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5th Apr 2025 at 5:28 PM
5th Apr 2025 at 5:28 PM
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And the full results are in!
Congratulations to @simsample for winning this round with the first PERFECT SCORE!
As the host, I also want to congratulate @simsfreq for the lot that had to be rushed and the fine job that was done under the circumstances.
Congratulations to each and every contestant - you have done well and you all can be proud of the work you have done. Just look at how many of you ended above 60! Excellent work from everyone of you and you made the judges work hard
Thank you again to @CatherineTCJD and @joandsarah77 for the hard work and the careful thought you put into judging all the entries.
I hope all of you will enjoy the last round!
Modder - 61.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
(Ticket machine needed some searching, but I found it).
JUDGE 1- 19.5
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
I love this lot and don’t see any reason to deduct points for building skills, because I don’t think using CFE or anything like that would improve this lot.
Lovely roof, good choice of windows, wall papers and floors.
The interior is lovely too, except that I will miss a mirror in the bathroom. The exterior is perfect (I love the way you used the columns) and while I, personally, would like more bowling alleys for my sims, the lot is perfectly playable. (I would love to put this lot in my own hood)!
JUDGE B - 18
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR= 5
PLAYABILITY - 4
COMMENTS
Your exterior is perfect! Even without knowing it is a Bowling Ally, you just KNOW that's what it is! I love the kitschy colors and roof angles.
The back view roof angle might've wanted to come down one or two degrees to meet the columns better... but then, maybe the 2-story windows would've had issues???
I would have put a high privacy window in each of the bathrooms, but that's just my claustrophobia talking. Your bathrooms are nicely done. I even like the slightly mismatched tile... but I'm missing mirrors?
I see what you are trying to do with the inside awning – but I think, since it conflicts with the burger-thing's backdrop, it would be better if left out all together.
I love that there's a back door and a back patio. I'm not seeing a fire alarm with the stove though.
JUDGE C - 19
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR- 5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Interesting design choice, I like it a lot. Well laid out.
Loving the retro feel with the lime and pink.
Very inviting, I want to go and bowl here! The lime columns really set it off. Good overall use of the land space.
simsample - 65
REQUIREMENTS - 5
JUDGE A 20
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
The way the different rooms and shapes is combined into a coherent and very attractive unit is excellent.
Great choice of walls, floors, windows and objects, and everything is perfectly placed.
This may well be the perfect entry!
JUDGE B - 20
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
OMG
. I'm still giggling! What a great write-up and another awesome lot.
Because you CFE'd a dome over the cantina, I can give you a 5 for skill.
I love the thought – and knowledge/use of CC – that went into this build.
I hope Diana and her new husband rake in lots of Ningis with this venture.
JUDGE C - 20
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
From Flintstones to the Jetsons. This is another amazing build.
Aliens ice skating for their leisure time is rather amusing.
Everything about this is interesting and really looks to be on some far-flung planet.
Those native Saskions better be careful!
Perfectly in keeping with the inside.
Everything about this lot is wow.
Aysarth - 57
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 17.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 4.5
PLAYABILITY – 4.5
COMMENTS
A very light and good-looking lot from you, lovely floorplan, great interior and neat outside. I don’t see an outside door, it is always better to prevent stomping.
I always like windows/glass, letting the natural light through.
Lovely use of plants, interesting floorplan and a very good idea too! I don’t like the showers, some sims are shy!
Still, a lot you can be proud of, and, as always from you, one that is quite unique.
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -4
COMMENTS
What an interesting looking building. I really like how you tied together the outdoor planter plants and the indoor oasis plants. It suits the desert atmosphere nicely.
Those open showers {shudders} is that how RL gyms are? I would need some privacy! However, I think your sims will be fine with the three toilets available to them. Thank you for adding an employee bathroom.
I'm not really enjoying the 'mint' colored paneling, or the lime bathroom tiles. I like the olive and cream palette in the other areas. Maybe if the paneling was the lighter wood color, I'd like it better. The floor plan is interesting though – and I can see that your sims will enjoy it.
If the cafe “cooks” food, (and it looks like is does) then it should have a fire alarm – and I'm not seeing one. There is no back exit. The Fire Marshall is concerned.
JUDGE C – 18.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
An interesting modern build, I like the green house roof pieces.
I am guessing the build is meant to be like a green house.
Airy and light. I like the indoor plants. I get the jungle feel, but it’s a shame it looks out onto desert and concrete.
I almost expected a jungle type scene from the blurb, but the garden beds are nicely done. One out the back would have been nice.
pinkdynamite - 56
.REQUIREMENTS – 5
(Hard to see much of the office and staff room, though).
JUDGE 1- 17
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 4
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
A lovely and clever lot by you again. Tiny things bothering me: the grand interior is grand, for sure, but some places a bit too dark. The exterior does not live up to the grand interior (although it is neat). Still a nice opera house for fancy sims to visit.
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL -4
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -4
COMMENTS
Yes! I believed that this is an opera house - until I got a peek backstage...
OK, I'll shove my inner-theatre-nerd back in the closet and realize that sims don't really need a green room, props storage, dressing rooms, or costuming space backstage. *sigh* Also, the pit and foyer really should have carpeting. The pit needs a rehearsal piano, too.
