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#476
29th Jul 2018 at 9:54 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by joandsarah77
There is none, second line. |
Great! I plan on doing the same house as Yvelotic2001, for the Singles household.
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#477
29th Jul 2018 at 10:06 AM
Posts: 8,857
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That will be fun to judge (hoping ) - I may have to drink throughout the judging.
Looking forward to see the entries!
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
Looking forward to see the entries!
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
#478
30th Jul 2018 at 12:00 AM
Posts: 435
Thanks: 91 in 1 Posts
Quote: Originally posted by Justpetro
I may have to drink throughout the judging. |
Hubs, I am a little late, but that is not my fault, to be honest.. I was promised to have some help during my own AM judging.. but he let me down.. I should of guessed (more of that behing the spoiler)
Here, some cold and hot to everyone:
And the boring yadda yadda behing spoiler:
As I have said I was on cruise and have had long work days, and had to finish my judging at Apartment Mania.. and I had already grown up Ripp Grunt offering his help! Great! Only a little over a day, what could possible happen??
Ripp and Captain showed up right on time! Good start!
Easy! I can handle it!
When I finally had done my judging and all, sent scores to the host and came back to the bar... THIS was waiting for me:
EWWW! Captain eating spoiled burgers and Ripp was raiding the fridge for milk, he did not felt well.. no wonder... SHAME on you Ripp , you aren't so much grown up after all...
~~~~Call me Ellu ~~~
My love, my love, my fearless love, I will not say goodbye..
Sea may rise, sky may fall, My love will never die..
My heart, my heart, My drowning heart, Oh all the tears I've cried
Oh I may weep forevermore, My love will never die..
Sea may rise, sky may fall, My love will never die..
My heart, my heart, My drowning heart, Oh all the tears I've cried
Oh I may weep forevermore, My love will never die..
#479
30th Jul 2018 at 1:11 AM
@Kukamuukaanmuka I love the bar! It looks just how I envisaged it. Ripp seems grown-up enough to me- he has Heineken and Fanta, the essentials of life!
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#480
30th Jul 2018 at 7:42 AM
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@Kukamuukaanmuka - Wow! I am so impressed that I actually don't know what to say - and it is not often that I am speechless
I LOVE IT.
Rip looks very good at the bar, so does Captain Perhaps the two of them will improve - Captain seems to do the cleaning.
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
I LOVE IT.
Rip looks very good at the bar, so does Captain Perhaps the two of them will improve - Captain seems to do the cleaning.
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
#481
30th Jul 2018 at 12:27 PM
Love the petro bar Ellu. :lovestruc
"I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives." - Unknown
~Call me Jo~
#482
31st Jul 2018 at 8:10 PM
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Party time!
This party is to inspire all the contestants for the last round
(Rip can have a drink on the house )
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
This party is to inspire all the contestants for the last round
(Rip can have a drink on the house )
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
#483
1st Aug 2018 at 2:19 PM
Posts: 84
Ooh a free round! I think I know what family and house to pick. Just to clarify the rules @joandsarah77, it's just the foundation and first floor exterior walls that can't be changed? So for a two-storey house like the Grunt's and Smith's, the second floor exterior walls can be modified?
Ellu I love the bar! I love the kind of tropical feel your neighbourhood has too
I thought someone posted a WCIF comment in the thread but I can't see it now? I haven't opened up my game since I finished the last round so I was waiting to answer it until I could. If you're still looking for something let me know and I'll try to find it!
Ellu I love the bar! I love the kind of tropical feel your neighbourhood has too
I thought someone posted a WCIF comment in the thread but I can't see it now? I haven't opened up my game since I finished the last round so I was waiting to answer it until I could. If you're still looking for something let me know and I'll try to find it!
#484
1st Aug 2018 at 10:14 PM
Posts: 1,872
Thanks: 1089 in 19 Posts
Quote: Originally posted by randomlyyellstuff
I thought someone posted a WCIF comment in the thread but I can't see it now? I haven't opened up my game since I finished the last round so I was waiting to answer it until I could. If you're still looking for something let me know and I'll try to find it! |
Oh, that was me. I found the red bar stools but I also liked that leafy green wallpaper you used in a bedroom in round 3 I think it was.
