Twinbrook

Twinbrook is a town which shipped with The Sims 3: Ambitions. It is most likely named after the twin rivers that flow on either side of the richer part of the town, near households such as the Wheloffs.



Overview
Grant Rodiek first mentioned Twinbrook in an interview, saying;

"The town of Twinbrook is absolutely beautiful and designed specifically for players. You will clearly see how our world-designing team has improved when you discover Twinbrook."

Twinbrook stresses the new professions and skills introduced in Ambitions, such as the Stylist profession or Inventing skill.

Twinbrook is situated on a bayou (swamp), with many bridges and may be in the state of Simisouri (according to DeAndre Wolf's bio). Much of the town is designed in a French style like many bayou towns. For example, the town library is a classic French design with two porticos, one at both entrances.

According to a Gamespot hands-on, Twinbrook 'is a fictitious bayou town not unlike a backwoods suburb of Louisiana.' Players who attended the UK hands on event reported that Twinbrook is 'a huge new town, which had been flooded, and is now half-swamp half-town. The swampy areas are very dank and misty. The other side of Twinbrook has brand new shops such as the laundromat, the tattoo parlor and stylist shop and much more. I really enjoyed having a look around Twinbrook, and the place looks really great. They've also re-done most of the rabbit holes, such as the diner.' It may be assumed that Simslaus Creek references Stanislaus County, a county located in California, or the Stanislaus River located in said county.

Interestingly, all the premade deceased Sims in Twinbrook are pale green if resurrected. They also have gray hair, are all barefoot, and most (if not all) like the color grey. In this post on thesims3.com, SimGuruLily says that this was intentional, but does not say what the intent was. It is very possible that this is a reference to classic comic book supervillian Solomon Grundy, who was resurrected after being "buried" in a swamp, emerging as a green-skinned, white-haired, bare-footed demi-zombie.

The town appears to have a larger population of rich sims than Sunset Valley or Riverview has. These families include the Whelohffs, Pidgins, Knacks, and the Bakers. Additionally, several of the houses belonging to the rich are larger than the Sunset Valley and Riverview wealthy families; most families in Twinbrook start with §5,000 or §10,000 in cash, while in the other neighborhood almost all families start with around §1000 in cash. Therefore, Twinbrook is, by far, the most wealthy neighborhood in the game after Bridgeport.

Like all neighborhoods, Twinbrook is technically an island. This fact is hard to discover, but in gameplay, upon visiting map view and pressing tab, you are able to view a wider range of the town. Unusually, if you follow the river near the Rackets' house, there seem to be buildings which look like skyscrapers. Some people think it is a reference to Bridgeport. The only other worlds which have this are Champs Les Sims and Bridgeport.

Community lots

 * Always Studious Bookstore
 * Bachelor Stadium
 * Bayless Memorial Junkyard
 * Burton's Boxcar Diner
 * City Hall
 * Cleanesque Laundromat
 * Curios Memorial Museum
 * Drea's Salon and Tattoo
 * Fire Department
 * Grocery Grab Supermarket
 * High Products Business Building
 * Ivy Hill Graveyard
 * Juan's Pick 'n Pull
 * Lakeside Community Library
 * Little Corsican Bistro


 * Llama Corp. Shipping Company
 * Police department
 * The Red Rendezvous
 * Science Lab
 * Sharma Day Spa
 * Sims in Arms Military Base
 * Stary Community School
 * Twinbrook Buy and Bargain Consignment Shop
 * Twinbrook Community Gardens
 * Twinbrook Community Swim Center
 * Twinbrook Esplanade
 * Twinbrook Foundation Hospital
 * Twinbrook Lakefront Wellness Center
 * Wilsonoff Community Theatre

New families

 * Art and Love household 19 Poker Flats Drive
 * §1,200
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Buddy Bailey and Gala Ball
 * Buddy Bailey is a painter above all. He loves it with all his heart but he simply can not support himself on an artist's salary. Gala do not think the party should be over just because she finally left school! Will this pair be able to figure out how they can live the life they love and still pay the rent? 


 * Baker family 23 Puddlewick Drive
 * §27,000
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Mary Baker, Lincoln Baker, Newton Baker
 * Mary Baker handles kitchen tools with a skillful hand and cooking skills and techniques in everything from the kitchen at a exclusive restaurants to a barbecue in the backyard. She does it so well that she managed to create a pretty good life for themselves and their two sons. But don't be angry with her, if you don't want to feel a mother's wrath. 


 * Bayless family 153 Herschel's Pond Road
 * §1,800
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Gwayne Bayless, Skeet Bayless, Chase Bayless, Tay Bayless
 * The origin of the name Bayless has been a bit difficult to trace. Written records (as far as they are legible) up to two generations back was using variations of the suffix "less", "liss' or even 'lies'. The prison records from 1788 have a Philippe Bai l'Est, who was a catfish-thief and 'chronic renegor', but this can not be interpreted as secure evidence. 


 * Brandt family 5 Poker Flats Drive
 * §2,111
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Marc Brandt
 * Marc is smart enough to succeed in everything he takes on in life ... so he enlisted in the military. The idea of a desk job did not feel as attractive to him, but we'll see how long Marc's creative side can handle the rigidity of the corps. Maybe a profession a little bit more on the artistic side will be better for Marc? 


 * Bull family 13 Poker Flats Drive
 * §1,400
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Amy Bull
 * You don't want to be caught with last year's shoes on your feet in the vicinity of this ultra-hip fashion lion! Amy knows what is happening in her neighborhood and knows one or two things about what's hot. She works part time at the spa to pay the bills, but Amy's dream of becoming a fashion phenomenon is what drives her. Has she got the styling skills needed to succeed? 


 * Carlton family 47 Earl's Bridge Road
 * §55 ,000
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Sofia Carlton
 * Many people believe that young Miss Carlton is not interested in anything other than her own good looks and her inheritance fund. It may be true, but deep within herself Sofia wants to be much more than just an heiress ... as long as she can continue to party and be popular. Can she show that the gossip columnists are wrong? 


 * Castor family 32 Sweetwater Loop
 * §2,600
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Robert Castor, Beverly Castor, Jeffrey Castor, Thomas Castor
 * When Bob first analyzed Bevs profile on a dating site he thought she was 'the one'. At the same time the database sent his hesitant smile past the spam filter, right into her hearts inbox. He proposed marriage on their third date, and the rest is history. But can they keep the secret of the 'perfect marriage' for themselves now that the mischievous Jeffrey has begun tinkering with computers. What WILL the neighbors say? 


 * Clay family 1 Poker Flats Drive
 * §2,100
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Harwood Clay
 * After a tough childhood with one parent who rarely was there for him, Harwood has let all his problems flow into his artworks. At age of 16, Harwood was called a 'child prodigy' by The Sculptors weekly magazine. Now in the twilight of his live, Harwood is trying to keep a low profile in his modest home at the lake. Will his neighbors ever find out who he is? 


 * Coddle family 17 Poker Flats Drive
 * §2,000
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Molly Coddle
 * Molly moved here at a time when she actually did not know what she would do with her life. She had few friends and no job so she began working as a volunteer at the hospital and that's how it is. Now Molly is working full time as an intern and is very happy with her new career ... although she still has few friends. Will she fulfill her dream of becoming a world famous surgeon on her own? 


 * Darer family 27 Herring Ranch Road
 * §1,000
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Juan Darer
 * Juan Darer is a man of many secrets .... and talents. When he lost the house in a fire, perhaps caused by one of his many inventions, Juan decided to move into the barn next to the remains of his house. If he's not looking through the scrap in one of the city's scrap yards, he is probably working on his next mad 'art'. 


 * Drudge family 9 Catfish Flats Drive 
 * §1,000
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Shamus Drudge and Eva Drudge
 * Shamus and Eve is a traditional couple who has come from afar to create a home here in Twinbrook ... but life here is not quite what they had expected. Although they fulfilled their lifelong dream when they moved here, their new job, new neighbors and new lifestyle has become overwhelming for them. Will their traditional values and habits prevent them from melting in in Twinbrook? 


 * Dudley household 12 Catfish Flats Drive
 * §1,300
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Dudley Racket
 * 'Little wimp' Dudley. The memory of the family bullying him still stings. How many years ago was it now? The laughter has toned down but the echo still rings in the ears. A member of the family Racket behind a policeman's badge instead of behind bars? He left that life early on but never got over his fascination in jurisprudence. Who has the last laugh now? 


