SimCity's Next Top Architect - WINNERS ANNOUNCED! CONGRATULATIONS!

[tree4me]

Hi everybody!


This is my first contest as a host! Please bear with me if I do something wrong.



Well, here it is! The "SimCity's Next Top Architect" contest! Do you think you can build? Show us what you've got!



~


The Rules




-The house size will change throughout the competition. Application Round will be a makeover of a Maxis home of your choice, first round will be a starter home built on the smallest lot possible, (2x3 for those with the base game, anything episode higher will be a 2x2 lot.) the second round will be a secondary home on a 3x3 lot, third will be a mansion, and fourth round is a home of your choice, and the size lot of your choice.-

-A starter lot classes as a lot underneath the price of $20.000-

-A secondary lot classes as a lot underneath the price between $20.000 and $90.000-

-Mansions are considered anything higher. :)-

-Lots may have custom content-

-You may use the episodes that you have to your advantage-

~




Pictures







-Please see the quotes for each round to see what pictures are required.-






Descriptions



Your houses need to be sold at one stage, right? Your descriptions must tell the judges (who will act as the clients. Scores will not be on their tastes per se.) everything that you find important about the house. Please, no "This is my house, enjoy" or "Here." Please be descriptive.








Judges






1. Tenielle

2. hale

3. alliemarie2323

Emergency Judges

1. Tree4me

2. Cavilez1987

3. Kyle

Contestants

1. jewaukeela - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341508&postcount=68) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1344060&postcount=172) | School comes before an obsession. :elephant:

2. clw8 - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1340772&postcount=24) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341863&postcount=90) | Round 2 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1346170&postcount=215) | Round 3 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1351582&postcount=296) | Round 4 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1352851&postcount=320)

3. Deatherella - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1340910&postcount=37)| Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1345810&postcount=205) | Round 2 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1348619&postcount=259) | Round 3 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1351559&postcount=292) | Round 4 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1352725&postcount=318)

(http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1340910&postcount=37)4. Dozo - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341217&postcount=47) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341877&postcount=93) | Round 2 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1347387&postcount=240) | Round 3 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1352798&postcount=319) | Round 4 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1352879&postcount=321)

5. Spiffy - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341624&postcount=72) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341885&postcount=95) | Round 2 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341885&postcount=95) | Round 3 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341885&postcount=95) | Round 4 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1353367&postcount=324)

6. Norikoann - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1340840&postcount=34) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1342264&postcount=119) | Round 2 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1348416&postcount=255) | Round 3 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1351642&postcount=299) | Round 4 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1351840&postcount=307)

7. HyghTyme - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341320&postcount=55) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341812&postcount=83) | Round 2 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1345085&postcount=192) | Round 3 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1350090&postcount=280) | Round 4 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1352317&postcount=315)
(http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1350090&postcount=280)
8. Extensa5420 - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341839&postcount=88) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341830&postcount=85) | Eliminated: No round 2.
(http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1341830&postcount=85)
9. Blake - Application (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1342133&postcount=104) | Round 1 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1342239&postcount=116)| Round 2 (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1348928&postcount=264) | Eliminated: No round 3

(http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1342239&postcount=116)10. ash (has said can no longer participate.)

Eliminations






There will be no eliminations. The overall winner will be decided by the scores. Besides, eliminations are unfair anyways.


Round Schedule
Application Round: Maxis Makeover, Contest Edition: 9th April - 13th April
Round 1: My Perfect Starter House: 14th - 20th April
Round 2: Secondary Lane: Starting Anew: 22th - 27th April
Round 3: Living the High Life: 29th April - 3rd May
Round 4: Evaluation 3rd - 6th May
Please note that this is a rough average. Two days are for judging purposes.

Please note that these are Australian Eastern Times.

Wait, how will these rounds be judged?
Clw8, I will be using you as an example, if you don't mind.

Contestant #1 - clw8



Rules: ?/5 - Did they follow the rules well? It's 5 if it was fantastic, 4 if it was great, 3 if it was good, 2 if it was okay, and 1 if it was bad.

Description: ?/5 - 5 if the description was very descriptive, 4 if it was great, 3 if it was good, and so on.
Aesthetics: ?/5 - The overall flow of the house, and how aesthetically pleasing it is, same scoring as above.
Creativity: ?/5 - How creative is the house? Scoring is the same as above.
Total: ?/20
Favourite of the round?: An * will be put next to the favourite contestant's username by each of the judges. This is for every round. Each fave gets 5 bonus points.








Application Round:
The application round is a Maxis Makeover. There is no house that you absolutely have to do. You may choose any Maxis home (except for the ones in the lots and houses bin.) in any of the neighbourhoods except for custom neighbourhoods.

Please include:
- At least four pictures. That is one for the exterior, at least one for the interior, and two of the rooms of your choice. Please, no more than eight pictures.-
- A descriptive passage for the home. Include how much it costs, and the lot size, like if you were uploading the house to MTS2 or similar.-

You may not:
-Delete or add any walls/stories. Keep the basic shell of the house the same, please.-

You may:
-Put any Buy Mode content in that you wish.-
-Put any wall covering, roofing and flooring you wish.-
-You may use terrain tools, paints and garden tools. Feel free to add as many flowers and trees as you wish.-

Prizes
The winner wins these adorable Sims made by Hale!
http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu295/hale_THC/gifts.jpg



http://i40.tinypic.com/8wl6oj.gif
Winner also wins this gorgeous Sim by jewaukeela. (Sorry, you can't win it though, keela. :P)


***IMPORTANTISH NOTICE*** Please note that after 8:30 AET, I am not online. Sorry if I respond later than you hope. ;)

If I do anything wrong, let me know. Thanks. :)

[beeps]

Contest Approved
Begins 4.8.09
Ends 5.8.09

Do not post replies and/or contest applications before the contest host has checked in on this thread, or your post will be deleted.

DO NOT WRITE USELESS POSTS like "Hey cool contest, I think I might join." Reserve type posts and useless posts about coming back with an application will be deleted.

[tree4me]

Checking in guys!

Deatherella - Now that the contest is up, I have fixed it up. Thanks for letting me know. :)

[jewaukeela]

okay! I would love to join. I'm assuming that the maxis-made home would be an uninhabited one?

[Tenielle]

I would be happy to judge. Would also be happy to join, but I'm not a builder. But judge I can!

[clw8]

Sounds funn. ... this is the exact kinda contest I wanted to join ... Since BPs is about over, and hosting a building contest just isn't the same :)

... So, I shall be back very soon with an entry!
-clw8

[alliemarie2323]

I would love to join, tree4me, however, I honestly can't build to save my life. But I would definitely love to judge if you don't mind :)

[jewaukeela]

I too will be back by tomorrow with an entry, just wanted to say that I will be joining!

[hale_SC]

I'll be a judge or EJ, Tree4me.

[tree4me]

hale: Thankyou! I will put you down as a judge. Is that alright?

jewaukeela: Thanks! I will add you to the contestants list! :D To answer your question, you can do any maxis made home except for the ones that are in the lots and houses bin or in custom neighbourhoods. So they don't need to be uninhabited. :)

alliemaree2323: It's good to see you again! I will add you to the judges list!

clw8: It's good to see you again too! I will add you to the contestants list!

Tenielle: I will add you to the judges list! :D

I will say here that now all the judges places are filled. Emergency Judges and Applicants are still accepted though! :)

[hale_SC]

hale: Thankyou! I will put you down as a judge. Is that alright?


That's perfect! Thanks for letting me be a part of this. =D

[tree4me]

Not a problem! =)

[Tenielle]

Tenielle: I will add you to the judges list! :D

Thanks, Liz, this should be a lot of fun!

[cavilez]

I'll be an EJ :)

[tree4me]

Thanks Cavilez. :) I'll add you to the list. :)

[Deatherella]

My entry is almost done. Thought I should finish up my other contest's entries before fixing up the yard for my ap in this one.

[tree4me]

Oki-dokesez! I'll add you to the list! :D

[alliemarie2323]

Thanks, Liz. It's great seeing you again too!
Great contest idea, by the way. :)

[tree4me]

Thanks, Allie. :)

[Dozo_SC]

I would love to join. BTW, great contest idea and exactly what I was looking for.

[tree4me]

Yay! I'll add you to the list! :D

[Dozo_SC]

Yay! I'll add you to the list! :D

Thanks, I look forward to the contest!

[Norikoann]

I would love to join and could have my application round entry done by tomorrow (or the latest by the day after).

[clw8]

Introducing: 200 Strawberry Hill - From the 'hood that came w/ Seasons.

Pricing: $31,649
Size Lot: 1x3
Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Other: Combined Kitchen and Living Space , Driveway , Yard

Though She isn't big, this renovated trailer is all any elderly couple, single parent w/ child, or roomies would need.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_56ea9a14.jpg
As you see, this lot come with a wonderful white rocked driveway and a duel swingset. Lets not bypass the shade tree, or the freshly mowed grass - all tied together in an ultra cute small package!
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_96ea9a51.jpg
The inside is plenty big enough for light travel via the 3 tile wide hallway, and has just enough room for a miniture library and den area.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_f6ea9aa7.jpg
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_b6ea9a9d.jpg
The Kitchen isn't the largest of areas, but offers a cheerfully bright environment for even the most unskilled cooks, with plenty enough counter space for multiple preparing.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_16ea9a87.jpg
The bedroom at the end of the hall is the largest of the two. Decked out in a more warm feel, this would definately be the perfect room for the eldest of the inhabitants, or for the woman of the house.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_16ea9abf.jpg
Never fear - The smaller bedroom is still keepin it comfy, with a mix of warm and cool colors for that bubbly environment you seek.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_56ea9acf.jpg
The bathroom is tiny, however it does supply one with the bare basics, which, is all that is needed really....
*No Picture*
For a better look at all 200 Strawberry Hill has to offer, check out this overview :)
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/snapshot_00000007_96ea99ee.jpg
-clw8

[KSpiffy]

^-^ Definitely interested in joining (and it'll be my first contest!). I'll post my Maxis make-over here soon! Only question is: does the home have to be inhibited, like the Goth mansion, or can it just be any Maxis-made home?

Edit: Never mind, saw my question had been asked and answered already.
Good luck everyone! =)

[tree4me]

Hi there Spiffy!

No, the house doesn't have to be inhabited, as long as it isn't a house in the lots and houses bin, or in a custom neighbourhood. I will add you to the contestants list! :D

clw8: Great application! I especially love what you've done with the terrain. :)

Norikoann: There is no real rush just yet, take as much time as you need, and PM me if you need any extensions. I'll add you to the list. :)

[KyleTheArtist]

Can I be an emergency judge? it would be a fun experience :D

[tree4me]

Sure thing! That means all the Emergency Judge spots are filled!

[Dozo_SC]

Liz, one question. May we use walls simply as a decorational purpose? Such as just a wall built in a line and not made into a full room?

[tree4me]

Afraid not, Dozo.

You see, the shape of the house (that includes all walls.) is to stay the same, so unfortunately, no. If you have half walls, however, then you may, as it doesn't impact on the original shape.

[Dozo_SC]

Thanks Liz :)

[tree4me]

It's no problem. :) I can't wait to see what you come up with.

NOTICE: I would like to say that at 2:30 on Easter Monday (Australian Eastern Time) is when I would like to see all applications in. I will be posting Round 1 Tomorrow.

[alliemarie2323]

clw8...Wow! I love your app. You did a wonderful job on making that home look cozy. Great makeover :)

I can't wait to see everyone else's! :D

[Norikoann]

Ended up staying up late to do the application. It was fun :). Well without further ado....
Here is 115 Riverbend Road from Riverblossom Hills.
This little house on a spacious yard cost's 26,535.
With
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Kitchen
Livingroom
Study
This is a great house for those who are still single and dedicated to their craft of art.
The house itself is set on a beautiful lot. It contains a pond, a hillock, and a small garden. The house itself is wonderful with it's crawling ivy and flowers.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_16eaa85e.jpg

The front room doubles as a livingroom/study. It's small but has just the right room for those of us single.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_16eaa64a.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_36eaa667.jpg

The bathroom has the accouterments you need.
*no picture*
The kitchen is quite suitable with a lovely fridge and cabinets.
*no picture*

The study is where you'll really spend your time. It has an easel ready to be used, and a table where you can set all your supplies. There is also a wonderful mural painted on the wall to help inspire you. And if that isn't enough the study has a door that leads you straight to the pond.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_96eaa5b4.jpg

The bedroom has the basics but all are lovely. A purple floor bed and an open dresser.
*no picture*

Here is an overview picture to give you the full spectrum of this lovely little house.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_b6eaa54e.jpg

[tree4me]

Very nice Application Round, Norikoann! I love the mural in the study, and I love your description. :)

[Norikoann]

Very nice Application Round, Norikoann! I love the mural in the study, and I love your description. :)

Thank you :)

[Deatherella]

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-1.jpg

Tired of the hustle and bustle of Sim City? Time to get out into the fresh air? Sick of being surrounded by annoying neighbors? Rather be surrounded by trees? Then, this little cabin at 10 Oak Street in Pleasant Wood is the home for you!

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-4.jpg

This little A-Frame is the perfect getaway home for you, the single Sim, looking for a carefree living.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-3A.jpg
Top View Close-Up (http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-3B.jpg)
No muss, no fuss -- just the basics.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-6.jpg

The back wall features a small kitchen area overlooking the back deck. You can eat outside or in . . .

