Ready for a blast from the past? We are firing up the WAYBACK MACHINE and dusting off a vintage Sims 3 challenge from Week 50 - the very first year of the Sims 3 BuildnShare challenge. Buckle up and go back in time with us! (Challenge by @Anjubee )
You weren't sure where to look. The couple in front of you seemed to have forgotten you were there. Sitting in front of you on the opposite couch were The Meronas, Carlos and Betty. Newlyweds, of course. They were entwined around each other now, Betty in Carlos's lap.
It started with some simple affectionate patting as they started to explain how they had decided to have a modest wedding and set that money aside to have a honeymoon retreat built. "Somewhere romantic," Betty had said as Carlos rubbed her knee.
After informing you that they wanted a secluded, romantic hideaway and how they only had a budget of 35,000 simoleans, you looked down to jot down some notes. By the time you looked back up, Betty was in Carlos' lap and they were in full "make out" mode.
You tried clearing your throat softly at first, but they continued. After a few more moments, you decided to just get up and leave them alone for a bit.
Brief:
- Budget: 35,000 [gallery cost]
- Size: No larger than 30x20 lot
- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
- Be sure to pick a lot that will work well for a romantic getaway
- Lot cost is not a factor in this challenge.
Sim Challenge:
Create Carlos and Betty Merona as sims and take pictures of them on their honeymoon! Share their traits and outfits as well as candid shots with us.
Room Challenge:
Carlos and Betty want a cozy dining room for romantic dinners! Budget: 10,000
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID:
LEVEL: (Whichever entry level you feel fits your current build level i.e. Starting Out, Established or Expert - leave blank if this is your first entry and the team will place you in the category you fit best)
LOT: (Link to where the build can be found with on The Gallery)
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: (Which lot you built on)
GALLERY COST: (see the rules section for how to find this information)
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost and gallery cost added together)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - your images are what BuildnShare will use to judge your entries)
ENTRY DETAILS: (Be sure to tell us about your entry)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Please state here as to whether or not you would like to receive constructive criticism for your entry
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: (Please give links to any CC, mods, and/or recolours you used in your entry)
TWITTER TAG: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
FACEBOOK PROFILE: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
TUMBLR LINK: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
SPACE FOR PICTURES: (Only a maximum of two per entry, please)
SIM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID:
LEVEL: (Whichever entry level you feel fits your current build level i.e. Starting Out, Established or Expert - leave blank if this is your first entry and the team will place you in the category you fit best)
HOUSEHOLD: (Link to where the household can be found with on The Gallery)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - your images are what BuildnShare will use to judge your entries)
ENTRY DETAILS: (Be sure to tell us about your entry)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Please state here as to whether or not you would like to receive constructive criticism for your entry
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: (Please give links to any CC, mods, and/or recolours you used in your entry)
TWITTER TAG: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
FACEBOOK PROFILE: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
TUMBLR LINK: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
SPACE FOR PICTURES: (Only a maximum of two per entry, please)
Please note the changes to the entry form, the judges are having some difficulties in working out if people are entering the Room/Sim challenges, therefore we are making it compulsory for the Sim and/or Room challenges to have their own media showcases.
ROOM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID:
LEVEL: (Whichever entry level you feel fits your current build level i.e. Starting Out, Established or Expert - leave blank if this is your first entry and the team will place you in the category you fit best)
ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found with on The Gallery)
GALLERY COST: (see the rules section for how to find this information)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - your images are what BuildnShare will use to judge your entries)
ENTRY DETAILS: (Be sure to tell us about your entry)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Please state here as to whether or not you would like to receive constructive criticism for your entry
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: (Please give links to any CC, mods, and/or recolours you used in your entry)
TWITTER TAG: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
FACEBOOK PROFILE: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
TUMBLR LINK: (
entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you)
SPACE FOR PICTURES: (Only a maximum of two per entry, please)
Please note the changes to the entry form, the judges are having some difficulties in working out if people are entering the Room/Sim challenges, therefore we are making it compulsory for the Sim and/or Room challenges to have their own media showcases.[/left]
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS113 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
The deadline for this challenge is Wednesday 20th February 2019 ** [no later than 23:59:59 EDT/New York Time]

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Comments
The Build-n-Share challenges will be posted every other Wednesday and run for two weeks. Results will be posted in the Winner's Circle thread. Look for results typically a week to two weeks after the deadline.
And you can keep up to date with challenge details and winners on our social media:
In all categories, we put an equal value on landscaping, aesthetics, architecture and interior design, with a nod toward playability.
If you are new to BuildnShare, we recommend that you leave your entry category empty this way the BnS team can take a look at your entry and place you in a category appropriate to your skills.
