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#151
30th Jun 2018 at 5:37 PM
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After sorting out the majority of my entry I have now changed the floorplan! Yikes!
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#152
1st Jul 2018 at 10:15 PM
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Love everyone's submissions thus far!
Round 1 (play-along)
Even though anything sorta goes since I'm only doing the play-along, in wanting to keep with the spirit of the contest everything (save for the staircase, wall window holes, telephone, interior brick walls and flooring) in the apartments are either Maxis textures, add-on items linked to Maxis textures, unlocked game content, recolors/retextures of Maxis objects, or items from the Castaway and Lifestories bundles...which I still count as Maxis. Everything shown outside (cinder block walls, potted plants, lights, trees, shrubs, backyard decor and roof fencing) of the apartments are unedited Maxis items. Oh, and please ignore the lame apartment name...I struggled to come up with one.
Round 1 (play-along)
Even though anything sorta goes since I'm only doing the play-along, in wanting to keep with the spirit of the contest everything (save for the staircase, wall window holes, telephone, interior brick walls and flooring) in the apartments are either Maxis textures, add-on items linked to Maxis textures, unlocked game content, recolors/retextures of Maxis objects, or items from the Castaway and Lifestories bundles...which I still count as Maxis. Everything shown outside (cinder block walls, potted plants, lights, trees, shrubs, backyard decor and roof fencing) of the apartments are unedited Maxis items. Oh, and please ignore the lame apartment name...I struggled to come up with one.
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#153
1st Jul 2018 at 11:02 PM
Those are very nice @PenelopeT - I love that little circle cut outs! I wish we could use cabinets without it being counted as CC because they really add a lot to the kitchen feel IMO. I also love one tile desks because they save on space <3 Wish Maxis would have just provided that outright. Anyway, enough of me yearning after cc I can't use - great job on these <3
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#154
1st Jul 2018 at 11:21 PM
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I have to stop being lazy and actually take the screenshots and submit my entry.
Very nice lot PenelopeT!
Very nice lot PenelopeT!
#155
1st Jul 2018 at 11:28 PM
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Charmful thank you, and I totally know what you mean about the add-on CC Maxis should have thought to include themselves - what would we do without our add-ons. Though, since I keep all add-ons and recolors that I'm interested in permanently keeping in the Bins folder (in the EA Program Files folder) not seeing those asterisks all over the place sort of makes me sometimes forget just how little the game offers up in the way of functional furniture and decor.
FYI, those window wall holes are by Linegud @ TSR. They come in a square one as well.
Edit: Thank you, Yvelotic2001. I saw your post after I'd already posted.
FYI, those window wall holes are by Linegud @ TSR. They come in a square one as well.
Edit: Thank you, Yvelotic2001. I saw your post after I'd already posted.
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#156
2nd Jul 2018 at 7:48 PM
Posts: 286
Round 1: Rowhouses
There a two apartments, joined together around the corner from each other. The left hand apartment is intended for a family of five - two parents, two children and a toddler, with the three kids sharing a bedroom. The right hand apartment is for a family of four - two parents, a teenage boy and a child aged girl.
♫Cuz I don't have a home in this life, I have to roam. Got nowhere to lay my head, so I'll follow you instead, and set my gaze on the place I'm going to. Til then I'm homeless, but I'll roam with you...♫
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There a two apartments, joined together around the corner from each other. The left hand apartment is intended for a family of five - two parents, two children and a toddler, with the three kids sharing a bedroom. The right hand apartment is for a family of four - two parents, a teenage boy and a child aged girl.