I love how you did the box seats, and how you used the space in the auditorium. It looks like you forgot to put in a ceiling? But there is an emergency exit, thank you!
The outside front area, where the columns are, should not be a popcorn ceiling.
I like your “look” though, and the landscaping is very nicely done.
JUDGE C - 18
BUILD SKILL -4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Thank you for the closer pictures.
While the outside shell is deceptively small and basic it hides a lot inside.
Good use of stage and foundation tool. I really like the orchestra pit and box seat areas.
I get you were trying to add interest with the dome roof but it doesn’t quite work for me.
Interior - Here you really captured the look and feel of a fancy small Opera House. The colours and textures used all say that this is for wealthy and decerning sims.
Outside is rather plain and doesn’t match the inside energy. Maybe some more pavement, a fountain, some gardens. It feels like it was plopped down onto an expanse of grass.
I noticed the pond so its good you added something, although I doubt this type of clientele would be fishing in their finery.
shastakiss - 62.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 19.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR – 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
The roof is pretty and the lot is lovely, but it is hard to know what it is from the outside. With not many windows at the front, it may be a bakery/sweet/ice cream shop! A sign – or some roller skates somewhere – would have made a huge difference to me.
Pretty though, with a lovely colour scheme and objects well placed. Looks like a lot of (sweet, sweet) fun too and (giggles at the skeleton) if any sim can play around in it. (Skating dinosaur tempts me to give you an extra point).
Needs a screenshot of the whole floorplan as well, please? It will just make it a bit easier to understand. (Not extra, under required).
JUDGE B - 19
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=5
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
CUTE swoopie roof and another 2-click foundation. YAY!!!
Where-oh-where did you find the roof recolor/default with a candy-cane underside? OMG.
I am really not a fan of those open showers... but I guess, that's how it's done. (Obvi, I'm not a sports person!)
Your color palette and coordinated patterns and textures are perfect. This is a very “sweet” build.
JUDGE C – 19
BUILD SKILL -4,5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
I appreciate the closer overheads, but can we have one showing the whole floorplan as well?
I love the curved roofs on this build. Nicely laid out.
This looks like it would be a fun place to visit. Love the cute dinosaur roller skating picture. Not quite sure if this is a roller rink with sweets or a sweet shop with roller skating.
This is an interesting building with good use of the land and some nice landscaping. I thought this was going to be an upmarket sweet shop, maybe something relating to skating outside like a sign would help.
AndrewGloria - 53.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 16
BUILD SKILL – 3.5
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 3.5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
The 2 separate buildings don’t work for me. The long building is just a bit too long (perhaps an L-shaped or U-shaped building would have worked better).
The interior is rather nice, though, and the floorplan is good. I just don’t like sims entering straight into the performance area, a little lobby would have made more sense. I like the stage and the balcony. I think the choice of wallpapers and floors could also have been a bit more upscale, but it is not boring.
I like the tree on the hill, landscaping looks nice. The posters are not quite the answer to making that long grey wall interesting imo, perhaps breaking up the wall paper with something like musical wallpapers would have helped. But the posters do make it a tiny bit more interesting. Personally, I am not sure if anything could really improve that long wall!
Definitely a fun lot to play, and the kids dancing along look too cute!
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL -3
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
That's a whole lotta grey there... but OK, it makes sense. And the posters are appropriate for the venue. I don't understand why the entrance alcove is stark white – I'd think it would be the same cinderblock as used in the side of the building. And why did you use the purple storybook stairs? The tavern building (especially the back side) is too white as well. It would look better if that building was done to match the Fay's Fieldstone wallpaper.
The ground cover and landscaping is nice.
Thank you for remembering fire alarm(s) and the back doors.
I like the tiered balcony and auditorium. And you made your color choices work inside. Although, I'm not a fan of the 2nd story wallpaper over the stage. Maybe putting the flames around the top and a matched solid blue(?) around the bottom level, would be more cohesive. A curtain across the transition from dressing room to stage, would also be appropriate. Why did you fence the square in front of the stage stairs? (And not fence all the way back to the stage?) If you don't want riff-raff climbing on stage, just delete those stairs altogether.
The lot design and room layout is good. I'm seeing improvement! Keep working at it!
JUDGE C – 16.5
BUILD SKILL -3.5
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
I like the use of stage tool including the dressing room area. The balcony is a nice addition. I don’t think the separate staff room and bar really work but it does help use up some land. The main building is blocky due to its size with a lack of windows on the front.
Inside feels like a fun social vibe. I like the windows from the office looking onto the stage.
The bar area feels kind of flat, and due to the overall size, I can see you had to go for cheap paint and deco again. Just making things a bit smaller can save money for these things.
It’s good to see a variety of landscaping. The blank grey walls facing two roads (even with the small posters) make this look like a prison. There are large murals by ninth wave and others you could have used to make this an exciting focal point.
