The deadline for this challenge is 24th October 2018
You had sent Karl home early to beat the storm. You didn’t want him out in that, but you had some loose ends to clean up - or rather, you had models and sketches and a mess to clean up! You looked back over your design ideas and smile. You’ve always loved making a difference in people’s lives, the look on their faces when they see it… makes all the headaches worth it!
The wind was shaking the windows when you finally decided it was time to head home yourself. You gathered your things and turned out the lights, pulling your coat tight around you as you stepped outside and turned to lock up.
When you turned back around, you nearly jumped out of your skin! There was a figure looming over you in the darkness, seemingly materialized out of the fog.
“Good evening,” he says, voice smooth as velvet.
“G-good evening,” you manage to get out.
“I have not come at a bad time, have I?” the gentleman says.
“Bad time? Oh… no no, I was-” well you were just locking up to go home but does that really constitute ‘bad time’?
“I am glad. I apologize I could not have been here sooner.”
Well, you suppose staying a little later wouldn’t hurt, and you’d rather not stand out here so you unlock the door and escape from the elements. Oddly, your visitor does not follow you in.
“Please, do come in,” you say.
He smiles broadly as he steps inside. You aren’t entirely sure but it seems like his teeth are just a little… longer than average.
Shaking off your coat, you hang it back up and turn the lights on again. Now that you’re able to get a better look at your guest he seems far less looming than outside. You note the piercing eyes, the impeccable if somewhat outdated dress. He does not seem the least beaten by the storm, unlike yourself you’re sure.
“Won’t you sit down?” you ask, motioning to the conference table.
“Thank you,” he says, taking a seat. You can’t quite place the accent, but it seems familiar.
“Now, what can I do for you, Mr…?”
“Ah, you may call me Seth.”
“Well, Mr. Seth, what can I do for you?”
“I am in need of a new residence,” he says. “My current will soon be- ah- uninhabitable. So I will need it quickly, by the end of the month and no later.”
“Of course, we often work on a tight schedule,” you say, though find his choice of words very odd.
“Good, I appreciate that,” he says. “But I require very particular details in my residence.”
“That shouldn’t be a problem,” you assure him, slipping easily back into your professional mode. “We have catered to a wide variety of needs.”
“Then what I am after is a subterranean residence, entirely below ground except for what must necessarily be above to access it.”
“Oh, that’s very do-able,” you say. “We can add skylights or-”
“No!”
He cuts you off so forcefully you jump slightly in your seat.
“I apologize,” he quickly adds. “I just- no skylights. I, uh, value my privacy. I do not wish anyone to be able to see inside. Under any circumstances. No skylights, window wells, nothing. Please.”
“Very well,” you say. “There are plenty of lighting options.”
He relaxes again.
“I value my privacy, so a good fence around the property is a must. But I will need space for entertaining,” he says. “I host events every month.”
“Oh?” That seems interesting. “What kind of events?”
“Exclusive events. Very exclusive.”
“No, I mean…football parties, book club, art shows-”
“Yes! Art, that’s it,” he says, as if taking a conveniently offered excuse and running with it. “Very exclusive art showings. With necar. There will need to be a bar.”
“Okay.” You write that down but this is a very odd client! “And beyond that, is it just you? Just one bedroom or…?”
“Yes, only me. The usual parts of a house, yes. All that. But no mirrors!”
“No mirrors.” You jot down a few more notes. “Well, I think the only thing left is the cost-”
“Here is your payment,” he says, handing you a cashier’s check for… a great deal more than you were about to tell him you needed. You do not ask any questions.
“Well Mr. Seth, I think you’ll be very happy with your new place.”
“I hope so,” he says as he stands up. “After all, just ‘cause I’m dead doesn’t mean I can’t have a life!”
He laughs.
You laugh. Then the words sink in and you stop, but suddenly notice he is no longer standing there. Or, anywhere. You look back at the cashier’s check in your hand and shrug. Well, you’ve done weirder.
THE BRIEF
Your budget for this challenge is §150,000.
Design an entirely subterranean home except what must be above ground for access.
No natural lighting of any kind.
One bedroom minimum.
All the usual residential spaces.
Room for entertaining an exclusive group of people.
No mirrors
Room Challenge:
Create Mr. Seth's room for entertaining, again, no mirrors or windows please, remember this is subterranean.
Budget: $85,000
Sim Challenge:
Make Mr Seth and show him entertaining his guests in his new space. He is a bit of a snob, but other than that the rest of his traits are up to you. Remember to let us know what other traits you chose for him, along with his aspiration and your reasonings.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS105 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16777851/#Comment_16777851
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID:saramonster
LEVEL: Starting out
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9632250BCFC211E886B677C0F1EC7B3C
LOT COST: $19 185
LOT NAME: Widowshild Townhome
GALLERY COST: $109 033
TOTAL COST: $128 218
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/QW3THWJ
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to Forgotten Hollow - It's a place some people would find dark and gloomy. However, I think you'll love it. We found you a lot with a cute little house that we changed to fit you. We built you a cellar with all the rooms you need. Since you're such an artsy guy, we included a lot of art pieces throughout the house. The above ground level is not quite window free, but we built double walls for you, so no one will be able to look in, and you will not be able to look outside. We felt this was the best decision for the overall aesthetic of the exterior of the house. We made you an open plan kitchen, dining and living area - perfect to host guests! I kept the colors neutral and dark, which I matched with sleek furniture. It's very masculine without feeling like a bachelor pad. Hope you enjoy it!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes plz.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used.
Established
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16776807/#Comment_16776807
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/93299E29CD8811E886A1B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS105&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000 30x30 lot
LOT NAME: Forgotten Hollow, Fledermans Bend--changed to Pettigrew Family Cemetery
GALLERY COST: $146,000
TOTAL COST: $148,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/k9vh1uf
ENTRY DETAILS: (aside from the game changing a few walls on me, which I did not catch until the photos...)
Welcome to the Pettigrew Family Cemetery! It may seem a little dark or spooky at first, but it IS a cemetery! No, the gate around the property is to keep unwanted visitors out, I assure you. And we have been invited! Yes, it is a mausoleum, you are right. But, trust me, there is more to see here than just what is on the surface! No, come back! Take my hand if you feel frightened. It really is a beautiful place inside! Just through this door… Umm, well…yes, there are bodies in those coffins. But we are going to the hidden stairs behind the coffins. Don’t lose your nerve now! This is definitely worth a look! This is a two bedroom home with two full baths and two half baths! It is truly unique, and I am proud to say I designed it! Well, yes, the bathrooms are around this corner... No, go ahead, I can wait.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16780847/#Comment_16780847
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/470A5019CE4311E88837526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Widowshild Townhome (Bulldozed)
GALLERY COST: $148,142
TOTAL COST: $149,642
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://islandheartstudio.com/2018/10/16/bns105-life-after-life-lot/
ENTRY DETAILS: This is just a wooded lot, right? It doesn’t look like anyone even owns it…unless you venture to the heart of the woods, find a door, and dare to take the dark stair into the underground. That’s how some folks prefer it. This natural form of fencing, paired with an already-dark location in Forgotten Hollow, make the Afterlife Abode the ultimate private residence.
This home is two levels underground, featuring two full bathrooms and one bedroom, with an additional sitting room that doubles as a guest bedroom. Natural fencing in the form of strategically-placed vegetation, rocks, and props create psychological deterrents as effective - or more effective - than a rigid traditional fence. The access door intentionally faces the rear of the lot and is obscured from view to add an additional layer of privacy. #NoCC #MOO
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC or Mods
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Islandheart Studio
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16781972/#Comment_16781972
FORUM ID:SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E727DA95D17F11E88E4CADD8C8E84D99
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: 147,137
TOTAL COST: 148,637
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BDkvrju
ENTRY DETAILS: Seth's new home was once a root cellar beneath one of the first homes to be built on Windenberg Island. The original house has burned down long since, leaving only overgrown ruins. The original cellar has been updated and divided into rooms to make a comfortable home for one. It has electricity, plumbing, and climate control. The fence surrounding the property is new, but incorporates original stones. Much of the lot was left wild to offer a second layer of privacy, and the original family graveyard also stayed at Seth's request.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16782686/#Comment_16782686
FORUM ID:sawdust
ORIGIN ID:sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/92F66264D1F611E88720526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sawdust123&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Fern Park, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $147,948
TOTAL COST: $149,948
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/u5lJNqW
ENTRY DETAILS: "Being old and dead doesn't mean you can't love new and vibrant." This Art Deco home holds some of Seth's favourite pieces. The large entry has an open stairwell down to the main living area where the main part of Seth's collection is on view. Ranging from classic and modern art pieces through to antiques and oddities, the Gallery is also the main entertaining area with piano and Globe Bar. On one side of the Gallery is the Kitchen and Dining and on the other side a large bathroom and stairs leading down to the Bedroom. The bedroom has been decorated to appeal to Seth's slightly more eccentric nature as well as his mysterious side. On the entry level a back door leads out to a romantic garden just right for a moonlight stroll.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16784180/#Comment_16784180
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6CE2C53CD2C511E8852B526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §1500
LOT NAME: Middle of Nowhere
GALLERY COST: §148.405
TOTAL COST: §149.905
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XjIEKmy
ENTRY DETAILS:
Dear Mr. Seth, we found you the perfect spot for your privacy. It’s in the middle of nowhere, on an island in Windenburg. The lot is surrounded by trees and some houses, no roads, though. We built in some underground ancient ruins and tried to keep some of the historic flavor. The first basement level has a couple of pools in the outside, and inside you’ll find the entertainment room desired with the bar and other amenities. A secret entrance will conduct you to the second level, your private quarters, with a kitchen-dinning, a public bathroom, a laundry room and a den with a secret crypt. Another door leads to your master bedroom, with a living, a private bath and another secret crypt for your special guests.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16795345/#Comment_16795345
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: This is my first entry! c:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3064A4DDD65F11E8885AB573E4FD424D?searchtype=hashtag&category=lots&time=all&searchquery=BnS105&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Sandtrap Flat
GALLERY COST: 147,525
TOTAL COST: 149,525
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wY1Zief
ENTRY DETAILS: What vampire in their right mind would choose to live in the middle of the desert? It's hot during the day, biting at night, and if you catch yourself in a mirage, you might mistake a cactus for a human and wind up with an unfortunate visit to the ER. But, on the other hand, it's not the first place a hunter would think to look for vampire-related activity, so you might be safer here than you think. Combine that with an old ugly bunker that serves only as an eyesore to the people of Oasis Springs, and you've got yourself an adequate lair for all your nocturnal needs.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, but I do have a lighting mod installed, so my game might look a little different.
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16796687/#Comment_16796687
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://tinyurl.com/ycggakqn
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
GALLERY COST: $145,776
TOTAL COST: $147,676
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/10/bns-105-life-after-life-subterranean.html
ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted a luxurious feel with both modern and traditional styles. I wanted to keep it mainly neutral so that it was nice and bright throughout. I also added in an 'indoor outdoor' room, giving the feel of a garden whilst being inside. Keeping it neutral also means you get the wow factor when entering the exclusive room for entertaining, which is furnished with deep reds and cream furniture.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
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)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16779921/#Comment_16779921
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/12A630E5CD6811E88837526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://islandheartstudio.com/2018/10/15/bns105-life-after-life-sim/
ENTRY DETAILS: Seth is the kind of guy who seems to know everyone, but no one really seems to know him that well. He’s been around a while, but when the topic of his age comes up, he deftly deflects with a quip about being “old enough,” and lets his surname do the rest of the talking for him. [ In Judeo-Christian mythology, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve. ] He’s become a bit of a Snob over the years, mostly from becoming well-versed in what lasts and what doesn’t.
Seth’s had a long time to refine his skills, but he’s come to realize that many get rusty when they’re not used often. His impressive collection of books in his library has ensured that his knowledge can always be replenished, but sometimes, just putting in the work is what it takes. He was once skilled in several instruments, as well as singing, but when his fingers and voice got out of practice, he decided to refocus on the ones he loved most, the pipe organ, piano, and violin. His personal pipe organ is his most treasured instrument, while he uses his love of piano as an excuse to get out of the house and visit some nightclubs – the patrons are always delighted by his playing and are interested in striking up a conversation. The nightclub scene led to interests in art, dancing, and mixology, which he’s incorporated into his home life.
Despite all of these interests, Seth remains a Loner at heart, and he maintains a Neat aspect in both his personal attire and his home. You won’t find stray drinking glasses or out-of-place books if you’re one of the few he invites in for his exclusive gatherings. Despite his rather youthful appearance, Seth has achieved more things than most people, and as a result, he’s become more fond of entertaining and being entertained than anything else. He's starting to aspire to be a Party Animal, and he wants to throw the best parties in town.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Islandheart Studio
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16782029/#Comment_16782029
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:[/b] TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8B27BE80D19311E886FEADD8C8E84D99
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XbpHild
ENTRY DETAILS:
Seth Fargough has lived many places during his long life, and taken many identities. When asked where he was born, he will mention growing up in Egypt, but refuses to offer any further details. Family is another topic Seth doesn't like to discuss though he keeps portraits of several relatives around. When pressed, he admits to having participated in wars, but won't say which.
Though in recent years he has come to love his privacy, inviting only a select few into his home on his own terms, Seth once thrived on chaos, enjoying crowds and activity. He once led a cult, but when their hideout was raided, Seth disappeared and left that life behind him, reinventing himself yet again as an eccentric loner with a love of art and antiques.
(Chaos, war, and cults are all references to the Egyptian god Seth/Set/Setesh)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16784191/#Comment_16784191
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Mr Seth
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Mr Seth
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr Seth is a little snob, but he's also a charmer and a scholar. He wants to become a master vampire so he likes to organize gatherings with his club of vampires to grow as a vampire and fulfill his aspiration (they like to invite some humans too as snacks). He can dance, DJ and play the pipe organ. He likes his privacy and quality things around him.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
The deadline for this challenge is 7th November 2018
“Mrs. Fisher is here,” Karl says over your intercom. You thank him and ask to have her come in, rising to greet her when she does.
“I’m so glad you could make time for me,” she says, taking your hand and giving a firm shake.
“I’m always happy to help the small-business people of the town,” you say, being one yourself. “What are your plans?”
She sits and sets her briefcase down. “I want to put a four-to-six-unit retail building for local small businesses to get their products to a wide-array of customers. I am very interested in helping small entrepreneurs to realize their dreams. I already have a lot that I own for this purpose, so that won't be part of the expense.”
You can certainly appreciate that. “Do you know which businesses those will be yet?”
She opens her briefcase and takes out several folders. “No. I have a number of applications here, but I have not finalized them. The units will need to be fairly generic, nothing crazy, these will have to be rentable to a variety businesses.”
“That should be easy to do. Do you want each to have its own storefront, or more of a small mall with a common court?”
“I am not good with design, so I’ll leave that to you.”
Well, that is your job, but it always makes you a little nervous when the customer isn’t really sure what they want, it makes it more guess-work on your end.
“There should be some parking or bike racks for customers to use,” Mrs. Fisher adds after a moment. “Restrooms. Some landscaping to draw the eye; people should want to come here.”
You finish writing it down. “That shouldn’t be a problem. I think you can expect your building by the end of the month. All you need to do pick your renters.”
“I am so happy I picked you for my architect,” Mrs. Fisher said. “I think we will get along quite well.”
You smile, hoping that’s true.
THE BRIEF
90K budget (lot is being donated, so you don't have to count that in the cost)
Design a commercial lot with between four and six retail spaces.
Provide landscaping, parking or bike racks, and public restrooms.
For judging purposes, ensure a variety of picture which do not include the optional challenge are available
Room Challenge:
Show the ground floor of one of the businesses which has rented a space. As this is the optional challenge, the representational business does not need to fit within the budget scope.
Sim Challenge:
Create the owner of one of the rented spaces and show him/her in their business.
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: First time
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Preeminent Domain in the Magnolia Promenade world
GALLERY NAME: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/67B73451DBFC11E88473526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns106&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $59,677.00
TOTAL COST:$62,677.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/9tk6r8VENTRY DETAILS: Fisher Plaza was built for Mrs. Fisher. This 4 unit, two level strip mall is the perfect shopping center to establish your retail business. Each unit has it's own climate control system, complete with air conditioning. Every unit also has public washrooms available for the customers. With ample parking, bike racks and room for patio seating this modern style plaza will attract the customers you desire. Originally Miss Fisher had requested a $60 000.00 budget but later increased that budget. I decided to keep the lower budget, because the customer is always happy to have a project completed quickly and under budget. What a pleasure it has been to build this mall CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: ?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
FORUM ID: Soloushen
ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D8D6902ADEEE11E88D92ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=woofhoof&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:$2500
LOT NAME: Harbor Quarter Gym, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $86,712
TOTAL COST: $86,712
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/ucFrhvM
ENTRY DETAILS: Situated in a bustling area of Windenburg, this new shopping plaza with 5 retail units is the place that local entrepreneurs will want to be! With two small, two medium, and one large unit, there is plenty of scope for a variety of businesses to take up residence. They can showcase their wares to the customers who will be sure to flock here given the pretty and welcoming landscaping as well as parking at the rear.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
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)
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - That Entrepreneurial Spirit
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: Rachel Shennan
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://tinyurl.com/ycwgmn4e
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: The Roadstead (Renamed The Courtly Mall)
GALLERY COST: $85,194
TOTAL COST: N/A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/11/bns-challenge-106-that-entrepreneurial.html
ENTRY DETAILS: The Courtly Mall has 5 retail units of varying sizes to suit both established businesses looking for a new place to settle or for first time owners trying to establish a steady customer base. Situated in the shopping district of Magnolia Promenade, it's a prime retail spot. The units are designed in a way that they can be redecorated to suit the needs of the business. There's brand new modern restrooms, ample parking and also a spot for bikes to be secured.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, just MOO
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)
FORUM ID: xamira99
ORIGIN ID: xamira99
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C1BB98CBE26611E8813D77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=xamira99&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: Not Applicable
LOT NAME: Preeminent Domain
GALLERY COST: $78,410
TOTAL COST: Not Applicable
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/w2Odwun
ENTRY DETAILS: The concept of the design is minimalist and inspired from the falling water fountain. For this build, the Cubic SoHo is a perfect retail venue for small business owners to sell their handicraft products. There’re 4 small retail stores. Each has their own balcony area except for the ground floor retail store. There’s also a small area for artists or visitors who would like to sell their paintings or run an exhibition. The customers are encourage to visit the Cubic SoHo by walking, however, there’s a car park & bicycle racks too. A public restroom is located on the ground floor near the bicycle racks for both customers & retailers. For entertainment purposes, the customers or visitors can also enjoy playing chess or enjoying the dancing water fountain while waiting for their family or friend shopping.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Not Applicable
TWITTER TAG: @xamira_99
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Not Applicable
TUMBLR LINK: Not Applicable
FORUM ID: Adniram00
ORIGIN ID: Simfarious
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F849DCB1E25511E884E1B573E4FD424D
LOT COST: 8,000
LOT NAME: Roadstead
GALLERY COST: 88,724
TOTAL COST: 96,724
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - https://photos.app.goo.gl/53EEmBm2pKRB6Xb9A
ENTRY DETAILS: Joella's Variety is a amazonian style build with the traditional slate roofing and stucco walls. The landscaping and outdoor decorations give the shopper that adventure feeling. Four locations with light decorations so the future shop keepers can put their own touch on things. A bakery, fashion store, toy store and a art gallery are all available today!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT[
FORUM ID: TinkPlays
ORIGIN ID: TinkMagoo
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F94D797EDC7B11E88F8477C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=mr wilsons&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 22,084
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/iCHnX0S - (The toy store photos are at the top but the other furnished stores are also included in the album for anyone that's interested)
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to Mr Wilson's toy shop. 3 generations of the Wilson family have run toy stores and after a fire destroyed the previous store the family are starting from scratch at Lakeview Shopping Village hoping that this new town embraces them just as much as the old one did. Please come inside and find your fun.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tink-plays
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://tinyurl.com/yb2rrkbp
GALLERY COST: $26,591
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/11/bns-challenge-106-room-challenge.html
ENTRY DETAILS: Pet Shop Galore! The newest business to open in The Courtly Mall, everything your furry friends need is in this store. Pet bowls, bedding, toys, even some ornaments for yourself! (I forgot to take a birds eye view of this, sorry. It's the same layout as in the full entry though, just different wall colourings.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A Just MOO
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)
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6DB63B70E15111E8826A77C0F1EC7B3C
GALLERY COST: 23,310
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/T3lu1t3
ENTRY DETAILS: This small florist shop was the realization of owner Delshay Greyhorse's dream. It is family run, featuring many types of flowers and other plants, but also items related to gardening. The flower arrangements are all created by the family, but the artwork is a mix of their own work and that of other local artists who have agreed to have their work featured in the shop. In time, the shop will expand and offer more variety if it succeeds.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE:www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://tinyurl.com/y7bjdz5z
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/11/bns-challenge-106-sim-challenge.html
ENTRY DETAILS: Cora Barnes is the new owner of Pet Store Galore. She designed her own uniform (pet themed of course) and is loving meeting new customers. She hopes to set up adoptions for the stray cats and dogs which she finds so that they can have new homes too. They tend to loiter on the lot so there's always animals to re-home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
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)
FORUM ID: Laireen35
ORIGIN ID: Laireen35
TWITTER TAG: Laireen35
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/946E7D92E24C11E8878FADD8C8E84D99
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Oasis Springs, Builders and Burners – renamed to ‘Oasis Retailers’
BUILD COST: 89,941 §
TOTAL COST: 89,941 §
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOzaXEoZd4nk4hoPt2BEwye0aNRW1ig1gD46AyHdw8qmtMO46DfJx_eBKvjCUuXZA?key=b3BHX09GelFJdU5RbFR1SVNhdGdXQjRmcGJ3Q2Z3
ENTRY DETAILS
THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT ~ Oasis Retailers ~
Newly developed retail lot in Oasis Springs' commercial district. The building is designed for 6 retailers, one of which is reserved for a coffee shop, leaving 5 retail spaces ready for rental.
This building has been constructed to fit the surrounding buildings in the district and bears a remarkable resemblance to the lot next to it, making it blend in perfectly with both the other buildings and the desert landscaping around it.
Layout:
Ground floor: Main and back entrances, two available retail spaces, and a coffee shop with outdoors take away and outdoors seating. Stairs to upper floor.
Upper floor: Three retail spaces of various sizes, restrooms and seating area. Fabulous skylight dome, letting the daylight in all the way down to the ground floor.
Outside: Take away coffee shop and outdoors seating. Lots of spaces to rest, a place to park your bike or your car. Landscaping architects have matched the surrounding vegetation by using native plants and trees, such as palm trees and agaves.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A – No CC
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 -THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9F7A5851E0F311E8878C77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 4.000
LOT NAME: Municipal Muses
GALLERY COST: § 90.000
TOTAL COST: § 90.000 (lot owned)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ijkSBN0
ENTRY DETAILS: Business going slow? Look no more. “Paradigm Plaza” is modern mall intended for diverse business. A nice place where to start or improve you retail career. We have parking spaces, underground bathrooms and five units with different shapes for you to create your unique shop. Easy access on the back of the building for deliveries, and top-notch safety installations included. New materials, great modern design, nice curb appeal and awesome placement in the neighborhood. Get your unit today… Wait! While your where reading this ad we already rented the center unit and they are going to open a “Pear Store”.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
The deadline for this challenge is 21st November 2018
It’s that time again - time for you to show off your awesome design skills! This round, we’ve taken a base game house and stripped it down completely - no roof, no siding, no flooring, no wall coverings and no terrain paint. It’s a blank canvas for you to completely decorate to your vision.
Well, almost completely blank that is… we’ve left a few items behind that you have to use in your design. The items must be used as-is - no substitutions, no changing the colors, and they must remain in the room in which you find them. You can, however, move the objects within the room as you see fit. Additionally, the items should help inform or inspire your design choices in that room in some way.
Shell - Front View
Ground Floor
Upper Floor
As usual, there are a few more fine points, so please read the brief carefully.
THE BRIEF
All walls, windows and doors must remain in their places. No, you can’t move or delete any walls, windows or doors.
You CAN swap out existing doors, windows and arches for doors, windows and arches of the same size (1 tile for 1 tile, 2 tiles for 2 tiles).
You can change the color of any windows, doors or arches.
You can change the style of any stairs but not the size or location.
You can place the shell on any size lot in any world of your choice.
Equal attention in judging will be given to interior design, landscaping, and architectural design.
You cannot add onto the existing building, but you can add other, unattached buildings to the lot if you wish (ex. garage, potting shed, etc.)
Total Budget = 160,000 (shell + additions + lot cost = 160,000 max) DOWNLOAD SHELL HERE
Room Challenge:
Furnish and decorate a master suite. The budget is unlimited for the room challenge.
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Stone Beach House https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/658EEFDFEAB111E88350526B46B29011
LOT COST: 3000
LOT NAME: The Lighthouse
GALLERY COST: 142,056
TOTAL COST: 145,056
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Jv90ITT
ENTRY DETAILS: This beach house can comfortably house a family all year, or be used as a vacation home. Most of the decor and furnishings are in some way related to the beach or ocean. There are many entertainment options for an active family who loves to be outside. The landscaping is simple and low maintainance, freeing up time to play or relax.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Elm View ( I'm not sure how to make a link for this, but this is the name where you can find it in the gallery) https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FEE94C80EC2411E885546995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns107&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Optimist's Outlook
GALLERY COST:$119,344.00
TOTAL COST: $122,344.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UVNNHBf
ENTRY DETAILS: Wanting to live in an established community, the Simms bought an older home on Elm Street. They loved the established trees in the front yard and building new just didn't give them that option. They did not, however, love the outdated look of the home (inside and out) so they completely gutted and remodeled the entire house, giving it a contemporary, modern feel.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BDA89731EE1211E88D13ADD8C8E84D99?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS107&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Suburban Dream (placed on the Rippling Flat lot in Newcrest 40x30)
GALLERY COST: 153,530
TOTAL COST: 156,530
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3xwDnJp
ENTRY DETAILS: I changed the side of the front of the home. I added porches, more windows, and doors. Upstairs I created closets in each bedroom. I created a traditional looking outside, but the interior is full of comfort for a large family. The house itself has fast internet, Gnomes, and On Ley Line, insuring twins are mainly born. The two children's rooms reflect this, with a toddlers room with two beds and an older children/pre-teens room for two more siblings. A large yard,wrap around porches/decks, and two balconies all provide space for a large family to sleep, eat, play, and relax together!
**please forgive the outdoor pictures being in build mode. I started this world in winter and had finished the house before realizing I could not change the season it was in**
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, MOO used
FORUM ID: Adniram00
ORIGIN ID: Simfarious
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/62AE5C18EE2211E882496995527B6279
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Jungle Bunglaow
GALLERY COST: $124,659
TOTAL COST: $127,159
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3AzaYxxF2iAwRmUW6
ENTRY DETAILS: High on the cliffs of Salvadorado is a house perfect for that retired couple. If you have all the time in the world and hate blowing winter snows Hana Lee is your paradise. Bright colors through out the house will make anyone forget the cold. If your a growing family and need a getaway from the city streets this house is ready for you. Can sleep up to 4 adults/children and two toddlers. Come stay the weekend or live out your winters. A 2 story 3 br & 3ba vacation home originally built hundreds of years ago. Over time many have stayed here and left their mark. Either with the art on the walls or decor. Will you make your next mark? (Thanks for extension!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
Expert
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A12F99B8EB1211E88A54526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 5.500
LOT NAME: Arid Ridge
GALLERY COST: § 154.467
TOTAL COST: § 159.967
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/gSItIjm
ENTRY DETAILS: Based on the arches I decided to go for a Spanish style house (then I realized it was the original style of the house). So, I added a couple of porches wrapping around the first floor to add some more interest in the house shape and in order to keep the house cooler avoiding some sun and creating ventilated and covered zones to spend some nice time outdoors. The house is ready for 6 people (one being a toddler). The garden is low maintenance, adapted to the dry desert weather, but in the backyard there’s plenty of water in a fishing pond and a pool.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
The deadline for this challenge is 5th December 2018
“Please, come in,” you say, gesturing for your two guests to sit.
A well-dressed woman hands you a business card which says ‘Settlement for Simanity’, and identifies herself as a Ms. Abby Jung. You know the organization but have never worked directly with them.
She is accompanied by a gentleman with the kind of impressive beard and friendly face usually reserved for Santas. He is dressed more… not casually, exactly, but you can tell he’s much more of a hands-on type, with a firm, calloused grip. He introduces himself as simply Tepeu.
“Thank you for seeing us without an appointment,” she says.
“Not at all,” you say. “How can I be of help to your organization?”
“Well, that’s an interesting question,” Tepeu says. “We are looking to create very small homes which can be cheaply and quickly erected, but still be functional for places where whole communities are in need.”
“War zones, natural disaster areas, displaced populations, that kind of thing,” Ms. Jung says. “These won’t be our idea of a house with so many rooms and possessions and furnishings.”
“No,” the Tepeu agrees. “These will be places for sleeping, food prep, and storage mainly. The important aspect is that the family will be in a good, solid structure which can provide safety. A door which locks. We take such security for granted but it is lacking in many areas of the world.”
You nod, remembering some of your own clients who so desperately needed a home after some kind of disaster or another. “I would be happy to be involved in any way I can.”
Tepeu breaks into wide grin.
“We have few requirements, mostly we are hoping you will be able to connect the dots for the actual design of the building,” says Ms. Jung as she hands over several briefs.
“The need is so wide-spread,” Tepeu says. “There are many climates and cultures which Settlement for Simanity will build for, so we are hoping we can get a variety of designs, while meeting the basic needs.”
“Of course!” you say, already having visions in your head.
THE BRIEF
Budget: 45,000 + lot cost (do not include lot cost in the $45,000 budget.
Any size lot can be used but the size of any of the single prototype structures on the lot should not be more than 64 squares total (e.g. 8x8, 4x16, etc.)
Your prototype lot should have at least 3 versions/copies of your design. Layouts can vary for different sized families.
Include a communal garden and any other special touches which may be appropriate for your build climate/location.
Pick one of the following community locations to design for:
Desert
Rainforest
Subarctic
Tropic
Dense urban
(You do not need to own a suitable world for your chosen location but your landscaping and terrain paints should be consistent with the climate
you design for)
Each build will need to be fully securable.
At least two beds in each unit. The main be must be a regular adult bed. The 2nd bed can be a crib or toddler bed.
Toilet/bathing facilities
Cooking facilities
At least one additional skill item of any kind
Room Challenge:
Fully decorate one of the three Simanity prototype modules on your lot to depict a family living in it.
Budget: 12,000
Sim Challenge:
Create a household with at least 3 members and show them in their new Simanity home. Be sure to highlight their traits and outfits in your media.
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established or Expert ( Not sure 2nd time participating in a BnS )
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FEFFCC1BF05611E88E86ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Built on SlipShod Mesquite in Oasis Springs ( Lot name by me : Oasis Modular Homes )
GALLERY COST: $ 44,752
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/gGn3EgK
ENTRY DETAILS: I built 3 prototype modular homes in the Desert- each has its own unique floor plan and amenities. Each structure has the same dimensions. Partitions were used as makeshift walls, it cut the hassle and expense of building a real one. As an added bonus, they also added an element of design to the home. I added architectural options,such as exterior elevations & roof designs. Each home has its own wash line and Garden.. There is recreation space for skill learning and relaxing.. I Built these homes solid & sturdy with safety features in mind like- doors that lock.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: First Entry
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/286654F7F29511E8862277C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: Does not apply
LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite - Oasis Springs
GALLERY COST: $44,918
TOTAL COST: $44,918
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7HVkqxB
ENTRY DETAILS: Located In Oasis Springs, this community (known as Desert Oasis) is designed to give a good start to victims of disaster. Each of the three units is equipped with a full kitchen and private bath. Each has an extra storage unit built in, beds for the family and a living area. All units have a ceiling fan for the hot desert days, a bookshelf for skill building as well as entertainment, and a portable radio for emergency news if the power goes out. One unit has a bonsai tree to help with gardening skill - another has an easel for painting skill - and the third has a child's violin for skill building. There is a covered patio with barbecue area and a chess board for skill building and entertainment and a dart board for entertainment. A playground is included for the kids, and, at the back of the lot is an area for a community garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Urban Triplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/450E1DDFF29611E88A15ADD8C8E84D99
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: 44,876
TOTAL COST: 47,376
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nRQnlPz
ENTRY DETAILS: Sturdy and solid, this brick and stone triplex will keep sims safe and comfortable in any weather conditions for years to come. It has its own small laundry on-site so sims don't have to travel to a laundromat and also boasts a small garden and picnic area. It is in easy walking distance to fishing areas and parks.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you
FORUM ID :Adniram00
ORIGIN ID: Simfarious
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B92013DFF2D311E8835C77C0F1EC7B3C
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Granite Falls Forest
GALLERY COST: $43,379
TOTAL COST: $43,379
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EwCube8dr28gPMHX7
ENTRY DETAILS: Set Deep in the arctic mountians of Granite Falls Forest. Elk Falls Settlement was built for sims who need a safe place to start their life. Thee tiny traditional homes ready for the long winters. Elk Falls has all the amenities to keeps sims safe, warm, and occupied. Sims here can strengthen their agriculture and wood working skills also. Elk Falls is built from local materials with just the basics. Self sufficient sims dont need all the fancy bells and whistles. Stay here one season and your sims with be ready for wild wild north.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
FORUM ID: xamira99
ORIGIN ID: xamira99
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Capsules for Simanity
LOT COST: Not Applicable
LOT NAME: Jungle Bungalow https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/81D396C0F56A11E88BEBB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $44,767
TOTAL COST: Not Applicable
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Capsules for Simanity https://imgur.com/a/wPDvKUQ
ENTRY DETAILS: I’m proposing the Capsules for Simanity to Ms Abby & Mr Tepeu. There’s 4 different prototype proposal to accommodate the Sims in need in any conditions & weather. The Capsules are very practical and can be erected to be transported anywhere in the Sims world to help those in need. Each house has a basic necessity, such as kitchen, bathroom, & room that is suitable for families or singles with a centralisation heater. There’s also a community area for the family to enjoy BBQ, gardening & drying their clothes. For this example, it’s built on a condition for the settlement where a massive flood has destroyed their houses.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Not Applicable
TWITTER TAG: @xamira_99
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Not Applicable
TUMBLR LINK: Not Applicable
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Kahn https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F234A071F03211E88F3277C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BRuUqqf
ENTRY DETAILS: After a bombing in their community, the Kahn family has had to leave their home with only the clothes on their back. An organization has given them suitcases full of clothes and toys for the kids to play with along with hygiene products to help get them back on their feet. Moving to the Overseas Rescue development has given them hope. The Kahns are cheerful despite their circumstances. Ali loves her family and wants to do her her best as a mother. Abdul has a kind heart for others and is determined to use the opportunities given him to get a good job so he can help others and give their family a future. Jangi just loves to play and can hardly wait to get out on the playground every day. Ahmad is a cheerful boy and is smart like his Dad. He wants to learn everything he can from him. The Kahns are so thankful to Settlement For Simanity for giving them a safe place to live!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
Expert
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Urban Relief https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6926918BF21D11E88E6A6995527B6279
LOT COST: (I'm not really sure)
LOT NAME: Old Salt House - San Myshuno
GALLERY COST: 44,999
TOTAL COST: 44,999; lot cost is N/A for this challenge
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/GgVlqH8
ENTRY DETAILS:
Urban Relief is a fenced compound of prototype container homes built on an unused plot of land next to the docks in a dense urban setting. It highlights the use of space despite the population density of a big city. This setup is meant for displaced urban poor in big cities, particularly those whose homes were destroyed by natural disasters. It is highly recommended for placement in developing countries which regularly experience disasters.
Each unit is made up of two small container boxes put together with other units to form a complex. Every unit comes equipped with cooking facilities, a pre-fabricated shower/toilet unit, and furniture donations from charity groups to make the space more habitable. The interiors are entirely open-plan save for the pre-fabricated shower/toilet unit to reduce costs, and it is only meant as temporary housing for half a year or two. All living areas have a bookcase for skill building. Each unit is also equipped with a heavy steel door with reinforced locks to prevent forced entry. Floors are made of concrete as the need for decorative flooring is unnecessary in this case. The units may not look pretty, but residents have painted the once-grey walls to make their living space more bearable.
The compound is secured by fences and gates, and only residents and simanitarian workers are allowed inside. Community facilities include two community gardens, a veranda for fresh air, a basketball court, and a jungle gym for children. The compound also has space to store aid supply crates during disasters, which also explains the need for the enclosure.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 -Settlement for Simanity-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/01144353F35B11E888CCADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite
GALLERY COST: § 45.000
TOTAL COST: § 45.000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/34avlYI
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to the "Sand Haven" compound. We had to build it quickly to house three families that lost their homes in a natural disaster. The houses are built with modular wood planks and recycled windows & doors. Each unit has a kitchen-dining, a bathroom and two bedrooms. The spot was chosen because there's a fishing pond that provides fish and some water to the dry land.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Simanity Jungle Shelters https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/02A31798F82B11E889EBB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: n/a
LOT NAME: Belomisia Field Station - Selvadorado
GALLERY COST: 44,146
TOTAL COST: n/a
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mYrxLJE
ENTRY DETAILS:
My take on this challenge was that these are emergency survival shelters that need to be modular and quick to assemble. Having lived in a Hurricane-prone area of the country for most of my life, I tried to go for a slightly more aesthetically pleasing FEMA trailer. These jungle shelters have pre-fabbed walls that come in a variety of lengths so that they can be assembled to create shelters of varying dimensions. Regardless of the size of the shelter, the bathroom module is consistent and can be attached to any side wall of the shelter. All units have a kitchenette with table seating. There is also outdoor cooking available at the fire pit between two of the units. These survival shelters are nothing fancy, but they can be a Godsend for families facing great need.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Kitkat's Simporium
TUMBLR LINK: http://kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com/
The deadline for this challenge is 19th December 2018
‘Twas the month of December
As you sat on the floor,
Flipping through pages
Of festive decor -
Candles and tinsel
In shimmering gold,
Green and red flannels,
And a reindeer centerfold.
Inside with your cocoa,
Wrapped up in a robe,
With hopes of peace
Throughout all the globe.
When all of a sudden
The world all around
Fell eerily silent,
Not the slightest of sound!
Until, with a shock,
You heard on the roof
The clippity clatter
Of each tiny hoof!
Why, it’s not even Gift day,
You thought to yourself.
What brings a visit
From that jolly old elf?
But the wonder was answered,
Not a moment to waste.
He came down the chimney
And into your place.
“My dear Architect!”
The old man cried,
And it seemed he was not
Quite so jolly inside.
“I’m in such a state
I have such a need!
Do you have time to perform
Yet another good deed?”
“Of course!” you reply,
“You can count on me
But what on earth
Could Santa’s trouble be?”
The old elf, he sighed,
In an armchair he flopped,
“Those helpers have gone
And blown up my shop!”
You stand there agape;
You can’t quite comprehend.
You finally stammer out,
“Say that again?”
“An unfortunate accident
Caused the destruction.
They were trying to increase
The rate of production,
“But a stray bit of magic
Had started to build-up,
And before we knew it,
The whole place had gone up!
“Not just the shop, either,
The stables are gone,
And half of the house -
The whole place is foregone!”
“Is everyone all right?”
You ask in a hurry
He smiled and nodded
“You don’t need to worry.”
“But production is halted
We’re in such a bind!
It’s already December
We can’t fall behind!
“I’ll need a new workshop
A house, and garage.
I’d say it’s time for
A building montage!”
“Santa, I’m on it
Now don’t even fret!
I’ve never let anyone down,
Not one yet!
“Bigger and better,
The place will be great!
You’ll have it all
With barely a wait!”
You shooed him along
You both have lots of work,
But before he left
You turned with a plum,
“This one’s on the house,”
You say, but insist,
“This year, I’d better
Be on your GOOD list!”
THE BRIEF
Lot size: no larger than 30x40
2 bedrooms (one for Claus's and one for helpers)
2 bathrooms
Budget: unlimited
Build should include a house, workshop and stable
Room Challenge
Create the bedroom for at least 3 of Mr. & Mrs. Claus's helpers.
Budget: 10, 000
Sims Challenge
Create Mr. & Mrs. Claus and at least 3 of their helpers.
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: Momoito
ORIGIN ID: ashl1nn
LEVEL: first entry
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/426DC9AAFD9011E88283B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=ashl1nn&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:120,649
LOT NAME: Garden Essence
GALLERY COST: 137,774
TOTAL COST: 258,423
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3MvnCMt
Santa Manor is the home of Santa Claus along with Mrs. Claus and three of their top elves. The land also features santa's workshop and the stable which houses Santa's Precious reindeer. I built this house picturing gingerbread houses and the typical christmas themes in mind. I feel like santa would always have his house decorated for christmas because in a way it never ends for him or his family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please (:
Pictures in a separate post because it wouldn't allow me to post them.
FORUM ID: Vicingus
ORIGIN ID: Vicingus
LEVEL:
LOT: h ttps://www.ea.com/da-dk/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/02D057F503D111E985F1B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Rippling flats
GALLERY COST: 191,019
TOTAL COST: 194,019
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ucQFY8t
ENTRY DETAILS: Santas workshop consits of a cozy home for Santa ans his wife, a stable for the sleigh and reindeers, a sleeping area for the elfs and finaly a workshop. It is created with only basegame and the free holiday pack. Therefor no show
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @AaskovSofie
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: this is my first entry with BnS in the Sim category ~ So team please place me in the category that fits best..
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/87B3C004FFD411E8873B6995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/hRMG3ti
ENTRY DETAILS: Chris Kringle and his wife are loosely biased on the 1970's "Santa Clause is Comin to Town" by Raankin:Bass productions. I made the helpers a teen, a child and a toddler. The reindeer are really Greyhound dogs.. I wanted to make the reindeer bigger But could not manipulate the Greatdane as well as I was able to manipulate the greyhound.This BnS109 - Sim CAS Challenge was fun & interesting it challenged me with Making Dogs Reindeer.. I am proud of this creation- I feel for myself I have out done what I usually do in CAS...I have thought myself that- I am a better Builder than I am in CAS- (Yet I was honored with having 2 of my Households become Maxis favorites).. So I guess i am more creative then i think..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No Cc
ORUM ID: Linnsane
ORIGIN ID: Linnsanegaming
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7DD2AD2103A911E9846C77C0F1EC7B3C?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=Linnsanegaming&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/fSMQVa
ENTRY DETAILS: Kris Kringel is sure a jolly fellow, he loves his job and his life, No wonder when he has such an awsome wife, three kids they have, with cute pointy ears. they make toys in a hurry, so need to worry. Christmas is coming again this year! I have made Kris kringel, his wife Amelia kringel and their three beautiful children who also happens to be their helpers, what a great way to teach your children the gift of giving! So Kringel was lucky enough to get to name to of his kids, but he's not the most inventive one with names, so they ended up beeing called Kristina kringel and Kristian Kringel, Amelia thought the third child should have a diffrent name and named her Ava, They love eachother very much and are having a blast together!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Linnsane1
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/LinnsaneGaming/
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: A Ho Ho Home For Santa https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2971F510FE2811E8889777C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns109&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000.00
LOT NAME: The Lighthouse
GALLERY COST: $217,277.00
TOTAL COST: $220,277.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/I2d2s1X
ENTRY DETAILS: Santa was far to busy preparing for Christmas to be concerned with what kind of build we did, but Mrs. Claus was devastated after the disaster, so we wanted her to feel as comfortable as possible. We decided to build a craftsman style home on a lot designed in a farm fashion. Keeping things as traditional and cozy as possible.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I used all my own paintings or photographs
TWITTER TAG:N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE:N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
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: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/145DAEB7FECA11E88AFE77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 6,500
LOT NAME: Willow Creek Umbrage Manor renamed Winter Wonderland
GALLERY COST: 503,421
TOTAL COST: $509,921
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/WUskJfT
ENTRY DETAILS: After the elf disaster of 2018, Santa and crew needed a new house, stables, and workplace as soon as possible! Luckily, I am very good in a time crunch! I found a new lot for Santa not far from the old one, and I set to work building and designing.
I was given only a few must-haves from Santa's wife, Katrina:
1. All plumbing must be as modern as possible.
2. The antique furnishings they had in storage from relatives now gone were to be used.
3. A large workshop, but also a large fun/entertainment area for those long winter days after Christmas, to relieve the stress of a very hectic season.
4. A lot of red, which is her favorite color, because she says it cheers even the snowiest or foggiest days. And Kris's favorite color is green, so as much green as possible too!
And then, what luck! The community pitched in, with donations garlore! There was beds for the elves, and miscellaneous decorations for all the rooms and outside. Baby stuff for Karter, and a new laundry room for all! And things to entertain the dull hours away, such as a bowling alley, disco, and gym! Work benches and storage shelves for Santa's new shop. And everything new!
I designed my way around all the donated things. A beautiful house emerged, and I was glad. The stables and workshop took more time, just a tad. With five bedrooms, 5 and a half bathrooms, and two locker rooms, the place is immense. But it was definitely time well spent!
Now Santa's family and reindeer have a new, safer place to stay. Doing all this certainly made my day!
The lot traits are: home studio, Penny pixies, and homey.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December[ (please copy and paste into your entry post)
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Elf Bunker https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F38CE042FE3011E886FD526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns109&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST:$9,975.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/FQkAv9U
ENTRY DETAILS: The elves insisted on having bunk beds. Santa said; "We don't want another unfortunate incident! There will be absolutely no using the top bunks!" and promptly removed the ladders. Now the elves are not able to use the top bunks, but they don't mind. I figured every elf needs a train set, but unfortunately it was over $5000.00 and not in the budget, so we had to return it to the store (please ignore the trains in the pictures, I didn't have the heart to remove it completely)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Claus https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5656572FFD8311E88490526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns109&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/CmNACp6
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. and Mrs. Claus are a good couple. They love food and are cheerful despite their current circumstances. Mrs. Claus is very skilled in the kitchen and Mr. Claus has developed excellent social and writing skill over the years. The elves are, creative, cheerful, good, and a little bit goofy. They love to play and have fun together when they are not busy building toys.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F312410AFEC911E88ABE77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Kk7qaBz
ENTRY DETAILS: Kristopher Kringle, aka Santa Claus, is joined by his pretty wife and toddler son and four happy elves!
Kris is a painter extraordinaire and a muser. He is creative, cheerful, and self-assured. Katrina is a master chef with the essence of flavor in her grasp. She is also cheerful as well as being neat and a foodie. Their son Karter is independent.
The elves:
Danny Elfman is an artistic prodigy and music lover. He does delicate clockwork and deals with any music boxes, cds, and other media.
Geoff Elff is a rambunctious scamp and goofball. He handles all of the sports equipment and outdoor toys.
Evie Elfette is a whiz kid and a genius. She creates mechanical items and computers, tablets, etc.
Marta Elfson is a social butterfly and a perfectionist. She handles most of the talking dolls and any shipping concerns.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 -’Twas the Month of December-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ⁂★Kringle Enterprises★⁂ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/75188557FFD111E889B5ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § N/A
LOT NAME: Forest Hideaway
GALLERY COST: § 241,145
TOTAL COST: § 241,145
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: ⁂★Kringle Enterprises★⁂ https://imgur.com/a/hAuak3A
ENTRY DETAILS: The Kringles and the Bells have been living for hundreds of years crafting toys for the children in the nice list. The main building is the house, it’s higher than the rest of the buildings and gets the best vista of the wild surroundings. The workshop is on the right and has an office, a space where to chill and the crafting zone. The reindeers have their sheltered and cozy stables too.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Master
LOT: (Link to where the build can be found with on The Gallery) https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5FC8B37C041911E98E99B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=kittkat7147&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Santa's House G
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) https://imgur.com/a/9Gm9qZm
ENTRY DETAILS: In starting this build, I envisioned an Old World Santa scenario. I was inspired by the architectural style of ares like Bavaria with half-timbered exteriors. The interiors are rustic and Old World as well. There are modern conveniences in the bathrooms but not much in the way of modern entertainments like computers and TVs. The client's helpers really need to stay focused on their work to keep up with demand, and Mr. Klaus really prefers handcrafts and reading for entertainment anyway.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kitkats.simporium
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/kitkatssimporium
The deadline for this challenge is 9th January 2019
Double-checking the address, you follow the walkway up to the front door. It’s an older house, but someone has put effort into the upkeep and looks welcoming. The message only said that your assistance would be of great help, but no other details.
You go to knock but the door gives way with a creek under your knuckles. The air has that faint tint of chalk dust, incongruent with the image the house presented upon approach.
“Hello?” you call out, not wanting to intrude without invitation. Not to mention feeling slightly uneasy at the open door.
There comes a crash from somewhere inside, but then a voice calls back, “Hello! Yes, I’m here! Just a moment!”
And true to word, a moment later a kindly-looking older gentleman is at the door. He’s dressed in overalls, and from the look and smell of it, he’s covered in chalk-dust.
“Mr. Gizinski?” you ask, just to ensure you really are at the right house.
“Yes, sorry, I was just cleaning the erasers. Come in, come in!”
You follow him into the living room - or what would have usually been a living room, except this one was filled with small desks and chairs, a chalkboard, easels, toys, and boxes of who-knows-what. Shelves filled with books lined every wall. There is so much crammed into the room that there’s hardly any room to walk.
“As you can see, I’m running out of space here,” he says, pushing some desks aside to make more room for the two of you. “That’s why I need you.”
“Oh! You wish for… an addition?”
“No, no. Oh no, that would never do. It would look so awkward on this house…”
You can appreciate a person who appreciates architectural aesthetics.
“No, I think I need a whole new place, a new daycare and school for these delightful children! My passion has always been expanding the minds of our youth, bringing the wide knowledge of the world into their grasps and watching their eyes fill with wonder.”
