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The winners have been drawn! Please see the second post for details of the prizes.
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Hi everyone! Some of you may know me—I’ve been hanging out over in the Daily Deal thread for years.
I love collecting every last bit of Sims 3 content and I have always wanted to update each and every one of the EA worlds to allow for all of the key features (mostly things from the EPs and Premium Content from the Store). Once again, I’m working on Sunset Valley and actually think I’ll stick with it this time!
This is where the lottery comes in. I have lots of leftover SimPoints and I’d like some inspiration to get my Sunset Valley project finished and the earlier EA world projects started. I need to see pictures of how you’ve updated the worlds or even just links to EP/Store content lots (like a laundromat, bakery, vampire lounge, etc) that would fit in well with Sunset Valley, Riverview, Twinbrook, Bridgeport, Barnacle Bay or Hidden Springs. Please don’t link to pictures/lots for other worlds—I’ll run a separate lottery for them one day!
The Rules
1. There is no specific entry form, as I’ll be taking down everyone’s forum usernames and, once the draw happens, you’ll be able to direct me to your wishlist or the wishlist of other Simmers. That means no nominations—you can win and just give your prize away instead.
2. To qualify as an entry, you need to simply post sufficient inspiration related to any of the worlds I listed. That means pictures of the world, pictures of new EP/Store lots or pictures of changes you’ve made to existing Sunset Valley, Riverview, Twinbrook, Bridgeport, Barnacle Bay or Hidden Springs lots. You can also post links to other people’s threads, lots, etc. but be sure to credit them.
3. Pictures or links to lots/threads can only be posted once. If more than one Simmer posts a link, only the first Simmer is entered into the lottery. The only exception is if a Simmer posts a link to something, and then the original creator comes along to enter as well—if that happens, both are entered.
4. You can include as many pictures, links, etc. as you want, but you will only be entered once.
5. I don’t use Custom Content, but since this is for inspiration, it’s certainly allowed in pictures or lots.
6. Keep your posts civil and appropriate; be nice to each other and don’t include pictures to things that might raise the rating of the game.
7. PLEASE do not quote pictures—that drives me crazy!
I’m a true believer that the worlds should retain their original flavour, so I’d prefer to see updates to existing lots or squeezing an EP lot into an empty space, rather than completely replacing everything that was in the towns. I will not qualify makeovers that unrecognisably change Sunset Valley, Riverview, Twinbrook, Bridgeport, Barnacle Bay or Hidden Springs, but there is some leniency there.
I also don’t just want to see makeovers of the Sims themselves—you can certainly include some, but to be entered into the lottery I need to see some building-related inspiration!
I very much intend to award additional prizes to Simmers whose remakes I find especially useful. The lottery itself will be drawn randomly (with an online generator), but I’ll be giving out extra prizes as well.
Prizes for Lottery
1st place: One standard world (that can be bought with SimPoints) or roughly 2450 SimPoints equivalent
2nd place: One venue or roughly 1900 SimPoints equivalent
3rd place: 650 SimPoints
Additional prizes can be valued at whatever I want, to be announced at the end. Entries that I find particularly useful may attract a standard world prize as well. Please also note that, in the event a lottery winner also is awarded an additional prize, the value is stackable—potentially up to a gold world.
Deadline for entries is February 21, 2016 — Sunday at 5pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
If all goes well, I’ll be doing this again in the future for the later EP and Store worlds—so have a good time!
Below should be two posts: the first listing entries and the second with pictures to my Sunset Valley changes. There's no need to look through all of my pictures if you're not interested! I just thought it'd be nice to share my progress somewhere.
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Hi everyone! Some of you may know me—I’ve been hanging out over in the Daily Deal thread for years.
I love collecting every last bit of Sims 3 content and I have always wanted to update each and every one of the EA worlds to allow for all of the key features (mostly things from the EPs and Premium Content from the Store). Once again, I’m working on Sunset Valley and actually think I’ll stick with it this time!
This is where the lottery comes in. I have lots of leftover SimPoints and I’d like some inspiration to get my Sunset Valley project finished and the earlier EA world projects started. I need to see pictures of how you’ve updated the worlds or even just links to EP/Store content lots (like a laundromat, bakery, vampire lounge, etc) that would fit in well with Sunset Valley, Riverview, Twinbrook, Bridgeport, Barnacle Bay or Hidden Springs. Please don’t link to pictures/lots for other worlds—I’ll run a separate lottery for them one day!