Phantomknight - 59
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 18.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY – 4.5
COMMENTS
Very neat, functional, great idea too. I think the lot looks attractive, the outside is neat, the inside too, and the only thing needed is a chair and a towel in both corners for the 2 boxers – and showers that can be used by shy sims! 😊
Not convinced about the flat roof part, but I like the exterior and interior choice of walls and floors. I like the landscaping and the parking area, the placement of windows.
Looks like a lot of fun and I appreciate the lovely details everywhere
JUDGE B - 17
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4 (door)
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- Kudos for a 'figural' building shaped like a llama!
I like your use of outer wall claddings – they add interest. The landscaping and outside areas are also well suited to the lot.
The inside floor plan looks well thought out too. Your sims should enjoy this venue.
Thank you for the privacy wall between the open showers. (I still wouldn't use those showers, but it's better.) There is no back exit. The Fire Marshall is concerned.
JUDGE C – 18.5
BUILD SKILL -4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
This build is quite interesting but seems a little confused. I am getting castle vibes with a modern flat roof. Good floor plan and window placement.
Good to see the Tudor walls inside in keeping with the outside. You could have continued with more rustic furniture instead of the chrome laminate tables. I really like the boxing ring, a unique idea.
I also like the large windows so those above can look out onto it. Overall, very realistic.
The flat roof area might have looked better with some fence trimming, maybe leaning more into the castle look.
Some decent landscaping and good to see a car park to take up some of the space.
Pollino - 63
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 19.5
BUILD SKILL – 5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR – 4.5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
What an excellent build, and what a show of skill, Pollino! That tower is something else indeed!
You have paid such a lot of attention to detail inside and it looks stunning. I also like the choice of floors and wallpapers (and carpet paper?) everywhere.
I would have liked some rocks (moon rocks? Pieces of fallen meteors?) on the ground around the tower. The landscaping is good, though.
Beware of the fire marshall, I think there is no extra door?
You are getting closer to a perfect entry. I think the difference would be in a bit of extra attention to the landscaping, and, since this is Strangetown, something for all those alien kids running around (I am sure the Curious boys would love to rock up with their kids some time, and teach them where they come from). And General Grant may take his (probably unwilling) kids too, pretending to be part of a family outing in order to spy on the enemy.
JUDGE B - 19
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- Another inventive build! I love it!!! Kudos for doing it CC-Free too.
While it is certainly inventive, I'm not seeing any real building “skill” - so I can't give you a 5 there. But it is an amazing build! ...WAIT-a-MINUTE! That is carpet, not wall, and the slant is not an optical illusion – you built the “beam”/base with CFE! Hot dog, that's a 5. .
I would like to see more windows around on the back side, and of course, there is no emergency exit. Gah!
Claustrphobes – even if we know how to ask for directions – should never willingly get in a spacecraft.
I'm sure Strangetown is glad Diana decided to enlighten their cultural curiosity. Thank you!
JUDGE C – 19,5
BUILD SKILL -5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Very interesting build and will fit right into Strangetown.
Interior: Love it, it feels like we are inside a spaceship.
Do I want to know what they are doing to Circe? 😊
Exterior: First thing I noticed is the large green abduction base.
The landscaping is okay but there could have been some rocks and terrain forming.
Pebblerocker - 61
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 18.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR – 4.5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
Amazing entry, idea and details. The roof is nice, but something about it bothers me for some reason.
I think I would have liked a fancy wooden floor. And railings for the stairs outside, but in total, it is a lovely lot.
(not affecting your points, but a play area for the kids, inside or/and out, would have been nice. After all, those 2 snotty families must have had them to still exist)!
JUDGE B - 18
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
Thank you for the very pleasant tour. The tea is delicious! And, I must admit I noticed that Ms Silke's profile mirrors Nikolai's with a somewhat familial similarity.
I think I would like the roofline better if the mansard roof ran along the sides too. The central entrance with pediment, columns, and stairs is impressive. Did you run out of funding to do a “proper” roof? Also... shouldn't the front stairs have handrails?
The landscaping, front patio, and wedding arch areas are very pretty.
Thank you, again, for pointing our your period defaults.
The interior flooring (downstairs) – I like how you delineated areas by using the different floors of that set... I just think it looks more like painted cement, or patio tile than a Grand House interior floor. A parquet would've suited better (IMHO.)
You've used your spaces well. I'm sure your sims will have plenty of room to move freely without stompies – you even have room to expand, if business picks up.
JUDGE C – 19.5
BUILD SKILL -4.5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Nice build with an interesting floor plan. I like the staffroom in the basement.
Feels refined and old, I would expect it to be packed with antiques. 😊 Packs a lot into a small space.
The lovely garden matches the old and stately exterior.
Monsieur_Oshima - 61
EQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 18,5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR – 4
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
Stunning lot to start off with, it really made me smile when I first saw it. Well built, great layout and décor too, and the kids’ room is pretty.
The only problem I have with your lot is the space where the stars are being gazed at. It should ideally be open, with columns, but even huge windows or arches would have made more sense to me.
A little more flowers or shrubs at the front?
Pretty certain though, that my sims would have a great time visiting.
Requirements met – And I love the kids’ room! - 5
JUDGE B - 18
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- Impressive building! It could easily be a church too (Hagia Sophia, comes to mind.) That is a terrific use for that quinoed brick. I don't think I have ever used that!