“Oh! Yes, I see, a daycare.” You glance around at all the desks and learning toys. “I must say, I’ve never seen one that is so- well… educational!”
“That’s why the parents come to me, I think. My daycare isn’t just a babysitting service, I teach them things that the schools don’t. Sure, they learn maths and languages, but what about a love of arts? Appreciation for nature? Ancient history and future technologies? I want them to know that ‘there are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy’!”
You recognize the quote from Shakespeare, and find yourself wishing you had had him as a teacher back in your day! So much passion, so much love for the children. It’s a refreshing experience and you are being caught up in it, already starting to sketch out some ideas.
“So, school area, bathrooms, kitchen,” you mumble as you go.
“Yes, yes! And play and nap areas,” he adds.
You look up and smile. “I think you - and your children - are going to be quiet happy.”
THE BRIEF
Create a daycare center with space for the following:
Cafeteria
Restrooms
Learning area
Play area
Nap area
The layout should be mostly open to allow for one adult to oversee multiple children
Size: no larger than 30x30
Budget: 89,000
Room Challenge
Create the play area for the daycare. It can be indoor or outdoor, but it cannot be more than 35 squares in total.
Budget: 12, 000
Sims Challenge
Create a household consisting of the owner of the daycare, one helper and at least 2 toddler daycare participants.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS110 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Starting out
LOT: Fort Fun Times https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/37F980720E4411E98F9BB573E4FD424D?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2500
LOT NAME: Deadgrass Discoveries
GALLERY COST: 85778
TOTAL COST: 88278
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/MlYfOJS
ENTRY DETAILS: I have a very fond memory from when I was toddler, my mom would bring me to an indoor garden to run around. What a wonderful place in the dead of winter! I still think indoor public gardens are a wonderful luxury in winter. Anyways, this build is a daycare for toddlers with a Fort built around a center atrium. It is a square build with a round dome to accommodate the magnolia tree. The center atrium is the play area for the toddlers. Mr. Gizinski and his daughter live on site.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: not used
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Christelle
ORIGIN ID: Stel85
LEVEL:Starting out
LOT: no idea how to get the link (still new to this) https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5CC3298A0ED111E98D4A526B46B29011?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Stel85&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME:Dino Daycare
GALLERY COST: $86,325
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rp2QDo1
ENTRY DETAILS: Dino Daycare is a daycare for toddlers and kids. We believe in learning through play and therefore provide a safe environment for 6 learners in total. We have a reading corner, a creative corner, a fantasy play area, carpet time, we do not believe in worksheets, so tables are there for lunch time or for play time. We have a sandpit area, monkey bars and splash-pool. We also teach the kids about gardening etc. Layout of the daycare is open-plan so the 2 daycare-moms can see what is happening at all times. We have a separate bathroom for boys and girls and we also have a toddler bathroom. The owner of the daycare, Izumi Yoshida, regularly makes her rounds through the daycare and also loves to read stories to the kids. She has had experience with kids with learning barriers, etc, so she put in a bubble wall as it seems to calm them down while the other kids are playing. It is also very important to have good communication with parents and staff so Izumi made sure to have an office. If the teacher is busy and parents want to see the teacher, the not so important stuff is written down and put in the mailbox which is apparently in the office
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Rainbow Daycare https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E8AF343E0C9A11E983A477C0F1EC7B3C
LOT COST: 1,500base
LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow
GALLERY COST: 58,446
TOTAL COST: 59,946
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Z0q0KHY
ENTRY DETAILS: This small daycare caters mostly to toddlers, but it does have a couple of bassinets for babies as well. The lawn was specially planted to make the grounds more appealing to children. The fenced back yard has plenty of room for them to play or just wander around without risking them wandering out into the street or into the desert. If for any reason the daycare ever had to close and be sold, it can easily be converted into a house.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
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CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/06E547FE0DC311E98C2C526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS110&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Newcrest, Tranquil Crescent 30x30 name changed to Colorful Castle Daycare
GALLERY COST: $86,492
TOTAL COST: $88,992
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DSyU1nx (sorry no captions this time--moving in 2 days and I just do not have any more spare time )
ENTRY DETAILS: The Colorful Castle Daycare has an open floor plan for keeping an eye on the children as much as Simly possible. The reception/ child check-in is inside the front door. The bathrooms and room dividers section off the nap area from the other areas, but one can see through the slotted room divider easily. There are two play areas, one inside and one outside, with educational and fun toys as well as a reading "circle" and activity tables. Two large bathrooms complete with tubs and toddler potties will help keep kids clean and happy. The is a full kitchen with large table to eat at. And there is, of course, a large learning area! Fences surround the two doors into the building and divide the play area from the entrance, with gates which lock. This is to prevent children from just running out of the building into possible dangers. There is also a gate and fence around the reception area. All you need to add is workers and kids to have a great time at this daycare!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
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CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/825565380E0811E98302ADD8C8E84D99?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent in Newcrest 30x30 lot
GALLERY COST: $62,134
TOTAL COST: $64,634
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/1xccQHb
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Gizinski was really excited about his new daycare center and he named it "Bright Tomorrows Daycare". He worked hard at laying out a plan to make it run smoothly and give him the opportunity to teach those young minds. Reluctantly, he decided that he just couldn't accept toddlers. Since this is a one-man operation, he just couldn't devote the extra time to the toddlers that they would need. But he designed the new center to have all the facilities he would need for his dear children - a reading center with loads of books and a puppet theater, arts and crafts, a teaching center, play area, kitchen and dining room, and a quiet area in the corner without windows where the children could take naps. The center of the room was open, with plenty of space for group games like "Mother May I?" and "Simon Says", and activities such as exercises and dancing. Outside there is a playground and a garden area so he can teach them to grow plants and watch them wonder at nature as their plants start to grow. There's also a couple of bird feeders to encourage bird watching.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No cc
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CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL:Established
LOT: Gizinski's Daycare https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8B3F838F0DE611E980D4ADD8C8E84D99
LOT NAME:Tranquil Cresent in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $86,468
TOTAL COST: $88,968
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/v8wjCIO
ENTRY DETAILS: "Gizinski's Higher Learning" is a daycare and Education Center. It has a capacity for 12 children. 4 infants, 4 toddlers, and 4 children. This is ideal for 4 families with three children. It not only provides daycare but the children will be given many opportunities to expand their learning in music, arts, science, reading, nature and many more areas of education. This facility is created with the thought that 2 caregivers would be in charge. One to mainly focus on the children's education and the other to take care of meal prep, clean up and monitoring the infants and children during nap time.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AE26E9300FDE11E982CE526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 9000
LOT NAME: The Old Salt House in San Myshuno - My lot name " Lil'Shakespeare Library "
GALLERY COST: $ 88,888
TOTAL COST: 97,888
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/y7w7jI4
ENTRY DETAILS: The lil'Shakespeare Library is more than just a place of learning.. Set in San Myshuno at the Old Salt House lot. The lil'Shakespeare Library is a triumph of urban renewal..Set in the Spice Market Neighborhood . It's A family neighborhood famous for its Spice Festival, Flea Market and dockland views.
Knowing that Mr Gizinski was passionate about a unique way to learn and had so much love for children.. I went back in my mind to the Many wonderful Schools from Sims 3 which had very pleasing architectural aesthetics. Such as the Sims 3 Aurora Skies ,- Nature & Nurture learning Academy ,The Tiny Protogy Learning Center and the newest Sims 4 LLama Land Library. I tried to take aspects I felt he would appreciate from each one and combined them in to this - The Lil'Shakespeare library..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @DianePink
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Gizinski https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/62C2E6260E3811E9808477C0F1EC7B3C
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/E6dL2tj
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Gizinski and his daughter Calliope (Who prefers to go by Call) are in charge of running "Gizinski's Higher Learning Daycare and Education Center" Currently they have one family, but with the new building, they are planning on expanding their service. Mr. Gizinski is a genius who loves the arts and music. Call, is a genius like her father but loves to play, she is a goofball and has a lot of fun with the kids! She is also family oriented and dreams of having a family of her own one day. Currently they care for 3 children; Liam, Tiara, and Serenity. Liam is a genius, he loves to learn, and he loves Mr. Gizinski. Tiara is creative and really enjoys the creative aspect that the daycare provides. Serenity is a toddler and she is very curious. This building and play area give her many opportunities to satisfy her curiosity. Their parents are very pleased that they are able to bring their children to this wonderful center with such wonderful people to care for their children.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK : N/A
Expert
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Oliana
ORIGIN ID: jadeiam
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Little Rainbows https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9293A42A0E5511E9833EB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jadeiam&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Cresent, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 86,334
TOTAL COST: 88,834
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Little Rainbows Kindergarden https://imgur.com/a/RKEmy2X
ENTRY DETAILS: Little Rainbows Kindergarden and Daycare will fill your little Simlings with laughter, joy, sunshine and fun, all while gently teaching them through reading, writing, art, music and technology. We at Little Rainbows take pride in nourishing young minds to inspire creativity and development, carefully balancing learning with fun, so your little Simlings will get the best out of every day!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
FORUM ID: Laireen35
ORIGIN ID: Laireen35
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A8610C5311DC11E98147 B573E4FD424D
LOT COST: 4,000 §
LOT NAME: Willow Creek Archive
GALLERY COST: 85,000 §
TOTAL COST: 89,000 §
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qSVTV2tBeKKzwH6p8
ENTRY DETAILS:
The G.R.E.A.T. Daycare
At Gizinski's Recreational Educational Academy for Toddlers (GREAT for short), we pay great attention to all your kid's needs. We provide paramount care and education, build characters and social skills, and make sure your child is properly prepared for higher learning. By the age of six, they will be ready to face the world with a positive mindset. Enroll now, as there are limited openings.
Layout:
2 story, old brick house, refurbished to fit the needs and regulations for a daycare. Open spaces all over.
Ground floor: The entire ground floor is open plan, wrapping around the stairs to the upper floor. Only the bathroom is totally closed off by floor to ceiling walls, the rest of the floor is open. Nap rooms are closed off with half walls.
Ground floor includes: Entrance area. Wardrobe for the kids. Information board for the parents.
Two nap rooms. Hallways. Bathroom. Kitchen and lunch room. Laundry nook. Back door hallway leading to the outside playground.
Upstairs: Open space recreational and educational area. Gated off.
The entire upper floor is totally open space, so Mr. Gizinski can watch all the kids, from any corner of the floor. Also there is an open view to the floor below, so even if he's up here, he can see the front door, the kitchen and other important areas of downstairs.
Upper floor includes: Arts & Crafts area, Physical Educations area, Reading nook, Gaming area, Educational area, Pets, Play area.
Outside:
The playground includes swings, a slide, a sandpit, a hopscotch area and loads of toys, a small vegetable garden and seating area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Laireen35
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Kementari
ORIGIN ID: Kementari1771
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Laugh N' Learn https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7E73E5813C511E9888F526B46B29011
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: 85,497
TOTAL COST: 87,997
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: SIMplicity https://simplicitysims.blogspot.com/2019/01/ts4-laugh-n-learn.html
ENTRY DETAILS: A bright and colorful school ready to expand and inspire the minds of our youth. Traditional subjects are covered here but also Gardening to grow there own meals and learn about nutrition, Pets to teach the kids responsibility, Music and Dance to keep the kids active but in a fun way.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @Kementari1771
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kementari.sim or SIMplicity
TUMBLR LINK: don't have one
The deadline for this challenge is 23rd January 2019
You arrive at the marina with time to spare. Karl had told you that your meeting was with a businessman, but he wanted to meet you at the docks. You arrive at the slip number and moored in front of you is a somewhat derelict boat, held in place by a crane. You strain your eyes upward and see a woman on board cleaning the glass on a port hole, and a man gathering up some rope.
"Ahoy there" calls the man, waving his hand over his head. He tells you to board the yacht via the gangplank from the pier.
Once on-board, the man walks over to you and shakes your hand. His hands feel calloused and rough. As he smiles at you, you notice there are crinkles around his eyes and his face looks weather beaten. “Isn’t she a beaut?" he says, admiring the boat. You look around the boat nodding your head, but see planks missing from the main walkway and some seawood dangling from a rigging.
"Oh don't mind how she looks now...it's how she's going to look."
You peer at him not quite understanding what he means and think that you might be the next swabbie.
"umm....Mr....", you start.
"Oh, sorry, name's John, Captain John Buttercups, and the little lady up there is my First Mate, Cordelia, and this boat used to be magnificent until she tangled with a hurricane off the coast. She sunk near some rocks, but we salvaged her and she's back. And that's where you come in."
"It is?" you say, still not quite sure what the Captain is looking for.
"Yes, I was hoping that you would take on the job of restoring her to her former glory."
"Well, I am not in the habit of restoring boats, Captain..." you start to say.
"But a boat is like a house, just on water. I know you can do it. And it's not like we want a cruise liner or anything" Captain says smiling broadly.
"Well, that's true, you say. So, what exactly are you looking for?" You take out your pad and pen and start taking notes.
"Well, the boat is completely gutted, so I would say 3 bedrooms, a master bedroom, a guest bedroom and the crew's quarters. We really want the master bedroom to be luxurious with our own en suite and balcony. The crew's quarters can be shared, but needs 2 single beds. And there should be another bathroom."
"Anything else?" you ask jotting things down.
"Well, of course, a galley kitchen...most definitely a chef's kitchen. And a grand living space with a bar and some entertainment. And Cordelia likes to read out on deck, so a good library and lots of deck chairs to relax and enjoy the ocean. Any other surprises would be welcome to help us relax and enjoy life. But that's about it."
You look at the boat again and close your notebook as a seagull squawks overhead. “I think we can do this. So, I guess it's Anchors Aweigh!"
THE BRIEF
Budget: $300K (includes the cost of the lot)
Design a boat. Can be any type of boat from a yacht to a houseboat.
Any lot size, any world, any style. Can be multi-levels..
Must have 3 bedrooms. One master bedroom with a balcony and ensuite. A guest bedroom. Crew's quarters, can be a shared space, but must have 2 single beds. An extra bathroom.
Chef's galley kitchen.
Living area with bar and entertainment. Library could be included here or in a separate space.
Lots of deck chairs on deck.
Must be on water or an "illusion" of water and docked at a pier with a walkway from the pier to the boat.
Sim Challenge
Create Captain John Buttercups and Cordelia and show ways they enjoy the nautical lifestyle. You can make them any stage from Young Adult to Adult to Elder, but their attire and traits should be attuned to their boating ways.
Room Challenge:
Create the Chef's galley kitchen
Budget: 18,000
Kitchen should be no larger than 5 x 10 (50 total squares)
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS111 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Starting out
LOT: Carpe Aestas https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ECBBE8C51D3911E988D005DB1F9D54CF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:12000
LOT NAME: Hound's Head, Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: 287980
TOTAL COST: 299980
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://imgur.com/a/gUXINes
ENTRY DETAILS: Carpe Aestas is where Captain John, the crew, and Nautico spend their summer on board or touring around the various worlds.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:I hope navigability is not going to be the acid test for this. Constructive criticism for all aspects as applicable please, build, photography and presentation
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: Vicingus
ORIGIN ID: Vicingus
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Modern Houseboat
LOT COST: $41.704
LOT NAME: Riverside Roost https://www.ea.com/da-dk/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/288E0FC61F3711E984390E70B7F05217?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Vicingus&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $164.295
TOTAL COST: $205.999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Z3Up1F5
ENTRY DETAILS: While renovating the boat, a catamaran, they found it in bad shape. After some discussions they decided it was not worth to make it fully sail-able again, at least not by itself. To honor the old boat they decided to make it their new home, why they choose a lovely spot near the riverside, and renovated the boat to a modern home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: -
TWITTER TAG: Vicingus
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: SmallAurelius
ORIGIN ID: SmallAurelius
LEVEL: n/a - first entry
ROOM: Room Cost Verified - https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/16912233/#Comment_16912233 (Thanks for verifying @BuildnShare, I currently don't link my socials with TS4 so I appreciate the help)
GALLERY COST: $17,968
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/85MpkH2
ENTRY DETAILS: "Nautica Home Chef Galley" - This room is a 'home chef' grade kitchen, a step below the industrial standard, but extremely comforting for a food-loving sim to have everything within reach. I made it as a kitchen-only, with no dining space, as no professional kitchen has a space where you should eat (though who doesn't take a chip every now and then).
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure. I would also be very open to feedback on taking the showcase shots (I've read the guide and spent quite a while taking the shots but I know they could be better!)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: (MOO used) @Severinka (ECO kitchen set), @ShinokKCRS4 (Delight kitchen set, and Liz dining set decor), @SIMcredible (Industrial kitchen set), and @ArtVitalex (Brooklyn bedroom set). Thanks so much to the creators!
TWITTER TAG: -
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: SmallAurelius
ORIGIN ID: SmallAurelius
LEVEL: -
HOUSEHOLD: Link n/a due to CC - it's called Buttercups under my user SmallAurelius
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BIFJUQd
ENTRY DETAILS:
Cap'n John Buttercups and his first mate/wife Cordelia love the freedom of the ocean and spending the many simoleons John got from selling deep-sea loot on improving their houseboat. Cordelia is often judged for being with such an older man, but she's not (just) a gold digger; more reserved than her other half yet also a nature lover, the fit is perfect with John self-assured enough for the both of them and the rest of their shared lifetime with a passion to share between them. They both have a decent tan and are fairly fit due to their outdoorsy lifestyle. John is still quite a babe despite his age, as his passion for life and his young wife keep him sprightly.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Cordelia with CC (face: S-Club WM, Eyelid 201702; S_MouthCornersN04; nose by RemusSirion)(formal: Simalicious ‘Rina’)(swim: pleyita Basic Intimates patterned). There was one other nose shadow thing but I couldn't find what CC item it was
TWITTER TAG: @SmallAurelius
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Starting out
HOUSEHOLD: Cap John and Cordelia https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/27F002F31D2111E98C70DCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS111 Anchors Aweigh SIM Entry https://imgur.com/a/jkZHbIp
ENTRY DETAILS: Captain John and Cordelia take the summer off to travel aboard their boat. Here they are in their practical nautical attire.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, my focus is on proper presentation, if possible would like directed coaching regarding aspects of building the best possible presentation.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Bayou Beauty HouseboaBayou Beauty Houseboat https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9E0E978919F811E9877B0E70B7F05217
LOT COST: 2500
LOT NAME: Potter's Splay
GALLERY COST: 182,604
TOTAL COST: 185104
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cxy246I
ENTRY DETAILS: This houseboat was inspired by an image of a Cajun houseboat, so I thought Willow Creek would be the best place to build. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the guest bedroom and bath on the main deck. I tried to choose wall coverings and furniture that would make sense on a ship.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Sirena https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CE6F0B521B4711E980D98C7810F253DA
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Bathe DeRill - Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $244,568
TOTAL COST: $247,568
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Al7efWM
ENTRY DETAILS: The Sirena is named after a mermaid that Captain John met back when he was scuba diving in Island Paradise. It is a luxury yacht with state of the art technology and can accommodate four crew members, one - two guests, as well as the boats owners.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the art on the boat is made by myself, AlJay2000
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PhantasmKiss
ORIGIN ID: PhantasmKiss
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Private Lakehouse https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CDD29B501D2611E988A605DB1F9D54CF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=PhantasmKiss&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §12,000
LOT NAME: Dresden House, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: §287,883
TOTAL COST: §299,883
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://phantasmkiss.tumblr.com/post/182179044888/private-lakehouse
ENTRY DETAILS: For this build, I attempted realism. I didn't want my boat to feel landlocked, so a lot of the budget was spent on water. The end result is a small yacht with three bedrooms and three bathrooms which looks like it could take at least a bit of a turn around a private lake. Rooms are small, with as much function to each as possible. More information is on my tumblr, linked above.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes; This is my first entry into a Build-N-Share competition and my first time working with a budget, so I'd like to know how I did allocating simoleons. For example; was the giant lake a good decision, despite how small the yacht ended up?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: #NoCC
TUMBLR LINK: https://phantasmkiss.tumblr.com/
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID: saramonster
LEVEL: Assign me a level please
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DAC7AC881D7C11E98948 DCDB07AD48B5
LOT COST: $8.500
LOT NAME: Twin Oracle point
GALLERY COST: $257 679
TOTAL COST: $266 179
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/lCkmKBU
ENTRY DETAILS: This yacht is perfect for the modern captain. The yacht is located in Newcrest on a lake, and consists of 3 different levels. The lower level rooms the galley kitchen, dining room, office space, music room, a second living area, a guest bedroom, a bathroom and the crew's quarters with beds and a bathroom. The middle level is the primary entertaining area, with modern but classic seating furniture, a big library and a bar to match. The third level is the master suite and ensuite, with closet space and seating. All the levels have huge decks with lots of seating space.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes plz
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No mods
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CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: ~ " The Searinity " ~ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A40774991DF111E98DE8DCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: In Windenburg at the Bathe De Rill Lot ( I named the lot ~ "The Searinity " ~ )
GALLERY COST: 244,375
TOTAL COST: 247,375
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/4ZxkeFT
ENTRY DETAILS: Working with what The captain salvaged and a generous budget. I am proud to say I restored "The Searenity" To its former glory and then some.. Wanting to surprise his wife Captain John Buttercups, gave me full charge of the restoration. So using the old items that were salvaged , adding new items and borrowing ideas from the Captain's head The Yacht became something more then even I had in mind. We Then painted it a Beautiful White (The Captain's wife's favorite color ) And a Navy Blue ( the Captain was in the Navy as a youth )..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please , YES
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL:Established
ROOM: Sirena's Kitchen https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/10A906B41B4811E981FD8C7810F253DA
GALLERY COST:$17,991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EEdLm9i
ENTRY DETAILS: The kitchen in The Sirena is a commercial kitchen big enough to handle the large dinner parties that Captain John likes to have. I used debug items so it appears as if the kitchen staff are preparing supper, most of the debug items will not show up in the gallery though.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD:Buttercups https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF18EC1619FD11E985670E70B7F05217
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wNUNMF4
ENTRY DETAILS: John Buttercups grew up on the sea, learning how to steer a ship and fish and everything else associated with living on the ocean form his parents. Cordelia lived on the coast but spent a lot of time at sea as well. The two met in High School and instantly hit it off, marrying as soon as they could and setting out to live their lives at sea as much as possible. When their first ship was badly damaged, it seemed the perfect time to have a houseboat built just for them.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
Expert
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ★The Albatross★ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3060F4311F5111E989678C7810F253DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 3.000
LOT NAME: Bath de Rill
GALLERY COST: § 278.931
TOTAL COST: § 281.931
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Anchors Aweigh: "The Albatross" https://imgur.com/a/qc0v4L8
ENTRY DETAILS: The Albatross is a solid and classic looking boat, ready for sailing the 7 seas and endure come what may. For this challenge I went for a ready-to-set-sail-from-the-dock theme. So I created a small garden, a paying parking lot, the access stairs with some cargo around and a couple of street food stalls (sushi as we are by the sea and Indian for vegetarians) on the front of the lot. On the back there are a couple of cranes and 2 crate transports. The lot has plenty of amenities and fits up to 8 people.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
The deadline for this challenge is 6th February 2019
You almost want to look at your drink and make sure someone didn’t slip something into it. You’ve seen twins before, but not quite like this. They are not only identical in their features, but their hair is done the same way, they have the exact same outfit on, and even their accessories match!
“We couldn’t ever be away from one another,” the first says. You think this one is Freya, but you’ve already gotten them mixed up.
The other, whom you are sure is Phoebe, agrees. “It would break our hearts!”
“And besides, this will help us save on bills!”
Well, that is a very practical approach, you agree.
“So we’d like a house that matches us!” You’ve given up trying to remember which one is which now.
“Well, two, but one.”
“Oh, a duplex!” You’re a little surprised that they didn’t seem to know the term but you finally realize what they’ve been getting at. “Two houses in a single building.”
They both grin. Even their reactions perfectly mirror one another.
“Perfect!” they say in unison
“So what do you both need in your houses?”
They each begin to speak, finishing each other’s sentences and reminding one another of a forgotten detail or offering a new idea. Eventually you have a list and go back over it to be sure.
“So you’ll each need two bedrooms, a third spare room that can be used as an office or hobby room, open living area, a shared backyard for ‘wicked’ parties with a pool and outdoor facilities. You generally want a more modern feel but you’re open to ideas, and you’d love a balcony somewhere to enjoy the views.”
They both nod excitedly as you read off each point and finally clap at the end.
“You’re the best!” Phoebe says - you think?
“We can’t thank you enough!” Freya cries - maybe?
THE BRIEF
Budget: 120,000
Create a duplex for identical twins Freya and Phoebe. Any town, no larger than 30x40 lot.
The duplex should be two connected residences which each contain:
★ 2 bedrooms
★ 1 extra room for office or hobbies
★ An open living concept
★ Shared backyard with pool, facilities, and room for parties
★ At least one balcony
Generally modern style
Sim Challenge
Create identical twins Freya and Phoebe. They are young adults, and have a lot of friends they like to have over for parties.
Room Challenge
Create an office or hobby room for Freya/Pheobe.
★ Budget: 18,000
★ Size: No large than 20 squares
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: DoubleTrouble https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2291496226B311E98EC77E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/gallery/1YBTAYo
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya & Phoebe are Sisters & Best friends. They are identical mirror images of each other. They are not only identical in their features - their hair is done the same way, they have the exact outfit on and even their accessories match. Yet they are opposites. But like Matching book ends they complement each other. One is neat , the other is a slob. One is artistic ,the other wants to be a you-tube celebrity. They both love the out doors and they both love to entertain company.. With many friends they have fun and party in to the night ..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: sawdust **
ORIGIN ID: sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Modern Duplex https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DA7E8EC925D611E98F9A7E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Sandtrap Flat
GALLERY COST: $118,495
TOTAL COST: $119,995
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/pRv50NY
ENTRY DETAILS: Modern Duplex offers 2 homes in one. Each is a 2 bed, 1 and 1/2 bath home with an additional office/utility room which could be converted to a third bedroom. It has open plan living with access to a shared backyard complete with B-B-Q facilities, al fresco dining and pool. The upstairs bedrooms have access to a large shared balcony that covers the width of the two homes. Each home is a mirror image of the other. Decor is modern with a slightly colourful and funky beat to match the energy of the twins.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: CC Free, MOO used
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: , Established
LOT: Double trouble https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1F02FF8626A111E98E3D795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow in Oasis Springs ( I named it Double Trouble )
GALLERY COST: 118,453
TOTAL COST: 119,953
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/O5vUBxc
ENTRY DETAILS: Located in Oasis Springs ,at Pebble Burrow. Pebble Burrow is in the Bedrock Strait section of Oasis Springs. Bedrock Strait is a working-class neighborhood. New households to Oasis Springs usually settle here first because the properties are less expensive here compared to other neighborhoods. That's Why Pebble Burrow was chosen, Not only for its Gorgeous desert Views, But the price tag was right.. The empty lot was Valued at $1.500 . A Duplex was built to Match Twins Freya & Phoebe . The Two are inseparable , Mirror images of each other. Yet they are opposites. But like Matching book ends they complement each other..Each Unit contains- on the 2nd floor- 2 bed rooms , Office & a Bathroom . Main floor has an open concept with a kitchen, dining area living room & a Bath room.. Shared in the yard is a pool and enough space through out for guests and for Entertaining..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double **
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Caribbean Dream https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/262AA540264911E988BE6B74343DD635
LOT COST: $2500.00
LOT NAME: Deadgrass Discoveries in Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: $116,831.00 (I had my cost pretty much exact, but I wanted a picture in the gallery that didn't have rain. Turns out there was a severe thunderstorm causing a lot of damage, and there must have been some damage I missed )
TOTAL COST:$119,331.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/4SMi0En
ENTRY DETAILS:
I had a hard time deciding between this one and one of my other builds. The other one has triple the downloads in the gallery already, so I may have shot myself in the foot, but this one makes me happy (I may have been watching one too many episodes of Caribbean Life, lol!)
Freya and Phoebe have decided to move to the beautiful Siminican Republic! Their jobs give them the flexibility to work from home, so they figured it might as well be somewhere fun! They have purchased a modern Caribbean style home that has the perfect backyard for throwing some great parties. They are excited to begin their new life in a tropical country.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the artwork is by AlJay2000
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: established
LOT: Mirror Image https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CEE84BA1274F11E985D6048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,400
LOT NAME: Inner Circle
GALLERY COST: 117,438
TOTAL COST: 119,838
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nISaHg5
ENTRY DETAILS: I was trying for a bright, coastal color scheme that suited Del Sol Valley, thus lots of green and white with some yellow and blue in the interior. Both sides are completely identicial with the exception of a completed mural in the right half and a crookedly plced stereo. The backyard has plenty of room and options for partying - swimming, grilling, dancing, just hanging out.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: MACDesign *
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL:
LOT: Modern Farmhouse Duplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C871E700273611E987687E6A61392AEA?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=MAC-DESIGN&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Potter's Splay
GALLERY COST: 115,758
TOTAL COST: 118,258
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow Album https://imgur.com/gallery/CnuJUtF
ENTRY DETAILS: Build submission for clients, Phoebe and Freya and the "Seeing Double" Challenge. After seeing some prior submissions on the thread, I wanted to come up with an option for the twins that was more homey, but still offered a modern style and finish. Coming in under budget, this twin farmhouse duplex is designed to be newly renovated and perfectly mirrored. Each of the twin residencies feature; 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, a small office space, open living & eating quarters, hobby room, as well as a shared pool & bar patio. Enjoy!
Quick tip, identifying the twins is easy! Phoebe is left handed, and Freya is right! ... or... is it... the other way around ?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Thank you.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: bb.moveobjects only
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN @BuildnShare do you still want me in Starting out?
LOT COST:3500
LOT NAME: Cacti Casa, Oasis Springs https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E65C695279111E98A8B6B74343DD635?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 116487
TOTAL COST: 119987
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Desert Courtyard Duplex gallery https://imgur.com/a/pAKgEyy
BnS112 Desert Courtyard Duplex slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: This is two separate homes connected by a 2 story party room. Each home has a common area with a loft or bonus room. The bedrooms are like little cabins at 90 degrees to the common rooms resulting in a big C shape around a back courtyard. The courtyard contains the pool. The patio extends out of the courtyard where there is a grill, dining table, fire pit and chess table. The red 2 story party room has a bar and Foosball on the main floor and DJ booth and dance floor on the second floor. It also has tinted windows for privacy. The yellow home on the left belongs to Phoebe. In her bonus room there is a gym. The blue home on the right belongs to Freya. Freya's bonus room is a music room. Each home has a two bedrooms and a 4 pc bath with laundry. Behind each of the bonus rooms is a small balcony. Phoebe's has a table fire and card table. Freya's has an easel and chairs to relax.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none in the showcase but Feature front photo here below uses reshade preset Colour Brigade by hey_Harrie.
FORUM ID: Allears *
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Double Deluxe Duplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/426DEBE527E111E9809826975FCF53D6?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sassilassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3000
LOT NAME: Rippling Flats in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 116,989
TOTAL COST: 119,989
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/0XH862C
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya and Phoebe are as alike as any twins could be - they look alike, talk alike, dress alike (right down to their accessories). So, when it comes to their homes they want them to be alike too. The two duplex units in this building are the same, but mirror images of each other. Even the decor is the same. There are 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in each unit, with an office that could be converted easily to a third bedroom. Each unit has a private balcony in the front, with a long shared balcony in the back overlooking the pool. They love to entertain so the back patio and pool area is large enough to host fabulous parties!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: 4Sanne
ORIGIN ID: 4Sanne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Two as One gallery link https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B41D8B67295311E98F54048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2000
LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
GALLERY COST: §118000
TOTAL COST: §120000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Two as One Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/sbwT90O
ENTRY DETAILS:
Welcome to 'Two as One'
These little duplex houses are as identical as their owners. They are each others mirror images but because of the 'hugging C-shapes' of the ground-floor, there are slight differences. To keep things simple, I've arranged the images so that the pictures on the left are of the left house, and the pictures on the right of the right house. The twins are definitely enjoying this place! I hope you have as well
Thank you for taking the tour!
P.S. My apologies for the lack of story/text, I am just squeezing this one in even though I actually don't really have the time
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: MOO and HiddenObjects used, but no CC.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart *
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Seeing Double the Fun 2 https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/235EDDAE2A7711E983287E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby (Newcrest)
GALLERY COST: $117,250
TOTAL COST: $118,750
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS112 - Seeing Double (Lot)
ENTRY DETAILS: This modern duplex is the perfect new home for twins looking for fun! Business in the front, party in the back, with full (identical) amenities in both units. This is a great addition to any modern neighborhood. With a total of four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two half-baths, there is enough flexibility for a wide range of uses and needs. The pool area in the rear gives you all you need for a great party - whether it's swimming, lounging poolside, barbecuing, or even randomly starting things on fire (including yourself) with the firepit!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, no mods, MOO
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: No longer use Facebook
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
SPACE FOR PICTURES: Coming with the slideshow!
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Jennings https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7726B593271711E9830826975FCF53D6
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/xA5vP3H
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya and Phoebe are identical twins and tend to have most of the same interests as well. They are both party animals, outgoing, self assured, and they love the outdoors. The main difference is that one critiques food for a living, and the other art.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: Cerrydd
ORIGIN ID: Cerrydd
LEVEL: Expert (I guess? It's the level I used to participate in)
LOT: The Mullet - Duplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BDA70733268611E985057E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $6,500
LOT NAME: Rio Verde
GALLERY COST: $112,569
TOTAL COST: $119,069
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/mXjJe5C
ENTRY DETAILS: The Mullet, business in the front, party in the back! The duplex has a modern feel and some bold colours (or should I say, chaotic ). Both homes are almost completely the same, but there's a slight variation of colours in the interior, and the left home has a study where the right home has a social media room. Both sides have 2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The small balcony is shared and the backyard has a pool, bar, seating area and BBQ for all dem wild parties. Furniture isn't top of the line, I struggled to keep it within budget, but surely the ladies can save up some money and upgrade later (or just move it to a cheaper lot... kind of shot myself in the foot there) The only 2 rooms not pictured in the slideshow are the tiny bathrooms on the ground floor.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, only used MOO
TUMBLR LINK: Tumblr
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 -Seeing Double-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ★Twin Cubes★ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0F6BCB2626D711E9814F048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: § 120.000
TOTAL COST: N/A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS 112: Seeing Double "Twin Cubes" https://imgur.com/a/UEXd3GE
ENTRY DETAILS: The "Twin Cubes" is a duplex for the twin sisters Freya and Phoebe. The building looks like a sort of piled cubes with different textures and is build like a mirror. It has balconies in the four sides and vegetation in three levels. Each one gets a full separated house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Phoebe has a music room and Freya gets a writing office. They share the backyard for their "wicked" parties.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
FORUM ID: Kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147
LEVEL: Masters
LOT: Double Double Duplex https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8204574B29C811E9826826975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent - Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 117,443
TOTAL COST: 119,443
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Xcdlw0Q
ENTRY DETAILS: One of my favorite builds I did in Sims 3 was for BnS Week 14 (that was in September 2009!!!!). It was also a duplex, and I called it Double the Fun! I was excited to re-imagine this Sim 3 build with our Sims 4 building tools. And I could luckily accomplish a lot of it with the release of the new terrain tools. While the units are mirror images of each other down to most accents and furnishings, each sister has chosen colors and other details suited to their individual personalities. For examples, Freya prefers red while Phoebe's favorite color is blue. And Freya's creative outlet is painting while Phoebe loves streaming her gaming sessions and creating videos for SimTube.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @Kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kitkats.simporium
TUMBLR LINK: http://kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com/
The deadline for this challenge is 20th February 2019
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!
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.
THE 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
FORUM ID: Swchepppes
ORIGIN ID: Swcheppes
LEVEL: Esablished
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E14AA42F2C1A11E98CD2048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: 33,490
TOTAL COST: 34,990
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/t68vIYY
ENTRY DETAILS: This is the perfect place for that high paced city living couple to come to recharge their romance while unplugging from their everyday life. The one bedroom is detached from the rest of the house creating a type of intimacy and privacy any couple would crave. While you'll be spending most of the time in the bedroom there is a quaint kitchen with everything you'll need to refuel you for other activities. The spa like bathroom is the perfect place for a candle lit soak, to relieve those sore muscles. A cozy living space is ideal to Netflix and chill or if you'd rather slow dance to your favorite Babyface song. All in all this getaway is just what every couples should experience once in their relationship.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes to constructive criticism
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used (MOO was used while building)
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
OFFICIAL BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 Love Shack
FORUM ID: MACDesign
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL: ( Still awaiting Placement from "Seeing Double" )
LOT: Green Getaway, Granite Falls
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/25CDF5312DBB11E98AD6033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=woodsy rental&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 31,452
TOTAL COST: 33,452
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/sdtCHpg
ENTRY DETAILS: This New England inspired getaway features a warm blue and cream interior, with undertones of grey and white as a neutral balance throughout. This small rental accommodates for two; with a main kitchen and dinning space, Outdoor living center, romantic country bedroom, and attached bathroom. This location is surrounded by great hiking trails, and small personal campsites for visitors. Enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Thanks
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EA2BAF482E2511E985E0795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: N/A
NAME: Bedlington Boathouse
GALLERY COST: 34,875
TOTAL COST: 34,875
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/AUnuOZU
ENTRY DETAILS: This small countryside house is within easy walking distance of the beach and a small park for cookouts. A heart-shaped pool means there's no need to go far in search of a place to swim, and a hedge of roses provides plenty of privacy. The landscaping is simple so the Marinas can focus on enjoying themselves.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used.
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.chery1
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: FoundMarbles
ORIGIN ID: FoundMarbles
LEVEL: Established (?)
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=FoundMarbles&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Rustic Residence, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: §34,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDE SHOW: https://imgur.com/a/CXdVM0F
ENTRY DETAILS: #BNS113 #113 - Love Shack This Windenburg cottage is one story with one bedroom, one bathroom, eat-in kitchen and a living room. The neighborhood has steams and ponds, lovely wild flowers and a rustic little bridge, all of which provide lovely, romantic walkways. There is a nice area with picnic benches near the pond and small water fall. The front deck has a couch to cuddle up on while enjoying the mood lighting provided by a tree strung with lights and set in a planter. There is a bonfire the Meronas like to "cosy up" near and the lantern lighted Lilac tree provides another romantic setting near a nice fishing pond. Love is already much in blossom in this tiny starter home. It has a lot of exterior features for romantic newly weds and it is a perfect starter home due to room on the lot for exansion. #MOO #hiddenobjects #playtested
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: I'm not a Twit
FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
TUMBLR LINK: Nope, not there, either
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: not showing in gallery yet / https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16954411/#Comment_16954411
LOT COST: $1,000
LOT NAME: Brindleton Bay/Salty Paws Saloon renamed A Little Beach Romance
GALLERY COST: $34,865
TOTAL COST: $35,865
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NUMWaXH
ENTRY DETAILS: Attributes: Romantic Aura, On Ley Line, Gnomes
A small house right on the docks with a few activities to do.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: CC from TSR:
Dot- Tea Candle Light Mesh
-Pendant D Ceiling Lamp Mesh
ArtVitalex- Chateau Toilet Paper Holder
-Brassard Plant Flower
Ung999-Bathroom Pisces-Mirror Table
-Bathroom Lusso-Toilet, Sink, Bathtub, and Tissue Paper Stand
-Simple Kitchen-Refrigerator
Soloriya-Fish Market Decor-Crabs
SeverinkaTS4-Vintage Set-Rose
ShinoKCRS4-French Quarter Rug
-Delight Stove
-Delight Counter 1
-Country Pillows DBed
-Shabby Canopy
SIMcredible-Squadros Baskets
-plum Days Small Box of Goodies #7: Lighthouse Sculpture, Hammock, Shell Frame, Conchshells Glass Vase, Wood wall art with starfish
Valentines 2016-Roses
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: 'Leaving blank' since this is my first entry.
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F8584B70303D11E983987E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SheriGR&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Built on Dock Den in Windenburg (30x20 lot)
GALLERY COST: $34,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/s0lN6m4
ENTRY DETAILS:
Is your sim looking for a place to propose, have a honeymoon, a romantic getaway or just wants a lovely & romantic home for two? This cozy, romantic cottage has what your sim couple needs to have that special time alone! Your sims will especially love the hot tub, fireplace & loveseats, bonfire, dual bathtubs, candlelight & flowers. If they are feeling playful there's a game table, books, plus a small TV (big enough to watch a romantic movie but not so big it is an overly-fun distraction to the hubby... just sayin'...). (And all sims love the globe bar, so I just had to add one of those. Romantic aura and moodlet objects will also help them stay in the mood for love (plus it has the 'romantic' lot trait)!
The evening’s highlight is a lovely garden gazebo with a special dinner for two (click the swans for a flirty moodlet, click the violin to hire a violinist, and click the table for food and drink instantly - or even choose chocolate in the fountain!). The mystical tree and alien flowers add a lovely iridescent quality and an extra-romantic feel to the back yard/garden, especially at night. Romance is in the air everywhere on this lot... and all for under $35,000!
Funny aside note... when I tested the lot I had the couple use the buffet table in the gazebo to 'order' their meal, and after their time in the back yard they went into the home. Well, I was not paying attention to the back yard but at one point I happened to lower the wall and 'lo-and-behold' there was a group of neighbors (probably that silly 'welcome wagon' group) eating away, visiting with each other and enjoying the back yard. They didn't even get distracted by the need to bother the couple by knocking on the door, loafing on the porch, or leaving an an offended huff... win-win. Neighbors are won over with no annoyance. Lol!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by #roseymow, #Super_Love_Sims, #jasna98
TWITTER TAG: @SheriLossing
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Starting out unless I'm told otherwise
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/30C9250E326911E9874C26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: not sure
LOT NAME: Belomisia Field Station
GALLERY COST: 34987
TOTAL COST: n/a
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/k3mOQjn
ENTRY DETAILS:
Storybooks end in Happily Ever After so how about a storybook cottage? The other requirement was a getaway so tuck said storybook cottage away in the jungle. Now we have a storybook cottage with palm trees instead of an english rose garden. I hope this combination is not too odd. Happily Ever After is a three room cottage in the jungle with some outdoor living space as well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Most photos taken using Re-shade preset Colour Brigade by Hey_Harrie. Even with the re-shade, I found photographing on this lot to be a bit of bugbear.
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43B44AB32E3B11E98A57795DCB646EBF
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3ikhL3J
ENTRY DETAILS: Caros and Betty Merona grew up together, the children of best friends who hoped their children would als o be friends. Fortunately, the two of them got along very well and it was only natural that they begin to date in their teens, becoming almost inseparable. They married as soon as they could, being so deeply in love that the idea of doing anything else never occurred to them. Carlos wanted to honeymoon in the countryside while Betty preferred the beach. The little hideaway in Brindleton Bay seemed like the perfect compromise.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: Cerrydd
ORIGIN ID: Cerrydd
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F38448DD2E4211E985D5795DCB646EBF
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: $34,996
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost and gallery cost added together)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/MoOdeOr
ENTRY DETAILS: Black & red. Petals, candlelight, a hot tub, a pool... Marrymakers should provide everything needed for some merrymaking. It has a living room with a fireplace, kitchen, bedroom with full glass roof to enjoy the starry nights, a balcony with hot tub, back porch for some romantic outside dining and a pool. Oh, and a bush, in case the bed and hot tub become too boring Placed on the Mid-Nowhere lot in Windenburg, a beach is nearby and plenty of nature around. Distance to the neighbours should be far enough, so hopefully the newlyweds can enjoy some privacy.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, only used MOO
TUMBLR LINK: Tumblr
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established (unless you want me in a different category)
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D42798AC2E2D11E9847F795DCB646EBF
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere in Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $34,996
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost and gallery cost added together)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/k7y3w1r
ENTRY DETAILS: This cozy cabin looks just like any other cabin in the woods from the outside, but on the inside it is designed for romance.
When posting this, I realized that one of the pictures of the cabin in my slideshow was of my original plan, which had no foundation under the deck, and just so happened to make the house unplayable. So please ignore that one
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
The deadline for this challenge is 13th March 2019
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.
Karl 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, Karl, we have a client!”
“Oh?” He 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!” Karl 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. Karl - 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 exterior walls. This includes adding detached structures - no exterior walls can be added or removed. The exterior 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 exterior 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 repurpose rooms and change the interior layout if you wish.
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 various homes to try to limit it - this challenge is all about the before and after.
Because of the dual build you will have THREE weeks to work on this challenge.
Sim Challenge:
Are YOU due for a personal makeover? Need a new hairstyle? A new fashion sense? Now's your time to make it happen. Show us your current simself and how you'd like to make yourself over.
Room Challenge:
Don't have time to do over the whole house? Pick the room or area (like an bedroom/ensuite or open plan kitchen/dining) you'd most like to update and make it happen!
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS114 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: swcheppes
ORIGIN ID: swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Home Sweet Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A04A604F3C9C11E98800033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: Sandy Run (Newcrest)
GALLERY COST: $128,257
TOTAL COST: $130,757
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Original Home https://imgur.com/a/PgAW0gh
Renovated Home https://imgur.com/a/QTjc9iY
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to not change my exterior (besides the backyard) because I wouldn't change anything in real life. My home is sloped. The first floor is street level and there is a shared driveway in the back that is down a hill, therefore the basement actually opens up to the backyard. I was not able to convey that with the tools in the game. Also my home shares a wall with the house next door. I decided to build that other house in my build but did not furnish the other home. It is just there to get the complete look of my house.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes to constructive criticism
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
Origin ID: TresaofPErn
Forum ID; SimTresa
Level: Established
Lot:
Lot Cost: 3,000
Lot Name; Avarice Acres
Gallery Cost: 151,554
Total Cost: 154,554
Link to Entry Slideshow: Original House Renovated House https://imgur.com/a/9opS9tl
ENTY DETAILS: My house was originally built in 1961, but it has been updated a bit. It's already pretty nice, so there weren't too many changes I wanted to make. The current decorating scheme could be described as eclectic, as pieces were bought or replaced as needed without much attempt to make sure it all went together. Also there's not much in the way of landscaping, so I added to that. The basement bar might actually become a reality one day.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Renew Redo https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/523C0FA744EE11E9881C6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:N/A
LOT NAME: Hillside Highlands in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: N/A
TOTAL COST:N/A
LINKS TO ENTRY SLIDESHOWS:
Renew Redo - Beginnings https://imgur.com/a/amGFpdE
Renew Redo https://imgur.com/a/IoJKKvM
ENTRY DETAILS: We knew this house needed some work even before we moved in, and we've been making changes little by little as we go along. There's nothing that needs doing, we're comfortable the way it is. But there are a few things that it would be nice to change. Most of it is cosmetic. This challenge was fun to see what it might look like when we're finished!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: For storytelling purposes only, I used two items for the pictures in my slide shows - a hot water heater and a fuse box from Modern Technology. These can be found here These were only used to explain two of the changes I made. But, they are not needed for gameplay, and are not included in the lot that was uploaded to the gallery.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Original https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/93257BA83F7F11E98C0B048C513C46C4
Renovation https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/383F3E843F8B11E98CCE795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: $3000.00
LOT NAME: Avarice Acres in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $270,309.00
TOTAL COST: $273,309.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Original https://imgur.com/gallery/iq1Icvn
Renovation https://imgur.com/gallery/Ai5qRSf
ENTRY DETAILS: I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to design and build my own home a few year ago, and honestly I wouldn't change a thing. So, I envisioned myself 15 years from now, in a different life stage. The kids are grown, grand kids are on the way, I am retired, and the house is in need of an update. So here it is, enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I just used my own artwork.
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D3171B72380711E984BA795DCB646EBF
GALLERY COST: 26,450
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/iEIWczB
ENTRY DETAILS: I live in an old house which dates back to the early '70s, so the room that I'm currently staying in has had different tenants over the years. The only thing new about my current room is the red paint job, but aside from that, everything's dated, with lots of clutter left behind by family members who have already left. I've done what I could to make it livable, but with my current budget, that's the best I can do. The ensuite next to it is also dated, and the biggest thing I dislike in it is the tiles. This makes it hard to spot any grime and dirt accumulating. Another thing is the plumbing, which hasn't been looked at in decades. The shower is not working, so we bathe there by filling up buckets with water and use a small dipper to pour water over ourselves.
Now for my dream renovation. I wanted to give my room a more masculine feel by adding blue as well as industrial textures like concrete. I also added a white wall for a bit more brightness. The room has thick curtains because I hate sunlight. Sunlight here is scorching hot, so it's best to have some thick curtains. To compensate for that, I added more lights, unlike the previous room that had minimal lighting. The desk area is still a bit cluttered but more organized, and the bed has been changed to a double for more comfort. As for the ensuite, I removed the horrendous tiles and replaced them with white ones so that my bathroom will look clean, and I can easily spot anything that needs cleaning. I prefer baths more than showers, so I got a huge bathtub and removed that old shower area. The old American-style toilet has been replaced with a Japanese one, which is electronic and cleans your bum as well, which means less wiping with toilet paper. There is also space in the bathroom now to add a laundry basket.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 27th March 2019
It’s not that he seems unhappy, exactly, or even displeased with you. He just seems flat. As if there is no excitement or emotion there at all. “I’d like a cave,” Mr. Durtal says.
“Oh, I enjoy doing man caves! So much room for creativity. Sports memorabilia, wet bar, maybe some arcade games?”
But he shakes his head. “No, I mean a cave. Literally, a cave.”
“A cave?”
He nods.
“As in, a hole in a rock?”
He nods again. “A cave. Made habitable, of course. Curtains, table, chairs, bed… all natural materials that, well, look like they’d belong in a cave.”
Well, who are you to judge others’ interests, right? “Well, I admit, this is a first for me.”
“I love the idea of having a real cave,” he says. “Where I can… well, y’know, just be me.”
You think you know what he means and you really do not want that mental image. Though, speaking of image, this is not what you had in mind when Mr. Durtal sat down across from you. He seems so clean-cut, modern clothes, nothing about him screamed ‘caveman’.