♫Cuz I don't have a home in this life, I have to roam. Got nowhere to lay my head, so I'll follow you instead, and set my gaze on the place I'm going to. Til then I'm homeless, but I'll roam with you...♫
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#157
3rd Jul 2018 at 12:25 AM
Sorry for being absent for a while guys. Ended up not having internet when visiting my sister, and I'm too much of an old person to do forum stuff on my phone. Back home now and busy period is now over for this summer, so will be accessible from now on til contest ends
1. Not planning any further changes to number of pictures. While round 4 is more units as you said, it still has to be doable for judges and 24+8 is A LOT of pictures considering the required ones don't count towards that limit. I decided that 32 + required is enough to have a reasonable chance to get your point across, Learning to focus on the best parts of ones lot is part of learning too
2. Yes they can
3. Yes you may. Falls under the same category as SEP
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Quote: Originally posted by stitching
I have a few questions. 1. I'm a bit a bit confused by the change in picture limits for future rounds. In round 1, it looks to me like the maximum number of shots was based on 4 shots of up to five apartment units (4*5=20). In future rounds is the maximum based on 6 shots of up to four units (6*4=24)? With the final round having 6+ units, will all the 8 additional shots have to be used for the extra two apartments, or will showing only some apartments be OK, or will the maximum number of shots change again? 2. In rounds 2 and 3, can the units be detached? 3. Are we allowed to use career or aspiration rewards in the apartments? Thank you. |
1. Not planning any further changes to number of pictures. While round 4 is more units as you said, it still has to be doable for judges and 24+8 is A LOT of pictures considering the required ones don't count towards that limit. I decided that 32 + required is enough to have a reasonable chance to get your point across, Learning to focus on the best parts of ones lot is part of learning too
2. Yes they can
3. Yes you may. Falls under the same category as SEP
Creations can be found on my on tumblr.
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#158
3rd Jul 2018 at 3:32 AM
Posts: 45
Round 1 Entry
Well here's what I ended up with for round 1! 5 connected rowhouse apartments with private backyard gardens, loosely inspired by the rowhouses I saw when I lived in Grantham, England and by pictures of lovely NYC Brownstones. All apartments have smoke alarms in the kitchens and at least one telephone.Rent ranges from $3,540 - $5,959. Lot size is 5x3.
Unit 1 (far left) costs $5,325 in rent. It's a bit fancy in design, and is meant for a child, a teen, their parents, and a grandparent. The basement is split into a Mother-In-Law Suite and a Pub-type area. The Mother-In-Law Suite has a kitchenette complete with minifridge, microwave, juicer, and sink, a bedroom area, and a bathroom. The pub has a couch, bar, and pool table. The ground floor contains a half-bath, kitchen, dining room, study (with piano, bookcase, and chess set), and living room (complete with pet fishy!). Upstairs are the teen and child rooms, a bath for the kids to share, and the master bed and bath. The backyard is a gardener's paradise with plenty of beautiful plants, a lovely pond, and several plots to grow vegetables in.
Unit 2 costs $3,540 in rent. It may not be the most fashionable apartment but it is a whole lot of fun! Meant for a couple with two children, a baby or toddler and a cat, there's plenty of room for a family of pleasure sims. The basement is home to a shared child room with adjoining bath, a nursery, and a master bedroom and bathroom. On the ground floor, an open floor plan means living room, kitchen, and dining room are all in one shared space. The front room of the ground floor is the creative area, with a toy-maker's bench, computer, bookshelf, and easel. The upstairs is divided into a kids playroom and a poker/ mahjong room complete with bar. Out in the backyard is a swingset, telescope, grill, and seating.
Unit 3 costs $5,541 in rent. The apartment was designed for a couple, three children, and a dog. Upstairs there's two rooms for children, one with two beds, a bathroom for the kids, and the master suite. The ground floor has a living room/ study and a kitchen/ dining room. In the basement there's a gym and sauna for your fitness sims to train in. There's also a "pub" with bar and poker table, an artist's corner with an easel and a pottery wheel, and a play zone for the kids. Out back is a slide, a romantic bench to snuggle on, a "sandbox" (sand terrain in a square, nothing fancy), and a doghouse.
Unit 4 costs $5,959 in rent and is for the biggest sim family. This apartment has space for 2 couples, a teen, a child, and a toddler - almost a full lot! The basement has the two master bed and bathrooms and a nook for a desk with computer and phone. On the ground floor is a roomy family room, a half bath, and a kitchen/ dining room. Upstairs, there's a teen room, kids room, and nursery plus a gameroom with two more computers, a big screen TV, and a video game console. The backyard is designed for entertaining and has a couch and loveseat, hot tub, and grill plus eating area. It looks beautiful lit up at night!
Unit 5 (far right) costs $5,154 in rent and is designed for a couple and two teens who love to rock!. Upstairs, the teens each have their own room and share a bathroom. There's also a master suite. On the ground floor is a living room/ study with an extra table for homework or extra dinner guests, a half bath, and a kitchen/ dining room. The basement is home to the practice room for the family band - there's guitar, bass, drums, synth, and vocals (all tested and accessible!) so the whole band can practice together. Outside the rehearsal space is an art nook, a couch, and a train set, as well as a vending machine for when rehearsals go long.