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-7.jpg

Small dining area gives you a view of the front wood. Tucked in the corner is the necessary room.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-8.jpg

The house is open all the way: window walls front and back, open space to the roof. You'll never feel cramped despite the small size of this cabin. Plenty of light coming in from above and below, too.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/TA-AP-5.jpg

Come on out back to enjoy an outdoor meal, or after dusk, you can become one with the universe gazing stars.

*** Sorry about the dark flicker-y wallpaper on the edges of the roof at the ground. They were just fine until I put foundation blocks in front of them to extend the porches-- that's when they started acting funny. I haven't stuck a Sim on the lot, yet, to see if that cures the problem.

[hale_SC]

clw8: Great App! I really love the color scheme of the bedrooms, and how open the rest of the house is.
Norikoann: Wow. I really love the mural on the wall in the study! Very cool. Great job!
Deatherella: Love the kitchen, and the whole cozy feeling of the house. Great job!

[alliemarie2323]

Norikoann...I really love what you've done with the landscaping! Great job.

Deatherella...Wonderfully done! I agree with hale...the kitchen is amazing :)

Keep up the good work, everyone!

[Deatherella]

Thanks for the compliments.

[tree4me]

Wow Deatherella! I was waiting for someone to makeover this one, since it is definitely a challenge! Way to go!

I WILL BE POSTING ROUND ONE VERY SOON!
4 CONTESTANTS ARE STILL NEEDED BEFORE I CAN SAY HOW THINGS WILL BE JUDGED!

[clw8]

thanks alliemarie and hale :)

[Dozo_SC]

I'll be uploading mine in a few minutes, Deathrella that is AMAZING. You should be very proud, I love the kitchen.

[tree4me]

Okay then, thanks Dozo. :)

[Tenielle]

Maxis Makeovers can be hard to do... You guys are doing a great job!

clw8- The little trailer is so cosy- it looks like my grandmothers house in her retirement village!

norikoann- I love the outside of your house- it looks like an abandoned/overgrown shack in the middle of the woods.

deatherella- What an interesting house (makes me wonder what Maxis was thinking!). Looks like it would have been a challenge to make over, but I like what you did to it. Well done.

I can't wait to see the rest of the entries. =)

[Deatherella]

When I first got TS2, I was checking out all the lots, when I loaded that one, I thought, "What the heck?!!!! How's a Sim supposed to live happily in this joint?
I saved a remake somewhere I made with the front extended out more with a loft for a bedroom instead of a sofa to sleep on, but that one didn't fit the ap rules.
I hope the roof walls don't count as adding walls.

[Dozo_SC]

35 Woodland Drive
Perfectly Yellow


http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re9.jpg

Lot Size: 3x3
Neighborhood: Pleasantview
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:1
For Sale:50,000

Surprisingly spacious with two good-sized bedrooms, this charming character home has beautiful colour schemes, old wooden half walls, and a large and spacious lounge and living area. It features a fenced in pool for safety purposes and a large outdoor fireplace with brick walls for all of your privacy needs.

Agent:
http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re8.jpg

Time to explore the house:

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re1.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re7.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re5.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re4.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re3.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re2.jpg

If you need any other pictures, let me know.
Goodluck everyone.:)

[tree4me]

Wow! That's an amazing Application, Dozo! Magnificent work!

Round one will be postponed until we get at least 10 contestants.

[Deatherella]

Oh! I like your entry, Dozo. Very nice!

[Tenielle]

Wow Dozo! What a fantastic makeover! I particularly love the outdoor fireplace!

[tree4me]

Deatherella, no, I said you could change the roofing, so it's no biggie. Sorry I didn't answer sooner, I only just stumbled across your question.

[hale_SC]

Dozo: Absolutely brilliant makeover! I love everything about it. The exterior is perfect. The pool looks so inviting. The color scheme of the entire house is wonderful. Great work!

[HyghTyme_SC]

I'd like to apply for one of the remaining spots, but I've just joined and might have to post links rather than pictures unless I can find threads where I can get my post count up without just posting fluff. Is that okay?

[tree4me]

That's no problem at all, HyghTyme. General Discussion should do some good for your post count. :) I look forward to seeing what you come up with. :)

[HyghTyme_SC]

Good, because I'm done with my application.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house1view5.jpg

This is 190 Main Street. Though technically in Pleasantview, I picture this luxury condo, priced at $120,518 (two bedrooms, 1.5 baths), in a very desirable area of Miami. It was built with a specific client in mind, a highly successful, recently divorced writer named Ellie Egan, who has twin toddler girls. I tried to make extensive use of the lawn, but felt it was unwise to leave a pool unfenced. Notice the little nook in the bamboo, which contains a table and three chairs for relaxing with cocktails on a cool summer evening. (Having recently reinstalled my game, I haven't used any custom content here, though there are some things from The Sims 2 Store.)

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house1view1.jpg

Let's start at the top. The second floor contains the nursery, Ellie's bedroom, the full bathroom, a common area that's been set up as an office, and a balcony. The nursery is the least heavily decorated room. The twins, while they've got very distinct personalities, haven't developed much taste other than clashing favorite colors. The balcony is sparsely furnished, which should be a pleasant contrast to the small, tightly packed spaces of the interior. The office area, while pleasantly large, has little functional space. The lack of visual distraction is actually something very useful to a writer, though I have spiced it up a bit with a poster from the release of Ellie's latest book. The main bathroom features sleek and classic fixtures in white, neutral tiling, and several red accents. Not visible in this picture are the butterflies at the foot of the bathtub.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house1view4.jpg

Though she's not currently sharing it with anyone, Ellie has a double bed to spread out in. The colors in the sheets are echoed throughout the room. Mirrors are used throughout to create the illusion of space.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house1view2.jpg

The bottom floor contains a half bath, pleasantly furnished in neutral colors, and a combined living/dining/kitchen area, also known as a great room, which has been divided into sections.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house1view3.jpg

Again, neutral colors predominate, here with cool accents. Shoji screens close off a cozy living area, which has no TV, but rather a full book case. Ellie doesn't believe in television, and gets her news mainly online. The dining area seats four, and is situated right next to the door leading to the patio, which contains a barbecue and seating for three additional people. The kitchen area is delineated by its blue tile floor, and contains the stairs to the upper level. A coffee table with a small bamboo plant and a lovely white vase has been placed in view of the stairs. The kitchen itself contains top of the line equipment, a wine storage lattice, and marble topped cabinetry. An inlaid medallion adds interest to the floor.


Though small, this condo is worth every penny.

[tree4me]

Your application is amazing! I love making over the condos myself, but I go with Urban Japanese themes. It turned out really nice! Well done! :D

[HyghTyme_SC]

Your application is amazing! I love making over the condos myself, but I go with Urban Japanese themes. It turned out really nice! Well done! :D

Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it.

[tree4me]

You're quite welcome. :)

Come on guys! Just three more applicants and we can post round one!

[HyghTyme_SC]

Just wondering: did the story-ish bits add or detract?

[tree4me]

In my opinion, I think they added quite nicely. It was very descriptive, and the fact that it had a story behind it made it even better. I'm not the final score decider, but that's what I think. I'm sure the judges love it too. :)

[HyghTyme_SC]

Today is a good day :D

[tree4me]

I agree with you, and it's Easter tomorrow!!

Peoples, there are still spots! **suspence dance**

[KyleTheArtist]

Dozo,I wanna live there now xD

*Joins in the suspense dance with Liz* :yippee:

[Dozo_SC]

Thankyou everyone for your kind words. I can't wait to see everyone's applications. HyghTyme, what you've done with that pool is a great idea. Fantastic makeover.

[HyghTyme_SC]

The same to you, my good sir, including the part about the pool

[tree4me]

*Even more suspenseful suspense dance*:dance: Ah! It's so hard to wait! I'll probably post round one tomorrow, but it's Easter tomorrow, so it's doubtful.

*Sorry, I had to do a bumpage post, but it has importantish info.*

[hale_SC]

HyghTyme: Great App! =D


& I just have to join in the "suspense dance" With Liz and Kyle.

:dance:

[jewaukeela]

Welcome to 10 Oak Street. This house came in the corner of Pleasantview, and it was a derelict, easily broken into shack of a house.
Since those days, 10 Oak Street has been updated for modern life and times. Step right this way, and we'll begin the tour.

http://i40.tinypic.com/ndx34z.jpg
As you can see, this cute pumpkin of a house is situated on a comfortable, affordable lot not fifteen minutes from the city. However, the whole house is on its own street, so it's quiet the whole day long! Even better, the whole house is only $19,484. That leaves plenty of money left over for buying more furniture or outdoor accessories, even if you are a single sim starting fresh from college. The township even paid for a pool to be installed, so you get double your money!

http://i41.tinypic.com/14l36fr.jpg
As well as being adorable, those wooden linings serve a double purpose - they are DNA scanners. Any sim who comes onto your lot uninvited will be scanned (the whole process takes less than half a second, so they won't even notice!) and the system will check their DNA with known criminals and sims who have ever set off a burglar alarm. The police will catch them before they set foot inside the house, no worries.

http://i39.tinypic.com/9pqslg.jpg
The whole house is sweet and modern at the same time, something you hardly ever see nowadays. Convenience just fills the rooms. For example, do you see that bar sitting on the counter? It scans your counters, deciphers what ingredients you have, and displays ten meals you can make from those ingredients. Don't like the choices? Press the "next" button and it will display ten more. Find one you like? Tap it, and the recipe you chose will pop up!

http://i42.tinypic.com/4i0lr4.jpg
Now this is what makes the house really unique. See the room above the house? This is the bedroom, accessible by outside staircase or inside teleport. While it may appear that the bed is open to the wind, it is really surrounded on all sides by pure glass walls. Right now, the setting is on "open", which leaves the glass as-is. "closed" turns the glass black, which is completely opaque. "one sided" tints the glass so you can see out, but they can't see in. All in all, this is definitely the ultimate bedroom.




As you can see, 10 Oak Street is the perfect house for all of your needs. It is sweet and comfy, inexpensive and worth every cent. Meant for a single sim or a young couple, the open lot leaves lots of room for extensions of the house, home and family.

[KyleTheArtist]

Great entries, and I can't wait to see the pictures :D

[alliemarie2323]

jewaukeela- I love the glass bedroom. Very unique!

& I can't wait to see your entry, Extensa. :)

[KSpiffy]

1080 West Leisure Lane
Natasha Una's Home
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/front1.jpg
Lot Size: 4x3
Lot Cost: $90,000
Bedrooms: One
Bathrooms: One
Other: Back and front porch, as well as a foyer, family room and studio. Pond and fenced-in garden included in backyard.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/back1.jpg
A spacious back porch with doors leading to the bedroom and a hallway; flowers and trees heavily populate the backyard and a stone path leads to a sizable pond and fenced-in garden.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/favroom3.jpg
The kitchen nook contains the latest, top-dollar essentials, as well as a cozy island to eat at.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/favroom4.jpg
The foyer has lovely light-wood flooring and bright orange wallpaper, as well as a beautiful wall stencil done by Ms. Usa.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/favroom2.jpg
The family room is done in more bright colors, with an enormous fireplace and more than enough room to fit in a sofa. Upper cabinets are easily removable if a study space is not wanted.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/favroom1.jpg
Many large, French windows highlight the home's beautiful, bright rooms, which are done in paper or paint to allow easy change of walls and decoration.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/top1.jpg

[jewaukeela]

great job, spiffy. (spiff?) how'd you get such good photos?

[KSpiffy]

Thanks! :D I was actually nervous about my photo skills, but you just made me feel so much better.

For pictures, HP's Wiki page is a good help, here (http://www.sims2wiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:Taking_Totally_Bitchin_Pics).
It's really helpful with figuring out settings. For my personal picture taking, I use the settings shown there, and then open into Tab and arrange my picture in the window. I do Print Screen, paste the image into Paint, cut out the red lines and upload =D
My graphics card isn't that great but the mods. and tutorials that MTS2 offers are really helpful.

Also, I just remembered that if you ever want a floorplan shot type of picture, since to get "looking down" angle you have to go into Buy or Build Mode and use the T button, I do this: Since I don't like the boxes that appear in Build and Buy Mode, I go into Terrain Paints and then click Tab and take my picture, because in Terrain Paint Mode it gets rid of the boxes. :D
And feel free to call me Spiffy or Spiff, doesn't matter ^-^ My real name is Kelly, in case you prefer to use that, as well.

[tree4me]

I like the look of your application, Jewaukeela. :)

Extensa5420: Thankyou! I can't wait to see what you come up with. :)

Spiffy: Look at your pictures! I might want to click on a tutorial link at some stage. :P

(another tip, instead of going into tutorial mode, press 'R' and then 'Tab' before you take a picture. Time saver. :))

[HyghTyme_SC]

This whole place is great, but I gotta say the elephant is my favorite bit.

[tree4me]

I have almost got all the rules for Round 1 drawn out, so it will be posted shortly.

We need two more contestants, otherwise we can't get the go-ahead to keep going! We only get so long to accumulate 10 contestants, after all. Come on guys! Join! JOIN! :P

[tree4me]

It's that time of the contest! Here we are! Round 1!:


Round 1: My Perfect Starter Home

A newlywed Sim couple have decided to move out of their parents basement and to find a starter home. You, as a
builder/architect, have been hired to build a new home for these two Sims.