#485
1st Aug 2018 at 11:01 PM
@randomlyyellstuff no it is all outside walls. Just like we did for the Beaker's.
None of the rules have changed.
Quote:
You may not add or remove full walls from the outside shell of the house. |
None of the rules have changed.
"I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives." - Unknown
~Call me Jo~
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#486
2nd Aug 2018 at 5:40 AM
Posts: 124
Quote: Originally posted by Aysarth
I have a question: Can you exceed the footprint of the house on upper floors? |
Quote: Originally posted by joandsarah77
You can do whatever you like on the upper floors. Also, great to see you here @Aysarth |
I think this is where some of us, including myself, are confused. This was asked for the very first round. But the upper floor on the first two rounds were roofs, not actual floors. Is that the difference Jo?
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#487
2nd Aug 2018 at 6:24 AM
I think that question was for the Curious brother's house which had no upper level.
If a house has an upper story, then no you can't demolish those walls or build onto them because than you are back to rule one -do not demolish or build walls onto external walls. You can extend the area by adding a veranda though or any form of half wall.
If you look at round 3 you will see I outlined the second and third story full walls all in red.
I hope that clears that up. I can see how it was confusing now you pointed it out.
If a house has an upper story, then no you can't demolish those walls or build onto them because than you are back to rule one -do not demolish or build walls onto external walls. You can extend the area by adding a veranda though or any form of half wall.
If you look at round 3 you will see I outlined the second and third story full walls all in red.
I hope that clears that up. I can see how it was confusing now you pointed it out.
"I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives." - Unknown
~Call me Jo~
Lab Assistant
#488
2nd Aug 2018 at 6:33 AM
Posts: 124
Quote: Originally posted by joandsarah77
I think that question was for the Curious brother's house which had no upper level. If a house has an upper story, then no you can't demolish those walls or build onto them because than you are back to rule one -do not demolish or build walls onto external walls. You can extend the area by adding a veranda though or any form of half wall. If you look at round 3 you will see I outlined the second and third story full walls all in red. I hope that clears that up. I can see how it was confusing now you pointed it out. |
Yeah, that's where I got confused, and had to put the upper floor back in. Well, it's all right, honestly, I'm doing Olive and Ophelia's place so it's cool.
#489
2nd Aug 2018 at 8:17 AM
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Can we still add extra storeys, like 3rd and 4th floors?
(Goes back to drawing board).
(Goes back to drawing board).
#490
2nd Aug 2018 at 8:44 AM
Yes, you can add as many stories as you want.
"I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives." - Unknown
~Call me Jo~
#491
2nd Aug 2018 at 9:38 AM
Posts: 84
That makes sense to me now too! I had a feeling we couldn't change upstairs but I wanted to be sure. Hopefully I can make the existing walls work
That would be the wallpaper in PT and Jenny's room if I'm thinking of the right one? It's from this set by Honeywell. I also used a leafy wallpaper in the hall which is from this set by Poppet just in case that's what you were thinking of!
Quote: Originally posted by yavannatw
Oh, that was me. I found the red bar stools but I also liked that leafy green wallpaper you used in a bedroom in round 3 I think it was. |
That would be the wallpaper in PT and Jenny's room if I'm thinking of the right one? It's from this set by Honeywell. I also used a leafy wallpaper in the hall which is from this set by Poppet just in case that's what you were thinking of!
#492
2nd Aug 2018 at 1:16 PM
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Brilliant, thank you!
#493
2nd Aug 2018 at 4:05 PM
Posts: 8,857
Thanks: 3118 in 87 Posts
I can't wait to see the entries for the last round!
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
#494
2nd Aug 2018 at 8:08 PM
Last edited by simsample : 11th Aug 2018 at 7:26 PM.
Reason: Added original lot image
Grunt Family 88 Road To Nowhere
I know, I've bent and broken so many rules with this lot, but I thought what the heck, let's get a little bit anarchic for the final round! I fear I may have to be disqualified as I've taken a lot of liberties.
