Lunar Lakes

Lunar Lakes is a new world for The Sims 3. It was announced on February 11, 2012. This world is set in outer space, with geometric shaped lakes, different trees and strange land markings making the world unique and sightly different from any other world in The Sims series.

Overview
Stranded on a foreign planet after their spaceship became disabled, the survivors utilized homeworld technology and newly-discovered crystal tech to survive at the edge of space. As the generations have progressed these intrepid Sims built roads, developed agriculture, and established a thriving colony. Where will you take their explorations next?

All-New Gameplay Object The Tree of Prosperity is available exclusively with Lunar Lakes and allows you to expand your game with all-new gameplay benefits. This exotic plant is made of floating crystals and changes shape throughout the day. Harvest fruit to improve skills and fulfill motives!

Features

 * Explore a Unique New World - Meet new Sims, discover new locations, and experience the cosmos of Lunar Lakes!
 * Exclusive New Items - Customize your game with dozens of all-new exclusive objects and clothing that are only available in Lunar Lakes.
 * Exclusive New Locations – Lunar Lakes is full of all new locations, lots, and venues. Where will your explorations take you?
 * Discover the secrets of this strange new world by joining the Science Career and working at The Perigee, the massive spaceship that brought Sims to the planet long ago.
 * Remember the worlds that were left behind by visiting bio-dome parks that invoke the feel of Sunset Valley, Appaloosa Plains, Hidden Springs, and more.
 * Explore the Crystal Mine and discover rare rocks and gems.
 * Help the colony prosper by tending vegetables at the Community Garden.
 * Bring the little ones to have a good time at the Umbra Playground and Park.
 * All-New Sims and Stories - Stranded on an alien world your Sims must utilize the power of science to thrive! Will they create a utopian civilization, or quarrel over resources? What mysteries lie beyond the edges of the colony? Whatever the answers, one thing is certain: the Sims you meet in Lunar Lakes all have stories that are truly out of this World.
 * All New: The Tree of Prosperity – Expand your game with an all-new item that provides gameplay benefits. This exotic plant is made of floating crystals and changes shape throughout the day. Play with the Tree of Prosperity and your Sims can learn skills faster. Discover the secrets of this alien tree today!

Families

 * Royal family 101 Road to Nowhere
 * Lars Royal
 * A talented collector who likes to hoard his "treasures", Lars has something for everyone. And takes something from everyone…

Difficulty: Easy
 * Louie family 10 North Crater
 * Pax Louie, Louisa Louie, Nadia Louie
 * The once prestigious Louie family was forced to move to the outskirts of town after Pax had a falling out with Patricia Cross. Used to the finer things in life the bohemian lifestyle is very foreign to them…will they be able to adapt and thrive, or will Pax make up with Patricia and beg for his old job back?

Difficulty: Medium
 * Loveland family 16 North Crater
 * Amelia Loveland
 * Amelia is looking for Mr. Right…only he doesn't seem to be looking for her! In a world with so many eligible bachelors why won't any of them look her way?

Difficulty: Easy
 * January family Ender's Lane
 * Martin January, Lily January
 * Martin moved to the edge of town so that his scientist wife could pursue her passions. But Lily works too much and Martin misses the social scene. Though she loves her husband dearly Lily is easily distracted by her work and tends to neglect him. Can their relationship be salvaged, or will Martin leave Lily and return to his old life?

Difficulty: Easy Damien Su, Bethany Su, Timothy Su, Irene Su
 * Su Family 143 Avenue of the Asteriods

Notable Sims

 * Alexander Cross (5-star Celebrity)
 * Patricia Cross (5-star Celebrity)
 * Benjamin Benton (3-star Celebrity)
 * Petre Stewart (3-star Celebrity)
 * Christina Landgraab (3-star Celebrity)
 * Chris Landgraab, male version of Christina Landgraab clone. (1-star Celebrity)
 * Christa Landgraab, first female version of Christina Landgraab clone. (1-star Celebrity)
 * Chrissie Landgraab, second female version of Christina Landgraab clone. (1-star Celebrity)

Deceased Sims

 * Bella Goth (Old Age)
 * Ebenezer Lucas (Fire)
 * Linksa Dot (Starvation)
 * Jeremy Goode (Electrocution)
 * Posie Landgraab (Electrocution)

Trivia

 * The disabled spaceship that crashed there was converted into a Science lab.
 * All rabbit holes on this world except the Science lab are "warp gates".
 * Only buildings from the base game exist on this world. Other buildings, like the consignment store and the fire station are not available, so the players must add that those specific venues themselves if they want to use it.
 * There is another Bella Goth buried on the local graveyard.
 * The "Road to Nowhere" is featured, similar to the one from Strangetown.
 * At night, another planet is rising instead of the moon.