I had a lot of fun with this first round! Thanks for including me Pictures are only attached as I couldn't figure out how to do the spoiler tags, but they each have a description to help show which picture is what!
#159
3rd Jul 2018 at 3:59 AM
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@Treehawk
simply do this:
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WITHOUT the stars
Without the stars it will look like this:
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simply do this:
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WITHOUT the stars
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~~~~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..
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#160
3rd Jul 2018 at 4:11 AM
Posts: 45
Quote: Originally posted by Kukamuukaanmuka
@Treehawk simply do this: |
Oh, thanks so much! I'll have pictures inline for the next round, then :3
#161
3rd Jul 2018 at 5:59 AM
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oh dear! I almost forgot to update my entry haha~
I have 18 hours left ಥ_ಥ
I have 18 hours left ಥ_ಥ
#162
3rd Jul 2018 at 7:45 AM
I got really gung-ho on round 2 despite round 1 not being over yet; i do hope to see everyone's rowhouse entries though before it ends!
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#163
3rd Jul 2018 at 6:10 PM
Posts: 33
Round 1 - Lyons Park Townhomes
Whoo! It's been a crazy two weeks! Been really busy with real life and then everything with this lot took a lot longer then I expected, BUT it's finally finished! And real life should calm down by the end of next week. At least I hope so anyway!
I am super happy with how this lot turned out. I've tried to make townhomes before and always ended up frustrated with the facade and then ended up abandoning them halfway through. But this contest forced me to see it through to completion and I'm really glad for that. I can definitely see myself using these and I hope you guys like them too
About the lot/apartments:
The lot size for this apartment building is 3x1 and there are 4 townhomes. Each unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths with one unit using the basement as a 4th bedroom. They also all have a kitchen, a combined living room/dining room, a 2nd floor office/misc area, a rooftop terrace and a full sized basement. Every unit has a phone(kitchen next to bathroom door), a smoke alarm(above refrigerator), and a burglar alarm(next to front door).
Notes:
- These lots have been fully playtested. Every object aside from minor deco was tested for accessibility. So the diagonally placed chairs work fine, all double beds are accessible from both sides, all couch spaces are usable, all dining chairs are good, etc. All tested.
- I unfortunately didn't initially plan to noiseproof any of the bedrooms as I had thought there just wasn't any lot space for that. Turns out most do have stuff in front of the walls and looking at it now I definitely could have rearranged a few more rooms to block the noise. But, unfortunately I just ran out of time. It is what it is, and it's only one point so I'm fine with it.
- The front bushes used to have a lovely edge fencing around them and nice little path lighting along the edging. It looked quite nice. However, I have removed it for this contest since for no discernible reason they hinder a sims ability to trim the bushes and a hack would be needed. But if I were to upload this I'd put them back as it just adds a nice finishing touch to the lot. It honestly makes my eye twitch to see them missing though. I mean, in a way, the trim inaccessible bushes mod is fixing the maxis edge fences.. right? So it's kind of a fence mod, right? Kind of, sort of, maybe? Please? No? Okay..
- The bushes around the back and sides of the lot are legit fences and totally not cheating. Bending maybe, slightly, but totally not cheating as per the stated rules..
- In several places I used the one and two tile wall shelves as a sort of vanilla OMSP to add deco on top of various furniture pieces. No mods were involved.
- I used 6 of the 8 additional shots to show off more rooms in the units.
Now, on to the apartments!
Unit A - The Uppercrust Family
This townhome is designed to be home to a small well-to-do family of 3. I set this one up to be more fancy and the sort of home where the residents have well paying jobs and travel and entertain a lot. The home has two decorated bedrooms, one for the parents and one for a teenager. The place has two offices with one being private in what could be a third bedroom if they ever needed it. They also have a nice roof terrace set up for lounging in the sun and keeping in shape on their exercise bike. And finally there is an entertainment oriented basement with a poker table, tv and dart board.
