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

[@BelgianDude]

I LOVE THE SHADE TOWARDS LYNNE SPEARS. #Justice4Britney !

[@Rekowcski]

she's awful

[@alexandrapossum71]

This world is so beautifuly European, gotta give EA props for that. It's a nice change from the very American worlds we usually get.

[@Rekowcski]

It was so nice to have something NOT american!

[@reasonablyserious]

The main reason I turned to the world editor🌍

[@MHS-us1qv]

I've actually seen and used wooden bathtubs, but in Japan. They're usually in remote homes or onsen that value the more traditional aspects of the bathing culture... It surprisingly was pretty comfortable.

[@Rekowcski]

Actually it does sound comfortable because it sounds like wood would be softer than a regular plastic tub.

[@vioxydew]

@@Rekowcski also you mentioned mold, they would varnish the tubs so i don't think mold would be an issue

[@Rekowcski]

@@vioxydew yes i was looking into it and many are coated with something so "seal" it... i know they 'existed', but im curious if anyone actually has one, or if it's a novelty thing

[@fernandaa7334]

This world is stunning!!! Maybe the community lots are beautiful too? Isn't with this world that the "preschool" lot from store come with? Because if is that explain why the family gameplay is prevalent.

[@Rekowcski]

I really liked that hot springs bath/pool area idea, nothing really stood out but I’m going to be exploring more as I play now

[@SkyRadke]

I love Aurora Skies because it comes with the tiny prodigy centre, so cute for family outings.

[@Rekowcski]

I didn’t get the gold edition because I’d be tempted to cheat nonstop with that baby jail.

[@emotionalkryptonite1161]

Okay so I know that the reason most of the houses just have bathtubs is because a lot of older european houses just have tubs with a like....shower wand thing? but I like to imagine that they only have bathtubs because most of the houses in this world are massive and therefore everyone in Aurora Skies never has to quickly shower due to them being rich.

[@Rekowcski]

Yes I know what you mean, I wish we had plumbing like that in the game, it’s not the “tub” that bothers me, it’s that I wouldn’t be able to shower myself in it

[@reprolover11]

I really loved Recycled Refuge. For some reason it reminded me of those European talk show sets from the early 2000s. Also the bathrooms are to die for. I think I might boot up my game just to play in there, that's how much I loved it.

[@Rekowcski]

i agree, it was my favourite house in the whole list!

[@leslie2149]

You know when they have a large house, 3 or 4 floors, they should turn the upper floor into an attic. I've done that once in one of my own houses and I think they're neat. And you can store all kinds of things in it and forget they're there. Just like in real life! Wonderful world here! Oh, and being that I live near a large lake I can say that the idea of naming places "lakeview", "bayview" or basically anything with lake in the name and being no where near the water is a thing. At least that house was near to water.

[@Rekowcski]

Yes we have that problem in northern Ontario in Canada... lots of big “lake houses” that require a car to get to the water lol

[@someonefromukraine5392]

Among all EA towns, this one is probably one of the best. In any case, there was never any desire to completely demolish the building and replace it with something else.

[@Rekowcski]

Even the colours I don’t like help the good colours pop more.. I agree I never felt the need to “fix” anything like I normally do

[@someonefromukraine5392]

@@Rekowcski, I agree, the colors are mostly well chosen.

[@Vasshell]

With worlds like aurora skies and monte vista it's painfully obious that these spacious empty houses is a result of sims 3 not having an apartment life like mechanic.

[@Rekowcski]

Roaring Heights could have really benefited from that .... it’s kind of sad haha, AL is better than most any sims 3 or 4 expansion imo.

[@ellie.starsky]

when i was like 11 and started playing the sims 3 i was so weirded out that you can't take a shower if you just have a bathtub. i have honest to god never seen a bath without a shower attachment in my entire life. the only reason i can imagine for having a shower cabin is a tiny cramped bathroom where a bathtub just doesn't fit because if you have a bathtub you automatically have a shower

[@krissa3257]

I'm from Iceland and I've never seen a wooden bathtub. The houses are spot on for older Icelandic style houses but the names sound more Norwegian.

[@Rekowcski]

It may also be my pronunciation, I am unfamiliar with Icelandic and Norwegian language so I’m just guessing haha

[@krissa3257]

@@Rekowcski nah, the pronunciation was good. The first names are very similar in Scandinavia but we don't have a lot of last names in Iceland (some families do tho), most of us are [name]son or [name]daughter but of that can't be done in The Sims. The last names don't sound Icelandic, more Norwegian, Danish or Swedish.