I like that you shaped the lot – you gave it interest, and the landscaping is nice.
The floor plan and displays are all very well done. Kudos to Nixy's orrery!
I have a problem though, with the observation area being walled in... Maybe open air columns and fencing? Would be better?
Since you are not opposed to using CC – I'd also like to see better matched windows
JUDGE C – 19,5
BUILD SKILL -5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
What an interesting and unique roof. I like it a lot.
Good floor plan and layout.
Traditional and warm like the outside. Nicely decorated
I really like the overall look of this, but I am not a fan of the change to wood cladding. Good use of terrain shaping. Shame there weren’t a few more plants or a larger bush in that empty spot out the front. Still, points for adding the terrain paint.
Meowingcookie - 55
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 16.5
BUILD SKILL –4
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 4
PLAYABILITY – 4.5
COMMENTS
A good-looking lot, but it seems just obvious that some windows are missing. The inside is nice as well, but I think the bathrooms could have been downstairs. I think the building needs some plants/flowers/shrubs at the front to soften the effect a bit, but it does also remind me of a natural spa/pool place where I live.
I like the stained window too. Neat and functional in total. Some things are hard to see, like the open/closed sign, and the view for the staff room and office is not good (you are allowed screenshots as needed under the required shots for extra floor plans).
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL - 3
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- The building has a nice “manor house” shape, but it seems like it is missing a few windows? It's very austere looking. Some landscaping in front might help?
You did a great job insetting the greenhouse roof/sunroof. And I like your big focal point - the stained-glass windows. I'm not sure the modern pool ladders and diving board work, it seems like they should be of an older style. The interior arch/columns and the iron fence denote an earlier, non-modern era.
I like that you thought to put in handicap accessible bathrooms... and, I see that there is an elevator; but you had plenty of room to put them on the ground floor, which would have been even better.
JUDGE C – 17.5
BUILD SKILL -4
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
A nice build, this does look like a restored older building with a newly added skylight.
Romans used coloured glass but did not yet make stained glass like that window. Nice as it is, it would be more fitting on a church.
Inside feels old and restored too. Good to see some columns but I would like to have seen more or some other deco or tables and chairs; it feels a little bare.
Nice and tidy, I would have liked to see more landscaping. Maybe a strip of flowers out the front. There is no terrain paint under the tree, adding some will make it look more realistic.
simsfreq - 54.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
(Host – My 7-year old grandson thinks this is the best lot of them all).
JUDGE 1- 16
BUILD SKILL – 3.5
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 3.5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
This has turned out quite well for somebody who had to fix the game first! Thank you for the effort you put into getting the lot up in time.
Nice roof you have going there. Nice work inside too. Floorplan is a bit hard to make out but looks functional. It does mean I cannot quite make out how playable the lot is. Like the décor, colour, choice of chairs and objects.
The exterior may be a bit on the boring side, and I think a bit of colour (wallpaper around the entrance), a sign indicating that it is a soft playground, etc. would have made a change there. For a venue catering for kids, it may simply need more colour. The bit of landscaping looks the start of something promising.
This lot may not be perfect, but I do like it enough to use it in my own hood! I believe my own sims and their kids would love to visit. It seems exciting enough and easy to play too.
COMMENTS
JUDGE B– 16
BUILD SKILL -3
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
- That is one BIG ball pit! I bet your sim kidlets will have a blast in there!
I know you were having computer issues, but I wish you could've done more with the outside “look” and landscaping of your lot. Thank you for remembering fire alarms and an emergency/back door. The hallway buffer zone to the office and staff areas is a good thought too – your employees will appreciate that.
I like the different levels and themed areas. It looks like a fun place to explore.
I'm missing mirrors and lights in the bathrooms. And are there lights in the staff/office rooms? I'm glad to see a place like this with a diaper changing station, and potties for the little tykes.
You have obviously spent time in establishments like this in RL.
I wouldn't want to have to clean that ball pit. Ewwww! LOL!
JUDGE C – 17.5
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=3.5
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
Comments
Please do a single overhead shot not 2 (pics 2 and 3) Add extras if it’s too large a building.
There are also areas that I would love to see (pic 4) to the left. Is it a beach? A River? It looks exciting but I have no idea.
(pic 24) Is mostly a blank wall.
Picture (28) of the bathrooms is the perfect way to show these smaller rooms.
This is an interesting build with the floor plan and levels, but I am struggling to understand what I am seeing. Is that opaque glass or is the ‘white mask’ something you added to the pictures?
Not sure why you used Asian windows on a non-Asian build.
This really seems like an exciting place, and you used a lot of creativity in making it. I wish I could load up this lot and have a look around
Exterior - This looks like a white factory that someone plopped down on the grass. I don’t think the outside would excite a child.
There is very little landscaping. The outside look and decor are as important as the inside.
Honestly not sure on the playability here as I can’t see it well enough on the overheads.
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Congratulations to @simsample for winning this round with the first PERFECT SCORE!
As the host, I also want to congratulate @simsfreq for the lot that had to be rushed and the fine job that was done under the circumstances.