“But, with walls, of course, yes?”
“Not necessarily. Look, I admit, I may not know exactly how to go about it, but I want to live in a cave. Like, you know, cavemen did. It’s just something I’ve always wanted to do.”
You fidget with your pencil. “Nothing modern at all?”
“Well… it could use some basic plumbing. A fridge would be nice, too. But make them look as ‘stone-agy’ as you can. Nothing overtly modern; no tv or anything.”
“So leather, furs, wood, definitely stone, and of course, fire,” you say as you start making notes.
“Exactly!” he says.
You put down the pencil and smile. “I think that’s all do-able, Nean.”
He seems surprised to hear it, and it’s sort of a relief to see some spark of emotion on his face at last. “Really?”
“Of course,” you say. “There is a reason people come to me, after all.”
He breaks into a wide grin. “This is amazing! You are the first architect who has accepted my request!”
“Oh? How many have you asked?”
“Twenty-seven,” he says.
“Ah.” Well, that explains his initial mood. “Well, I guess that makes me lucky number twenty-eight!”
THE BRIEF
§80,000 budget
Create a “cave” house.
The basic needs of your sim must be met - hunger, bladder, hygiene, energy, fun - but you have wide leeway in how to meet them.
All items should be made to blend as much as possible with the theme. Avoid anything too overtly modern.
Landscaping must complement the theme.
Sim Challenge
Create your cave client, Nean Durtal.
Room Challenge
No room challenge this round
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS115 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Ishizusv
ORIGIN ID: Ishizusv
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6EED9527487C11E985E17E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $ 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-NoWhere
GALLERY COST: $48,998
TOTAL COST: $50,498
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ishizusv-thesims.tumblr.com/post/183511479931/bns115
ENTRY DETAILS: The cave is a bit under ground level. Since is a cave, the idea of having different rooms goes out of the non-existent window… this is a single-space living area. A curtain was placed on the entry. Inside we have a bed, a small table and chair, bathtube and sink, a small fireplace. Outside: camping area with a firepit and grill.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: Ishizusv
FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
TUMBLR LINK:
I tried, and I think I did this right. If not, sorry. I'll do better next time.
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: jeswainston65
ORIGIN ID: jeswainston65
LEVEL: Beginner
LOT: Twin Oracle Point
LOT COST: 8500
LOT NAME: Cave of the Man
GALLERY COST: 30,034
TOTAL COST: 30,034
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/
009 by Janet Swainston, on Flickr
ENTRY DETAILS:Nean Durtal is a cave man, I mean, he's a man who loves to live in a cave. He's a lone wolf who loves his privacy and here he is in his very own man cave, including primitive cave drawings. paintings are by @aljay2000
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Yes please)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOcc - artwork by @aljay2000
Gallery Link: Cave of the Man
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Nicky2M
ORIGIN ID: Nicky2M
LEVEL: This is my first entry!
LOT: Home Sweet Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3E80ADC94F4C11E98DF37E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
GALLERY COST: $44,268
TOTAL COST: $46,268
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Home Sweet Cave Photos http://imgur.com/a/WrUrUMT
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Nean Durtal's was looking to quit his job as a business man, get out of the hustle and bustle of the city, and get back to nature. His new home is nestled inside a cave that has been decorated with all the comforts of home while still maintaining the cave like charm.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOcc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim will show up as OOASID I changed my name but the old name always pops uo.
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5902EEF0510B11E98FB8033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
GALLERY COST: 48,269
TOTAL COST: 50,269
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/D4wyVMO
ENTRY DETAILS: I build an under ground cave with a partially walled bathroom for some privacy a fridge, sink and counter inside so if the weather outside is bad he can still eat. A reading and pond for activities. A garden, fruit trees so he can grow his own food. I tried to hide the entry BBQ/stove area and bathtub with trees for privacy. I hide the mailbox so Sims wouldn't suspect that someone lives there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: sawdust
ORIGIN ID: sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5705A883486111E98A4D795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sawdust123&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: $34,571
TOTAL COST: $36,071
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/emQrcv8
ENTRY DETAILS: It's a small underground cave complete with cave paintings, hot spring and all a Sim needs to stay alive. Close to a private beach where one can fish or sit around a bonfire. (Please note that due to aesthetic choices the internal overhead shot shows little more than the shape of the cave. Unfortunately it can't be helped. I've tried to include enough pictures of the layout so you can get a good idea of how things relate to one another)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, MOO
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID:lionpaws
ORIGIN ID:lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
LOT:https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/66002D4548AB11E982A2795DCB646EBF?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,500
LOT NAME: Caveman's Dream (Dusty Turf - Oasis Springs)
GALLERY COST: $65.362
TOTAL COST: $68.862
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/CNRNMXO
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Nean should be able to live in this cave almost self sufficient.
The entrance to the cave lies behind a swimable fishpond, a half cave with a hole in the top, to use as space for a fire pit. The stairs lead down into the kitchen area, which the game sees as outdoor space, but it has roofs, so there should no rain or snow get inside. During play testing I added a stove, which could be removed if you like to have a more real stone-age feeling. I used pane-less windows and some arches, which in game act as normal windows and doors.
The living room is connected to a small sunken garden with some planting pots (self made).
There are two fireplaces, one in the bedroom, and another in the living room.
No electrical lights throughout the lot.
For skill building we have a workbench, a guitar (self made), a chess table, an easel, a bookcase, small mirror.
Also outside there is a born fire (fun and dancing skill) and a yoga mat, the fishing pond of course.
The toilet is also self made.
Since we live in modern times even Sims laws call for fire protection, so I added a fire alarm in every room (I placed them over the doors, easy to remove for stone-age experience.)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC used
FORUM ID: meowcatmeowkitty
ORIGIN ID: kroganbaby
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1EA2F3D248DF11E98156048C513C46C4
LOT COST: 3500
LOT NAME: 100 BCE Contemporary (Cacti Casa in Oasis Springs)
GALLERY COST: 75966
TOTAL COST: 79466
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/AHrwcw6
ENTRY DETAILS:
I decided to go with a more contemporary look- if by contemporary you mean 100 BCE instead of the Neolithic. From the Anasazi people of North America, to the Nabateans of the Arabian peninsula, to even some Medieval Europeans, people have been carving out dwellings in the sides of mountains for a very long time- some even still do it today! This lot is an homage to that long and varied history.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Cave In https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4355DE06499811E9800C033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek
GALLERY COST: $77,338
TOTAL COST: $79,338
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS115 - Man Cave https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://islandheartstudio.com/2019/03/19/bns115-man-cave/
ENTRY DETAILS: When it comes time to change houses, some sims want to take it back to the basics, and some sims want to take it back to the basics. This cave home is the lot for the latter – everything a sim needs to maintain a happy life but nothing in the way of overly-modern accessories. Everything a sim needs to survive and prosper - including food and recreation - can be found without ever leaving home or even putting on pants. Note: As with real caves, dogs might appear randomly to enjoy people who enjoy the cave lifestyle.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, MOO, in-game resizing
TWITTER TAG: IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: chips46
ORIGIN ID: chips46
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Cave Sweet Cave https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/935603164AAB11E98E0126975FCF53D6
LOT COST:$1,500
LOT NAME: (Mid-Nowhere)
GALLERY COST: 44,470
TOTAL COST: 45,970
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here at my showcase https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/17004423/#Comment_17004423
ENTRY DETAILS: Cave at ground level with a nearby beach to go fishing and sits at the rocks of fire to roast his catch of the day with that lovely view he paints on the easel and shower in the great outdoors amongst nature with a small rock pool to swim in with a few garden plants to cook for his meals has all the luxury of every day living with a few skilled activities to enjoy
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Yes please)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOcc
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Swcheppes
ORIGIN ID: Swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Cave Life https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF3E34824DD711E982577E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek
GALLERY COST: 76,887
TOTAL COST: 78,887
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Cave Life https://imgur.com/a/05qc41Z
ENTRY DETAILS: For the man or woman looking to go back to a simpler life. A life when dinosaurs roamed the earth. This cave provides you with all the essentials needed to live a happy and secluded life. A bed to lay your head down after a long day hunting. A semi private bathroom equipped to wash all the stink off. A cozy fire pit to warm yourself on those cold winter nights. Don't forget your own private hot springs that is hidden from the rest of the world. Live out your life in perfect seclusion. However if you're able to find someone who loves the caveman lifestlye there's enough room for two!
*NOTE FOR JUDGES - since my build has no walls or roof I did my best to give you a birds eye view so you can see the layout of the home
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: Sassilassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Desert Man Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/438B570D502811E98E1B26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite in Oasis Springs
GALLERY COST: $71,816
TOTAL COST: $73,816
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uV2WQtx
ENTRY DETAILS: Nean Durtal had always known he wanted to live in a cave. But he was also practical - from the beginning he was willing to concede to basic plumbing and a refrigerator in his dream cave. As work progressed, however, he decided there were a few other things he better have. The fire pit he wanted in the cave, he decided to move outside for safety sake. A wood stove would be a good idea. And windows in the front, both to let some light in, and to let smoke out from the wood stove and all the candles. And to help even more, he wanted a vent hood over the stove. And finally, for safety sake, he ordered a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher. Other than that, he would be roughing it!! And, to his great delight, the lot he chose had a pond that made a great fishing hole, as well as a swimming hole (play tested). And there was plenty of room for gardening.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: meowcatmeowkitty
ORIGIN ID: kroganbaby
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FA61874C49A111E9878326975FCF53D6
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ji3i8G0
ENTRY DETAILS: Because I took inspiration from Petra, I decided to try and make Nean look like he could be from there. I definitely tried to make him look like someone you'd never suspect would live in a cave. He's a modern man who made his money in a business empire, while daydreaming about the days of ancient empires.
He wants to be the Leader of the Pack, because what's a king without an entourage?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Karababy52
ORIGIN ID: Karababy52
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Crystal Cave https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B6EE61934AF911E98765048C513C46C4
LOT COST: 1500
LOT NAME: Mid-NoWhere
GALLERY COST: 77065
TOTAL COST: 78565
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/aCqyibnhttps://imgur.com/a/aCqyibn
ENTRY DETAILS:
I built Nean a natural cave with an excavated/carved out completely open floor plan living area with the exception of privacy walls for the bathroom. Amenities include a full kitchen, but there's also a campfire if he'd rather just roast a fish and have marshmallows for dessert. Also included; chess table, guitar, bookshelf, full size bed, stone bedside tables, candles and lanterns. Tucked under the staircase is a stone storage chest and extra supplies.
Most flooring is natural sand which I felt was appropriate for an island cave near the beach. But there is stone tiling under the kitchen area and in the bathroom. Natural Woven rugs lay under the bed and in front of the kitchen sink, plus stone slabs (rugs) underneath the campfire area and in the bathroom.
Nean has some beautiful natural lighting from glowing crystals adorning the walls throughout the cave. Other decorations include; twisted wood wreath, heart wood carving, stone sculptures, ancient pottery, woven baskets and a cave bear to keep him company.
This cave also has a wonderful bonus area accessed by an arch off the kitchen. A small landing with a stone bench, end table, towels and robe supports a staircase leading down to a natural spring water pool that glows invitingly with the aqua light of more crystals in the water.
Outside lanterns lead the way to the hidden entrance, a chimney sits atop the cave for smoke ventilation and an easel underneath a pine tree to paint the beautiful landscape surrounding Nean's new home.
*NOTE - This build was made using a copy of my Custom Template save. I used rucolasheep's Absolutely Empty Lot download to clear the lot before saving the template because I had another build there previously and wanted it empty for all future new gameplay saves. That's why it shows this Sim as the original builder. No stealing on my part!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please and thank you!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, MOO, SHO
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: The Primitive Life https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BA21D3CF4B5311E98CE36B74343DD635
LOT COST: $2000.00
LOT NAME: Dock Den in Windenburg
GALLERY COST:$68,380.00
TOTAL COST: $70,380.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/9BGVqUP
ENTRY DETAILS: This cave was made as a place for Nean to go and escape reality. It is his weekend home. Built in the secluded area of Windenburg, it is the perfect place for him to go and just be himself. It has everything a sim needs to survive in the wild. But not only survive, thrive! I used many hand crafted items and tried to make it look as close to the primitive life as I could.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All custom artwork was created by myself
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: Durtal https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/825FA71E4BF511E98997033D2F3B18E4
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/t7WntSO
ENTRY DETAILS: Nean is an outdoor enthusist, he loves to collect things. He is athletic and prefers to be by himself. Nean is very good at his job, unfortunately he finds his job quite stressful (being around people). He wants to have a weekend home where he and his Foxy Lady can escape reality. He wants to build things, fish, live off the land and just generally enjoy the peace of the outdoors. Nean has mastered the fishing, handiness, logic and gardening skill. So he will have no trouble living in his cave. Foxy Lady is his loyal companion. She is an adventurous hunter. She is a special breed, a mix between a large dog and a fox. A new breed I call a Mammoth Fox. Nean and Foxy Lady are very excited to live the primitive life in their new cave!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Master
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Master
LOT: Urban Cave Oasis https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/667831B54BE811E980847E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=kittkat7147&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow
GALLERY COST: 76, 982
TOTAL COST: 79, 982
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/L7SZkkm
ENTRY DETAILS: My take on Nean's house is that of urban cave living. It's still a cave, but it blends in well in Willow Creek and gives Nean the best of both worlds. The interiors are carved stone walls with a natural dirt floor, of course. All the furnishings are as rustic as possible with a composting toilet in the bathroom and all-wood furniture. No new-fangled metals except in the some of the plumbing and appliances. Of course, Nean could bathe in the swimmable pond out back, catch fish in it, then roast them on the campfire if he really wants to go rustic.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: @KittKat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Kitkat Sims
TUMBLR LINK: kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com
CHALLENGE #115 -Man Cave-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
LOT: CavemanMan-Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F59E4298508F11E98DA3048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 1.500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: § 78.438
TOTAL COST: § 79.938
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS115 Caveman Man Cave https://imgur.com/a/SKnsdIL
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr Nean Dertal wanted a proper and literal man cave. A hole in the rock, he said, where he could be himself. So we created a secluded hole in a rock in a hole where he will be able to enjoy all the privacy he needs if he wants to enjoy his new home just in a loincloth or less. All is furnished with natural materials and ancient looking items.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
The deadline for this challenge is 10th April 2019
You sit staring out at the dark clouds beyond your office window, thinking this is the kind of evening those with something ot hide wait for, where they can move without anyone noticing. The fog is so dense you can’t wait for the work day to be over so you can hurry home and lock the door behind you.
But not just yet, you have one more meeting scheduled.
At that moment, Karl knocks on the door. “Ms. Ville is here to see you.”
“Yes, show her in, Karl.”
You can’t get a good look at her face under the strange hat she wears on her head. What even is that, a colander? Strange. You can’t help thinking she must be overheating under the bulky, concealing clothes she wears, but you're not one to judge. You put on your best professional smile and ask, “How can we help you?”
Xenia Ville looks around cautiously, eyes darting into every corner of the office. “Are we private here?”
“Of course, I’m very discreet and respect my clients’ privacy,” you reply reassuringly.
“No, I mean, are we being recorded? They can see us you know, the government, they’re always watching.” She shifts nervously.
“No, we’re not being recorded. I promise.” You’ve dealt with cautious clients before, but this one seems a bit over the top. You’re too professional to reveal your feelings, focusing on the job.
“Oh good.” But she doesn’t fully relax. “I think something’s going on in my town. I’d like a more secure place to live. Can you help me?”
“You mean like installing a security system? That’s not something we usually do.”
She shakes her head. “I mean, a small house. One that's built to blend into the surroundings. Lots of trees and bushes would help, but not up against the house, that’s how they get to you." She looks so sincere that you almost believe her. "I need a secure science lab too. In the basement if possible, so no one can find it..."
You listen closely, noting it all down. “I think we can handle that. Do you have any color preferences?”
“Nothing too flashy. I don’t want to draw attention, you understand?”
“I do," you assure her. "We’ll get right on it.”
THE BRIEF
Budget: 45,000
One bedroom house
Must blend into its surroundings.
A science lab with a concealed entrance
Note: While this challenge is Strangerville related, you don't need to have the pack to enter.
Room challenge
Build Xenia’s secret science lab. The size and shape is up to you, and the budget is $15,000.
Sim Challenge
Create Xenia Ville and show her hiding out in her home. If you have Strangerville, one trait must be Paranoid. If not, use Erratic. The other traits are up to you. Be sure to share the other traits and Xenia's outfits in your media slideshow.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS116 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: FreshTostadas
ORIGIN ID: FreshTostadas
LEVEL:
LOT: Cabin in the Woods https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FE7C94C953A711E9840E7E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=freshtostadas&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: The Summer Home (Windenburg)
GALLERY COST: 41,991
TOTAL COST: 44,991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/5l2M2tm
ENTRY DETAILS: A cabin in the woods built on ”The Summer Home” lot of Windenburg. The perfect place for someone with very specific needs, just another cabin that looks like it was here since the beginning and nothing, not one bit, strange about it. This unassuming one bedroom and one bathroom cottage is bigger on the inside. But you might want to see for yourself. #BnS116
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @FreshTostadas
FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
TUMBLR LINK: None
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/64142E3A5BF711E980F1795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
GALLERY COST: 42,989
TOTAL COST: 44,989
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/4LGEgrW
ENTRY DETAILS: I don't have StrangVille but I went for a desert theme. (all my lots in Oasis Springs are full so I built it in Newcrest) I didn't add a bunch of trees/bushes like she asked because that might draw suspicion in the desert. I wanted a sleepy little house that passersby wouldn't think twice of never mind think there is a secret lab in the basement. It has a fake lab you first entry and then a secret hidden lab, with a kitchen, toilet and bed in case you get trapped down there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, also help with a glitch will be also welcome. Pics in gallery
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID:meowcatmeowkitty
ORIGIN ID: kroganbaby
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FE6C578254CC11E98434795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: 1500
LOT NAME: Indistinct Shingles(was Bedlington Boathouse)
GALLERY COST: 42865
TOTAL COST: 44365 (so close...)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ZOcxH57
ENTRY DETAILS: For most sims, life on the beach in Brindleton Bay would seem idyllic. Not so for Xenia, who's come to a horrifying "realization" that most of the sim government has been taken over by robots who want to destroy simanity and rule the world. Xenia may enjoy post-apocalyptic video games (maybe a bit too much...), but she certainly doesn't want to live through it for real. No, she's going to find out how these dastardly androids tick and put a stop to them, with the help of man's best friend, of course. Xenia and Foxbacon
I took some inspiritation from Fallout 4 for this one. Another inspiration was the Shingles style, which I felt fits into Brindleton Bay very well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC. I made the custom photographs.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL:Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7E1D1AE574E11E9861E26975FCF53D6?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway in Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: $42,976
TOTAL COST: $44,976
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rVcR5XN
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Ville's little cottage in the woods holds a big secret. Somewhere in this little cottage there's a secret entry to a staircase leading to a well-guarded mysterious laboratory. She's very conscious of the secrets she's guarding and how dangerous it could be if anyone found her. Will she be able to relax here in her hidden cottage, and concentrate on the important work she has to do??
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 – Safe House
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43C9118B5AFE11E98D11033D2F3B18E4
LOT NAME: Built on Old Penelope 50x40 lot, $3,500 (Strangerville)
GALLERY COST: $41,280
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/xLg1K4y
ENTRY DETAILS:
In Brief: Are you a bit unsure of what’s up with Strangerville? Feeling a little paranoid and need to feel safe?? Then this is the home for you! This spacious lot features a border of hills, boulders, plants and fencing for privacy. It’s dog-ready for your ‘guard’ or ‘alert’ dog, has a surveillance camera, and a secret lab with supplies in the basement. It features the ‘Private Dwelling’, ‘Science Lair’, and ‘Peace and Quiet’ lot traits...
Nosey neighbors? No problem! If any of them manage to get past the fencing, locked gate, hills & boulders on the outer edges of the lot, Xenia is prepared. The door and windows have the appearance of allowing for a chance to peek or get in, but they are locked up tight. The porch is well lit with glass in the door and a surveillance camera to see who’s there before letting anyone in. Even the dog-door is locked to all but her faithful companion and ‘guard’/alert dog, Pinky. Also, all of them have iron guards, just in case, and if a nosey sim tries to peek in, what will they see? All things normal, that’s what. The upstairs is just a normal home.
Though Xenia is leery of outdoor plants, she loves indoor plants… as long as they have been checked properly to make sure they’re safe… and all of hers have. There are a few statues of the strange local plants, but they are also safe, and ‘housed’ in containment cells, just to be extra safe. In her secret lab room, that is…
Speaking of the Secret Lab… there is a locked, ‘secret bookcase’ door in Xenia’s bedroom that leads to the basement lab. In it she has a computer for research (and occasional simming!), her lab with a mysterious live local ‘strange plant’ and ‘tendril’ safely encased in her containment cells. There are ‘spoiler items’ that she can use or not use – it’s up to her (you) - she won't be able to use them unless you make them available) - in/on a protective display case (the spoiler items can help you out a bit, if you want to use them - includes a hazmat suit, infection scanner, evidence, infections vaccine, secret dossier, and more). Either way they set a mysterious and inspirational atmosphere, right!?! There is a table to purchase bugs and listen in on other sims. A toilet & sink make it more practical to enjoy her coffee station while reading some of the interesting local books and running tests… And a cloning machine will make fast work of reproducing your.... ummmm... spoiler item... **infection vaccine** ....'cause you really want enough to go around. There are a lot of weirdos in this town. Just sayin'. (No chemical analyzer... only the ones in the town's 'secret lab' work for that step...)
Xenia and her 'guard dog' Pinky are all set to hold up in Strangerville in their new 'Safe House' and figure out what this mystery is all about! Pinky has loyal, jumpy, and sleuth traits. Will she run and hide or bark at strangers? Or will she assist Xenia with her mystery? Xenia has ‘nerd brain’, bookworm and paranoid traits, which matches up well with the lot traits of Private Dwelling, Science Lair, and Peace & Quiet. It’s as if these two were made for this lot… or was it the lot was made for them? I forget…
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by #Super_Love_Sims #AnnaVelannA #simsationaltoo (plus my sim)
TWITTER TAG: @SheriGr
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID:lionpaws
ORIGIN ID:lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6E3C41295B6A11E98A307E6A61392AEA?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Dachshund Creek in Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: $42.671
TOTAL COST: $44.671
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nbxsRoQ
ENTRY DETAILS: Tucked away between rocks and a hard place, under the bridge in a place known as Dachshund Creek there is a safehouse only few are aware of. It has double walls, security camera, a walled off entrance room with one-way-mirror.In the basement there is a lab for the resident sim to create potions and examine probes of the environment, as well as listen to planted bugs. All that Xenia may feel a little safer away from the "jungle out there". Unfortunately due to the near creek the lab doesn't stay clean very long.
Please see the slide show for further info of the dwellings features.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC
Just managed to come in under budget!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7AD026B7589911E988586B74343DD635
LOT COST: 1,000
LOT NAME: Carpophagous Corner
GALLERY COST: 43,999
TOTAL COST: 44,999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Yd6LdtO
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia's small cottage is shielded from prying eyes by a screen of trees, and a fence keeps trespassers out of the back yard. Yes, the extra trees may draw attention, but at least the house itself is nearly invisible except from the front. The interior reflects Xenia's eclectic taste and the lack of clutter appeals to her desire for neatness.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
SIM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/637A48C458B311E981146B74343DD635
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/sVlD1vR
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Ville leads a solitary, quiet life, doing her best to blend in and draw as little attention to herself as possible. This makes it easier to conduct secret experiments and research the strange events in her town without anyone suspecting.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/00EAECAC578111E9831B7E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: 43,264
TOTAL COST: 44,764
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/QycY1tM
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia takes shelter in an old observatory on an island off the coast of Windenburg, specifically on a plot of land called Mid-Nowhere. The observatory was abandoned until Xenia moved in and added a few security features as well as some additions in the basement. The interiors are mostly concrete and steel to withstand harsh weather conditions, and cameras are hidden in the trees to warn Xenia of any trespassers. The one-bedroom home is equipped with heating and cooling as well as the secret bookcase leading down to the basement lab. The lab has the work area, a holding cell, and another bookcase door which leads to the storage room; this is Xenia's escape route just in case the feds are onto her.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F56DB271587B11E984BF033D2F3B18E4
LOT COST: $2500.00
LOT NAME:Pique Hearth in Willow Creek
GALLERY COST: $42,479.00
TOTAL COST: $44,979.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7MNsROG
ENTRY DETAILS:Granny's Little Secret is tucked away in the quiet little community of Willow Creek. Xenia has the perfect cover. Her house looks just like any other on the block. Except for her little secret lab hidden in the basement. I used my own Grandma's house for inspiration on this one. I was always scared of her basement, lol, she didn't have the fancy bookshelf though
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all the artwork in the house was created by AlJay2000
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D5E4FAA5587B11E98429033D2F3B18E4
GALLERY COST: $11,886.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nwFp41V
ENTRY DETAILS:Xenia spends her days wandering around the neighborhood looking for anything suspicious or strange. She then takes the things she has discovered back to her lab to analyze them. The Lab is also a place where she creates her special serums.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL:Expert
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6C5BD692587B11E98228033D2F3B18E4
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/68vnNlZ
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Ville looks like your average Grandma. She is anything but! She is convinced that the government is out to get us. She makes sure that her face is always slightly covered and never takes off her gloves (germs, you know). She also doesn't want her finger prints out there. She makes sure that all the electronic items in her house are old (before they put trackers on them). Xenia's life aspiration is to be a renaissance sim. She wants to be good at many things at once. She is erratic, a genius and strives for perfection.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
The deadline for this challenge is 24th April 2019
It has been awhile since you’ve had any applicants for the Hawthorne project, and your heart skips a beat as you spot the subject line of your next email: RE: Hawthorne Project - Please, we’re desperate!
You quickly open the message, and what you read has you ready to spring into action. This family is truly what Mrs. Emmeline Hawthorne had in mind when she started her philanthropy in the first place. You can’t believe it’s already been almost 6 months since the venerable Mrs. Hawthorne passed away. At 110 it wasn’t really so unexpected, you muse; it was just that her force of will and stage presence had made her seem larger than life and invincible. Shaking your head to clear your thoughts, you click on the email and begin to read...
Dear Hawthorne Project,
I’m sure you hear this all the time, but I really never thought I would end up in this situation. I married young, and we immediately began a family. I should have seen the signs then. How controlling he could be, how angry he would get over the slightest things. But he was so handsome, and I was in love. By the time it occurred to me what was really happening, we already had one child, and the second was on the way.
I thought that as long as his abuse was directed at me, I could take it, for the sake of the children growing up in a whole family. And I did take it. It wasn't until a few years later, when I was now pregnant with our third child, that I realized the true danger of being with him. One morning, I noticed a bruise on our oldest daughter’s arm. At first, I thought my husband had finally flipped and started in on our children, and I was FURIOUS! But when I confronted Alexis about it, she told me it was from a boy at school. But what really made my heart break, is when she told me that it must mean the boy wants to marry her and have a family like me and daddy. It’s time to go, and I am taking the kids with me.
The three of us are currently sharing a room at my mom's house in Brindleton Bay, but it's much too small for us, and worse, my husband will come looking. I don't have a job, or any real workable skills, but I am willing to find something. I used to play the guitar when I was younger, and have a little skill in that. I also think myself a decent cook, spending several years running the household. Maybe I can find something along those lines... Still, I expect money will be tight.
I'm not looking for anything too fancy. Even with the gift of a house, I know the future bills will still need to get paid. I'd like to have something with 3 bedrooms. The girls can share, but i don't want them being hassled every time the baby wakes in the night, and if it's a boy, we'll need the extra room as they grow.
Two bathrooms would be nice, one for me and one for the kids, but it's not necessary. Eat-in Kitchen would be wonderful, and less space needed than a full dining room. And of course, a living room. Most importantly, is plenty of backyard space. I really want the kids to be able to spend lots of time playing outside, with maybe a swing, or some monkey bars. Definitely no pools though! The thought of one of my babies wandering in there unsupervised really scares me. A washtub and clothes line would be nice too. I could get some laundry done while keeping an eye on the kids play time. And maybe a little shady spot for me to sit and read too.
Please, it would mean the world if you could help us start over. I promise I won’t let anyone put me in this position again. I have to make things better for my girls than I was willing to accept for myself.
Sincerely,
Dayana
Name: Dayana Lilard
Traits: Music Lover, Family Oriented, Unflirty
M/F/TG: F
Aspiration: Super Parent
Occupation (Or Former Occupation): Housewife/Stay-at-home Mom
Child 1 Name: Alexis Lilard
Child 1 M/F/TG: F
Child 1 Traits: Loves Outdoors
Child 1 Aspiration: Artist Prodigy
Further children please list below:
Bun in the oven - Second Trimester - Unknown Sex
THE BRIEF
A 3 Bedroom/1 or 2 Bath home, you have free reign on how the house is built, landscaped, laid out etc.
Must include: a computer, a vegetable garden, a chess table, an easel, at least one musical instrument, at least one piece of fitness equipment and a bookcase.
The budget must not exceed $45,000.
Keep in mind Dayana’s description of her wishes as you design their new space
Room Challenge
Create a room for Alexis (child) and Krisiti (toddler) to share. Your budget is 10,000.
FORUM ID: Nicky2m
ORIGIN ID: Nicky2m
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Domus Familiaris
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: New Beginings https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F38065C2615D11E983517E6A61392AEA?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=New Beginings&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $44,997
TOTAL COST: $47,497
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/pgO5GHy
ENTRY DETAILS: This classic home was built for Dayana Lillard and her 2 children (plus one on the way). It's aptly titled 'New Beginnings' because Dayana needed a home to start her life over after finally leaving her abusive husband. This home is nestled in the charming Sable Square neighborhood and is a great place to raise her children. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, eat in kitchen, open concept first floor, and lots of little extra nooks and bonus rooms. Plenty of space inside to decorate and a huge yard for the kids. Charming and classic, this house is sure to give the Lillard family a lifetime of happy memories.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: HEW310
ORIGIN ID: HEW310
LEVEL: Not sure / Starting Out
ROOM: Budget Kids Room https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1219653C61E111E98583048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=HEW310&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 7,208 simoleons
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/6trJ2XY
ENTRY DETAILS: This kids room is perfect for Dayana and her two kids! Alexis will enjoy the art creation station, as well as the plentiful amount of wall space to store and display her work. Kristi will enjoy lots of toys to keep her entertained and her wild spirit at bay, and both Kristi and Alexis can bond over stories in the reading nook.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: lionpaws
ORIGIN ID: lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Safe Haven https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9A2E3C105DDC11E983B326975FCF53D6?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2.000
LOT NAME: Daisy Hovel (Willow Creek)
GALLERY COST: $42.802
TOTAL COST: $44.802
ENTRY DETAILS: Dear Ms Lilard
We have a new home for you and your kids. It is located in Willow Creek, that should be far enough away from your former husband. We tried to meet all your wishes:
It's a one story home with three bedrooms. One for the girls, with an art table for your art ambitious daughter and a special toddler bed for the little girl. The toddler playthings are scattered throughout the house, so the little one can find something to do wherever you are. The nursery for the unborn is as colorful as the girls room. between the kids rooms there is the family bathroom. it has two sinks and a big tub'n'shower, the potty for the toddler is in there too.
The living kitchen area we kept open plan so it will be easier for you to have an eye on your children. There you find a chess table, an easel, a sitting area with TV an electronic piano, a guitar, and a computer desk with computer.
In the kitchen area we opted for a big table instead of counter seating. Here you can have family dinners together and supervise the homework of your school children.
From the seating area you step out onto the back porch, where the necessary clothes-washing-tub and clothes-drying-line are. from here you have access to a small alcove where we put in a treadmill for you.
In the garden there is also a basketball hoop for family fun when your kids grow up. The garden is divided into two separate parts, a playground and a vegetable garden (both enclosed).
The playground holds the basketball hoop, swings a playhouse and a bench in the shade.
The vegetable garden already holds vegetable seedling ready to be planted and cared for.
The third and last bedroom is part of a small suite, for you to recede to and have some quiet every now and then.
We hope you find peace and a wonderful future in your new home,
sincerly -lionpaws builds-
ps.:Please join us for a tour through your new home:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/c2EJlJy
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: SimTresa
Lot: Home Sweet Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EA1C4D07639211E98351795DCB646EBF
LOT COST:2,500
LOT NAME: Potters' Splay
GALLERY COST: 42,192
TOTAL COST: 44,692
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Qa2A3dc
ENTRY DETAILS: This small Craftsman style house in Willw Creek may be dark on the outside, but it is full of bright color and comfortable, homey touches on the inside. The colorful flowers out front also help to lighten up its appearance. It has three bedrooms and two baths. The backyard boasts a swing set, picnic table and grill along with a vegetable garden for Dayana. The nursery may be a bit small, but it's colorful and perfect for an infant or toddler.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: Swcheppes
ORIGIN ID: Swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Fresh Starter https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F3FA70F5F0C11E9879F26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
GALLERY COST: 42,987
TOTAL COST: 44,987
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Fresh Starter https://imgur.com/a/AP0rTab
ENTRY DETAILS: Fresh Starter is truly a home made for someone who really needs a fresh start. This home is perfect for someone in need of a safe home. The master bedroom has a walk in closet and a private bathroom for when the pressures of life get to much and you you need some me time. The two additional bedrooms are perfect for a shared kids room and nursery. There's a bathroom across from one of the bedrooms. The full stocked eat in kitchen is perfect for a growing family. It opens up to the main living space where families are encouraged to talk rather then glued to electronics. However when it's needed there is a workspace perfect for a working on spreadsheets or researching a school project. Off of the kitchen is a sunroom that serves as an art studio for a budding artist or maybe an artist who may be a little rusty. Best of all it has a 360 view of the enclosed yard allowing safe play for any little ones. If you'd rather watch from outside there is a lovely shaded area near the garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: MACDesign
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Hallow Slough
LOT COST: §5,500
LOT NAME: Budget Family Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6B30759B615311E98035048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=MAC-DESIGN&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §44,707
TOTAL COST: §50,207
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Full Album https://imgur.com/a/MlGTTzP
ENTRY DETAILS: This lot was entirely tailored to the needs of widowed mother, Dayana, and her soon to be 3 children. With room to grow, this bright and inviting home features a large eat-in kitchen, small media space, full downstairs bath, and three separate sleeping quarters, including a calming blue nursery on the main floor. The older children can enjoy the outdoors swing set, while Dayana hangs laundry, does yoga, or cozies up with her favorite book on the back porch. This space meets all the necessary request of this ever growing family; 3 Bed, 1 Bath, a computer, a vegetable garden, a chess table, an easel, one musical instrument, one piece of fitness equipment and a bookcase. Enjoy!
This tight budget was a complete obstacle for me. I continuously found myself having to dial back the decor and landscaping to stay within budget, all while trying to keep to my usual aesthetic. 450 Simoleons for a rock... bye!! This one was extra fun, being able to have total and complete building freedom. Thanks @BuildnShare for always keeping it challenging!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure, Thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER: twitter.com/Cheney_Megan
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Dayana's Place https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/47B54F6E621911E98D0C048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $42,492
TOTAL COST: $44,992
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3wHfgw4
ENTRY DETAILS: Dayana's first thought was to find a place in Brindleton Bay so she could be close to her mom, and get some help with the kids. But, in the end, she decided it would be too easy for her ex-husband to find her there, so she asked that her house be built elsewhere. She finally decided on Newcrest, a newer community with good schools. They found a beautiful 30x30 lot in a neighborhood with several young families with kids for her girls to play with. The house is a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, with plenty of room for all of them, and has a playroom and a large back yard. It's a good beginning for her new life.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
#BnS117 - The Hawthorne Project - Part IX (continued)
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BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 – The Hawthorne Project (Phase IX)
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Stay at Home Mom
LOT NAME: Built on: Cookout Lookout 30x20 lot, $2,000 (Newcrest) https://imgur.com/gallery/kxwua1P
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $42,965
TOTAL COST: $44,965
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/kxwua1P
ENTRY DETAILS: This home was designed for Dayana, a single mom looking to work from home & be with her young children. Dayana’s dream home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a washer/dryer/clothesline, guitar, bookshelf, painting easel, punching bag, chess table, several harvestable garden plant areas (2 indoor and one outdoor), and a swing set and bench in the back yard per Dayna’s request.
Upon consideration of her needs and desire to stay at home with her young children, additional features that will help her in this goal are indoor and outdoor harvestable plants for cooking and income, a studio with a flower-arranging table and live multi-flower plants for her use so she can join the gardener career and work from home making flower arrangements for sale. In the future, when the children are all in school she can even open a florist shop and sell her arrangements, produce, and gourmet dishes there!
Additional features that Dayana and her children can enjoy are treehouse playhouse (with stair railings since Dayana would worry otherwise!) a fenced back yard and gate on the large front porch for toddler safety; sunroom with a punching bag, chess table, and indoor plants for year-around use; a skylight in the kitchen, a fireplace, grill & picnic table, TV, computer, & more!
It features the ‘Great Soil’, ‘Home Studio’, and ‘Homey’ lot traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by: #jasna98 #juwels64 #Super_Love_Sims #Roseymow #SimDels #Mandykay77 #AnnaVelannA #simsationaltoo #AlJay2000
TWITTER TAG: @SheriGr
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Lemonade Summers https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B6CBD30061D811E98E33795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Cookout Lookout - Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 42,996
TOTAL COST: 44,996
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/gT1mXt3
ENTRY DETAILS: The Lilard Family will definitely enjoy staying in Lemonade Summers, which draws inspiration from tropical colonial architecture. Named after colors that remind people of lemonade and summer, this house boasts a well-appointed master bedroom with ensuite, two children's rooms, an open-plan kitchen and living area, a rear porch, and a backyard with full use of space. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, a home office, a reading nook, and just enough space to fit in a treadmill. The eat-in kitchen is decorated with colors that the Lilard girls like, and it's right next to a gaming table, where the whole family can have fun. The living area includes a play nook and a painting nook. Outside, the Lilards can grow veggies in their vegetable garden and do the laundry on the porch, which faces the monkey bars area. The whole back yard is shaded by two large trees, with one decorated with lanterns, and underneath that is Dayana's special reading place outdoors.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Happily Ever After https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/45432CE861E411E982E17E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $2000.00
LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $42,984.00
TOTAL COST: $44,984.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/lznO9WU
ENTRY DETAILS: This contemporary style home was built in the new development of Newcrest. It has an open concept floor plan which makes it easy for Dayana to keep an eye on her kids. The back yard is full of fun activities that the whole family will enjoy (well, maybe not the laundry) and the girls have all sorts of new toys in their room to keep them busy. On a side note, I would totally live here
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the custom artwork was created by myself
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Master
LOT: MidCentury Family Home https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3B8AFED261CF11E988A226975FCF53D6
LOT COST: §2,000
LOT NAME: Sandtrap Flats
GALLERY COST: §42,988
TOTAL COST: §44,988
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imgur Link https://imgur.com/a/iOMnn4B
ENTRY DETAILS: I created Dayana and her family a small MidCentury Modern style home in the backwaters of
Oasis Creek, figuring her husband would struggle to find them out there. The home is compact, but houses four separate bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The open plan living space does include a dining area, separate to the kitchen, as I could afford to give the family a little extra space. The back yard is fully enclosed and Dayana has a full view of the play area from her bedroom and the kitchen. I included a couple of shots of the family enjoying heir new space, but there are a couple of things that changed in the final edit, so please do not consider these in your judging.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always!!!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @faithkaela
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Faith Kaela
TUMBLR LINK: Faith of Kaela
It’s that time again - time to show off your awesome design skills! The celebration of the spring season around the globe is traditionally seen as a time of new beginnings. In that tradition, our attention will turn to the Goth’s home in Willow Creek, Ophelia Villa. Have you noticed it? Well, we sure have, and we’ve never seen a home in such a desperate need of a spring-time spruce up. Let’s release this grey eyesore from its current drab state and give it the new beginning it deserves!
As always, there are a few rules...
THE BRIEF:
You can change the window size, window type, and window placement as desired.
You can change the door size, door type, and door placement as desired.
You can change the color of any windows, doors or arches.
You can change the style, size, and location of any stairs.
You can delete any porches & railings and create new ones if you’d like.
You don’t need to keep any of the furnishings, landscaping, wallpaper, siding or flooring. It can all be changed/replaced.
The roofing can be replaced/modified as you wish.
You can save and place the home on any lot up to 40x40 in size in any world of your choice.
Interior walls can be deleted/re-arranged as you wish, and new walls can be added.
You cannot delete existing exterior walls, but you can add onto the build in any way you wish.
Current wall heights AND foundation heights must remain the same.
Equal attention in judging will be given to the new interior design, landscaping, and architectural design.
There’s no budget for this one - go crazy!
Sim Challenge:
Give Mortimer, Bella, Cassandra & Alexander a stylish makeover more fitting for their new beginning.
Room Challenge:
Make over the 3rd floor (uppermost) bedroom as a new bedroom space for either Alexander (Bookworm) or Cassandra (Gloomy, Creative, Muser). The current room footprint (6x6 with same stair placement) must remain the same as in the current build. Keep the traits of the sim you are designing for in mind.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS118 when you upload your creations. Any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
FORUM ID:lzbthnndgls
ORIGIN ID:lzbthnndgls
LEVEL: _____________
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Ophelia Villa
NEW LOT LINK: https://ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/798A70A86C6011E98FE526975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=ophelia villa makeover&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,500
GALLERY COST: $195,664
TOTAL COST: $201,164
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https:https://imgur.com/a/YtQdwUJ
ENTRY DETAILS: I love natural light and I feel with as pale as the Goths are, they could use a little more sun. So I made sure there were a ton of floor to ceiling windows for them to soak up that Vitamin D. I kept the layout mostly the same, but I moved Alexander's bedroom downstairs so that I could make a gorgeous greenhouse on the roof that opens up to a picnic spot for grilling, karaoke, painting, and catching yourself on fire... In the front I added some fountains and landscaped around the front, side, and back. The backyard leads to on open patio, next to which is a gorgeous pink garden! This pink was carried throughout the house decor along with a nice spring green and baby blue. The whole house is now bright and cheery and actually livable. It's especially inviting since I took that awful imposing fence away. The Goths might not want visitors but now they might not have a choice with how welcoming it looks!
I would also like to take a moment to comment on the bathrooms. The second floor bathroom in particular is an eyesore. The walls are tiled in what can only be described as Pepto Bismol Pink. It's so pink it makes you sick. Kinda like Pepto Bismol. If the walls don't make your sim sick, the talking toilet cracking jokes sure will.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: juwels64 for art on Origin and Aljay2000 on Origin/ @aljay on here for art
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/thesewordsneedtobeunderstood
FORUM ID: mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: prettypuzzle
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rebuilt on Coorinberg Cottage lot in Windeberg (40x30)
NEW LOT LINK: Lot & hashtag verified by kittkat7147
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: ugh this is not going well. Try the correct link here please. https://imgur.com/a/kOxaRqO
ENTRY DETAILS: Completely remodelled. Featuring a children's play-space, sculpture garden, and graveyard. Indoors includes a grand staircase, entertainment and prep kitchens, three bedrooms with ensuites and a private study.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Bakie for animated/recoloured lilies.
TheJim07 for: Reynard the Raven, Gothique Skull Chest, Washington's Deluxe Fireplace (Tall)
EletroDJ for Leao XV fountain
Telescope by Katvip/Converted by HistoricalSimsLife who also did the TSM Two Dowes Wardrobe
Sailfindragon for the Square Tile Floor and Striped Carpet
Coffin Jewelry box from iyas
Pearlstitches did the Watercolour Bed
MidnightPearl did the Sausage Carpet
icedlemonade provided the Ombre Wall
My Impregnable Fortress bed from simis45
And Juglan's stove from wondymoon
Also Snug Rug recolours by Simmiler
Oops! Also, I did the daring hall tree recolours!
I think that's everybody! (Now I've added Simmiler's rug recolour anyway)
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #BnS118- Spring Challenge: Goths in spring
FORUM ID:Christelle https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/17049822/#Comment_17049822
ORIGIN ID: Stel85
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: Goths in spring
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goths family wanted to move a little out of their comfortzone. They wanted to go a little away from the grey and black colour scheme and add a little bit of Spring to their closet. Bella Goth has always love red too, but she added a shorter dress in red and a bit of pink and purple, Mortimer added blue and even pink to his closet, Cassandra added more modern black and white, pink in different shades, Alexander added green, purple and a bit of red to his closet. All stayed true to themselves. still stylish, just more modern and spring fashion.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID: saramonster
LEVEL: Unsure
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/291497F36C1111E98C257E6A61392AEA
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/yUhDwuI
ENTRY DETAILS:
I wanted to keep the quirky within the family, and simply enhance their styles, while also making them more fresh and spring-ready. To me, spring is more about re-birthing and renewing than actual light colors and spring motifs. Goth is a classy and well respected family, and I wanted to showcase that in their styles. I also wanted to keep the Goths in their usual color scheme, with the darker tones, and Bella's iconic red dress was a huge inspiration for all of the styles.
Mortimer's got a whole new mustache and a new hair do, as well as some more modern clothes, while keeping his own aesthetic. Bella, the most modern of the family, has also gotten a new hairstyle, but not too far from what she's comfortable with. Her outfits are modern yet sultry and sophisticated, much like before, but better. Cassandra is a total nerd, and I love that about her. I gave her a shorter hair style and some cute round glasses to match, as well as I enhanced her preppy yet nerdy normal style with some fresher clothes. Alexander is a little cutie, and I wanted to dress him like I think his parents would want him to dress. He's gotten some very dapper clothes and some new glasses to match, as well as a cute pompadour hairstyle.
The first picture shows the family's everyday outfits, while the second shows the highlights of the rest of their outfits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used.
Established
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: moved to Brindleton Bay, placed on the Chateau Frise lot, 40x40
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8304813B70E511E98E95CA29C2E638E2?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4,000
GALLERY COST: $337,562
TOTAL COST: $341,562
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/GlzZU7Z
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to move the house to a bigger lot where the family had a bigger yard to enjoy and a better view. I also added on to the building to be able to make larger, more spacious rooms and hallways. The house was gutted inside, redesigned, and added on to. The original house exterior walls remain, although some doorways go through those walls. I also changed the windows and doors to give the house a more pleasing look. It has the Celebrity Home, Convivial, and Gnomes traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Seaside Ophelia Villa https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/41AA05CC71B211E982AEE000720474E7
LOT NAME: Built on: Chateau Frise 40x40 lot, $4,000 (Brindleton Bay)
LOT COST: $4,000
GALLERY COST: $381,564
TOTAL COST: $385,564
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Jo4X1el
ENTRY DETAILS: This renovation of Ophelia Villa was designed to provide a new atmosphere with many opportunities to nurture positive growth and interactions for the entire Goth household. Ophelia Villa is now a classy & lovely home with features to encourage creativity and socialization. Special features include a lovely gazebo for sunny luncheons; a formal living room, a formal dining room, & a formal music room; a cheerful and homey kitchen and cook’s 4-season greenhouse stocked with multi-veggie, multi-fruit and multi-herb plants that will allow Bella to cook many new gourmet dishes for her family and friends while enjoying tending the small garden; it is cat-ready so they can welcome a new fur-baby, & so much more! Renovations have been made throughout the entire home and grounds. It was also designed for a brand new town (Brindleton Bay) to be situated on a lovely seaside lot!
Oh, and to make sure they can afford their new digs & social standing comfortably, a money tree has been included on the roof patio area.
It features the ‘Sunny Aspect’, ‘Home Studio’, and ‘Homey’ lot traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods.
TWITTER TAG: @SheriGr
FORUM ID:wildflower1971
ORIGIN ID:wildflower1971
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: the summer home 40x30 windenberg
NEW LOT LINK: Spring At Ophelia Villa https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4D9F311F714B11E984610F1E2936D1CC?
LOT COST: 3000
GALLERY COST: 388,988
TOTAL COST: 391,988
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring At Ophelia Villa https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/PiperSims4Gaming/photos/?tab=album&album_id=859635961049016
ENTRY DETAILS: "Spring at Ophelia Villa" History (and mystery) emanates from this tri-story #Gothic #mansion. Ophelia Villa has been re-done for #spring to lighten and brighten the best of what this mansion has to offer plus a few additions and deck expantions. #BnS118 #wildflower1971 #atrium. I added Two Atriums one on the first floor and one on the top floor also exspanded the wrap around deck owners can now walk from the front to the back via the deck and atrium on first floor and on second floor can enjoy the seating area to the front and able to walk to the back door second floor with out going inside. roof top is now a deck with an atrium attached to the top bedroom. Owners will have some of the prettiest veiws from this rooftop garden. Front entry was decked out in flowers with ivy cascading over the front of the building.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG:none
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Kristine Marie
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6AA682FF716611E986530F1E2936D1CC?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 4.000
LOT NAME: Chateau Frise, Brindleton Bay, 40x40.
GALLERY COST: 730.870.