Starting Out - if you are new to building in TS4, this is where you should enter. Things we look for at this level are appropriate room sizes, cohesive exterior style, use of plants that reflect the style of the build and complimentary colours. Pictures should be well organize and provide a complete overviewthe of build
Established - we recommend entering at this level if you have been promoted from Starting Out. Things looked for over and above Starting Out are, thought as to how the build will ultimately play, good roof lines, use of terrain paints, cohesive interiors and good object choice and placement. Pictures should be well organised, well lit and labelled.
Expert - we recommend entering at this level if you have been promoted from Established. Things we look for at this level, over and above Established are interesting architecture, thought given to interior and exterior decorative details, creation of livable outdoor spaces. Pictures should have good angles, making good use of camera control options.
A note of caution, just because you have used something mentioned in a category, does not necessarily mean that you automatically fit in that category. If you are unsure, please tag us and ask for our advice as to where we would place you. Also, we do not advise that you bump yourself up in levels, especially if you are new and we have placed you in a category. We will always promote when we feel you are ready and have no more left to learn in your current category.
The benefits
First place will be awarded at all levels. If there are at least eight entries in a category, up to four places will also be announced. Challenges also create an opportunity for community on the forum site. We get to know one another’s names, share news, builds, and positive words. This is a chance to get your name out there, and hopefully make a few friends along the way.
What makes this challenge different from all the other ones I've seen?
We have been hosting this weekly challenge since the first week the game was released. We have many levels of builders in our community and welcome them all. This group is truly a product of all its great members!
Within the first few challenges, our group was recognized by the gurus that be, who have helped the weekly challenges gain even more popularity be stickying both Build-n-Share threads. Since then, we have had at least one featured creation almost every week, and our list of featured members continues to grow.
With 5 successful collaborative neighborhoods (Gnomelandia, Summer of Love, NYC, Sanshi Sumei and Olde Fairy Tale Village ) completed, Build-n-Share hopes to bring more creative challenges and new neighborhood ideas to the community with the help of our dedicated participants who willingly contribute and help each week to make sure each challenge runs smoothly.
Big thanks to @FaithofKaela for putting this together and to @masajo for updating it!
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/769877/sims-4-buildnshare-archives
Looking for more challenges? Check out the Build Challenges thread created by @rosemow
@Kittkat7147 - TS3/TS4 Challenge Admin & TS4 judge
@Masajo - TS4 judge, collator of entries and keeper of the archives
@lebanna - TS4 judge
@gmcrozier - TS4 judge
@BreeMiles - TS4 judge
@ciane - TS3 Challenge Host & TS3 judge
@ISHTARJMD - TS3 judge, Discord master and comer upper of challenges
@_Princess_Natasha_ - TS3 judge
@creativemetaphor - TS3 judge and comer upper of challenges
@FidgetyAtom - discord moderator and general lay about
Screenshots: Tips and Tricks
Ok, those are the basics! If you want to further your simatography skills, we highly recommend you take a look at our showcase guide here.
Please try to keep this thread as photo free as possible and create a showcase to illustrate your lots.
Congrats to @WrathofCath for winning the #BnS100 Expert category with Inn By The Sea.
Congrats to @Talea12345 for winning the #BnS100 Expert room category with Lobby.
Congrats to @Rostri-Jodu for winning the #BnS100 Expert CAS challenge with the Resort Townies household.
As always click the pics to take you to the gallery page.
Congrats to @Pallystyle for their Established win in #BnS100 with Anchors Aweigh Resort.
Congrats to @TresaofPern for their Established win in #BnS100 Room challenge with Oceanside Resort Lobby.
Congrats to @FruUtter for their Established win in #BnS100 CAS challenge with the Spreslina family.
As always click the pics to take you to the gallery page.
Congrats to @Kriint for their Starting Out win for #BnS100 with Blue Sunrise Hotel
Congrats to @asap24 for their Starting Out room win for #BnS100 with SandBar Lobby/Reception.
Congrats to @asap24 for their Starting Out CAS win for #BnS100 with the lovely Debshaw Family.
As always click the pics to take you to the gallery page.
I'll be checking up on this thread very often
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrLBiEEoSH7FwlA4-9Uf9Bg/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
I would like to know the same thing
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrLBiEEoSH7FwlA4-9Uf9Bg/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
The Chosen Drifter 007
Origin ID: Rawla
Gallery hashtag: #RawlaCreations
That is a neat idea, Sparkle! Maybe we can incorporate that as a mini/optional challenge within the main building challenge each week
Woohoo - rare Anjubee sighting
We are a Sims 3/Sims4 community that works together to improve our building, landscaping, and design skills through a bi-weekly design challenge. Individual feedback on each lot from our fantastic volunteer judges as well as challenge winners (from 3 to 5 depending on the number of entrants) for each category are provided for each design challenge.
Hope you'll join us in the fun!