by Jin Lovelace, HSM team writer & filmmaker

I didn’t expect LKWD Life to become as huge as it has gotten.

No, I take that back. I’m lying. I knew this would be a big deal in Home, and I knew Lockwood had an ace up their sleeve when they released this program. Not a day that goes when I ask anyone what they’re up to, and the response invariably is, “Doing the LKWD Life challenges,” or something to that equivalent.

And with good reason: when you access Lockwood’s Redeeminator, you scroll all the way to the last tab to view the Personal Space that you could obtain at level ten. “WOW! I want that SO bad,” you said to yourself, as the mere thought of obtaining these points will be easy street.

Then you went on your hustle to level up. Every day. Going to the Sunset Lounge, swimming with the same school of fish, walking up to the iguana, that little bitty gecko, looking out that very same telescope to find nothing beyond the sea but water and the Dream Yacht out yonder, and accessing the same store.

Wash, rinse, repeat. With all of the Dream Universe personal spaces that you have.

It’s brilliant. It turned Home itself into a game. And it validated the truth that a Home consumer loyalty program works.

Yes, it’s a chore. A hell of a chore, at that. To the point that you wish for Lockwood to release a Double XP weekend for LKWD Life, just to obtain that sweet, sweet personal space. Or, on the other hand, the thought of, “Is all of this — trying to find that stupid crab, dance beside some stupid tree, swimming by some stupid shark, changing some stupid diurnal settings — worth all of this hassle?”

Let me assure you: it is.

It’s definitely worth your grind. It’s repetitive to do these challenges every day, yes, but if you have all of the personal spaces and can gain access to the Sunset Lounge (along with the Dream Universe public space) then that’s 720 points you gain, making it easier to reach your leveling milestone.

When comparing to other personal spaces that you can obtain for free by other similar programs…well, let’s just not. The Lakeside Oasis is far beyond anything you can imagine, and it’s what has become Lockwood’s M.O. in Home: to astound via the unexpected.

Well, at times, I should say.

The Lakeside Oasis is a wonderful retreat with a beautiful skyline that compliments the lavish flora surrounding the vast abode, nestled somewhere in the outskirts of the middle of nowhere. Scary? Yes, but I wouldn’t mind being here if I’m supplied plenty of food, among other resources.

I was awestruck when I stepped into this space. The colors, the pool (with the option to either swim or walk), the design, are all just excellent. Every area in the space is deco-friendly, so your exuberant imagination can run loose! You can create a peaceful setting with furniture fitting for just you and a few friends to set a spell and escape from the surrounding drama, or to create an Ibiza-like party venture and set up a DJ booth upstairs on the balcony and let loose some Hed Kandi music.

Either way, this video is a quick tour of what you’re receiving.

So those points you’re accruing from LKWD Life? The excess grinding you’re partaking in for this personal space? Yes, it’s definitely worth all of it, and more. Compliment yourself with the Lakeside Oasis once you hit level ten (and at least save 500 points, while you’re at it) and revel in your victory with opulence and serenity.

With that, enjoy the video — and go get those points.

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