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15th Feb 2012, 04:20 PM
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 Foundations for Families Contest - Final Results Are In!
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w_sims
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Join Date: Jan 2009 |
 Concept:In each round of this contest, you will be given a foundation on which to build a house. There are 4 different families looking for homes - one for each round. Using each family's unique requirements, you build a house on the round's foundation. You can pick any family for any round, but - obviously - you can't use any family more than once. Qualifications to Host:I am have competed in the following contests: Superb Sibling Contest (3rd), Maxis Makeover Sim Edition: Belladonna Cove (4th), Agency Search: The Next Rising Star (4th), Picture This! A Mini Contest (4th), MTS Official 2012 Calendar Contest: TS2 (July) and hosted two contests: The TV Producer Contest and The Aspiration and Me Contest. I previously ran this contest over at The Sims Circle, and it was really good fun I just had to bring it here! Rules:
Requirements:
Timeline:Each round will last for three weeks, however the rounds will overlap by a week (so during the final week of each round the next round will also be in progress.) Extensions may be offered (of no more than 2 days) if they are desperately needed - however three weeks should be sufficient. The first round will begin when the contest is approved. Judging:Each entry will be judged by 3 judges and each providing a score out of 25. The judges will mark on the follow criteria:
Contestants: Rounds:
All rounds will close at 11:59:59 BST. Family Bios:
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Last edited by wgroome : 1st May 2012 at 09:53 AM.
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15th Feb 2012, 04:22 PM
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heaven
Princess of Procrastination
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Contest Approved
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Heaven Sims | Avendale Legacy
"On the internet, you can be anything you want. It's strange that so many people choose to be stupid." Story Contest: Fairy Tale Edition - Now Taking Applications |
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15th Feb 2012, 05:29 PM
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w_sims
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Join Date: Jan 2009 |
**CHECKING IN**
Round 1:  As a reminder, you can select any of the 4 families to build for in this round (as with all rounds.) The foundation template can be rotated (but not mirrored) and can be placed anywhere on the lot. Please remember to consider the contest rules and the family's requirements. Good luck! |
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Last edited by wgroome : 16th Feb 2012 at 01:01 AM.
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16th Feb 2012, 05:49 AM
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Croutonian
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This sounds like a lot of fun! But I have a couple of questions... 1. We're allowed 2 floors within the space of the foundation - but do both floors have to be above the foundation, or can one be a basement? 2. I'm guessing driveways would be allowed as part of the garden/landscaping outside of the foundation space, but what about garages - are they allowed? |
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Competing in jones7659's Veronaville Makeover Contest!
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16th Feb 2012, 08:49 AM
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w_sims
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Croutonian... Basements are not allowed, and driveways are allowed, but garages are not. |
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16th Feb 2012, 11:44 AM
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vhanster
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This may sound a stupid question, but do we have to use the exact shape and size of the foundation picture you posted, or is it okay to tweak the sizes? |
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16th Feb 2012, 11:49 AM
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flatpack
Test Subject
Join Date: Jul 2011 |
Just a quick question, sorry if it's a really stupid question, you said that the 2nd floor couldn't go over the foundation, does that include the roof? Can the roof 'overhang' and go over the foundations? |
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16th Feb 2012, 03:33 PM
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w_sims
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vhanster... the size must stay exactly the same, but you can rotate (not mirror) the foundation any way and place it anywhere on the lot. You can also use any size lot that you want. flatpack... Nothing can overhang... your entire building must fit over the foundation. You can always use any spare space as decking or outside areas; and then put an overhanging roof over these areas. |
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17th Feb 2012, 02:30 AM
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NollemD
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2012 |
Can decks and stages be added to the foundation? How about using boolprop constrainFloorElevation true/false cheat to flatten a wall to add more room to the house? In other words, it is technically possible to make a foundation-like structure without ever adding a foundation, just use walls instead. |
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17th Feb 2012, 02:41 AM
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ForeverCamp
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Is there a lot size limit, or can it be whatever size we choose? |
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Follow the Thorpe Legacy here!
