Entrants will need to download the base of the lot and install it in their game. Then they will need to build something fabulous on the foundation.
Simple? Not Quite!
For extra points you will need to research and use a specific architectural style in your build.
Check out this guide here which is quite comprehensive for US styles.
This one here more so for European style ideas. Feel free to use Google and get ideas elsewhere though.
To make this easier there will be no upper budget on this build but it will need to stay on the lot size given.
If this is popular I might continue it with a new and possibly more challenging foundation when this one closes.
1, You can enter twice only.
2, Please place the foundation on the same size lot (30x30).
3, No CC allowed - Store items except the Amore set, Now & Then Manor & limited edition items all fair game.
4, DO NOT ADD ANY FOUNDATION - you must only use what is there.
5, You can add a summer house/garage etc as long as it doesn't use foundation.
6, The upper floors have to also stay within the foundation floor plan.
7, Up to 1 CAP pattern may be used per entry.
8, There are no restrictions on windows/doors and stairs.
9, Sims 3 only - I do not have (or want) Sims 4
10, No basements
11, All cheats allowed inc MOO and CFE.
Judging Criteria:
Exterior ( has the entrant made it look interesting using wall textures, windows, cornices, roofing, sculpture items): up to 20 points
Landscaping (effort made and does it fit with the house style?): up to 10 points
Colour scheme (choices of colours inside and outside): up to 10 points
Interior decor ( how well CAS'd is everything to fit with the house + the choices in furnishings):up to 20 points
Research ( entrant has used an extra post - or linked to one - showing at least 3 inspiration pictures and a short explanation of the architectural style they chose): up to 10 points
WOW factor: up to 10 points max 80 points
Entry Form:
Username:
Link to download:
Name of lot:
Link to research if not on this thread:
Description:
Photos: (min front and back view and floor plans of each floor)
Link to further pictures/slideshow:
FAQs Adding decking? OK as long as it's the decking tool (which doesn't require stairs and has the free wood pattern on it) and not foundation. Adding garages etc? OK as not attached to the existing foundation. You can also add the low decking with a building like a shed/summerhouse if separate from the house. Balconies which go over the foundation borders? OK Sunken areas inside? As long as there is one whole tile of foundation still in place around the outer edge. Delete half tiles to make a bay window shape? OK, just don't add them. Rotate the lot so it faces the front differently? Yes, that's OK.
Hey I'm back! And this looks like a great place to start.
I do have a question though...
Does the front of the lot need to stay the front? Like where you have placed the mailbox & trash can as the front. Or can we turn in in what ever direction we would like?
Edit:
Another question about #6. The upper floors have to also stay within the foundation floor plan.
I don't see stuffpacks/expansions mentioned so I'm gonna assume that all is allowed
And I was just wondering what others do when it comes to test playing. Do you move a tester in at the start and test during building or when you're finished and check whether everything works. And how far does everyone go when it comes to surprises in say a WA chest or maybe none at all...
@Sweet2 Yes all stuff packs and expansions are allowed.
I usually build first, then move my sim in and upgrade appliances, take pics etc but everyone's different. I quite like surprises personally but I don't often make them - secret rooms etc are always cool
@Sweet2 Yes all stuff packs and expansions are allowed.
I usually build first, then move my sim in and upgrade appliances, take pics etc but everyone's different. I quite like surprises personally but I don't often make them - secret rooms etc are always cool
Comments
Judges: whatsociallife (others most welcome)
Judging Criteria:
Exterior ( has the entrant made it look interesting using wall textures, windows, cornices, roofing, sculpture items): up to 20 points
Landscaping (effort made and does it fit with the house style?): up to 10 points
Colour scheme (choices of colours inside and outside): up to 10 points
Interior decor ( how well CAS'd is everything to fit with the house + the choices in furnishings):up to 20 points
Research ( entrant has used an extra post - or linked to one - showing at least 3 inspiration pictures and a short explanation of the architectural style they chose): up to 10 points
WOW factor: up to 10 points
max 80 points
Prizes:
1st Prize 1000SP
2nd Prize 500 SP
3rd Prize 300 SP
Honorable Mention 200SP
Entry Form:
Username:
Link to download:
Name of lot:
Link to research if not on this thread:
Description:
Photos: (min front and back view and floor plans of each floor)
Link to further pictures/slideshow:
Sweet2 - Pond Abode
pchapman - Casa de Sierra
Kgaff - Villa Con Amore
ciane - POMOtion
snowdove58 - Modern Prairie Style
Daiyu - L'essenza Italianate
ACarron0514 - Practical Magic Victorian
Mhamilton0911 - Log Home Retreat
ciane - Deco
TadOlson - Small Family Rancher
DrewRavida - That Foundation House
CharlesTulip - La Casita
Silvakristiina - Elm Valley Lane 6
Interested
Entry posted
Custard checked clear
1st Prize: Drew Ravida - That Foundation House (1000SP)
2nd Prize: ACarron0514 - Practical Magic Victorian (500SP)
3rd Prize: Daiyu - l'Essenza Italianate (300SP)
(joint) Walkingstick - The Old Factory (300SP)
Honorable Mention:ciane - Deco (200SP)
(joint) : snowdove58 - Modern Prairie Style (200SP)
Adding decking? OK as long as it's the decking tool (which doesn't require stairs and has the free wood pattern on it) and not foundation.
Adding garages etc? OK as not attached to the existing foundation. You can also add the low decking with a building like a shed/summerhouse if separate from the house.
Balconies which go over the foundation borders? OK
Sunken areas inside? As long as there is one whole tile of foundation still in place around the outer edge.
Delete half tiles to make a bay window shape? OK, just don't add them.
Rotate the lot so it faces the front differently? Yes, that's OK.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
I do have a question though...
Does the front of the lot need to stay the front? Like where you have placed the mailbox & trash can as the front. Or can we turn in in what ever direction we would like?
Edit:
Another question about #6. The upper floors have to also stay within the foundation floor plan.
Does this include balconies?
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
Oh and yes you can rotate the lot. I'd love to see what everyone can do with the same base
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
I don't see stuffpacks/expansions mentioned so I'm gonna assume that all is allowed
And I was just wondering what others do when it comes to test playing. Do you move a tester in at the start and test during building or when you're finished and check whether everything works. And how far does everyone go when it comes to surprises in say a WA chest or maybe none at all...
I usually build first, then move my sim in and upgrade appliances, take pics etc but everyone's different. I quite like surprises personally but I don't often make them - secret rooms etc are always cool
Alrighty, thank you for answering
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
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