Here's the twist. Believe it or not, these Sims have personalities! *gasp* You are going to build this house to suit
their personalities.


Sim A
Name: (This part is up to you.)
Sex: Female
Main Aspiration: Family
Secondary Aspiration: (Up to you.)

Sim B
Name: (Up to you.)
Sex: Male
Main Aspiration: Fortune
Secondary Aspiration (Up to you.)

Bonus points will be rewarded if:

You use modding tools to your advantage. This is only achievable if you are picked as a favourite contestant of the
round. This can only be won once throughout the entire contest.

If you are picked as a favourite of the round. (5 points are added to your total score, an additional 5 if you used
modding tools to your advantage.)


YOU MAY NOT:
Choose your own Sim profiles. Stick to the one given, please.
Have tons of one tile corridors. Try to keep the house playable.
Have broken portals. (mailbox, rubbish can)
Use any more cheats other than the ones listed below.
Depreciate the house by playing it for days on end until you upload the pictures and give the description.
Edit your post after submission unless you PM me first. We don't want cheating, now do we?
Plagiarise other peoples work. Though Plasticbox's houses are fantastic, they aren't yours, now are they? You must
build your home from scratch.
Exceed 20.000 simoleons when building.

CHEATS YOU MAY USE:
boolProp allow45DegreeAngleofRotation true/false
move_objects on/off
boolProp snapObjectsToGrid true/false
RoofSlopeAngle and individualRoofSlopeAngle
boolProp constrainFloorElevation true/false

You may add pictures of your clients if you wish, but it will add to your total picture count.


PICTURES:
A minimum of four: That's one for the exterior, one for the top-down picture, a picture of your fave room and a
spare to use at your disposal. Please, no more than 8 pictures in your Round 1.

Good luck to all of you!

[HyghTyme_SC]

Must or must not exceed $20,000?

[tree4me]

Must not, as it is under the "You may not" subcategory. ;)

[clw8]

I have a question... what does it mean by "having broken portals"??

Does this mean - don't delete the mail/trash?

Oh, and are we suppose to furnish / decorate the house?

[tree4me]

Broken portals: The portals are the mail and the trashcan, yes. It means if the mailbox and trashcan aren't accessible. So yes, if they are deleted or blocked off.

As for decorating, it's up to you, but I'd rather you did, as it needs to suit personalities.

[HyghTyme_SC]

Whoops :P. In any case, here's my entry.


http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house2view2.jpg

Priced at $18,901 this modern home was designed for Oscar and Esperanza Cruz, seen here enjoying the stone patio's barbecue and seating. The landscaping is simple but effective, featuring day liliies, box-shaped hedges, and a sculptural piece.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house2view3.jpg

Oscar is a fortune/popularity sim, and entertaining is very important to him. To that end, a bar has been included in the brightly decorated kitchen/dining area. The kitchen nook itself is very small, but serviceable. It also features a higher quality stove than many starter homes.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house2view4.jpg

Family-oriented Esperanza enjoys music, and the vintage record player and the synthesizer are her two favorite objects in the house. She also picked out the cool but bright color palate for the great room.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house2view5.jpg

In contrast, Oscar's preference for warm colors dominates the bedroom. Esperanza's influence is felt here in the softening touches such as the end tables and sheets, as well as a sleek vase containing several flower stalks. Notice that the theme of spherical Chinese lanterns is continued throughout the house.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/house2view1.jpg

A look at the floor plan reveals the final room, a simple bathroom done in neutral colors. The mirror over the sink is decorated with photos of the couple's honeymoon.

Over all, the house attempts to strike a balance between masculine and feminine styles, and to do so without dividing into separate spaces for each. I believe it succeeds.

[tree4me]

Brilliant work, HyghTyme! :D I love it!

(By the way, your title is a little bit off. ;))

[tree4me]

Thanks for the round one, Extensa.

I'm still missing an application from you, though. Could you get that in for us, please? :)

[Dozo_SC]

I'm glad to see round one is up, Liz. I've got some great ideas and I'll be posting later on today.:) I love everyone's entries so far.

[tree4me]

Thanks, Extensa. I will put this up on the list. :)

Guys! Two more contestants, pwease? *puppy-dog eyes*

[clw8]

I went ahead and completed my round 1, so that I can focus on my need-to-do school projects. There is so much more that I would have liked to have done with this house, such as keep the beautiful white privacy fence that was surrounding the pool area, however, since all my junk costs so much, I didn't have any money left, and the fence had to go. Now, I suppose that the pool will be a hot view for all the neighboring peeping-toms! Oh well, I think that my fortune loving sim can fix that!
------
Meet Matthew & Kierra Princeton. Matthew is a 27 year old fortune & family loving guy. He hopes to start a home business and strike it rich. While he isn't being sued for embesslement, he hopes to hopes to have a kid or two, and hey - maybe a dog would be nice also! Kierra is 25 and aspires to have a wonderful family & be knowledgable too. While her main goal is to have kids with Matthew, she is also considering being a teacher or such.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_01Apr112314.jpg
------
The Princeton's were amazed at finding 10 Sunset Boulevard avalible at the shockingly low price of $19,874! See LINK (http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_10Apr112321.jpg) for price pic. Located in the heart of Trout Harbor, this was most definately an offer not to pass up! The key features, aside from location, are: a pool [duhh], a garage [duhh again!], and a starter at home office! With room to expand, (going up), the Princeton's just could not - not buy this home.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_03Apr112315.jpg

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_04Apr112316.jpg
-----
Aside from the office, the inside offers: a kitchen w/ dinnette, a livingroom, a bathroom, and a bedroom. The flow of the home is perfectly layed out, to help avoid undesired trafic jams; hopefully.
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_05Apr112317.jpg
-----
Additional shots:

-Kitchen
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_08Apr112319.jpg

-Livingroom
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_07Apr112318.jpg

-Bedroom
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_09Apr112321.jpg

-Office
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_06Apr112318.jpg
-----

clw8 :)

[tree4me]

Great work, clw8! This is definitely inspiring me to upload Starter homes again. :P

[clw8]

lol, thanks .... I myself have never liked starter homes .... only because I can never build a nice house and furnish it well too for under $20,000 ..... this one came pretty darn close, but, look at all the extra stuff that could have been added ....

[Dozo_SC]

16 Tunabout Avenue
Modern & Private
20,000

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re14.jpg

Sim A
Name: Jennifer Buckville
Sex: Female
Main Aspiration: Family
Secondary Aspiration: Pleasure

Sim B
Name: Koorah Buckville
Sex: Male
Main Aspiration: Fortune
Secondary Aspiration: Family

This lovely, small and private home belongs to Jennifer and Koorah Buckville. It features a very private outdoor area which is small and quaint, but offers a lot of use and pleanty of sun during the day. The interior of the house features white brick walls with white stone flooring and white carpet to complete Jennifer and Koorah's simplistic but modern living space.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re10.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re13.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re11.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re17.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re16.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re15.jpg

Squares and simplistic shapes are Jen & Koorah's main style. Though they may be expecting a baby on the way soon, there is pleanty of room to build an ad-on to the house and can be done easily.

Minimalistic views and preferances are reflected throughout the house with square shapes and minimal furniture-saving for the baby is always a good idea.

[tree4me]

That decking is simply gorgeous, Dozo! Great work! :D

[KSpiffy]

Hey mom, it's Melena! I'm sorry it's taken me forever to respond, but the new house has just been... well, a handful! I can't even imagine how you and dad raised three kids and managed to keep every room spotless. But then again, it was always us you were ordering to do the cleaning, hehe. I wonder if I'll be the same when the twins come around, or if things will only get messier?

Anyway, I know you were worried about me and Michael because we're so young but, really, we're doing great!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/start1.jpg
Our house (do you know how exhilarating it is to say 'our' house?) didn't cost that much--only $19,500! So you really, really have to stop worrying about if we're just eating pizza for dinner, and stuff like that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/start3.jpg
I mean, for the first time in my life, I can't -stop- cooking! We haven't had pizza since before the Honeymoon.
I love it when Michael comes home from work and I get to tell him about my day with my students over a nice plate of home-cooked chili con carne. He always has some new toy for the babies, even though I still have five months to go. Actually, the toys are everywhere!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/start6.jpg
If we can't keep the house clean before the babies come, what will it be like afterwards? I know I'll love spending time with the kids, but I hate cleaning. Sometimes I just look around our family room and sigh. If there's one thing you're welcome to help out with, it's picking up the toys, mom!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/start2.jpg
Of course, I try to make the house look nice, but who has the time? I mean, Michael and I are still unpacking our boxes, finding places to cram our books and clothes.

But we're happy, and healthy. The twins are great and... enormous--I'm only four months along, and I look, easily, six. But Michael's recently gotten a raise at work, and we've managed to work out a morning bathroom schedule since there's only one. But we've got our bedroom furniture assembled and we're working on setting everything up from the Baby Shower you gave us before the move.

Thanks so much for everything, mom! I can't wait 'till you come out next week to see our new home!

Love, Melana & Michael McCartney

First Floor
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/start4.jpg

Second Floor
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/five5.jpg

[tree4me]

I really can't believe that's a starter house! Excellent work, Spiffy!

[KSpiffy]

xD It's the first one I've ever made, I was actually really proud of myself. But the fact that CC makers tend to price their deco. objects cheaply/weirdly helped a lot. And I wouldn't allow myself to use flooring or wallpaper that was over certain prices--for flooring I think it was six dollars? I can't even remember wallpaper, even though I just did it.

And the Nursery ended up being really bare 'cause I just didn't want to spend more cash on it.

Thanks for the kind words, Liz!

[tree4me]

No worries! :D

The only thing I'm worried about is not getting enough contestants. :| I know that it's only been a few days, but I do tend to get a little anxious. *Suspence music starts* Oh no. . . :dance:

[KSpiffy]

=D I'm sure more contestants will pop up. I love the houses people have made and the creativity, and it's really fun to do. I'll go be an active S2C member and flash my signature around.

[tree4me]

Thankyou, Spiffy. :) Smilies for all!

:):):):):):):):):):):):):)!

[Dozo_SC]

Spiffy, I love your entry. I tend not to have a lot of CC, so everything is maxis priced. It's a huge house and there's certainly room for family. Great work.

Liz, I'm sure you'll get more contestants!

[KSpiffy]

Thanks Dozo :) I was really afraid, since I finally decided to post on the boards and it's my first contest, that everybody would hate my work but I'm glad if I even get one compliment.
Your homes have been amazing, and your pictures are awesome. I really admire people who use Maxis stuff, especially people who can make it look good like you do in every single photo. Plus, your house designs are so unique!

[tree4me]

I agree. Everyone's work is amazing. :)

[Blake_SC]

The House of Fallen Trees (and Skinned Knees)

I decided to do the House of Fallen Trees because I thought it would be a challenge but right down my alley as to my aesthetic right now. I hope it worked well!
Front
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp18.jpg
As you can see, I didn't alter any walls, but fences and roofs. I took away the roof in one portion and made it a balcony, which made it much nicer.

Interiors (I was unsure what 'That is one for the exterior, at least one for the interior, and two of the rooms of your choice.' meant, so I just took three interior pictures, hope that's okay. :x)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp19.jpg
Creepy little shrine to the anorexic as I like to call it. :3
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp20-1.jpg
And a very curtained area for TV watching, I think the inhabitants would hate the sunlight, because they're vampires. :D
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp5-1.jpg
A third floor bedroom, it's average looking. :\

I hope this application was okay, this contest looks like fun!

[hale_SC]

HyghTyme: I really like the colors used in the bedroom!
Extensa5420: Great exterior! I love the whole beachy feel of the lot.
clw8: Lovely decorating. I love the tiny pool!
Dozo: Great Job! I love the modern look, and the backyard is absolutely fantastic!
Spiffy: Wonderful job! I love the green shutters. :)
Blake: Good to see you join! Great work!

[HyghTyme_SC]

Thanks. I'm more worried about whether integrating the two personalities worked, though.

[tree4me]

Thanks for the application, Blake! That is simply fantastic! :D

[HyghTyme_SC]

By the way, what did you mean by "modding tools"?

[tree4me]

If you have a look on MTS2, you'll know what I mean.

An example is "Mootilda's Lot Adjuster".

[HyghTyme_SC]

If you have a look on MTS2, you'll know what I mean.

An example is "Mootilda's Lot Adjuster".



0.o Looks too advanced for me.

[tree4me]

You don't need to worry. It's only if you choose to. :) It's not necessary.

[ash]

Is there a time limit tonight that the app has to be in? I am considering joining and was going to go and play around with a house to see if I can get something I like but if it is due in an hour or something I won't bother.

[tree4me]

Oh no, you have until the end of the day. I might even extend it.

You still in?

[ash]

I'll see what I come up with but yeah probably will be in.

[tree4me]

Thanks Ash! I will add you to the list, and how things will be judged. I will also send out a PM to all judges and EJs. We can finally go ahead!

[Blake_SC]

The Montague - A Starter for $19,453 on a 1x2 Lot!

Here's the family!

Emily Jenson
Main Aspiration: Family
Secondary Aspiration: Fortune

Brett Jenson
Main Aspiration: Fortune
Secondary Aspiration: Popularity

And now for the house!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp1-2.jpg
A nice little house, kind of small, but it works for a starter. It's fully furnished with two bathrooms and 1-2 bedrooms, an entry hallway, curved staircase, large kitchen (with room for expansion) and eat-in dining area. It also has a small backyard.