For this to make any sense, you should know that some of the items on the lot reference the character's biographies, and some reference 'secrets' revealed in the PSP version of Sims 2.
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/General_Buzz_Grunt
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Tank_Grunt
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Ripp_Grunt
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Buck_Grunt
Buzz:
The General likes to have his clocks set to military time. He used to enjoy barbershop quartet singing, but that is classified information.
(Personal): They call him Buzz because he shaves his chest every morning.
(Intimate): Buzz got his stripes by pushing paper above and beyond the call of duty.
(Dark): Buzz sleeps with a teddy bear in camouflage that he calls "the Brigadier".
(Keep Enemies Closer): General Grunt has imprisoned the Smith family under the guise of "protecting" them.
Tank:
Tank Grunt wants to be just like his old man. He spends his days lifting heavy things, dodging imaginary bullets, and being bigger than the other guy, but deep down inside, he wonders if anyone really knows who he is.
(Personal): Tank wanted to go into ballet, but his father forced him into the military.
(Intimate): Tank secretly blames Ripp for stealing his first love... an action figure named Missy McBoom.
(Dark): Tank once got punished by Buzz for being "too creative" with his face paint.
(Tank's Incompetence): Tank let someone hack into his security computer.
Ripp:
Ripp totally doesn't care what you think of him. He is going to do whatever he wants to do, which is mostly what everyone else is doing.
(Personal): Ripp always loves to look at the stars... until he walks into a lamppost.
(Intimate): Ripp lost much of his body hair in an experimental blow-dryer incident.
(Dark): Ripp's debilitating fear of toilets was caused by one too many swirlies as a child.
(Innocent Victim): Ripp's brother beats him up regularly, even though they are both adults (in PSP game they are adult).
Buck:
More than anything else, Buck wants to be a pet stylist to the stars. He spends a lot of time wondering why his father never seems to notice him.
(Buck is not in PSP game)
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/General_Buzz_Grunt
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Tank_Grunt
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Ripp_Grunt
http://sims.wikia.com/wiki/Buck_Grunt
Buzz:
The General likes to have his clocks set to military time. He used to enjoy barbershop quartet singing, but that is classified information.
(Personal): They call him Buzz because he shaves his chest every morning.
(Intimate): Buzz got his stripes by pushing paper above and beyond the call of duty.
(Dark): Buzz sleeps with a teddy bear in camouflage that he calls "the Brigadier".
(Keep Enemies Closer): General Grunt has imprisoned the Smith family under the guise of "protecting" them.
Tank:
Tank Grunt wants to be just like his old man. He spends his days lifting heavy things, dodging imaginary bullets, and being bigger than the other guy, but deep down inside, he wonders if anyone really knows who he is.
(Personal): Tank wanted to go into ballet, but his father forced him into the military.
(Intimate): Tank secretly blames Ripp for stealing his first love... an action figure named Missy McBoom.
(Dark): Tank once got punished by Buzz for being "too creative" with his face paint.
(Tank's Incompetence): Tank let someone hack into his security computer.
Ripp:
Ripp totally doesn't care what you think of him. He is going to do whatever he wants to do, which is mostly what everyone else is doing.
(Personal): Ripp always loves to look at the stars... until he walks into a lamppost.
(Intimate): Ripp lost much of his body hair in an experimental blow-dryer incident.
(Dark): Ripp's debilitating fear of toilets was caused by one too many swirlies as a child.
(Innocent Victim): Ripp's brother beats him up regularly, even though they are both adults (in PSP game they are adult).
Buck:
More than anything else, Buck wants to be a pet stylist to the stars. He spends a lot of time wondering why his father never seems to notice him.
(Buck is not in PSP game)
The Grunt family were offered several lots by the Strangetown Crisis Council, but General Buzz flatly refused all (he wanted a more 'strategic' location but they were all taken!). This one was given as a compromise and to avoid a threatened coup d'état.
General Buzz:
"No, definitely not. I will not allow aerial photography of my lot, nor will I give you any details about the interior. Now go away, you know I have friends right up at the very TOP of the government, and I will see to it that you are [redacted]..."
Images taken by Stealth drone spy camera:
Spy note: The lot has a roof mounted water tank, an outside personal address system, military vehicles and military training equipment.