TOTAL COST: 734.870.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/fI233PV
ENTRY DETAILS: This was a hard challenge. Deciding how to transform this home. As a goth myself i didn't want to lose the ''goth feel'' of the house to much. I saw the home as romantic and elegant but dark. So i wanted to try and make a romantic and elegant home, but bright. For this i used a lot of white marble, colors (gold,some pastels,some brighter) bridges and a gazebo. Of course as this was a Spring makeover i tried to keep in mind that spring means, warmer weather, means more time spend outside. So i moved the home to the biggest lot size that was allowed to expand the garden🙂. I also chose a spot that was somewhat secluded, spring means everyone will be spending more time outside, so the goths wisely moved away from all those spring-loving, happy neighbours brrrr... This spot is also perfectly surrounded by beautiful trees and it has a romantic oceanview.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
FORUM ID: saphiresong
ORIGIN ID: saphiresong98
LEVEL: First Entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home (Windenburg 40x30)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6351C28871AB11E9828C0F1E2936D1CC?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS118&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/5MEM5bL
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goth's home has got a much more modern look, giving it a new lease of life and much needed update from it's previous look. Keeping in line with the dark colours prefered by the family the house uses a black and white colour scheme, with accents of bright green for a touch of spring. Large windows give the home much more natural light and coupled with plenty of outdoor space give the family a chance to view the surroundings of their new Windenburg home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: Season of Renewal https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FCC4B448720E11E982B802EE088C8087
TOTAL COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/53OOFDc
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goth house has been redone in bright colors inside and out. I didn't want to completely modernize it, so there are still some Victorian and vintage elements mixed in with the modern plumbing and electronics. The old porches have been replaced with one long porch that wraps around form the front along the left side to the rear.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres
NEW LOT LINK: Casa ni Doña Ofeliana https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D5FE5CC86C1611E9836126975FCF53D6
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/2KYeT1Q
ENTRY DETAILS: Casa ni Doña Ofeliana, or "Doña Ofeliana's House" is the Goth home Ophelia Villa remodeled into a mansion with features from Filipino Colonial architecture. It has what the previous Goth home had, but with a new library wing with a dance hall included. There's also a pool and a graveyard at the back, because it's not a Goth home without a graveyard. It is also equipped with air-conditioning as well as ceiling fans to beat the heat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Urban Elegance https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8AEDB4666ED311E984A9795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: $3000.00
GALLERY COST: $424,288.00
TOTAL COST: $427,288.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/SKvktaC
ENTRY DETAILS: I have taken the Goth mansion and given it more of an updated elegant style. I have placed it on a bigger lot and rotated it so the original right side is now the front. Knowing the Goth family has wealth, I figured that we might as well make it look like it, and have given them everything that their little sim hearts could desire
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Artwork by AlJay2000
FORUM ID:Mannanna
ORIGIN ID:Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Park Shore, Willow Creek - moved to The Lighthouse in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK: Ophelia Villa https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/704D638270D011E984E3300AFEBA9278?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=ophelia villa&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Ophelia Villa https://imgur.com/a/wSO2Gfe
ENTRY DETAILS: I might have misunderstood the whole challenge, I didn't build having the Goth family in mind at all. I imagined a new family, with a passion for all things Victorian, getting their hands on an old Victorian they tried to renovate to its former glory, yet with the comfort of today's living. As I mention in the slide show this build was meant to be on a different lot but I had trouble with Seasons this time. Willow Creek doesn't seem to have a nice summer in my game this year! But, it's not all ugly where it sits in my opinion.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: Spark Mind https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8164BBCB6BE211E98F5C7E6A61392AEA
GALLERY COST: 23,881
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/dFXmJ2Z
ENTRY DETAILS: I redesigned Alexander Goth's bedroom on the 3rd floor. The drab colors are gone and are now replaced with neutral tones with pops of color. Aside from a chess table and a dresser, this room now also has a computer table in the corner.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: The Goth's get a Makeover https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4BE4642A6ED211E9808A795DCB646EBF
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ehedOZp
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goth family has gotten a brand new look. They are still very classy, but they have more of a modern twist. Cassandra may be going through a bit of a rebellious streak, we are not sure. All in all, they are a pretty good looking family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
You lean back in your chair, trying to remember what it was like to be a college student and what you would have wanted. It seems like so long ago, or maybe it’s just so much has happened since then. You’ve grown, you’ve changed, no matter how much you’d like to think you haven’t. Sure, you remember being there, but you just can’t quite imagine yourself back in that old dorm again.
You buzz the intercom. Karl? Do you have a minute?”
“Of course!” he replies, and is in your office a few moments later with notebook and pencil at the ready.
“You went to college,” you say as he takes a seat. It isn’t really a question, more to set the context.
“Well, the community college, yes,” he replies.
You hum thoughtfully, then ask, “So you weren’t in a dorm?”
“No, I had a small apartment with a couple of friends.”
“Well, I’ve been asked to design a new dormitory building for Sim U. But they want something new and fresh for their incoming students. I’ve been trying to remember what it was like living in one. I think it’s just been too long.”
“Well, my niece is a freshman at university this year,” he offers.
“Oh?”
“Yep! The Fighting Gnomes. Go Gold and Green!” he cheers with a laugh, clearly very involved in his niece’s school life.
That’s not too far away, you could drive there and back in a day.
“Karl, I think we need to take a road trip! How would your niece feel if we crashed her place for an afternoon and got some input from the students? I’d like some insight into what their needs are in a dorm space.”
He pulls out his cell phone and hits the speed dial. “I’ll ask her!”
THE BRIEF
Budget: 155,000
Design a dormitory for 8 students with the following requirements:
8 single-occupancy rooms
Shared lavs/baths
Shared kitchen and dining hall
Shared common room
Space for quiet study
Yard space for outdoor activities
The design should reflect a fresh new look for the modern student.
You can decide whether your dorm is unisex or mixed.
Sim Challenge
Create Karl’s niece and at least 3 of her dorm mates, and have them inspect the new building for young-adult approval!
Room Challenge
Create a single occupancy dorm room of no more than 15 squares in size (squares can be in any configuration).
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID: abc1538544310
LEVEL: Beginner
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres
NEW LOT LINK: BNS119-Fightn Gnomes Dorm https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E52FA35F750B11E98CBD02EE088C8087?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 151,598
Lot Cost: 3000
Total Cost 154,598
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring Designer Showdown BnS118 https://imgur.com/a/rh6pfvV
ENTRY DETAILS: #BnS119 - FOR THE OLD GOLD & GREEN #Kiteldesigns A modern desgin dorm mixed dorm building for the Fighting Gnomes! Beautiful landscaping leads to the entrances for the dorm. on the bottom left holds the dining hall and computer lab, with a comfortable sitting area. The bottom right contains two TV rooms for students.. There is a study table, and game tables in this area. Upstairs contains the dorm rooms for students. Girls right, boys left. Large spacious bathrooms, and laundries on each side.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None Used
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs (30x20)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ABDF9AF57D0611E982B672BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 152,749
TOTAL COST: 154,739
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mhRm0mw
ENTRY DETAILS: The Eco Dorm (aka The bumpy Dorm, due to the bumpy texture of the outside) has recycled plastic siding, solar panels on the roof and surprisingly for a dorm, hardwood floors that came from the trees that had to be cut down to make the building. It is the first week of school so some of the students have moved in and decorated, while other dorms are still empty. One of the 3 1/2 baths has a fire exit to be up to code, but the door has a lock so no one can come in from the outside. The first floor has a sitting and tv area with a private study room and study/reading nooks. The Green and Yellow kitchen has lots of space to make meals, and more than enough tables and chairs for inviting friends other for a meal. Outside has some eating areas, a bbq, chess table and lots of shaded area to sit and read a book outside. I spend the extra money and went with the unbreakable toilets,showers and fridge so the school doesn't have worry about fixing things all the time. There is a laundry room in the basement.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, I had a hard time with the layout and I feel like this build is a Plain Jane
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cantina "El Árbol del Jaguar"
NEW LOT LINK: has cc, so search prettypuzzle in the in-game gallery
LOT COST: I ... um ... turns out that if you bulldoze the cantina lot it's worth $500? so I guess that?
GALLERY COST: $153,431
TOTAL COST: 153,931 by that maths?
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EmdjmiL
ENTRY DETAILS: Students at the Selvadoradian branch of Sims U enjoy a fantastic blend of modern and traditional environments as they live and study alongside the locals. Apply for next years intake, today!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Striped Carpet by Sailfin
Selvadoradian Desk (Double) by WildlyMiniatureSandwich
Itty Bitty Clay Vases by simsi45
Juglans Stove by Wondymoon
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Affluista Mansion in Oasis Springs
NEW LOT LINK: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://athena.thesims.com/v1/images/1/0x00001a03/52D8854A-7A76-11E9-83C3-72BD36CF0372/00-filled.jpg
LOT COST: $10,000.00
GALLERY COST: $144,845.00
TOTAL COST:$154,845.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Rumvi2w
ENTRY DETAILS: Sim U Co-ed Dorm was designed with a fresh new look for the modern "athletic" student. The building is designed to reflect the school colors of gold and green throughout. It has many outdoor activities for the students to enjoy on the large yard, as well as inside. Go Gold and Green!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All art was created by AlJay2000
Comments
The deadline for this challenge is 24th October 2018
You had sent Karl home early to beat the storm. You didn’t want him out in that, but you had some loose ends to clean up - or rather, you had models and sketches and a mess to clean up! You looked back over your design ideas and smile. You’ve always loved making a difference in people’s lives, the look on their faces when they see it… makes all the headaches worth it!
The wind was shaking the windows when you finally decided it was time to head home yourself. You gathered your things and turned out the lights, pulling your coat tight around you as you stepped outside and turned to lock up.
When you turned back around, you nearly jumped out of your skin! There was a figure looming over you in the darkness, seemingly materialized out of the fog.
“Good evening,” he says, voice smooth as velvet.
“G-good evening,” you manage to get out.
“I have not come at a bad time, have I?” the gentleman says.
“Bad time? Oh… no no, I was-” well you were just locking up to go home but does that really constitute ‘bad time’?
“I am glad. I apologize I could not have been here sooner.”
Well, you suppose staying a little later wouldn’t hurt, and you’d rather not stand out here so you unlock the door and escape from the elements. Oddly, your visitor does not follow you in.
“Please, do come in,” you say.
He smiles broadly as he steps inside. You aren’t entirely sure but it seems like his teeth are just a little… longer than average.
Shaking off your coat, you hang it back up and turn the lights on again. Now that you’re able to get a better look at your guest he seems far less looming than outside. You note the piercing eyes, the impeccable if somewhat outdated dress. He does not seem the least beaten by the storm, unlike yourself you’re sure.
“Won’t you sit down?” you ask, motioning to the conference table.
“Thank you,” he says, taking a seat. You can’t quite place the accent, but it seems familiar.
“Now, what can I do for you, Mr…?”
“Ah, you may call me Seth.”
“Well, Mr. Seth, what can I do for you?”
“I am in need of a new residence,” he says. “My current will soon be- ah- uninhabitable. So I will need it quickly, by the end of the month and no later.”
“Of course, we often work on a tight schedule,” you say, though find his choice of words very odd.
“Good, I appreciate that,” he says. “But I require very particular details in my residence.”
“That shouldn’t be a problem,” you assure him, slipping easily back into your professional mode. “We have catered to a wide variety of needs.”
“Then what I am after is a subterranean residence, entirely below ground except for what must necessarily be above to access it.”
“Oh, that’s very do-able,” you say. “We can add skylights or-”
“No!”
He cuts you off so forcefully you jump slightly in your seat.
“I apologize,” he quickly adds. “I just- no skylights. I, uh, value my privacy. I do not wish anyone to be able to see inside. Under any circumstances. No skylights, window wells, nothing. Please.”
“Very well,” you say. “There are plenty of lighting options.”
He relaxes again.
“I value my privacy, so a good fence around the property is a must. But I will need space for entertaining,” he says. “I host events every month.”
“Oh?” That seems interesting. “What kind of events?”
“Exclusive events. Very exclusive.”
“No, I mean…football parties, book club, art shows-”
“Yes! Art, that’s it,” he says, as if taking a conveniently offered excuse and running with it. “Very exclusive art showings. With necar. There will need to be a bar.”
“Okay.” You write that down but this is a very odd client! “And beyond that, is it just you? Just one bedroom or…?”
“Yes, only me. The usual parts of a house, yes. All that. But no mirrors!”
“No mirrors.” You jot down a few more notes. “Well, I think the only thing left is the cost-”
“Here is your payment,” he says, handing you a cashier’s check for… a great deal more than you were about to tell him you needed. You do not ask any questions.
“Well Mr. Seth, I think you’ll be very happy with your new place.”
“I hope so,” he says as he stands up. “After all, just ‘cause I’m dead doesn’t mean I can’t have a life!”
He laughs.
You laugh. Then the words sink in and you stop, but suddenly notice he is no longer standing there. Or, anywhere. You look back at the cashier’s check in your hand and shrug. Well, you’ve done weirder.
THE BRIEF
Your budget for this challenge is §150,000.
Design an entirely subterranean home except what must be above ground for access.
No natural lighting of any kind.
One bedroom minimum.
All the usual residential spaces.
Room for entertaining an exclusive group of people.
No mirrors
Room Challenge:
Create Mr. Seth's room for entertaining, again, no mirrors or windows please, remember this is subterranean.
Budget: $85,000
Sim Challenge:
Make Mr Seth and show him entertaining his guests in his new space. He is a bit of a snob, but other than that the rest of his traits are up to you. Remember to let us know what other traits you chose for him, along with his aspiration and your reasonings.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS105 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16777851/#Comment_16777851
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID:saramonster
LEVEL: Starting out
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9632250BCFC211E886B677C0F1EC7B3C
LOT COST: $19 185
LOT NAME: Widowshild Townhome
GALLERY COST: $109 033
TOTAL COST: $128 218
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/QW3THWJ
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to Forgotten Hollow - It's a place some people would find dark and gloomy. However, I think you'll love it. We found you a lot with a cute little house that we changed to fit you. We built you a cellar with all the rooms you need. Since you're such an artsy guy, we included a lot of art pieces throughout the house. The above ground level is not quite window free, but we built double walls for you, so no one will be able to look in, and you will not be able to look outside. We felt this was the best decision for the overall aesthetic of the exterior of the house. We made you an open plan kitchen, dining and living area - perfect to host guests! I kept the colors neutral and dark, which I matched with sleek furniture. It's very masculine without feeling like a bachelor pad. Hope you enjoy it!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes plz.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used.
Established
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16776807/#Comment_16776807
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/93299E29CD8811E886A1B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS105&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000 30x30 lot
LOT NAME: Forgotten Hollow, Fledermans Bend--changed to Pettigrew Family Cemetery
GALLERY COST: $146,000
TOTAL COST: $148,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/k9vh1uf
ENTRY DETAILS: (aside from the game changing a few walls on me, which I did not catch until the photos...)
Welcome to the Pettigrew Family Cemetery! It may seem a little dark or spooky at first, but it IS a cemetery! No, the gate around the property is to keep unwanted visitors out, I assure you. And we have been invited! Yes, it is a mausoleum, you are right. But, trust me, there is more to see here than just what is on the surface! No, come back! Take my hand if you feel frightened. It really is a beautiful place inside! Just through this door… Umm, well…yes, there are bodies in those coffins. But we are going to the hidden stairs behind the coffins. Don’t lose your nerve now! This is definitely worth a look! This is a two bedroom home with two full baths and two half baths! It is truly unique, and I am proud to say I designed it! Well, yes, the bathrooms are around this corner... No, go ahead, I can wait.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16780847/#Comment_16780847
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/470A5019CE4311E88837526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Widowshild Townhome (Bulldozed)
GALLERY COST: $148,142
TOTAL COST: $149,642
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://islandheartstudio.com/2018/10/16/bns105-life-after-life-lot/
ENTRY DETAILS: This is just a wooded lot, right? It doesn’t look like anyone even owns it…unless you venture to the heart of the woods, find a door, and dare to take the dark stair into the underground. That’s how some folks prefer it. This natural form of fencing, paired with an already-dark location in Forgotten Hollow, make the Afterlife Abode the ultimate private residence.
This home is two levels underground, featuring two full bathrooms and one bedroom, with an additional sitting room that doubles as a guest bedroom. Natural fencing in the form of strategically-placed vegetation, rocks, and props create psychological deterrents as effective - or more effective - than a rigid traditional fence. The access door intentionally faces the rear of the lot and is obscured from view to add an additional layer of privacy. #NoCC #MOO
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC or Mods
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Islandheart Studio
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16781972/#Comment_16781972
FORUM ID:SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E727DA95D17F11E88E4CADD8C8E84D99
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: 147,137
TOTAL COST: 148,637
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BDkvrju
ENTRY DETAILS: Seth's new home was once a root cellar beneath one of the first homes to be built on Windenberg Island. The original house has burned down long since, leaving only overgrown ruins. The original cellar has been updated and divided into rooms to make a comfortable home for one. It has electricity, plumbing, and climate control. The fence surrounding the property is new, but incorporates original stones. Much of the lot was left wild to offer a second layer of privacy, and the original family graveyard also stayed at Seth's request.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16782686/#Comment_16782686
FORUM ID:sawdust
ORIGIN ID:sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/92F66264D1F611E88720526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sawdust123&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Fern Park, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $147,948
TOTAL COST: $149,948
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/u5lJNqW
ENTRY DETAILS: "Being old and dead doesn't mean you can't love new and vibrant." This Art Deco home holds some of Seth's favourite pieces. The large entry has an open stairwell down to the main living area where the main part of Seth's collection is on view. Ranging from classic and modern art pieces through to antiques and oddities, the Gallery is also the main entertaining area with piano and Globe Bar. On one side of the Gallery is the Kitchen and Dining and on the other side a large bathroom and stairs leading down to the Bedroom. The bedroom has been decorated to appeal to Seth's slightly more eccentric nature as well as his mysterious side. On the entry level a back door leads out to a romantic garden just right for a moonlight stroll.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16784180/#Comment_16784180
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6CE2C53CD2C511E8852B526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §1500
LOT NAME: Middle of Nowhere
GALLERY COST: §148.405
TOTAL COST: §149.905
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XjIEKmy
ENTRY DETAILS:
Dear Mr. Seth, we found you the perfect spot for your privacy. It’s in the middle of nowhere, on an island in Windenburg. The lot is surrounded by trees and some houses, no roads, though. We built in some underground ancient ruins and tried to keep some of the historic flavor. The first basement level has a couple of pools in the outside, and inside you’ll find the entertainment room desired with the bar and other amenities. A secret entrance will conduct you to the second level, your private quarters, with a kitchen-dinning, a public bathroom, a laundry room and a den with a secret crypt. Another door leads to your master bedroom, with a living, a private bath and another secret crypt for your special guests.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16786320/#Comment_16786320
FORUM ID: maryjane2joe
ORIGIN ID: 88th-BombGeek
LEVEL: Established.
ROOM: The Nocturnal MoonStone
GALLERY COST: 134,248
Lot Cost: 2000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7vOFgYd
Gallery Link: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9A3F08E6D3B911E889C3ADD8C8E84D99?searchtype=hashtag&category=all&time=all&searchquery=BnS105&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
ENTRY DETAILS: I Thought Mr. Seth would be more modern and so I tried to make his home as such. The Nocturnal MoonStone is a 2bd 1b in case he has a friend sleep over but second bedroom is a casket. Plenty of activities.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG:
TUMBLR LINK:
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16791347/#Comment_16791347
FORUM ID: FidgetyAtom
ORIGIN ID: FidgetyAtom
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/91DD3E2DD5FE11E88115ADD8C8E84D99
LOT COST: §2,000
LOT NAME: Wolfsbane Manor 30x30 in Forgotten Hollow
GALLERY COST: §141,785
TOTAL COST: §143,785
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://mysimhouses.blogspot.com/2018/10/quoll-hollow.html
ENTRY DETAILS: An under-gound one bedroom, one bath. Secret room, full dining w/ bar. Art room and sitting area for guests. I do hope that Seth likes his house, full of life inside!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, just MOO
TWITTER TAG: FidgetyAtom
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16793975/#Comment_16793975
FORUM ID: TinkPlays
ORIGIN ID: TinkMagoo
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E84ADF9DD6C711E8877A526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=vampire church&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Fledermaus Bend
GALLERY COST: 131,253
TOTAL COST: 133,253
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nVErMMi
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to Mr Seth's. He welcomes you into his completely ordinary safe church were nothing suspicious ever occurs (we promise). Whats down those hidden stairs behind the Organ you ask... let's just hope you never find out puny human.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used this time
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tink-plays
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16794102/#Comment_16794102
FORUM ID:TonyWGus
ORIGIN ID:twgusler
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=twgusler&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:1500
LOT NAME: Widowshild Townhome
GALLERY COST: 108295
TOTAL COST: 109795
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/4e7r0DT
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Seth's home was build to fit in with the surroundings of Forgotten Hollow. Old world styling was mixed with modern reliability. The property is enclosed with strong stone fencings that incorporate the chimneys for the subterranean home beneath this entry tower. Landscaping costs were kept very low since Mr. Seth insisted there was no point in adding more above ground than was necessary. Simple, well made and utilatarian is the theme for Mr. Seth's home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: https://brazenlotus.com/ and http://peacemaker-ic.tumblr.com/tagged/download
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/TonyWGus
FACEBOOK PROFILE: n/a
TUMBLR LINK: https://tonywgus.tumblr.com/
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16795345/#Comment_16795345
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: This is my first entry! c:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3064A4DDD65F11E8885AB573E4FD424D?searchtype=hashtag&category=lots&time=all&searchquery=BnS105&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Sandtrap Flat
GALLERY COST: 147,525
TOTAL COST: 149,525
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wY1Zief
ENTRY DETAILS: What vampire in their right mind would choose to live in the middle of the desert? It's hot during the day, biting at night, and if you catch yourself in a mirage, you might mistake a cactus for a human and wind up with an unfortunate visit to the ER. But, on the other hand, it's not the first place a hunter would think to look for vampire-related activity, so you might be safer here than you think. Combine that with an old ugly bunker that serves only as an eyesore to the people of Oasis Springs, and you've got yourself an adequate lair for all your nocturnal needs.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, but I do have a lighting mod installed, so my game might look a little different.
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16796379/#Comment_16796379
FORUM ID: Soloushen
ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/294EE70DD7C411E88135B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=woofhoof&max=50&maxis=false"
LOT COST: £2000
LOT NAME: Mr Seth’s Hideaway (Hindquarter Hideaway)
GALLERY COST: £144, 736
TOTAL COST: £146, 736
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/wziL378
ENTRY DETAILS: A secluded spot in Brindleton Bay seemed the perfect place to house Mr Seth’s unusual request for an entirely subterranean home. For a man who likes his privacy, there’s certainly plenty of it. A good sturdy fence surrounds the property and of course no windows. The entertaining space is a marvel, with mood lighting and plenty of space to enjoy art and drink. A little extra surprise awaits… a hidden crypt as he did say he was dead after all! (That’s not something you want to advertise really!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
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)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16796687/#Comment_16796687
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://tinyurl.com/ycggakqn
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
GALLERY COST: $145,776
TOTAL COST: $147,676
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/10/bns-105-life-after-life-subterranean.html
ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted a luxurious feel with both modern and traditional styles. I wanted to keep it mainly neutral so that it was nice and bright throughout. I also added in an 'indoor outdoor' room, giving the feel of a garden whilst being inside. Keeping it neutral also means you get the wow factor when entering the exclusive room for entertaining, which is furnished with deep reds and cream furniture.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
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)
Sim Challenge
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16776624/#Comment_16776624
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B64674B8CD5111E8877D77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS105&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/RarY6u0 (a work in progress since imgur messed it up
ENTRY DETAILS: "Mr. Seth" is really Seth Andrew Pettigrew. He is eccentric, rich, and has some odd hobbies! He is a vampire, so don't expect him to visit during the day. He wants to be the leader of the pack in popularity. He is also a snob, an insider, and a music lover! When he said he hosted art events, he really meant it...but art that you can relate to, maybe not so much! His piercing green eyes and smooth, deep voice make Seth memorable even before you get to know him! And you should hear him play the piano!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
Entry List (continued)
Established (continued)
Sim Challenge (continued)
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16779921/#Comment_16779921
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/12A630E5CD6811E88837526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://islandheartstudio.com/2018/10/15/bns105-life-after-life-sim/
ENTRY DETAILS: Seth is the kind of guy who seems to know everyone, but no one really seems to know him that well. He’s been around a while, but when the topic of his age comes up, he deftly deflects with a quip about being “old enough,” and lets his surname do the rest of the talking for him. [ In Judeo-Christian mythology, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve. ] He’s become a bit of a Snob over the years, mostly from becoming well-versed in what lasts and what doesn’t.
Seth’s had a long time to refine his skills, but he’s come to realize that many get rusty when they’re not used often. His impressive collection of books in his library has ensured that his knowledge can always be replenished, but sometimes, just putting in the work is what it takes. He was once skilled in several instruments, as well as singing, but when his fingers and voice got out of practice, he decided to refocus on the ones he loved most, the pipe organ, piano, and violin. His personal pipe organ is his most treasured instrument, while he uses his love of piano as an excuse to get out of the house and visit some nightclubs – the patrons are always delighted by his playing and are interested in striking up a conversation. The nightclub scene led to interests in art, dancing, and mixology, which he’s incorporated into his home life.
Despite all of these interests, Seth remains a Loner at heart, and he maintains a Neat aspect in both his personal attire and his home. You won’t find stray drinking glasses or out-of-place books if you’re one of the few he invites in for his exclusive gatherings. Despite his rather youthful appearance, Seth has achieved more things than most people, and as a result, he’s become more fond of entertaining and being entertained than anything else. He's starting to aspire to be a Party Animal, and he wants to throw the best parties in town.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Islandheart Studio
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16782029/#Comment_16782029
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:[/b] TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8B27BE80D19311E886FEADD8C8E84D99
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XbpHild
ENTRY DETAILS:
Seth Fargough has lived many places during his long life, and taken many identities. When asked where he was born, he will mention growing up in Egypt, but refuses to offer any further details. Family is another topic Seth doesn't like to discuss though he keeps portraits of several relatives around. When pressed, he admits to having participated in wars, but won't say which.
Though in recent years he has come to love his privacy, inviting only a select few into his home on his own terms, Seth once thrived on chaos, enjoying crowds and activity. He once led a cult, but when their hideout was raided, Seth disappeared and left that life behind him, reinventing himself yet again as an eccentric loner with a love of art and antiques.
(Chaos, war, and cults are all references to the Egyptian god Seth/Set/Setesh)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16782827/#Comment_16782827
FORUM ID: Green_Girly100
ORIGIN ID: Green_Girly100
LEVEL: Intermediate for sims
HOUSEHOLD: https://bit.ly/2P3Kzbx
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://green-girl100.tumblr.com/post/179145643622
ENTRY DETAILS: Seth Penrose of Wolfsblane Mausoleum
Distinguished gentleman and vampire, Seth very much enjoys hosting artsy soiree’s, with the right sort of people of course.No CC
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG:@Green_Girl100
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK: @Green_Girl100
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16784191/#Comment_16784191
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Mr Seth
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Mr Seth
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr Seth is a little snob, but he's also a charmer and a scholar. He wants to become a master vampire so he likes to organize gatherings with his club of vampires to grow as a vampire and fulfill his aspiration (they like to invite some humans too as snacks). He can dance, DJ and play the pipe organ. He likes his privacy and quality things around him.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Room Challenge
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16776750/#Comment_16776750
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6891BA20CD6111E8876B77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS105&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $38,780
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XZDI5Wl
ENTRY DETAILS: A dining room or a torture chamber...this entertainment room has everything one needs to scare the pants off their guests as well as allow them to enjoy their creepier tendencies! Take a closer look! Warning: I am not in any way responsible for any nightmares stemming from the touring or use of this room! Happy Halloween!!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16780187/#Comment_16780187
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/15390153CDB211E88C92B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $49,283
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://islandheartstudio.com/2018/10/15/bns105-life-after-life-room/
ENTRY DETAILS: At approximately 14×15 squares and $49,283, this irregularly-shaped entertainment room is an affordable, yet unique, addition to a sim’s home. Some say there’s a hidden message or theme in the room’s design, but visitors are still puzzling over the secret. This space fully accommodates dining, dancing, drinking, relaxing in front of a TV, music, literature, and quiet entertainment. #NoCC #MOO
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Islandheart Studio
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16784206/#Comment_16784206
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established.
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/705E73BED2C511E88531526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §37.500
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/9tBNw2G
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a big and open room with nice decorations and comfy furtniture. There's a bar, a pipe organ for the lovers of classic music and a DJ booth for some upbeat and dance music. For the lover of quieter entertainment we have a chess table and a bookshelf... Wait! no, don't try to get a book there as it is the secret entrance to Mr Seth private quarters.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Expert
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16782827/#Comment_16782827
FORUM ID: Green_Girly100
ORIGIN ID: Green_Girly100
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://bit.ly/2P3Kzbx
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Wolfsblane Mausoleum
GALLERY COST: 147,751
TOTAL COST: 149,751
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://green-girl100.tumblr.com/post/179145264637/
ENTRY DETAILS: A small, but luxurious, subterranean castle, perfect for the discerning vampire. With the entrance hidden within Wolfsblane Mausoleum in Forgotten Hollow, your Vampire sims can be guaranteed a sun free residence.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @Green_Girl100
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK: http://green-girl100.tumblr.com
Sim Challenge
https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16797130/#Comment_16797130
FORUM ID: CaramelLibra29
ORIGIN ID: CaramelLibra29
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9EB9A2BBD7FC11E888CD6995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns105&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/fSGXIor
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr.Seth has finally made it to Grand Master! He is also now a member of The Simternational Grand Master Club. Which includes monthly meetings and hosting the GRAND Vampire Ball...Seth hopes to one day become the President...if the current one ever dies.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: CaramelLibra29
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @psykt
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
2nd Place: @RachelShennan
3rd Place: @sawdust and @SimTresa
4th Place: @FidgetyAtom
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
Room Challenge: @SimsIslandheart
Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @Green_Girly100
Sim Challenge: @CaramelLibra29
The deadline for this challenge is 7th November 2018
“Mrs. Fisher is here,” Karl says over your intercom. You thank him and ask to have her come in, rising to greet her when she does.
“I’m so glad you could make time for me,” she says, taking your hand and giving a firm shake.
“I’m always happy to help the small-business people of the town,” you say, being one yourself. “What are your plans?”
She sits and sets her briefcase down. “I want to put a four-to-six-unit retail building for local small businesses to get their products to a wide-array of customers. I am very interested in helping small entrepreneurs to realize their dreams. I already have a lot that I own for this purpose, so that won't be part of the expense.”
You can certainly appreciate that. “Do you know which businesses those will be yet?”
She opens her briefcase and takes out several folders. “No. I have a number of applications here, but I have not finalized them. The units will need to be fairly generic, nothing crazy, these will have to be rentable to a variety businesses.”
“That should be easy to do. Do you want each to have its own storefront, or more of a small mall with a common court?”
“I am not good with design, so I’ll leave that to you.”
Well, that is your job, but it always makes you a little nervous when the customer isn’t really sure what they want, it makes it more guess-work on your end.
“There should be some parking or bike racks for customers to use,” Mrs. Fisher adds after a moment. “Restrooms. Some landscaping to draw the eye; people should want to come here.”
You finish writing it down. “That shouldn’t be a problem. I think you can expect your building by the end of the month. All you need to do pick your renters.”
“I am so happy I picked you for my architect,” Mrs. Fisher said. “I think we will get along quite well.”
You smile, hoping that’s true.
THE BRIEF
90K budget (lot is being donated, so you don't have to count that in the cost)
Design a commercial lot with between four and six retail spaces.
Provide landscaping, parking or bike racks, and public restrooms.
For judging purposes, ensure a variety of picture which do not include the optional challenge are available
Room Challenge:
Show the ground floor of one of the businesses which has rented a space. As this is the optional challenge, the representational business does not need to fit within the budget scope.
Sim Challenge:
Create the owner of one of the rented spaces and show him/her in their business.
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: LisaMarie3003
ORIGIN ID: Lunar3003
LEVEL:
LOT: BnS106 - Small mall https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/23EC9B73DBE011E88064B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns106&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3 000 $
LOT NAME: BnS106 - Small Mall
GALLERY COST: 68 989 $
TOTAL COST: 71 989 $
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: See inside lot gallery in comments (the forum does not let me put the links in the comments. https://imgur.com/a/nIwcGs
ENTRY DETAILS: A wonderfull mall with a lot of parking, even bicycle can park. 4 spaces are for rent here. A men / kid store, a woman / kid store, a kitchen ustentials store and finally a perfum/wellness store
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: @LisaM3003
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Lisa Marie Collin
Established
FORUM ID: TinkPlays
ORIGIN ID: TinkMagoo
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Lakeview Shopping Village - https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/66AFD573DB8111E88632ADD8C8E84D99?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=lakeview shopping village&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 8,500
LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 81,956
TOTAL COST: 90,456
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/no86WpS
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tink-plays
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to Lakeview Shopping Village. We have 6 retail units available for rental on a 12-month minimum contract. The site has parking and public toilets along with a relaxing atmosphere to put shoppers in just the right mood to spend spend spend.
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: First time
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Preeminent Domain in the Magnolia Promenade world
GALLERY NAME: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/67B73451DBFC11E88473526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns106&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $59,677.00
TOTAL COST:$62,677.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/9tk6r8VENTRY DETAILS: Fisher Plaza was built for Mrs. Fisher. This 4 unit, two level strip mall is the perfect shopping center to establish your retail business. Each unit has it's own climate control system, complete with air conditioning. Every unit also has public washrooms available for the customers. With ample parking, bike racks and room for patio seating this modern style plaza will attract the customers you desire. Originally Miss Fisher had requested a $60 000.00 budget but later increased that budget. I decided to keep the lower budget, because the customer is always happy to have a project completed quickly and under budget. What a pleasure it has been to build this mall CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: ?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
FORUM ID: Soloushen
ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D8D6902ADEEE11E88D92ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=woofhoof&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:$2500
LOT NAME: Harbor Quarter Gym, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $86,712
TOTAL COST: $86,712
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/ucFrhvM
ENTRY DETAILS: Situated in a bustling area of Windenburg, this new shopping plaza with 5 retail units is the place that local entrepreneurs will want to be! With two small, two medium, and one large unit, there is plenty of scope for a variety of businesses to take up residence. They can showcase their wares to the customers who will be sure to flock here given the pretty and welcoming landscaping as well as parking at the rear.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
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)
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - That Entrepreneurial Spirit
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: Rachel Shennan
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://tinyurl.com/ycwgmn4e
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: The Roadstead (Renamed The Courtly Mall)
GALLERY COST: $85,194
TOTAL COST: N/A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/11/bns-challenge-106-that-entrepreneurial.html
ENTRY DETAILS: The Courtly Mall has 5 retail units of varying sizes to suit both established businesses looking for a new place to settle or for first time owners trying to establish a steady customer base. Situated in the shopping district of Magnolia Promenade, it's a prime retail spot. The units are designed in a way that they can be redecorated to suit the needs of the business. There's brand new modern restrooms, ample parking and also a spot for bikes to be secured.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, just MOO
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)
FORUM ID: xamira99
ORIGIN ID: xamira99
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C1BB98CBE26611E8813D77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=xamira99&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: Not Applicable
LOT NAME: Preeminent Domain
GALLERY COST: $78,410
TOTAL COST: Not Applicable
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/w2Odwun
ENTRY DETAILS: The concept of the design is minimalist and inspired from the falling water fountain. For this build, the Cubic SoHo is a perfect retail venue for small business owners to sell their handicraft products. There’re 4 small retail stores. Each has their own balcony area except for the ground floor retail store. There’s also a small area for artists or visitors who would like to sell their paintings or run an exhibition. The customers are encourage to visit the Cubic SoHo by walking, however, there’s a car park & bicycle racks too. A public restroom is located on the ground floor near the bicycle racks for both customers & retailers. For entertainment purposes, the customers or visitors can also enjoy playing chess or enjoying the dancing water fountain while waiting for their family or friend shopping.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Not Applicable
TWITTER TAG: @xamira_99
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Not Applicable
TUMBLR LINK: Not Applicable
FORUM ID: Adniram00
ORIGIN ID: Simfarious
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F849DCB1E25511E884E1B573E4FD424D
LOT COST: 8,000
LOT NAME: Roadstead
GALLERY COST: 88,724
TOTAL COST: 96,724
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: (REQUIRED - https://photos.app.goo.gl/53EEmBm2pKRB6Xb9A
ENTRY DETAILS: Joella's Variety is a amazonian style build with the traditional slate roofing and stucco walls. The landscaping and outdoor decorations give the shopper that adventure feeling. Four locations with light decorations so the future shop keepers can put their own touch on things. A bakery, fashion store, toy store and a art gallery are all available today!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: First time
GALLERY COST: $12,669.00
GALLERY NAME: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6056EFEFDBFC11E8846A526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns106&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/HHC0b9M
ENTRY DETAILS: Violet's bakery is open for business! "The Sweet Room" is a small but light filled corner unit in the Fisher Plaza Mall. It has a bar facing the windows for extra seating while you wait, or just to stay and eat your tasty treat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: ?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT[
FORUM ID: TinkPlays
ORIGIN ID: TinkMagoo
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F94D797EDC7B11E88F8477C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=mr wilsons&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 22,084
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/iCHnX0S - (The toy store photos are at the top but the other furnished stores are also included in the album for anyone that's interested)
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to Mr Wilson's toy shop. 3 generations of the Wilson family have run toy stores and after a fire destroyed the previous store the family are starting from scratch at Lakeview Shopping Village hoping that this new town embraces them just as much as the old one did. Please come inside and find your fun.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tink-plays
FORUM ID: Flobobunny
ORIGIN ID: Flobo82
LEVEL: I'm not sure where to place myself. I played a lot of Sims 3 and was an avid builder, but it's been quite a few years since I have done anything Sims related.
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/11786452DED611E880DFADD8C8E84D99?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=flobo82&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 48.400
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/8IYM4H9
ENTRY DETAILS: Sunset Salon is the ideal place for your sims to get a new "do" and some pampering. Being a Sim is hard and sometimes they need to treat themselves occasionally
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
ROOM ENTRY
CHALLENGE #106 - THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
FORUM ID: Soloushen
ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
LEVEL: Established
ROOM https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/80C5FD4CE02811E88E0277C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=woofhoof&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $16,475
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/FKPbAbe
ENTRY DETAILS: The Christmas Emporium is the first business to move into Elm Tree Arcade. Selling a whole host of magical Christmas items for your home from snowmen to nutcrackers to surfing Santas!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
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)
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 - THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://tinyurl.com/yb2rrkbp
GALLERY COST: $26,591
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/11/bns-challenge-106-room-challenge.html
ENTRY DETAILS: Pet Shop Galore! The newest business to open in The Courtly Mall, everything your furry friends need is in this store. Pet bowls, bedding, toys, even some ornaments for yourself! (I forgot to take a birds eye view of this, sorry. It's the same layout as in the full entry though, just different wall colourings.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A Just MOO
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)
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6DB63B70E15111E8826A77C0F1EC7B3C
GALLERY COST: 23,310
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/T3lu1t3
ENTRY DETAILS: This small florist shop was the realization of owner Delshay Greyhorse's dream. It is family run, featuring many types of flowers and other plants, but also items related to gardening. The flower arrangements are all created by the family, but the artwork is a mix of their own work and that of other local artists who have agreed to have their work featured in the shop. In time, the shop will expand and offer more variety if it succeeds.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE:www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: First time
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/52B480EADBFC11E88459526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns106&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/HHC0b9M
ENTRY DETAILS: Violet loves baking. It's always been a dream of hers to open her very own bakery. Dereck, her business savvy boyfriend, says he will handle the books while she wins the peoples hearts with her sweets. Fisher Plaza has just completed construction so Violet has signed a lease to rent the corner unit! She is so excited to open "The Sweet Room" and share her baking treasures with the world.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: no
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://tinyurl.com/y7bjdz5z
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2018/11/bns-challenge-106-sim-challenge.html
ENTRY DETAILS: Cora Barnes is the new owner of Pet Store Galore. She designed her own uniform (pet themed of course) and is loving meeting new customers. She hopes to set up adoptions for the stray cats and dogs which she finds so that they can have new homes too. They tend to loiter on the lot so there's always animals to re-home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
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)
Expert
FORUM ID: linday
ORIGIN ID: iamlinday
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/65BC995DE12111E881D2B573E4FD424D
LOT COST: n/a
LOT NAME: Casbah Gallery
GALLERY COST: § 89,882
TOTAL COST: § 89,882
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOu_VEOcoeM4Fjbrb3-I4gXiHRVJUnVNNt6uSLcq4FMCUM-tKrnuzecz4VgiswYXQ?key=RlZVU21uX1gwNTlIZk5Gb3ZtMVhUdFctc285LTRR
ENTRY DETAILS: Located in the heart on San Myshuno, this would be the perfect space for you to start your own business. Five units for rent, all with a mezzanine floor, large display windows and a counter with cash register. Two smaller and three bigger units. One of the bigger units comes with fitting rooms. Large outdoor area featuring a recreational area with a water feature, car parking, bike parking and men's and women's restrooms.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: linday_
FORUM ID: Laireen35
ORIGIN ID: Laireen35
TWITTER TAG: Laireen35
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/946E7D92E24C11E8878FADD8C8E84D99
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Oasis Springs, Builders and Burners – renamed to ‘Oasis Retailers’
BUILD COST: 89,941 §
TOTAL COST: 89,941 §
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOzaXEoZd4nk4hoPt2BEwye0aNRW1ig1gD46AyHdw8qmtMO46DfJx_eBKvjCUuXZA?key=b3BHX09GelFJdU5RbFR1SVNhdGdXQjRmcGJ3Q2Z3
ENTRY DETAILS
THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT ~ Oasis Retailers ~
Newly developed retail lot in Oasis Springs' commercial district. The building is designed for 6 retailers, one of which is reserved for a coffee shop, leaving 5 retail spaces ready for rental.
This building has been constructed to fit the surrounding buildings in the district and bears a remarkable resemblance to the lot next to it, making it blend in perfectly with both the other buildings and the desert landscaping around it.
Layout:
Ground floor: Main and back entrances, two available retail spaces, and a coffee shop with outdoors take away and outdoors seating. Stairs to upper floor.
Upper floor: Three retail spaces of various sizes, restrooms and seating area. Fabulous skylight dome, letting the daylight in all the way down to the ground floor.
Outside: Take away coffee shop and outdoors seating. Lots of spaces to rest, a place to park your bike or your car. Landscaping architects have matched the surrounding vegetation by using native plants and trees, such as palm trees and agaves.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A – No CC
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/20E89166E2CD11E881546995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3000
LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 89,390
TOTAL COST: 92,390
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zxS5V9h
ENTRY DETAILS: Old Towne Shopping is located in the Newcrest Historical District. There are 4 retail store fronts and 2 large residential apartments above the retail stores. There are stairs and ramps to make sure that the store fronts can be access by everyone. There is an area for busking and another to play chess.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #106 -THAT ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9F7A5851E0F311E8878C77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 4.000
LOT NAME: Municipal Muses
GALLERY COST: § 90.000
TOTAL COST: § 90.000 (lot owned)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ijkSBN0
ENTRY DETAILS: Business going slow? Look no more. “Paradigm Plaza” is modern mall intended for diverse business. A nice place where to start or improve you retail career. We have parking spaces, underground bathrooms and five units with different shapes for you to create your unique shop. Easy access on the back of the building for deliveries, and top-notch safety installations included. New materials, great modern design, nice curb appeal and awesome placement in the neighborhood. Get your unit today… Wait! While your where reading this ad we already rented the center unit and they are going to open a “Pear Store”.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established Expert
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/qyZpIXz
ENTRY DETAILS: I'm Douglas, the manager of the new Pear Store in Paradigm Plaza. I love computers, so this is absolutely my dreamt job. I'm good fixing things and I know all the latest news and gossips of the trade. I saw the mall and I felt in love with this unit. So here I am, waiting for the costumers.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Established Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A855AE9AE0F311E8879477C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: § 132,400
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/idtVKvc
ENTRY DETAILS: If you're looking for the latest electronic devices search no more. In Pear Store we have computers, monitors, tablets, phones, earbuds, etc... All designed in a friendly and minimalistic way. Our kind employees will help you with any doubt or technic issue you have. Come today and check it out. We just opened our store in "Paradigm Plaza" and we are waiting for you.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @LisaMarie3003
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @xamira99
2nd Place: @adniram00
Sim Challenge: @RachelShennan
Room Challenge:
1st Place: @AlJay
2nd Place: @TinkPlays
Results (continued)
Expert -:
Comments
1st Place: @linday
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
Room Challenge: @13Vader
The deadline for this challenge is 21st November 2018
It’s that time again - time for you to show off your awesome design skills! This round, we’ve taken a base game house and stripped it down completely - no roof, no siding, no flooring, no wall coverings and no terrain paint. It’s a blank canvas for you to completely decorate to your vision.
Well, almost completely blank that is… we’ve left a few items behind that you have to use in your design. The items must be used as-is - no substitutions, no changing the colors, and they must remain in the room in which you find them. You can, however, move the objects within the room as you see fit. Additionally, the items should help inform or inspire your design choices in that room in some way.
Shell - Front View
Ground Floor
Upper Floor
As usual, there are a few more fine points, so please read the brief carefully.
THE BRIEF
All walls, windows and doors must remain in their places. No, you can’t move or delete any walls, windows or doors.
You CAN swap out existing doors, windows and arches for doors, windows and arches of the same size (1 tile for 1 tile, 2 tiles for 2 tiles).
You can change the color of any windows, doors or arches.
You can change the style of any stairs but not the size or location.
You can place the shell on any size lot in any world of your choice.
Equal attention in judging will be given to interior design, landscaping, and architectural design.
You cannot add onto the existing building, but you can add other, unattached buildings to the lot if you wish (ex. garage, potting shed, etc.)
Total Budget = 160,000 (shell + additions + lot cost = 160,000 max)
DOWNLOAD SHELL HERE
Room Challenge:
Furnish and decorate a master suite. The budget is unlimited for the room challenge.
Entry List
Starting Out
N/A
Established
FORUM ID: Flobobunny
ORIGIN ID: flobo82
LEVEL: I'm not sure so I will leave it to the judge's discretion
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1311194AE43811E880F777C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=flobo82&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3.500
LOT NAME: Sunshine Blue
GALLERY COST: 109.905
TOTAL COST: 109.905
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/YIOPf3v
ENTRY DETAILS: I am bad at details...It has rooms with stuff in :P I went for a modern yet cosy feel
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
FORUM ID: sawdust
ORIGIN ID: sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D9FAAB1EE7FC11E882ECADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sawdust123&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,500
LOT NAME: Parkshore, Willow Creek
GALLERY COST: $151,123
TOTAL COST: $156,623
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oO8iS5q
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a 3 bed, 2 and a half bath family home in the French Provincial style. It has large formal living with fireplace and music area, separate dining, butler's pantry and sun room. Downstairs has a large elegant wash room and 2 full bathrooms upstairs servicing the 3 bedrooms. Outside the home is surrounded by formal gardens with a patio overlooking the pool.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, MOO
FORUM ID: MrsHosni
ORIGIN ID: EESAZ07
LEVEL: --
LOT: https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43DB550BE7F411E8889FADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=EESAZ07&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3.000
LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 156.956
TOTAL COST: 159.956
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/twA0kjz
ENTRY DETAILS: This 3 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom House is a Modernized House with a cozy flair. It has modern landscaping and a sleek but still comfortable interior. This is perfect for a young Family with pet. I couldnt manage to fix the issues with MOO so please make sure its turned on when placing the LOT.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established or Expert - this is my first entry- So Please team place me in the category you feel fits best for my abilities.
LOT:This is the lot with out Snow, re-uploaded for judging https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F8E0FAF5ED2211E88AC7B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $ 2,500
LOT NAME: I named The (No weather) lot Summer at the Bay (The - Snowy lot BrindletonBay Holiday) - Built at Domus Familiaris in BrindletonBay
GALLERY COST: $ 132,645
TOTAL COST: Lot cost before Build $ 2,500 house after changes with lot cost $132,645
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link to my Mom's creations Facebook page photo album https://facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2281314755421936&__xts__[0]=68.ARBelDdMgyiOocSd6isL1J20ftTYMQt_Jf5lvz-rag22DSGo6hhAhee1T-TWtjheBxaxkKcKJHJnTbQvpdFzOp79idc40MjmKD1Snnny3zwGBVJCxoBBBHEPuUgMO2bmHcBnGxVtiVerMAXMY3PDCKPBbDp21k4xZ3S02wePRAkrGA1h1J8NR8CzNubdK_NAa_-BH1ssOFKOLyFZlhZ85tmvGBB2Do6jwU9Yv81wIk0tL9k0DEeEmphSg0-vxFd6_i5jIad4v8lk6zyKwRjEtSvjoQeejJrBz3CIenCPPx1Fu7vPLf8ILYISw3FQzxLKAJ61s3DVTdQET65X63EA-NPZkGkHhgaE79pCedmcJs4A5mWARyrSgV22gqJBwk4H_rSmN1ylA7TvWphzANPayvTenehN1WShpARAw0xSXH_yRQO1PAOUFtv0sqAQyP75EtuSuRbvUedaEnl0mMsRFaTEfA&__tn__=-UC-R
ENTRY DETAILS: This Build created itself- usually my builds do that- The Theme is Country here from the outside shaker siding to the inside blue kitchen , windows are the original , changed color - awnings made the big change to the house shell..Added Fireplace- in the living room I think brigs it together..A comfortable home for a Family to celebrate the coming holidays..
*{edit- side notes} I will re-upload lot because I see in the rules that you would like the Lot with No weather so I will up-load from Edit lot- so there will be No snow - that you can see landscaping..*
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes ..