[@Rekowcski]

@@krissa3257 thank you so much for explaining, yes i noticed 1 family "Helgason" but i understand that north american naming structure just doesnt work the same way everywhere EA does blend 2 or 3 styles when doing worlds... I think their main intent was iceland + a sprinkle of northern continental europe haha

[@Juskaey]

Yeah, I started a Legacy in Aurora Skies and she married one of the brothers in Lowland Lakehouse and moved in and the first thing I did was renovate almost the entire house. Kept the 3rd floor pretty much the same but the 1st went under major changes and the 2nd got a total makeover because they had twins. So many nice houses but this one was just meh overall. Lots of space to work with, at least.

[@Rekowcski]

Yeah you unfortunately got one of the worst ones ):

[@MentallyIllBarbie]

i’m from Iceland, this world is pretty accurate if it’s set in like 1930 hahaha most of our houses are pretty modern

[@Rekowcski]

That sounds like EA haha... even sunset valley looks like USA but from 50 years ago

[@ceciliaj3148]

This is so europeian i love it lmao. Im tired of american sims worlds. Im from sweden and our houses all look like the wooden houses in the video. They have really done them in the right colors and everything. We like to paint our houses in different colors like red, blue, pink, yellow, green etc. The nature and the trees and everything looks familiar😂 the nature is very northern europeian.

[@Rekowcski]

I thought it was very well done... from a distance it looks a little whimsical, but up close you can really see the details! They paid attention for once haha

[@Life_Universe_Everything]

Some of these house are so uncomfortably big and empty, like half of them can be halved in size. Like what is steadfast?

[@Rekowcski]

Simsie wouldn’t have it, she would cut of the top floors AND half of the remaining ones and still think it’s too big haha

[@isaberti]

You made me really interested in the sims buildings, it's a first for me 😁 I love your videos

[@Rekowcski]

I’m glad you are enjoying it! Building has always been my favourite sims activity (even before sims 4). I started with renovations but eventually I realized that EA doesn’t always make great choices so I learned how to make my own eventually

[@butterbeer8651]

I'm actually shook :O I liked this world's builds more than I thought.

[@Rekowcski]

I know! I am shocked to be honest, I thought it was gonna be LEGO land lol

[@나연i]

Will you continue on the not so berry challenge? :) So glad you're uploading so frequently!

[@Rekowcski]

ill try to prioritize next week!

[@isthattee]

tbh i have never tried to start a new save in Aurora Skies, but seeing the world and its environment, i really need to start a new game there great content as usual!

[@Rekowcski]

I recommend making your own house for this world... the starters are not as nice and realistically most simmers can make a red square that will blend in nicely haha

[@isthattee]

@@Rekowcski i definitely will sksks

[@nicktalk8589]

The light colors are for a good reason given that Iceland has days where there are less than 5 hours of sunlight.

[@PrimadonnaSouLa]

This is such a pretty world both exterior and interior 💖🌸 love the lore of most of the sims as well. But ugh only bathtubs? Cannot be me. Highlight of my video is the sheer "joy" you had when you saw the foosball table at 31:29 - encapsulates all of our feelings for some of EA's,,,,, inspired,,,, choices Once again great world!!! Didnt expect to have a great world after Moonlight Falls. Cant wait to watch your next vids 💖💖

[@Rekowcski]

The lore was maybe the best part, I need to investigate some of these sims further. Glad you liked it! Looks like starlight shores is next, so be prepared for ugly ea choices

[@PrimadonnaSouLa]

@@Rekowcski definitely! Immediately popped into the game to get the two guy "best friends" married hahahaha. Looking forward to starlight shores (RIP to your eyes courtesy of poor EA choices.🤕)

[@PrimadonnaSouLa]

@@Rekowcski definitely! Immediately popped into the game to get the two guy "best friends" married hahahaha. Looking forward to starlight shores (RIP to your eyes courtesy of poor EA choices.🤕)

[@PrimadonnaSouLa]

@@Rekowcski definitely! Immediately popped into the game to get the two guy "best friends" married hahahaha. Looking forward to starlight shores (RIP to your eyes courtesy of poor EA choices.🤕)

[@vioxydew]

Oh my god you are literally pumping videos. Such a hardworking person. ❤️

[@Rekowcski]

Thank you for noticing haha

[@vioxydew]

@@Rekowcski how could i not? keep it up ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CarlDillynson]

Second to last house was definitely a 10 not a 9 (imo). JUSTICE FOR THE GREEN COTTAGE 😂😂😂

