Yay! We are in such good company then!!! I had never seen anyone else do it! But starting on graph paper and using the squares makes the use of squares in the game that much easier!
I don't even have lined paper in the house any more, I got so used to making dungeons for weekly D&D games in college. A graph pad works just as well for keeping handwriting straight, and I don't have to draw vertical lines when I want to block out a visual idea.
My first introduction to graph paper was a 6th grade project to build a model house. Mine wasn't very exciting, but cutting and assembling the cardboard and seeing it take shape was something that apparently stuck with me! Building in Sims is a lot like that experience, but a whole lot easier to change and decorate.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #213 -Young Minds
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9304969#
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/EohMVyZ
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: placed lot in Roaring Heights 30x30 $76,102
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Learning is made fun with the circus theme at Circus Academy and Daycare. Not only will your children be able to play indoors and out, but they will be able to learn and get help with homework. For example, they can bake cookies and learn cooking skills or get lessons in history, math, and literature! This daycare has many possibilities to make both you and your children happy--all in a very secure environment!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: No CC
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
@Ciane I uploaded it because it was cute, but I could never get it to work for the BnS challenge. The kids that came after school wouldn't go upstairs for homework, they would sit in the floor downstairs. So I gave them a tiny downstairs homework spot. I thought about converting the cafeteria area into the classroom but they didn't even like to go in there until they did their homework (or broke something) first. I converted the classroom I had upstairs into a child's bedroom in the version of it I uploaded. I started on a second attempt that was a more modern style single floor and the kids did go into the classroom area for their homework in that version. I haven't gotten back to it for weeks now so I am not sure I will finish it by the 30th.
I love Addy's story so far, I got a little misty when he said goodnight to his wife's pictures.
I did a daycare just for fun. I couldn't figure out how to label it so I used Vistors allowed.
My build came in at 75,889, it's all on one floor with only a couple of full sized walls to keep everything open and in plain view.
The kids enter into a small lobby with lockers and seating then enter into the main room of the day care through another set of double doors.
There is the eating area to the right with a small kitchen for fixing snacks. The main room contains learning and play items.
At the left of the main room are the infants room, the restrooms and the toddler nap areas.
Overlooking the entire building is the directors office.
The back yard is completely fenced and has swings, sandbox, small berry garden and springy toys.
@Kgaff - I love your day care! The colors are so pleasing and the shape and layout is great. I wouldn't have thought to recolor the sea creature topiary like that. That fits in so perfectly. Love the landscaping too.
I haven't been able to get to Sims to finish my build, I usually take Wednesday nights for sims. I completely understand if I get cut off, I'll still post it even if I'm too late for the deadline so people can see it!
You sit back at your desk and smile. The last project took a lot out of you, but you are so happy you could help. You think back on many of your clients and how pleased they were with your work. But really, you could use a bit of a break, you think.
Rose comes in and hands you a stack of mail. You motion for her to sit as you flip through it, mainly bills and junk.
“So, who’s next?” you ask.
“Actually- ah, nobody.”
“Really?”
“Really,” he says. “I guess it’s just a quiet month. We have some interest for a few months from now, but I think your schedule is free.”
You ponder this for a minute, then say, “In that case, Rose, we have a client!”
“Oh?” She perks up, as curious about why he doesn’t know this as he is about who the client is.
“I have been living in the same place, with the same decor for years now! After helping so many others realize their dream houses, I think it’s time I do something about my own!”
“But you love that house!” Rose protests.
You laugh. “Yes I do. I do love that house. But the inside is so dated! The decor, the colors, the style... It may have been me once, but it isn’t me anymore. Rose - I am going to give myself a makeover for a change!”
The Brief:
This challenge will be quite different. This month we are asking you to build your house in the game. No, not your dream house, your actual real house. To the best of your and the game’s ability, we want you to build the house, apartment, or residence you currently live as close as you can.
Then, give your home a makeover! Do not add, remove, or change any walls. This includes adding detached structures - no walls can be added or removed. The structure of the building must stay exactly as it is. You can swap a door for an arch of the same size and vise versa. You can swap windows for the same size windows. Fences and half-walls can be added, changed or removed. No other changes are allowed to the structure of the home.
Beyond that, you are free to change the type and style of floors, walls, any built-ins like cabinets and plumbing, you can re-purpose rooms, but only within the scope of not changing the walls and windows.
Take before and after shots to show us how you have reimagined your home! Take enough to really give us a feel for how it is now and how you envision it in the future.
