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Morakai's WIP - -ZooU Contest updates Pg 4
Morakai
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As many of you know.... I am soooo not a builder! However, I got an idea for a build, so I thought that I would see if I could make it. It is a basic box, so where could I get it wrong? DOn't answer that!! 
I started this last night, and there is still LOTS of work still to be done on it. However, I thought if I post here, some of the builders in here (who are amazing), would give advice on what would make this better. This is a gift, so would like for it to be as good as possible.
Thank you for your time & assistance!
Here is the Front of the schoolhouse:
Here is the back area. The little building in the back (only see roof in this pic) is the bathrooms upgraded from outhouses.
Inside.... (from front door to back view)
From back towards the front door:
As you can see, I still have lots of work to do, but any advice or tips to help make it better? THank you all! (please remember that this is only my second build ever)
I started this last night, and there is still LOTS of work still to be done on it. However, I thought if I post here, some of the builders in here (who are amazing), would give advice on what would make this better. This is a gift, so would like for it to be as good as possible.
Thank you for your time & assistance!
Here is the Front of the schoolhouse:
Here is the back area. The little building in the back (only see roof in this pic) is the bathrooms upgraded from outhouses.
Inside.... (from front door to back view)
From back towards the front door:
As you can see, I still have lots of work to do, but any advice or tips to help make it better? THank you all! (please remember that this is only my second build ever)
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Some ideas for you to think about:
I would personally have the windows and doors coloured in a similar colour to the exterior or maybe a dark brown.
Probably a darker stone on the foundation and some more basic tables inside - they look a bit too fancy for a school.
Grass could do with a little terrain painting just to break it up a bit and some plants.
Can you fit a few skill building items in too like an easel, telescope etc?
Ooh and maybe a chair in the corner for the "bad" or misbehaving student. lol
eta: Sorry, just thought of something else - I'd also add a couple of teeny hills outside, maybe even slopes down in to (I don't want to say valleys because certainly not deep, but I think you may get what I mean) lower areas of the ground. Most terrain isn't completely flat and it'll help it look a bit more realistic. Just choose areas away from where sims will normally "path" and it shouldn't interfere with anything (around trees is a good spot to change the levels of terrain for added interest).
I wanted to put the bell in the tower, but with the roofline, and the windows that I could use, so not looking right... Any ideas on how would be great!
Oh yeah... Landscaping isn't even started yet. Terrain paints can add so much more... Just didn't have time to do that last night.
Thanks for looking at it! This is only my second build, and first for someone else. I just would love for this to be as perfect as possible for them! :oops:
THANK YOU!!! I so wanted to put it on top, but no idea how!! So going to try this when I go back in.
All this is about 3 hours worth of work, and haven't even gotten to the color everything stage, or adding on "clutter". However, it will be added!
I can only use certain EP's and Gen isn't one. <sigh> Will work with what I can though.
THank you thank you thank you everyone! <cheers> Oh I hope she likes it! :oops:
I hear ya. I figured you weren't there yet, all those touches usually are last last last, but you've done so well I couldn't really think of anything to add. And of course it's always tough when you're restricted from using some items because of building for another person. I soooo understand. Trust. lol
Clutter/Miscellaneous Decor is your Best Friend.
I think what you have so far looks fantastic. Can't wait to see what else you do with it. :thumbup:
I do agree with whatsociallife about the desks, so will look again. However, I am using tables instead of desks so can have 2 people sitting at them instead of the one. Need to see if can find more colonial tables though.
THere will be some skill building items as well. However, I have an idea for a wee floral patch near the privy's to break up the red some. Will put an easel there so easier for them to paint pretty flowers.
Still want to add a bench or 2, tables and even a wee BBQ so can have something to snack on. Or might turn the "storage" room into a mini kitchenette with a microwave, instead. Still working on that.
THank you everyone for the tips, how-to's and all! I really really do appreciate it!!
eta:
Well, considering they can do their homework on them...lol.
Funny you should mention that cause that is what it is based off of....
I couldn't find many other pics, and then I remembered that show, and I got started! It won't be just like it, but eh... It is a schoolhouse & no 2 schoolhouses are the same!
Photobucket is being mean, so can't post other pics yet, as it won't let me resize. grrrr :x
However, thank you all for the support & ideas!!
Side of school building:
Back of building. First one has the tree in the pic, but then you will see when the tree disappears.
Still have to do a bit more, and work on the inside! Keep your fingers crossed that she likes it!
Build tip for the roof if you come back too before bell tower with the apex roof the use the one sided roof for either side of the tower, You wont have roof cutting through the walls and you can also then hight adjust the roof to just bellow the bell.
hope this helps>
but if you like i could do a mock up build and take a picture.
I will try that!
Me? Part of a team of builders?!?!? :shock: I have a LONG way to go before I even begin to contemplate that!!
Thank you all for helping!
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Promise I will post more pics as I get more done!
I was able to get some work done on the inside. Some....
This is the very front, when you walk in the front door.
Back door & rest rooms