 * Goode and Bad household 14 Poker Flats Drive
 * §1,500
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Goodwin Goode and Sinbad Rotter
 * No-one remembers the story of how Goodwin and Sinbad became roommates, but with different personalities the question is why these two guys still live together an even greater mystery. But fate seems to have ensured that Goodwin will soon end up in trouble ... trouble that only Sinbad can help him with. 


 * Greenwood family 40 Sweetwater Loop
 * §32,000
 * Jade Greenwood, Emerald Greenwood, Oliver Greenwood, Holly Greenwood
 * Ever since their first child Jade was born, Holly and Oliver have tried to support the family in the greenest and carbon-neutral way as possible. Jade and Emerald have seen up to their parents in everything from eating healthy to ride a bike instead of taking the car. But one day their children might be teased at school for its eco-friendly lifestyle. What should they do? 


 * Hi Tech Friends household 332 Rue de Sterling
 * §1,800
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Justin Kayes, Wei Keane, Lang Gwydd
 * Meet the U83R El33t D00Dz! (zzz.U3Dz.sim) Justin "Smack Pod" Kayes' highly creative play has made him the most popular TarzWar player in history. Wei "Warz Lordz" Keane's sinister trapping style of play and curious outbursts make him a crowd favorite at every TWCon e-tour match-up. Then there's Lang "BlizzEgo" Gwydd. Statistically, he's the best player in history with excellent macroage and the official coach of the Clan -=U3DZ=-.KAFTW GUYZ!!! 


 * Hunter household 50 Sweetwater Loop
 * §3,460
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Kat Hunter, Buck Green
 * Who says love is age-bound? This doesn't apply to Kat and Buck! Despite their considerable age difference, embarrassment when they are out in public and some misunderstandings between generations, this pair could not be happier. But will the love stay if Buck's professional sports career give him fame and wealth? 


 * Jones-Brown family 4 Poker Flats Drive
 * §3,300
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Lenny Smith-Jones, Renee William-Brown, Jenni Jones-Brown
 * The family Jones-Brown-Williams has seen better days ... but bad times may be a chance for things to get better? Despite her young age and parents' constant fights Jenni thinks it will be exciting to be a mother! How will her pregnancy develope and will the child's father support her? 


 * Pidgin family 16 Wandering Heights Road
 * Milly Pidgin, Dilly Pidgin
 * §22,000
 * From the day Dilly was born Milly was hoping that her daughter would grow up to be just like her. She could never imagine HOW much though! This crazy eccentric mother-daughter combination has been through a lot together ...But can their relationship survive the new romantic interest that the city offer? 


 * Prudence family 156 Savannah Lane
 * §1,100
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Phoenix Prudence, Parker Prudence, Pansy Prudence
 * In his younger days this single father had a promising career in law and order .. but when his two children came into the world, and he became the sole provider, things changed a lot. Will he be able to raise healthy children and support his family on a teacher's salary? 


 * Racket family 53 Puddlewick Road 
 * §75,000
 * Max Racket, Marigold Racket, Bill Racket, Dennis Racket, Silver Racket, Shark Racket, Lolly Racket
 * Are personality disorders hereditary? Dennis made a mistake and gave him the finger. The old man took the whole hand. Now the old swindlers take, trick and deceive for all its worth. The 'wandering freak' Bill embezzle while the teenagers are begging for attention in the dark, ignored. How long can the attack on mental health last? Will Silvers hijacked years and stolen beauty ever feel the bittersweet revenge? Little Lolly may be this family's final hope for salvation. 


 * Riddle family 338 Rue de Sterling
 * §1,900
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Anna-Liza Riddle
 * Murder ... mysteries ... excitement! Anna-Liza is a champion in this classic literature genre. But how did she become so good at writing sinister fiction? The well-liked lady Riddle has a taste for the increasingly deadly, unhealthy and gloomy things in life... but it's only thoughts in her head. 


 * Roommates household 24 Sweetwater Loop
 * §12,000
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Blaise Kindle and Alma Drill
 * Blaise and Alma are new roommates, but they have been close friends for a long time. Alma likes her career in education but Blaise would like to start working with the local fire department. Will their friendship be strengthened by the fact that they are living together or will it lead to things they never could have expected? 