There is no budget for this build! There are too many variable home to try to limit, this challenge is all about the before and after.
It's a great challenge. I've actually been thinking of making the attic into an art studio or extra bedroom. Of course, my plan calls for adding gabled windows up there and I want a spiral staircase going up instead of the drop down stairs. So, that won't work for this, but hopefully, we see some interest from others.
I already have my house in sims. I had to finagle the stairs, since I have tight stacked stairs in my house to both the attic and basement, but I can refinish it just fine
@iampes23 Your daycare looks so fun! Those kiddos will be tricked into learning and not even know it.
@Kgaff I love your daycare, too. The colors are so pretty, and I love what you did with the entry and the topiaries and sea monster in the pretty flower beds.
The new challenge looks interesting - and challenging. I tried to build my house once, and it was tough to make it work out in the sims. I'd love to give it another go, but I don't know if I'll be able to pull it off again this month. Maybe if it comes together quickly (doubt it), I could get it finished toward the end of the month.
Adorable daycare @Kgaff, the daycare profession uses the residential lot type. Sorry you didn't get yours done in time @Zincht.
The new challenge looks really interesting, I've tried using the sims to plan out ideas for our renovation and it was very hard to realistically build our house. I'll give it another try if I find the time. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with either way.
Comments
Happy Easter everyone!!!
My first introduction to graph paper was a 6th grade project to build a model house. Mine wasn't very exciting, but cutting and assembling the cardboard and seeing it take shape was something that apparently stuck with me! Building in Sims is a lot like that experience, but a whole lot easier to change and decorate.
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9304969#
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/EohMVyZ
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: placed lot in Roaring Heights 30x30 $76,102
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Learning is made fun with the circus theme at Circus Academy and Daycare. Not only will your children be able to play indoors and out, but they will be able to learn and get help with homework. For example, they can bake cookies and learn cooking skills or get lessons in history, math, and literature! This daycare has many possibilities to make both you and your children happy--all in a very secure environment!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: No CC
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
I love Addy's story so far, I got a little misty when he said goodnight to his wife's pictures.
I did a daycare just for fun. I couldn't figure out how to label it so I used Vistors allowed.
My build came in at 75,889, it's all on one floor with only a couple of full sized walls to keep everything open and in plain view.
The kids enter into a small lobby with lockers and seating then enter into the main room of the day care through another set of double doors.
There is the eating area to the right with a small kitchen for fixing snacks. The main room contains learning and play items.
At the left of the main room are the infants room, the restrooms and the toddler nap areas.
Overlooking the entire building is the directors office.
The back yard is completely fenced and has swings, sandbox, small berry garden and springy toys.
More to see here --> https://www.flickr.com/photos/154029363@N06/albums/72157677972845557
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
The new challenge will be posted tomorrow night. If you're close to finishing your entry, please let us know if you need a little more time to post it
You sit back at your desk and smile. The last project took a lot out of you, but you are so happy you could help. You think back on many of your clients and how pleased they were with your work. But really, you could use a bit of a break, you think.
Rose comes in and hands you a stack of mail. You motion for her to sit as you flip through it, mainly bills and junk.
“So, who’s next?” you ask.
“Actually- ah, nobody.”
“Really?”
“Really,” he says. “I guess it’s just a quiet month. We have some interest for a few months from now, but I think your schedule is free.”
You ponder this for a minute, then say, “In that case, Rose, we have a client!”
“Oh?” She perks up, as curious about why he doesn’t know this as he is about who the client is.
“I have been living in the same place, with the same decor for years now! After helping so many others realize their dream houses, I think it’s time I do something about my own!”
“But you love that house!” Rose protests.
You laugh. “Yes I do. I do love that house. But the inside is so dated! The decor, the colors, the style... It may have been me once, but it isn’t me anymore. Rose - I am going to give myself a makeover for a change!”
The Brief:
Good luck!
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
Never mind, I skipped an entire instruction of the brief
@Kgaff I love your daycare, too. The colors are so pretty, and I love what you did with the entry and the topiaries and sea monster in the pretty flower beds.
The new challenge looks interesting - and challenging. I tried to build my house once, and it was tough to make it work out in the sims. I'd love to give it another go, but I don't know if I'll be able to pull it off again this month. Maybe if it comes together quickly (doubt it), I could get it finished toward the end of the month.
My Sims 3 Studio
My forum builds thread
The new challenge looks really interesting, I've tried using the sims to plan out ideas for our renovation and it was very hard to realistically build our house. I'll give it another try if I find the time. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with either way.