For Brett's Fortune aspiration I implemented the lavish palm trees, splurged on the $85 fencing on the two porches and also added the regency privacy windows (by Leesester@mts2) to satiate his hunger for showing off his money.

For Emily's Family aspiration I added ... a nursery! Brett wasn't too happy about that, but whatever, you have to compromise to have a good marriage.

More pictures!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp2-1.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp5-2.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp4-2.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp6-2.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp3-2.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp8-2.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i312/poplers/clp7-2.jpg

And that's it! I'm ready for Round 2! :p

[tree4me]

Great work! We just need to wait for ash's work and we can judge the Apps and Round 1. :)

[HyghTyme_SC]

Great work! We just need to wait for ash's work and we can judge the Apps and Round 1. :)

Woohoo! I'm mega excited.

[Norikoann]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_f6ee297b_76ee390d.jpg
Hi there. This is me, Eliza, and my husband Jacob. We just moved into 100 Rasberry Lane. It was created by the Ann Construction company. We just love it so much. So when we were asked to do a promotional for Ann on our house I just jumped at the chance.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_f6ee297b_56ee3939.jpg
Here's the outside of the house. Nothing too fancy but the dark stone is just right for me.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_56ee372a.jpg
Here's the back yard. It's not much yet but it will be one day. I especially love the tree and the little bench. It's a perfect place for me to sit and watch my kids play, when I have them of course.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_56ee36f2.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_76ee36dd.jpg
Our living room is just great. There's enough room for my art and a t.v. for Jacob. As well as the expensive "things" that he likes to have around.
And the eating area is just right off of the living room.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_b6ee36b7.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_f6ee3680.jpg
Our bedroom is just fantastic. It has room for us and the baby. Yes! I'm pregnant! And of course we could have had the second room a nursery but I wanted baby close by. And then later we can make the second room into a bedroom for baby when he grows up. There's already a bathroom off of it.
And then we have the kitchen which is small but perfect for us just starting out. And later we can always build up if we need to. There is room where we can put stairs in the living room. We'll here's an overhead view for you.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u147/eternity_magicians/sim%20houses/snapshot_00000007_76ee374c.jpg
We got all this for a mere 17,740 simoleans.

[KSpiffy]

=D Glad to see we've got everyone and you're all making beautiful houses!

[hale_SC]

Wonderful job to everyone so far. =)

[Dozo_SC]

I can't wait to see round 2. Blake, I'm glad to see you joined. I love your houses. Everyone has built some great houses.

[tree4me]

Thanks for getting your round 1 in, Norikoann. :)

I'm gonna give you guys a heads up. Since I am getting Parental Controls set up on my computer (I will be using my computer in my room from now on, I'm only turning 14 and apparently I can't be trusted on the computer. *koo koo!*), I may not be as active as I hoped I would. To top things off, I have computer time limits, so I am on from 7AM till 9PM only. :| Sorry if I respond later than you hope.

[tree4me]

I have decided to extend applications until 11:30AM tomorrow, for those who haven't got it in or still want to apply.

[jewaukeela]

yay! i am still working on round I, please dont end without me!

[jewaukeela]

no, not only for that. i'm in middle/junior high and I have to get up at 6:00, and my parents drive me. but i guess that's 'cuz they have to drive my little brother to second grade. oh well. It's okay, Tree. We still love you!

[Deatherella]

Yes, jewaukeela, you need your sleep and time to do your homework. My poor teenage son has to do all his chores before he can touch the net or Xbox and he has a time limit as well. You got it better than him, though, he can't touch his toys until late afternoon during the week and must get offline by nine p.m. during the week. On the weekends, after all his chores are done (taking out trash, dishes -- he's so overworked) he can plop his bum in front of the tv and go on a killing spree until someone dreams up something else for him to do. Like go outside and get some fresh air. We're so mean.

[ash]

I'm so sorry I tried to get it done last night but I fell asleep at the computer and when I woke up this morning I had to go out and choose my wedding ring. Now I have to go to work I'm not sure I will get a chance to do it. I really thought I would and I tried hard to. I feel horrible.

[clw8]

LOL Deatherella. You all make me feel spoiled and such..... My computer's internet isn't blocked by anything - I manage everything, and no one else touches it. I get on ( on weekends ) when I get up, and then don't get off till 1am or later that night .... On school days I have to get off at 10:30pm, only because I have a bed time ..... who ever heard of giving a 17 y/o one of those. :) But, I have an ipod touch, so, I lay in bed for an additional .5 or 1 hr on the internet ..... Thus, you all make me feel horrible for thinkin' it unfair to have to get off at 10:30pm on school nights ....Of all things!!!

[HyghTyme_SC]

I'm so sorry I tried to get it done last night but I fell asleep at the computer and when I woke up this morning I had to go out and choose my wedding ring. Now I have to go to work I'm not sure I will get a chance to do it. I really thought I would and I tried hard to. I feel horrible.


Well, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

[jewaukeela]

Clw8 - yeah, i have my own computer about 30 seconds away from my room, plus an iPod and a cell with internet access.. so yeah. Plus next year i get my macbook Pro, so... yeah. HAha I'm so lazy. :hat:

[tree4me]

ash - I understand, dear. Thanks for giving it a go, though! :)

[tree4me]

*DOUBLE POST* :lol:

Guess what, guys! It's Application Judging time! Application round is officially closed! :D

Good luck to all of you! I am sending a PM to the judges now. :)

[HyghTyme_SC]

*DOUBLE POST* :lol:

Guess what, guys! It's Application Judging time! Application round is officially closed! :D

Good luck to all of you! I am sending a PM to the judges now. :)


Does that mean the instructions for round two will be up soon? Also, how long does judging usually take (this is the first of my contest entries to get judged)?

[tree4me]

It shouldn't take longer than a couple of days, depending on the schedules of the judges.

I will be drawing up a round two very soon. :) But I am going out today, and I won't be back until tomorrow afternoon, so it might be a while.

[HyghTyme_SC]

Thanks for the info :)

[KSpiffy]

Thanks for the update, Liz! ^-^ I'm really excited to get working on Round Two because I love those kinds of houses--most common of the kinds I make, and I'm happy I won't have a $20,000cap since I seem to be very bad at making much out of a little.

[alliemarie2323]

I've just sent in my scores, guys! Hopefully you won't have to wait too much longer. ;)

Although, just to warn you, I was a bit of a Simon Cowell. I really cracked down on the rules this time. You all did a wonderful job, though! So very sorry in advance. Don't want any of yuhs to dislike me or anything. :)

[Tenielle]

I have just sent my scores in, as well, and like allie have also been a bit of a Simon Cowell, as I am a stickler for the rules and I judge the playability of a lot quite high. You all did a great job, though, and if you take into consideration what the judges say in the comments and try to improve upon it, you should do better in subsequent rounds. :)

[hale_SC]

Sent my scores in as well.
Good luck everyone!

[HyghTyme_SC]

Gah! The anticipation is killing me!

[jewaukeela]

oh shoot! I never got my good good shots in! GAH!!!!!!! AAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! HOW MUCH LONGER?

[Dozo_SC]

Can't wait to see what scores everyone got. I'm looking forward to the judging.

[alliemarie2323]

oh shoot! I never got my good good shots in! GAH!!!!!!! AAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! HOW MUCH LONGER?

Patience, dear. The three of us have already submitted our scores, so as soon as Liz gets them you'll get to see them. :)

[clw8]

i'm guessing that my entry wont be very highly scored, lol .... I noticed like 2 mistakes after posting .... but, oh well - it's just the apps :)
Do hope to see them soon though.... Can't wait for the next round either :)

[alliemarie2323]

i'm guessing that my entry wont be very highly scored, lol .... I noticed like 2 mistakes after posting .... but, oh well - it's just the apps :)
Do hope to see them soon though.... Can't wait for the next round either :)

Don't worry about it, clw8. You did a great job! :)

[HyghTyme_SC]

Don't worry about it, clw8. You did a great job! :)

I agree completely.

[clw8]

LOL ..... I'm just judging by how I usually do in contests :) I've yet to find one I've excelled highly in, but, then again - It's all fun and games for me, so, it doesn't matter. (though those stars above ones name are ultra appealing and my goal for this site :lol: )

[jewaukeela]

Okay, I know I am way impatient, so I'll just do a teeny-tiny suspense dance.
:dance::dance::dance:

aren't they cute?

[Norikoann]

Oh, they are cute.

[alliemarie2323]

LOL ..... I'm just judging by how I usually do in contests :) I've yet to find one I've excelled highly in, but, then again - It's all fun and games for me, so, it doesn't matter. (though those stars above ones name are ultra appealing and my goal for this site :lol: )

Don't worry clw8, I'm sure eventually you'll get a star. Through all of your contests you've improved a lot!

& stars are pretty awesome, but they aren't really anything special. :)

jewaukeela- I understand (I'm impatient at times myself), you've just got to learn to control it, lol. ;)

[jewaukeela]

you should see my dances on the sims next top model!

They are (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1343223&postcount=168) out of control! (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1343191&postcount=162)

Well, more so than here, anyway. :D I think the elephants are cuter, what do you think?

[Tenielle]

Don't worry too much about your scores. For the most part everyone did quite well. I tend to be quite picky, and have judged the way I want to be judged in contests. Everyone did a great job, and in my experience, people generally do better as they go through the contest. :)

[jewaukeela]

Okay. Thanks. :)

[tree4me]

The results are in, and I'm back! Here they are!

Scores from Tenielle are as follows:
Contestant #1- Jewaukeela
Rules- 4/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 4/5
Total- 15/20
Although your description was excellant (though a bit wacky!), the main thing I look for in a house is playability. For the most part, the house is fine, but the TV you placed in the counters in the kitchen would make them unusable. Also, although the bedroom with the 'glass' walls was very creative, there are actually no walls in place (which would be breaking the rules anyway), so would not necessarilly be a comfortable bedroom.

Contestant #2- clw8
Rules- 5/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 4/5
Creativity- 3/5
Total- 15/20
For the most part, I really like your makeover. It looks like somewhere my Grandmother would live. I feel there is a bit too much white-on-white and pale colours, which makes it seem a little washed out.

Contstant #3- Deatherella
Rules- 5/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 4/5
Creativity- 4/5
Total- 17/20
I love what you did with the roof line of this house. I would have liked to have seen a bedroom setup, though, as I could imagine getting tired of sleeping on a couch night after night.

Contestant #4- Dozo*
Rules- 5/5
Description- 2/5
Aesthetics- 5/5
Creativity- 5/5
Total- 17/20
I love, love, love what you did with this house. The landscaping and exterior is great (the outdoor fireplace is my favourite feature), and I love all the colours you used on the inside. I would have liked a bit more of a description, though.

Contestant #5- Spiffy
Rules- 5/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 4/5
Creativity- 5/5
Total- 18/20
The exterior of this house is fabulous, and I love the kitchen area. Just a hint (and this didn't affect your score at all), but I feel your pictures are a bit oversharpened. =)

Contestant #6- Norikoann
Rules- 5/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 3/5
Total- 14/20
Although I loved the exterior of this house (looks like it could be lost in the middle of the woods) I would have liked that kind of theme to continue through to the inside. The interior was a little mish-mashed.

Contestant #7- HyghTyme
Rules- 5/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 4/5
Total- 16/20
You did a great job with the condo (I find them really hard to makeover!). I love the shape of the pool in the backyard, but I deducted points because the double bed is against the wall, and one side of it would be unusable.

Contestant #8- Extensa5420
Rules- 0/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 3/5
Total- 9/20
Please read the rules for each round carefully, as you were meant to makeover a Maxis house in the application round.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Extensa5420
So, when I create a new family or a grownup moves out of his/her parents' house, I can easily move that sim into my already-made homes. This is one of them.
That being said, you did a good job on building your own house, just try to follow the rules next time. =)

Contestant #9- Blake
Rules- 5/5
Description- 2/5
Aesthetics- 4/5
Creativity- 3/5
total- 14/20
Blake, I love what you did to the outside, but I feel the interior decorating is a little sparse. Also, your description is lacking a bit.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scores from hale are as follows:

Contestant #1 - jewaukeela

Rules: 5/5 -
Description: 5/5 - Really good description. Very inviting.
Aesthetics: 3/5
Creativity: 3/5 - A good, creative spin on a maxis house.
Total: 16/20
Comments: Great job on your App! The only suggestion I have is that next time, make your pics a little bigger. Other than that, well done.

Contestant #2 - clw8

Rules: 5/5 -
Description: 5/5 -Great descriptions. Not too much, but just enough to keep the buyer interested.
Aesthetics: 4/5 - The over all flow of the house is very comforting. Calming colors, and the rooms are very accessible.
Creativity: 3/5
Total: 17/20

Contestant #3 - Deatherella

Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5 - Good description. Not over the top.
Aesthetics: 5/5 - Very cozy, and comforting.
Creativity: 4/5 - I really like the warming feeling from the house. It looks very cozy, and the layout of the furniture is placed well.
Total: 18/20

*Contestant #4 - Dozo

Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5 - Although the description was short, you still managed to list the important features of the house.
Aesthetics: 5/5 Very welcoming, and calm. The plants give off a very inviting vibe.
Creativity: 5/5 - From the interior decorations, to the placement of the plants outside, very creative! Simple, but classy. Well done!
Total: 19/20
Comments: My favorite App.