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17th Feb 2012, 02:44 AM
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kattenijin
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I'll volunteer to be a judge. You can check back through old contests to see I've both hosted and judged before. |
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Falling in love is a subtle process, a connection sparked by attraction, tested by compatibility, and forged by memory. |
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17th Feb 2012, 03:19 AM
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missroxor
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Normally I would jump at the chance to do a contest like this but I just have too many other things I need to get finished that I don't think I'll have time for this too :/ I would however still like to join in the fun so if you still have vacancies can I please be a judge? (I would spend days on a build but can judge in a few hours so I'll have time for that  )Qualifications to judge: I've judged a couple of TS2 beauty contests and then judged two contests which I also hosted (Make Me a Model and Picture This!). I've also competed in a couple of TS3 contests including the original foundations contest (2nd place) and the calendar contest (Feb). I have a few houses uploaded and have also written two build tutorials. |
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17th Feb 2012, 04:11 AM
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Riptide651
Top Secret Researcher
Join Date: Jul 2010 |
I have been DYING for one of these. Question: are we allowed to use friezes(like between floors 1 and 2) as long as they are inside the foundation frame? Also, are we allowed to build three stories? And.. (sorry about so many questions) Umm.. are we allowed to use CC, in this case Yogi-Tea's lower elevator for the friezes. And... Are we allowed to edit the terrain under the foundation, like build it on a slope. |
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17th Feb 2012, 05:18 AM
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NollemD
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Join Date: Jan 2012 |
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No, wgroome only allows a maximum of two stories. Yes, you are allowed to use custom content and also allowed to build without it. Custom content or lack thereof has no effect on the scoring, in wgroome's words. |
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17th Feb 2012, 01:45 PM
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w_sims
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NollemD... no, you cannot add decking to the foundation (and therefore changing the foundation shape at all.) The building doesn't have to exactly fit round the edge of the foundation, though, and some areas can be left to become outside decking-like areas - but the foundation itself must remain the same shape, size and must remain foundation. ForeverCamp... You can use any size lot you would like, however you can't build any external buildings such as garages or sheds (a paved outside garden area would be okay, though, for example, as long as there are no walls/roof!) Riptide651... You can only have the foundation itself and two stories on top of that, so no, you can't have a third story. I'm not familiar with the piece of CC you have mentioned, but, as long as it doesn't not interfere with any of the building rules and you believe it suits the family you are building for there is no reason you cannot use it! As for altering the terrain under the foundation, that is fine. kattenijin and missroxor... you are now judges! Thank you very much for offering to help! I still need an emergency judge, though, if anybody is interested. |
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Last edited by wgroome : 17th Feb 2012 at 02:17 PM.
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17th Feb 2012, 02:04 PM
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aUserName
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This contest looks great. A question, can we change the height of the foundation? |
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17th Feb 2012, 02:08 PM
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w_sims
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aUserName... You can change the height of the foundation, but you cannot build a basement or use any other "trick" - as it were - to gain extra building space by using a tall foundation. |
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Last edited by wgroome : 17th Feb 2012 at 04:23 PM.
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18th Feb 2012, 08:27 PM
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Yenkas
Test Subject
Join Date: Jun 2009 |
I can't believe I've never posted on the forums. I was notified on livejournal and decided to give the contest a go. Very excited for it! I've chosen for the Montenegro family. It was very hard to take only eight pictures, though. Rain Montenegro, the struggling artist has specialised in painting and pottery and her pots can be found everywhere, from dining room to bathroom. However, she loves green and greenery and makes flower bouquets for fun as well. Rain has a fondness for IKEA furniture.    The overviews   Her atelier / studio room  Living room  Kitchen + Dining Room  Bedroom |
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19th Feb 2012, 12:56 AM
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Riptide651
Top Secret Researcher
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Sry more questions :/ Does a frieze count as a story? |
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Why did I move here? I guess it was the weather.