 * Sargeant family 336 Rue de Sterling
 * §4,000
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Bobby Sargeant, Scout Sargeant
 * Fast car chases, encounters with notorious criminals and dangerous missions is commonplace for this crime investigative duo. With their combined skills to military and civilian law enforcement, Bobby and Scout never have a dull moment when they get their heads together to combat the cruel injustice. But will it be enough to save the world? 


 * Simoleon Savers household 64 Westlake Drive
 * §1,626
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Clark Peddler and Penny Pincher
 * For Clark and Penny is all about Simoleans. Despite the deterioration in their day job, it is no secret that Clark is always trying to make a scoop. He always sells and buys things to and from people, in an attempt to make a profit. The question is whether Penny should remain with him long enough to become rich? 


 * Wolfe family 33 Puddlewick Drive
 * §45,000
 * Difficulty:1
 * DeAndre Wolf
 * Many rock stars reach their peak without knowing it and and then continues in a downward spiral well into old age. DeAndre Wolfe has come far since his childhood in Simisouris delta, but has he peaked yet? It's hard to say. Will his star continue to shine strongly, or will it burn out? 

Returning families

 * Curious family
 * §4,000
 * Difficulty: 4
 * Notzo Curious, Bunny Curious, Cherish Curious, Marshall Curious
 * In line with Curious family's innate desire to discover the unknown (even when it has negative effects on themselves) have no idea what impact Marshall's current research at the research facility will have on future generations of his family. 


 * Knack family 26 Puddlewick Drive
 * §75,000
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Julienne Knack, Pattina Knack, Nick Knack
 * Pattina could never imagine that her artistic skills would take her so far in life. She never thought she would become the owner of a party barn either, but she is. The question is whether she can manage both her illustrious career and family, she never thought she would get?


 * Whelohff family 36 Puddlewick Drive
 * §32,000
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Zo Whelohff, Rich Whelohff, Rosy Whelohff
 * The Whelohff family seems to have it all. A big house, nice car and great careers ... many in the neighborhood dream of becoming just like them. But when Rich spend late nights in the lab and Rosy have to maintain their social contacts, who will take care of bringing up of cute and charming Zoe? 

Homeless Sims
These Sims are premade, but homeless when Twinbrook is first loaded.


 * Tim Burre
 * Shyla Curtis
 * Doug Downey
 * Des Eyre
 * Lucy Ferne


 * Terry A. Keyes
 * Charmaine Manne
 * Betty Wills
 * Cho Sonwhun
 * Alistair Pine

NPCs

 * Preston Daley (Newspaper Delivery Boy)
 * Dee Liver (Newspaper Delivery Girl)
 * Abel Bodey (Babysitter)
 * Kay Pebble (Babysitter)
 * Ty Dee (Maid)
 * Anne T. Septik (Maid)
 * Nick Zit (Burglar)
 * Cat Stielburg (Burglar)
 * Mark Stamp (Mailman)
 * Carrie Post (Mailwoman)
 * Bill Copperfield (Police Officer)
 * Dee Tex (Police Officer)
 * Andy Plumber (Repairman)


 * Maggie Net (Repairwoman)
 * Matt Schtick (Firefighter)
 * Bernadette Sprinkle (Firefighter)
 * Al Lyffe (Social Worker)
 * Cary Smattick (Social Worker)
 * Ellie Gante (Social Worker)
 * Sue Perfeisser (Social Worker)
 * Carl Zoni (Pizza Delivery Guy)
 * Mozzy Weller (Pizza Delivery Girl)
 * Ree Treave (Repo-man)
 * Colette Dette (Repo-Woman)
 * Dai Sekt (Science geek)
 * Mollie Kewell (Science geek)

Deceased Sims

 * Di. L. Emma Riddle (Old Age)
 * Macy Clay (Fire)
 * Steward Curious (Meteor)
 * Penelope Sargeant (Fire)
 * Kenneth Tucker (Old Age)
 * Timmy DeBleu (Mummy's Curse)
 * Wilhelmina Leaf (Electrocution)
 * Bob-Andy Baker (Drowning)


 * Kid Mugg (Starvation)
 * S. Windle Racket (Electrocution)
 * Pixie Carlton (Electrocution)
 * Fly Bayless (Old Age)
 * Tina-Patricia Copper (Mummy's Curse)
 * Lacy Darer (Fire)
 * B. Vernon Castor (Electrocution)