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NO CC used- I Use NO CC In Game Or Builds
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Stone Beach House https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/658EEFDFEAB111E88350526B46B29011
LOT COST: 3000
LOT NAME: The Lighthouse
GALLERY COST: 142,056
TOTAL COST: 145,056
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Jv90ITT
ENTRY DETAILS: This beach house can comfortably house a family all year, or be used as a vacation home. Most of the decor and furnishings are in some way related to the beach or ocean. There are many entertainment options for an active family who loves to be outside. The landscaping is simple and low maintainance, freeing up time to play or relax.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Elm View ( I'm not sure how to make a link for this, but this is the name where you can find it in the gallery) https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FEE94C80EC2411E885546995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns107&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Optimist's Outlook
GALLERY COST:$119,344.00
TOTAL COST: $122,344.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/UVNNHBf
ENTRY DETAILS: Wanting to live in an established community, the Simms bought an older home on Elm Street. They loved the established trees in the front yard and building new just didn't give them that option. They did not, however, love the outdated look of the home (inside and out) so they completely gutted and remodeled the entire house, giving it a contemporary, modern feel.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FORUM ID: Soloushen
ORIGIN ID: Woofhoof
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AF2F12FEEDF111E883026995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=woofhoof&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:$3000
LOT NAME: The Summer Home, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $131,883
TOTAL COST: $134,883
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/S46ps0a
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a real last minute entry as my pc packed in! I decided to style the exterior in a gothic/Victorian style with similar touches to the interior as well as some classic inspiration too.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
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)
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BDA89731EE1211E88D13ADD8C8E84D99?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS107&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Suburban Dream (placed on the Rippling Flat lot in Newcrest 40x30)
GALLERY COST: 153,530
TOTAL COST: 156,530
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3xwDnJp
ENTRY DETAILS: I changed the side of the front of the home. I added porches, more windows, and doors. Upstairs I created closets in each bedroom. I created a traditional looking outside, but the interior is full of comfort for a large family. The house itself has fast internet, Gnomes, and On Ley Line, insuring twins are mainly born. The two children's rooms reflect this, with a toddlers room with two beds and an older children/pre-teens room for two more siblings. A large yard,wrap around porches/decks, and two balconies all provide space for a large family to sleep, eat, play, and relax together!
**please forgive the outdoor pictures being in build mode. I started this world in winter and had finished the house before realizing I could not change the season it was in**
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, MOO used
FORUM ID: Adniram00
ORIGIN ID: Simfarious
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/62AE5C18EE2211E882496995527B6279
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Jungle Bunglaow
GALLERY COST: $124,659
TOTAL COST: $127,159
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3AzaYxxF2iAwRmUW6
ENTRY DETAILS: High on the cliffs of Salvadorado is a house perfect for that retired couple. If you have all the time in the world and hate blowing winter snows Hana Lee is your paradise. Bright colors through out the house will make anyone forget the cold. If your a growing family and need a getaway from the city streets this house is ready for you. Can sleep up to 4 adults/children and two toddlers. Come stay the weekend or live out your winters. A 2 story 3 br & 3ba vacation home originally built hundreds of years ago. Over time many have stayed here and left their mark. Either with the art on the walls or decor. Will you make your next mark? (Thanks for extension!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
Expert
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A12F99B8EB1211E88A54526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 5.500
LOT NAME: Arid Ridge
GALLERY COST: § 154.467
TOTAL COST: § 159.967
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/gSItIjm
ENTRY DETAILS: Based on the arches I decided to go for a Spanish style house (then I realized it was the original style of the house). So, I added a couple of porches wrapping around the first floor to add some more interest in the house shape and in order to keep the house cooler avoiding some sun and creating ventilated and covered zones to spend some nice time outdoors. The house is ready for 6 people (one being a toddler). The garden is low maintenance, adapted to the dry desert weather, but in the backyard there’s plenty of water in a fishing pond and a pool.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
FORUM ID: Oliana
ORIGIN ID: jadeiam
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/06463B11ED9A11E8879B6995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jadeiam&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5,500
LOT NAME: Arid Ridge, Oasis Springs
GALLERY COST: 147,103
TOTAL COST: 152,603
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/4stlHX6
ENTRY DETAILS: The Santa Rosa is a beautiful Spanish Hacienda you wouldn't know was built with a rather humble budget in mind! A mere 150,000 Simoleans and this rare desert rose could be yours. She boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office area, formal dining and living, large kitchen, laundry, sunroom and most impressively a huge pool & poolhouse.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
Expert Room Challenge
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/319BFF88EDD311E881CBB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §20,022
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/If0dDeF
ENTRY DETAILS: In other previous challenges I uploaded the same room as the lot entry. In this one I wanted to try something else. An eclectic master bedroom for a young couple or an edgy couple of any age. I went for vibrant colors and a mix of minimalistic, decorative and retro furniture.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13VadersimsROOM ENTRY FORM
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #107 - Fall Designer Showdown
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1F1A99F4EE1311E88346526B46B29011?category=rooms&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS107&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 22,826
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/8SrKYSW
ENTRY DETAILS: Just a master suite with a designer touch. I went with a neutral color scheme for the most part with yellow and green accents. It feels like fall to me
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Kitkat Sims
TUMBLR LINK:
Results
Starting Out -:
N/A
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @iampes23
2nd Place: @AlJay
3rd Place: @soloushen
4th Place: @SimTresa
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: @KittKat7147
The deadline for this challenge is 5th December 2018
“Please, come in,” you say, gesturing for your two guests to sit.
A well-dressed woman hands you a business card which says ‘Settlement for Simanity’, and identifies herself as a Ms. Abby Jung. You know the organization but have never worked directly with them.
She is accompanied by a gentleman with the kind of impressive beard and friendly face usually reserved for Santas. He is dressed more… not casually, exactly, but you can tell he’s much more of a hands-on type, with a firm, calloused grip. He introduces himself as simply Tepeu.
“Thank you for seeing us without an appointment,” she says.
“Not at all,” you say. “How can I be of help to your organization?”
“Well, that’s an interesting question,” Tepeu says. “We are looking to create very small homes which can be cheaply and quickly erected, but still be functional for places where whole communities are in need.”
“War zones, natural disaster areas, displaced populations, that kind of thing,” Ms. Jung says. “These won’t be our idea of a house with so many rooms and possessions and furnishings.”
“No,” the Tepeu agrees. “These will be places for sleeping, food prep, and storage mainly. The important aspect is that the family will be in a good, solid structure which can provide safety. A door which locks. We take such security for granted but it is lacking in many areas of the world.”
You nod, remembering some of your own clients who so desperately needed a home after some kind of disaster or another. “I would be happy to be involved in any way I can.”
Tepeu breaks into wide grin.
“We have few requirements, mostly we are hoping you will be able to connect the dots for the actual design of the building,” says Ms. Jung as she hands over several briefs.
“The need is so wide-spread,” Tepeu says. “There are many climates and cultures which Settlement for Simanity will build for, so we are hoping we can get a variety of designs, while meeting the basic needs.”
“Of course!” you say, already having visions in your head.
THE BRIEF
Budget: 45,000 + lot cost (do not include lot cost in the $45,000 budget.
Any size lot can be used but the size of any of the single prototype structures on the lot should not be more than 64 squares total (e.g. 8x8, 4x16, etc.)
Your prototype lot should have at least 3 versions/copies of your design. Layouts can vary for different sized families.
Include a communal garden and any other special touches which may be appropriate for your build climate/location.
Pick one of the following community locations to design for:
Desert
Rainforest
Subarctic
Tropic
Dense urban
(You do not need to own a suitable world for your chosen location but your landscaping and terrain paints should be consistent with the climate
you design for)
Each build will need to be fully securable.
At least two beds in each unit. The main be must be a regular adult bed. The 2nd bed can be a crib or toddler bed.
Toilet/bathing facilities
Cooking facilities
At least one additional skill item of any kind
Room Challenge:
Fully decorate one of the three Simanity prototype modules on your lot to depict a family living in it.
Budget: 12,000
Sim Challenge:
Create a household with at least 3 members and show them in their new Simanity home. Be sure to highlight their traits and outfits in your media.
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: (Link Below the Frost Line https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/346D871BF79311E8882D526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: extra
LOT NAME: Chateau Frise, Brindleton Bay (40 x 40)
GALLERY COST: 44070
TOTAL COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/T9Dc7vd
ENTRY DETAILS: Subartic theme build for the extreme winter in Brindleton Bay
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no recolours
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
Established
FORUM ID: flobobunny
ORIGIN ID: flobo82
LEVEL: Established I guess?
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EE961902EF0C11E88ECDADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=flobo82&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Arid Ridge
GALLERY COST: 44,247
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/eWc0WrR
ENTRY DETAILS: I went for a Tropical theme. Each unit has the essentials plus an art easel inside. The lot includes picnic areas, bbq's and a Plantain grove so the settlers can be somewhat self-sufficient
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/flobbie82
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Overseas Rescue https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DF798E06F03411E8851DB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1500.00
LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow
GALLERY COST:$42,584.00
TOTAL COST: 44,084.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/JwATrVO
ENTRY DETAILS:
Overseas Rescue is a development made out of sea-cans. It may not be very beautiful looking, but it was designed to be strong, and easily transported overseas to war torn countries. This will give refugees a safe home with clean water, amenities, and the opportunity for a new beginning.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established or Expert ( Not sure 2nd time participating in a BnS )
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FEFFCC1BF05611E88E86ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Built on SlipShod Mesquite in Oasis Springs ( Lot name by me : Oasis Modular Homes )
GALLERY COST: $ 44,752
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/gGn3EgK
ENTRY DETAILS: I built 3 prototype modular homes in the Desert- each has its own unique floor plan and amenities. Each structure has the same dimensions. Partitions were used as makeshift walls, it cut the hassle and expense of building a real one. As an added bonus, they also added an element of design to the home. I added architectural options,such as exterior elevations & roof designs. Each home has its own wash line and Garden.. There is recreation space for skill learning and relaxing.. I Built these homes solid & sturdy with safety features in mind like- doors that lock.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: First Entry
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/286654F7F29511E8862277C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: Does not apply
LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite - Oasis Springs
GALLERY COST: $44,918
TOTAL COST: $44,918
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7HVkqxB
ENTRY DETAILS: Located In Oasis Springs, this community (known as Desert Oasis) is designed to give a good start to victims of disaster. Each of the three units is equipped with a full kitchen and private bath. Each has an extra storage unit built in, beds for the family and a living area. All units have a ceiling fan for the hot desert days, a bookshelf for skill building as well as entertainment, and a portable radio for emergency news if the power goes out. One unit has a bonsai tree to help with gardening skill - another has an easel for painting skill - and the third has a child's violin for skill building. There is a covered patio with barbecue area and a chess board for skill building and entertainment and a dart board for entertainment. A playground is included for the kids, and, at the back of the lot is an area for a community garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Urban Triplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/450E1DDFF29611E88A15ADD8C8E84D99
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: 44,876
TOTAL COST: 47,376
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nRQnlPz
ENTRY DETAILS: Sturdy and solid, this brick and stone triplex will keep sims safe and comfortable in any weather conditions for years to come. It has its own small laundry on-site so sims don't have to travel to a laundromat and also boasts a small garden and picnic area. It is in easy walking distance to fishing areas and parks.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: (entirely optional but makes it easier for us to tag you
FORUM ID :Adniram00
ORIGIN ID: Simfarious
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B92013DFF2D311E8835C77C0F1EC7B3C
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Granite Falls Forest
GALLERY COST: $43,379
TOTAL COST: $43,379
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EwCube8dr28gPMHX7
ENTRY DETAILS: Set Deep in the arctic mountians of Granite Falls Forest. Elk Falls Settlement was built for sims who need a safe place to start their life. Thee tiny traditional homes ready for the long winters. Elk Falls has all the amenities to keeps sims safe, warm, and occupied. Sims here can strengthen their agriculture and wood working skills also. Elk Falls is built from local materials with just the basics. Self sufficient sims dont need all the fancy bells and whistles. Stay here one season and your sims with be ready for wild wild north.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
FORUM ID: xamira99
ORIGIN ID: xamira99
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Capsules for Simanity
LOT COST: Not Applicable
LOT NAME: Jungle Bungalow https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/81D396C0F56A11E88BEBB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $44,767
TOTAL COST: Not Applicable
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Capsules for Simanity https://imgur.com/a/wPDvKUQ
ENTRY DETAILS: I’m proposing the Capsules for Simanity to Ms Abby & Mr Tepeu. There’s 4 different prototype proposal to accommodate the Sims in need in any conditions & weather. The Capsules are very practical and can be erected to be transported anywhere in the Sims world to help those in need. Each house has a basic necessity, such as kitchen, bathroom, & room that is suitable for families or singles with a centralisation heater. There’s also a community area for the family to enjoy BBQ, gardening & drying their clothes. For this example, it’s built on a condition for the settlement where a massive flood has destroyed their houses.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Not Applicable
TWITTER TAG: @xamira_99
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Not Applicable
TUMBLR LINK: Not Applicable
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: flobobunny
ORIGIN ID: flobo82
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DFC5E2FAEF1711E88FB9ADD8C8E84D99
GALLERY COST: 11,990
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ihexcC4
ENTRY DETAILS: I went for soft relaxing colours and a cosy feel while including everything a sim needs to be comfortable
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/flobbie82
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: First Entry
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/60AC9D5AF36411E88C63ADD8C8E84D99?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $11,999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ahMdwWD
ENTRY DETAILS: One of the three units in the Desert Oasis Settlement. This unit is set up for a family with one child. Includes a bookshelf and bonsai tree for skill building. Also included is a portable radio for emergency news in case the power goes out (not to mention it's nice for some entertainment too!).
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Kahn https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F234A071F03211E88F3277C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BRuUqqf
ENTRY DETAILS: After a bombing in their community, the Kahn family has had to leave their home with only the clothes on their back. An organization has given them suitcases full of clothes and toys for the kids to play with along with hygiene products to help get them back on their feet. Moving to the Overseas Rescue development has given them hope. The Kahns are cheerful despite their circumstances. Ali loves her family and wants to do her her best as a mother. Abdul has a kind heart for others and is determined to use the opportunities given him to get a good job so he can help others and give their family a future. Jangi just loves to play and can hardly wait to get out on the playground every day. Ahmad is a cheerful boy and is smart like his Dad. He wants to learn everything he can from him. The Kahns are so thankful to Settlement For Simanity for giving them a safe place to live!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
Expert
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Urban Relief https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6926918BF21D11E88E6A6995527B6279
LOT COST: (I'm not really sure)
LOT NAME: Old Salt House - San Myshuno
GALLERY COST: 44,999
TOTAL COST: 44,999; lot cost is N/A for this challenge
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/GgVlqH8
ENTRY DETAILS:
Urban Relief is a fenced compound of prototype container homes built on an unused plot of land next to the docks in a dense urban setting. It highlights the use of space despite the population density of a big city. This setup is meant for displaced urban poor in big cities, particularly those whose homes were destroyed by natural disasters. It is highly recommended for placement in developing countries which regularly experience disasters.
Each unit is made up of two small container boxes put together with other units to form a complex. Every unit comes equipped with cooking facilities, a pre-fabricated shower/toilet unit, and furniture donations from charity groups to make the space more habitable. The interiors are entirely open-plan save for the pre-fabricated shower/toilet unit to reduce costs, and it is only meant as temporary housing for half a year or two. All living areas have a bookcase for skill building. Each unit is also equipped with a heavy steel door with reinforced locks to prevent forced entry. Floors are made of concrete as the need for decorative flooring is unnecessary in this case. The units may not look pretty, but residents have painted the once-grey walls to make their living space more bearable.
The compound is secured by fences and gates, and only residents and simanitarian workers are allowed inside. Community facilities include two community gardens, a veranda for fresh air, a basketball court, and a jungle gym for children. The compound also has space to store aid supply crates during disasters, which also explains the need for the enclosure.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 -Settlement for Simanity-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/01144353F35B11E888CCADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite
GALLERY COST: § 45.000
TOTAL COST: § 45.000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/34avlYI
ENTRY DETAILS: Welcome to the "Sand Haven" compound. We had to build it quickly to house three families that lost their homes in a natural disaster. The houses are built with modular wood planks and recycled windows & doors. Each unit has a kitchen-dining, a bathroom and two bedrooms. The spot was chosen because there's a fishing pond that provides fish and some water to the dry land.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Simanity Jungle Shelters https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/02A31798F82B11E889EBB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: n/a
LOT NAME: Belomisia Field Station - Selvadorado
GALLERY COST: 44,146
TOTAL COST: n/a
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mYrxLJE
ENTRY DETAILS:
My take on this challenge was that these are emergency survival shelters that need to be modular and quick to assemble. Having lived in a Hurricane-prone area of the country for most of my life, I tried to go for a slightly more aesthetically pleasing FEMA trailer. These jungle shelters have pre-fabbed walls that come in a variety of lengths so that they can be assembled to create shelters of varying dimensions. Regardless of the size of the shelter, the bathroom module is consistent and can be attached to any side wall of the shelter. All units have a kitchenette with table seating. There is also outdoor cooking available at the fire pit between two of the units. These survival shelters are nothing fancy, but they can be a Godsend for families facing great need.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Kitkat's Simporium
TUMBLR LINK: http://kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com/
CHALLENGE #108 - Settlement for Simanity
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Casas Del Oro Norte https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/06E1D876F8E511E8889577C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite, Oasis Springs
GALLERY COST: 44,950
TOTAL COST: 46,950
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7uNVNW4
ENTRY DETAILS: Casas Del Oro Norte is for financially challenged Sims. With modern homes and facilities to help them get back on their feet. There are plenty of shade trees to help protect from the desert sun.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 -Settlement for Simanity-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: ▣The Grecos Unit▣ https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/36D43DECF4C111E88F6EADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §11,993
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: "The Grecos Unit" https://imgur.com/a/RrDxavA
ENTRY DETAILS: The Grecos arrived to "Sand Haven" after the disaster with some things they salvaged. As Leon sold some paintings too they were able to upgrade the unit to make it more personal and homely. The unit counts with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. A bookshelf, a guitar and a TV help with the family entertainment
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #108 -Settlement for Simanity-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: The Grecos https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3E4C56ABF4C111E88F80ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns108&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Grecos https://imgur.com/a/SjmDw95
ENTRY DETAILS: These are the Grecos, they are the first family that arrived to the "Sand Haven" compound after losing their home in a natural disaster. Leon is a painter and Kalyn is a musician. Kim is their genius daughter. They are happy to start a new as they are positive people.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @JojoMOMSTER
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @Allears
2nd Place: @xamira99
Room Challenge: @Allears
Sim Challenge: @AlJay
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @gmcrozier
Room Challenge: @13Vader
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
The deadline for this challenge is 19th December 2018
‘Twas the month of December
As you sat on the floor,
Flipping through pages
Of festive decor -
Candles and tinsel
In shimmering gold,
Green and red flannels,
And a reindeer centerfold.
Inside with your cocoa,
Wrapped up in a robe,
With hopes of peace
Throughout all the globe.
When all of a sudden
The world all around
Fell eerily silent,
Not the slightest of sound!
Until, with a shock,
You heard on the roof
The clippity clatter
Of each tiny hoof!
Why, it’s not even Gift day,
You thought to yourself.
What brings a visit
From that jolly old elf?
But the wonder was answered,
Not a moment to waste.
He came down the chimney
And into your place.
“My dear Architect!”
The old man cried,
And it seemed he was not
Quite so jolly inside.
“I’m in such a state
I have such a need!
Do you have time to perform
Yet another good deed?”
“Of course!” you reply,
“You can count on me
But what on earth
Could Santa’s trouble be?”
The old elf, he sighed,
In an armchair he flopped,
“Those helpers have gone
And blown up my shop!”
You stand there agape;
You can’t quite comprehend.
You finally stammer out,
“Say that again?”
“An unfortunate accident
Caused the destruction.
They were trying to increase
The rate of production,
“But a stray bit of magic
Had started to build-up,
And before we knew it,
The whole place had gone up!
“Not just the shop, either,
The stables are gone,
And half of the house -
The whole place is foregone!”
“Is everyone all right?”
You ask in a hurry
He smiled and nodded
“You don’t need to worry.”
“But production is halted
We’re in such a bind!
It’s already December
We can’t fall behind!
“I’ll need a new workshop
A house, and garage.
I’d say it’s time for
A building montage!”
“Santa, I’m on it
Now don’t even fret!
I’ve never let anyone down,
Not one yet!
“Bigger and better,
The place will be great!
You’ll have it all
With barely a wait!”
You shooed him along
You both have lots of work,
But before he left
You turned with a plum,
“This one’s on the house,”
You say, but insist,
“This year, I’d better
Be on your GOOD list!”
THE BRIEF
Lot size: no larger than 30x40
2 bedrooms (one for Claus's and one for helpers)
2 bathrooms
Budget: unlimited
Build should include a house, workshop and stable
Room Challenge
Create the bedroom for at least 3 of Mr. & Mrs. Claus's helpers.
Budget: 10, 000
Sims Challenge
Create Mr. & Mrs. Claus and at least 3 of their helpers.
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: Momoito
ORIGIN ID: ashl1nn
LEVEL: first entry
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/426DC9AAFD9011E88283B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=ashl1nn&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:120,649
LOT NAME: Garden Essence
GALLERY COST: 137,774
TOTAL COST: 258,423
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3MvnCMt
Santa Manor is the home of Santa Claus along with Mrs. Claus and three of their top elves. The land also features santa's workshop and the stable which houses Santa's Precious reindeer. I built this house picturing gingerbread houses and the typical christmas themes in mind. I feel like santa would always have his house decorated for christmas because in a way it never ends for him or his family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please (:
Pictures in a separate post because it wouldn't allow me to post them.
FORUM ID: Vicingus
ORIGIN ID: Vicingus
LEVEL:
LOT: h ttps://www.ea.com/da-dk/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/02D057F503D111E985F1B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Rippling flats
GALLERY COST: 191,019
TOTAL COST: 194,019
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ucQFY8t
ENTRY DETAILS: Santas workshop consits of a cozy home for Santa ans his wife, a stable for the sleigh and reindeers, a sleeping area for the elfs and finaly a workshop. It is created with only basegame and the free holiday pack. Therefor no show
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @AaskovSofie
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: ajones0516
ORIGIN ID: ajones0516
LEVEL:
ROOM: Santa's Helpers Bedroom https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5C79E46503CC11E982B8B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=ajones0516&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $7,723
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: will not let me post links? I've been an EA member since 2011?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
TWITTER TAG: aajones0516
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: this is my first entry with BnS in the Sim category ~ So team please place me in the category that fits best..
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/87B3C004FFD411E8873B6995527B6279?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/hRMG3ti
ENTRY DETAILS: Chris Kringle and his wife are loosely biased on the 1970's "Santa Clause is Comin to Town" by Raankin:Bass productions. I made the helpers a teen, a child and a toddler. The reindeer are really Greyhound dogs.. I wanted to make the reindeer bigger But could not manipulate the Greatdane as well as I was able to manipulate the greyhound.This BnS109 - Sim CAS Challenge was fun & interesting it challenged me with Making Dogs Reindeer.. I am proud of this creation- I feel for myself I have out done what I usually do in CAS...I have thought myself that- I am a better Builder than I am in CAS- (Yet I was honored with having 2 of my Households become Maxis favorites).. So I guess i am more creative then i think..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No Cc
ORUM ID: Linnsane
ORIGIN ID: Linnsanegaming
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7DD2AD2103A911E9846C77C0F1EC7B3C?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=Linnsanegaming&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ibb.co/album/fSMQVa
ENTRY DETAILS: Kris Kringel is sure a jolly fellow, he loves his job and his life, No wonder when he has such an awsome wife, three kids they have, with cute pointy ears. they make toys in a hurry, so need to worry. Christmas is coming again this year! I have made Kris kringel, his wife Amelia kringel and their three beautiful children who also happens to be their helpers, what a great way to teach your children the gift of giving! So Kringel was lucky enough to get to name to of his kids, but he's not the most inventive one with names, so they ended up beeing called Kristina kringel and Kristian Kringel, Amelia thought the third child should have a diffrent name and named her Ava, They love eachother very much and are having a blast together!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Linnsane1
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/LinnsaneGaming/
Established
FORUM ID: flobobunny
ORIGIN ID: flobo82
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/104D0234FC0B11E88C05B573E4FD424D?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=flobo82&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 169,593
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XVR1EG0
ENTRY DETAILS: I went for a cosy and comfortable cottage feel for Santa's home, somewhere he can relax and put his feet up with a nice cup of hot chocolate after a busy day at the bustling workshop.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @flobbie82
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: A Ho Ho Home For Santa https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2971F510FE2811E8889777C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns109&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000.00
LOT NAME: The Lighthouse
GALLERY COST: $217,277.00
TOTAL COST: $220,277.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/I2d2s1X
ENTRY DETAILS: Santa was far to busy preparing for Christmas to be concerned with what kind of build we did, but Mrs. Claus was devastated after the disaster, so we wanted her to feel as comfortable as possible. We decided to build a craftsman style home on a lot designed in a farm fashion. Keeping things as traditional and cozy as possible.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I used all my own paintings or photographs
TWITTER TAG:N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE:N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL:, Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A29F94CDFF5711E880A477C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3.000
LOT NAME: In Windenburg I built on Coorinberg Cottage ( on the gallery i named the lot " 'Twas The Night Before.." )
GALLERY COST: 305.580
TOTAL COST: 305,580
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/vtmrQX5
ENTRY DETAILS: In the month of December Santa asked for my Help..
I worked hard on his lot , with Stable , Santa's House and Toy shop..
I made it bigger & better. I made the place Great..
When It was all done Santa , his wife ,3 helpers and 2 Rain deer stood there agape. They didn't quite comprehend..
I said again " this one is on the house- oh but I insist "
.. And this year I was ON the Good List ! Enjoy your Holidays every one !!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please Yes.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:None
TWITTER TAG:https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Santa's New Pad https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2DA7EDFA019E11E983FD6995527B6279?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Coorinberg Cottage
GALLERY COST: 147,322
TOTAL COST: 150,322
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/54gl74T
ENTRY DETAILS: What's a jolly old man to do when one of his elves blows up his home? Rebuild and relocate, of course! His new pad includes a home for two, a workshop, a stable, and a shed for his sleigh. Now, if only he could find where that darned elf hid it...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
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: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/145DAEB7FECA11E88AFE77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 6,500
LOT NAME: Willow Creek Umbrage Manor renamed Winter Wonderland
GALLERY COST: 503,421
TOTAL COST: $509,921
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/WUskJfT
ENTRY DETAILS: After the elf disaster of 2018, Santa and crew needed a new house, stables, and workplace as soon as possible! Luckily, I am very good in a time crunch! I found a new lot for Santa not far from the old one, and I set to work building and designing.
I was given only a few must-haves from Santa's wife, Katrina:
1. All plumbing must be as modern as possible.
2. The antique furnishings they had in storage from relatives now gone were to be used.
3. A large workshop, but also a large fun/entertainment area for those long winter days after Christmas, to relieve the stress of a very hectic season.
4. A lot of red, which is her favorite color, because she says it cheers even the snowiest or foggiest days. And Kris's favorite color is green, so as much green as possible too!
And then, what luck! The community pitched in, with donations garlore! There was beds for the elves, and miscellaneous decorations for all the rooms and outside. Baby stuff for Karter, and a new laundry room for all! And things to entertain the dull hours away, such as a bowling alley, disco, and gym! Work benches and storage shelves for Santa's new shop. And everything new!
I designed my way around all the donated things. A beautiful house emerged, and I was glad. The stables and workshop took more time, just a tad. With five bedrooms, 5 and a half bathrooms, and two locker rooms, the place is immense. But it was definitely time well spent!
Now Santa's family and reindeer have a new, safer place to stay. Doing all this certainly made my day!
The lot traits are: home studio, Penny pixies, and homey.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: SimTresa
Origin ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FC3CEF09FCD411E880B46995527B6279
GALLERY COST: 8,953
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/WFpK4xn
ENTRY DETAILS: (Be sure to tell us about your entry)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Facebook PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December[ (please copy and paste into your entry post)
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Elf Bunker https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F38CE042FE3011E886FD526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns109&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST:$9,975.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/FQkAv9U
ENTRY DETAILS: The elves insisted on having bunk beds. Santa said; "We don't want another unfortunate incident! There will be absolutely no using the top bunks!" and promptly removed the ladders. Now the elves are not able to use the top bunks, but they don't mind. I figured every elf needs a train set, but unfortunately it was over $5000.00 and not in the budget, so we had to return it to the store (please ignore the trains in the pictures, I didn't have the heart to remove it completely)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December[ (please copy and paste into your entry post)
FORUM ID: MrsHosni
ORIGIN ID:EESAZ07
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Santas little Helper https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3F3B63C5FECA11E88772ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=EESAZ07&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 9.999,-
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/gallery/grbCwEX
ENTRY DETAILS: Santa redecorated one of his Elf rooms. He wanted his helpers to have a space to sleep, be creative and after a long day a nice cozy place in front of the fireplace. - I went with a traditional look and some nice festive decoration pieces.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December[
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: The Elf Hideaway https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5A31A7AE032C11E980E7ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $9,952
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/35SbDXg
ENTRY DETAILS: The Elf Hideaway has a cool winter-y room to sleep in and a warm, cheery room to relax in! Room for 4 of Santa's little helpers of either sex.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: This is only my second challenge. I haven't heard back from the first one yet as to my level, so I leave it up to you.
ROOM: Elf Retreat https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9DBE83F200B611E98C70B573E4FD424D?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $9,912
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/u3bNTo1
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. and Mrs. Claus wanted a nice room, tucked in a quiet corner of the house, where their helpers could get some well-deserved rest. . Building all those toys is a stressful job, so they included some recreation items in the room so their helpers could relax and unwind.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AliciaMaryAnne
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Claus https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5656572FFD8311E88490526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns109&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/CmNACp6
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. and Mrs. Claus are a good couple. They love food and are cheerful despite their current circumstances. Mrs. Claus is very skilled in the kitchen and Mr. Claus has developed excellent social and writing skill over the years. The elves are, creative, cheerful, good, and a little bit goofy. They love to play and have fun together when they are not busy building toys.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F312410AFEC911E88ABE77C0F1EC7B3C?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS109&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Kk7qaBz
ENTRY DETAILS: Kristopher Kringle, aka Santa Claus, is joined by his pretty wife and toddler son and four happy elves!
Kris is a painter extraordinaire and a muser. He is creative, cheerful, and self-assured. Katrina is a master chef with the essence of flavor in her grasp. She is also cheerful as well as being neat and a foodie. Their son Karter is independent.
The elves:
Danny Elfman is an artistic prodigy and music lover. He does delicate clockwork and deals with any music boxes, cds, and other media.
Geoff Elff is a rambunctious scamp and goofball. He handles all of the sports equipment and outdoor toys.
Evie Elfette is a whiz kid and a genius. She creates mechanical items and computers, tablets, etc.
Marta Elfson is a social butterfly and a perfectionist. She handles most of the talking dolls and any shipping concerns.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
Entry List (continued)
Expert
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 -’Twas the Month of December-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ⁂★Kringle Enterprises★⁂ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/75188557FFD111E889B5ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § N/A
LOT NAME: Forest Hideaway
GALLERY COST: § 241,145
TOTAL COST: § 241,145
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: ⁂★Kringle Enterprises★⁂ https://imgur.com/a/hAuak3A
ENTRY DETAILS: The Kringles and the Bells have been living for hundreds of years crafting toys for the children in the nice list. The main building is the house, it’s higher than the rest of the buildings and gets the best vista of the wild surroundings. The workshop is on the right and has an office, a space where to chill and the crafting zone. The reindeers have their sheltered and cozy stables too.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 -’Twas the Month of December-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: ⁂★Helpers Bedroom★⁂ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2B8254F5031611E98072B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §9,748
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: "Helpers bedroom" https://imgur.com/a/35cGnWF
ENTRY DETAILS: The three little helpers of the Kringles Enterprises like to share a bedroom. They have a small and quiet nook with a bookshelf to enjoy some reading and also a guitar for the carol singing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 -’Twas the Month of December-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: ⁂★Kringle-Bells★⁂ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FED6A40A004F11E98B76ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Kringle Bells https://imgur.com/a/Y6q40e6
ENTRY DETAILS: The Kringles and the Bells have been working together for hundreds of years in the Kringle Enterprises, crafting all the toys for the children in the nice list. Mochi and Pixel are just regular pets adapted to the North Pole climate.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Master
LOT: Kringle Abode https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3DAC44B503FD11E989D0526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Optimist's Outlook
GALLERY COST: 248,588
TOTAL COST: 251,588
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zsQLblD
ENTRY DETAILS: Please be kind, I don't own Seasons. So no snow pics and limited Christmas decorations. The Kringle Abode features a country farmhouse, garage, greenhouse, a fishing/swimming hole with soothing waterfall, an apple orchard and a refurbished barn with stables and workshop.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #109 - 'Twas the Month of December
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Master
LOT: (Link to where the build can be found with on The Gallery) https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5FC8B37C041911E98E99B573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=kittkat7147&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Santa's House G
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) https://imgur.com/a/9Gm9qZm
ENTRY DETAILS: In starting this build, I envisioned an Old World Santa scenario. I was inspired by the architectural style of ares like Bavaria with half-timbered exteriors. The interiors are rustic and Old World as well. There are modern conveniences in the bathrooms but not much in the way of modern entertainments like computers and TVs. The client's helpers really need to stay focused on their work to keep up with demand, and Mr. Klaus really prefers handcrafts and reading for entertainment anyway.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kitkats.simporium
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/kitkatssimporium
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @Vicingus
Room Challenge: @ajones0516
Sim Challenge: @Pinkusfamily
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
2nd Place: @flobobunny and @AfterMidnight
Room Challenge:
1st Place: @Allears
2nd Place: @iampes23
Sim Challenge: @AlJay
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: @13Vader
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
Master
Comments
1st Place: @KittKat7147
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 9th January 2019
Double-checking the address, you follow the walkway up to the front door. It’s an older house, but someone has put effort into the upkeep and looks welcoming. The message only said that your assistance would be of great help, but no other details.
You go to knock but the door gives way with a creek under your knuckles. The air has that faint tint of chalk dust, incongruent with the image the house presented upon approach.
“Hello?” you call out, not wanting to intrude without invitation. Not to mention feeling slightly uneasy at the open door.
There comes a crash from somewhere inside, but then a voice calls back, “Hello! Yes, I’m here! Just a moment!”
And true to word, a moment later a kindly-looking older gentleman is at the door. He’s dressed in overalls, and from the look and smell of it, he’s covered in chalk-dust.
“Mr. Gizinski?” you ask, just to ensure you really are at the right house.
“Yes, sorry, I was just cleaning the erasers. Come in, come in!”
You follow him into the living room - or what would have usually been a living room, except this one was filled with small desks and chairs, a chalkboard, easels, toys, and boxes of who-knows-what. Shelves filled with books lined every wall. There is so much crammed into the room that there’s hardly any room to walk.
“As you can see, I’m running out of space here,” he says, pushing some desks aside to make more room for the two of you. “That’s why I need you.”
“Oh! You wish for… an addition?”
“No, no. Oh no, that would never do. It would look so awkward on this house…”
You can appreciate a person who appreciates architectural aesthetics.
“No, I think I need a whole new place, a new daycare and school for these delightful children! My passion has always been expanding the minds of our youth, bringing the wide knowledge of the world into their grasps and watching their eyes fill with wonder.”
“Oh! Yes, I see, a daycare.” You glance around at all the desks and learning toys. “I must say, I’ve never seen one that is so- well… educational!”
“That’s why the parents come to me, I think. My daycare isn’t just a babysitting service, I teach them things that the schools don’t. Sure, they learn maths and languages, but what about a love of arts? Appreciation for nature? Ancient history and future technologies? I want them to know that ‘there are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy’!”
You recognize the quote from Shakespeare, and find yourself wishing you had had him as a teacher back in your day! So much passion, so much love for the children. It’s a refreshing experience and you are being caught up in it, already starting to sketch out some ideas.
“So, school area, bathrooms, kitchen,” you mumble as you go.
“Yes, yes! And play and nap areas,” he adds.
You look up and smile. “I think you - and your children - are going to be quiet happy.”
THE BRIEF
Create a daycare center with space for the following:
Cafeteria
Restrooms
Learning area
Play area
Nap area
The layout should be mostly open to allow for one adult to oversee multiple children
Size: no larger than 30x30
Budget: 89,000
Room Challenge
Create the play area for the daycare. It can be indoor or outdoor, but it cannot be more than 35 squares in total.
Budget: 12, 000
Sims Challenge
Create a household consisting of the owner of the daycare, one helper and at least 2 toddler daycare participants.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS110 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Starting out
LOT: Fort Fun Times https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/37F980720E4411E98F9BB573E4FD424D?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2500
LOT NAME: Deadgrass Discoveries
GALLERY COST: 85778
TOTAL COST: 88278
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/MlYfOJS
ENTRY DETAILS: I have a very fond memory from when I was toddler, my mom would bring me to an indoor garden to run around. What a wonderful place in the dead of winter! I still think indoor public gardens are a wonderful luxury in winter. Anyways, this build is a daycare for toddlers with a Fort built around a center atrium. It is a square build with a round dome to accommodate the magnolia tree. The center atrium is the play area for the toddlers. Mr. Gizinski and his daughter live on site.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: not used
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Christelle
ORIGIN ID: Stel85
LEVEL:Starting out
LOT: no idea how to get the link (still new to this) https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5CC3298A0ED111E98D4A526B46B29011?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Stel85&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME:Dino Daycare
GALLERY COST: $86,325
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rp2QDo1
ENTRY DETAILS: Dino Daycare is a daycare for toddlers and kids. We believe in learning through play and therefore provide a safe environment for 6 learners in total. We have a reading corner, a creative corner, a fantasy play area, carpet time, we do not believe in worksheets, so tables are there for lunch time or for play time. We have a sandpit area, monkey bars and splash-pool. We also teach the kids about gardening etc. Layout of the daycare is open-plan so the 2 daycare-moms can see what is happening at all times. We have a separate bathroom for boys and girls and we also have a toddler bathroom. The owner of the daycare, Izumi Yoshida, regularly makes her rounds through the daycare and also loves to read stories to the kids. She has had experience with kids with learning barriers, etc, so she put in a bubble wall as it seems to calm them down while the other kids are playing. It is also very important to have good communication with parents and staff so Izumi made sure to have an office. If the teacher is busy and parents want to see the teacher, the not so important stuff is written down and put in the mailbox which is apparently in the office
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: Gizinski https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E6EAA29F0E4711E98EC5B573E4FD424D?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Mr. Gizinski https://imgur.com/a/kKdAbaC
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr Gizinski has a new facility to educate and influence his tiny clients!
Here are Mr. Gizinski, his daughter Laura and their six precious charges.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Christelle
ORIGIN ID: Stel85
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: Yoshida https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/530D0FB80ED811E9810B526B46B29011?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Stel85&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rp2QDo1
ENTRY DETAILS: Izumi Yoshida bought a lot and started with a Daycare Centre: Dino Daycare. Here is the Yamada sisters, otherwise known as "Teachers" with 3 of the learners from the daycare centre.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
TWITTER TAG:
Twitter id:@Christe95778916
TUMBLR LINK:
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Rainbow Daycare https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E8AF343E0C9A11E983A477C0F1EC7B3C
LOT COST: 1,500base
LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow
GALLERY COST: 58,446
TOTAL COST: 59,946
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Z0q0KHY
ENTRY DETAILS: This small daycare caters mostly to toddlers, but it does have a couple of bassinets for babies as well. The lawn was specially planted to make the grounds more appealing to children. The fenced back yard has plenty of room for them to play or just wander around without risking them wandering out into the street or into the desert. If for any reason the daycare ever had to close and be sold, it can easily be converted into a house.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/06E547FE0DC311E98C2C526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS110&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,500
LOT NAME: Newcrest, Tranquil Crescent 30x30 name changed to Colorful Castle Daycare
GALLERY COST: $86,492
TOTAL COST: $88,992
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DSyU1nx (sorry no captions this time--moving in 2 days and I just do not have any more spare time )
ENTRY DETAILS: The Colorful Castle Daycare has an open floor plan for keeping an eye on the children as much as Simly possible. The reception/ child check-in is inside the front door. The bathrooms and room dividers section off the nap area from the other areas, but one can see through the slotted room divider easily. There are two play areas, one inside and one outside, with educational and fun toys as well as a reading "circle" and activity tables. Two large bathrooms complete with tubs and toddler potties will help keep kids clean and happy. The is a full kitchen with large table to eat at. And there is, of course, a large learning area! Fences surround the two doors into the building and divide the play area from the entrance, with gates which lock. This is to prevent children from just running out of the building into possible dangers. There is also a gate and fence around the reception area. All you need to add is workers and kids to have a great time at this daycare!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/825565380E0811E98302ADD8C8E84D99?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent in Newcrest 30x30 lot
GALLERY COST: $62,134
TOTAL COST: $64,634
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/1xccQHb
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Gizinski was really excited about his new daycare center and he named it "Bright Tomorrows Daycare". He worked hard at laying out a plan to make it run smoothly and give him the opportunity to teach those young minds. Reluctantly, he decided that he just couldn't accept toddlers. Since this is a one-man operation, he just couldn't devote the extra time to the toddlers that they would need. But he designed the new center to have all the facilities he would need for his dear children - a reading center with loads of books and a puppet theater, arts and crafts, a teaching center, play area, kitchen and dining room, and a quiet area in the corner without windows where the children could take naps. The center of the room was open, with plenty of space for group games like "Mother May I?" and "Simon Says", and activities such as exercises and dancing. Outside there is a playground and a garden area so he can teach them to grow plants and watch them wonder at nature as their plants start to grow. There's also a couple of bird feeders to encourage bird watching.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No cc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL:Established
LOT: Gizinski's Daycare
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8B3F838F0DE611E980D4ADD8C8E84D99
LOT NAME:Tranquil Cresent in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $86,468
TOTAL COST: $88,968
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/v8wjCIO
ENTRY DETAILS: "Gizinski's Higher Learning" is a daycare and Education Center. It has a capacity for 12 children. 4 infants, 4 toddlers, and 4 children. This is ideal for 4 families with three children. It not only provides daycare but the children will be given many opportunities to expand their learning in music, arts, science, reading, nature and many more areas of education. This facility is created with the thought that 2 caregivers would be in charge. One to mainly focus on the children's education and the other to take care of meal prep, clean up and monitoring the infants and children during nap time.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AE26E9300FDE11E982CE526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 9000
LOT NAME: The Old Salt House in San Myshuno - My lot name " Lil'Shakespeare Library "
GALLERY COST: $ 88,888
TOTAL COST: 97,888
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/y7w7jI4
ENTRY DETAILS: The lil'Shakespeare Library is more than just a place of learning.. Set in San Myshuno at the Old Salt House lot. The lil'Shakespeare Library is a triumph of urban renewal..Set in the Spice Market Neighborhood . It's A family neighborhood famous for its Spice Festival, Flea Market and dockland views.
Knowing that Mr Gizinski was passionate about a unique way to learn and had so much love for children.. I went back in my mind to the Many wonderful Schools from Sims 3 which had very pleasing architectural aesthetics. Such as the Sims 3 Aurora Skies ,- Nature & Nurture learning Academy ,The Tiny Protogy Learning Center and the newest Sims 4 LLama Land Library. I tried to take aspects I felt he would appreciate from each one and combined them in to this - The Lil'Shakespeare library..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @DianePink
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: equuest
ORIGIN ID: cyprinsims
LEVEL: I'm not sure. I'll leave that up to the judge's discretion.
LOT: Bunnie Daycare https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E0D47E9213CC11E981C0ADD8C8E84D99?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=bns110&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000
LOT NAME: Fern Park
GALLERY COST: 64,621
TOTAL COST: 68,482
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/albums/72157704088909761
ENTRY DETAILS: As I already created a daycare before, I wanted to go a different direction with this one. Inspired by freezer bunnies, I decided to make this entry focused on pastel colors. This daycare is for both toddler and child sims.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Gizinski
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/62C2E6260E3811E9808477C0F1EC7B3C
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/E6dL2tj
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Gizinski and his daughter Calliope (Who prefers to go by Call) are in charge of running "Gizinski's Higher Learning Daycare and Education Center" Currently they have one family, but with the new building, they are planning on expanding their service. Mr. Gizinski is a genius who loves the arts and music. Call, is a genius like her father but loves to play, she is a goofball and has a lot of fun with the kids! She is also family oriented and dreams of having a family of her own one day. Currently they care for 3 children; Liam, Tiara, and Serenity. Liam is a genius, he loves to learn, and he loves Mr. Gizinski. Tiara is creative and really enjoys the creative aspect that the daycare provides. Serenity is a toddler and she is very curious. This building and play area give her many opportunities to satisfy her curiosity. Their parents are very pleased that they are able to bring their children to this wonderful center with such wonderful people to care for their children.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK : N/A
Expert
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Oliana
ORIGIN ID: jadeiam
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Little Rainbows https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9293A42A0E5511E9833EB573E4FD424D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jadeiam&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Cresent, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 86,334
TOTAL COST: 88,834
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Little Rainbows Kindergarden https://imgur.com/a/RKEmy2X
ENTRY DETAILS: Little Rainbows Kindergarden and Daycare will fill your little Simlings with laughter, joy, sunshine and fun, all while gently teaching them through reading, writing, art, music and technology. We at Little Rainbows take pride in nourishing young minds to inspire creativity and development, carefully balancing learning with fun, so your little Simlings will get the best out of every day!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #110 - Teeny Tots Daycare
FORUM ID:Abelhinha35
ORIGIN ID: Issabella14
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: 30x30
LOT COST: 2 500
LOT NAME: Domus Familiars (Brindleton Bay)
GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8EECC254112811E984A0526B46B29011?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Issabella14&max=50&maxis=false
TOTAL COST: 88 783
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/albums/72157702105847752
ENTRY DETAILS: Teeny Tots Daycare is a little different to your normal daycare centers. Come a see for yourself you might just fall in love with the place, and be rest assured that our little bundles of joy will be very happy there
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None - I used MOO, DEBUG and unlocksentitlements.
TWITTER TAG: Issabella14 - https://twitter.com/
FORUM ID: Laireen35
ORIGIN ID: Laireen35
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A8610C5311DC11E98147 B573E4FD424D
LOT COST: 4,000 §
LOT NAME: Willow Creek Archive
GALLERY COST: 85,000 §
TOTAL COST: 89,000 §
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qSVTV2tBeKKzwH6p8
ENTRY DETAILS:
The G.R.E.A.T. Daycare
At Gizinski's Recreational Educational Academy for Toddlers (GREAT for short), we pay great attention to all your kid's needs. We provide paramount care and education, build characters and social skills, and make sure your child is properly prepared for higher learning. By the age of six, they will be ready to face the world with a positive mindset. Enroll now, as there are limited openings.
Layout:
2 story, old brick house, refurbished to fit the needs and regulations for a daycare. Open spaces all over.
Ground floor: The entire ground floor is open plan, wrapping around the stairs to the upper floor. Only the bathroom is totally closed off by floor to ceiling walls, the rest of the floor is open. Nap rooms are closed off with half walls.
Ground floor includes: Entrance area. Wardrobe for the kids. Information board for the parents.
Two nap rooms. Hallways. Bathroom. Kitchen and lunch room. Laundry nook. Back door hallway leading to the outside playground.
Upstairs: Open space recreational and educational area. Gated off.
The entire upper floor is totally open space, so Mr. Gizinski can watch all the kids, from any corner of the floor. Also there is an open view to the floor below, so even if he's up here, he can see the front door, the kitchen and other important areas of downstairs.
Upper floor includes: Arts & Crafts area, Physical Educations area, Reading nook, Gaming area, Educational area, Pets, Play area.
Outside:
The playground includes swings, a slide, a sandpit, a hopscotch area and loads of toys, a small vegetable garden and seating area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: No
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Laireen35
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #110 - Young Minds
FORUM ID: Kementari
ORIGIN ID: Kementari1771
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Laugh N' Learn https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7E73E5813C511E9888F526B46B29011
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: 85,497
TOTAL COST: 87,997
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: SIMplicity https://simplicitysims.blogspot.com/2019/01/ts4-laugh-n-learn.html
ENTRY DETAILS: A bright and colorful school ready to expand and inspire the minds of our youth. Traditional subjects are covered here but also Gardening to grow there own meals and learn about nutrition, Pets to teach the kids responsibility, Music and Dance to keep the kids active but in a fun way.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: @Kementari1771
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kementari.sim or SIMplicity
TUMBLR LINK: don't have one
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE: #110 -Young Minds-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:◎Storybook Daycare◎ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FAD17A1D146311E988C78C7810F253DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Dachsund's Creeek (Brindleton Bay)
GALLERY COST: § 88,997
TOTAL COST: § 88,997
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: B'n'S #110 YOUNG MINDS: "Storybook Daycare" https://imgur.com/a/PAqlj6k
ENTRY DETAILS: We found this old Tudor style house and thought it would be great for an upgrade while keeping the old vibe from the latest daycare.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #110 -Young Minds-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: ◎Daycare Crew◎ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3CA2779614C811E984C70E70B7F05217?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: B'n'S #110 YOUNG MINDS: "Daycare Crew" https://imgur.com/a/LhO24T9
ENTRY DETAILS: Darren and Lorna work in the Storybook Daycare. They take care of babies, toddlers and kids. They love to see how the children play and learn with them, and they love seeing them grow up too, despite having to say them goodbye. Some of them still come to visit or call to keep contact.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @JojoMOMSTER
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @JojoMOMSTER
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
2nd Place: @SimTresa
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @AlJay
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
2nd Place: @Kementari
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
Master
Comments
1st Place: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 23rd January 2019
You arrive at the marina with time to spare. Karl had told you that your meeting was with a businessman, but he wanted to meet you at the docks. You arrive at the slip number and moored in front of you is a somewhat derelict boat, held in place by a crane. You strain your eyes upward and see a woman on board cleaning the glass on a port hole, and a man gathering up some rope.
"Ahoy there" calls the man, waving his hand over his head. He tells you to board the yacht via the gangplank from the pier.
Once on-board, the man walks over to you and shakes your hand. His hands feel calloused and rough. As he smiles at you, you notice there are crinkles around his eyes and his face looks weather beaten. “Isn’t she a beaut?" he says, admiring the boat. You look around the boat nodding your head, but see planks missing from the main walkway and some seawood dangling from a rigging.
"Oh don't mind how she looks now...it's how she's going to look."