[@Rekowcski]

I’m just thankful it wasn’t actually green haha

[@aarachnophxbia]

lake view was a perfect 10 for me, i feel like i have to download some nice lightning mods and steal this pretty house for my sim right now, love it

[@Rekowcski]

I left a link to the one I’m using, but I suggest anything by brntwaffles

[@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: (the ranking didn't change) N = 22; M = 6,95; SD = 1,93 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, Oasis Landing

[@Rekowcski]

I can’t believe we are almost done haha

[@user-pb8mb6jg7s]

Wow first type of videos that Ib watched like this and absolutely loved it. I’m so glad to have found new Sims 3 content that is not old!

[@Rekowcski]

If you like these I usually try to do one world a week

[@crystalmeier6579]

I'm swedish/Norwegian, grandparents from 'the old country'. Lol. The barn style of cute LITTLE red wooden houses with white trim, or white with red trim or natural wood with these 2 colors are predominant in all the older, small towns. I see where they tried to convey that but missed the mark quite alot. Also, Scandinavians LOVE the outdoors and (even I do), LOVE to cook out/picnic even in cold weather. Popular saying in scandinavian countries is 'there is no bad weather, just bad clothes'. so I was happy to see the nice ponds and cook out settings. Fyi-theres a little floral painted wooden horse sculpture available in buy, it's a swedish dalah horse and EVERY scandinavian has atleast a dozen in their homes! I myself have 9! Why didn't they use it even once?!?!

[@Rekowcski]

I think the country houses could be a bit smaller and the downtown houses needed to be 1/4 of the size haha... but I do like knowing that the outdoor spaces are popular. Like most EA worlds, they just mixed several countries together so some stuff gets missed. If you saw the China (Shang Simla) review, EA chose to use a Japanese Torii as the logo 😂

[@sarasmedberg8203]

we have been using wooden 'hot tubs' for ages, i doubt we had showers during the middle ages and beyond and forth ;) we've definitely kept some of that around during scandinavia and its not usual for country houses and remote areas to still have some, but they're usually outside or kept out of the main living spaces. most of them are used as literal hot tubs and less for baths.

[@Rekowcski]

Thank you, that makes perfect sense. Now I want to have a wooden hot tub heh

[@sarasmedberg8203]

@@Rekowcski when you notice spelling errors way too late, it's not *unusual haha! but yeah they're pretty sweet! really nice to have in colder climates, i know people use them a lot during winter times as well, a "poor" man's jacuzzi if you so wish.

[@fraisier3710]

i was about to sleep because its 3 am here 😶 but oh well you posted a new video…

[@Rekowcski]

You can watch it tomorrow instead haha :p

[@whynikkiwhy]

@@Rekowcski nahh, you did this to us lmao

[@Rekowcski]

i cant help that im fabulous :(

[@federicao4609]

Yes, wooden bathtubs are a thing, i've seen a few.

[@Rekowcski]

Okay thank you! I’ve been investigating and apparently you often have to “coat” them in something so they don’t deteriorate.

[@fakhriibrahim6910]

Recycled Refuge is stunning, my sims married icelandic pop star and her house is amazing

[@Rekowcski]

It’s the best house in aurora skies, in my opinion!

[@mothrise1]

I wish they used fake deco buildings instead of creating such a large empty town houses. Beside empty houses the terrain is bothering in some places, cause it's too edgy in shape and laggy in textures. Many people had a problem with how snow is displaying. But overall I think it's a nice world. Just very specific, not for every type of gameplay.

[@Rekowcski]

I tried “fixing” the snow but it ruined my world so I had to reinstall haha

[@swansimcil956]

@@Rekowcski There is a Fixed Version of the world by Potato balled sims (I think their page has been changed to Simmery and other Hijinks now though) that allows you can actually have nice snow in. The only problem is that they used a decrapified world as a base so none of the new objects show up if you don't also have decrapped store content. To get around that I just saved all the lots from the world, installed the fixed world file and replaced all the lots (I don't care about that much about the sims outfits messing up, the clothes aren't that cute anyway lol).

[@Rekowcski]

oh thats what happened to me i think! most of the community lots disappeared but the houses were fine, at least from the outside

[@swansimcil956]

@@Rekowcski Yep the insides will be missing things but the biggest problem is the community lots, but I just pop my saved lots in and good to go! (I need to make a starter save where I've done all that for all future games lol).