Unit A - Living Room
Unit A - Second Floor Office
Unit A - Third Floor Office
Unit A - Roof Terrace
Unit A - Basement
Unit B - The 20 Somethings
This townhome is designed to be home to 4 recent grads who are living as roommates in their very first place. This one was designed for a couple and two single roommates who are fresh interns at their jobs and just trying to work on furthering their careers while also enjoying their newly freed lives. The decoration is supposed to be cheapish and minimal as I imagine a lot of their furniture was originally found by a dumpster and the rest came from a place like walmart. They do their best though to make it all look as nice as it can. There are 3 decorated bedrooms all with double beds so any one of them can have a relationship and also move them in if they choose. There is a gaming/LAN area for three of the sims as I imagined they'd play some multiplayer game together during their free time. Also the basement is set up as a band room for all four sims, though I imagine they don't get to play together as much as they did in college. And finally the rooftop is set up as a sort of general hangout/party place with a grill, bubble blower, bar and stereo.
Unit B - Living Room
Unit B - Office
Unit B - Bedroom
Unit B - Roof Terrace
Unit B - Basement
Unit C - The Large Family
This townhome is designed to be home to a medium sized family of 5. This is uh, also the place where all unwanted knick-knacks go to die. Lol, I wanted this place to have more of an average family lived in sort of feel and so it's packed to the brim with quite a lot of stuff. The home has 3 bedrooms, one decorated for the parents, one for two children who share a room, and one for a teenager. The 2nd floor has a playroom and desks for the two young kids to play and do their homework in. The basement is decorated to hold some usable objects like a computer, a flower station and some other things, but is also a place to store all their extra junk that they don't use anymore, like old cribs and toys and Christmas decorations. It is a basement after all. And the rooftop is decorated to be a sort of planted oasis away from it all, with lots of plants, knick-knacks, and also a raised plant bed with 5 usable garden plots for growing veggies. The garden bed was super fussy and it turned out needing to be a bit bigger than I had initially wanted but it has been playtested and the plots do work. The plots are accessible by a set of invisible stairs up the center of the bed. I wanted to sell the raised bed feel but the sims needed a way to access them, so hence the invisible stairs.
Unit C - Living Room
Unit C - Playroom
Unit C - Kids Bedroom
Unit C - Parents Bedroom
Unit C - Kitchen
Unit C - Roof Terrace
Unit C - Basement
Unit D - The Extended Family
This townhome is designed to be home to an extended family of 5. There are 4 bedrooms, one for the parents, one for a child, one for a teenager, and then the basement is designed for a grandparent/parent who lives with them. Since this family has three working adults I imagine they make good money and the decoration was done to reflect that. The 2nd floor has an art area with an easel, sewing machine and pottery bench as I imagine one parent is an artist. The rooftop is decorated rather minimally for the other parent who's a bit of a nerd and loves to play with robots and stargaze. They're also pretty sure aliens exist. And the basement as I said is decorated for a grandparent(or possibly two) who I imagine is an accomplished concert violinist.
Unit D - Living Room
Unit D - Art Room
Unit D - Teens Bedroom
Unit D - Roof Terrace
Unit D - Basement Bedroom
#164
3rd Jul 2018 at 6:51 PM
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Wow. Just - wow! I thought I could wring a lot out of a 1x3 lot but compared to this I'm a piker.
That's a clever dodge with the shelves. I bet you see the rest of us doing that in future builds.
Ugly is in the heart of the beholder.
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That's a clever dodge with the shelves. I bet you see the rest of us doing that in future builds.
Ugly is in the heart of the beholder.
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#165
3rd Jul 2018 at 7:15 PM
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Ok! I will post my entry right after tonight's World Cup match ends, right on time for the end of the round. I playtested my lot and tweaked whatever needed to be tweaked in order for it not to have any playability problems.
Also, very nice lot, Magnolia. And on a 3x1 lot?!
Also, very nice lot, Magnolia. And on a 3x1 lot?!
#166
3rd Jul 2018 at 8:27 PM
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Unfortunately, I will not meet the deadline. I'm currently at work and by the time I leave, I won't be able to get all of my pictures up on time. They're all on my home computer.(An extra door to a bathroom needed to be added. My poor sims....)
I may put them up just to be seen, but I won't be in time for the end of the round. Honestly, I'm just happy to see all the amazing townhouses!
For my physical health, I can't eat cheesecake everyday.
For my mental health, I imagine eating cheesecake everyday.
It's a delicate balance.
I may put them up just to be seen, but I won't be in time for the end of the round. Honestly, I'm just happy to see all the amazing townhouses!