You peer at him not quite understanding what he means and think that you might be the next swabbie.
"umm....Mr....", you start.
"Oh, sorry, name's John, Captain John Buttercups, and the little lady up there is my First Mate, Cordelia, and this boat used to be magnificent until she tangled with a hurricane off the coast. She sunk near some rocks, but we salvaged her and she's back. And that's where you come in."
"It is?" you say, still not quite sure what the Captain is looking for.
"Yes, I was hoping that you would take on the job of restoring her to her former glory."
"Well, I am not in the habit of restoring boats, Captain..." you start to say.
"But a boat is like a house, just on water. I know you can do it. And it's not like we want a cruise liner or anything" Captain says smiling broadly.
"Well, that's true, you say. So, what exactly are you looking for?" You take out your pad and pen and start taking notes.
"Well, the boat is completely gutted, so I would say 3 bedrooms, a master bedroom, a guest bedroom and the crew's quarters. We really want the master bedroom to be luxurious with our own en suite and balcony. The crew's quarters can be shared, but needs 2 single beds. And there should be another bathroom."
"Anything else?" you ask jotting things down.
"Well, of course, a galley kitchen...most definitely a chef's kitchen. And a grand living space with a bar and some entertainment. And Cordelia likes to read out on deck, so a good library and lots of deck chairs to relax and enjoy the ocean. Any other surprises would be welcome to help us relax and enjoy life. But that's about it."
You look at the boat again and close your notebook as a seagull squawks overhead. “I think we can do this. So, I guess it's Anchors Aweigh!"
THE BRIEF
Budget: $300K (includes the cost of the lot)
Design a boat. Can be any type of boat from a yacht to a houseboat.
Any lot size, any world, any style. Can be multi-levels..
Must have 3 bedrooms. One master bedroom with a balcony and ensuite. A guest bedroom. Crew's quarters, can be a shared space, but must have 2 single beds. An extra bathroom.
Chef's galley kitchen.
Living area with bar and entertainment. Library could be included here or in a separate space.
Lots of deck chairs on deck.
Must be on water or an "illusion" of water and docked at a pier with a walkway from the pier to the boat.
Sim Challenge
Create Captain John Buttercups and Cordelia and show ways they enjoy the nautical lifestyle. You can make them any stage from Young Adult to Adult to Elder, but their attire and traits should be attuned to their boating ways.
Room Challenge:
Create the Chef's galley kitchen
Budget: 18,000
Kitchen should be no larger than 5 x 10 (50 total squares)
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS111 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Starting out
LOT: Carpe Aestas https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ECBBE8C51D3911E988D005DB1F9D54CF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:12000
LOT NAME: Hound's Head, Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: 287980
TOTAL COST: 299980
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://imgur.com/a/gUXINes
ENTRY DETAILS: Carpe Aestas is where Captain John, the crew, and Nautico spend their summer on board or touring around the various worlds.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:I hope navigability is not going to be the acid test for this. Constructive criticism for all aspects as applicable please, build, photography and presentation
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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)
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: Vicingus
ORIGIN ID: Vicingus
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Modern Houseboat
LOT COST: $41.704
LOT NAME: Riverside Roost https://www.ea.com/da-dk/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/288E0FC61F3711E984390E70B7F05217?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Vicingus&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $164.295
TOTAL COST: $205.999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Z3Up1F5
ENTRY DETAILS: While renovating the boat, a catamaran, they found it in bad shape. After some discussions they decided it was not worth to make it fully sail-able again, at least not by itself. To honor the old boat they decided to make it their new home, why they choose a lovely spot near the riverside, and renovated the boat to a modern home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: -
TWITTER TAG: Vicingus
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: SmallAurelius
ORIGIN ID: SmallAurelius
LEVEL: n/a - first entry
ROOM: Room Cost Verified - https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/16912233/#Comment_16912233 (Thanks for verifying @BuildnShare, I currently don't link my socials with TS4 so I appreciate the help)
GALLERY COST: $17,968
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/85MpkH2
ENTRY DETAILS: "Nautica Home Chef Galley" - This room is a 'home chef' grade kitchen, a step below the industrial standard, but extremely comforting for a food-loving sim to have everything within reach. I made it as a kitchen-only, with no dining space, as no professional kitchen has a space where you should eat (though who doesn't take a chip every now and then).
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure. I would also be very open to feedback on taking the showcase shots (I've read the guide and spent quite a while taking the shots but I know they could be better!)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: (MOO used) @Severinka (ECO kitchen set), @ShinokKCRS4 (Delight kitchen set, and Liz dining set decor), @SIMcredible (Industrial kitchen set), and @ArtVitalex (Brooklyn bedroom set). Thanks so much to the creators!
TWITTER TAG: -
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: SmallAurelius
ORIGIN ID: SmallAurelius
LEVEL: -
HOUSEHOLD: Link n/a due to CC - it's called Buttercups under my user SmallAurelius
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BIFJUQd
ENTRY DETAILS:
Cap'n John Buttercups and his first mate/wife Cordelia love the freedom of the ocean and spending the many simoleons John got from selling deep-sea loot on improving their houseboat. Cordelia is often judged for being with such an older man, but she's not (just) a gold digger; more reserved than her other half yet also a nature lover, the fit is perfect with John self-assured enough for the both of them and the rest of their shared lifetime with a passion to share between them. They both have a decent tan and are fairly fit due to their outdoorsy lifestyle. John is still quite a babe despite his age, as his passion for life and his young wife keep him sprightly.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Cordelia with CC (face: S-Club WM, Eyelid 201702; S_MouthCornersN04; nose by RemusSirion)(formal: Simalicious ‘Rina’)(swim: pleyita Basic Intimates patterned). There was one other nose shadow thing but I couldn't find what CC item it was
TWITTER TAG: @SmallAurelius
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Starting out
HOUSEHOLD: Cap John and Cordelia https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/27F002F31D2111E98C70DCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS111 Anchors Aweigh SIM Entry https://imgur.com/a/jkZHbIp
ENTRY DETAILS: Captain John and Cordelia take the summer off to travel aboard their boat. Here they are in their practical nautical attire.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, my focus is on proper presentation, if possible would like directed coaching regarding aspects of building the best possible presentation.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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)
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: A Whirl Wind Romance https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/995207291EB711E981038EBC8618DA0D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/BYgB0Zk
ENTRY DETAILS: She was new in town. For him it was love at first sight. There was a Whirl Wind Romance. He swept her off her feet. They became inseparable. After 2 weeks he proposed. She suggested they Elope. On their Honeymoon on His yacht, They got tangled in a Hurricane off the coast. There were whispers around Windenburg - That he did not even know her last name.. Oh- He thought he knew enough.
Or Did he ? !
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Bayou Beauty HouseboaBayou Beauty Houseboat https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9E0E978919F811E9877B0E70B7F05217
LOT COST: 2500
LOT NAME: Potter's Splay
GALLERY COST: 182,604
TOTAL COST: 185104
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cxy246I
ENTRY DETAILS: This houseboat was inspired by an image of a Cajun houseboat, so I thought Willow Creek would be the best place to build. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the guest bedroom and bath on the main deck. I tried to choose wall coverings and furniture that would make sense on a ship.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Sirena https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CE6F0B521B4711E980D98C7810F253DA
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Bathe DeRill - Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $244,568
TOTAL COST: $247,568
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Al7efWM
ENTRY DETAILS: The Sirena is named after a mermaid that Captain John met back when he was scuba diving in Island Paradise. It is a luxury yacht with state of the art technology and can accommodate four crew members, one - two guests, as well as the boats owners.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the art on the boat is made by myself, AlJay2000
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PhantasmKiss
ORIGIN ID: PhantasmKiss
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Private Lakehouse https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CDD29B501D2611E988A605DB1F9D54CF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=PhantasmKiss&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §12,000
LOT NAME: Dresden House, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: §287,883
TOTAL COST: §299,883
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://phantasmkiss.tumblr.com/post/182179044888/private-lakehouse
ENTRY DETAILS: For this build, I attempted realism. I didn't want my boat to feel landlocked, so a lot of the budget was spent on water. The end result is a small yacht with three bedrooms and three bathrooms which looks like it could take at least a bit of a turn around a private lake. Rooms are small, with as much function to each as possible. More information is on my tumblr, linked above.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes; This is my first entry into a Build-N-Share competition and my first time working with a budget, so I'd like to know how I did allocating simoleons. For example; was the giant lake a good decision, despite how small the yacht ended up?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: #NoCC
TUMBLR LINK: https://phantasmkiss.tumblr.com/
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID: saramonster
LEVEL: Assign me a level please
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DAC7AC881D7C11E98948 DCDB07AD48B5
LOT COST: $8.500
LOT NAME: Twin Oracle point
GALLERY COST: $257 679
TOTAL COST: $266 179
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/lCkmKBU
ENTRY DETAILS: This yacht is perfect for the modern captain. The yacht is located in Newcrest on a lake, and consists of 3 different levels. The lower level rooms the galley kitchen, dining room, office space, music room, a second living area, a guest bedroom, a bathroom and the crew's quarters with beds and a bathroom. The middle level is the primary entertaining area, with modern but classic seating furniture, a big library and a bar to match. The third level is the master suite and ensuite, with closet space and seating. All the levels have huge decks with lots of seating space.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes plz
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No mods
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: ~ " The Searinity " ~ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A40774991DF111E98DE8DCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: In Windenburg at the Bathe De Rill Lot ( I named the lot ~ "The Searinity " ~ )
GALLERY COST: 244,375
TOTAL COST: 247,375
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/4ZxkeFT
ENTRY DETAILS: Working with what The captain salvaged and a generous budget. I am proud to say I restored "The Searenity" To its former glory and then some.. Wanting to surprise his wife Captain John Buttercups, gave me full charge of the restoration. So using the old items that were salvaged , adding new items and borrowing ideas from the Captain's head The Yacht became something more then even I had in mind. We Then painted it a Beautiful White (The Captain's wife's favorite color ) And a Navy Blue ( the Captain was in the Navy as a youth )..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please , YES
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CF6D0E991E8011E980AE8EBC8618DA0D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=rachelshennan&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Tail's End
GALLERY COST: 293,654
TOTAL COST: 296,654
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2019/01/this-is-bns-number-111-we-were-tasked.html
ENTRY DETAILS: I was inspired by luxury yachts and decided to try and recreate one myself. This was a challenge, I only had a couple of days and I'd never built a 'boat' before. I wanted something more modern on the outside but luxury traditional on the inside. There's a mix of styles. Blue and white is a theme throughout, very nautical but also neutral and calming.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yeah
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL:Established
ROOM: Sirena's Kitchen https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/10A906B41B4811E981FD8C7810F253DA
GALLERY COST:$17,991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EEdLm9i
ENTRY DETAILS: The kitchen in The Sirena is a commercial kitchen big enough to handle the large dinner parties that Captain John likes to have. I used debug items so it appears as if the kitchen staff are preparing supper, most of the debug items will not show up in the gallery though.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Buttercups' Galley https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/511A1ED01DB611E98C7105DB1F9D54CF?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $17,965
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/OOitRh9
ENTRY DETAILS: Galley with eat-in dining space designed with plenty of storage. Lots of space in the cooking area for more than one cook. Most items are kept stored behind doors for safety in case of choppy seas. For convenience, some items are left out on shelves with safety bars. Large windows allow for great views while eating, and also while at the sink.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD:Buttercups https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF18EC1619FD11E985670E70B7F05217
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wNUNMF4
ENTRY DETAILS: John Buttercups grew up on the sea, learning how to steer a ship and fish and everything else associated with living on the ocean form his parents. Cordelia lived on the coast but spent a lot of time at sea as well. The two met in High School and instantly hit it off, marrying as soon as they could and setting out to live their lives at sea as much as possible. When their first ship was badly damaged, it seemed the perfect time to have a houseboat built just for them.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
Expert
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ★The Albatross★ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3060F4311F5111E989678C7810F253DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 3.000
LOT NAME: Bath de Rill
GALLERY COST: § 278.931
TOTAL COST: § 281.931
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Anchors Aweigh: "The Albatross" https://imgur.com/a/qc0v4L8
ENTRY DETAILS: The Albatross is a solid and classic looking boat, ready for sailing the 7 seas and endure come what may. For this challenge I went for a ready-to-set-sail-from-the-dock theme. So I created a small garden, a paying parking lot, the access stairs with some cargo around and a couple of street food stalls (sushi as we are by the sea and Indian for vegetarians) on the front of the lot. On the back there are a couple of cranes and 2 crate transports. The lot has plenty of amenities and fits up to 8 people.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: The Buttercups https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5B5F960C1FC111E98AC88C7810F253DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS#111 Anchors Aweigh: "The Buttercups" https://imgur.com/a/Ayd9JUQ
ENTRY DETAILS: The buttercups love each other as they love sailing the world. Today is their first day in the Albatross. They will spend the day docked and will set sail tomorrow when the members of the crew arrive. This day is about they getting to know their new floating home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Master
LOT: Nauti-Bouy https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4EB33EF61E8511E983EDDCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 8,500
LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 291,450
TOTAL COST: 299,950
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ss1umf6
ENTRY DETAILS: Nauti-Bouy is a luxury yacht with a master suite, 2 guest cabins, a small study and plenty of space to party. It also features a diving deck at the stern.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
Results
Starting Out -:
Comments
1st Place: @Vicingus
Room Challenge: @SmallAurelius aurelius
Sim Challenge: @JojoMOMSTER
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
2nd Place: @SimTresa
Room Challenge: @Allears
Sim Challenge: @SimTresa
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
Master
Comments
1st Place: @gmcrozier
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 6th February 2019
You almost want to look at your drink and make sure someone didn’t slip something into it. You’ve seen twins before, but not quite like this. They are not only identical in their features, but their hair is done the same way, they have the exact same outfit on, and even their accessories match!
“We couldn’t ever be away from one another,” the first says. You think this one is Freya, but you’ve already gotten them mixed up.
The other, whom you are sure is Phoebe, agrees. “It would break our hearts!”
“And besides, this will help us save on bills!”
Well, that is a very practical approach, you agree.
“So we’d like a house that matches us!” You’ve given up trying to remember which one is which now.
“Well, two, but one.”
“Oh, a duplex!” You’re a little surprised that they didn’t seem to know the term but you finally realize what they’ve been getting at. “Two houses in a single building.”
They both grin. Even their reactions perfectly mirror one another.
“Perfect!” they say in unison
“So what do you both need in your houses?”
They each begin to speak, finishing each other’s sentences and reminding one another of a forgotten detail or offering a new idea. Eventually you have a list and go back over it to be sure.
“So you’ll each need two bedrooms, a third spare room that can be used as an office or hobby room, open living area, a shared backyard for ‘wicked’ parties with a pool and outdoor facilities. You generally want a more modern feel but you’re open to ideas, and you’d love a balcony somewhere to enjoy the views.”
They both nod excitedly as you read off each point and finally clap at the end.
“You’re the best!” Phoebe says - you think?
“We can’t thank you enough!” Freya cries - maybe?
THE BRIEF
Budget: 120,000
Create a duplex for identical twins Freya and Phoebe. Any town, no larger than 30x40 lot.
The duplex should be two connected residences which each contain:
★ 2 bedrooms
★ 1 extra room for office or hobbies
★ An open living concept
★ Shared backyard with pool, facilities, and room for parties
★ At least one balcony
Generally modern style
Sim Challenge
Create identical twins Freya and Phoebe. They are young adults, and have a lot of friends they like to have over for parties.
Room Challenge
Create an office or hobby room for Freya/Pheobe.
★ Budget: 18,000
★ Size: No large than 20 squares
Entry List
Starting Out
N/A
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: jeswainston65
ORIGIN ID: jeswainston65
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5984DC9323F911E986BC8EBC8618DA0D?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jeswainston65&max=50&maxis=false
https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B8C8F82B255A11E98F8D8C7810F253DA?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jeswainston65&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/gp/[email protected]/U69iJ3
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya wants to be an actress, Pheobe wants to be a DJ. Each have their own colour scheme, a central party area with pool, and their own office where they can worl on their careers.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Willing to accept constructive creative criticism.
https://flickr.com/gp/[email protected]/mLeevC
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: DoubleTrouble https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2291496226B311E98EC77E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/gallery/1YBTAYo
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya & Phoebe are Sisters & Best friends. They are identical mirror images of each other. They are not only identical in their features - their hair is done the same way, they have the exact outfit on and even their accessories match. Yet they are opposites. But like Matching book ends they complement each other. One is neat , the other is a slob. One is artistic ,the other wants to be a you-tube celebrity. They both love the out doors and they both love to entertain company.. With many friends they have fun and party in to the night ..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: sawdust **
ORIGIN ID: sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Modern Duplex https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DA7E8EC925D611E98F9A7E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Sandtrap Flat
GALLERY COST: $118,495
TOTAL COST: $119,995
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/pRv50NY
ENTRY DETAILS: Modern Duplex offers 2 homes in one. Each is a 2 bed, 1 and 1/2 bath home with an additional office/utility room which could be converted to a third bedroom. It has open plan living with access to a shared backyard complete with B-B-Q facilities, al fresco dining and pool. The upstairs bedrooms have access to a large shared balcony that covers the width of the two homes. Each home is a mirror image of the other. Decor is modern with a slightly colourful and funky beat to match the energy of the twins.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: CC Free, MOO used
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: , Established
LOT: Double trouble https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1F02FF8626A111E98E3D795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow in Oasis Springs ( I named it Double Trouble )
GALLERY COST: 118,453
TOTAL COST: 119,953
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/O5vUBxc
ENTRY DETAILS: Located in Oasis Springs ,at Pebble Burrow. Pebble Burrow is in the Bedrock Strait section of Oasis Springs. Bedrock Strait is a working-class neighborhood. New households to Oasis Springs usually settle here first because the properties are less expensive here compared to other neighborhoods. That's Why Pebble Burrow was chosen, Not only for its Gorgeous desert Views, But the price tag was right.. The empty lot was Valued at $1.500 . A Duplex was built to Match Twins Freya & Phoebe . The Two are inseparable , Mirror images of each other. Yet they are opposites. But like Matching book ends they complement each other..Each Unit contains- on the 2nd floor- 2 bed rooms , Office & a Bathroom . Main floor has an open concept with a kitchen, dining area living room & a Bath room.. Shared in the yard is a pool and enough space through out for guests and for Entertaining..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double **
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Caribbean Dream https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/262AA540264911E988BE6B74343DD635
LOT COST: $2500.00
LOT NAME: Deadgrass Discoveries in Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: $116,831.00 (I had my cost pretty much exact, but I wanted a picture in the gallery that didn't have rain. Turns out there was a severe thunderstorm causing a lot of damage, and there must have been some damage I missed )
TOTAL COST:$119,331.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/4SMi0En
ENTRY DETAILS:
I had a hard time deciding between this one and one of my other builds. The other one has triple the downloads in the gallery already, so I may have shot myself in the foot, but this one makes me happy
Freya and Phoebe have decided to move to the beautiful Siminican Republic! Their jobs give them the flexibility to work from home, so they figured it might as well be somewhere fun! They have purchased a modern Caribbean style home that has the perfect backyard for throwing some great parties. They are excited to begin their new life in a tropical country.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the artwork is by AlJay2000
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: established
LOT: Mirror Image https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CEE84BA1274F11E985D6048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,400
LOT NAME: Inner Circle
GALLERY COST: 117,438
TOTAL COST: 119,838
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nISaHg5
ENTRY DETAILS: I was trying for a bright, coastal color scheme that suited Del Sol Valley, thus lots of green and white with some yellow and blue in the interior. Both sides are completely identicial with the exception of a completed mural in the right half and a crookedly plced stereo. The backyard has plenty of room and options for partying - swimming, grilling, dancing, just hanging out.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: MACDesign *
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL:
LOT: Modern Farmhouse Duplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C871E700273611E987687E6A61392AEA?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=MAC-DESIGN&sortby=downloads&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Potter's Splay
GALLERY COST: 115,758
TOTAL COST: 118,258
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow Album https://imgur.com/gallery/CnuJUtF
ENTRY DETAILS: Build submission for clients, Phoebe and Freya and the "Seeing Double" Challenge. After seeing some prior submissions on the thread, I wanted to come up with an option for the twins that was more homey, but still offered a modern style and finish. Coming in under budget, this twin farmhouse duplex is designed to be newly renovated and perfectly mirrored. Each of the twin residencies feature; 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, a small office space, open living & eating quarters, hobby room, as well as a shared pool & bar patio. Enjoy!
Quick tip, identifying the twins is easy! Phoebe is left handed, and Freya is right! ... or... is it... the other way around ?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Thank you.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: bb.moveobjects only
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN @BuildnShare do you still want me in Starting out?
LOT COST:3500
LOT NAME: Cacti Casa, Oasis Springs https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E65C695279111E98A8B6B74343DD635?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 116487
TOTAL COST: 119987
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Desert Courtyard Duplex gallery https://imgur.com/a/pAKgEyy
BnS112 Desert Courtyard Duplex slideshow
ENTRY DETAILS: This is two separate homes connected by a 2 story party room. Each home has a common area with a loft or bonus room. The bedrooms are like little cabins at 90 degrees to the common rooms resulting in a big C shape around a back courtyard. The courtyard contains the pool. The patio extends out of the courtyard where there is a grill, dining table, fire pit and chess table. The red 2 story party room has a bar and Foosball on the main floor and DJ booth and dance floor on the second floor. It also has tinted windows for privacy. The yellow home on the left belongs to Phoebe. In her bonus room there is a gym. The blue home on the right belongs to Freya. Freya's bonus room is a music room. Each home has a two bedrooms and a 4 pc bath with laundry. Behind each of the bonus rooms is a small balcony. Phoebe's has a table fire and card table. Freya's has an easel and chairs to relax.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none in the showcase but Feature front photo here below uses reshade preset Colour Brigade by hey_Harrie.
FORUM ID: Allears *
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Double Deluxe Duplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/426DEBE527E111E9809826975FCF53D6?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sassilassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3000
LOT NAME: Rippling Flats in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 116,989
TOTAL COST: 119,989
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/0XH862C
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya and Phoebe are as alike as any twins could be - they look alike, talk alike, dress alike (right down to their accessories). So, when it comes to their homes they want them to be alike too. The two duplex units in this building are the same, but mirror images of each other. Even the decor is the same. There are 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in each unit, with an office that could be converted easily to a third bedroom. Each unit has a private balcony in the front, with a long shared balcony in the back overlooking the pool. They love to entertain so the back patio and pool area is large enough to host fabulous parties!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Sandy Duplex https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6520898F251811E98B528C7810F253DA?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Dock Den
GALLERY COST: 115,447
TOTAL COST: 117,447
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/geSQMu8
ENTRY DETAILS: Sandy Duplex is a bright modern home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It sits on the island of Windenburg and is a great place for parties.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: 4Sanne
ORIGIN ID: 4Sanne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Two as One gallery link https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B41D8B67295311E98F54048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2000
LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
GALLERY COST: §118000
TOTAL COST: §120000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Two as One Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/sbwT90O
ENTRY DETAILS:
Welcome to 'Two as One'
These little duplex houses are as identical as their owners. They are each others mirror images but because of the 'hugging C-shapes' of the ground-floor, there are slight differences. To keep things simple, I've arranged the images so that the pictures on the left are of the left house, and the pictures on the right of the right house. The twins are definitely enjoying this place! I hope you have as well
Thank you for taking the tour!
P.S. My apologies for the lack of story/text, I am just squeezing this one in even though I actually don't really have the time
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: MOO and HiddenObjects used, but no CC.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart *
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Seeing Double the Fun 2 https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/235EDDAE2A7711E983287E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Comfy Cubby (Newcrest)
GALLERY COST: $117,250
TOTAL COST: $118,750
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS112 - Seeing Double (Lot)
ENTRY DETAILS: This modern duplex is the perfect new home for twins looking for fun! Business in the front, party in the back, with full (identical) amenities in both units. This is a great addition to any modern neighborhood. With a total of four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and two half-baths, there is enough flexibility for a wide range of uses and needs. The pool area in the rear gives you all you need for a great party - whether it's swimming, lounging poolside, barbecuing, or even randomly starting things on fire (including yourself) with the firepit!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, no mods, MOO
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: No longer use Facebook
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
SPACE FOR PICTURES: Coming with the slideshow!
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Jennings https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7726B593271711E9830826975FCF53D6
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/xA5vP3H
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya and Phoebe are identical twins and tend to have most of the same interests as well. They are both party animals, outgoing, self assured, and they love the outdoors. The main difference is that one critiques food for a living, and the other art.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: @BuildnShare are you still leaving me Starting Out? It's fine just checking in to make sure
HOUSEHOLD: Phoebe and Freya also Norling https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/308E846F274E11E98BD2795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS112 SIM Entry https://imgur.com/a/OiD50mI
ENTRY DETAILS: Inseparable identical twins Freya and Phoebe have traveled far from home to work at Future S.I.M.S. labs. They have each other for support and company and that suits them both just fine!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Caribbean Blue Office https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E3471F5D271711E9851226975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST:$5,918.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/EL2CKTo
ENTRY DETAILS: A brightly colored and happy feeling room, where the girls can work from home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the art is created by AlJay2000
Expert
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: Cerrydd
ORIGIN ID: Cerrydd
LEVEL: Expert (I guess? It's the level I used to participate in)
LOT: The Mullet - Duplex https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BDA70733268611E985057E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $6,500
LOT NAME: Rio Verde
GALLERY COST: $112,569
TOTAL COST: $119,069
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Slideshow https://imgur.com/a/mXjJe5C
ENTRY DETAILS: The Mullet, business in the front, party in the back! The duplex has a modern feel and some bold colours (or should I say, chaotic
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, only used MOO
TUMBLR LINK: Tumblr
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 -Seeing Double-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ★Twin Cubes★ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0F6BCB2626D711E9814F048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: N/A
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent
GALLERY COST: § 120.000
TOTAL COST: N/A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS 112: Seeing Double "Twin Cubes" https://imgur.com/a/UEXd3GE
ENTRY DETAILS: The "Twin Cubes" is a duplex for the twin sisters Freya and Phoebe. The building looks like a sort of piled cubes with different textures and is build like a mirror. It has balconies in the four sides and vegetation in three levels. Each one gets a full separated house with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Phoebe has a music room and Freya gets a writing office. They share the backyard for their "wicked" parties.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
CHALLENGE #112 - Seeing Double
FORUM ID: Kementari
ORIGIN ID: Kementari1771
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Modern Duplex https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8663CDAA29C711E9849C033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: The Lighthouse, Windenburg Island
GALLERY COST: 116,868
TOTAL COST: 119,868
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: SIMplicity https://simplicitysims.blogspot.com/2019/02/ts4-modern-duplex.html
ENTRY DETAILS: I tried to do something a little different for a Duplex and ended up with this Modern Scandanavian Build. Each Unit is almost identical with only a few slight differences. There is plenty of room out back for their "Wicked Parties" and beautiful views from all 3 balconies (if placed on the same lot I built it on)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
TWITTER TAG: @Kementari1771
FACEBOOK PROFILE: kementari.sim
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #112 -Seeing Double-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: ※Double Jewell※ https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CD00B926297811E98E4E7E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS 112 “Seeing Double”: The Jewells https://imgur.com/a/62KQnrY
ENTRY DETAILS: Freya and Phoebe are ready to get their new duplex: the "Twin Cubes". Each one gets a full separated house, but they will share the backyard for their "wicked" parties. Freya wears glasses now and that makes it easy to tell who's who most of the time, as they insist in wear clothes and hairstyle as if they were a pair of clones.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Entry List (continued)
Master
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Master (I think)
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A117B6EA27ED11E985437E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: §2,000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence (In Willow Creek)
GALLERY COST: §117,743
TOTAL COST: §119,743
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: My showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16941376/#Comment_16941376
ENTRY DETAILS: Two base game compatible two 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, modern style homes decorated in shades of blue and cream.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: faithkaela
FACEBOOK PROFILE: FaithofKaela
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
FORUM ID: Kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147
LEVEL: Masters
LOT: Double Double Duplex https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8204574B29C811E9826826975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent - Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 117,443
TOTAL COST: 119,443
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Xcdlw0Q
ENTRY DETAILS: One of my favorite builds I did in Sims 3 was for BnS Week 14 (that was in September 2009!!!!). It was also a duplex, and I called it Double the Fun! I was excited to re-imagine this Sim 3 build with our Sims 4 building tools. And I could luckily accomplish a lot of it with the release of the new terrain tools. While the units are mirror images of each other down to most accents and furnishings, each sister has chosen colors and other details suited to their individual personalities. For examples, Freya prefers red while Phoebe's favorite color is blue. And Freya's creative outlet is painting while Phoebe loves streaming her gaming sessions and creating videos for SimTube.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @Kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kitkats.simporium
TUMBLR LINK: http://kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com/
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID:gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Master
LOT: 206 Scott Avenue https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FB5D5A412A4011E9824D033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns112&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000
LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 117,990
TOTAL COST: 119,990
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/jjlg5vH
ENTRY DETAILS: 206 Scott Avenue boasts low maintenance landscaping with synthetic grass and drought tolerant plants. Both units are duplicate, just the way the twins like it.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
Results
Starting Out -:
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1st Place: N/A
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @Pinkusfamily
Established -:
Comments
1st Place: @4Sanne
2nd Place: @AlJay
3rd Place: @sawdust and @SimsIslandheart
4th Place: @MACDesign
Room Challenge: @AlJay
Sim Challenge: @JojoMOMSTER
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @Kementari
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
Master
Comments
1st Place: @KittKat7147
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 20th February 2019
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!
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.
THE 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
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: CaptainStumpy
ORIGIN ID: CaptainStumpy
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D8FBBF1F33EB11E98271795DCB646EBF?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=CaptainStumpy&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Grenada Place in Oasis Springs
GALLERY COST: 35,000
ENTRY DETAILS: ENTRY DETAILS: Feel all the tension of a frantic Sim lifestyle melt away with this old but well-loved tropical beach shack. Features include a romantic soaking tub and a screened sunroom to relax in. Inspired by the exterior and interior decor on houses on a visit to the Florida Keys many years ago. The shack is raised to protect the house from hurricane storm surges.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/JZrQnjo
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: Faoiltearna
ORIGIN ID: Faoiltearna
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4EDF3DAC359311E98D5F7E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Faoiltearna&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Bedlington Boathouse
GALLERY COST: 34,965
TOTAL COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F154439530%40N05%2Falbums%2F72157705444818721 Flickr album
ENTRY DETAILS: This little cottage by the Brindleton Bay seaside is just the thing for the couple in love! A small kitchen and dining room, a large fireplace for snuggling in front of, and a built in spa-tub to relax in. Bookshelf and fishing close by for those times when you just want to do something quiet.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
TWITTER TAG: @Faoiltearna
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Faoiltearna Sims
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Starting out
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/9273Sbr slideshow https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/97CE39B9327D11E982CD26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false gallery
ENTRY DETAILS: Carlos and Betty are party SIMS who just got married but are still just as outgoing and social. They are on a break for their honeymoon before going back to their full and busy lives.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Re-Shade preset Colour Brigade by Hey_Harrie
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: . Starting Out or Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EF80D21034C011E985C5795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FMoms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D2344457829107628
ENTRY DETAILS: The moment their eyes met it was love at first sight.They just could not keep their hands off of each other. Now Newly Married, they are off to their new romantic retreat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: honeygirl25
ORIGIN ID: honeygirl25
LEVEL:
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E9B4D6D7300F11E98F53048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=honeygirl25&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $7,467 but originally $9,659 i don't know how the price dropped when i moved in the couple?!!
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wT22Qxy
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to make a very intimate dining room for the newlyweds. It's main feature is a modern fireplace flanked by indoor waterfall fountains with bright florals on the bottom. The walls are dark to give a sense of coziness and let you focus on the romantic fireplace while they eat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: OK
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: n/a
FACEBOOK PROFILE: n/a
TUMBLR LINK: https://ibsimnccfinds.tumblr.com/
Established
FORUM ID: Swchepppes
ORIGIN ID: Swcheppes
LEVEL: Esablished
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E14AA42F2C1A11E98CD2048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: 33,490
TOTAL COST: 34,990
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/t68vIYY
ENTRY DETAILS: This is the perfect place for that high paced city living couple to come to recharge their romance while unplugging from their everyday life. The one bedroom is detached from the rest of the house creating a type of intimacy and privacy any couple would crave. While you'll be spending most of the time in the bedroom there is a quaint kitchen with everything you'll need to refuel you for other activities. The spa like bathroom is the perfect place for a candle lit soak, to relieve those sore muscles. A cozy living space is ideal to Netflix and chill or if you'd rather slow dance to your favorite Babyface song. All in all this getaway is just what every couples should experience once in their relationship.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes to constructive criticism
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used (MOO was used while building)
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID:lionpaws
ORIGIN ID:lionpaws
LEVEL: Established or Expert
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/32B7261F2D4C11E98C5E048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Mid of Nowhere - Windenburg
GALLERY COST: 34.976 $
TOTAL COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://flic.kr/s/aHskRJRWC7
ENTRY DETAILS: The retreat is all about the perfume of flowers and the pretty ocean views. The highlight is the heart shaped deck surrounded by a water basin. A huge tree with lanterns gives shadow by day and soft romantic light by night. The house has a fireplace, Airconditioning and a whirlpool. Please use MOO on when placing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D13F33282CA011E984E36B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
GALLERY COST: $34,989
TOTAL COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fislandheartstudio.com%2F2019%2F02%2F10%2Fbns113-love-shack-lot%2F
ENTRY DETAILS: The Honeymoon Hidewaway is a cozy, one-bed, one-bath home nestled among beautiful flowering trees and rolling lawn, where a newlywed couple can escape to start their new life together. When you’re young and in love, your ideal life is just getting away from it all to have time for the two of you. That’s exactly what this home provides – a full living experience, cozy enough for two, well away from the hustle and bustle. This romantic getaway has everything a sim couple needs for their happily ever after.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods, MOO
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
OFFICIAL BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 Love Shack
FORUM ID: MACDesign
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL: ( Still awaiting Placement from "Seeing Double" )
LOT: Green Getaway, Granite Falls
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/25CDF5312DBB11E98AD6033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=woodsy rental&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 31,452
TOTAL COST: 33,452
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/sdtCHpg
ENTRY DETAILS: This New England inspired getaway features a warm blue and cream interior, with undertones of grey and white as a neutral balance throughout. This small rental accommodates for two; with a main kitchen and dinning space, Outdoor living center, romantic country bedroom, and attached bathroom. This location is surrounded by great hiking trails, and small personal campsites for visitors. Enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Thanks
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EA2BAF482E2511E985E0795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: N/A
NAME: Bedlington Boathouse
GALLERY COST: 34,875
TOTAL COST: 34,875
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/AUnuOZU
ENTRY DETAILS: This small countryside house is within easy walking distance of the beach and a small park for cookouts. A heart-shaped pool means there's no need to go far in search of a place to swim, and a hedge of roses provides plenty of privacy. The landscaping is simple so the Marinas can focus on enjoying themselves.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used.
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.chery1
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: FoundMarbles
ORIGIN ID: FoundMarbles
LEVEL: Established (?)
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=FoundMarbles&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Rustic Residence, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: §34,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDE SHOW: https://imgur.com/a/CXdVM0F
ENTRY DETAILS: #BNS113 #113 - Love Shack This Windenburg cottage is one story with one bedroom, one bathroom, eat-in kitchen and a living room. The neighborhood has steams and ponds, lovely wild flowers and a rustic little bridge, all of which provide lovely, romantic walkways. There is a nice area with picnic benches near the pond and small water fall. The front deck has a couch to cuddle up on while enjoying the mood lighting provided by a tree strung with lights and set in a planter. There is a bonfire the Meronas like to "cosy up" near and the lantern lighted Lilac tree provides another romantic setting near a nice fishing pond. Love is already much in blossom in this tiny starter home. It has a lot of exterior features for romantic newly weds and it is a perfect starter home due to room on the lot for exansion. #MOO #hiddenobjects #playtested
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: I'm not a Twit
FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
TUMBLR LINK: Nope, not there, either
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: not showing in gallery yet / https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16954411/#Comment_16954411
LOT COST: $1,000
LOT NAME: Brindleton Bay/Salty Paws Saloon renamed A Little Beach Romance
GALLERY COST: $34,865
TOTAL COST: $35,865
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NUMWaXH
ENTRY DETAILS: Attributes: Romantic Aura, On Ley Line, Gnomes
A small house right on the docks with a few activities to do.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: CC from TSR:
Dot- Tea Candle Light Mesh
-Pendant D Ceiling Lamp Mesh
ArtVitalex- Chateau Toilet Paper Holder
-Brassard Plant Flower
Ung999-Bathroom Pisces-Mirror Table
-Bathroom Lusso-Toilet, Sink, Bathtub, and Tissue Paper Stand
-Simple Kitchen-Refrigerator
Soloriya-Fish Market Decor-Crabs
SeverinkaTS4-Vintage Set-Rose
ShinoKCRS4-French Quarter Rug
-Delight Stove
-Delight Counter 1
-Country Pillows DBed
-Shabby Canopy
SIMcredible-Squadros Baskets
-plum Days Small Box of Goodies #7: Lighthouse Sculpture, Hammock, Shell Frame, Conchshells Glass Vase, Wood wall art with starfish
Valentines 2016-Roses
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: TheSimStream
ORIGIN ID: TheSimStream
LEVEL:
LOT: Love Nest in the Trees
https://www.ea.com/nl-nl/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A986A0182FCD11E981117E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=TheSimStream&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Belomisia Field Station (in Selvadorada)
GALLERY COST: 34.819
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/WNihCUo
ENTRY DETAILS: Love Nest in the Trees: Tropical Love Nest in the Trees for the newlywed lovebirds. With a special bedroom wich provides a view of the stars and the trees through the glass roof. This is my first entry for Build n Share. I'm getting married myself and I couldn't resist this challenge.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL:Established
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AFB0888B2FE911E986416B74343DD635?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false&setLocale=en-us
LOT COST:N/A
LOT NAME: Cottage Am See in Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $34,988
TOTAL COST: N/A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wPKZNfa
ENTRY DETAILS: After all the stress and excitement of the wedding, Betty and Carlos knew they wanted to honeymoon someplace quiet and secluded. They just wanted to get away from it all. And the perfect place turned out to be a small lot that sits on the lake in Windenburg. It was totally secluded, surrounded by trees and foliage. The lake was perfect for fishing, and there were plenty of hiking trails in the area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: 'Leaving blank' since this is my first entry.
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F8584B70303D11E983987E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SheriGR&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Built on Dock Den in Windenburg (30x20 lot)
GALLERY COST: $34,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/s0lN6m4
ENTRY DETAILS:
Is your sim looking for a place to propose, have a honeymoon, a romantic getaway or just wants a lovely & romantic home for two? This cozy, romantic cottage has what your sim couple needs to have that special time alone! Your sims will especially love the hot tub, fireplace & loveseats, bonfire, dual bathtubs, candlelight & flowers. If they are feeling playful there's a game table, books, plus a small TV (big enough to watch a romantic movie but not so big it is an overly-fun distraction to the hubby... just sayin'...). (And all sims love the globe bar, so I just had to add one of those. Romantic aura and moodlet objects will also help them stay in the mood for love (plus it has the 'romantic' lot trait)!
The evening’s highlight is a lovely garden gazebo with a special dinner for two (click the swans for a flirty moodlet, click the violin to hire a violinist, and click the table for food and drink instantly - or even choose chocolate in the fountain!). The mystical tree and alien flowers add a lovely iridescent quality and an extra-romantic feel to the back yard/garden, especially at night. Romance is in the air everywhere on this lot... and all for under $35,000!
Funny aside note... when I tested the lot I had the couple use the buffet table in the gazebo to 'order' their meal, and after their time in the back yard they went into the home. Well, I was not paying attention to the back yard but at one point I happened to lower the wall and 'lo-and-behold' there was a group of neighbors (probably that silly 'welcome wagon' group) eating away, visiting with each other and enjoying the back yard. They didn't even get distracted by the need to bother the couple by knocking on the door, loafing on the porch, or leaving an an offended huff... win-win. Neighbors are won over with no annoyance. Lol!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by #roseymow, #Super_Love_Sims, #jasna98
TWITTER TAG: @SheriLossing
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C7FEE573309B11E9843726975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Built on Hindquarter Hideaway in Brindleton Bay (30 x 20)
GALLERY COST: $34,467
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s259.photobucket.com/user/pamcalvert/slideshow/Build In Share LOVE NEST/bns love nest
ENTRY DETAILS: Want a cozy cottage to snuggle up with your #valentine? Look no further. This is #offgrid and your sims will want to play together. #Country fashion throughout with a #hottub #horseshoe pit #grill and more!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods.
TWITTER TAG: @pammiechick1
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003162902217
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/805500D9325011E983DF26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 34,889
LOT NAME: In Windenburg the Dock Den lot- I named it " Romantic A~Frame Hideaway "
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/805500D9325011E983DF26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
ENTRY DETAILS: This Romantic A~Frame Hideaway was made for The Newly Married Merona's. Carlos & Betty. Their "Love Shack " - Is located in Windenburg at the secluded Dock Den lot. It is the perfect place for a Romantic Hideaway. This A~Frame hideaway has 1 bedroom, 1 bath and plenty of space for relaxing & skill building . This retreat has the best of both worlds - it is on a secluded beach facing the water , and it's nestled round the back by a rustic wooded area..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES
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CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: Starting out unless I'm told otherwise
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/30C9250E326911E9874C26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: not sure
LOT NAME: Belomisia Field Station
GALLERY COST: 34987
TOTAL COST: n/a
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/k3mOQjn
ENTRY DETAILS:
Storybooks end in Happily Ever After so how about a storybook cottage? The other requirement was a getaway so tuck said storybook cottage away in the jungle. Now we have a storybook cottage with palm trees instead of an english rose garden. I hope this combination is not too odd. Happily Ever After is a three room cottage in the jungle with some outdoor living space as well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Most photos taken using Re-shade preset Colour Brigade by Hey_Harrie. Even with the re-shade, I found photographing on this lot to be a bit of bugbear.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: sawdust
ORIGIN ID: sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5BB5A958333511E98100795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sawdust123&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Cottage Am See, Windenberg
GALLERY COST: $34,983
TOTAL COST: $36,483
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/oqFafjM
ENTRY DETAILS: A quaint and rustic one room cottage (plus bathroom) surrounded by flower gardens and ample seating to take in the views of the lake. It has a spa on the rear deck for the warm nights and a fireplace inside to cosy up in front of on the cold ones.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, MOO used.
Entry List (continued)
Established (continued)
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/212129852CA611E98F05033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://islandheartstudio.com/2019/02/10/bns113-love-shack-household/
ENTRY DETAILS: Carlos and Betty Merona are young newlyweds very much in love. This frugal couple saved on their wedding to have a very special home built for their honeymoon getaway. Away from all the worries of the world, it’s just the two of them – just the way they like it.
How a mailroom technician met a dirt digger is anybody's guess, but Carlos and Betty have been inseparable since they met. These two were lucky enough to find their soulmate early on, and they're making the most of their new life together.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
OFFICIAL SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 Love Shack
FORUM ID: MACDesign
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL: ( Still awaiting Placement from "Seeing Double" )
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D94034DF2DBF11E98319033D2F3B18E4?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=MAC-DESIGN&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/gallery/E5KuoI7
ENTRY DETAILS: Living in Oasis Springs for most of their relationship, Carlos thought it would be nice to visit, where Betty's family originated from, by Granite Falls, for their honeymoon. They enjoyed country living, and each others company for the few days they visited. Enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure, Thanks
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43B44AB32E3B11E98A57795DCB646EBF
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3ikhL3J
ENTRY DETAILS: Caros and Betty Merona grew up together, the children of best friends who hoped their children would als o be friends. Fortunately, the two of them got along very well and it was only natural that they begin to date in their teens, becoming almost inseparable. They married as soon as they could, being so deeply in love that the idea of doing anything else never occurred to them. Carlos wanted to honeymoon in the countryside while Betty preferred the beach. The little hideaway in Brindleton Bay seemed like the perfect compromise.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
ROOM:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1C30A9D42CA111E9865E6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $6,130
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fislandheartstudio.com%2F2019%2F02%2F10%2Fbns113-love-shack-room%2F
ENTRY DETAILS: Chocolate-covered cherries? Devil’s Food cake with rich, black cherry icing? Wine and cacao? Whatever it reminds you of, this cozy dining room is sure to heat up your hunger – for both food and romance. Elegant space illuminated by warm light from above and golden sunlight through designer windows makes this the ultimate in getaway dining for two.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods, MOO
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
Expert
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: Cerrydd
ORIGIN ID: Cerrydd
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F38448DD2E4211E985D5795DCB646EBF
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: $34,996
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost and gallery cost added together)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/MoOdeOr
ENTRY DETAILS: Black & red. Petals, candlelight, a hot tub, a pool... Marrymakers should provide everything needed for some merrymaking. It has a living room with a fireplace, kitchen, bedroom with full glass roof to enjoy the starry nights, a balcony with hot tub, back porch for some romantic outside dining and a pool. Oh, and a bush, in case the bed and hot tub become too boring Placed on the Mid-Nowhere lot in Windenburg, a beach is nearby and plenty of nature around. Distance to the neighbours should be far enough, so hopefully the newlyweds can enjoy some privacy.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None, only used MOO
TUMBLR LINK: Tumblr
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established (unless you want me in a different category)
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D42798AC2E2D11E9847F795DCB646EBF
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere in Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $34,996
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost and gallery cost added together)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/k7y3w1r
ENTRY DETAILS: This cozy cabin looks just like any other cabin in the woods from the outside, but on the inside it is designed for romance.
When posting this, I realized that one of the pictures of the cabin in my slideshow was of my original plan, which had no foundation under the deck, and just so happened to make the house unplayable. So please ignore that one
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 -Love Shack-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/493359B02FEE11E980ED6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Dock Den
GALLERY COST: § 34,997
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/OECQxyA
ENTRY DETAILS: The Meronas wanted a secluded and romantic spot for their honeymoon. Windenburg Island was a perfect choice to meet their requirements. We are sure they will be recommending our agency once they are back and extremely happy.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID:Mannanna
ORIGIN ID:Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1B2A5D992FC811E98DF66B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Mannanna&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: "Cottage am see" in Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $ 34,984
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/FX8CoC7
ENTRY DETAILS: Lovers Lake is a small and very secluded cottage with an open floor plan perfect for honeymooner's. It is built and decorated for romance and best of all there are no neighbors!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes,please
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 -Love Shack-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C2CA6637329311E980237E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/gbO6iPP
ENTRY DETAILS: Carlos and Betty are newlyweds. And, as they can't keep their hands from each other, they were looking for a secluded and romantic place where to spend their honeymoon just with the company of their significant other. Will they be entirely happy and free to display their affections in "Love by the Seaside"?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Master
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7F7F2895352D11E987FF26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: 34,989
TOTAL COST: N\A
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/QhFhZbV
ENTRY DETAILS: 220 Lovers Lane is a secluded stone cottage on an island in Windenburg Bay. Ideal for moonlit walks on the beach and afternoons lounging in the warm sun enjoying the bracing breeze from the bay. The seclusion is ideal for romantic escapades or inner contemplation or..... a serial slasher. Did you meet the neighbor? I believe his name is Jason... or was it Michael? Hmmm. Anyway have fun!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: Kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: Kittkat7147
LEVEL: Master
LOT: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7540277F319311E985E526975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=kittkat7147&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:
LOT NAME: Bedlington Boathouse - Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: 36,489
TOTAL COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/J93n2bR
ENTRY DETAILS: In the Panhandle of Florida where I'm from, there are several modern beach communities along Hwy 30A like Seaside and Water Color that are planned communities with bright, pastel houses in a typical beachhouse style. That's where I drew my inspiration for this Love Shack. It's a tiny one bedroom/one bath - cozy but with all the ameneties a honeymooning couple would need. Hot tub did you say? Of course! Your lovebird sims can have a soak and enjoy the ocean view, or whatever else they may feel like getting up to It's nestled right near the water, perfect for romantic strolls on the beach.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: n/a
TWITTER TAG: @Kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kitkats.simporium
TUMBLR LINK: http://kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com/
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #113 - Love Shack
FORUM ID: FaithofKaela
ORIGIN ID: FaithofKaela
LEVEL: Master
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DDED5E7C2D6D11E98A29795DCB646EBF
GALLERY COST: §8,356
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://imgur.com/a/qDf98CE
ENTRY DETAILS: A small intimate Dining Room for Betty and Carlos.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: Faith Kaela
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Faith Kaela[/url[
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @Faoiltearna
Room Challenge: @honeygirl25
Sim Challenge: @Pinkusfamily
Established
Comments
1st Place: @TheSimStream
2nd Place: @Schweppes and @MACDesign
3rd Place: @sawdust
4th Place: @JojoMOMSTER and @SheriGR
Room Challenge: @SimsIslandheart
Sim Challenge: @MACDesign
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
Master
Comments
1st Place: @gmcrozier
Room Challenge: @FaithofKaela
Sim Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 13th March 2019
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.
Karl 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, Karl, we have a client!”
“Oh?” He 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!” Karl 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. Karl - 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 exterior walls. This includes adding detached structures - no exterior walls can be added or removed. The exterior 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 exterior 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 repurpose rooms and change the interior layout if you wish.
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 various homes to try to limit it - this challenge is all about the before and after.
Because of the dual build you will have THREE weeks to work on this challenge.
Sim Challenge:
Are YOU due for a personal makeover? Need a new hairstyle? A new fashion sense? Now's your time to make it happen. Show us your current simself and how you'd like to make yourself over.
Room Challenge:
Don't have time to do over the whole house? Pick the room or area (like an bedroom/ensuite or open plan kitchen/dining) you'd most like to update and make it happen!