The Rules
1. There is no specific entry form, as I’ll be taking down everyone’s forum usernames and, once the draw happens, you’ll be able to direct me to your wishlist or the wishlist of other Simmers. That means no nominations—you can win and just give your prize away instead.
2. To qualify as an entry, you need to simply post sufficient inspiration related to any of the worlds I listed. That means pictures of the world, pictures of new EP/Store lots or pictures of changes you’ve made to existing Sunset Valley, Riverview, Twinbrook, Bridgeport, Barnacle Bay or Hidden Springs lots. You can also post links to other people’s threads, lots, etc. but be sure to credit them.
3. Pictures or links to lots/threads can only be posted once. If more than one Simmer posts a link, only the first Simmer is entered into the lottery. The only exception is if a Simmer posts a link to something, and then the original creator comes along to enter as well—if that happens, both are entered.
4. You can include as many pictures, links, etc. as you want, but you will only be entered once.
5. I don’t use Custom Content, but since this is for inspiration, it’s certainly allowed in pictures or lots.
6. Keep your posts civil and appropriate; be nice to each other and don’t include pictures to things that might raise the rating of the game.
7. PLEASE do not quote pictures—that drives me crazy!
I’m a true believer that the worlds should retain their original flavour, so I’d prefer to see updates to existing lots or squeezing an EP lot into an empty space, rather than completely replacing everything that was in the towns. I will not qualify makeovers that unrecognisably change Sunset Valley, Riverview, Twinbrook, Bridgeport, Barnacle Bay or Hidden Springs, but there is some leniency there.
I also don’t just want to see makeovers of the Sims themselves—you can certainly include some, but to be entered into the lottery I need to see some building-related inspiration!
I very much intend to award additional prizes to Simmers whose remakes I find especially useful. The lottery itself will be drawn randomly (with an online generator), but I’ll be giving out extra prizes as well.
Prizes for Lottery
1st place: One standard world (that can be bought with SimPoints) or roughly 2450 SimPoints equivalent
2nd place: One venue or roughly 1900 SimPoints equivalent
3rd place: 650 SimPoints
Additional prizes can be valued at whatever I want, to be announced at the end. Entries that I find particularly useful may attract a standard world prize as well. Please also note that, in the event a lottery winner also is awarded an additional prize, the value is stackable—potentially up to a gold world.
Deadline for entries is February 21, 2016 — Sunday at 5pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
If all goes well, I’ll be doing this again in the future for the later EP and Store worlds—so have a good time!
Below should be two posts: the first listing entries and the second with pictures to my Sunset Valley changes. There's no need to look through all of my pictures if you're not interested! I just thought it'd be nice to share my progress somewhere.
a.k.a. Erin
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I'd also like to add some bonus prizes for Simmers who really inspired me: @ciane for her absolutely huge contribution to this thread and @PalmArrow for her really interesting updates to Sunset Valley—I adore your Chinese restaurant and I never would have thought of making a 'Little France' area near Pinochle Pond. I think that's utterly unique and I really appreciate your originality.
And because you have all been so wonderful, I'd like to give the remaining entrants (@Lexers615, @amaresity, @Devalaous, @TadOlson and @adamzaid) 50sp each for joining in and making this lottery such a pleasure to host.
So the total prizes are:
- @renyerookami – standard world or 2450sp --> collected
- @StephSteb – venue or 1900sp --> collected (given to another Simmer)
- @ciane – 650sp + 1800sp bonus prize (for total of standard world or 2450sp) --> given away to other participants
- @Devalaous – 50sp now 400sp --> collected
- @TadOlson – 50sp now 200sp
- @Lexers615 – 50sp --> given away to other participants
- @amaresity – 50sp now 200sp --> collected
- @PalmArrow – 200sp now 1900sp --> collected
- @adamzaid – 50sp now 200sp --> collected
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Entries:
1. @Lexers615 — update to Jolly Roger's Deep Sea Diner in Barnacle Bay
2. @ciane — Simusement for SV and updates to the Gazebo in RV, WA base camps and Hidden Gardens in HS (read through the thread for lots of other examples from ciane)
3. @amaresity — "wrong side of the tracks" and mermaid cove in Sunset Valley
4. @Devalaous — updates throughout Twinbrook, Sunset Valley, Riverview and Barnacle Bay (text) and pictures of Barnacle Bay changes
5. @PalmArrow — Chinese restaurant, Little France area, Stoney Falls resort and update to art gallery for Sunset Valley
6. @renyerookami — pirate ship resort for Barnacle Bay
7. @TadOlson — new festival lot and community garden for Sunset Valley
8. @adamzaid — coffee place for Sunset Valley
9. @StephSteb — 'Gypsies and Antiquities' supernatural lot for any world (picture in Sunset Valley)
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These are the four areas that I’m adding new lots to and/or changing roads:
1) The Overlook – to become a downtown/party district with Late Night/Showtime lots
You can already see the mostly finished Film Studio and my in-progress Exclusive Lounge (based on the Unfurled Lounge house from the Lots & Houses Library). At the end of that short added road will be the Big Show Venue.
2) The Cliff – to become a supernatural area
Obviously I haven’t changed much on the cliff yet, but it will end up having an Elixir Consignment Store, Supernatural Hangout and Vampire Lounge—especially fitting for next to the Crumplebottom home. You can also see the Rebel Hangout I made, called Rebel Beach, and the Rebel Rock Ridge diving lot.
3) Shopping District – to become a boutique shopping village
This was my biggest project in CAW, as I carved out that hill near the Wolff House to make room for a road and a few lots. Eventually, there will be a Gallery Shop (30x40), Salon (20x30), Bot Emporium (20x30) and Nerd Shop (25x25). I’ve tried to build these lots up a few times before, but I’m not very good at building from scratch! One day I’ll get there.
You can also see two of the ports I’ve added (Recurve Port and Sunnyside Port), as well as another diving lot. I also updated Recurve Strand to be a little beach resort.
4) The Island – to become a fun day out/destination
Here I’ve added a port lot and another lot which will eventually become a boardwalk/arcade with rollercoaster and plenty of items from the hobbies/skills category. It’s the last thing on my list to do!
But that’s not everything! I’m also tweaking existing lots to suit me better or to include more content.
Starting with the beaches, ports and resorts around town:
This is Rebel Beach, the Rebel Hangout. It’s fairly bare, but I think pretty cool—there’s just a toilet block with plenty of wall space for graffiti and a bonfire.
All the way over the other side of Sunset Valley, this is Recurve Port. It has a little picnic area on the dock, as well as a LLAMA and some toilets.
This here is the LLAMA and toilets. I know, it’s not terribly exciting—but I love the Movie Stuff outhouse!
Nearby, this is Recurve Resort. It’s not the most fabulous or luxurious hotel, but it is sweet getaway for honeymooning Sims.
Inside the main building, it’s quite small to house just the basic amenities—check-in desk, a fridge, bathrooms, etc.
This is upstairs (or, rather, up-ladder) in the main building. It just has a TV, desk, bookcase and a treadmill in the corner.
Outside, however, there is the resort tower, the Bohemian Garden egg chair hanging off a palm tree (love this!), a sauna, pool and hot tub.
Recurve Resort is the perfect place to relax on the beach!
After a dip in the ocean, pool or hot tub you can rinse off here in the relatively private outdoor shower.
Of course, if you’re not already on your honeymoon, you could get married in an intimate ceremony.
This is Sunnyside Port, which is near the Wolff House. Under the cover, it has a barbecue and massage table area for a relaxing time on the beach.
Onto the clubs, lounges and bars:
Closer into the city on an existing 30x30 lot, I’ve added the Business as Usual Bistro to become a Fusion Lounge. I still have to tweak it more to take advantage of the ocean view.
But what a view!
I’ve been pretty slow on building all of the new clubs, lounges and bars around town, but I love this update to the private pool behind the apartment buildings in the town’s centre. Now it’s a poolside club!
Downstairs is an underwater-themed dance room, which looks quite ridiculous but at least it makes it distinctive as a ‘poolside club’.
Upstairs is the stage, which overlooks the downstairs dance floor, for Late Night performers.
Tucked away outside is the LLAMA and several port-a-loos. I don’t know if that would be the best place to relax—can you imagine the smell!?—but this lot was tough to lay out effectively.
Around the town centre:
In town, I added the Savvy Seller items to the art gallery.
It doesn’t make a big difference, but I think it’s nice—and I really want my Sims to buy a toilet statue.
Generally when I update lots like this, I change the bathrooms as well. I tried to keep the same colours at the art gallery, but make it a touch more tasteful.
I replaced the parking strips with actual parked cars on a few rabbit hole lots, and also added the LLAMA to a lot of them. Of course, I skilfully managed to forget to take photos of the City Hall, Doo Peas and the other public pool (which I added the Surf’s Up station to).
Around the edges of town:
I made some big changes to the Science Lab—adding parked cars, a subway and a non-rabbit hole building.
I thought the Science Lab might be the best place to house some of these university items.
It also houses some chess tables and weird tech that I thought my Sims might like to have in town.
Outside, I changed the harvestables to include some of the EP ones, which I think suit a wacky Science Lab better! I also added the Tree of Prosperity.
I also customised the Stadium to be a more interesting place to hang out. I added some picnic tables and a barbecue, although I just realised now that I forget to add any toilets. I’ll have to go back in-game and add some port-a-loos to the back of the lot.
I also added a subway station and, to fill the space, a parking spot for the coach or manager of the home team (go Llamas!).
On the other side, I added the Late Night food truck and another parking space, this time for the manager of the visiting team (boooo! No one likes the Gnomes!).
Up near the mansions in the Summer Hills area, I added an Equestrian Centre to the empty 60x60 lot there.
I called it the Summer Hills Country Club, so I figured I need to add a bar, some coffee and a chocolate fountain to make it a posh place to hang out.
I decided that Pinochle Pond was the best place to hide the 🐸🐸🐸🐸 Wagon.
This lot now includes an outhouse/port-a-loo as well, because why not?
I added the Old Mill and revamped Stoney Falls. The Old Mill will become a Java Hut and bakery, eventually.
Stoney Falls now has an Arboretum and a garden of herbs/coffee beans from University Life.
That’s pretty much it, for now! I have done a few more lots that I failed to get pictures of, but you can see what I’m trying to do to update my Sunset Valley. Your inspiration pictures or lots don’t have to be like this at all—it’s really up to you what you want to show, as long as it’s within my rules.
I am particularly interested in any Supernatural, Ambitions or Late Night lots that you guys have made yourself for Sunset Valley. They don’t even need to be on the Exchange; I’d just love to see them to push myself forward with those big builds!
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Feel free to post! I can't wait to see your pictures and lots.
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Academic Trait: Adventurous
Social Group Trait (Should I ever become "Nerd" enough): Computer Whiz
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My Traits: Socially Awkward / Artistic / Family Oriented / Hopelessly Romantic / Absent Minded
Academic Trait: Adventurous
Social Group Trait (Should I ever become "Nerd" enough): Computer Whiz
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"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." Cpt. Edward A. Murphy Jr, USAF
@Lexers615 – Love the lot! It looks like it has much more usable space than before, if I'm remembering BB correctly. Do you have any in-game pictures? I'd love to see them, as I won't be able to check the lot out in-game for a few days. I'll add your name to the entry post. I agree about the shell stadium and theatre—they're so handy! I decided not to include either in Sunset Valley, but when I've gone through to update lots in other towns, I've always tried to include them; my favourite is putting the shell stadium where the military base is in Hidden Springs (and making the town hall a combo rabbit hole).
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Thank you for the reply. It's one of my favorite worlds too! I can't wait to start with makeover
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I wonder where I can find this drink stand.
Sorry for I can't give any inspiration for you at this moment.
One thing you might do is add the PC and seasons/generations sports stuff to the stadium. Shooting soccer goals and playing basketball or rock climbing outside seems plausible to me.
Another idea is an amusement park on a smaller lot with lots of PC that isn't tied into the festival grounds, though it could be. There was a contest to make a themed amusement park awhile back, so I tried playing with a roller coaster on a 30x40 lot, which was the smallest lot into which I could fit one. Because of theme requirement I ended up with a very red, white, and blue one. Try to overlook that.
The lot is here: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8777754
At the entrance, you have convenient port-a-potties, though not the cute Movie ones, which I too like.
You can see the obvious amusement attractions of the carousel, hot air balloon, and even a fun gyro ride.
Just on the inside of the entrance, you have rock climbing, basketball, skeetball, and of course benches upon which to rest.
The roller coaster has a couple water spots and a small climb and drop over the entrance.
It has all the fun food options that don't require a vendor. Help yourselves to popcorn, snowcones, or cotton candy as well as healthy fruit and veggies.
I even threw in the archery challenges as well as all the whack-a-whatevers and some spring riders.
In my Sunset Valley, this was placed right next to the Keatons. You might plan a better spot for yours, if you decide you want one (or just add more stuff to the festival grounds, if you prefer).
Have fun with your lottery. I hope you find lots of inspiration.
Here's another simple EA lot make-over with additions:
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8641083
The Gazebo didn't have anything other than a chess table and grill before, now it's a performance park (in my game).
There's a place for little sims to enjoy themselves.
Additionally, there's more fun for older sims too.
And, the integrity of the original lot is preserved with grill and chess still.