Contestant #5 - Spiffy

Rules: 5/5 -
Description: 5/5 -
Aesthetics: 4/5 - A very cheery vibe.
Creativity: 4/5 - The combination of colors for each room worked out wonderfully. Great job on the exterior as well.
Total: 18/20

Contestant #6 - Norikoann

Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5 - Good descriptions, however I would have liked to see the kitchen.
Aesthetics: 3/5 - Very relaxing feel. The exterior is very calming with the plants and the pond.
Creativity: 4/5 - Wonderful job on the exterior, and for the interior, the study is very unique.
Total: 16/20

Contestant #7 - HyghTyme

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5 - Best job on the descriptions! *2 Thumbs up!*
Aesthetics: 4/5 - Very open. Cool calming colors. Good job.
Creativity: 4/5 - Exterior is great! The placement of the plants, and the wrap-around pool is wonderful. =D
Total: 18/20

Contestant #8 - Extensa5420

Rules: 2/5 -Where are the rooms of your choice? =(
Description: 4/5 - Good job. I giggled at "The Attack of the Flamingos"
Aesthetics: 3/5 - I didn't get a good view of the interior. From what I can see, the blue colors look nice and calming.
Creativity: 4/5 - I like the pathway leading to the trees. Nicely done.
Total: 13/20

*Contestant #9 - Blake

Rules: 5/5 -
Description: 4/5 - I marked you off one because of the bedroom description. =(
Aesthetics: 5/5 - I really like how you added that the home was owned by Vampires. The dark, but cool colors really gave off that vibe.
Creativity: 5/5 -The Exterior is absolutely amazing. Very well done. I love the colors paired in the interior.
Total: 19/20
Comments-Another favorite of mine.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Last, but definitely not least, the scores from alliemarie2323 are as follows:

Contestant #1 - jewakeela

Rules: 3/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 4/5
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 16/20

-Your app was very good, however, you did not follow the picture requirements. You needed one exterior, at least one interior, and two rooms of your choice. Your first and last picture were practically the same. You didn't include the lot size, either. I'm sorry to be one to crack down on the rules, it's just important that you follow them. Next time, focus on really following the rules, and you'll be fine. :)
Contestant #2 - clw8

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 20/20

-Clw8, you did so well on your application! The only thing I would suggest is to be a bit more descriptive. Otherwise, good job!

Contestant #3 - Deatherella

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 20/20

Your makeover was great! It was definitely a difficult house to do, so kudos to you. Your description was very good, however, same as I said to clw8, more probably could have been written.

Contestant #4 - Dozo

Rules: 5/5
Description: 3/5
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 18/20

-Great makeover! I loved your photos. Your description score was bumped down a little because you only had two sentences of description.

*Contestant #5 - Spiffy

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 20/20

-Wonderful application, Spiffy! I love your photos, as they are nice, clear and bright. Nice job on the landscaping, as well.

Contestant #6 - Norikoann

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 4/5
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 19/20

-Nice app! I love the landscaping and the wall mural. You also had a very nice description. & Just a suggestion: When taking overview shots of your house, put the game in the options mode so that the gridlines don't show.

Contestant #7- HyghTyme

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 4/5
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 19/20

-I love what you've done with the pool area. I'm going to suggest to you the same thing as Norikoann, and that is to put the game in options mode when taking an overview shot so that the gridlines don't show. In another contest I'm judging, we are supposed to count off for that. Just a heads up

Contestant #8 - Extensa5420

Rules: 4/5
Description: 3/5
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 3/5
Total: 15/20

-For your photos, you were required to put photos of rooms of your choice, which you did not do. You only had one picture of the interior, which was an overview. Also, next time, try not to let the gridlines show in your pictures. As for the description, it did not flow as well as it could. You brought the way you like to play sims into it, not the description of the house itself. An example of this is when you said "I want it to be cheap, because I want a lot of cheap houses in my neighborhood." I do like the simplicity of the home and how you made it look good without loads of cc.

Contestant #9 - Blake

Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 19/20

-Love the balcony! You did a very good job on that makeover. You could have been a bit more descriptive, however.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So the total scores are as follows:
(Please forgive my maths. This is my weak point. Correct me if I'm wrong. :P)
Jewaukeela - 46/60
clw8 - 52/60
Deatherella - 55/60
Dozo - 60/60 - 2nd place
Spiffy - 61/60 - 1st place
Norikoann - 49/60
HyghTyme - 53/60
Extensa5420 - 37/60
Blake - 56/60 - 3rd place

Faves -
Spiffy - +5 points (added to the total already.)
Blake - +5 (added)
Dozo - +5
Since I really didn't have the time to PM, I will post my answers here. I hope you guys don't mind.

Allie - There is no shame in it! You remember how I was in "My Girl"? :P
Tenielle - I was just like you when I was judging, like with Allie, there is no problems.

[HyghTyme_SC]

*does a happy yet determined to do better next time dance*

[alliemarie2323]

Since I really didn't have the time to PM, I will post my answers here. I hope you guys don't mind.

Allie - There is no shame in it! You remember how I was in "My Girl"? :P
Tenielle - I was just like you when I was judging, like with Allie, there is no problems.

Yes, I do remember! :)
I know there is no shame in it, I just usually tend to be really nice when it comes to judging. ;)

[jewaukeela]

I am sad. But determined to do better next time! Thanks for the comments, guys! They really helped! But.... I have a question. My sims game isn't putting pictures in the storytelling folder, or anywhere! I only have the most recent one I took, which isn't even of the house. Help!

[Deatherella]

I am sad. But determined to do better next time! Thanks for the comments, guys! They really helped! But.... I have a question. My sims game isn't putting pictures in the storytelling folder, or anywhere! I only have the most recent one I took, which isn't even of the house. Help!


If you're just working on a lot with no Sims living on it, the pics you take will most likely be in the "Storytelling" folder in the main section of your TS2 file. So, click that one instead of the Neighborhoods one next time you open up the game files.

[clw8]

Well, it appears, as always, I lack the skill of elaboration :lol: ... Must try harder next round 'ey?!!?

Thanks for the scores / comments though :)

[KSpiffy]

I am sad. But determined to do better next time! Thanks for the comments, guys! They really helped! But.... I have a question. My sims game isn't putting pictures in the storytelling folder, or anywhere! I only have the most recent one I took, which isn't even of the house. Help!

=D Jees, I wish I had that attitude. I tend to give up and just mope for a few days, then regret that I didn't try harder. You are obviously far more mature than I, Jewaukeela. xD And I like the dancing Elephants most, yes, yes.

Thanks for all the kind and helpful comments, Judges! Blah, I do have to work on my Sharpening skills--I wasn't going to in the first place, but I hate how blurry my Graphics Card makes pictures (actually, I think what I have doesn't even count as a Graphics Card--I got one of those integrated things o_o;). :D But at least this helps me work on a lot of skills for Storytelling, building, furnishing, editing, etc.

I keep going over my First Round now, and I've actually drawn up some ideas that I could make for the 'Secondary Home' Second Round. I'm flippin' out over this contest. xD

[jewaukeela]

yeah, me too! And I have - had - the same problem with my graphics. Using Printscreen makes ah-mazing picture quality, even better than the game's. :elephant:
If you're on a mac, put the game in a window (just figured out how to do that today, lol) and use ctrl+apple+4 to take pics.

[KSpiffy]

Yes, Printscreen is my friend, too! I've heard people talk about programs like Fraps, but... eh. I'm okay without it; my brother downloaded it on his computer to make WoW (World of Warcraft) movies and to me it was just confusing. And, generally, I'm usually program-savvy. But then again, I think the version he had was a little funked up. And I've had my Sims running in Windows for quite a bit, now--I always mean to take it off when I'm not taking photos, but I just forget. XD; It just doesn't bother me that much, having it on.

[Blake_SC]

I use a small program called 'clipper,' and it just copies the print screen and sends it to the folder that you want (I think it makes its own folder, I'm not sure). Either way, it gets good quality.

Also, to make my picture posting easier, I made a Photoshop action that resizes my pictures down to 600x450 and puts a 5px border around it, all you have to do is save! It really helps the process along, especially when doing a legacy. :D

[clw8]

I must be one in a million ..... I played in window mode for like 2 min - long enough to turn my game on and back off ..... I didn't like it!

Anywho, I use 'screen hunter' for taking pics ... well, I don't usually, but I've started using it for these new contests. It also saves pics to a folder labeled 'screen hunter' in my documents, with a simple hit of the print screen key. I take pictures with sims running full screen (or what ever you say.... it's not windowed) with no problems...
And then I just upload to photobucket, using there resize uption, and ta-da.... :)

[jewaukeela]

yeah, i agree. full size is much better, but i'm on mac osx and therefore no printscreen. :(
So I put it in a window when I have to take photos for a contest or my story.

[clw8]

Well having no knowledge of mac, I'd say wow what trouble one must have to go through LOL

[tree4me]

Jewaukeela: I have to do that too, and I'm running Windows 7 Beta. It's such a pain in the butt, I must admit. :P

I will be posting Round 2 tomorrow. Just a reminder that Round 1 is to be in by 2:00 tomorrow AEST. :) I might extend though.

[jewaukeela]

oh please do! im having such trouble uploading my pictures! ahhh! stupid mac!

[Deatherella]

I have a question for our great host: How come the rules say Round 1 is due on April 20 and your title bar for the contest says on Friday? I, for one, really needed until the 20th since my house is a half-baked shell that I keep changing.

Round Schedule
Application Round: Maxis Makeover, Contest Edition: 9th April - 13th April
Round 1: My Perfect Starter House: 14th - 20th April
Round 2: Secondary Lane: Starting Anew: 22th - 27th April
Round 3: Living the High Life: 29th April - 3rd May
Round 4: Evaluation 3rd - 6th May

The Round 2 description post has no dates on it.

[jewaukeela]

Yay! I finally got it!
Characters:
Lola - real estate agent
Katya - Lola's daughter
Sara Roo - wife, prospective buyer, 1st Aspiration: Family; 2nd Aspiration: Popularity
Zach Roo - husband, prospective buyer, 1st Aspiration: Fortune; 2nd Aspiration: Popularity

http://i41.tinypic.com/wi377b.gifBigger (http://i42.tinypic.com/591u1.jpg)
Lola: Mrs. Roo, Mr. Roo, I'm so glad you could come!
Zach: Please, call me Zach.
Sara: Yes, please call me Sara. And who is this?
Katya: I'm me!
Sara: I'm sure you are.
Lola: Katya, my daughter. If it's alright with you, she wants to come along with us today.
Sara: No school?
Katya: Nope!
Sara: Well then, you're very lucky. (to Lola) Of course she can come!
Zach: Can we get started?
Lola: Of course, let me just give you this... (hands paper to Zach)
Katya: What does it say?
Sara: It's the overviews of the house. See?

http://i40.tinypic.com/313m1jm.gifBigger (http://i41.tinypic.com/29uv9nc.png)

Katya: Oh. It's boring stuff.
Lola: (laughing) Come on, Katya. Sara? Zach? Are you ready to go?
Sara: Sure thing!
Zach: Yep!
Lola: Okay, good. Up these steps...

http://i41.tinypic.com/mt05qr.gifBigger (http://i44.tinypic.com/o79a10.jpg)
Lola: Welcome to 818 Woodbine Avenue! Have a look around.
Zach: Hey, check out this bar! It'll be perfect for entertaining!
Katya: And the seats are so comfy, I could sleep here!
Sara: These picture frames come with the house?
Lola: Yes, I thought you might like to have some space for photos.
Sara: Of our family...
Zach: Sara! Look at this!
Sara: What?
Zach: A fully stocked bar, ready to go!
Sara: Looks like an opening night party to me!
Katya: Can I come? I love parties!
Lola: They mean for their adult friends.
Zach: Okay, lets see the kitchen.
Lola: Right this way.

http://i43.tinypic.com/cl16t.gifBigger (http://i39.tinypic.com/c6d6e.png)
Lola: As you can see, the kitchen comes fully stocked.
Zach: What do you mean?
Lola: Well, the kitchen comes with three fully functional appliances, plus a mini bookshelf stocked with cookbooks and other kitchen literature. We also provide a six-person dish setting. The silverware is in the drawer next to the fridge, the dishes are just below them, and the cups are stored above the fridge.
Sara: Woah! When you say "fully stocked", you really mean it!
Katya: It looks like there's a hundred days of food in there!
Lola: Actually, it's more like five.
Zach: Still, that's pretty good. And the decorations were a nice touch. The spice rack above the door, the fruit in the bowl, the model on top of the bookcase...
Lola: Thanks. The spice rack is my favorite.
Katya: I gotta go! Mom, where's the bathroom?
Lola: Just past the TV in the den, there's a door. It leads to the bathroom.
Katya: Thanks!
Zach: The bathroom comes with all installed?
Lola: Yep! A sink, mirror, toilet, bath rug, and shower.
Sara: What about a bath?
Lola: Well, a shower comes with the house, but there's room for a bath in there later.
Zach: What's this circle?
Lola: A pressure-sensitive teleporter.
Zach: Woah!
Sara: Pressure sensitive? What do you mean?
Lola: It only activates if there's 50 pounds or more on it, so babies or toddlers that wander on won't go upstairs, only if someone is holding them.
Sara: So safe! Wonderful!
Zach: Yes, a great idea. Can we try it out?
Lola: Sure. Just step on, and up you go!
Katya: I'm back!
Sara: Okay, time to go upstairs.