[@honinakecheta601]

I love how colorful and serene this town looks, but most households have a lot of drama going on from not-murder-murder hostels, divorced couples, serial cheaters, gold diggers, ghosts😅)

[@Ikinikki14]

the orange and red and yellows HURT MY EYES 😅

[@Rekowcski]

They are bright, bold choices haha

[@Ikinikki14]

@@Rekowcski i really have no clue what goes on in these people’s head 😂😂

[@jerichohazel9610]

Steadfast is the home I lived across when I played in this world and god, I hated it. I also hate how tall and overly big the houses are. Especially that one! You can bet I renovated that as soon as I saw the mess.

[@Rekowcski]

oh im sorry to hear! this world is tricky because the outside literally gives you no indication of the interior style or quality

[@jerichohazel9610]

@@Rekowcski Oh dont apologize, you didnt build that eyesore after all! I do agree with your scores and love this world by heart! It's just that Steadfast and I are mortal enemies. 😄

[@Rekowcski]

@@jerichohazel9610 a lot of people who watch are nervous to build themselves, but i think this is a great world for a beginner... just make a red square and it's already better than steadfast hahah

[@mim9000]

Aw this is actually super cute, never played in this world before.

[@Rekowcski]

Everyone had mostly said “I’ve never played in it” or “it’s my favourite!” I didn’t realize how POLAR-Izing this world is haha

[@mim9000]

@@Rekowcski rek no

[@Bulkleybull22]

Favorite part “Kara Helganson, sounds like a rich bitch sim” lol

[@Rekowcski]

I thought the EXACT same thing when I saw the name! Karen helgason more like haha

[@Bulkleybull22]

@@Rekowcski hahahaha I’m dying!

[@hanpear]

how am i just learning that there is a WHOLE sims 3 world based on Iceland?? I've been severely missing out

[@Rekowcski]

Absolutely you have!

[@Liegnitz69]

The Green Cottage was absolutely beautiful

[@Rekowcski]

I was scared it was going to be green and ugly haha

[@VicEclectica]

Don't have this world, so I especially appreciate the views - thanks! For some reason these houses are kind of attractive. How odd. lol Another fun vid. :)

[@Rekowcski]

I was as shocked as you. Yes I didn’t own it either, I’m happy to buy the rest for the videos except maybe barnacle bay lol

[@VicEclectica]

@@Rekowcski You might want to get a customer service rep on the phone - difficult but not impossible - and get a copy - they gave it out for free at some point.

[@Rekowcski]

actually they were super helpful in refunding me when hidden springs code didnt work from origin, you might be right

[@TheMya1988]

Just had to stop to let you know, the Beaker family is very much the same, at least the children: Loki (the mad scientist that married Circe and tortures poor Nervous subject), and his sister Erin (who is part of Singles family found in the bin), from Sims 2's infamous Strangetown. As for wooden baths, they can certainly be found in Asian and European areas (especially Islandic areas). While, they may not be as common in the more urban areas (with the exception of tourist spots), the rural (more rustic areas), they are quite common. Now just a side note about bathrooms, but if you ever get the chance to view many apartments's interior designs in Japan, I think you would likely be appalled by their choice in small box tubs (I am a petite gal, so for me no problem), but for someone who is tall, they are not as efficiently designed for, to say the least. As for the shower aspect, I noticed that they normally do have shower wands, but are lower, used both for filling the tub (if one can fit), as well as hand holding whilst showering (I suppose the could implement hooks/brackets up higher to hold the shower wands in place). I just thought you might like to be imformed of a notable culture that is geared towards cleanliness, their modernized tub/showers are quite small. 🙃

[@TheMya1988]

Sorry, I spoke too soon, before you realized that the children are Loki and Erin. I agree, Loki is not the ideal sim (although iconic, nonetheless), but at least Erin turned out okay❣ I am kind of sad that you didn't show the nighttime sky (even though you did opt to implement a lighting mod, whereby, I rather like Aurora Skies skylines, especially at night). As for me, I just had to go with the gold here, for the daycare venue, as I am a family player, and I did earn the SimPoints to buy it for free (at a very discounted price), by watching ads (unfortunately, Sims 4 sales were not escalating fast enough, so EA ended the ads for Sims 3 SimPoints, which were no longer relevant in Sims 4 dlc simulation game). And now, as Sims 4 should be winding to an end, they are going to be adding in a store, to add more insult to injury.