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS114 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
N/A
Established
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: old: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/67AC6FD43B5C11E98985795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS114&max=50&maxis=false
reno: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/425263753B9111E98BD4795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS114&max=50&maxis=false
The family: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0EA49557361D11E98620795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: The Hindquarter Hideaway (renamed Florida Funk and Florida Funk Reno)
GALLERY COST: before reno: $52,854
after reno: $104,949
TOTAL COST: $54,854/$106,949[/s]
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/NI7xINS
ENTRY DETAILS: Before the reno, this half of a duplex was sorely in need of major TLC! It's traits were Filthy, Creepy Crawlies, and Grody! The yard was a bit of a mess, and there was no curb appeal. The inside had water damage and tile floors that were chipped and cracked. The floor plan was spacious, but it could have been better.
After the reno, the space was put to better use. The mess and stacks of stuff where carefully hidden away in the storage units, and the place is now fresh, clean, and bug free! It has tons of curb appeal!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: no thanks
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: swcheppes
ORIGIN ID: swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Home Sweet Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A04A604F3C9C11E98800033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: Sandy Run (Newcrest)
GALLERY COST: $128,257
TOTAL COST: $130,757
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Original Home https://imgur.com/a/PgAW0gh
Renovated Home https://imgur.com/a/QTjc9iY
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to not change my exterior (besides the backyard) because I wouldn't change anything in real life. My home is sloped. The first floor is street level and there is a shared driveway in the back that is down a hill, therefore the basement actually opens up to the backyard. I was not able to convey that with the tools in the game. Also my home shares a wall with the house next door. I decided to build that other house in my build but did not furnish the other home. It is just there to get the complete look of my house.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes to constructive criticism
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
Origin ID: TresaofPErn
Forum ID; SimTresa
Level: Established
Lot:
Lot Cost: 3,000
Lot Name; Avarice Acres
Gallery Cost: 151,554
Total Cost: 154,554
Link to Entry Slideshow: Original House Renovated House https://imgur.com/a/9opS9tl
ENTY DETAILS: My house was originally built in 1961, but it has been updated a bit. It's already pretty nice, so there weren't too many changes I wanted to make. The current decorating scheme could be described as eclectic, as pieces were bought or replaced as needed without much attempt to make sure it all went together. Also there's not much in the way of landscaping, so I added to that. The basement bar might actually become a reality one day.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: MACDesign
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Mary's Househttps://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F6E9D1641D311E98EAB6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Mary's House&max=50&maxis=false | Mary's House Renovation https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A9C2EC6A411011E98F9726975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns#114&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 25,000
LOT NAME: Magnolia Blossom
GALLERY COST: 171,197
TOTAL COST: 196,197
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Full Album https://imgur.com/a/Zay1ltJ
ENTRY DETAILS: When living at my Mother-in-Laws home, I always imagined how I would have like to remodel it. I lived in the 'Summer Cabin' side, where a bathroom is jointed to the 'Main Home' for easier access. For the remodel I completely separated the Summer Cabins interior access from the main home, and transformed it into a Year-Round Rental, to generate an additional income for my in-laws. This was a HUGE project for me, but it was very fun, and I enjoyed creating the renovation. Enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure, Thanks
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: pammiechick
ORIGIN ID: pammiechick
LEVEL: Established
LOT: old: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/59D1655B42A011E98B81048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=pammiechick&max=50&maxis=false
reno: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/67B4926342C611E98DEB048C513C46C4?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=pammiechick&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $10,000
LOT NAME: Oakenstead (Now Pammiechick's Place)
GALLERY COST: before reno: $267,934
after reno: $285,976
TOTAL COST: $295,976[/s]
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://s259.photobucket.com/user/pamcalvert/slideshow/Buildnshare The Tables Have Turned bf
After slideshow: http://s259.photobucket.com/user/pamcalvert/slideshow/Buildnshare The Tables Have Turned bf/Buildnshare the tables have turned after
ENTRY DETAILS: This is my dream home I moved into with my hubby and daughter last summer. I haven't finished decorating, but will soon. So in the reno, all I did was a remodel of my master bath (which we will be doing this summer) and I decorated my bedroom, finished up the dining, just placed new furniture in my living room (which WILL happen soon) and redecorated in a whimsical way in my daughter's rooms (yes, rooms...she has two! lol) for when she goes to college and they become MINE! ;-) We actually live on the lake with a fishing dock and boat dock but there's nothing like that in the sims, sadly. So I put in a fishing hole.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure...I already know I forgot to put dirt around my front tree. OOPS! Meant to...but I'm too tired to fix it. That was a HARD challenge for me. I'm terrible with roofing, so if you see how I could have done it better or have tips, that's VERY welcome!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 – The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT:
Original: Michigan Duplex https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF3742CF448D11E986596B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SheriGR&max=50&maxis=false
Renovation: Michigan Duplex Remodeled https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/25F89550449A11E986096B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SheriGR&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Optimist’s Outlook in Newcrest (40x30 lot)
LOT COST: $3000
GALLERY COST:
Original: $261,250
Renovation: $304,175
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Original: Michigan Duplex https://imgur.com/a/cJpSl6m
Renovation: Michigan Duplex Remodeled https://imgur.com/a/9OD1uw6
ENTRY DETAILS:
This was by far the most difficult build I’ve ever done. The home is built into a downward incline on a deep lot and involves basement walk-outs. Since sim lot edges all must end on level ground, I did my best to create an area that serves the same functionality and the ‘feel’ of the back yard. The home is a duplex with 7 bedrooms, a photo studio (turned to studio/study in reno), woodworking shop/garage (cars in garage in reno), and pet ready. (Note: Irl actually houses up to 10 and currently 2 cats, 3 dogs, 7 cars and 1 truck!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by: #roseymow #Super_Love_Sims #AlJay2000 #KassSimsDesign #abbiewiggins #Michan8 #jasna98 #tiya33 (Plus photos of paintings by my sim)
TWITTER TAG: @SheriLossing
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Renew Redo https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/523C0FA744EE11E9881C6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:N/A
LOT NAME: Hillside Highlands in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: N/A
TOTAL COST:N/A
LINKS TO ENTRY SLIDESHOWS:
Renew Redo - Beginnings https://imgur.com/a/amGFpdE
Renew Redo https://imgur.com/a/IoJKKvM
ENTRY DETAILS: We knew this house needed some work even before we moved in, and we've been making changes little by little as we go along. There's nothing that needs doing, we're comfortable the way it is. But there are a few things that it would be nice to change. Most of it is cosmetic. This challenge was fun to see what it might look like when we're finished!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: For storytelling purposes only, I used two items for the pictures in my slide shows - a hot water heater and a fuse box from Modern Technology. These can be found here These were only used to explain two of the changes I made. But, they are not needed for gameplay, and are not included in the lot that was uploaded to the gallery.
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID:lionpaws
ORIGIN ID:lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: New Me https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B5F4384F385111E98E1D033D2F3B18E4?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
Old Me https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/00FAF62609CD11E48C317BB138843709?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: only the two pictures below
ENTRY DETAILS: Some things, like the comfy bedwear and the subdued partywear have not changed, I'm still the same person
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
REDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC
Expert
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT:
Original https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/93257BA83F7F11E98C0B048C513C46C4
Renovation https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/383F3E843F8B11E98CCE795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: $3000.00
LOT NAME: Avarice Acres in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $270,309.00
TOTAL COST: $273,309.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Original https://imgur.com/gallery/iq1Icvn
Renovation https://imgur.com/gallery/Ai5qRSf
ENTRY DETAILS: I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to design and build my own home a few year ago, and honestly I wouldn't change a thing. So, I envisioned myself 15 years from now, in a different life stage. The kids are grown, grand kids are on the way, I am retired, and the house is in need of an update. So here it is, enjoy!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: I just used my own artwork.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID:Mannanna
ORIGIN ID:Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: A House called Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9679903B453B11E98AEA6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Mannanna&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Optimist's Outlook, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $131,435
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
Original https://imgur.com/a/kk5Ggnu
Remodel https://imgur.com/a/W3MZe9L
ENTRY DETAILS: I've never tried to build my house in The Sims before and I am surprised at how accurate it turned out. Almost creepy. All in all I'm pretty happy with my place as it is. I made a few changes here and there but mostly made it more "sim-friendly" in the remodel. There's no way I would trade in my master bed!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: Simself (Makeover) https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E3FE6774380711E984E3795DCB646EBF
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/cesf6Vs
ENTRY DETAILS:
I thought I'd give my simself a makeover while renovating my room and ensuite. My style? From lame nerd to cool nerd. It's the kind of style to feel more confident when meeting friends at geek conventions and such.
>Friend: You look great! What's the nerdy part about your new look?
>Me: The glasses lol
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Kijiko (Hairstyle) - LINK https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=http://kijiko-catfood.com/panda-kang-kang-ts4-edition-for-male/
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #114 - The Tables Have Turned
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D3171B72380711E984BA795DCB646EBF
GALLERY COST: 26,450
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/iEIWczB
ENTRY DETAILS: I live in an old house which dates back to the early '70s, so the room that I'm currently staying in has had different tenants over the years. The only thing new about my current room is the red paint job, but aside from that, everything's dated, with lots of clutter left behind by family members who have already left. I've done what I could to make it livable, but with my current budget, that's the best I can do. The ensuite next to it is also dated, and the biggest thing I dislike in it is the tiles. This makes it hard to spot any grime and dirt accumulating. Another thing is the plumbing, which hasn't been looked at in decades. The shower is not working, so we bathe there by filling up buckets with water and use a small dipper to pour water over ourselves.
Now for my dream renovation. I wanted to give my room a more masculine feel by adding blue as well as industrial textures like concrete. I also added a white wall for a bit more brightness. The room has thick curtains because I hate sunlight. Sunlight here is scorching hot, so it's best to have some thick curtains. To compensate for that, I added more lights, unlike the previous room that had minimal lighting. The desk area is still a bit cluttered but more organized, and the bed has been changed to a double for more comfort. As for the ensuite, I removed the horrendous tiles and replaced them with white ones so that my bathroom will look clean, and I can easily spot anything that needs cleaning. I prefer baths more than showers, so I got a huge bathtub and removed that old shower area. The old American-style toilet has been replaced with a Japanese one, which is electronic and cleans your bum as well, which means less wiping with toilet paper. There is also space in the bathroom now to add a laundry basket.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Master
N/A
Results
Established
Comments
Expert
Comments
The deadline for this challenge is 27th March 2019
It’s not that he seems unhappy, exactly, or even displeased with you. He just seems flat. As if there is no excitement or emotion there at all. “I’d like a cave,” Mr. Durtal says.
“Oh, I enjoy doing man caves! So much room for creativity. Sports memorabilia, wet bar, maybe some arcade games?”
But he shakes his head. “No, I mean a cave. Literally, a cave.”
“A cave?”
He nods.
“As in, a hole in a rock?”
He nods again. “A cave. Made habitable, of course. Curtains, table, chairs, bed… all natural materials that, well, look like they’d belong in a cave.”
Well, who are you to judge others’ interests, right? “Well, I admit, this is a first for me.”
“I love the idea of having a real cave,” he says. “Where I can… well, y’know, just be me.”
You think you know what he means and you really do not want that mental image. Though, speaking of image, this is not what you had in mind when Mr. Durtal sat down across from you. He seems so clean-cut, modern clothes, nothing about him screamed ‘caveman’.
“But, with walls, of course, yes?”
“Not necessarily. Look, I admit, I may not know exactly how to go about it, but I want to live in a cave. Like, you know, cavemen did. It’s just something I’ve always wanted to do.”
You fidget with your pencil. “Nothing modern at all?”
“Well… it could use some basic plumbing. A fridge would be nice, too. But make them look as ‘stone-agy’ as you can. Nothing overtly modern; no tv or anything.”
“So leather, furs, wood, definitely stone, and of course, fire,” you say as you start making notes.
“Exactly!” he says.
You put down the pencil and smile. “I think that’s all do-able, Nean.”
He seems surprised to hear it, and it’s sort of a relief to see some spark of emotion on his face at last. “Really?”
“Of course,” you say. “There is a reason people come to me, after all.”
He breaks into a wide grin. “This is amazing! You are the first architect who has accepted my request!”
“Oh? How many have you asked?”
“Twenty-seven,” he says.
“Ah.” Well, that explains his initial mood. “Well, I guess that makes me lucky number twenty-eight!”
THE BRIEF
§80,000 budget
Create a “cave” house.
The basic needs of your sim must be met - hunger, bladder, hygiene, energy, fun - but you have wide leeway in how to meet them.
All items should be made to blend as much as possible with the theme. Avoid anything too overtly modern.
Landscaping must complement the theme.
Sim Challenge
Create your cave client, Nean Durtal.
Room Challenge
No room challenge this round
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS115 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Ishizusv
ORIGIN ID: Ishizusv
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6EED9527487C11E985E17E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $ 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-NoWhere
GALLERY COST: $48,998
TOTAL COST: $50,498
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ishizusv-thesims.tumblr.com/post/183511479931/bns115
ENTRY DETAILS: The cave is a bit under ground level. Since is a cave, the idea of having different rooms goes out of the non-existent window… this is a single-space living area. A curtain was placed on the entry. Inside we have a bed, a small table and chair, bathtube and sink, a small fireplace. Outside: camping area with a firepit and grill.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: Ishizusv
FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
TUMBLR LINK:
I tried, and I think I did this right. If not, sorry. I'll do better next time.
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: jeswainston65
ORIGIN ID: jeswainston65
LEVEL: Beginner
LOT: Twin Oracle Point
LOT COST: 8500
LOT NAME: Cave of the Man
GALLERY COST: 30,034
TOTAL COST: 30,034
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/
009 by Janet Swainston, on Flickr
ENTRY DETAILS:Nean Durtal is a cave man, I mean, he's a man who loves to live in a cave. He's a lone wolf who loves his privacy and here he is in his very own man cave, including primitive cave drawings. paintings are by @aljay2000
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Yes please)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOcc - artwork by @aljay2000
Gallery Link: Cave of the Man
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Nicky2M
ORIGIN ID: Nicky2M
LEVEL: This is my first entry!
LOT: Home Sweet Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3E80ADC94F4C11E98DF37E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
GALLERY COST: $44,268
TOTAL COST: $46,268
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Home Sweet Cave Photos http://imgur.com/a/WrUrUMT
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Nean Durtal's was looking to quit his job as a business man, get out of the hustle and bustle of the city, and get back to nature. His new home is nestled inside a cave that has been decorated with all the comforts of home while still maintaining the cave like charm.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOcc
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim will show up as OOASID I changed my name but the old name always pops uo.
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5902EEF0510B11E98FB8033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
GALLERY COST: 48,269
TOTAL COST: 50,269
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/D4wyVMO
ENTRY DETAILS: I build an under ground cave with a partially walled bathroom for some privacy a fridge, sink and counter inside so if the weather outside is bad he can still eat. A reading and pond for activities. A garden, fruit trees so he can grow his own food. I tried to hide the entry BBQ/stove area and bathtub with trees for privacy. I hide the mailbox so Sims wouldn't suspect that someone lives there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Ishizusv
ORIGIN ID: Ishizusv
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/97270233487411E987417E6A61392AEA
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://ishizusv-thesims.tumblr.com/post/183511790726/bns115sim
ENTRY DETAILS: A guy that has the perfect presentation, impecable clothes and hair... But appareances can deceive because deep inside all that he wants is a life in the wild
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure, why not.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: Ishizusv
FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
TUMBLR LINK:
Established
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: sawdust
ORIGIN ID: sawdust123
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5705A883486111E98A4D795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=sawdust123&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: $34,571
TOTAL COST: $36,071
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/emQrcv8
ENTRY DETAILS: It's a small underground cave complete with cave paintings, hot spring and all a Sim needs to stay alive. Close to a private beach where one can fish or sit around a bonfire. (Please note that due to aesthetic choices the internal overhead shot shows little more than the shape of the cave. Unfortunately it can't be helped. I've tried to include enough pictures of the layout so you can get a good idea of how things relate to one another)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, MOO
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID:lionpaws
ORIGIN ID:lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
LOT:https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/66002D4548AB11E982A2795DCB646EBF?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3,500
LOT NAME: Caveman's Dream (Dusty Turf - Oasis Springs)
GALLERY COST: $65.362
TOTAL COST: $68.862
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/CNRNMXO
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr. Nean should be able to live in this cave almost self sufficient.
The entrance to the cave lies behind a swimable fishpond, a half cave with a hole in the top, to use as space for a fire pit. The stairs lead down into the kitchen area, which the game sees as outdoor space, but it has roofs, so there should no rain or snow get inside. During play testing I added a stove, which could be removed if you like to have a more real stone-age feeling. I used pane-less windows and some arches, which in game act as normal windows and doors.
The living room is connected to a small sunken garden with some planting pots (self made).
There are two fireplaces, one in the bedroom, and another in the living room.
No electrical lights throughout the lot.
For skill building we have a workbench, a guitar (self made), a chess table, an easel, a bookcase, small mirror.
Also outside there is a born fire (fun and dancing skill) and a yoga mat, the fishing pond of course.
The toilet is also self made.
Since we live in modern times even Sims laws call for fire protection, so I added a fire alarm in every room (I placed them over the doors, easy to remove for stone-age experience.)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC used
FORUM ID: meowcatmeowkitty
ORIGIN ID: kroganbaby
LEVEL:
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1EA2F3D248DF11E98156048C513C46C4
LOT COST: 3500
LOT NAME: 100 BCE Contemporary (Cacti Casa in Oasis Springs)
GALLERY COST: 75966
TOTAL COST: 79466
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/AHrwcw6
ENTRY DETAILS:
I decided to go with a more contemporary look- if by contemporary you mean 100 BCE instead of the Neolithic. From the Anasazi people of North America, to the Nabateans of the Arabian peninsula, to even some Medieval Europeans, people have been carving out dwellings in the sides of mountains for a very long time- some even still do it today! This lot is an homage to that long and varied history.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Cave In https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4355DE06499811E9800C033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek
GALLERY COST: $77,338
TOTAL COST: $79,338
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS115 - Man Cave https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://islandheartstudio.com/2019/03/19/bns115-man-cave/
ENTRY DETAILS: When it comes time to change houses, some sims want to take it back to the basics, and some sims want to take it back to the basics. This cave home is the lot for the latter – everything a sim needs to maintain a happy life but nothing in the way of overly-modern accessories. Everything a sim needs to survive and prosper - including food and recreation - can be found without ever leaving home or even putting on pants. Note: As with real caves, dogs might appear randomly to enjoy people who enjoy the cave lifestyle.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, MOO, in-game resizing
TWITTER TAG: IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: chips46
ORIGIN ID: chips46
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Cave Sweet Cave https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/935603164AAB11E98E0126975FCF53D6
LOT COST:$1,500
LOT NAME: (Mid-Nowhere)
GALLERY COST: 44,470
TOTAL COST: 45,970
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: here at my showcase https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/17004423/#Comment_17004423
ENTRY DETAILS: Cave at ground level with a nearby beach to go fishing and sits at the rocks of fire to roast his catch of the day with that lovely view he paints on the easel and shower in the great outdoors amongst nature with a small rock pool to swim in with a few garden plants to cook for his meals has all the luxury of every day living with a few skilled activities to enjoy
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: (Yes please)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOcc
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Durtail's Den https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E46816DD4AC711E98F777E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5,500
LOT NAME: Arid Ridge in Oasis Springs ( My Name to lot Durtail's Den )
GALLERY COST: 69,003
TOTAL COST: 74,503
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Man Cave, BuildNShare115 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2359965267556884&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCOJ5Uuh79nn98Nwczr8V7LE-c934i3-8Z9coX-Pne8rf2AyeMCpZ_ozWpXQPeUCqXZLHKaoq_Rfk96eqG9323LbEPcR_PnCOb8-fJzewO1gSW0zWgqbPfXHvo9tMtcCACJERxjRINBlHHjo6wLKS6_6QPGcHML9Ul7NzhGt1xaVgWWYtqKpY9JzBVPKZmH8w9HHRY_JuPJVqXkEna-9KGxD4nb1nL-nGSxyU2RCVZff0mf46L4VD3aZB_VZzeah_pez79bYtNIqgGMWOwSyzn2QK5238m48wIKkYupWJcRwSIrri2DM_Cnk1w5QYrQPfCwIjFTFes-RhQlwRYQ1Ck4DwKjgLB0ie_o7PEKYsShD9W2Iwtoz6Bw5WKWQNc77pWcYraY98NPMhVBxcK8mLAB-eM6ymV18EDwCm1vFXDuJl8m1ogjpDrPyPQTlYrK3HaUf-OSCrO1vMtUOxiY&__tn__=-UC-R
ENTRY DETAILS: Durtal's Den, located at the Arid Ridge lot in Oasis Springs.Was the perfect place for Nean's Man Cave..In the middle of a Dessert, This lot was perfect because the area was not to populated and the rock formations were great to hide a " Man cave " ..Blending in with the surroundings- Mr Dural's "Man Cave " is a perfect fit on this lot..Made of rocks, stone and mud, we feel Nean will be very satisfied with his new home...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Stone~agy paintings by AlJay2000 in the gallery.
TWITTER TAG: @DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Swcheppes
ORIGIN ID: Swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Cave Life https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF3E34824DD711E982577E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Dachshund's Creek
GALLERY COST: 76,887
TOTAL COST: 78,887
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Cave Life https://imgur.com/a/05qc41Z
ENTRY DETAILS: For the man or woman looking to go back to a simpler life. A life when dinosaurs roamed the earth. This cave provides you with all the essentials needed to live a happy and secluded life. A bed to lay your head down after a long day hunting. A semi private bathroom equipped to wash all the stink off. A cozy fire pit to warm yourself on those cold winter nights. Don't forget your own private hot springs that is hidden from the rest of the world. Live out your life in perfect seclusion. However if you're able to find someone who loves the caveman lifestlye there's enough room for two!
*NOTE FOR JUDGES - since my build has no walls or roof I did my best to give you a birds eye view so you can see the layout of the home
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: Sassilassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Desert Man Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/438B570D502811E98E1B26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Slipshod Mesquite in Oasis Springs
GALLERY COST: $71,816
TOTAL COST: $73,816
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/uV2WQtx
ENTRY DETAILS: Nean Durtal had always known he wanted to live in a cave. But he was also practical - from the beginning he was willing to concede to basic plumbing and a refrigerator in his dream cave. As work progressed, however, he decided there were a few other things he better have. The fire pit he wanted in the cave, he decided to move outside for safety sake. A wood stove would be a good idea. And windows in the front, both to let some light in, and to let smoke out from the wood stove and all the candles. And to help even more, he wanted a vent hood over the stove. And finally, for safety sake, he ordered a smoke alarm and a fire extinguisher. Other than that, he would be roughing it!! And, to his great delight, the lot he chose had a pond that made a great fishing hole, as well as a swimming hole (play tested). And there was plenty of room for gardening.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: meowcatmeowkitty
ORIGIN ID: kroganbaby
LEVEL:
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FA61874C49A111E9878326975FCF53D6
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ji3i8G0
ENTRY DETAILS: Because I took inspiration from Petra, I decided to try and make Nean look like he could be from there. I definitely tried to make him look like someone you'd never suspect would live in a cave. He's a modern man who made his money in a business empire, while daydreaming about the days of ancient empires.
He wants to be the Leader of the Pack, because what's a king without an entourage?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Nean Durtal https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BA05E478499811E981B2033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS115 - Man Cave (Sim) https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://islandheartstudio.com/2019/03/19/bns115-man-cave-sim/
ENTRY DETAILS: When the grind of modern life starts to take its toll, some sims might feel like they’d be better off in the Stone Age – and other sims make it happen. Nean took his dream to live in a cave as a Stone Age man seriously and set out to obtain his ideal abode. Once there, he found himself overjoyed with the simple life of simply living.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: More than meets the eye https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/308358FD4AC611E98D2B7E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Nean Durtal BnS115 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2361090250777719&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAjT0DmNiGhEHeZhFcUrCQ1jwCoCd_l09_27XBCJSuIJKbe6b-T3CVgDu-rqwBzDBEl13e1YgdOoIG_wdK2L-qqvtRVoWdB4sdzfaopOqKmT65u8jO1ve7WmiStLP16cibe3eD8ZXomv4Ns7KIz0ev3YzTGfwso1hiRj6eBE3Fk3RwU7k-7tkHns0aHKV3Wj6S716eZCp5CbkiyHZXTC-hgUmPCy-VlwkPv74P_ZJI-8t2EoB5mk58q4O1mZSojJjIO71s_1BwrBsHZPHqy3GpCW121eKssA1VauogXq3zF4WF8SyfZt0jj-qdEaYolG_-DxlyiI6ZRxjF0xq9fGzFPBhR0vOa0QSacsABpuCZtCthaqVeBVgF4Y8eROsXbOUQLJvzyr6ekpFL3-TlF9WwFAOaKDWvrKTQ0ZN4kOXmGd4qiZatwR7gpL_zZpXEeO9fiU2-KjsE5OVr5B39r6z0-Rw&__tn__=-UC-R
ENTRY DETAILS: Clean cut, dressed well,but something about him was off..It’s not that he seems unhappy, exactly, or even displeased . He just seems flat. As if there is no excitement or emotion there at all.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: Nean Durtal https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/41266D22502911E980D426975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ItwTMVb
ENTRY DETAILS: Meet Nean Durtal. His biggest dream in life is to live the life of a caveman - in a cave, of course! He's a loner, which will be nice when he's living in that cave. He loves nature - he's an angling ace and a collector. He loves the outdoors. And he's a bit erratic - loves talking to himself and can show unpredictable emotions.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
Entry List (continued)
Expert
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: Karababy52
ORIGIN ID: Karababy52
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Crystal Cave https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B6EE61934AF911E98765048C513C46C4
LOT COST: 1500
LOT NAME: Mid-NoWhere
GALLERY COST: 77065
TOTAL COST: 78565
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/aCqyibn https://imgur.com/a/aCqyibn
ENTRY DETAILS:
I built Nean a natural cave with an excavated/carved out completely open floor plan living area with the exception of privacy walls for the bathroom. Amenities include a full kitchen, but there's also a campfire if he'd rather just roast a fish and have marshmallows for dessert. Also included; chess table, guitar, bookshelf, full size bed, stone bedside tables, candles and lanterns. Tucked under the staircase is a stone storage chest and extra supplies.
Most flooring is natural sand which I felt was appropriate for an island cave near the beach. But there is stone tiling under the kitchen area and in the bathroom. Natural Woven rugs lay under the bed and in front of the kitchen sink, plus stone slabs (rugs) underneath the campfire area and in the bathroom.
Nean has some beautiful natural lighting from glowing crystals adorning the walls throughout the cave. Other decorations include; twisted wood wreath, heart wood carving, stone sculptures, ancient pottery, woven baskets and a cave bear to keep him company.
This cave also has a wonderful bonus area accessed by an arch off the kitchen. A small landing with a stone bench, end table, towels and robe supports a staircase leading down to a natural spring water pool that glows invitingly with the aqua light of more crystals in the water.
Outside lanterns lead the way to the hidden entrance, a chimney sits atop the cave for smoke ventilation and an easel underneath a pine tree to paint the beautiful landscape surrounding Nean's new home.
*NOTE - This build was made using a copy of my Custom Template save. I used rucolasheep's Absolutely Empty Lot download to clear the lot before saving the template because I had another build there previously and wanted it empty for all future new gameplay saves. That's why it shows this Sim as the original builder. No stealing on my part!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please and thank you!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, MOO, SHO
TWITTER TAG: NA
FACEBOOK PROFILE: NA
TUMBLR LINK: NA
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: The Primitive Life https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BA21D3CF4B5311E98CE36B74343DD635
LOT COST: $2000.00
LOT NAME: Dock Den in Windenburg
GALLERY COST:$68,380.00
TOTAL COST: $70,380.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/9BGVqUP
ENTRY DETAILS: This cave was made as a place for Nean to go and escape reality. It is his weekend home. Built in the secluded area of Windenburg, it is the perfect place for him to go and just be himself. It has everything a sim needs to survive in the wild. But not only survive, thrive! I used many hand crafted items and tried to make it look as close to the primitive life as I could.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All custom artwork was created by myself
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: Durtal https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/825FA71E4BF511E98997033D2F3B18E4
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/t7WntSO
ENTRY DETAILS: Nean is an outdoor enthusist, he loves to collect things. He is athletic and prefers to be by himself. Nean is very good at his job, unfortunately he finds his job quite stressful (being around people). He wants to have a weekend home where he and his Foxy Lady can escape reality. He wants to build things, fish, live off the land and just generally enjoy the peace of the outdoors. Nean has mastered the fishing, handiness, logic and gardening skill. So he will have no trouble living in his cave. Foxy Lady is his loyal companion. She is an adventurous hunter. She is a special breed, a mix between a large dog and a fox. A new breed I call a Mammoth Fox. Nean and Foxy Lady are very excited to live the primitive life in their new cave!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Master
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Master
LOT: Urban Cave Oasis https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/667831B54BE811E980847E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=kittkat7147&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow
GALLERY COST: 76, 982
TOTAL COST: 79, 982
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/L7SZkkm
ENTRY DETAILS: My take on Nean's house is that of urban cave living. It's still a cave, but it blends in well in Willow Creek and gives Nean the best of both worlds. The interiors are carved stone walls with a natural dirt floor, of course. All the furnishings are as rustic as possible with a composting toilet in the bathroom and all-wood furniture. No new-fangled metals except in the some of the plumbing and appliances. Of course, Nean could bathe in the swimmable pond out back, catch fish in it, then roast them on the campfire if he really wants to go rustic.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: of course
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: @KittKat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Kitkat Sims
TUMBLR LINK: kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com
CHALLENGE #115 - Man Cave
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Master
LOT: Subterranean Domicile https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3F70ECB3503011E9829826975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Pier Palace, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: 59,843
TOTAL COST: 61,843
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/C2T7orv
ENTRY DETAILS: Subterranean Domicile is created to blend in with it's surroundings. The indoor spaces are compact and serve multiple purposes to reduce the impact on the environment. The lot is designed and located to encourage outdoor living and being self sustaining. There are fishing spots close by and natural edible plants in the surrounding areas. There are also edibles mixed in with the landscaping and an area with vegetables.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
CHALLENGE #115 -Man Cave-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
LOT: CavemanMan-Cave https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F59E4298508F11E98DA3048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 1.500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: § 78.438
TOTAL COST: § 79.938
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS115 Caveman Man Cave https://imgur.com/a/SKnsdIL
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr Nean Dertal wanted a proper and literal man cave. A hole in the rock, he said, where he could be himself. So we created a secluded hole in a rock in a hole where he will be able to enjoy all the privacy he needs if he wants to enjoy his new home just in a loincloth or less. All is furnished with natural materials and ancient looking items.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #115 -Man Cave-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
HOUSEHOLD: NeanDertal https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F9C337C8508F11E98DAF048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Bns 115: Cave Man "Nean Dertal" https://imgur.com/a/32akCGN
ENTRY DETAILS: Mr Dertal had time enough while we were building his cave to get rid of that clean-cut look and embrace hair freedom. Now he's ready to enjoy nature in his cave, his proper and ancient man cave.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @Designasim
Honourable Mention: @Ishizusv
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @Ishizusv
Established
Comments
1st Place: @sawdust
2nd Place: @SimsIslandheart
3rd Place: @swcheppes
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @Allears
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @AlJay
Master
Comments
1st Place: @KittKat7147
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
The deadline for this challenge is 10th April 2019
You sit staring out at the dark clouds beyond your office window, thinking this is the kind of evening those with something ot hide wait for, where they can move without anyone noticing. The fog is so dense you can’t wait for the work day to be over so you can hurry home and lock the door behind you.
But not just yet, you have one more meeting scheduled.
At that moment, Karl knocks on the door. “Ms. Ville is here to see you.”
“Yes, show her in, Karl.”
You can’t get a good look at her face under the strange hat she wears on her head. What even is that, a colander? Strange. You can’t help thinking she must be overheating under the bulky, concealing clothes she wears, but you're not one to judge. You put on your best professional smile and ask, “How can we help you?”
Xenia Ville looks around cautiously, eyes darting into every corner of the office. “Are we private here?”
“Of course, I’m very discreet and respect my clients’ privacy,” you reply reassuringly.
“No, I mean, are we being recorded? They can see us you know, the government, they’re always watching.” She shifts nervously.
“No, we’re not being recorded. I promise.” You’ve dealt with cautious clients before, but this one seems a bit over the top. You’re too professional to reveal your feelings, focusing on the job.
“Oh good.” But she doesn’t fully relax. “I think something’s going on in my town. I’d like a more secure place to live. Can you help me?”
“You mean like installing a security system? That’s not something we usually do.”
She shakes her head. “I mean, a small house. One that's built to blend into the surroundings. Lots of trees and bushes would help, but not up against the house, that’s how they get to you." She looks so sincere that you almost believe her. "I need a secure science lab too. In the basement if possible, so no one can find it..."
You listen closely, noting it all down. “I think we can handle that. Do you have any color preferences?”
“Nothing too flashy. I don’t want to draw attention, you understand?”
“I do," you assure her. "We’ll get right on it.”
THE BRIEF
Budget: 45,000
One bedroom house
Must blend into its surroundings.
A science lab with a concealed entrance
Note: While this challenge is Strangerville related, you don't need to have the pack to enter.
Room challenge
Build Xenia’s secret science lab. The size and shape is up to you, and the budget is $15,000.
Sim Challenge
Create Xenia Ville and show her hiding out in her home. If you have Strangerville, one trait must be Paranoid. If not, use Erratic. The other traits are up to you. Be sure to share the other traits and Xenia's outfits in your media slideshow.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS116 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: FreshTostadas
ORIGIN ID: FreshTostadas
LEVEL:
LOT: Cabin in the Woods https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FE7C94C953A711E9840E7E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=freshtostadas&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: The Summer Home (Windenburg)
GALLERY COST: 41,991
TOTAL COST: 44,991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/5l2M2tm
ENTRY DETAILS: A cabin in the woods built on ”The Summer Home” lot of Windenburg. The perfect place for someone with very specific needs, just another cabin that looks like it was here since the beginning and nothing, not one bit, strange about it. This unassuming one bedroom and one bathroom cottage is bigger on the inside. But you might want to see for yourself. #BnS116
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @FreshTostadas
FACEBOOK PROFILE: None
TUMBLR LINK: None
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/64142E3A5BF711E980F1795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs
GALLERY COST: 42,989
TOTAL COST: 44,989
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/4LGEgrW
ENTRY DETAILS: I don't have StrangVille but I went for a desert theme. (all my lots in Oasis Springs are full so I built it in Newcrest) I didn't add a bunch of trees/bushes like she asked because that might draw suspicion in the desert. I wanted a sleepy little house that passersby wouldn't think twice of never mind think there is a secret lab in the basement. It has a fake lab you first entry and then a secret hidden lab, with a kitchen, toilet and bed in case you get trapped down there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, also help with a glitch will be also welcome. Pics in gallery
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Room Challenge
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/84B3E5925BF711E9813D795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 14,785
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/LtoUckn
ENTRY DETAILS: An all in one research lab with kitchen, toilet and bed just in case you get trapped on there.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Established
FORUM ID:meowcatmeowkitty
ORIGIN ID: kroganbaby
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FE6C578254CC11E98434795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: 1500
LOT NAME: Indistinct Shingles(was Bedlington Boathouse)
GALLERY COST: 42865
TOTAL COST: 44365 (so close...)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ZOcxH57
ENTRY DETAILS: For most sims, life on the beach in Brindleton Bay would seem idyllic. Not so for Xenia, who's come to a horrifying "realization" that most of the sim government has been taken over by robots who want to destroy simanity and rule the world. Xenia may enjoy post-apocalyptic video games (maybe a bit too much...), but she certainly doesn't want to live through it for real. No, she's going to find out how these dastardly androids tick and put a stop to them, with the help of man's best friend, of course. Xenia and Foxbacon
I took some inspiritation from Fallout 4 for this one. Another inspiration was the Shingles style, which I felt fits into Brindleton Bay very well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC. I made the custom photographs.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL:Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A7E1D1AE574E11E9861E26975FCF53D6?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway in Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: $42,976
TOTAL COST: $44,976
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/rVcR5XN
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Ville's little cottage in the woods holds a big secret. Somewhere in this little cottage there's a secret entry to a staircase leading to a well-guarded mysterious laboratory. She's very conscious of the secrets she's guarding and how dangerous it could be if anyone found her. Will she be able to relax here in her hidden cottage, and concentrate on the important work she has to do??
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 – Safe House
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43C9118B5AFE11E98D11033D2F3B18E4
LOT NAME: Built on Old Penelope 50x40 lot, $3,500 (Strangerville)
GALLERY COST: $41,280
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/xLg1K4y
ENTRY DETAILS:
In Brief: Are you a bit unsure of what’s up with Strangerville? Feeling a little paranoid and need to feel safe?? Then this is the home for you! This spacious lot features a border of hills, boulders, plants and fencing for privacy. It’s dog-ready for your ‘guard’ or ‘alert’ dog, has a surveillance camera, and a secret lab with supplies in the basement. It features the ‘Private Dwelling’, ‘Science Lair’, and ‘Peace and Quiet’ lot traits...
Nosey neighbors? No problem! If any of them manage to get past the fencing, locked gate, hills & boulders on the outer edges of the lot, Xenia is prepared. The door and windows have the appearance of allowing for a chance to peek or get in, but they are locked up tight. The porch is well lit with glass in the door and a surveillance camera to see who’s there before letting anyone in. Even the dog-door is locked to all but her faithful companion and ‘guard’/alert dog, Pinky. Also, all of them have iron guards, just in case, and if a nosey sim tries to peek in, what will they see? All things normal, that’s what. The upstairs is just a normal home.
Though Xenia is leery of outdoor plants, she loves indoor plants… as long as they have been checked properly to make sure they’re safe… and all of hers have. There are a few statues of the strange local plants, but they are also safe, and ‘housed’ in containment cells, just to be extra safe. In her secret lab room, that is…
Speaking of the Secret Lab… there is a locked, ‘secret bookcase’ door in Xenia’s bedroom that leads to the basement lab. In it she has a computer for research (and occasional simming!), her lab with a mysterious live local ‘strange plant’ and ‘tendril’ safely encased in her containment cells. There are ‘spoiler items’ that she can use or not use – it’s up to her (you) - she won't be able to use them unless you make them available) - in/on a protective display case (the spoiler items can help you out a bit, if you want to use them - includes a hazmat suit, infection scanner, evidence, infections vaccine, secret dossier, and more). Either way they set a mysterious and inspirational atmosphere, right!?! There is a table to purchase bugs and listen in on other sims. A toilet & sink make it more practical to enjoy her coffee station while reading some of the interesting local books and running tests… And a cloning machine will make fast work of reproducing your.... ummmm... spoiler item... **infection vaccine** ....'cause you really want enough to go around. There are a lot of weirdos in this town. Just sayin'. (No chemical analyzer... only the ones in the town's 'secret lab' work for that step...)
Xenia and her 'guard dog' Pinky are all set to hold up in Strangerville in their new 'Safe House' and figure out what this mystery is all about! Pinky has loyal, jumpy, and sleuth traits. Will she run and hide or bark at strangers? Or will she assist Xenia with her mystery? Xenia has ‘nerd brain’, bookworm and paranoid traits, which matches up well with the lot traits of Private Dwelling, Science Lair, and Peace & Quiet. It’s as if these two were made for this lot… or was it the lot was made for them? I forget…
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by #Super_Love_Sims #AnnaVelannA #simsationaltoo (plus my sim)
TWITTER TAG: @SheriGr
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID:lionpaws
ORIGIN ID:lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6E3C41295B6A11E98A307E6A61392AEA?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Dachshund Creek in Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: $42.671
TOTAL COST: $44.671
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nbxsRoQ
ENTRY DETAILS: Tucked away between rocks and a hard place, under the bridge in a place known as Dachshund Creek there is a safehouse only few are aware of. It has double walls, security camera, a walled off entrance room with one-way-mirror.In the basement there is a lab for the resident sim to create potions and examine probes of the environment, as well as listen to planted bugs. All that Xenia may feel a little safer away from the "jungle out there". Unfortunately due to the near creek the lab doesn't stay clean very long.
Please see the slide show for further info of the dwellings features.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Not a secret science lab
https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FC75D93B5C0A11E98409795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT NAME: Proprietor's Square
GALLERY COST: 44,962
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2374979862722091
ENTRY DETAILS: One bed room one Bath home in Windenburg.Lovely spacious lot belnding in with the neighborhood. No one knows there is a secret lab down in the basement...
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/?ref=bookmarks
Just managed to come in under budget!
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/7AD026B7589911E988586B74343DD635
LOT COST: 1,000
LOT NAME: Carpophagous Corner
GALLERY COST: 43,999
TOTAL COST: 44,999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Yd6LdtO
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia's small cottage is shielded from prying eyes by a screen of trees, and a fence keeps trespassers out of the back yard. Yes, the extra trees may draw attention, but at least the house itself is nearly invisible except from the front. The interior reflects Xenia's eclectic taste and the lack of clutter appeals to her desire for neatness.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: chips46
ORIGIN ID: chips46
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8B008A03581611E984367E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Secret Science Lab&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 14,991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/17024374/#Comment_17024374
ENTRY DETAILS: Basement has been neglected of wear and tear with a few scuff marks on the brick wall, and replace the old flooring with new, it has a high security door with alarm security system, with a few lab equipment to analyse to what Xenia is working on and create potions to cure Illnesses, as to what is going on in Xenia home town.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NOcc
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0F98E897534911E98E077E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $10,853
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/s3rOerF
ENTRY DETAILS: A science lab for many different schools of science, including chemistry and archeology, it is placed in the basement of a house. It was built for the genius scientist, Xenia Ville, who is a loner and paranoid of people spying on her work, especially the government!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F2F2C03537711E984397E6A61392AEA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/tZwV3Fi
ENTRY DETAILS: A very suspicious and erratic sim, Xenia is a scientist who used to work for the government. Now she suspects that she is being watched and followed everywhere she goes! She needs a quiet, secret place to work on her science projects--away from prying eyes!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
SIM ENTRY FORM (please copy and paste into your entry post)
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/637A48C458B311E981146B74343DD635
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/sVlD1vR
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Ville leads a solitary, quiet life, doing her best to blend in and draw as little attention to herself as possible. This makes it easier to conduct secret experiments and research the strange events in her town without anyone suspecting.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4C9F9F595AFE11E98D30033D2F3B18E4
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/8kZUmqH
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia and her 'guard dog' Pinky are all set to hold up in Strangerville in their new 'Safe House' and figure out what this mystery is all about!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID:lionpaws
ORIGIN ID:lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0C2F516A5B6D11E98E017E6A61392AEA?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/R9pwgpb
ENTRY DETAILS: She is stuck in the seventies, with fears of war, environmental disaster and Orwell's dooming word of "1984".
Nerd Brain -- Paranoid - Genius - Loner
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NO CC
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/666A46C85C0B11E984A4795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2375007506052660
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Ville ..Paranoid and anxious. She is also Clumsy, Yet a Genius.. She is Taking Windenburg Like a Storm, Up rooting conspiracy's and finding clues to all sorts of scandals..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Expert
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/00EAECAC578111E9831B7E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere
GALLERY COST: 43,264
TOTAL COST: 44,764
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/QycY1tM
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia takes shelter in an old observatory on an island off the coast of Windenburg, specifically on a plot of land called Mid-Nowhere. The observatory was abandoned until Xenia moved in and added a few security features as well as some additions in the basement. The interiors are mostly concrete and steel to withstand harsh weather conditions, and cameras are hidden in the trees to warn Xenia of any trespassers. The one-bedroom home is equipped with heating and cooling as well as the secret bookcase leading down to the basement lab. The lab has the work area, a holding cell, and another bookcase door which leads to the storage room; this is Xenia's escape route just in case the feds are onto her.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F56DB271587B11E984BF033D2F3B18E4
LOT COST: $2500.00
LOT NAME:Pique Hearth in Willow Creek
GALLERY COST: $42,479.00
TOTAL COST: $44,979.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/7MNsROG
ENTRY DETAILS:Granny's Little Secret is tucked away in the quiet little community of Willow Creek. Xenia has the perfect cover. Her house looks just like any other on the block. Except for her little secret lab hidden in the basement. I used my own Grandma's house for inspiration on this one. I was always scared of her basement, lol, she didn't have the fancy bookshelf though
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all the artwork in the house was created by AlJay2000
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 – Safe House
FORUM ID: Mannanna
ORIGIN ID: Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6FF3D3305B0E11E98E75033D2F3B18E4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Mannanna&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Pier Palace, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $ 42,998
TOTAL COST: $44,998
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/1YtHkMR
(Sim entry slide show) https://imgur.com/a/0dvoYdV
ENTRY DETAILS: I imagined Xenia to be both eccentric and a little loony so a run down house seemed fitting. There nobody would even expect anyone to live and she could carry on with her secret experiments safe from government agents and snoopy neighbors. Bring your imagination and come along for a tour!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D5E4FAA5587B11E98429033D2F3B18E4
GALLERY COST: $11,886.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/nwFp41V
ENTRY DETAILS:Xenia spends her days wandering around the neighborhood looking for anything suspicious or strange. She then takes the things she has discovered back to her lab to analyze them. The Lab is also a place where she creates her special serums.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Entry List (continued)
Expert (continued)
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL:Expert
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6C5BD692587B11E98228033D2F3B18E4
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/68vnNlZ
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia Ville looks like your average Grandma. She is anything but! She is convinced that the government is out to get us. She makes sure that her face is always slightly covered and never takes off her gloves (germs, you know). She also doesn't want her finger prints out there. She makes sure that all the electronic items in her house are old (before they put trackers on them). Xenia's life aspiration is to be a renaissance sim. She wants to be good at many things at once. She is erratic, a genius and strives for perfection.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 - Safe House
FORUM ID: Mannanna
ORIGIN ID: Mannanna
LEVEL: --- blank --- only entered a sim once before
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6A5DFA205A3B11E98371795DCB646EBF?searchtype=hashtag&category=all&time=all&searchquery=BnS116&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/0dvoYdV
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia is a young adult nerd brain and a quick learner. She has recently moved to a new home where she feels safe and not spied upon by the government. She aspires to become a top notch scientist with a life goal of knowledge. Her traits are loner, erratic and genius and her skills are 1 in cooking and 3 in logic.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
Master
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 -Safe House-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6B96C6695C2611E9828B048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 1.500
LOT NAME: Cottage Am See
GALLERY COST: § 43.491
TOTAL COST: § 44.991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/om8rB8p
ENTRY DETAILS: This quaint Tudor cottage hides a secret. A hidden lab full of proofs of alien life and goverment conspiracies. A perfect place for Xenia to investigate and find a way to beat the alien menace.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #116 -Safe House-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AE3DFE365C2611E982CC048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/LBNlRil
ENTRY DETAILS: Xenia is your regular paranoid mad scientist. Studying some specimens she found a big fat conspiracy of the government with an alien race. She's going to fight it.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @FreshTostadas
Room Challenge: @Designasim
Sim Challenge: N/A
Established
Comments
1st Place: @SheriGR
2nd Place: @lionpaws
Honorable Mention: @Pinkusfamily
Room Challenge: @chips46
Sim Challenge: @Pinkusfamily
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: @AlJay
Sim Challenge: @mannanna
Master
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
The deadline for this challenge is 24th April 2019
It has been awhile since you’ve had any applicants for the Hawthorne project, and your heart skips a beat as you spot the subject line of your next email: RE: Hawthorne Project - Please, we’re desperate!
You quickly open the message, and what you read has you ready to spring into action. This family is truly what Mrs. Emmeline Hawthorne had in mind when she started her philanthropy in the first place. You can’t believe it’s already been almost 6 months since the venerable Mrs. Hawthorne passed away. At 110 it wasn’t really so unexpected, you muse; it was just that her force of will and stage presence had made her seem larger than life and invincible. Shaking your head to clear your thoughts, you click on the email and begin to read...
Dear Hawthorne Project,
I’m sure you hear this all the time, but I really never thought I would end up in this situation. I married young, and we immediately began a family. I should have seen the signs then. How controlling he could be, how angry he would get over the slightest things. But he was so handsome, and I was in love. By the time it occurred to me what was really happening, we already had one child, and the second was on the way.
I thought that as long as his abuse was directed at me, I could take it, for the sake of the children growing up in a whole family. And I did take it. It wasn't until a few years later, when I was now pregnant with our third child, that I realized the true danger of being with him. One morning, I noticed a bruise on our oldest daughter’s arm. At first, I thought my husband had finally flipped and started in on our children, and I was FURIOUS! But when I confronted Alexis about it, she told me it was from a boy at school. But what really made my heart break, is when she told me that it must mean the boy wants to marry her and have a family like me and daddy. It’s time to go, and I am taking the kids with me.
The three of us are currently sharing a room at my mom's house in Brindleton Bay, but it's much too small for us, and worse, my husband will come looking. I don't have a job, or any real workable skills, but I am willing to find something. I used to play the guitar when I was younger, and have a little skill in that. I also think myself a decent cook, spending several years running the household. Maybe I can find something along those lines... Still, I expect money will be tight.
I'm not looking for anything too fancy. Even with the gift of a house, I know the future bills will still need to get paid. I'd like to have something with 3 bedrooms. The girls can share, but i don't want them being hassled every time the baby wakes in the night, and if it's a boy, we'll need the extra room as they grow.
Two bathrooms would be nice, one for me and one for the kids, but it's not necessary. Eat-in Kitchen would be wonderful, and less space needed than a full dining room. And of course, a living room. Most importantly, is plenty of backyard space. I really want the kids to be able to spend lots of time playing outside, with maybe a swing, or some monkey bars. Definitely no pools though! The thought of one of my babies wandering in there unsupervised really scares me. A washtub and clothes line would be nice too. I could get some laundry done while keeping an eye on the kids play time. And maybe a little shady spot for me to sit and read too.