Observation tower:
General Buzz's quarters:
Tank's room:
Ripp's room:
Buck's room:
Mess hall:
Gymnasium/ Laundry room:
Communal latrine and shower facility:
Yard:
General Buzz's 'secret room' (locked to all but him):
Spy note: There are weapons, ammunition, classified documents and what appears to be an image of General Buzz Grunt in a barbershop quartet in this locked room.
The buildings are on the whole functional rather than decorative, although the sons do have some objects which could be described as toys.
Spy note- the other three members of the quartet have been identified as Sim Sample, The Unsavoury Charlatan and Will Wright.
Spy note: This is the room inhabited by Tank Grunt; he appears to be practising ballet moves and has face makeup, weights and memorabilia of a character known as 'Missy McBoom'. All of these are concealed from view of visitors behind a screen.There appears to be no computer equipment here.
Spy note: This is the room inhabited by Ripp Grunt; he is playing a video game and has underwear, radio communication equipment, popular music discs and astronomical images. There is a 'Missy Mc Boom' doll with the name 'Tank Grunt' written inside the hat, but no hair dryer.
Spy note: This is the room inhabited by Buck Grunt; he seems to be deciding which colour of face makeup to use upon his toy animals.
Spy note: General Buzz spends some time in his quarters snuggling a teddy bear which he refers to as 'The Brigadier'.
Spy note: The General's quarters are sparsely decorated but have an excess of clocks (set to differing time zones in a 24 hour format), shaving equipment and personnel dossiers of a family named 'Smith'.
Spy note: At this point a military helicopter arrived and General Buzz Grunt left the lot.
Spy note: The sons immediately ordered some food identified as 'donuts' and proceeded to consume it. The tins on the shelf are identified as military rations and appear to be the food more usually consumed by the family.
Spy note: The sons spent some time using the recreational items.
Spy note: The eldest son appears to enjoy lifting heavy weights.
Spy note: In this image can be seen the P.A system which the General sometimes uses to command his sons to exercise. Whilst he is off lot the younger boys play, but the elder one still works out.
Spy note: The younger children think of their father often, apparently without affection.
Spy note: When the General arrives home, he finds his sons working out on the assault course. He is led to believe by them that this is what they have been doing, along with household chores, since he left.
Thanks for reading!
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#495
2nd Aug 2018 at 9:20 PM
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Brilliant, @simsample!
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
#496
2nd Aug 2018 at 11:06 PM
I hadn't planned on anybody converting a comm lot over to residential, but since it isn't covered in the rules, and you have done it, I will accept it. Also lol!
"I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives." - Unknown
~Call me Jo~
#497
3rd Aug 2018 at 12:54 AM
Posts: 435
Thanks: 91 in 1 Posts
@simsample , So great entry!! :lovestruc :lovestruc
Here from Ripp to you (to all others also ) , he made sure the Petro's Bar was safe from all spy reports, Captain and Sergeant (or Luke ) , took care of that!
Here from Ripp to you (to all others also ) , he made sure the Petro's Bar was safe from all spy reports, Captain and Sergeant (or Luke ) , took care of that!
~~~~Call me Ellu ~~~
My love, my love, my fearless love, I will not say goodbye..
Sea may rise, sky may fall, My love will never die..
My heart, my heart, My drowning heart, Oh all the tears I've cried
Oh I may weep forevermore, My love will never die..
Sea may rise, sky may fall, My love will never die..
My heart, my heart, My drowning heart, Oh all the tears I've cried
Oh I may weep forevermore, My love will never die..
#498
3rd Aug 2018 at 4:05 AM
Posts: 1,872
Thanks: 1089 in 19 Posts
*cracks open a Heineken and waits for other very interesting entries...*
#499
3rd Aug 2018 at 8:53 AM
Posts: 8,857
Thanks: 3118 in 87 Posts
Getting a case of wine (for myself)
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
#500
5th Aug 2018 at 3:29 AM
Posts: 2,054
Thanks: 3665 in 29 Posts
Finally! I got my judging done! yay! I finally actually judged this time :P
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