Congratulations to each and every contestant - you have done well and you all can be proud of the work you have done. Just look at how many of you ended above 60! Excellent work from everyone of you and you made the judges work hard
Thank you again to @CatherineTCJD and @joandsarah77 for the hard work and the careful thought you put into judging all the entries.
I hope all of you will enjoy the last round!
Modder - 61.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
(Ticket machine needed some searching, but I found it).
JUDGE 1- 19.5
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
I love this lot and don’t see any reason to deduct points for building skills, because I don’t think using CFE or anything like that would improve this lot.
Lovely roof, good choice of windows, wall papers and floors.
The interior is lovely too, except that I will miss a mirror in the bathroom. The exterior is perfect (I love the way you used the columns) and while I, personally, would like more bowling alleys for my sims, the lot is perfectly playable. (I would love to put this lot in my own hood)!
JUDGE B - 18
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR= 5
PLAYABILITY - 4
COMMENTS
Your exterior is perfect! Even without knowing it is a Bowling Ally, you just KNOW that's what it is! I love the kitschy colors and roof angles.
The back view roof angle might've wanted to come down one or two degrees to meet the columns better... but then, maybe the 2-story windows would've had issues???
I would have put a high privacy window in each of the bathrooms, but that's just my claustrophobia talking. Your bathrooms are nicely done. I even like the slightly mismatched tile... but I'm missing mirrors?
I see what you are trying to do with the inside awning – but I think, since it conflicts with the burger-thing's backdrop, it would be better if left out all together.
I love that there's a back door and a back patio. I'm not seeing a fire alarm with the stove though.
JUDGE C - 19
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR- 5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Interesting design choice, I like it a lot. Well laid out.
Loving the retro feel with the lime and pink.
Very inviting, I want to go and bowl here! The lime columns really set it off. Good overall use of the land space.
simsample - 65
REQUIREMENTS - 5
JUDGE A 20
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
The way the different rooms and shapes is combined into a coherent and very attractive unit is excellent.
Great choice of walls, floors, windows and objects, and everything is perfectly placed.
This may well be the perfect entry!
JUDGE B - 20
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
OMG
. I'm still giggling! What a great write-up and another awesome lot.Because you CFE'd a dome over the cantina, I can give you a 5 for skill.
I love the thought – and knowledge/use of CC – that went into this build.
I hope Diana and her new husband rake in lots of Ningis with this venture.
JUDGE C - 20
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
From Flintstones to the Jetsons. This is another amazing build.
Aliens ice skating for their leisure time is rather amusing.
Everything about this is interesting and really looks to be on some far-flung planet.
Those native Saskions better be careful!
Perfectly in keeping with the inside.
Everything about this lot is wow.
Aysarth - 57
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 17.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 4.5
PLAYABILITY – 4.5
COMMENTS
A very light and good-looking lot from you, lovely floorplan, great interior and neat outside. I don’t see an outside door, it is always better to prevent stomping.
I always like windows/glass, letting the natural light through.
Lovely use of plants, interesting floorplan and a very good idea too! I don’t like the showers, some sims are shy!
Still, a lot you can be proud of, and, as always from you, one that is quite unique.
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -4
COMMENTS
What an interesting looking building. I really like how you tied together the outdoor planter plants and the indoor oasis plants. It suits the desert atmosphere nicely.
Those open showers {shudders} is that how RL gyms are? I would need some privacy! However, I think your sims will be fine with the three toilets available to them. Thank you for adding an employee bathroom.
I'm not really enjoying the 'mint' colored paneling, or the lime bathroom tiles. I like the olive and cream palette in the other areas. Maybe if the paneling was the lighter wood color, I'd like it better. The floor plan is interesting though – and I can see that your sims will enjoy it.
If the cafe “cooks” food, (and it looks like is does) then it should have a fire alarm – and I'm not seeing one. There is no back exit. The Fire Marshall is concerned.
JUDGE C – 18.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
An interesting modern build, I like the green house roof pieces.
I am guessing the build is meant to be like a green house.
Airy and light. I like the indoor plants. I get the jungle feel, but it’s a shame it looks out onto desert and concrete.
I almost expected a jungle type scene from the blurb, but the garden beds are nicely done. One out the back would have been nice.
pinkdynamite - 56
.REQUIREMENTS – 5
(Hard to see much of the office and staff room, though).
JUDGE 1- 17
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 4
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
A lovely and clever lot by you again. Tiny things bothering me: the grand interior is grand, for sure, but some places a bit too dark. The exterior does not live up to the grand interior (although it is neat). Still a nice opera house for fancy sims to visit.
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL -4
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -4
COMMENTS
Yes! I believed that this is an opera house - until I got a peek backstage...
OK, I'll shove my inner-theatre-nerd back in the closet and realize that sims don't really need a green room, props storage, dressing rooms, or costuming space backstage. *sigh* Also, the pit and foyer really should have carpeting. The pit needs a rehearsal piano, too.
I love how you did the box seats, and how you used the space in the auditorium. It looks like you forgot to put in a ceiling? But there is an emergency exit, thank you!
The outside front area, where the columns are, should not be a popcorn ceiling.
I like your “look” though, and the landscaping is very nicely done.