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19th Feb 2012, 01:16 AM
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w_sims
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Yenkas... Thank you for the first - and I must say, a lovely - entry! Riptide651... I am counting stories as they are counted in the game... foundation is not included as a level, then you get two levels of playable space and a three level for roofs (you can't have any useable space on this floor, so no roof top terraces on the third level!) |
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Last edited by wgroome : 19th Feb 2012 at 11:38 AM.
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19th Feb 2012, 02:22 AM
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aaries16
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My first time doing one of these! Here is my entry for round 1, the Barkworth family.
Here is the front of the house. The lot is completely surrounded by pine trees. They have a porch swing on the front porch.  1st floor layout. It is an open floorplan.  2nd floor layout. One bedroom, connected to the main bathroom.  Kitchen. Mike and Meadow eat at the counters on days when it's yucky outside. They prefer to eat outdoors most days.  Living Room. They tend to cuddle on their couch in front of the fire.  Bedroom. Meadow has her sewing machine in here for making homemade quilts.  Main Bathroom. Simple, with the flowers that Meadow likes.  Backyard. As much as the Barkworths love the inside of their house, they love their outdoor space even more. It's like they're on a camping trip every day.  |
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Last edited by aaries16 : 19th Feb 2012 at 03:57 AM.
Reason: Grammar
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19th Feb 2012, 04:42 AM
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Round 1 - MONTENEGRO
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ForeverCamp
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I built the first foundation for Rain Montenegro:  I envisioned Rain to be a carefree, slightly-eccentric sort of artist, so her home has plenty of bright, mildly-mismatched colour schemes and writing and drawing on the walls throughout the main level of her home.   I'm pretty proud of that kitchen and studio, I'm not going to lie. I had a lot of fun designing the colour scheme for that one.    Rain's living room loft and bedroom are both a little less... splashy than the kitchen area, but still have lots of colour to inspire her artwork:   I think I'm actually going to leave that house where it is in Pleasantview - I like it for a future resident. |
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19th Feb 2012, 11:45 AM
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w_sims
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aaries16, ForeverCamp... Thank you for two more awesome entries. My favourite part of this challenge is that everyone doesn't have to pick the same family every round, which means that every round we get to see some really clever uses of the same foundations, and yours are no exception! |
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19th Feb 2012, 06:53 PM
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sandymdh
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Dear Mr and Mrs Barkworth, Thank you for registering with our real estate agency. We have a new listing today which I think would be just what you're looking for. It's a modern take on a log cabin, maybe not as traditional as you were looking for but it has some real advantages over that style. Firstly it has large windows and lets in a lot of light as well as great views of the outdoors. Secondly it has room for a small seating area on each floor at the front of the house and a good size garden with fruit and veg patch, hot tub and eating area. The house is situated next to a park too so perfect for outdoor lovers.  The ground floor contains a small hallway with spiral staircase. To the left is a front-to-back living room with focal point fireplace. There are patio doors at the back giving easy access to the garden.  To the other side of the hallway is the dining room with eating area and cabinet.  Past the dining room is a small W.C. and fully equipped kitchen.  Upstairs provides a master bedroom with ensuite shower room and small walk-in wardrobe.  The main bathroom has been decorated in keeping with the home using timber panelling. It boasts a large bath and his & hers sinks.  There is a second double-bedroom which would be perfect for guests. Floor Plans: Ground Floor  First Floor  Despite the modern design the interior has been decorated in a traditional style and would feel as homely as any log cabin. Most rooms, if not using the original timber cladding, have wooden panelling and wallpaper bringing some colour into the house. It is a house designed for lovers of the outdoors! |
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20th Feb 2012, 05:41 AM
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LadyAwesome
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How long until applications have to be in? |
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