Welcome to a city where bold shapes, rich colors, and lavish looks rule the skyline! The residents of Roaring Heights are living in the fast lane in this booming place filled with striking skyscrapers and bustling beaches. Whether you’re content to hang out on the piers, work your way to the top, or host glamorous parties at home, there’s a place for every lifestyle. With endless opportunities at your front door, which new life will you choose in Roaring Heights?
Roaring Heights is the eleventh and final world available from The Sims 3 Store;[1] it was released on December 12, 2013 for The Sims 3. It was first announced on November 25, 2013. This world has a rich and lavish look to it, along with Art Deco architecture and a downtown area with high-rise buildings. It features brand new locations, features and new characters.
Welcome to a city where bold shapes, rich colors, and lavish looks rule the skyline! The residents of Roaring Heights are living in the fast lane in this booming place filled with striking skyscrapers and bustling beaches. Whether you’re content to hang out on the piers, work your way to the top, or host glamorous parties at home, there’s a place for every lifestyle. With endless opportunities at your front door, which new life will you choose in Roaring Heights?
Price[]
Like Monte Vista and Dragon Valley, Roaring Heights gives the purchase cost in real currency instead of SimPoints. Roaring Heights is sold in two bundles - the Standard Bundle, which includes Roaring Heights and 100 SimPoints, and the Gold Bundle, which includes Roaring Heights, 1900 SimPoints, and the Boardwalk Attire clothing set.
The current price for the Standard Bundle is US$20.00 or GB£12.80. The price of the Gold Bundle is US$35.00 or GB£22.00.
Backstory[]
Greetings from Roaring Heights!
We’ve been on vacation in Roaring Heights for a few days and can’t believe we didn’t come here sooner! The pier quickly became our favorite place to eat, with its romantic sunsets and proximity to the beach. Once the sun is down, the downtown bustles with activity!
Ever since its humble beginnings, the residents of Roaring Heights have embraced the art deco style, which still remains very influential to this city. We adore the pastel and neon lit buildings dotting the beachfront and distinctive style of the extravagant skyscrapers.
We’re loving this place so much that we’ve already begun to look at available real estate. The houses are so unique; we’ve never seen anything like them! It’ll be a blast living here, and we hope you will soon be our neighbor!
This world seems to take after a theme of 1920s to 1940s-inspired fashion and architecture, and the name of the town is probably a reference to the term "Roaring Twenties", which refers to Western (English speaking and European)- society and culture in the 1920s. The 'heights' is possibly referring to the height of the buildings[2], or Wuthering Heights which is an 1847 novel that concerns two families of the landed gentry. A fair amount of Roaring Heights' citizens are references to famous people from the 1920s to 1940s, either by name, or as a direct spoof.
As a result of the 1920s inspiration, virtually all buildings in Roaring Heights lack modern technology (TVs, computers, stereos, etc.), making it the oldest-themed world in The Sims 3, even more so than Dragon Valley (which had some computers). Public speakers can be found at Luminous Bar and Bar-Bell's Gym, which play classical music.
A major exception to the above is the Downtown Museum, whose 2nd floor has functional TVs and regular stereos.
The layout and architecture of the world is based on Miami, New York, and Chicago according to SimGuruTaterTot and SimGuruBrett on The Sims 3 Live Broadcast - Roaring Heights Gameplay video. The city hall is based on Buffalo City Hall and the lighthouse is based on a lighthouse in Kálfshamarsvík, Iceland. Beach Drive in particular bears some semblance to Ocean Drive in Miami and to the street with the same name from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Ainsley is a photographic genius with her ability to take pictures of the environment that make you think you’re truly there! Others around town love her positive attitude. Can Ainslee maintain a balance of increasing popularity and her photography or will something have to give?
Already a star in her own right, Judy never shined brighter than when she and Frank danced together. Frank may lack curb appeal, but is flowing with talent. Can these two stars shine even brighter or are they doomed to fizzle out?
Francisco is the painter of his time and he knows it. Like every great genius, he’s also got a screw or two loose as evidenced by him being in the local newspaper due to some unusual behavior. Will Francisco straighten up or is this just the beginning?
With her beautiful looks and brilliant mind, Samantha can get any man she wants. Her latest affair in the office with David Morgan left her pregnant and David’s wife without a clue. Were Samantha and David meant for each other or was this just another torrid affair?
Michael never had an easy life and every Simoleon he has required hard work with an occasional crime on the side. Though he feels guilty, Michael does this all for the secret love of his life. Will Michael finally be able to make his love public?
Gil and Norma are two Sims who met under strange circumstances. Norma obsessively awaits for the days of her big silver screen comeback and Gill, while down on his luck, was taken in by Norma. Can Gil repair Norma’s fragile state of mind and help Norma make a comeback?
When Bonnie and Clyde met, it was love at first sight. Clyde is a natural daredevil who’s shown Bonnie a new side of life. Bonnie is an aspiring writer and loves to write about their exploits. Will Clyde eventually lead Bonnie down the wrong path?
On the outside, Rita and Mark appear to be a happily married couple but they’ve both fallen in love with other people. Will they risk scandal or work to stay together?
Although Olivier had more money and possessions than ever, he was missing one thing – a family. Fate took a strange turn when one day an orphan named Shirley appeared on his doorstep. Will Olivier finally help Shirley realize her dreams of stardom?
Clark is a man who gets what he wants, including Louise who puts on a fake smile, much to her dismay. Clark is too busy cooking up the next scheme and Louise desperately wants attention. Can this odd couple stay together or was their marriage doomed to fail from the start?
Beverly is a fashion queen who has everything “en mode” except her children, thanks to the sudden death of her husband. Her son Edward turns a blind eye towards fashion and her daughter Helen wants nothing more than some attention from Beverly. Will Beverly find a new husband to save her family?
Elizabeth wants a simple life, without distractions like affection for others, yet her father Thomas firmly disagrees. Worried that she’ll be Simoleonless and alone, Thomas is committed to finding her a husband. Will true love ever find Elizabeth or will a forced marriage create a rift between Elizabeth and Thomas?
This set of brothers are distinct in their own way and when brought together their comedy troupe is a barrel full of laughs! Never knowing when the act is supposed to end, these brothers can’t be taken seriously. Will the Marks brothers ever grow up and act their age?
Love has a way of making one blind, and for Ralph this is no exception. His wife Irene is as unfaithful as they get after having many affairs due to an unhappy marriage and resentment for Ralph. Will Ralph ever open his eyes and see his wife for who she really is?
It would appear that David and Donna’s marriage is perfect, but in reality it’s filled with many cracks. Donna can’t bring herself to admit to seeing David and Samantha Cassat’s flirty exchanges so instead she occupies herself with her loving children. Can Donna and David keep their family together?
Throughout his life, Elliot has always been on the side of good, whether it’s stopping traffic to help an old lady cross the street or finding the owner of a stray Simoleon. He can’t stand crime of any nature and is suspicious of that Dandy guy. Will Elliot uncover the truth to Michael Dandy's wealth?
When Nancy’s husband passed away, she immediately fretted for her future and the only hope for survival lie in her children. Gerald continually rejects his mom’s attempts to send him on dates and Frances thinks her smarts will get her ahead instead of getting married. Will Nancy find another way to survive?
The great Simbino, as he’s been known, is a national treasure. Gabe Ruth’s performance on the field is the best – bar none! Recently traded to the local Roaring Heights sports team, Gabe has much to do in a short amount of time. Will Gabe help turn around Roaring Height’s lagging team?
Dylan’s preference for wearing suits might be the scandal of the century, but she doesn’t mind. Audrey desperately wants a child, and now science has made it possible. What impact will a child have on their lives?
Henry Simovitch is a well-known entrepreneur with a long history for technical advancement in the automobile industry. His revolutions have made him rich beyond his wildest dreams, yet he still is compelled to work the daily grind. Will Henry ever take that vacation he promised himself?
Some say he’s a wacky doctor. Others say he’s just wacky. Whatever the case may be, Theophraseus will never give up his wacky ways. His love of medicine and making others healthy is immeasurable. Will Theophraseus’ love fizzle out trying to cure the next big disease?
Donia is bad to the bone, make no mistake about it. She doesn’t consider herself evil though. She’s simply seeing a problem and finding a way to fix it, whether it involves politicians, police officers, or nosy witnesses. Can Donia prove that she is the true leader of the town instead of Clark Houveir?
Virginia is a famed author who settled down in Roaring Heights to continue writing, which often moves Sims with her poetic style. Brilliant and talented, her work expresses the inner most thoughts and turmoil of a woman with a secret.
Marilyn is a socialite who snubs the lower class, yet doesn’t know her roommate Janet comes from a lower class family despite being lifelong friends. A subtly rescued dress here and a well-made “catered” meal there kept the ruse going. Will Marilyn ever discover the hoax or can Janet keep it going forever?
These two actors are rising stars on the vaudeville scene with their mesmerizing and entertaining performances. They’ve not only won the hearts of many Sims, but also their Simoleons too! Will Mary and MD’s show continue to grow or will it become yesterday’s news?
After vacationing in Roaring Heights, Consort and Contessa decided to move in! With a new baby on the way, will their two children adjust to their new surroundings?
Hector and his wife Andromache are pleased as punch to be reunited with their son Consort in Roaring Heights. They have all sorts of plans in store for their grandchildren and not enough time! Will the Thebe’s plans go as expected or will their grandchildren pull away from them?
Homeless Sims[]
These Sims are pre-made, but homeless when Roaring Heights is first loaded.
Roller coasters return with this town, for the first time since The Sims: Makin' Magic. The Sims 3 Store released it on a separate boardwalk venue. Players can use the SimPoints that come with the Gold edition of the world to purchase it.
Sims can WooHoo in the Fixer-Upper Car. This is the first time since The Sims 2 that Sims can WooHoo in any car.
Despite being called a city, the world is still considered a suburb in-game, meaning Bridgeport is still the only official city in The Sims 3: Late Night. Concurrently, despite mentions of the silver screen in character descriptions, Roaring Heights does not have a film studio, also a Late Night exclusive. This was likely done to maintain compatibility with the base game. Players who wish to have it be considered a city will need to modify the game files themselves, and players who want a film studio will have to import the Late Night film studio rabbit hole in Edit Town mode.
Like with Sunlit Tides, the bios for each Sim in Roaring Heights is the same, except that males and females have different bios for their gender
Roaring Heights is the only world to feature teen versions of new adult clothes and new toddler clothes, notably a turtleneck suit for males and a nautical dress for females, and an adorable onesy for toddler males and females.
Roaring Heights is mentioned in the object description of the "Fiery Facade" fireplace from The Sims 4: Vintage Glamour Stuff. The fireplace was a part of the city hall in Roaring Heights and was given as a gift to the mayor, but it disappeared after his untimely death. It is said that the fireplace got to an architectural black market.
While based on American cities, Roaring Heights looks very similar to the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, particularly the suburbs Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta.
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