les54tom
12th Sep 2011, 5:10 PM
A basement with windows??!! Are you nuts? (That's another matter.) What about the flooding? (So? It's the Sims.) Reason: more "natural" light in a given room = better liveability rating for sims using the room.
I've seen some solutions that leave unsightly inclines, that can be compensated for with fences, shrubs, etc. People!!! That's just not good enough.
I'm here to help those Simmers who long for clean lines and functionality. You know who you are. Don't make me point!
The solution: 1) make a brick foundation (Yes, on an empty lot. What? In the sky? On the fifth floor of an apartment? No! Not in my game.) 2) On the edges, change the brick foundation to lattice wood foundation, but only one space deep/width. Doesn't need to be all around - just where you will be putting in adequate amount of windows. 3) Skip this instrction, if you already know how to build a foundation and proceed to unique window installation method for basements (see also: 4 Yes, number 4 and not 4b.) In top-down view: remove all but the single perimeter foundation, in the area that you want the basement to be. With elevation tool for single space, go down 12 clicks. Do that for four individual spaces. Level out the entire area you want for the basement, while avoiding area with lattice wood foundation. Put tile of choice (Must I make all decisions for you? No, I think not - well sometimes I do - think that is, but I digress,) in areas above basement. 4) Make a full height wall in areas with lattice wood foundation, just inside of them. Make sure the space (one width, OK, could be more but this will decrease usable space in the basement,) is level between them.You will likely have to remove the foundation a few times with the lattice wood foundation tool. Why? (Go ask EA. I dunno.) So, you've got empty space between a lattice wood foundation and a wall. And then, further inside the basement, there is usable space. 5) Place windows in the walls, that are adjacent to the lattice wood foundations. I like full length windows, then some dirt tile, flowers/shrubs between the wall and the lattice wood foundation, some overhead lighting (that will shine through the windows 24/7,) maybe some vines to keep out the peepers, etc. Personal preference.
If done correctly, you will notice that the room value jumps way up, when sims are in the room/basement. Could be that the room is lighter/brighter - noticeably. Really. It could be just that.
:gjob: Stop talking to me! No, not you - the other voices. :help:
I say good day! ;)
PS: Seriously, do not, not build foundations on the fifth story of any apartment. (Duh! It violates building codes!!) :alarm: Fear the beer! :alarm:
I've seen some solutions that leave unsightly inclines, that can be compensated for with fences, shrubs, etc. People!!! That's just not good enough.
I'm here to help those Simmers who long for clean lines and functionality. You know who you are. Don't make me point!
The solution: 1) make a brick foundation (Yes, on an empty lot. What? In the sky? On the fifth floor of an apartment? No! Not in my game.) 2) On the edges, change the brick foundation to lattice wood foundation, but only one space deep/width. Doesn't need to be all around - just where you will be putting in adequate amount of windows. 3) Skip this instrction, if you already know how to build a foundation and proceed to unique window installation method for basements (see also: 4 Yes, number 4 and not 4b.) In top-down view: remove all but the single perimeter foundation, in the area that you want the basement to be. With elevation tool for single space, go down 12 clicks. Do that for four individual spaces. Level out the entire area you want for the basement, while avoiding area with lattice wood foundation. Put tile of choice (Must I make all decisions for you? No, I think not - well sometimes I do - think that is, but I digress,) in areas above basement. 4) Make a full height wall in areas with lattice wood foundation, just inside of them. Make sure the space (one width, OK, could be more but this will decrease usable space in the basement,) is level between them.You will likely have to remove the foundation a few times with the lattice wood foundation tool. Why? (Go ask EA. I dunno.) So, you've got empty space between a lattice wood foundation and a wall. And then, further inside the basement, there is usable space. 5) Place windows in the walls, that are adjacent to the lattice wood foundations. I like full length windows, then some dirt tile, flowers/shrubs between the wall and the lattice wood foundation, some overhead lighting (that will shine through the windows 24/7,) maybe some vines to keep out the peepers, etc. Personal preference.
If done correctly, you will notice that the room value jumps way up, when sims are in the room/basement. Could be that the room is lighter/brighter - noticeably. Really. It could be just that.
:gjob: Stop talking to me! No, not you - the other voices. :help:
I say good day! ;)
PS: Seriously, do not, not build foundations on the fifth story of any apartment. (Duh! It violates building codes!!) :alarm: Fear the beer! :alarm: