History
The Plumbob Pictures Backlot came with the Sims 3 Nightlife EP. It was a rabbit hole for Sims in the Film career, but Sims could also take tours and WooHoo. For this challenge, it’s been rebuilt as faithfully as possible in the Sims 4, and is base game only so it's available to all Simmers. The large building is furnished as offices and a sound stage, and in the back is a superstar trailer!
The soundstage is ready for your creativity! Download the
soundstage shell here and build a set for the current theme, or any past theme.
You aren't required to download the
backlot or the
superstar trailer, but you can if you want. I'd love to see any stories you make with them!
Rules
No Custom Content! Your films should reach as many Simmers as possible.
In-game cheats are allowed, like bb.moveobjects, bb.showhiddenobjects and bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement.
You may not add windows to the outside walls, and existing doors/arches may not be removed.
Do not change the wall height! Your entry must fit properly inside the Plumbob Pictures Backlot!
Build your set entirely inside the
soundstage shell.
You can build rooms or partial rooms in the shell, but your entry must be uploaded as
one room, and not as a lot.
You can submit more than one entry per challenge, but only one entry per person can qualify for a prize! The rest should be Unofficial.
Tips for uploadingHere is a tutorial on how to put enclosed rooms into your entry but still be able to upload the whole room shell.
It's a good idea to double check that the whole room is saved by placing it again after you upload it to your library.
The Plumbob Pictures Challenge is for builders and designers of any skill level. If you're a beginner and your concept is amazing, for example, you can still win an award! If you don't want to play for awards, or if you miss a deadline, you can still submit something as Unofficial. Since I'm the awards committee at the moment, everything I submit will be Unofficial. I'm in this for the ideas!
Prizes
Enter to win a signature banner and icon.
Categories include:
Best Base Game
Best Pictures
Playability
Set Design
Film Concept
Quality Control
Best Actor(s)
Costume Design
Plummy
Plummy Award winners will receive a Maxis nomination in the Maxis Thread.
Comments
Challenge 3: Thriller
What gets your blood running? Psychological thrillers? Classic horror? Something slightly eerie or just spooky enough to count?
Whatever you come up with, be creative and have fun!
Due: November 1
Budget: Unlimited
Room Type: Career & Misc
Use these hashtags for your entry: #PlumbobSet #Thriller
challenge no:
Origin ID:
Beginner, Experienced, Advanced or Unofficial:
Gallery Name:
Gallery Link:
About the movie: Is your movie a comedy? Drama? Romance? Thriller? If you've got a plot, tell us about it!
About the set: Anything else you'd like to say about your build
Images (2 - 4 images):
At least 1 as a Film Still, for your banner!
Example:
Download the soundstage here and build your set entirely inside it. You can build rooms or partial rooms inside, but your entry must be uploaded as a room, and not a lot.
Note: You don't need to make a rest area for your Sims. There's one in the Plumbob Pictures Backlot!
F.A.Q.
A. That's where a staircase to the (optional) 2nd floor of the soundstage goes! You can paint over it if you want.
Q. What's that greenish spot on the wall?
A. It's a green screen. You can paint over it if you want.
Things you can change
Wall and floor covers
Placement of green screen
Lighting
Objects
Things you can't change
Placement or height of outer walls
Paint outside the room
Existing doors/arches
Create the lead actor(s) for the film!
challenge no:
Origin ID:
Beginner, Experienced, Advanced or Unofficial:
Gallery Name:
Gallery Link:
About the movie:
About the Sims:
Images (1-3 images):
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2: Romance (or Not)
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You may be best to keep those extra posts. They may be useful to use in the future.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
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Hello @Monkeys919 It is great that you are entering this challenge ! Because you are still a new member and can't post picture yet , you could upload your pictures to a photo sharing site such as imgur or tinypic , then right click the picture on the photo sharing site and copy/paste the image address link here,
We can then post the pictures for you.
I will look forward to seeing your set!
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Challenge no: 1
Origin ID: Monkeys919
Beginner, Experienced, Advanced or Unofficial: Beginner (first time doing this :tongue:
Gallery Name: Beach Set
Gallery Link: https://www.thesims.com/gallery/9FA147EE8F0211E78EDB4AD0040C86D9?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=monkeys919&max=50&maxis=false
About the movie: It is set on a remote little beach that has a few beach huts as well as a small forest to one side. It is a romantic comedy that includes a recently divorced woman and her young daughter and a rich actor, of whom the main character is a big fan of. The story follows the budding romance that blossoms between the characters, despite the small interruptions from a needy child who wants her mothers attention at all times.
About the Sims: The movie involves 3 sims: Katya & Sofia Cortez and Alex Deighton.
Katya - She is a recently divorced mother of one, who is in need of a get away from her daily life. She loves the sun, the colour pink and 'Only one Crown' the hottest tv show starring the one and only Alex Deighton, hence the signed poster in her room.
Sofia - She is a needy child that is obsessed with making a mess and she is always fighting off others for her mothers attention, especially after her father left.
Alex - He is one of the biggest stars on TV. He has finally managed to book a holiday to a private beach with only a few other people staying in the vicinity. He enjoys food, concerts and various historic novels.
Images (1-3 images):
I've posted them on my tumblr as I'm still a newbie (despite having the account for two years :tongue: )
http://dreaming-of-sims.tumblr.com/post/164868309166/stills-for-my-entry-into-the-plumbob-pictures
I really enjoyed doing this! I'm excited to see future builds and good luck to anyone else that enters!
Your Beach set is great! @monkeys919
It was very nice reading the details about the movie, and about each of the characters in it. Katya is pretty, and Alex is handsome! It is a very nice picture of them sitting together chatting, and it is romantic that Alex gave Katya a red rose in another part of the movie It is special and nice that they are looking into each other's eyes in another scene in the movie.
It sounds like a great romantic comedy movie to enjoy watching !
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Check Out My Gallery!
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1. You mention that there's a place to put a staircase, for an optional second floor. Is it possible to add a second floor and still upload it as a room, rather than a lot?
2. No CC allowed in the room, but if I'm building Sims to "act" in my movie, can I use CC for them? I want to get those costumes right...
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
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My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
Hey, @phantasmkiss, I just realized that I didn't tag you in my earlier post. I'm hoping you can answer this question for me:
Thanks for starting this fun challenge!
challenge no: 1
Origin ID: carolynrosser
Beginner, Experienced, Advanced or Unofficial: Experienced
Gallery Name and link: A Doll's Kiss Soundstage
Link to Imgur gallery
About the movie: A DOLL'S KISS is a psychological thriller about a young woman (Diana Gold as Allegra Farthing) who arrives in a small seaside town to recuperate, after a recent stay in a mental institution. While there, she meets a dashing young aristocrat (Darrien Thayer as Baron von Flack) and a kindly old sea captain (Mike Horace as Sea Captain Denny)--but all is not as it seems. The film's reception was mixed; its odd, dreamlike quality and surreal storyline led to both praise and criticism.
About the set: I created three different sets within the space--a beach, a topiary garden and a study for the sea captain--as well as a small lounge area for cast members. I really wished I had more room to expand into!
An overview of the soundstage:
An early beach scene with Allegra and the baron:
A shot from the film's surreal and controversial climax:
Read the whole story on my Imgur gallery ! And thanks to @phantasmkiss for the most fun I've had all week!
You are so very creative!
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
1. There isn't a way to add a second floor and still have it be one room, that I know of. If you find a way though, please share it and I'll definitely add it to my tips!
2. You can use CC on your actors, but they can't be entered in the competition because Maxis doesn't accept CC. Your No-CC set can still be entered, though!
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Edit: The soundstage goes into the Plumbob Pictures Backlot. Those arches along one wall lead directly into the cast and crew's food, dressing, and makeup area, which is about the same size as the soundstage. No need to add a seating area, if you'd rather use your space another way!
Also, when the soundstage goes into the lot, the second floor is provided. This is a new challenge, and my first challenge, so I'm more than willing to adjust things. I thought people would be more likely to enter if they only had to download a room, instead of a whole lot.
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@Monkeys919
Best Director
I like your plot, and it seems fitting that it's about a celebrity (partly, at least) on our first challenge! Your characters have realistic backgrounds, especially with the child who doesn't want to share her parent's attention.
What I like best, though, is your photos! They're very polished, with interesting angles. They capture the emotions on your actors' faces, and in the first photo, I would have thought they were really outside!
@carolynrosser
Best Film Concept
Good job getting all those rooms into such a tight space! You've got an elegant hedged off area, space for cameras and crew, a cozy looking study, and a lovely little sunset beach.
The photos here were enough to get me interested, and you have a blog post, too! Your plot had me thinking. In the Sims universe, about everything can happen. (Except diagonal stairs. Those don't exist.) How much is real, and how much is in Allegra's head? Whatever the answer is, it seems like she found peace at the end.
Enjoy your movie posters! I'll have the next challenge up soon!
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