JUDGE C - 18
BUILD SKILL -4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Thank you for the closer pictures.
While the outside shell is deceptively small and basic it hides a lot inside.
Good use of stage and foundation tool. I really like the orchestra pit and box seat areas.
I get you were trying to add interest with the dome roof but it doesn’t quite work for me.
Interior - Here you really captured the look and feel of a fancy small Opera House. The colours and textures used all say that this is for wealthy and decerning sims.
Outside is rather plain and doesn’t match the inside energy. Maybe some more pavement, a fountain, some gardens. It feels like it was plopped down onto an expanse of grass.
I noticed the pond so its good you added something, although I doubt this type of clientele would be fishing in their finery.
shastakiss - 62.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 19.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR – 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
The roof is pretty and the lot is lovely, but it is hard to know what it is from the outside. With not many windows at the front, it may be a bakery/sweet/ice cream shop! A sign – or some roller skates somewhere – would have made a huge difference to me.
Pretty though, with a lovely colour scheme and objects well placed. Looks like a lot of (sweet, sweet) fun too and (giggles at the skeleton) if any sim can play around in it. (Skating dinosaur tempts me to give you an extra point).
Needs a screenshot of the whole floorplan as well, please? It will just make it a bit easier to understand. (Not extra, under required).
JUDGE B - 19
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=5
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
CUTE swoopie roof and another 2-click foundation. YAY!!!
Where-oh-where did you find the roof recolor/default with a candy-cane underside? OMG.
I am really not a fan of those open showers... but I guess, that's how it's done. (Obvi, I'm not a sports person!)
Your color palette and coordinated patterns and textures are perfect. This is a very “sweet” build.
JUDGE C – 19
BUILD SKILL -4,5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
I appreciate the closer overheads, but can we have one showing the whole floorplan as well?
I love the curved roofs on this build. Nicely laid out.
This looks like it would be a fun place to visit. Love the cute dinosaur roller skating picture. Not quite sure if this is a roller rink with sweets or a sweet shop with roller skating.
This is an interesting building with good use of the land and some nice landscaping. I thought this was going to be an upmarket sweet shop, maybe something relating to skating outside like a sign would help.
AndrewGloria - 53.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 16
BUILD SKILL – 3.5
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 3.5
PLAYABILITY - 5
COMMENTS
The 2 separate buildings don’t work for me. The long building is just a bit too long (perhaps an L-shaped or U-shaped building would have worked better).
The interior is rather nice, though, and the floorplan is good. I just don’t like sims entering straight into the performance area, a little lobby would have made more sense. I like the stage and the balcony. I think the choice of wallpapers and floors could also have been a bit more upscale, but it is not boring.
I like the tree on the hill, landscaping looks nice. The posters are not quite the answer to making that long grey wall interesting imo, perhaps breaking up the wall paper with something like musical wallpapers would have helped. But the posters do make it a tiny bit more interesting. Personally, I am not sure if anything could really improve that long wall!
Definitely a fun lot to play, and the kids dancing along look too cute!
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL -3
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
That's a whole lotta grey there... but OK, it makes sense. And the posters are appropriate for the venue. I don't understand why the entrance alcove is stark white – I'd think it would be the same cinderblock as used in the side of the building. And why did you use the purple storybook stairs? The tavern building (especially the back side) is too white as well. It would look better if that building was done to match the Fay's Fieldstone wallpaper.
The ground cover and landscaping is nice.
Thank you for remembering fire alarm(s) and the back doors.
I like the tiered balcony and auditorium. And you made your color choices work inside. Although, I'm not a fan of the 2nd story wallpaper over the stage. Maybe putting the flames around the top and a matched solid blue(?) around the bottom level, would be more cohesive. A curtain across the transition from dressing room to stage, would also be appropriate. Why did you fence the square in front of the stage stairs? (And not fence all the way back to the stage?) If you don't want riff-raff climbing on stage, just delete those stairs altogether.
The lot design and room layout is good. I'm seeing improvement! Keep working at it!
JUDGE C – 16.5
BUILD SKILL -3.5
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
I like the use of stage tool including the dressing room area. The balcony is a nice addition. I don’t think the separate staff room and bar really work but it does help use up some land. The main building is blocky due to its size with a lack of windows on the front.
Inside feels like a fun social vibe. I like the windows from the office looking onto the stage.
The bar area feels kind of flat, and due to the overall size, I can see you had to go for cheap paint and deco again. Just making things a bit smaller can save money for these things.
It’s good to see a variety of landscaping. The blank grey walls facing two roads (even with the small posters) make this look like a prison. There are large murals by ninth wave and others you could have used to make this an exciting focal point.
Phantomknight - 59
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 18.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR - 5
PLAYABILITY – 4.5
COMMENTS
Very neat, functional, great idea too. I think the lot looks attractive, the outside is neat, the inside too, and the only thing needed is a chair and a towel in both corners for the 2 boxers – and showers that can be used by shy sims! 😊
Not convinced about the flat roof part, but I like the exterior and interior choice of walls and floors. I like the landscaping and the parking area, the placement of windows.