http://i42.tinypic.com/svkn41.gifExtra Pic (http://i40.tinypic.com/2n0ovi0.png)
Lola:And here's the master bedroom.
Zach: Shiny...
Sara: Zach, come look. Come away from the vase!
Zach: But it's ancient Egyptian!
Sara: No. You know what the doctor said about staring at ancient artifacts for too long.
Zach: Oh, alright. What?
Sara: Come feel the woodwork of the bed, honey.
Zach: Smooth...
Sara: And the blankets, too. (to Lola) do the sheets come with the house?
Lola: Yes, the whole set,
Sara: Great!
Zach: Where does this door lead?
Lola: That's to the porch.
Katya: Can we go out? Pleeeeeeeeese?
Lola: Only if Sara and Zach are done.
Katya: (to Zach) Pleeeeeeeeese?
Zach: (with one last glance at the vase) Oh, alright.

http://i41.tinypic.com/34gstus.gifBigger (http://i44.tinypic.com/s426ba.png)
Katya: Lookee! I'm sitting on the highchair tray!
Lola: Get off! You'll break it!
Katya: Okay, okay.
Lola: What do you think of the loungers?
Sara: They are so comfy!
Zach: Agreed. And the highchair means little Shay can be out here with us.
Sara: Emma.
Zach: Daniel.
Sara: Hannah!
Zach: Andrei!
Sara: Hailey!
Zach:Tyler!
Katya: Katya!
Sara: (laughing) Always knows how to break the tension.
Zach: (also laughing) Yes, i can't wait until we have one of our own.
Lola: Shall we go back outside?
Sara: Sure.

http://i42.tinypic.com/ip2zyh.gif

Lola: So what did you think?
Zach: The tour was very unique, and I thought it really brought out the best in the house. (checks with Sara)
Sara: We'll take it.
Katya: Nooooooo!
Lola: What? Katya, why don't you want them to have the house?
Katya: I want to live here! No fair!
(everyone laughs)


THE HAPPY ENDING:
http://i43.tinypic.com/2zsz9t3.gifBigger (http://i41.tinypic.com/2wh3srt.png)



I hope you enjoyed this, so glad it's finally done! : )
To see the bigger photos, you can click above or on these links:
Mrs. Roo, Mr. Roo (http://i42.tinypic.com/591u1.jpg)
Oh. It's boring stuff. (http://i41.tinypic.com/29uv9nc.png)
Welcome to 818 Woodbine Ave (http://i44.tinypic.com/o79a10.jpg)
As you can see, (http://i39.tinypic.com/c6d6e.png)
Master Bedroom Pic (http://i40.tinypic.com/2n0ovi0.png)
Lookee! (http://i44.tinypic.com/s426ba.png)
What did you think? (http://i44.tinypic.com/wml8oh.png)
The Happy Ending (http://i41.tinypic.com/2wh3srt.png)

[alliemarie2323]

Very creative, jewaukeela!

[jewaukeela]

thanks. did you like the play-like aspect of it? or was it over-the-top?

[tree4me]

Deatherella - I'm sorry. I have been really sick recently (really, don't ask.) and I have lost track of everything. I will change the dates.

Jewaukeela - Some very nice work here! I will add it to the list!

[Deatherella]

Thanks, Liz. I was worried since I do my contests usually in the order they are due and this one wasn't supposed to be coming up yet.
Hope you feel better real soon.

[KSpiffy]

Jewaukeela, I really liked how cute everything was and your photos look really nice! For some reason I really, really liked your kitchen, too. I never manage to pull off rooms that use those tiles with red/white squares.

[jewaukeela]

Me neither, funny enough. I just thought... hey, I'll go for it. And it worked! :)

Come on, Deatheralla! We know you can do it! Everybody, cheer for our good friend Deatherella!

I can't find any "cheer" emotes, so instead we have seven smilies doing a jig.

:jig::jig::jig::jig::jig::jig::jig:

[Deatherella]

This is going to look like a really dumb question, but, the rules for Round 1 don't say to furnish the house . . . so is it a MUST DO or not?

[Dozo_SC]

Liz, May I ask if I can still post photos of the rooms from the inside?

[jewaukeela]

I'm sure you still can edit your posts, but only up to the deadline and not beyond.

[tree4me]

Dozo - Jewaukeela is right. You may edit your posts until the deadline hits.

Deatherella - It is totally up to you, but it is preferred that you do furnish the house with at least the basic furnishings.

[HyghTyme_SC]

So, when will we get the round two guidelines?

[tree4me]

As soon as Round 1 ends, I'm hoping. I guess real life has to come first to a hobby. :|

I will try to get it in, I promise.

[jewaukeela]

guess real life has to come first to a hobby. :|

Correction: Sims is not a hobby. It's an obsession! :elephant:

[tree4me]

:elephant:
:mob


Fair enough. I have to go to soccer in a few, but I will try to write it up while I'm out there. I'm not sure if I will though, because I am one of the Assistant Coaches. (Hey, wait a minute. . . I'M NOT GETTING PAID FOR THIS!!!!)

[jewaukeela]

:) You make me happy, Tree4Me. Very happy.

*EDIT: By the way, everything in my house is playable, judges. if you have a specific question about a specific thing of whatnot, please post it here and i can address it, so that way you dont just take off points later. thanks! :)

[tree4me]

It's round 2 time, guys! Remember, tomorrow is the 19th, so Round 1s are due in by the 20th, 4PM. (I start school again then, so. . .)

ROUND 2: Secondary Lane.

A family of Sims are ready to move from "10 Oak Lane" to a new house, and they have hired you to build it to
suit their personalities. The only
issues are:

This family is on a budget: They have $60,000 at their disposal. This family also has four members. They are:

Mother:
Name: Up to you.
Gender: Female
Aspiration: Knowledge
Secondary Aspriation: Is up to you.
Age: Adult
Special: Alien

Father:
Name: Up to you
Gender: Male
Aspiration: Popularity
Secondary Aspiration: Up to you
Age: Adult

Child A:
Name: Up to you.
Gender: Up to you.
Aspiration: Fortune
Secondary Aspiration: Up to you
Age: Teen
Special: Full blown alien. Green skin, black eyes, the lot!

Child B
Name: Up to you.
Gender: Up to you.
Aspiration: Grow Up
Secondary Aspiration: N/A
Age: Child


YOU MAY NOT:
Exceed $60,000 in building.
Play the lot until you upload the picture and details are up, then by all means, do whatever the heck you want.
Upload pictures and descriptions of lots that you haven't made.
Have the children share a bedroom.
Use a lot size other than 3x3.

YOU MUST:
Furnish the lot. Deck it out with furnishings, not just starter furnishings. Include decorative items.
Remain under the budget.
Avoid all alcoholic drinks whilst building. :lol:

YOU MAY:
Use custom content.
Use debug CAS to create your aliens. (boolProp TestingCheatsEnabled true, then Shift+N to open Debug mode in CAS.)

Good luck to you all. If you have any questions, post them here or PM me. :)

[jewaukeela]

yay! its up! does anyone know of a cheat to get the black alien eyes in CAS?

[KSpiffy]

I'm not sure of a cheat, if the boolprop one Liz provided doesn't work; but you can probably download them somewhere, Keela!

Aaaah so excited :D And this will be the first time I get to see an Alien in my game since I downloaded new default eyes/skin for them--gonna look so prettttty.

Also, Liz, just wanted to ask--since for this round you said any lot that wasn't/wasn't smaller than 1x1 would be okay, but on the front page it said 3x3? And what sort/amount of pictures do we need for this round? ^-^

[Deatherella]

Liz, I'm free, white, and 21. Stop me.

[HyghTyme_SC]

First :D

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/Sims%20Contests/house3view1.jpg

Joseph and Miranda Norton and their two daughters, Europa and Callista (as well as their cat Jupiter) have commissioned a three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home, fully furnished. Let's see what they think of the final result.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/Sims%20Contests/house3view2.jpg

The girls' bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs, along with my least favorite room, the landing o' boring.


http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/Sims%20Contests/house3view3.jpg

Downstairs we have the master suite, the greatroom, and the public bathroom, as well as a pleasant patio set up for barbecuing and featuring overflow seating.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/Sims%20Contests/house3view4.jpg

The living and dining area is done in light wood and black and white, and features all of Jupiter's accommodations, including the cat bed visible here.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/Sims%20Contests/house3view5.jpg

The masculine-styled airy kitchen is Joseph's domain. Miranda, despite her thurough knowledge of biochemistry both terrestrial and other, is ... well, let's just say that the reason they had to move out of their last house involved exploding dumplings.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/Sims%20Contests/house3view6.jpg

The front of the house has a rather unusual feature, two fountains above the door. Miranda has already expressed her plans modify them to recycle water from the girl's bathroom. While Europa is disgusted by this prospect, Callista thinks it's pretty neat.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn175/Hyperion_Rising/Sims%20Contests/house3view7.jpg

Europa doesn't have a computer yet, but she's expecting a delivery of one from a mysterious stranger any day now *cough* Mr. Humble *cough*. Even without one, she's very pleased with the economical use of space in her room, and the emphasis on neutral colors.

The Nortons were very pleased with their new home, except for Jupiter, who felt it didn't come with enough complimentary mice. The price of the house, including the purchase of land, comes to $59,976.

[jewaukeela]

great round II!

[tree4me]

Nice round 2 here, HyghTime! :D

GUYS! ROUND 1 IS DUE IN 24 HOURS FROM THIS POST! MUST GET THAT ROUND IN AS A MATTER OF URGENCY!

[jewaukeela]

Judges, why don't you start drawing up scores? I think if all of us agree to post if we change our entry, its a worthwhile trade for scores in in a timely fashion. Agreed?

[alliemarie2323]

Judges, why don't you start drawing up scores? I think if all of us agree to post if we change our entry, its a worthwhile trade for scores in in a timely fashion. Agreed?

Will do. Hopefully the scorecard is the same as last time, otherwise it'll be pointless. But if it's okay with Liz, I can score what's there so far--it's not like I have anything else to do.

& jewaukeela, the stove you have placed in your kitchen is mashed into the counters. You said to ask you questions before judging, so, is it playable?

[jewaukeela]

yep! in fact, it functions as both a stove and counter, meaning your sim can place anything they would normally put on a counter. they can put dirty dishes there, serving dishes, they can even prepare food on it. I don't think you can put appliances on it, though.

P.S. The cookbook case in the kitchen is playable too.

[Deatherella]

HighTyme, you have three of the same pic in a row -- dining table with living area in background. You might want to fix that before the round is over.

[jewaukeela]

oh yes, that'd be a good idea. problem with copying, I assume.

[Dozo_SC]

Liz, for Round 2 is that a maxis lot or are we building one from scratch? I've deleted my maxis neighborhoods apart from pleasantview thats all.

[hale_SC]

My scores are ready, I'm just waiting on the last contestant to get their round in.

Also Liz, just wanted to let you know that Blake's round one is linked to the application, not the round one.

[Tenielle]

Judges, why don't you start drawing up scores? I think if all of us agree to post if we change our entry, its a worthwhile trade for scores in in a timely fashion. Agreed?

Jewaukeela- I'm pretty sure all of the judges were timely with submitting the scores in the last round?

[hale_SC]

Tenielle: I'm pretty sure we were too.

[alliemarie2323]

Jewaukeela- I'm pretty sure all of the judges were timely with submitting the scores in the last round?

I agree with hale, we definitely were.

[Deatherella]

Sorry it's taking me so long, everyone. I'm trying to get three contests done at once.

Dick and Jane finally hit the jackpot and moved out from Ma & Pa's basement into their own starter house. It's not furnished very well since after the kitchen and bathrooms were completed, they only had about 1500 simoleans left. But, no worries, Dick just bought a lottery ticket that should win him a "motherlode" to fill that house with all those fortunistic thrills and Jane plans on pulling him away from his Nieman Marcus catalog long enough to get a little help on starting the family.


http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_96f7a75b.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_36f7ab27.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_d6f7ab40.jpg

Front, back and side views of Dick and Jane's new home. It's a "one-story" with a large basement opening onto a patio area. The basement is divided inot room sections. The large section on the left can be closed off and used as a bedroom in the future since it has a full bathroom in its corner. Behind the stairway is a study nook so Dick and Jane can get to work on their skills and get all the goodies they dream about.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_96f7a78e.jpg
First Floor and Basement Floor Plans
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_56f7a794.jpg


http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_76f7aa7f.jpg

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_f6f7a92a.jpg

The kitchen is modern and spacious. The attached dining area is open with windows overlooking the ocean in the distance.

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/deb666/Sism%202%20Next%20Top%20Architect/snapshot_0000001b_76f7aade.jpg

My favorite room is the livingroom, which you may wonder why since it's a big empty room at the moment. But, as soon as Dick cashes in that lottery ticket, I'm going to have a ton of fun decorating it. It's so nice and big that I can make it into a great space for them to enjoy guests or quiet evenings at home in front of new super sized expensive television.

The bathroom has both a tub and shower so Dick and Jane can share use of the room at once. Their room is done in brown and gold tones -- note how they got all they need in there at the moment; wardrobe and that all important family starter, a bed.

In the front right corner of the home is a room set up to become a nursery. Jane likes to go in there and dream about all the future little Dicky and Janies to come. There should even be room for two cribs if she has twins any time soon.

