Rekowcski]

Hope you enjoy!

[@manilovebagels]

@@Rekowcski I VERY MUCH DID!!!

[@austejazukauskaite1]

Love your videos, even my boyfriend (who does not play sims at all) watches them together with me. I just have one question - what kind of skin do you use? Or am I tripping? Because your sims look very nice.

[@Rekowcski]

I’ll check when I get home and leave a comment here :) I forgot but I should be keeping a list

[@austejazukauskaite1]

@@Rekowcski Okay, thank you! Have a nice outing whatever you are doing!

[@aarachnophxbia]

i played in aurora skies only once and i didn’t like it because it was like too boring¿ but looking at this maybe i should give it another chance 😅 in ‘season 2’ can we please rate houses in the sims 3 again but the empty ones, i’d love this

[@Rekowcski]

yes that's the plan... from my experience, the empty houses are way uglier lol

[@aarachnophxbia]

@@Rekowcski agree, i feel like the only acceptable empty house is the monotone from sunset valley…

[@Rekowcski]

@@aarachnophxbia omg i watched 3 streamers play sunset valley together and they each independently picked monotone!! i was like "of course bc its the only one that isnt gross"

[@AsianaSims]

how create trailer for custem workd sims 3.

[@Ancaryvan]

The Aurora Light in Sims 4 is 😱 Horrifically Lagging and the Lagging effect not only the game also the entire OS. Still unplayable now.

[@fizziepop4421]

Does anyone know how to remove the lazy duchess smooth patch? Mine is crashing every time I come out or build mode 😞

[@Rekowcski]

it has to be launched each time you play (it doesnt "fix" the game files permanently), so use the regular launcher if it's giving you trouble

[@joegarcia5749]

NEEDED THIS

[@Rekowcski]

so did i, to be honest :p

[@roseyw4641]

Wow the EA used to put so much effort 😢😢so sad

[@Rekowcski]

I miss it so much, 100 builds per world and I’m complaining about sinks lol

[@Bulkleybull22]

Random question. How did you get aurora skies to download? Your video inspired me to play again and I can’t get it into my game…

[@Rekowcski]

Did you buy it from the sims 3 store?

[@Bulkleybull22]

@@Rekowcski yes! I have tried downloading it into the launcher and it says it downloads, but then I launch the game and it is not actually there.

[@Rekowcski]

@@Bulkleybull22 do you have other store content installed?

[@Rekowcski]

@@Bulkleybull22 make sure in the launcher it "loads with custom content" box checked... also make sure you "install" it with the launcher after downloading it

[@Bulkleybull22]

Yes I do have other custom content installed it’s weird that it is not working. I’m going to try a few things I’m going to try to troubleshoot some more. Thanks for your help!

[@Itsbebeduhh]

How does your sims 3 still load mine doesn’t even launch and I have no cc downloaded 💔

[@Rekowcski]

it may require a little troubleshooting (google is your friend), it's an older game and if you're on a newer computer you should at the very least, do a fresh install and match your graphics card (back up your saves and stuff first)

[@grazynawolska8160]

Europeans tend to have/like bathtubs. Showers is more of a North American thing.

[@Rekowcski]

yes, but dont the tubs usually have a shower too? i guess it depends on which country or region, i just can't imagine ONLY being able to take a bath haha

[@grazynawolska8160]

@@Rekowcski I'm originally from Europe and I get sad when I travel and there are only showers in hotels lol. To each their own I guess.

[@thewewguy8t88]

its a shame that with all the store content and packs the sims 3 just is barely playable(the load times are awful) which is i have to give credit to the sims 4 with all the packs and dlc the load times do remain consistant.

[@Rekowcski]

whatever you say lol

[@thewewguy8t88]

@@Rekowcski you don't agree with me like for me part of what turns me off to the sims 3 is the load times with all the dlc installed. Like you don't have long load times in the sims 3?

[@nervosims]

residents of eco edifice arresting on suspicions of homosexuality 💀💀💀

[@Rekowcski]

The one double bed gave it away hahaha

[@Karin-fj3eu]

I mean would same-sex marriage had been legal in iceland when this was set?

[@Rekowcski]

it was legalized in 2010, so it was still pretty fresh i guess haha... but i was thinking maybe there is more to the story because sims 2 and 3 like to hide lore EVERYWHERE haha