You didn't mention the World Adventure locations, but they could use some make-overs too.
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Why not add grill, wood oven, and bakery options to the base camp?
I update the bathrooms.
And I give them comfortable beds and a hot tub.
There are comfortable beds for single sims or the kids as well and even a firewalk.
If they tire of adventures, they can even work on the old broken-down car.
I hope I've given some new ideas. Have a happy, happy day.
You can get as crazy as you want adding things to base camps.
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China is known for pottery making, zen, and martial arts. I added glass blowing as well as the rural chickens and cows.
The french world gets a nectary in the basement.
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8637047
It also gets fruit trees and grapes added to the back along with a hot tub; and, along with adding high energy comfortable beds and warm showers, I add private baths.
There are so many ways to upgrade and improve upon what is already there as well as adding new stuff. Have fun!
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Make-over the gorgeous little parks! Don't you think they are the perfect setting for a tea?
Or a wedding?
Add a picnic spot.
Redo the little bridges and add seating.
Add another tree... one you can climb and in which you can play.
Just make sure to add something for the littlest sims too.
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This is City Hall, Police and miliatry building and day spa all on the original City Hall lot
Map View - the street leading away from the beach from city hall is my nightclub district
Up the top of the hill overlooking the town I have my "wrong side of the tracks" part of town with the criminal hideaway, fortune tellers, junkyard, elixir store and the Broke family from River view in their trailer park type lot
Updated beach with playground and BBQ area and wedding arch. The houses by the beach I will try for a more modern feel but I suck at building so some of the houses have been taken from other worlds.
School stadium combo is where the school used to be and Medical centre where the gym used to be. The park is a park I did a while ago where it's a 64x64 lot divided into 4 areas each with a different Season theme and the festival items for that season so my sims can do all year round snowboarding, skating etc
Horse park where stadium used to be
The large lots where the Altos and Landgraabs are has been turned into an entertainment are with casino and one of the Theme parks from the showcase thread on here. (Hiroller water park) the beach behind has had ports added and my mermaid sims live on house boats there
@ciane I absolutely LOVE your tea spot!
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Aw, thank you @StephSteb! I look forward to seeing your tweaks.
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@Devalaous – I'll have to see how my club building goes; I always struggle with figuring out designs for each as well. Building from scratch is not my strong suit, since I'm prone to making shoe boxes when left to my own devices.
@skybaker – no worries about not having inspiration for me! There's plenty of time left and, even if you don't have anything for the deadline, I still appreciate people taking part, looking at my lots and asking questions. The drink stand in the background of that picture is from Island Paradise—it's specifically for resort lots. The little lemonade jug on the table, which is one of my favourite items, is from Outdoor Living Stuff.
@ciane – great to hear from you! Your thread on reinstalling Store content made my life so much easier when I was trying to install only Build/Buy items for this save (so that I could use Edit in Game mode). Without you, I'd be months away from even this much progress in Sunset Valley!
Thanks for your suggestions for the stadium; it's definitely a good place to put those sporty items and I hadn't thought of that at all. I'll see how 'natural' it looks with a few items and see about adding the rest to the sports bar I'm building down the street; others might work well at the school or the boardwalk/arcade venue out on the Island.
I actually love your red, white and blue themed amusement park! It's such a good use of space, and the colours—although a bit crazy—feel like something that Sunset Valley might have. SV is such a classic, all-American type of town (to my Australian eyes), so a patriotic theme park might be exactly what it needs.
I adore The Gazebo lot, and I love what you've done with it. I had the same idea to make that a performance park venue, and it looks fantastic! I also love your WA lots. I've spoken with Devalaous before about making changes to the WA lots (especially the base camps), but figured that was a project for down the track. Still, your pictures make me super excited to do it—or I'll just take yours! Hard to improve upon your excellent changes. Those changes to Hidden Springs are beautiful! I especially love the tea setting and the way you've set up the wedding area.
I will add your name to the list of entries. Thanks so much for taking part!
@amaresity – I do really like your changes, even if they make Sunset Valley pretty different. The Spanish/Caribbean feel is something I'm going for in a world I'm making myself (very, very slowly), so I find the lots you've used very inspiring. I also love the festival grounds with the four different seasons—such a cool idea! Your changes to the beaches and the "wrong side of the tracks" part of town are both similar to my Sunset Valley, so how about you share a few more pictures of the actual lots there and, even though you've changed the world quite a bit, I'll enter you? I really do appreciate you sharing.