****FORGOT -- THIS LOT COSTS 19, 949*****

[jewaukeela]

yay! you got it in! wouldnt want you to have a zero. :)

[Tenielle]

Also Liz, just wanted to let you know that Blake's round one is linked to his application, not his round one.

Liz- Dozo's Application is linked to her Round 1, not her actual Round 1 entry.

[tree4me]

Hi guys!

Just letting you know that, yes, I have read your questions. I will answer them as soon as I get home. I apologise for all the inconvenience this may cause.

~Liz

[tree4me]

Double post. :lol:

Okay. I have fixed the links up. If they are still buggered, let me know, please.

ROUND 1 IS OFFICIALLY OVER!
Thanks for getting your Round 1 in, Deatherella. I will send a PM to judges shortly that it is time to do the judging. :)

Good luck to you all!

[jewaukeela]

I agree with hale, we definitely were.

Yeah, I know. I'm just nervous, sorry if I seem a little jumpy. School also starts today for me, so I'm going to have to get my cafe done in bits and pieces. All I can say is thank goodness for Sims in a window!

[Tenielle]

I have sent in my scores to Liz. Good luck, everyone!

[hale_SC]

I have sent in my scores to Liz. Good luck, everyone!

Same here!

[Dozo_SC]

Liz, did you see my question on page 8 of the thread? Just wondering. :)

[alliemarie2323]

My scores are in as well :)

[clw8]

Here it finanlly is :)

Round 2: Secondary Lane

Meet the family:
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_01Apr201839.jpg
Mother: Kyra Martin
Aspiration: Knowledge
2nd Asp.: Family
Special: Alien
-----
Father: Lynoll Martin
Aspiration: Popularity
2nd Asp.: Family
-----
Teen Offspring: Jenna
Aspiratiton: Fortune
2nd Asp: Family
Special: Alien
-----
Child Offspring: Timmy
Aspiration: Grow Up

And here you go, the beautiful home I have made for them . . .
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_02Apr201840.jpg
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_03Apr201841.jpg
With an abundance of room, this home has something to offer for the entire family. Each room is full of personality and color. Every bedroom reflects the moods of the persons who seek shelter in them. The yard has curb apeal beyond belief, whilst providing plenty of room for the everyone to let loose in the back. The garage provides a locked, alarmed environment for your prized BMW or the car that suits your inner desire. Located in one of the most safe streets in Trout Harbor, this is THE home to buy, while it's still up for grabs! Get it today for $59,860 while it lasts.

Miss Jenna's Room
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_06Apr201843.jpg
Offering the finest furniture her parents could afford, this cozy pink paradise is perfect for a spoiled - fortune/money - loving teenaged girl.

Mr. Timmy's Room
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_07Apr201844.jpg
With a grown up bed and shelving units, this blue room is still perfect for a growing boy. There is plenty of room for playing with toys, but, when that stage is past, it will still look sharp for a teen, with minimal effort.

Lynoll & Kyra's Room
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_08Apr201844.jpg
Cool blues great you one last time, as you seek refuge in this master suite. Although it is on the same floor as the children's bedrooms, it is still very private and offers a loving environment.

Upstairs
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_04Apr201841.jpg
Besides the three bedrooms upstairs, there is also 2 bathrooms - one shared by the kids, one in the master suite - and a roomy hallway.

Entry To Home
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_09Apr201845.jpg
Warm yellows and browns greet you as you step through the front door. If this doesn't make you want to purchase this home, then maybe the following picture will sell you over . . .

Downstairs
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/depposbournefan/ScreenHunter_05Apr201842.jpg
A roomy, large kitchen; seperate dining room; large den; bathroom and garage are all perfectly arranged downstairs and joined with a single hall area. The entire downstairs , minus the garage, create a warm, nurturing atmosphere where your sims will probably spend a great deal of their time. Whether they cook, polish their skills, surf the internet for new ways to make cash, or entertain friends, you are sure to find a comfy spot to do this at.

All in all, this is again, THE house to have. How could you ever find anything better!!

clw8

[KSpiffy]

So excited to see the Round One scores 8D Everyone's Round Two homes have been very pretty, too, and I hope I'll finish mine tonight. I keep having to find random bits of time to choose wallpaper and place furnishings because of school, and my brother came home for three days (he graduated from Navy Boot Camp and is going off to South Carolina for a few months, so it was important for me to see him. He's a Nuclear Engineer, which means he'll help find new resources for power when he's done with college... obviously I am way too proud and must stop this ramble).

Anyway, just wanted to tell everyone their homes looked awesome!

[HyghTyme_SC]

Can we have the Round Three guidelines when the scores are posted?

[jewaukeela]

yes please?
god, i havent even started my round II! Ahhh!

[Tenielle]

clw8- I love your Round 2. The family is awesome and the house is fabulous!

[tree4me]

Dozo, I did read your question. I answered it on page eight. You may edit your posts until the deadline hits. ;)

As for the Round 3 Guidelines, it may have to wait a couple of days, I'm afraid. I did only just post the Round 2 Guidelines. :P

Clw8 - Lovely entry, I'll add it to the list. (BTW, I love your MTS2 uploads! I downloaded all of them! :D)

Round 1 Scores will be up in a moment. I just have to correct my mathematics. :P

[tree4me]

Here are the scores!:



Scores from alliemarie2323:

Contestant #1 - jewaukeela

Rules: 5/5 –
Description: 5/5 –Very creative description!
Aesthetics: 3/5 – House could have had more character.
Creativity: 5/5 – I liked how you did something different from the others.
Total: 18/20

Contestant #2 – clw8

Rules: 5/5 –
Description: 5/5 – Great job on your description this time, you wrote a bunch more
Aesthetics: 4/5 – House was a bit box-ish. Other than that, great job!
Creativity: 5/5 – Love the living room!
Total: 19/20

Contestant #3 - Deatherella

Rules: 5/5 -
Description: 5/5 – I loved your description. Very descriptive. Well done.
Aesthetics: 3/5 – House was rectangular. While I loved the basement, more architecture could have been added.
Creativity: 5/5 – I laughed at the ‘win the motherlode’ bit! Good job.
Total: 18/20

Contestant #4 - Dozo

Rules: 5/5 -
Description: 4/5 – Your description definitely improved from last time. Could still have been more.
Aesthetics: 5/5 – I loved the minimalistic/modern style of the home.
Creativity: 5/5 – Wonderful work on the house.
Total: 19/20

Contestant #5 - Spiffy

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5 – I loved the letter-style description! Aesthetics: 5/5 – I love the layout of your house.
Creativity: 5/5 – The pale blues and greens are very relaxing.
Total:20/20

Contestant #6 - Norikoann

Rules: 5/5 -
Description: 5/5 – Lovely description.
Aesthetics: 4/5 – Very nice layout. Very interesting, not just a box.
Creativity: 4/5 – Gridlines are showing in some photos. Colors used could have been better.
Total: 18/20

Contestant #7- HyghTyme

Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5 – Very descriptive.
Aesthetics: 4/5 – A bit box-ish, but the diagonal wall helps.
Creativity: 5/5 – I simply adore the landscaping. Very simple, yet cute.
Total: 19/20

Contestant #8- Extensa

Rules: 5/5 – Good job on following the rules this time.
Description: 3/5 – Description could have flowed better.
Aesthetics: 5/5 – Good job on the architecture.
Creativity: 4/5 – Inside could have been better, but I loved the balcony.
Total: 17/20

Contestant #9- Blake

Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5- More of a description would have been nice. What you had was great, though.
Aesthetics: 5/5- Amazing floorplan! Great job.
Creativity: 5/5 – I adore the exterior of your house.
Total: 19/20

---------------------------------------------
Scores from Tenielle:
Contestant #1- Jewaukeela
Rules- 5/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 4/5
Total- 16/20
I thought the scenario was awesome- it really gave the clients character. I really loved it when they started to argue about baby names! The only thing I would have liked to see is a stair case instead of the teleporter, and for your pictures to be larger.

Contestant #2- clw8
Rules- 5/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 4/5
Creativity- 4/5
Total- 16/20
Great little starter home! I would like to see a bit more description, though.

Contestant #3- Deatherella*
Rules- 5/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 4/5
Creativity- 5/5
Total- 18/20
I am absolutely impressed that you built a split level house and that you built it well. The ones that I have attempted have been made of epic fail! I love that the rooms are so large and bright, and that you have included the basic furnishings.

Contestant #4- Dozo
Rules- 5/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 5/5
Creativity- 4/5
Total- 17/20
I love the backyard area, it is landscaped beautifully. It would have been nice to have a bit more landscaping outside, and although i love the interior, alitle colour would have made the features 'pop' a bit more.

Contestant #5- Spiffy
Rules- 4/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 5/5
Creativity- 5/5
Total- 17/20
I really loved your house, Spiffy. I am just wondering, though, if then price came to $20,000 before or after it was furnished?

Contestant #6- Norikoann
Rules- 5/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 3/5
Total- 15/20
Great entry. It would help if your pictures were larger, and try to take them without gridlines.

Contestant #7- HyghTyme
Rules- 5/5
Description- 4/5
Aesthetics- 4/5
Creativity- 3/5
Total- 16/20
I love the outside of your house. So cute! And the master bedroom looks great.

Contestant #8- Extensa5420
Rules- 5/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 3/5
Total- 14/20
I really like the shape of your house, and its 'beachy' theme. It would be good if your pictures were larger, without gridlines, and that the top-down view was closer. Well done.

Contestant #9- Blake
Rules- 5/5
Description- 3/5
Aesthetics- 3/5
Creativity- 4/5
Total- 17/20
I love the style of all the houses you have built, and this one is no exception. I also like how you have incorporated elements from the clients aspirations.
----------------------------------------------------
Scores from Hale:
Contestant #1 - jewaukeela


Rules: 4/5 The only problem: I really don't see how the house suited their personality.
Description: 3/5 - Good descriptions. However, I just found some of them were too long.
Aesthetics: 3/5 - For the most part, good job. My problems are the porch didn't have any railing, and the book shelf placed on the kichen cabinet.
Creativity: 4/5 - Coming up with a different description was creative. For the most part it worked. Good Job!
Total: 14/20


Contestant #2 - clw8


Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5 - Good job!
Aesthetics: 5/5 - I like how bright and open the house is. =)
Creativity: 4/5 - Really great job on round one! I love the tiny pool outside. It's small, but looks very inviting.
Total: 19/20


Contestant #3 -Deatherella


Rules: 4/5
Description: 5/5 - Good job!
Aesthetics: 4/5 - Looks very open. Not a lot of furniture. Looks like it fits the personalities well.
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 17/20


Contestant #4 - Dozo


Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5
Aesthetics: 5/5 - I love the cheeriness of the house, and while each room is filled with furniture, it still seems open and inviting.
Creativity: 5/5 - Brilliant job on the outside! & On the inside as well! =)
Total: 19/20

Contestant #5 - Spiffy


Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 4/5 - The side stair railing going through the house turned me off a bit.
Creativity: 5/5
Total: 19/20


Contestant #6 - Norikoann


Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 4/5
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 8
Comments: Overall good job.


Contestant #7- HyghTyme


Rules: 5/5
Description: 5/5
Aesthetics: 4/5
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 18
Comments: Really great job with the descriptions. & You really followed their personalities. =)


Contestant #8- Extensa5420


Rules: 3/5 How does this fit the characters?
Description: 4/5
Aesthetics: 4/5
Creativity: 4/5
Total: 15/20


*Contestant #9- Blake


Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5 Just a little short, but great job describing the rooms, and the characters.
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5 Awesome work!
Total: 19/20
------------------------------------------------------

Jewaukeela - 94/120
clw8 - 106/120
Deatherella - 113/120 -
Dozo - 121/120 - 1st
Spiffy - 118/120 - 2nd
Norikoann - 90/120
HyghTyme - 106/120
Extensa5420 - 83/120
Blake - 116/120 - 3rd

Favourites:
Blake, Dozo and Deatherella
I look forward to seeing everybody's round 2! :D

[jewaukeela]

:(
The house suited their personality well:
- the bar and sofas for entertaining (popularity)
- the vase, floorings, the statues in the kitchen, the rugs (money)
- the kid's room, the crib, the teleporter, the baby chair for future kids(family)

The teleporter was a better idea than a staircase for many reasons:
- takes up less space
- a toddler can't go downstairs/upstairs without the parents knowing, since it is weight-activated
- it's prettier

About the pictures needing to be larger, those pictures are the biggest my computer can handle. That's why next to each picture there is a link saying "bigger". If you had clicked it, you would have need much better photos. The photo in-post was just a smaller piece of the larger picture meant to draw you in.

I did ask if you had any questions, could you please post. see here (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1344770&postcount=187) Then Allie asked if the stove was playable. I said yes (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1345509&postcount=197) , and the cookbookcase in the kitchen is too. Try to read the posts.

I hope I addressed all the questions, and I wish scores can be changed. Oh, well. I should get to work on my round II.

[alliemarie2323]

:(
The house suited their personality well:
- the bar and sofas for entertaining (popularity)
- the vase, floorings, the statues in the kitchen, the rugs (money)
- the kid's room, the crib, the teleporter, the baby chair for future kids(family)

The teleporter was a better idea than a staircase for many reasons:
- takes up less space
- a toddler can't go downstairs/upstairs without the parents knowing, since it is weight-activated
- it's prettier

About the pictures needing to be larger, those pictures are the biggest my computer can handle. That's why next to each picture there is a link saying "bigger". If you had clicked it, you would have need much better photos. The photo in-post was just a smaller piece of the larger picture meant to draw you in.