For my physical health, I can't eat cheesecake everyday.
For my mental health, I imagine eating cheesecake everyday.
It's a delicate balance.
#167
3rd Jul 2018 at 9:05 PM
Have updated score board with links to all entries. 2 hours left, hope to see the last few of you post soon
No worries AliaD85, since play-alongs aren't scored it's not as important that you post on time. Please do post, I'm sure we'd all love to see what you made Since there's only three play-alongs I'll comment on all of them even if they arrive late.
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No worries AliaD85, since play-alongs aren't scored it's not as important that you post on time. Please do post, I'm sure we'd all love to see what you made Since there's only three play-alongs I'll comment on all of them even if they arrive late.
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#168
3rd Jul 2018 at 9:48 PM
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Mine is almost ready, just gotta take the images
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#169
3rd Jul 2018 at 10:45 PM
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I went to bed last night thinking for sure I missed the countdown! RL definitely hasn't slowed down like I thought it would, maybe after the 4th of July it will. pfffttt...
My apartments have the unique name of round 1. I based them off some in Mortensrud, Norway. I decided to make the whole building for families, with room for four in each unit.
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My apartments have the unique name of round 1. I based them off some in Mortensrud, Norway. I decided to make the whole building for families, with room for four in each unit.
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#170
3rd Jul 2018 at 10:48 PM
Last edited by Yvelotic2001 : 4th Jul 2018 at 12:33 AM.
Posts: 502
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Round 1 - Kalamath Townhouses
Kalamath Townhouses is a building comprising 4 different apartments suitable for long term housing. From the outside, it has a simple renovated industrial look. Inside, each of the 4 units caters to a different potential homeowner. Inspired by this rendering.
The lot provides exclusive parking for residents on the left side of the building and is fully solar powered, which cuts down about 1/4 of the weekly rents of our tenants. Also, during cold winter nights, residents will not have to worry about the cold as the building has heating.
Each apartment has been playtested. Bedrooms are noise-proof, but the rest is not, so you'll end up banging on the walls in silly places like the backyard two-tile walls . Every off-grid or 45-degree angle object has also been tested and are working. Cars don't show up while the lot is uninhabited, but they are there when Sims live there (as shown in one of the pictures).
Prices vary between 4.5K and 4.8K, which is within the advised limit. The lot is a 5x3, which I also believe is within the advised limits (at least it comes before 4x4 in the catalog). Additional information in the spoiler for each unit.
This unit was built with a couple and a teenage son in mind. Like every other unit, it features 2 full bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Specific details about this unit are, for example:
- a dedicated study room
- a large kitchen with island counters
- a more secluded backyard
NOTE: Not all shrubs in this unit's backyard are trimmable as is, but the objects that are blocking them can be temporarily removed during normal apartment gameplay.
This unit was built with a couple and two children with pets in mind. Like every other unit, it features 2 full bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Specific details about this unit are, for example:
- a piano for those creative Sims
- a TV on the dining area
- an aquarium
This unit was built with a couple and one child aged baby or toddler in mind. Like every other unit, it features 2 full bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Specific details about this unit are, for example:
- a bar
- an extra room for when the family grows
- a swing
This unit was built with a single Sim who likes to party in mind. Like every other unit, it features 2 full bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Specific details about this unit are, for example:
- a pool table
- fancy bathrooms (one is shown above)
- a large master bedroom and a guest bedroom
NOTE: The pool strip is for decorative purposes only. Both bookcases underneath the stairs are also unusable, but there's a usable one in the bedroom.
I think I haven't missed any important point. I realised I forgot to take the pictures with the lights on (why does the game have to turn them off everytime I place a lot from the bin into a hood?). However, since it's 10 minutes before the deadline, I won't be able to retake them in time. I still think the lot can be viewed nicely as every photo has been taken during the day.
(To the judge who hates orange: I think I might have overdone it, I apologise )
#171
4th Jul 2018 at 12:35 AM
Last edited by Phantomknight : 4th Jul 2018 at 12:48 AM.
Reason: Forgot to mention lot size
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Round 1: Pleasant Vista Townhomes
I could give you details of all the drama with building this lot, the stupid errors I came across and the things I had to do to get the price down. I could also give you the backstory behind each of the units and the sims I had in mind for living there. I could even tell you the super creepy, super scary story about how I swore I saw a bartender at one of the bars while I was taking pictures. In a clean hood. With no cc. In build mode. With no residents moved in. But, as usual, I procrastinated and I don't have time to do any of those things! Whoops?