@StephSteb – I spend so much time on the forums looking through threads about these type of world tweaks! I just love it! I figured a lottery might bring even more Simmers out of the woodwork with their changes. I'd love to see your entry if you're able to get some pictures together—which of the worlds do you think you'll do?
@missy2311 – thanks so much, Catherine! It's wonderful hearing from you and, I must admit, I'm a sucker for good feedback. Have you been playing your actual game much, or hanging out more on the forums (or do OE stuff)? I'd love to see some pictures from you if you've made any changes to the towns.
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@Lexers615 – I love the way you added a new half water/half land lot to place the diner onto! The ship looks much better being closer to the ocean like that. I was only playing quickly, so couldn't quite get the lot placed right, but I'm sure I'll manage when I have more time to play. I love that you used the Stones Throw Greenhouse barrel chairs—those look so good and it makes for a much more welcoming space, I think. Thanks again for contributing to my thread!
@ciane – well, well, what is there to say?! I love your lots! My favourite has to be the Hidden Garden (or, rather, the Hidden No More Garden). Your attention to detail is incredible. The best part, I think, is the martial arts equipment built into the trees. I didn't test it with Sims, but are those actually usable?! That would make for such a cool outdoor exercise park feature—you could make a fairly open zen garden space with the trees Karate-choppable.
I did place the Simusement lot in Sunset Valley, first next to the Keaton house where you had it and then over on the 40x40 that I mentioned. Having that extra space to make the entrance more extravagant looks really good! I couldn't quite get an outdoor stage in there the way I wanted, but I might try again later, or I can add one to the Central Park lot or island boardwalk. On the other hand, maybe I'll use your Simusement for inspiration, place the stage I want and then try to build a low-key rollercoaster like yours around the stage. I also had fun revisiting the WA worlds—probably the first time in two or three years, if I'm honest—and checking out the base camps. You've done such a great job! Thank you for contributing to my thread.
Good luck to you both in the lottery!
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Upstairs:
Downstairs:
Playground and BBQ area at the Old Pier beach
Wedding Arch and seating
The other beach (Not sure of the name it's been renamed in my game)
I added one of the hanging chairs today. I love that idea!!
I've added ports to the cove with that beach and my mermaid sims all live there in a little hidden community
I'm glad you like the hanging chair idea—I originally envisaged some type of hammock and thought about creating it with a love seat and the Now & Then Century Manor chandelier chain, but then realised the egg chair was perfect. I'll add your name to the list of entries.
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First of all, there is a building just across from the criminal hideout that's an old abandoned train station, that is marked as a hidden tomb. Using cheats, I changed it to a Rebel Hangout, and its now a quite cozy place to work on street art. Before I figured out how to change its lot type, I tried adapting the empty warehouses on the criminal hideout's lot, to little success. Far too many people showed up, which kinda ruined the criminal aspect.
Twinbrook to me has always been under the thumb of the Racket family's criminal empire, so I made a large underground supervillain lair under their house, accessed via the garage with a revolving tomb door. It comes complete with an evil villain throne, laser cannons, jail cells, and a large vault to store stolen loot. Marigold Racket, in my own canon, used to lead her empire from there. Its currently in disuse until a true heir to the throne is born.
I updated the consignment store heavily, it is now a multi-story building with empty floors, so I filled the other floors with missing EP content, all following the same floor plan. There is an elixir consignment store, a bot building store, and even a nectary in the basement floor, newly added. There is room for a few more floors in the basement, so I could add a clothing store or other such stores if needed.
Several other places in the town suffer from empty floors, the laundromat, library and the hangout all have this problem, possibly others too. With creative use, they can all become multipurpose lots. Gigs and showtime careers are likely compatible with the hangout's extra floors for example.
Other lots have received minor edits, in keeping with the theme of "keeping Twinbrook the same town", with a 🐸🐸🐸🐸 caravan being added to an out of the way lake, hidden in the trees, and things like lifeguard chairs and seashell spawners added to the beach. Expansion/store content plants also get added to community gardens
Sunset Valley and Riverview by comparison, have much smaller edits, with all of the default family bin families fitted into Sunset Valley, along with other official/promotional sims.
Barnacle Bay is something I once had added ports and a pirate lair to, but following file corruption, that work was lost. I overhauled the pirate "tomb" to be a proper one, albeit very small, with traps and all. I always played the Inkbeard family and rebuilt their lost fortunes, bringing them back into direct competition with the Goldbeards.
See my Sims 3 studio for latest progress.
Here's the custom festival lot I added to Gibsons which is made from the SV terrain map of CAW.