[@ellie.starsky]

also i love the firewood stove thingie that came with this world but i kinda hate how they make it a centerpiece in all the nice living rooms in those cottages. it's an ugly and practical stove made of sheet metal, those things are for heating the house and cooking, not for looks, they look kinda weird in those pretty rooms🤨

[@leoreth2179]

This made me wanting to build in the sims 3 so bad omg

[@Rekowcski]

i think it's an easier style to replicate, go for it! I made a yellow square lol

[@Bbtwink]

I’m watching this drunk and I’m so comfy

[@Rekowcski]

yay! wishing u no hangover

[@filipasilva6533]

Im new to your channel, but Im loving these videos! I love Aurora Skies but I haven't really had the chance to look into all these builds, so its pretty cool being able to see them. Can't wait to watch Monte Vista ones, as I don't have the world

[@Rekowcski]

welcome, im glad you are enjoying them! monte vista is a treat i think you will like it... but I personally prefer playing in aurora skies

[@filipasilva6533]

@@Rekowcski I'm currently playing in Bridgeport but these videos are making me wanna move my sims to Aurora Skies and play that world again ahhahaa

[@karenconnor6682]

This series is awesome 🤩

[@Rekowcski]

i enjoyed it so much

[@fakhriibrahim6910]

It was very quick 🔥

[@Rekowcski]

Sometimes I’m on a roll haha

[@jasmine3t3a]

hi, i love your videos! will you rate every build in sunlit tides? :D

[@Rekowcski]

it will be on the poll later, i am posting starlight shores later today hopefully and i'll make sure you can vote for sunlit tides x

[@gittevandevelde2208]

why are all these houses so huge

[@simsphonya]

There is a custom world inspired by Iceland/finland/north countries that is amazing but I can't remember the name aaaaaaaaah

[@andrewstarr5932]

A wooden bath tub?!?!?!?!? Why would you do that? Wouldn't it get mouldy and gross?

[@Rekowcski]

Did they have them in the 1800s when you were growing up?

[@oshinsims]

Avid Sims 4 player here who likes to go back to the old games sometimes. I AM so so happy I found your channel! I love finding new sims 2 and 3 channels - super helpful 🤍

[@Mahari316]

Will you also rate the community Lots too?

[@Rekowcski]

i might do special episodes where i rate all of the graveyards, then all of the pools, etc... i dont think there is enough to do "every community lot in sunset valley" because many are just rabbit holes

[@saundracordell2348]

Very nice video!

[@Rekowcski]

Thank you very much!

[@zeventine]

I wish I could play the sims 3. my hard drive got corrupted recently :(

[@Rekowcski]

im sorry to hear i hope you get things fixed soon!

[@BrumousOne]

Link in the description for playlist is broken :(

[@16taysia]

Hello again Recozcski!! (did I spell it right this time?? )

[@16taysia]

No٫ I did not ... lol so sorry

[@Rekowcski]

no but that's how it's pronounced hahah!

[@16taysia]

@@Rekowcski Yeah but I loved the teal and white bathroom in Recycled Refuge though ☺️☺️☺️ Happy Independence Day!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Rekowcski]

you too! we had canada day on the 1st as well, but we usually celebrate both so we get a longer weekend haha

[@16taysia]

@@Rekowcski Nice٫ I forgot you are in Canada lol

[@rainemcalister262]

15:16 Its in the main living room 😂

[@acottonsock]

those starters would be perfect if they included a shower 😭

[@Rekowcski]

they could have made more options for shower/tub combos... i think the cheapest is nearly 2k

[@SpiffyDot]

Wooden tubs are not a thing in Iceland 🤨🤷‍♀️

[@Rekowcski]

apparently they have them in backyards as a "poor man's" hot tub... two people said that lol, but they confirmed its not like the "house" bathtub

[@miroke6058]

yo man, how do you have this menu at the bottom gray???

[@Rekowcski]

modthesims.info/d/579123/gray-ui-recolor.html it's my #1 sims 3 mod LOL

[@miroke6058]

@@Rekowcski thx dude

[@808andrewandrew]

Just stop ! We understood you hate green

[@dafaeriequeene]

this neighbourhood and its houses are cold and gross. disgusting.

[@lily01110]

people love the sims 3 but im sorry its insanely ugly

[@Rekowcski]

Some of us just prefer the depth of game play it provides. Sims 4 is pretty but it’s boring and shallow.

[@g.h3874]

Funny enough the best icelandic world is fan built! saaqartoq, check it out!

[@sunflower7874]

I love this game. It just be lagging too much and I crash. Idk if it’s the game, my computer or both. Really sad :(

[@Rekowcski]

Have you tried this stuff? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPbapaCqtuHg5Y