Looks like a lot of fun and I appreciate the lovely details everywhere
JUDGE B - 17
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4 (door)
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- Kudos for a 'figural' building shaped like a llama!
I like your use of outer wall claddings – they add interest. The landscaping and outside areas are also well suited to the lot.
The inside floor plan looks well thought out too. Your sims should enjoy this venue.
Thank you for the privacy wall between the open showers. (I still wouldn't use those showers, but it's better.) There is no back exit. The Fire Marshall is concerned.
JUDGE C – 18.5
BUILD SKILL -4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
This build is quite interesting but seems a little confused. I am getting castle vibes with a modern flat roof. Good floor plan and window placement.
Good to see the Tudor walls inside in keeping with the outside. You could have continued with more rustic furniture instead of the chrome laminate tables. I really like the boxing ring, a unique idea.
I also like the large windows so those above can look out onto it. Overall, very realistic.
The flat roof area might have looked better with some fence trimming, maybe leaning more into the castle look.
Some decent landscaping and good to see a car park to take up some of the space.
Pollino - 63
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 19.5
BUILD SKILL – 5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR – 4.5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
What an excellent build, and what a show of skill, Pollino! That tower is something else indeed!
You have paid such a lot of attention to detail inside and it looks stunning. I also like the choice of floors and wallpapers (and carpet paper?) everywhere.
I would have liked some rocks (moon rocks? Pieces of fallen meteors?) on the ground around the tower. The landscaping is good, though.
Beware of the fire marshall, I think there is no extra door?
You are getting closer to a perfect entry. I think the difference would be in a bit of extra attention to the landscaping, and, since this is Strangetown, something for all those alien kids running around (I am sure the Curious boys would love to rock up with their kids some time, and teach them where they come from). And General Grant may take his (probably unwilling) kids too, pretending to be part of a family outing in order to spy on the enemy.
JUDGE B - 19
BUILD SKILL - 5
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- Another inventive build! I love it!!! Kudos for doing it CC-Free too.
While it is certainly inventive, I'm not seeing any real building “skill” - so I can't give you a 5 there. But it is an amazing build!
...WAIT-a-MINUTE! That is carpet, not wall, and the slant is not an optical illusion – you built the “beam”/base with CFE! Hot dog, that's a 5. .I would like to see more windows around on the back side, and of course, there is no emergency exit. Gah!
Claustrphobes – even if we know how to ask for directions – should never willingly get in a spacecraft.I'm sure Strangetown is glad Diana decided to enlighten their cultural curiosity. Thank you!
JUDGE C – 19,5
BUILD SKILL -5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Very interesting build and will fit right into Strangetown.
Interior: Love it, it feels like we are inside a spaceship.
Do I want to know what they are doing to Circe? 😊
Exterior: First thing I noticed is the large green abduction base.
The landscaping is okay but there could have been some rocks and terrain forming.
Pebblerocker - 61
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 18.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR – 4.5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
Amazing entry, idea and details. The roof is nice, but something about it bothers me for some reason.
I think I would have liked a fancy wooden floor. And railings for the stairs outside, but in total, it is a lovely lot.
(not affecting your points, but a play area for the kids, inside or/and out, would have been nice. After all, those 2 snotty families must have had them to still exist)!
JUDGE B - 18
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
Thank you for the very pleasant tour. The tea is delicious! And, I must admit I noticed that Ms Silke's profile mirrors Nikolai's with a somewhat familial similarity.
I think I would like the roofline better if the mansard roof ran along the sides too. The central entrance with pediment, columns, and stairs is impressive. Did you run out of funding to do a “proper” roof? Also... shouldn't the front stairs have handrails?
The landscaping, front patio, and wedding arch areas are very pretty.
Thank you, again, for pointing our your period defaults.
The interior flooring (downstairs) – I like how you delineated areas by using the different floors of that set... I just think it looks more like painted cement, or patio tile than a Grand House interior floor. A parquet would've suited better (IMHO.)
You've used your spaces well. I'm sure your sims will have plenty of room to move freely without stompies – you even have room to expand, if business picks up.
JUDGE C – 19.5
BUILD SKILL -4.5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
Nice build with an interesting floor plan. I like the staffroom in the basement.
Feels refined and old, I would expect it to be packed with antiques. 😊 Packs a lot into a small space.
The lovely garden matches the old and stately exterior.
Monsieur_Oshima - 61
EQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 18,5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR – 4
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
Stunning lot to start off with, it really made me smile when I first saw it. Well built, great layout and décor too, and the kids’ room is pretty.
The only problem I have with your lot is the space where the stars are being gazed at. It should ideally be open, with columns, but even huge windows or arches would have made more sense to me.
A little more flowers or shrubs at the front?
Pretty certain though, that my sims would have a great time visiting.
Requirements met – And I love the kids’ room! - 5
JUDGE B - 18
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- Impressive building! It could easily be a church too (Hagia Sophia, comes to mind.) That is a terrific use for that quinoed brick. I don't think I have ever used that!
I like that you shaped the lot – you gave it interest, and the landscaping is nice.
The floor plan and displays are all very well done. Kudos to Nixy's orrery!
I have a problem though, with the observation area being walled in... Maybe open air columns and fencing? Would be better?