I did ask if you had any questions, could you please post. see here (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1344770&postcount=187) Then Allie asked if the stove was playable. I said yes (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1345509&postcount=197) , and the cookbookcase in the kitchen is too. Try to read the posts.

I hope I addressed all the questions, and I wish scores can be changed. Oh, well. I should get to work on my round II.


Jewa, don't worry about it too much. I understand the frustration scores can cause, but not everyone has the same taste and that will reflect in their scores. All you can really do is just take the comments and use them to make your Round II the best you can. Just try not to be rude to the judges, they are taking time out of their day to send in their scores and are getting them in very quickly. I don't know about myself, but hale and Tenielle are doing a very good job, and trust me, they could be a lot more harsh.

:)

[Tenielle]

Jewaukeela- You scored quite reasonably in this Round. Try to see the judges comments as constructive criticism, and use the scores to see what you can improve on next time. Every contest is a learning curve, and the more you enter and the more you learn, the better you will do. I find it useful to look at the other contestants comments, to see what the judges said about their entrys and where they scored well, and also use that to help improve my entrys. As allie said, all the judges could be a lot harsher, but are being quite fair both in scores and comments, and in submitting our scores extremely quickly.

Also, Liz:



Scores from Hale:
*Contestant #9- Blake
Rules: 5/5
Description: 4/5 Just a little short, but great job describing the rooms, and the characters.
Aesthetics: 5/5
Creativity: 5/5 Awesome work!
Total: 15/20

Blake's score was added up incorrectly- should be 19/20, not 15/50. The total culmulative score for all contestants will need to be updated as well. :)

[hale_SC]

^ IF that was a mistake on my part, I'm sorry. I have bronchitis and have been so sick the last few days.

[Deatherella]

I just want to thank the judges for my scores. And the comments, of course, will help for future rounds. There were so many other nice houses entered, I certainly wasn't expecting to do so well.

[clw8]

thanks first to tenielle and tree4me for comments on my round 2. when I read your comment tree4me, I was like: aww... isn't she so sweet - no lie, I really did say that :)

And then thank you to the judges for the comments and scores for the round 1. I hope that my round 2 is more satisfactory for you all... it's not boxy and has a little more description, I hope :)

[Tenielle]

^ IF that was a mistake on my part, I'm sorry. I have bronchitis and have been so sick the last few days.

Sorry to hear you have been sick, hale. Not sure if it was you or not, but I just happened to see it. Hope you get better soon! xx

[BlueJalepeno_SC]

Seeing as my internet has been very shaky until we got it upgraded recently, I haven't been able to maintain connection long enough to apply. Tree4me, if there is anyway I am able to become a late application, with the approval of an application and a late first round, I would love to enter the competition, I would love to be a part of the competition. As a real life architecture student and sim designer for fun, I promise to not let you down.
While I do understand the implications of applying late, I would be very grateful to be admitted into such a competition!

Sincerely,
-BlueJ

[KSpiffy]

Thanks so much, again, Liz and Judges for being timely with your scores! I get very impatient waiting for them so it makes me happy when they come in so quick.

Also, thanks again, Judges, for all your kind and constructive comments. Hopefully I'll have my Round Two up very soon--taking the photos now!

[jewaukeela]

my round two hasn't even been started... homework sucks! eww... i wish i was out already.

[hale_SC]

Sorry to hear you have been sick, hale. Not sure if it was you or not, but I just happened to see it. Hope you get better soon! xx

I think it was my fault. I'm glad you spotted it.
& Thanks. :)

[Blake_SC]

I think it was my fault. I'm glad you spotted it.
& Thanks. :)
No worries, and happy birthday! :)

Anyways, I re-added my score, and I got a 107, but then I added in the favorites (which totals 10 points, right? 5 for each round?), and then I have a 117, which puts me in second place by 1 point.

I hope I added correctly. :x

Edit: wtf math fail on my behalf. D:

[tree4me]

Hale: I'm sorry to hear. :( I hope you feel better soon.

BlueJ: I'm really sorry, but now that we are two rounds in, we can't add any more contestants. I am glad you were interested though! I am thinking of doing a second cycle, too. I'm sorry.

Blake: For favourites, it is 5 points if you get picked in the round. So that's an extra five you got that time.

Just letting everyone know, I have updated the scores, I am sure there is someone who will be pleasantly surprised by their score. :)

[Deatherella]

I'm so proud of you Dozo. You've got more points than the rounds did. Pat yourself on the back.

Going off to figure out a way I can, too.

[BlueJalepeno_SC]

I understand completely, it would be pretty unfair to let me in, but it was worth a try. ;)

I'll keep an eye out for cycle 2!

[KSpiffy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/homefamily1.jpg
Jillian, Antony, Serenia & Mellenia Jones

April 22

So, I guess today, the first day we opened the store, wasn't all bad. The new house is looking great. I don't like that my parents feel the need to hide us and our uniqueness inside it, but whatever, it's a nice place. Big, two floors, I get my own bedroom. But really--when we lived in Strangetown a month ago, we used to go on vacations to alien colonies! Why are my parents trying to fit in now that we've moved here?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/home1.jpg
I mean, they keep insisting that they just like the house because of all the large windows and the big yard. My mom keeps playing around in the flowerbeds, trying to make the landscaping look perfect, but then she'll start reading a Gardening book and becomes more entrenched in her search for Knowledge than in her quest for a decent-looking home....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/homestore1.jpg
But the inside isn't too bad, apart from the bakery and cooking goods shop section. I like that my mom and dad started a home business, yeah, it's cool--but since it's the place that most people see, they did it in all these dull hues. But they told me I could work as the Cashier--and they'll pay me! I'll be making the big bucks, baby! Not to mention, both my parents are happy with it, which is nice: dad gets to meet new people and customers, like he loves doing; mom gets to do research into sales and the cookware market, and she'd rather be doing that kinda stuff than anything else.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/homeliving1.jpg
And once you get past the exterior and the shop, my dad set up his 'Enterainment Nook' really nicely. Comfy couches for guests to relax on, pictures of his friends on the walls, drinks for his frequent parties. Of course, he added in a couple bookcases since my mom would rather spend her time with her nose in a book than hanging out with our family friends. Plus, it's a great place to play with Millenia.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/homebed1.jpg
Yeah: Millenia, the perfect child, who has just the IDEAL bedroom. I remember when we first saw the house my mom actually said that there was no way I'd get 'the nice bedroom with white carpet' because I'd just make a mess of it. I have to admit, Millenia does have it looking well--her toys are nicely put away, she's got gorgeous paintings she created on the walls, and her furniture is nice and bright; the only hint of her Alien heritage is a space ship bed. My mom even let her bring her easel and paints upstairs now! Mom and dad would never let me use paint over a white carpet!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/homebed2.jpg
Not that I can blame 'em. I guess it doesn't matter, though, 'cause I got the nicer bedroom anyway. Mom and dad let me show my true self and replace the boring wallpaper and flooring with some awesome zebra-stripe carpet and I got a hot blue paint job on the walls! Plus, I've been experimenting in Art Class and have made some really cool, bright pottery, so that the room just fits me really well. Not to mention, my room opens right into the Green House--mom said she wanted to plant some fruits and vegetables there that we could sell in the store, but I have a feeling I'll have a nice crop of Money Tree's coming up soon....

So, I guess it isn't all bad. It's just frustrating how we have to present this picture-perfect, ordinary-as-Pleasentview idea, when on the inside we're all pulsing with ideas and creativity. I mean, my mom tries to hide the fact that she's an Alien, even though the fact that she--and one of her daughter's!--has green skin is hint enough to the neighbours. But I like the inside of the house, and maybe one day I'll convince my mom to replace the blue siding with some lime green, just to make it interesting, like we used to be. Jees.

--Jillian

First Floor
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/hometop1.jpg
Decorated with bright wallpapers, tiles, and carpeting, the rooms are bright and exterior walls are loaded with large windows to let plenty of sunlight and cool breezes in. The at-home business is fully functional, with a sign to shop Open/Closed, a cash register, cookware products and lots of display cases for when Mr. or Mrs. Jones make new batches of pies and cakes. The kitchen is bright (decorated in green, blue, and red tiling on the walls) with plenty of foot- and counterspace.

Second Floor
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/CouncilBabyBubble/hometop2.jpg
A spacious hallway that connects to Millenia's and the parents' bedrooms, each of which have a connecting bathroom. The master bedroom is also connected to a balcony.

Price: $60,000
Size: 3x3
Bathrooms: Three
Bedrooms: Three
Other: Landscaped, with greenhouse and large yards. Ready-to-use home business. Fully decorated and playable.

[tree4me]

Great entry, Spiffy. :) I'll add it to the list.

[KSpiffy]

Thanks Liz! I was nervous about this house and all the different personalities within it (plus, I wasn't sure how some would feel about the home business).

At the least, it inspired me to make a cuter avatar--I completely fell in love with the Jones's and Alien sims, in general xD

[Dozo_SC]

23 Sandlock Avenue - Pinewood Ends
Farm house brings Beach house

Price:60,000
Current Residents:The Moonstone's

The Moonestone Family

The Moonstones have always been looking for a chance to get away from the social rejection of a city life in an apartment building. The family always
enjoyed their holiday's at Twikii island and always felt as though they weren't judged when they were staying there. The beach has always meant calm and peace to them so I felt they needed a home where they could feel accepted, calm and a bit like they fit in. 23 Sandlock Avenue offers all of these needs for the Moonstone Family, they've got a large backyard for the kids to play and a small shed for the father (Chuckie) to do his paintings to sell at a local art museum. The mother (Stella) loves to cook and fish, and a nice spacial kitchen with a view straight to the sea gives Stella a lot of room - and a place to fish. The youngest son Damien is a musician at heart and a large house with silence (apart from the sea of course) provides him a lot of artistic freedom and more space to write music with his violin. Their oldest son Jack, doesn't quite fit in the family and would rather play sports than do something creative with his time. The large backyard provides a playground (he can be a bit childish at times) and lots of room to toss football and play with his father or brother.

Clearly this house is perfect for the family, it meets all of their needs and comforts and will become a home for the Moonestone's for many years to come.

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re27.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re26.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re18.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re25.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re20.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re19.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re21.jpg

http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/tt211/dozosims/re23.jpg

[tree4me]

Gorgeous house, Dozo. :) I'll add it to the list. :)

[hale_SC]

:(
I did ask if you had any questions, could you please post. see here (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1344770&postcount=187) Then Allie asked if the stove was playable. I said yes (http://forums.sims-community.com/showpost.php?p=1345509&postcount=197) , and the cookbookcase in the kitchen is too. Try to read the posts.

I hope I addressed all the questions, and I wish scores can be changed. Oh, well. I should get to work on my round II.

Sorry, just now getting to read this.
Jewaukeela: I do read the posts. Please keep in mind that I'm taking time out of my busy day, (I am a college student meaning finals right now, I've been sick with bronchitus, and I have family matters to take care of), to vote on this contest. Don't take my comments personally. This is a contest meant to have fun with. As long as you are having fun, you're good! Those were just my opinions. & I for one feel like Allie and Tenielle are doing fantastic jobs.
You do seem to be a bit rude to the judges in a few posts, so I'd appreciate if you could be a little nicer to us. The Sims is all about having fun. :) Am looking forward to your future rounds!

[HyghTyme_SC]

Jewaukeela, I think I can explain some of this:

The reason things like your teleporter may cause a problem is that they don't fit into the unified environment you've created. Sticking a cool looking teleporter in a normal house is kind of like sticking a really cool fantasy sword in a great sitcom: they're both awesome, but they don't work together. At least, that's my theory.

[KSpiffy]

xD Dozo, looks like we used the same blue beach siding in our houses. Kinda ironic, I thought, considering how much CC there is in the Sims community. I actually looked it up specifically for this home and fell in love--it's really beautiful and detailed, isn't it?

[tree4me]

Dozo - I tried to respond to your PM, but you have no space left. I can give you an extension if necessary. :) Thanks for letting me know.

jewaukeela - I know that you aren't too happy with the scores, but the judges are taking time out of their busy schedules to do this, and you are starting to sound a little bit nicky toward them. I'm sorry, but it is kinda true. Remember the Sims is for fun.

[Dozo_SC]

Liz, I will be away for a week so I might need an extension for round 3. I come back on the ninth of May (In NZ)

I hope it's not too much trouble, I'd really hate to drop out.

[tree4me]

It's no trouble, Dozo. Extension granted.

[Dozo_SC]

Thanks Liz, I really appreciate it.:)

[tree4me]

No problem.

I am missing a bunch of people's Round 2s, and they are due tomorrow. :|

I might allow an extension, but they NEED to be in. Thanks.

[jewaukeela]

okay guys, I am sorry. i'm just touchy, ignore me. Thanks, for the comments though. Now I get it. :)

[Deatherella]

My house is hopelessly over budget and only half furnished so it looks like I'm going to be knocking some walls out or something before posting.

[tree4me]

Okay, just as long as you can get it in on time. ;)

[tree4me]

If people don't get their rounds in before the deadline, I will allow a 24 hour extension. That's it. I will start eliminating people for tardiness. :p We do only get 4 weeks for a contest, after all.

[Deatherella]

If I didn't have to furnish and decorate it, it'd be hunkydory. It's the decorating that drove it up and over 60k.