I will say, though, that the lot, if you didn't catch on from the name, is meant to be a new apartment lot for Pleasantview. (That's also the reason why the exterior paint color has changed, if anyone saw my in progress pictures. The Pleasantview Historical Society demanded I keep in line with their existing community lot color schemes. ) Anyway, better late than never, I always say, so here we go! (Is it just me, or is the countdown clock going up???)
There is a burglar alarm, fire alarm, and sprinkler in every apartment unit. Burglar alarm is next to the door to the unit; I don't think it's visible in any of the angles shown. Fire alarms should all be visible, though, and there is a sprinkler in front of every fireplace. Light fixtures are in every room and should be visible, though light is not turned on (sorry, about that, forgot during pictures!).
The unit has been tested (quickly, but tested nonetheless, ) to make sure all objects and all seating, especially, is accessible, as the quarter tile cheat was used. In Unit 1, sims can play on all spots of the activity table and the Don't Wake the Llama table and still be able to pass through. Same with the toys in the backyard, all can be played with at the same time. Unit 3's home gym is fully functional and the punching bag is usable on the diagonal (sims can even use the closet while someone else is using the punching bag!). Unit 3's campfire and lawn chairs are also fully usable/accessible, though of course sims will sit on the floor rather than on the chairs to use the campfire. Unit 4's backyard is meant to be a private mediation/yoga area; the koi pond is usable and sims can view or feed fish, though they will grumble and stomp about it first. Think that's everything. Thanks!
ETA: Editing because I forgot to mention that the lot is 5x4! Originally, every unit was meant to have a garage and sizable yard (my sims have to drive almost everywhere, so it's important for them to have a car. Gotta use that NL content, ya know?). But that was waaaaay over budget. It's been a while since I designed more than a half empty apartment and I didn't realize the prices get so crazy. Anyway, backyards were chopped and the space was used as public rec space instead. The front of the driveway was left in so that nice cc cars could be added for sims to use later (if you add cars before move in, sims can use them). The bigger lot size also allows for an amenities building, which was originally planned cuz sims are sims and need a place to barbecue! And to have resident shenanigans! Finally, there are 3 arcade machines in there because the one next to the end table is meant to be replaced with Monique's ATM. Phew! That should really be everything now.
I could give you details of all the drama with building this lot, the stupid errors I came across and the things I had to do to get the price down. I could also give you the backstory behind each of the units and the sims I had in mind for living there. I could even tell you the super creepy, super scary story about how I swore I saw a bartender at one of the bars while I was taking pictures. In a clean hood. With no cc. In build mode. With no residents moved in. But, as usual, I procrastinated and I don't have time to do any of those things! Whoops?
I will say, though, that the lot, if you didn't catch on from the name, is meant to be a new apartment lot for Pleasantview. (That's also the reason why the exterior paint color has changed, if anyone saw my in progress pictures. The Pleasantview Historical Society demanded I keep in line with their existing community lot color schemes. ) Anyway, better late than never, I always say, so here we go! (Is it just me, or is the countdown clock going up???)
There is a burglar alarm, fire alarm, and sprinkler in every apartment unit. Burglar alarm is next to the door to the unit; I don't think it's visible in any of the angles shown. Fire alarms should all be visible, though, and there is a sprinkler in front of every fireplace. Light fixtures are in every room and should be visible, though light is not turned on (sorry, about that, forgot during pictures!).
The unit has been tested (quickly, but tested nonetheless, ) to make sure all objects and all seating, especially, is accessible, as the quarter tile cheat was used. In Unit 1, sims can play on all spots of the activity table and the Don't Wake the Llama table and still be able to pass through. Same with the toys in the backyard, all can be played with at the same time. Unit 3's home gym is fully functional and the punching bag is usable on the diagonal (sims can even use the closet while someone else is using the punching bag!). Unit 3's campfire and lawn chairs are also fully usable/accessible, though of course sims will sit on the floor rather than on the chairs to use the campfire. Unit 4's backyard is meant to be a private mediation/yoga area; the koi pond is usable and sims can view or feed fish, though they will grumble and stomp about it first. Think that's everything. Thanks!