Since you are not opposed to using CC – I'd also like to see better matched windows
JUDGE C – 19,5
BUILD SKILL -5
INTERIOR – 5
EXTERIOR- 4.5
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
What an interesting and unique roof. I like it a lot.
Good floor plan and layout.
Traditional and warm like the outside. Nicely decorated
I really like the overall look of this, but I am not a fan of the change to wood cladding. Good use of terrain shaping. Shame there weren’t a few more plants or a larger bush in that empty spot out the front. Still, points for adding the terrain paint.
Meowingcookie - 55
REQUIREMENTS – 5
JUDGE 1- 16.5
BUILD SKILL –4
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 4
PLAYABILITY – 4.5
COMMENTS
A good-looking lot, but it seems just obvious that some windows are missing. The inside is nice as well, but I think the bathrooms could have been downstairs. I think the building needs some plants/flowers/shrubs at the front to soften the effect a bit, but it does also remind me of a natural spa/pool place where I live.
I like the stained window too. Neat and functional in total. Some things are hard to see, like the open/closed sign, and the view for the staff room and office is not good (you are allowed screenshots as needed under the required shots for extra floor plans).
JUDGE B - 16
BUILD SKILL - 3
INTERIOR - 4
EXTERIOR=4
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
- The building has a nice “manor house” shape, but it seems like it is missing a few windows? It's very austere looking. Some landscaping in front might help?
You did a great job insetting the greenhouse roof/sunroof. And I like your big focal point - the stained-glass windows. I'm not sure the modern pool ladders and diving board work, it seems like they should be of an older style. The interior arch/columns and the iron fence denote an earlier, non-modern era.
I like that you thought to put in handicap accessible bathrooms... and, I see that there is an elevator; but you had plenty of room to put them on the ground floor, which would have been even better.
JUDGE C – 17.5
BUILD SKILL -4
INTERIOR – 4.5
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
A nice build, this does look like a restored older building with a newly added skylight.
Romans used coloured glass but did not yet make stained glass like that window. Nice as it is, it would be more fitting on a church.
Inside feels old and restored too. Good to see some columns but I would like to have seen more or some other deco or tables and chairs; it feels a little bare.
Nice and tidy, I would have liked to see more landscaping. Maybe a strip of flowers out the front. There is no terrain paint under the tree, adding some will make it look more realistic.
simsfreq - 54.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
(Host – My 7-year old grandson thinks this is the best lot of them all).
JUDGE 1- 16
BUILD SKILL – 3.5
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR – 3.5
PLAYABILITY – 5
COMMENTS
This has turned out quite well for somebody who had to fix the game first! Thank you for the effort you put into getting the lot up in time.
Nice roof you have going there. Nice work inside too. Floorplan is a bit hard to make out but looks functional. It does mean I cannot quite make out how playable the lot is. Like the décor, colour, choice of chairs and objects.
The exterior may be a bit on the boring side, and I think a bit of colour (wallpaper around the entrance), a sign indicating that it is a soft playground, etc. would have made a change there. For a venue catering for kids, it may simply need more colour. The bit of landscaping looks the start of something promising.
This lot may not be perfect, but I do like it enough to use it in my own hood! I believe my own sims and their kids would love to visit. It seems exciting enough and easy to play too.
COMMENTS
JUDGE B– 16
BUILD SKILL -3
INTERIOR – 4
EXTERIOR- 4
PLAYABILITY- 5
COMMENTS
- That is one BIG ball pit! I bet your sim kidlets will have a blast in there!
I know you were having computer issues, but I wish you could've done more with the outside “look” and landscaping of your lot. Thank you for remembering fire alarms and an emergency/back door. The hallway buffer zone to the office and staff areas is a good thought too – your employees will appreciate that.
I like the different levels and themed areas. It looks like a fun place to explore.
I'm missing mirrors and lights in the bathrooms. And are there lights in the staff/office rooms? I'm glad to see a place like this with a diaper changing station, and potties for the little tykes.
You have obviously spent time in establishments like this in RL.
I wouldn't want to have to clean that ball pit. Ewwww! LOL!
JUDGE C – 17.5
BUILD SKILL - 4
INTERIOR - 5
EXTERIOR=3.5
PLAYABILITY -5
COMMENTS
Comments
Please do a single overhead shot not 2 (pics 2 and 3) Add extras if it’s too large a building.
There are also areas that I would love to see (pic 4) to the left. Is it a beach? A River? It looks exciting but I have no idea.
(pic 24) Is mostly a blank wall.
Picture (28) of the bathrooms is the perfect way to show these smaller rooms.
This is an interesting build with the floor plan and levels, but I am struggling to understand what I am seeing. Is that opaque glass or is the ‘white mask’ something you added to the pictures?
Not sure why you used Asian windows on a non-Asian build.
This really seems like an exciting place, and you used a lot of creativity in making it. I wish I could load up this lot and have a look around
Exterior - This looks like a white factory that someone plopped down on the grass. I don’t think the outside would excite a child.
There is very little landscaping. The outside look and decor are as important as the inside.
Honestly not sure on the playability here as I can’t see it well enough on the overheads.
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