Underwater Ruins

Explore the underwater ruins in Tiny Glade's Isla Paradiso! Learn about Rocky Reef, Davy Jones' Locker, Mermaid Grotto, and Pearl's Deep. Your guide to Sims 3 Island Paradise diving.

Hey there! So you're looking to explore some of the cooler spots in Tiny Glade, huh? Let's dive into the 'Underwater Ruins' section, which in this case, means the diving areas from The Sims 3: Island Paradise. Think of these as special lots that are completely submerged. You can't just swim there like a regular beach; you'll need to get your Sim geared up for some scuba diving! To even get to these spots, your Sim will need a certain level in the Scuba Diving skill. The only thing you'll see from the surface is the ocean and a little diving buoy. That buoy is your ticket in – just have your Sim interact with it to start the dive. Isla Paradiso, the main world for this, comes with four pre-built diving areas. Each one has a different skill requirement: * Rocky Reef: Needs Scuba Diving level 2. * Davy Jones' Locker: Needs Scuba Diving level 4. * Mermaid Grotto: Needs Scuba Diving level 7. * Pearl's Deep: Needs Scuba Diving level 9. Just a heads-up, kids can't visit these lots on their own, so they're strictly for teens and older Sims. When you're exploring these underwater spots, you'll find all sorts of things like fish, seashells, bottles, and even map fragments scattered around. If you're thinking about building your own diving area, make sure to place plenty of these item spawners on the seafloor. This is especially helpful if you get any underwater fish opportunities, like the ones for eels! Keep an eye out, too! Sometimes, Mermaid townies will just appear underwater. If any have spawned, you can chat with them while you're down there. Let's take a quick look at the pre-built ones: ### Rocky Reef This spot is south of the main Isla Paradiso island. You'll recognize it by the cool stone arches and some mushroom-shaped corals. It's a pretty large 64x64 lot. ### Davy Jones' Locker If you head northeast from the main island, you'll find this one. It's got a U-shaped canyon with bits of old boats like moats, cannons, and anchors. There's even an underwater cave and a treasure chest to discover! ### Mermaid Grotto This grotto is another 64x64 lot. It's known for its beautiful underwater scenery and is a great place to find unique items. The unfurnished and furnished lot values are both §8,272. ### Pearl's Deep This is the deepest dive, requiring level 9 Scuba Diving skill. It's a challenging but rewarding area, often filled with rare finds and beautiful coral formations. It's also a 64x64 lot.