ETA: Editing because I forgot to mention that the lot is 5x4! Originally, every unit was meant to have a garage and sizable yard (my sims have to drive almost everywhere, so it's important for them to have a car. Gotta use that NL content, ya know?). But that was waaaaay over budget. It's been a while since I designed more than a half empty apartment and I didn't realize the prices get so crazy. Anyway, backyards were chopped and the space was used as public rec space instead. The front of the driveway was left in so that nice cc cars could be added for sims to use later (if you add cars before move in, sims can use them). The bigger lot size also allows for an amenities building, which was originally planned cuz sims are sims and need a place to barbecue! And to have resident shenanigans! Finally, there are 3 arcade machines in there because the one next to the end table is meant to be replaced with Monique's ATM. Phew! That should really be everything now.
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XPTL Mod Archive | Change a Mod's Mesh into a CC Object | Increasing the Game Difficulty | Editing ACR 4 Your Age Mod
aka Kelyns | she/her
XPTL Mod Archive | Change a Mod's Mesh into a CC Object | Increasing the Game Difficulty | Editing ACR 4 Your Age Mod
aka Kelyns | she/her
#172
4th Jul 2018 at 12:39 AM
Last edited by Karen Lorraine : 4th Jul 2018 at 12:57 AM.
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Round 1
Round 1 Georgian Terraced Housing - UKPlease note: All the fire alarms are hidden behind the furniture!
Required images
Structure
Gardens
Other
Three units, all very different. Working from the left as you look at the building from the front.
Unit 1
Suitable for a family with two children and a baby/toddler. The nursery has it's own milk kitchen to save you running all the way downstairs for bottles/food. Has an office/music room
Unit 2
Suitable for a family with one child and a baby/toddler. The nursery has it's own milk kitchen to save you running all the way downstairs for bottles/food. Has an office/music room and a home gym.
Unit 3
Designed as a HIMO (House in multiple occupation) - these are quite common in the UK. Three double and one single bedroom with a 'play' room on the top floor.
Structure
Gardens
Other
Three units, all very different. Working from the left as you look at the building from the front.
Unit 1
Suitable for a family with two children and a baby/toddler. The nursery has it's own milk kitchen to save you running all the way downstairs for bottles/food. Has an office/music room
Unit 2
Suitable for a family with one child and a baby/toddler. The nursery has it's own milk kitchen to save you running all the way downstairs for bottles/food. Has an office/music room and a home gym.
Unit 3
Designed as a HIMO (House in multiple occupation) - these are quite common in the UK. Three double and one single bedroom with a 'play' room on the top floor.
Want a specific style of house or community building? Why not take a look at my profile and see what I build and then come ask me to make it!
Test Subject
#173
4th Jul 2018 at 1:39 AM
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Peni Griffin and Yvelotic2001 thank you so much! I love making the most of small lots. Hopefully they aren't considered too small!
I'm loving everyone's lots, so many different looks going on! Phantomknight and Karen Lorraine I like how you both came up with ways to hide the default doors away. Very clever! I love it!
I'm loving everyone's lots, so many different looks going on! Phantomknight and Karen Lorraine I like how you both came up with ways to hide the default doors away. Very clever! I love it!
#174
4th Jul 2018 at 1:57 AM
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@Karen Lorraine , are the stairs inside the units modular stairs with stage landing? or single staircase like Inges?
As if they are modular, that would mean huge issue with playability, I know @joandsarah77 would agree with me, learned that from Elsewhere, as if inside the units used modular stairs with staged landing WILL cause similar effect as floor dividers, all the upper floors are considered as common area.
EDIT : Asking the same from Magnolia also, but those look like single object staircase to me.
As if they are modular, that would mean huge issue with playability, I know @joandsarah77 would agree with me, learned that from Elsewhere, as if inside the units used modular stairs with staged landing WILL cause similar effect as floor dividers, all the upper floors are considered as common area.
EDIT : Asking the same from Magnolia also, but those look like single object staircase to me.
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#175
4th Jul 2018 at 2:05 AM
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So many great apartments! Even if only a few of them get uploaded it'll be awesome.
Is there a mod or something that allows sims to watch a diagonal TV from a non-diagonal couch? That never seems to work in my game.
Is there a mod or something that allows sims to watch a diagonal TV from a non-diagonal couch? That never seems to work in my game.
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