Please, it would mean the world if you could help us start over. I promise I won’t let anyone put me in this position again. I have to make things better for my girls than I was willing to accept for myself.
Sincerely,
Dayana
Name: Dayana Lilard
Traits: Music Lover, Family Oriented, Unflirty
M/F/TG: F
Aspiration: Super Parent
Occupation (Or Former Occupation): Housewife/Stay-at-home Mom
Child 1 Name: Alexis Lilard
Child 1 M/F/TG: F
Child 1 Traits: Loves Outdoors
Child 1 Aspiration: Artist Prodigy
Child 2 Name: Kristi Lilard
Child 2 M/F/TG: F
Child 2 Traits: Wild
Child 2 Aspiration: N/A (toddler)
Further children please list below:
Bun in the oven - Second Trimester - Unknown Sex
THE BRIEF
A 3 Bedroom/1 or 2 Bath home, you have free reign on how the house is built, landscaped, laid out etc.
Must include: a computer, a vegetable garden, a chess table, an easel, at least one musical instrument, at least one piece of fitness equipment and a bookcase.
The budget must not exceed $45,000.
Keep in mind Dayana’s description of her wishes as you design their new space
Room Challenge
Create a room for Alexis (child) and Krisiti (toddler) to share. Your budget is 10,000.
Sim Challenge
There is no sim challenge this round as the family chosen was submitted for the Hawthorne Sims Challenge. You can download the talented @chluke75 ‘s Lilard family from the Gallery here https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DC3D6358A8A811E884EDA2A491BEBAA4?category=households&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=chluke75&max=50&maxis=false&fbclid=IwAR3F04ezKOfM2wmcQn51ptkggaxtuq1M5-bYym7gSuZVdRxW_zO2MEwK5Ck
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: Nicky2m
ORIGIN ID: Nicky2m
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Domus Familiaris
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: New Beginings https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F38065C2615D11E983517E6A61392AEA?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=New Beginings&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $44,997
TOTAL COST: $47,497
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/pgO5GHy
ENTRY DETAILS: This classic home was built for Dayana Lillard and her 2 children (plus one on the way). It's aptly titled 'New Beginnings' because Dayana needed a home to start her life over after finally leaving her abusive husband. This home is nestled in the charming Sable Square neighborhood and is a great place to raise her children. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, eat in kitchen, open concept first floor, and lots of little extra nooks and bonus rooms. Plenty of space inside to decorate and a huge yard for the kids. Charming and classic, this house is sure to give the Lillard family a lifetime of happy memories.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID:Emilieflora
ORIGIN ID:Emile-Flora
LEVEL: This my first entry so I am unsure of where to place myself
LOT: New Beginnings https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A4296B3B644B11E986AE6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS117&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:§2,000
LOT NAME: Bedlington Boathouse
GALLERY COST:§42,985
TOTAL COST: §44,985
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/yTsva3E
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please. hlep me improve
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID:jeswainston65
ORIGIN ID:jeswainston65
LEVEL: Beginner
LOT: Oak Alcove
LOT COST:§1500
LOT NAME: Oak Alcove
GALLERY COST:§43,808
TOTAL COST: §42,308
LINK TO GALLERY: HAWTHORNE PROJECT IX https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2F4238B164A511E9823B795DCB646EBF?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jeswainston65&max=50&maxis=falsehttp://
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BNS#117 https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://flic.kr/s/aHsmAzfZ3R
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, but please be kind.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: First Entry
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nl-nl/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FA985E35655911E985576B74343DD635?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1500
LOT NAME: Cottage Am See in Winderburg
GALLERY COST: 43473
TOTAL COST: 44973
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/W13QOJC
ENTRY DETAILS: A new home for the Lilard family. The home has a cozy living room and eat-in kitchen where Dayana can cook meals for her family. Of course also a nice garden where everyone can have a great time! It is all located in a beautiful area, by the water, surrounded by nature. Of course the garden is fenced off so the kids don't wonder off
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please 🙂
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Room Challenge
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: HEW310
ORIGIN ID: HEW310
LEVEL: Not sure / Starting Out
ROOM: Budget Kids Room https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/1219653C61E111E98583048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=HEW310&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 7,208 simoleons
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/6trJ2XY
ENTRY DETAILS: This kids room is perfect for Dayana and her two kids! Alexis will enjoy the art creation station, as well as the plentiful amount of wall space to store and display her work. Kristi will enjoy lots of toys to keep her entertained and her wild spirit at bay, and both Kristi and Alexis can bond over stories in the reading nook.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
TWITTER TAG: N/A
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID:jeswainston65
ORIGIN ID:jeswainston65
LEVEL: Beginner
ROOM: BNS#117 BEDROOM
LOT COST: §8,205
LOT NAME: BNS 117 BEDROOM
GALLERY COST:§8,205
LINK TO GALLERY:BNS 117 BEDROOM https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6A90B89064A611E985E6795DCB646EBF?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jeswainston65&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO SLIDESHOW: BNS 117 BEDROOM https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://flic.kr/s/aHskQEdtNF
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, but please be kind.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: First entry
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/nl-nl/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/2E372E48654B11E9821B7E6A61392AEA?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 6727
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/MmSgZGq
ENTRY DETAILS: Kristi's and Alexis' room has many features. They can read their books, do crafts, play, watch tv, relax, and sleep of course 🙂 They even get to have their own goldfish! The room is in the attic so they have plenty of privacy and space for the two of them. The color of the room is maybe not too obvious but they are special kids ;D
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:please 🙂
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Established
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: lionpaws
ORIGIN ID: lionpaws
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Safe Haven https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9A2E3C105DDC11E983B326975FCF53D6?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=lionpaws&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2.000
LOT NAME: Daisy Hovel (Willow Creek)
GALLERY COST: $42.802
TOTAL COST: $44.802
ENTRY DETAILS: Dear Ms Lilard
We have a new home for you and your kids. It is located in Willow Creek, that should be far enough away from your former husband. We tried to meet all your wishes:
It's a one story home with three bedrooms. One for the girls, with an art table for your art ambitious daughter and a special toddler bed for the little girl. The toddler playthings are scattered throughout the house, so the little one can find something to do wherever you are. The nursery for the unborn is as colorful as the girls room. between the kids rooms there is the family bathroom. it has two sinks and a big tub'n'shower, the potty for the toddler is in there too.
The living kitchen area we kept open plan so it will be easier for you to have an eye on your children. There you find a chess table, an easel, a sitting area with TV an electronic piano, a guitar, and a computer desk with computer.
In the kitchen area we opted for a big table instead of counter seating. Here you can have family dinners together and supervise the homework of your school children.
From the seating area you step out onto the back porch, where the necessary clothes-washing-tub and clothes-drying-line are. from here you have access to a small alcove where we put in a treadmill for you.
In the garden there is also a basketball hoop for family fun when your kids grow up. The garden is divided into two separate parts, a playground and a vegetable garden (both enclosed).
The playground holds the basketball hoop, swings a playhouse and a bench in the shade.
The vegetable garden already holds vegetable seedling ready to be planted and cared for.
The third and last bedroom is part of a small suite, for you to recede to and have some quiet every now and then.
We hope you find peace and a wonderful future in your new home,
sincerly -lionpaws builds-
ps.:Please join us for a tour through your new home:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/c2EJlJy
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: SimTresa
Lot: Home Sweet Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EA1C4D07639211E98351795DCB646EBF
LOT COST:2,500
LOT NAME: Potters' Splay
GALLERY COST: 42,192
TOTAL COST: 44,692
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Qa2A3dc
ENTRY DETAILS: This small Craftsman style house in Willw Creek may be dark on the outside, but it is full of bright color and comfortable, homey touches on the inside. The colorful flowers out front also help to lighten up its appearance. It has three bedrooms and two baths. The backyard boasts a swing set, picnic table and grill along with a vegetable garden for Dayana. The nursery may be a bit small, but it's colorful and perfect for an infant or toddler.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: Swcheppes
ORIGIN ID: Swcheppes
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Fresh Starter https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4F3FA70F5F0C11E9879F26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=swcheppes&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Bargain Bend
GALLERY COST: 42,987
TOTAL COST: 44,987
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Fresh Starter https://imgur.com/a/AP0rTab
ENTRY DETAILS: Fresh Starter is truly a home made for someone who really needs a fresh start. This home is perfect for someone in need of a safe home. The master bedroom has a walk in closet and a private bathroom for when the pressures of life get to much and you you need some me time. The two additional bedrooms are perfect for a shared kids room and nursery. There's a bathroom across from one of the bedrooms. The full stocked eat in kitchen is perfect for a growing family. It opens up to the main living space where families are encouraged to talk rather then glued to electronics. However when it's needed there is a workspace perfect for a working on spreadsheets or researching a school project. Off of the kitchen is a sunroom that serves as an art studio for a budding artist or maybe an artist who may be a little rusty. Best of all it has a 360 view of the enclosed yard allowing safe play for any little ones. If you'd rather watch from outside there is a lovely shaded area near the garden.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG:
FACEBOOK PROFILE:
TUMBLR LINK:
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: Established
LOT: New Beginnings https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/790B0678647811E980097E6A61392AEA?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS117&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes
GALLERY COST: 42,958
TOTAL COST: 44,958
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://imgur.com/a/LbP8B6y
ENTRY DETAILS: 117 New Beginnings is a sunny family home built with the Lilard clan in mind. It's spacious enough for three (four) sims to live comfortably with room to grow should the need arise.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: MACDesign
ORIGIN ID: MAC-DESIGN
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Hallow Slough
LOT COST: §5,500
LOT NAME: Budget Family Home https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6B30759B615311E98035048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=MAC-DESIGN&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: §44,707
TOTAL COST: §50,207
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Full Album https://imgur.com/a/MlGTTzP
ENTRY DETAILS: This lot was entirely tailored to the needs of widowed mother, Dayana, and her soon to be 3 children. With room to grow, this bright and inviting home features a large eat-in kitchen, small media space, full downstairs bath, and three separate sleeping quarters, including a calming blue nursery on the main floor. The older children can enjoy the outdoors swing set, while Dayana hangs laundry, does yoga, or cozies up with her favorite book on the back porch. This space meets all the necessary request of this ever growing family; 3 Bed, 1 Bath, a computer, a vegetable garden, a chess table, an easel, one musical instrument, one piece of fitness equipment and a bookcase. Enjoy!
This tight budget was a complete obstacle for me. I continuously found myself having to dial back the decor and landscaping to stay within budget, all while trying to keep to my usual aesthetic. 450 Simoleons for a rock... bye!! This one was extra fun, being able to have total and complete building freedom. Thanks @BuildnShare for always keeping it challenging!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure, Thanks.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER: twitter.com/Cheney_Megan
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FE8BBF5960DB11E98D3C6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2,000
LOT NAME: Forgotten Hollow Fledermaus Bend 30x30 renamed Floral Sanctuary
GALLERY COST: $42,994
TOTAL COST: $44,994
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/XpkEaot
ENTRY DETAILS: A lovely sanctuary away from the world for a family on a small budget! This three bedroom/two bath house is packed with skill objects, and it has plenty of room both inside and out to play in.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Upland Place https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/861DE83B618411E984CE6B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,500
LOT NAME: Upland Place, in DelSol Valley
GALLERY COST: 42,414
TOTAL COST: 44,914
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS117 The Hawthorne Project Phase IX https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2379343588952385&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCGTKRFIpE7X3GLerffABtyfuV4QmWunLVfi_dZylNLWsnEliNG4cXU-lWOfDrf8sxD9hLrVdUWSEpQ2dQzeN0Bfa1wDqox42up3rxX7WBuwDWns6xc6uNB8EuhzXICbwo_mUaSsiUb93sacIJtQcK66FoQaxOd8ZOIT-UuNWGM25vE-s_gpdr4aywIBN6V-KlcYx1Hr329P2hQ3tP80RIizNbtx1N3A0FJZ9WbPrBd7HubsfSPAGUxZKJpRRpdLJcL7tD0vFaHvLpBNozkF4Y6buONYB-LRiOmQ5r-TyGv37-TOXfNfeUpxiPI66JB89F3UY0Pqg--G9ZpmoCt25Yj26pmJKilaLkCNmom04qpQRrl4Gzwn2t47TnW73zVJquRYFJxuu8-oltKgns-xXSsgAWTYYyPFuDXI75TsQvx9NvnjETbamiuBFVy-PueUPJAYI4D8jj2UPQ4mDqpAuBRdA&__tn__=-UC-R
Located in Del Sol Valley ~With reasonably priced homes, ( Lot price 2,500 size 40x30 ) Family friendly & so close to downtown. Mirage Park was the perfect place, Our applicant's new residence at Upland Place is far from her husbands prying eye's..Matching her requests , 2 bed rooms with a on suite Nursery . 2 Bath's, a Big Country kitchen & Living room.. There is a Nice sized Yard with a clothes line, a swing set, sand box, and even room for a garden..The entire neighborhood consists of a small dead-end road. At the end of the road is a medium-sized playground ...
( With this build I took advantage of the NEW Landscaping items Released in the Recent update ~ unlocked using bb.showhiddenobjects~ - they all cost $ 0... Also in the drive way is One of the RV's which was also released with the update - Cost $ 0......)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://facebook.com/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Dayana's Place https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/47B54F6E621911E98D0C048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2500
LOT NAME: Tranquil Crescent in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $42,492
TOTAL COST: $44,992
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/3wHfgw4
ENTRY DETAILS: Dayana's first thought was to find a place in Brindleton Bay so she could be close to her mom, and get some help with the kids. But, in the end, she decided it would be too easy for her ex-husband to find her there, so she asked that her house be built elsewhere. She finally decided on Newcrest, a newer community with good schools. They found a beautiful 30x30 lot in a neighborhood with several young families with kids for her girls to play with. The house is a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, with plenty of room for all of them, and has a playroom and a large back yard. It's a good beginning for her new life.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
Entry List (continued)
Established (continued)
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 – The Hawthorne Project (Phase IX)
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Stay at Home Mom
LOT NAME: Built on: Cookout Lookout 30x20 lot, $2,000 (Newcrest) https://imgur.com/gallery/kxwua1P
LOT COST: $2,000
GALLERY COST: $42,965
TOTAL COST: $44,965
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/kxwua1P
ENTRY DETAILS: This home was designed for Dayana, a single mom looking to work from home & be with her young children. Dayana’s dream home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, a washer/dryer/clothesline, guitar, bookshelf, painting easel, punching bag, chess table, several harvestable garden plant areas (2 indoor and one outdoor), and a swing set and bench in the back yard per Dayna’s request.
Upon consideration of her needs and desire to stay at home with her young children, additional features that will help her in this goal are indoor and outdoor harvestable plants for cooking and income, a studio with a flower-arranging table and live multi-flower plants for her use so she can join the gardener career and work from home making flower arrangements for sale. In the future, when the children are all in school she can even open a florist shop and sell her arrangements, produce, and gourmet dishes there!
Additional features that Dayana and her children can enjoy are treehouse playhouse (with stair railings since Dayana would worry otherwise!) a fenced back yard and gate on the large front porch for toddler safety; sunroom with a punching bag, chess table, and indoor plants for year-around use; a skylight in the kitchen, a fireplace, grill & picnic table, TV, computer, & more!
It features the ‘Great Soil’, ‘Home Studio’, and ‘Homey’ lot traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods. Pictures by: #jasna98 #juwels64 #Super_Love_Sims #Roseymow #SimDels #Mandykay77 #AnnaVelannA #simsationaltoo #AlJay2000
TWITTER TAG: @SheriGr
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Restarter Family Home
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Fledermaus Bend (Forgotten Hollow) https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FB9DC0FC645B11E98C9F048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $42,842
TOTAL COST: $44,842
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS117 - Restarter Family Home by SimsIslandheart https://imgur.com/gallery/GCmydvu
ENTRY DETAILS: This 3 bed, 2 bath home is a great place to restart a life and raise a family in peace and quiet, away from the danger and trials of their previous life. This home is designed to help all of Dayana's wishes come true, and then some. #MOO #NoCC #PlayTested
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, MOO
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
Room Challenge
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/14A33F5C5EFF11E980B1048C513C46C4?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $6,607
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/e76hMdC
ENTRY DETAILS: Just a plain room for two little girls whose parents can't afford to spend a ton of money.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Restarter Children's Room https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8C7D76C1652611E9891626975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SimsIslandheart&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $3,259
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS117 - Restarter Children's Room by SimsIslandheart https://imgur.com/gallery/9MNK1gV
ENTRY DETAILS: This cozy children's bedroom is a perfect fit on a budget for ensuring two children are healthy and happy, while giving them everything they need to succeed. #MOO #NoCC #PlayTested
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, MOO
TWITTER TAG: @IslandheartArt
FACEBOOK PROFILE: N/A
TUMBLR LINK: N/A
Expert
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Lemonade Summers https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B6CBD30061D811E98E33795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: 2,000
LOT NAME: Cookout Lookout - Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 42,996
TOTAL COST: 44,996
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/gT1mXt3
ENTRY DETAILS: The Lilard Family will definitely enjoy staying in Lemonade Summers, which draws inspiration from tropical colonial architecture. Named after colors that remind people of lemonade and summer, this house boasts a well-appointed master bedroom with ensuite, two children's rooms, an open-plan kitchen and living area, a rear porch, and a backyard with full use of space. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, a home office, a reading nook, and just enough space to fit in a treadmill. The eat-in kitchen is decorated with colors that the Lilard girls like, and it's right next to a gaming table, where the whole family can have fun. The living area includes a play nook and a painting nook. Outside, the Lilards can grow veggies in their vegetable garden and do the laundry on the porch, which faces the monkey bars area. The whole back yard is shaded by two large trees, with one decorated with lanterns, and underneath that is Dayana's special reading place outdoors.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Happily Ever After https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/45432CE861E411E982E17E6A61392AEA
LOT COST: $2000.00
LOT NAME: Asphalt Abodes in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: $42,984.00
TOTAL COST: $44,984.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/lznO9WU
ENTRY DETAILS: This contemporary style home was built in the new development of Newcrest. It has an open concept floor plan which makes it easy for Dayana to keep an eye on her kids. The back yard is full of fun activities that the whole family will enjoy (well, maybe not the laundry) and the girls have all sorts of new toys in their room to keep them busy. On a side note, I would totally live here
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the custom artwork was created by myself
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID:Mannanna
ORIGIN ID:Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: Auburn https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/124383D566CC11E989606B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=BnS117&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $2000
LOT NAME: Cookout Lookout in Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 42,721
TOTAL COST: True cost - 44,986
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Auburn- https://imgur.com/a/3CJFOXl
ENTRY DETAILS: This house is move in-ready for Dayane and her children and has a lot of potential to grow with the family as they grow and their needs change.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:Pictures ( NoCC ) by Mandykay 77
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: faithofkaela
ORIGIN ID: faithofkaela
LEVEL: Master
LOT: MidCentury Family Home https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3B8AFED261CF11E988A226975FCF53D6
LOT COST: §2,000
LOT NAME: Sandtrap Flats
GALLERY COST: §42,988
TOTAL COST: §44,988
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Imgur Link https://imgur.com/a/iOMnn4B
ENTRY DETAILS: I created Dayana and her family a small MidCentury Modern style home in the backwaters of
Oasis Creek, figuring her husband would struggle to find them out there. The home is compact, but houses four separate bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The open plan living space does include a dining area, separate to the kitchen, as I could afford to give the family a little extra space. The back yard is fully enclosed and Dayana has a full view of the play area from her bedroom and the kitchen. I included a couple of shots of the family enjoying heir new space, but there are a couple of things that changed in the final edit, so please do not consider these in your judging.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Always!!!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: @faithkaela
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Faith Kaela
TUMBLR LINK: Faith of Kaela
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: kittkat7147
ORIGIN ID: kittkat7147
LEVEL: Master
LOT: Hawthorne Bungalow
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Free Spirit's Cottage am See https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/797179E3638211E98DE76B74343DD635?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=kittkat7147&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 43,500
TOTAL COST: 45,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EygdJhb
ENTRY DETAILS: Just a little craftsman bungalow for the Lilard family
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:N/A
TWITTER TAG: @kittkat7147
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/kitkats.simporium
TUMBLR LINK: http://kitkatssimporium.tumblr.com/
BUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 -HAWTHORNE PROJECT IX-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
LOT: "Good Riddance" https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F2F543CA63BF11E9854D795DCB646EBF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 2.000
LOT NAME: Sporting Space
GALLERY COST: § 43.000
TOTAL COST: § 45.000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS 117 HAWTHORNE PROJECT IX "Good Riddance" https://imgur.com/a/zT5XIfd
ENTRY DETAILS: The Lilard family will enjoy their new house once their abusive husband/father is out of the picture. Dayana will be able to take care of her kids in this affordable home while she tries to find a way to provide for them
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: https://13vadersims.tumblr.com/
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #117 - Hawthorne Project IX
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Master
LOT: 423 Lilard Lane https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/89BFB3F0664E11E9810C26975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Streamlet Single, Willow Creek
GALLERY COST: 43,461
TOTAL COST: 44,961
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/63XpYY1
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @Devilariah
Room Challenge: @Devilariah
Sim Challenge: N/A
Established
Comments
1st Place: @Allears
2nd Place: @swcheppes
3rd Place: @SheriGR
Room Challenge: @SimsIslandheart
Sim Challenge: N/A
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
Master
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 8th May 2019
It’s that time again - time to show off your awesome design skills! The celebration of the spring season around the globe is traditionally seen as a time of new beginnings. In that tradition, our attention will turn to the Goth’s home in Willow Creek, Ophelia Villa. Have you noticed it? Well, we sure have, and we’ve never seen a home in such a desperate need of a spring-time spruce up. Let’s release this grey eyesore from its current drab state and give it the new beginning it deserves!
As always, there are a few rules...
THE BRIEF:
You can change the window size, window type, and window placement as desired.
You can change the door size, door type, and door placement as desired.
You can change the color of any windows, doors or arches.
You can change the style, size, and location of any stairs.
You can delete any porches & railings and create new ones if you’d like.
You don’t need to keep any of the furnishings, landscaping, wallpaper, siding or flooring. It can all be changed/replaced.
The roofing can be replaced/modified as you wish.
You can save and place the home on any lot up to 40x40 in size in any world of your choice.
Interior walls can be deleted/re-arranged as you wish, and new walls can be added.
You cannot delete existing exterior walls, but you can add onto the build in any way you wish.
Current wall heights AND foundation heights must remain the same.
Equal attention in judging will be given to the new interior design, landscaping, and architectural design.
There’s no budget for this one - go crazy!
Sim Challenge:
Give Mortimer, Bella, Cassandra & Alexander a stylish makeover more fitting for their new beginning.
Room Challenge:
Make over the 3rd floor (uppermost) bedroom as a new bedroom space for either Alexander (Bookworm) or Cassandra (Gloomy, Creative, Muser). The current room footprint (6x6 with same stair placement) must remain the same as in the current build. Keep the traits of the sim you are designing for in mind.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS118 when you upload your creations. Any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID: abc1538544310 (Kitel Designs)
LEVEL: First Entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Williow Creek- Ophelia
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3348ED9C696011E9842426975FCF53D6?category=lots&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5,500
GALLERY COST: 208,976
TOTAL COST: 214,476
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zyZoIMc
ENTRY DETAILS: A spring revamp of the Ophelia home for the Goths. The second floor bath was reorganized to include a toddler room.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
FORUM ID: jeswainston65
ORIGIN ID: jeswainston65
LEVEL: beginner
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Williow Creek- Ophelia
NEW LOT LINK: Ophelia Villa https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/015B91F56B6D11E982E1048C513C46C4?category=lots&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jeswainston65&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5,500
GALLERY COST: 207,281
TOTAL COST: 212,781
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Goth Manor https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/home/leaving?target=https://flic.kr/s/aHsmc1KP2z
ENTRY DETAILS: A spring revamp of the Ophelia home for the Goths. Interior walls were rearranged, new garden and fountain added to front lawn, new exterior/interior decorating, added sitting area to the back yard, as well as a line of trees for privacy, upstairs added a bbq area and a place for Cassandra to vlog about her conspiracy theories.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
FORUM ID:lzbthnndgls
ORIGIN ID:lzbthnndgls
LEVEL: _____________
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Ophelia Villa
NEW LOT LINK: https://ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/798A70A86C6011E98FE526975FCF53D6?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=ophelia villa makeover&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $5,500
GALLERY COST: $195,664
TOTAL COST: $201,164
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https:https://imgur.com/a/YtQdwUJ
ENTRY DETAILS: I love natural light and I feel with as pale as the Goths are, they could use a little more sun. So I made sure there were a ton of floor to ceiling windows for them to soak up that Vitamin D. I kept the layout mostly the same, but I moved Alexander's bedroom downstairs so that I could make a gorgeous greenhouse on the roof that opens up to a picnic spot for grilling, karaoke, painting, and catching yourself on fire... In the front I added some fountains and landscaped around the front, side, and back. The backyard leads to on open patio, next to which is a gorgeous pink garden! This pink was carried throughout the house decor along with a nice spring green and baby blue. The whole house is now bright and cheery and actually livable. It's especially inviting since I took that awful imposing fence away. The Goths might not want visitors but now they might not have a choice with how welcoming it looks!
I would also like to take a moment to comment on the bathrooms. The second floor bathroom in particular is an eyesore. The walls are tiled in what can only be described as Pepto Bismol Pink. It's so pink it makes you sick. Kinda like Pepto Bismol. If the walls don't make your sim sick, the talking toilet cracking jokes sure will.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: juwels64 for art on Origin and Aljay2000 on Origin/ @aljay on here for art
TUMBLR LINK: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/thesewordsneedtobeunderstood
FORUM ID: mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: prettypuzzle
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rebuilt on Coorinberg Cottage lot in Windeberg (40x30)
NEW LOT LINK: Lot & hashtag verified by kittkat7147
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: ugh this is not going well. Try the correct link here please. https://imgur.com/a/kOxaRqO
ENTRY DETAILS: Completely remodelled. Featuring a children's play-space, sculpture garden, and graveyard. Indoors includes a grand staircase, entertainment and prep kitchens, three bedrooms with ensuites and a private study.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Bakie for animated/recoloured lilies.
TheJim07 for: Reynard the Raven, Gothique Skull Chest, Washington's Deluxe Fireplace (Tall)
EletroDJ for Leao XV fountain
Telescope by Katvip/Converted by HistoricalSimsLife who also did the TSM Two Dowes Wardrobe
Sailfindragon for the Square Tile Floor and Striped Carpet
Coffin Jewelry box from iyas
Pearlstitches did the Watercolour Bed
MidnightPearl did the Sausage Carpet
icedlemonade provided the Ombre Wall
My Impregnable Fortress bed from simis45
And Juglan's stove from wondymoon
Also Snug Rug recolours by Simmiler
Oops! Also, I did the daring hall tree recolours!
I think that's everybody! (Now I've added Simmiler's rug recolour anyway)
Sim Challenge
CHALLENGE #BnS118- Spring Challenge: Goths in spring
FORUM ID:Christelle
https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/17049822/#Comment_17049822
ORIGIN ID: Stel85
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: Goths in spring
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goths family wanted to move a little out of their comfortzone. They wanted to go a little away from the grey and black colour scheme and add a little bit of Spring to their closet. Bella Goth has always love red too, but she added a shorter dress in red and a bit of pink and purple, Mortimer added blue and even pink to his closet, Cassandra added more modern black and white, pink in different shades, Alexander added green, purple and a bit of red to his closet. All stayed true to themselves. still stylish, just more modern and spring fashion.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID: saramonster
LEVEL: Unsure
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/291497F36C1111E98C257E6A61392AEA
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/yUhDwuI
ENTRY DETAILS:
I wanted to keep the quirky within the family, and simply enhance their styles, while also making them more fresh and spring-ready. To me, spring is more about re-birthing and renewing than actual light colors and spring motifs. Goth is a classy and well respected family, and I wanted to showcase that in their styles. I also wanted to keep the Goths in their usual color scheme, with the darker tones, and Bella's iconic red dress was a huge inspiration for all of the styles.
Mortimer's got a whole new mustache and a new hair do, as well as some more modern clothes, while keeping his own aesthetic. Bella, the most modern of the family, has also gotten a new hairstyle, but not too far from what she's comfortable with. Her outfits are modern yet sultry and sophisticated, much like before, but better. Cassandra is a total nerd, and I love that about her. I gave her a shorter hair style and some cute round glasses to match, as well as I enhanced her preppy yet nerdy normal style with some fresher clothes. Alexander is a little cutie, and I wanted to dress him like I think his parents would want him to dress. He's gotten some very dapper clothes and some new glasses to match, as well as a cute pompadour hairstyle.
The first picture shows the family's everyday outfits, while the second shows the highlights of the rest of their outfits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used.
Established
FORUM ID: iampes23
ORIGIN ID: iampes23
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: moved to Brindleton Bay, placed on the Chateau Frise lot, 40x40
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8304813B70E511E98E95CA29C2E638E2?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=iampes23&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4,000
GALLERY COST: $337,562
TOTAL COST: $341,562
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/GlzZU7Z
ENTRY DETAILS: I chose to move the house to a bigger lot where the family had a bigger yard to enjoy and a better view. I also added on to the building to be able to make larger, more spacious rooms and hallways. The house was gutted inside, redesigned, and added on to. The original house exterior walls remain, although some doorways go through those walls. I also changed the windows and doors to give the house a more pleasing look. It has the Celebrity Home, Convivial, and Gnomes traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: SheriGR
ORIGIN ID: SheriGR
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Seaside Ophelia Villa https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/41AA05CC71B211E982AEE000720474E7
LOT NAME: Built on: Chateau Frise 40x40 lot, $4,000 (Brindleton Bay)
LOT COST: $4,000
GALLERY COST: $381,564
TOTAL COST: $385,564
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Jo4X1el
ENTRY DETAILS: This renovation of Ophelia Villa was designed to provide a new atmosphere with many opportunities to nurture positive growth and interactions for the entire Goth household. Ophelia Villa is now a classy & lovely home with features to encourage creativity and socialization. Special features include a lovely gazebo for sunny luncheons; a formal living room, a formal dining room, & a formal music room; a cheerful and homey kitchen and cook’s 4-season greenhouse stocked with multi-veggie, multi-fruit and multi-herb plants that will allow Bella to cook many new gourmet dishes for her family and friends while enjoying tending the small garden; it is cat-ready so they can welcome a new fur-baby, & so much more! Renovations have been made throughout the entire home and grounds. It was also designed for a brand new town (Brindleton Bay) to be situated on a lovely seaside lot!
Oh, and to make sure they can afford their new digs & social standing comfortably, a money tree has been included on the roof patio area.
It features the ‘Sunny Aspect’, ‘Home Studio’, and ‘Homey’ lot traits.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC, No Mods.
TWITTER TAG: @SheriGr
FORUM ID:wildflower1971
ORIGIN ID:wildflower1971
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: the summer home 40x30 windenberg
NEW LOT LINK: Spring At Ophelia Villa https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4D9F311F714B11E984610F1E2936D1CC?
LOT COST: 3000
GALLERY COST: 388,988
TOTAL COST: 391,988
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring At Ophelia Villa https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/PiperSims4Gaming/photos/?tab=album&album_id=859635961049016
ENTRY DETAILS: "Spring at Ophelia Villa" History (and mystery) emanates from this tri-story #Gothic #mansion. Ophelia Villa has been re-done for #spring to lighten and brighten the best of what this mansion has to offer plus a few additions and deck expantions. #BnS118 #wildflower1971 #atrium. I added Two Atriums one on the first floor and one on the top floor also exspanded the wrap around deck owners can now walk from the front to the back via the deck and atrium on first floor and on second floor can enjoy the seating area to the front and able to walk to the back door second floor with out going inside. roof top is now a deck with an atrium attached to the top bedroom. Owners will have some of the prettiest veiws from this rooftop garden. Front entry was decked out in flowers with ivy cascading over the front of the building.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG:none
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Kristine Marie
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6AA682FF716611E986530F1E2936D1CC?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 4.000
LOT NAME: Chateau Frise, Brindleton Bay, 40x40.
GALLERY COST: 730.870.
TOTAL COST: 734.870.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/fI233PV
ENTRY DETAILS: This was a hard challenge. Deciding how to transform this home. As a goth myself i didn't want to lose the ''goth feel'' of the house to much. I saw the home as romantic and elegant but dark. So i wanted to try and make a romantic and elegant home, but bright. For this i used a lot of white marble, colors (gold,some pastels,some brighter) bridges and a gazebo. Of course as this was a Spring makeover i tried to keep in mind that spring means, warmer weather, means more time spend outside. So i moved the home to the biggest lot size that was allowed to expand the garden🙂. I also chose a spot that was somewhat secluded, spring means everyone will be spending more time outside, so the goths wisely moved away from all those spring-loving, happy neighbours brrrr... This spot is also perfectly surrounded by beautiful trees and it has a romantic oceanview.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
FORUM ID: saphiresong
ORIGIN ID: saphiresong98
LEVEL: First Entry
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: The Summer Home (Windenburg 40x30)
NEW LOT LINK:
https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6351C28871AB11E9828C0F1E2936D1CC?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=BnS118&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
https://imgur.com/a/5MEM5bL
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goth's home has got a much more modern look, giving it a new lease of life and much needed update from it's previous look. Keeping in line with the dark colours prefered by the family the house uses a black and white colour scheme, with accents of bright green for a touch of spring. Large windows give the home much more natural light and coupled with plenty of outdoor space give the family a chance to view the surroundings of their new Windenburg home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Plateau Place , In StrangerVille
NEW LOT LINK: Ophelia StrangerVilla https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D92E480F71DF11E9899802EE088C8087?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 367,837
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring Designer Showdown BnS118 https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2390161851203892
ENTRY DETAILS: The Renovation of Ophelia Villa... Relocated to StrangerVille . Moved to the Shadey Acres Section of town..This beautiful 3 story Home now is set on the 40 x 30 lot of Plateau Place. "StrangerVille is known for its plateaus and unique rock formations. There is no better lot like Plateau Place to take all of that in. Providing the best views overlooking StrangerVille, this lot was the perfect place to renovate our dream home. Just ignore the strange lights coming from that crater." Knowing the History of the Goths and their Homes throughout the succession of games. I wanted to keep a bit of the Supernatural aura about them. Because the Goth family has featured in so many different games, there have been a variety of different homes for them. Every Goth home, besides the one in The Sims 4, contains its own graveyard. Each of the PC games, plus all the console editions, have shown ghosts haunting the mansions and scaring the inhabitants. Like the Goth's previous residences this home is haunted too.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None Used
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://facebook.com/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
NEW LOT LINK: Season of Renewal https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FCC4B448720E11E982B802EE088C8087
TOTAL COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/53OOFDc
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goth house has been redone in bright colors inside and out. I didn't want to completely modernize it, so there are still some Victorian and vintage elements mixed in with the modern plumbing and electronics. The old porches have been replaced with one long porch that wraps around form the front along the left side to the rear.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Rio Verde in Oasis Springs
NEW LOT LINK: Goths go Southwestern https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/0A5872CC71FA11E98E7DE000720474E7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $6500
GALLERY COST: $271,987
TOTAL COST: $278,487
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hoYtdMo
ENTRY DETAILS: I went kind of crazy on this one. The Goths are experiencing a total life change. The house has been moved to Oasis Springs and redesigned to suit their new southwestern lifestyle! I added to the 2nd floor to be able to put all three bedrooms on one floor, and added a rooftop activity area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Some of the pictures used are "by reference" (not CC) art by @juwels64.
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: Devilariah.
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah.
LEVEL: Established.
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/EB81B04C705F11E985E3300AFEBA9278?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
(Room looks dark on the Gallery, don't know how to fix it )
GALLERY COST: 43032.
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Pd9T3s8
ENTRY DETAILS: A new room for Cassandra Goth! Her aspiration is to become a musical genius, so her room is packed with musical instruments. She's gloomy, creative and a muser. These traits will definitely help her achieve her goal, as will this room! For this challenge i decided to forgo the gothic style and go full spring mode.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please 🙂
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5876FDDC716211E981AF0F1E2936D1CC?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/IF1Rtya
ENTRY DETAILS: Makeover Time!! The Goth family is getting ready for spring and moving into their madeover home. I tried to go for simple, clean and bright looks. We did experiment with a little hair dye... Cool, bright blues for the parents, lovely violet for Cassandra, and bright blond for Alexander.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: ~Goth~ Stranger than ever https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C275A77D71E311E983C202EE088C8087?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: SIM ENTRY CHALLENGE #118 https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2392207110999366
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goths have relocated to Strangerville to a Renovated Ophelia Villa. Its brighter , and grander.. So Now we have given them a more Stylish make over fitting for their new beginning. ( for me the Goths have always been associated with the Supernatural. I did not want to stray far from their Game History. So in this Make over - I threw in some occult..) This was a Fun make over .There are some surprises for this family.. Mortimer's relationship with Caleb Vatore from Forgotten Hollow has become close. Caleb called him up one day to ask him a serious question..I will never tell if Mortimer took him up on his offer... All I know is Bella finds him more alluring these days..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: YES
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: Mom's Sims 3 & 4. Creations
Expert
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres
NEW LOT LINK: Casa ni Doña Ofeliana https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D5FE5CC86C1611E9836126975FCF53D6
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/2KYeT1Q
ENTRY DETAILS: Casa ni Doña Ofeliana, or "Doña Ofeliana's House" is the Goth home Ophelia Villa remodeled into a mansion with features from Filipino Colonial architecture. It has what the previous Goth home had, but with a new library wing with a dance hall included. There's also a pool and a graveyard at the back, because it's not a Goth home without a graveyard. It is also equipped with air-conditioning as well as ceiling fans to beat the heat.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Entry List (continued)
Expert (continued)
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Brook Bungalow in Willow Creek
NEW LOT LINK: Urban Elegance https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8AEDB4666ED311E984A9795DCB646EBF
LOT COST: $3000.00
GALLERY COST: $424,288.00
TOTAL COST: $427,288.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/SKvktaC
ENTRY DETAILS: I have taken the Goth mansion and given it more of an updated elegant style. I have placed it on a bigger lot and rotated it so the original right side is now the front. Knowing the Goth family has wealth, I figured that we might as well make it look like it, and have given them everything that their little sim hearts could desire
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Artwork by AlJay2000
FORUM ID:Mannanna
ORIGIN ID:Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Park Shore, Willow Creek - moved to The Lighthouse in Windenburg
NEW LOT LINK: Ophelia Villa https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/704D638270D011E984E3300AFEBA9278?category=all&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=ophelia villa&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Ophelia Villa https://imgur.com/a/wSO2Gfe
ENTRY DETAILS: I might have misunderstood the whole challenge, I didn't build having the Goth family in mind at all. I imagined a new family, with a passion for all things Victorian, getting their hands on an old Victorian they tried to renovate to its former glory, yet with the comfort of today's living. As I mention in the slide show this build was meant to be on a different lot but I had trouble with Seasons this time. Willow Creek doesn't seem to have a nice summer in my game this year! But, it's not all ugly where it sits in my opinion.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
FORUM ID / ORIGIN ID: Kilra0
LEVEL: expert
LOT: Ophelia revival https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AE98978971B711E98C6E89C3819F8752?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Kilra0&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 5500
LOT NAME: Ophelia Villaen
GALLERY COST: 418,900
TOTAL COST: 424,400
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://kilra.blogspot.com/2019/05/ophelia-revival.html
ENTRY DETAILS: For me the Goths and bright sound so out of the line that I tried to go for a brighter gothic revival theme. I hope you like it tho it's not the brightest of the transformations. Have fun.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/kilra0
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: Spark Mind https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8164BBCB6BE211E98F5C7E6A61392AEA
GALLERY COST: 23,881
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/dFXmJ2Z
ENTRY DETAILS: I redesigned Alexander Goth's bedroom on the 3rd floor. The drab colors are gone and are now replaced with neutral tones with pops of color. Aside from a chess table and a dresser, this room now also has a computer table in the corner.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: pronterus
ORIGIN ID: pronterus
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: Goth - Makeover https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/24F17C5F6CBF11E98D646B74343DD635
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: HERE https://imgur.com/a/YvD4XOf
ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted the Goths to look a bit looser and more relaxed compared to their uptight-looking ensemble from before. I also used brighter colors to go with the home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: The Goth's get a Makeover https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4BE4642A6ED211E9808A795DCB646EBF
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ehedOZp
ENTRY DETAILS: The Goth family has gotten a brand new look. They are still very classy, but they have more of a modern twist. Cassandra may be going through a bit of a rebellious streak, we are not sure. All in all, they are a pretty good looking family.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Master
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
LOT: "♠Ophelia The White♠" https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C8F9C03171D711E983EA02EE088C8087?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 3.000
LOT NAME: Avarice Acres
GALLERY COST: § 595,287
TOTAL COST: § 598,287
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: The Tour https://imgur.com/a/TMhyETN
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a make-over of "Villa Ophelia". I went for a luxury "Get Famous" style keeping certain goth vibe, most of the volumes, and adding a basement.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: https://13vadersims.tumblr.com/
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @Mikkiness
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @psykt
Established
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
2nd Place: @SheriGR
Room Challenge: @Devilariah
Sim Challenge: @Devilariah
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @pronterus
Room Challenge: @pronterus
Sim Challenge: @AlJay
Master
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A
The deadline for this challenge is 22nd May 2019
You lean back in your chair, trying to remember what it was like to be a college student and what you would have wanted. It seems like so long ago, or maybe it’s just so much has happened since then. You’ve grown, you’ve changed, no matter how much you’d like to think you haven’t. Sure, you remember being there, but you just can’t quite imagine yourself back in that old dorm again.
You buzz the intercom. Karl? Do you have a minute?”
“Of course!” he replies, and is in your office a few moments later with notebook and pencil at the ready.
“You went to college,” you say as he takes a seat. It isn’t really a question, more to set the context.
“Well, the community college, yes,” he replies.
You hum thoughtfully, then ask, “So you weren’t in a dorm?”
“No, I had a small apartment with a couple of friends.”
“Well, I’ve been asked to design a new dormitory building for Sim U. But they want something new and fresh for their incoming students. I’ve been trying to remember what it was like living in one. I think it’s just been too long.”
“Well, my niece is a freshman at university this year,” he offers.
“Oh?”
“Yep! The Fighting Gnomes. Go Gold and Green!” he cheers with a laugh, clearly very involved in his niece’s school life.
That’s not too far away, you could drive there and back in a day.
“Karl, I think we need to take a road trip! How would your niece feel if we crashed her place for an afternoon and got some input from the students? I’d like some insight into what their needs are in a dorm space.”
He pulls out his cell phone and hits the speed dial. “I’ll ask her!”
THE BRIEF
Budget: 155,000
Design a dormitory for 8 students with the following requirements:
8 single-occupancy rooms
Shared lavs/baths
Shared kitchen and dining hall
Shared common room
Space for quiet study
Yard space for outdoor activities
The design should reflect a fresh new look for the modern student.
You can decide whether your dorm is unisex or mixed.
Sim Challenge
Create Karl’s niece and at least 3 of her dorm mates, and have them inspect the new building for young-adult approval!
Room Challenge
Create a single occupancy dorm room of no more than 15 squares in size (squares can be in any configuration).
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM ID: KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID: abc1538544310
LEVEL: Beginner
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Avarice Acres
NEW LOT LINK: BNS119-Fightn Gnomes Dorm https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/E52FA35F750B11E98CBD02EE088C8087?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=KitelDesigns&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 151,598
Lot Cost: 3000
Total Cost 154,598
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Spring Designer Showdown BnS118 https://imgur.com/a/rh6pfvV
ENTRY DETAILS: #BnS119 - FOR THE OLD GOLD & GREEN #Kiteldesigns A modern desgin dorm mixed dorm building for the Fighting Gnomes! Beautiful landscaping leads to the entrances for the dorm. on the bottom left holds the dining hall and computer lab, with a comfortable sitting area. The bottom right contains two TV rooms for students.. There is a study table, and game tables in this area. Upstairs contains the dorm rooms for students. Girls right, boys left. Large spacious bathrooms, and laundries on each side.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None Used
FORUM ID:EmilieFlora
ORIGIN ID:Emile-Flora
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: planet honey pop
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-au/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C0928D417A8511E987D100595E6A28A1?category=all&searchtype=hashtag&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=bns119&max=50&maxis=falseLOT COST: $15,000
GALLERY COST: $144,992
TOTAL COST: $159,992
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: noCC
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Civic Cliffs (30x20)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ABDF9AF57D0611E982B672BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2,000
GALLERY COST: 152,749
TOTAL COST: 154,739
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/mhRm0mw
ENTRY DETAILS: The Eco Dorm (aka The bumpy Dorm, due to the bumpy texture of the outside) has recycled plastic siding, solar panels on the roof and surprisingly for a dorm, hardwood floors that came from the trees that had to be cut down to make the building. It is the first week of school so some of the students have moved in and decorated, while other dorms are still empty. One of the 3 1/2 baths has a fire exit to be up to code, but the door has a lock so no one can come in from the outside. The first floor has a sitting and tv area with a private study room and study/reading nooks. The Green and Yellow kitchen has lots of space to make meals, and more than enough tables and chairs for inviting friends other for a meal. Outside has some eating areas, a bbq, chess table and lots of shaded area to sit and read a book outside. I spend the extra money and went with the unbreakable toilets,showers and fridge so the school doesn't have worry about fixing things all the time. There is a laundry room in the basement.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, I had a hard time with the layout and I feel like this build is a Plain Jane
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM ID: Mikkiness
ORIGIN ID: PrettyPuzzle
LEVEL: Starting Out
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Cantina "El Árbol del Jaguar"
NEW LOT LINK: has cc, so search prettypuzzle in the in-game gallery
LOT COST: I ... um ... turns out that if you bulldoze the cantina lot it's worth $500? so I guess that?
GALLERY COST: $153,431
TOTAL COST: 153,931 by that maths?
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EmdjmiL
ENTRY DETAILS: Students at the Selvadoradian branch of Sims U enjoy a fantastic blend of modern and traditional environments as they live and study alongside the locals. Apply for next years intake, today!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
Striped Carpet by Sailfin
Selvadoradian Desk (Double) by WildlyMiniatureSandwich
Itty Bitty Clay Vases by simsi45
Juglans Stove by Wondymoon
Room Challenge
FORUM ID:KitelDesigns
ORIGIN ID:abc1538544310
LEVEL: Beginner
ROOM: BNS#119 DormROOM
LOT COST: §3,000
LOT NAME: Avarice Aces
GALLERY COST:§21146
LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/939F3D1C79CA11E9862126A9E137F5E7?searchtype=ea_origin_id&time=all&category=all&searchquery=abc1538544310&sortby=newest&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/DLmhiZ5
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
https://imgur.com/OrUmxoW
FORUM ID:EmilieFlora
ORIGIN ID:Emile-Flora
LEVEL: Beginner
ROOM: Dormroom/Uni Halls
LOT COST: §2,00
LOT NAME: Rindle Rose
GALLERY COST:§13,827
LINK TO GALLERY: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A6B10C977A3811E98B4B72BD36CF0372?category=rooms&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=dorm&max=50&maxis=falseLINK TO SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cR247iR
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no CC
FORUM ID: Designasim
ORIGIN ID: Designasim
LEVEL: Starting Out
GALLERY COST: 3,583
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/RaTLCd1
LINK TO Gallery Build: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9674C5477D0211E980E872BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=designasim&max=50&maxis=false
ENTRY DETAILS: Seeing that this is a New Build I figured I wouldn't decorate it, since a dorm would come like this in real life. I used the grey bedding because a dorm would come with just a mattress and grey blended in. I did put some decorated one in the slide show from the Dorm build so you can see how it could look once Sims' moved in.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
SPACE FOR PICTURES: (Only a maximum of two per entry, please)
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID:EmilieFlora
ORIGIN ID:Emile-Flora
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/10BC3DA97A4111E9802072BD36CF0372?category=households&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jamieson&max=50&maxis=falseLINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EHoV3ZD
ENTRY DETAILS: (Be sure to tell us about your entry)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: noCC
Established
FORUM ID: wildflower1971
ORIGIN ID: wildflower1971
LEVEL:
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tranquil cresent (new crest)
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DD9E81FA7AB111E9802700595E6A28A1
GALLERY COST: 150,722
Lot Cost: 2500
Total Cost: 153,222
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/PiperSims4Gaming/photos/?tab=album&album_id=868978886781390
ENTRY DETAILS: #BnS119 - FOR THE OLD GOLD & GREEN mixed dorm building. First floor Girls with common areas and kitchen and dinning
Upstairs boys with common quiet areas and study areas. Also outdoor balcony quiet area for natural enjoyment. Back yard activites and a close line for those wo do not want to walk to the laundry. The entrance features a desk are for checking in the dorm mates and offers some security.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None Used
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Inner Circle in Del Sol valley
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/8EABBBAC7CF811E9848874A4C3BD1993?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2400
GALLERY COST: 152,186
TOTAL COST: 154586
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2403309066555837
ENTRY DETAILS: Inspired by the Sims 3 University life, dorms. Inner Circle Dormitory has traditional New England-inspired architecture.This Dormitory is Co-ed. Housing 8 single dorm rooms,with shared Lavs/baths. There is a Shared kitchen & dining hall. A Shared common room. Space for quiet study. A garage, swimming pool & outdoor space for Party's & other activities..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE:https://facebook.com/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
LOT:https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/010A96AD7D0511E98B8272BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2.000
LOT NAME: Garden Essence.
GALLERY COST:152739.
TOTAL COST:154739
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/dlzmWTv
ENTRY DETAILS: My take on a dorm for the modern student. Tried to make a sleek looking home, with a lot of space to hang. Kept the dorm itself pretty simple, no crazy colors. However some of the bedrooms are a little colorful. The bedrooms are big and all have a double bed, there are several balcony's and a large garden with bar, hot tub, pool, lounge area, bbq and basketbal court. The basement is a zen garden and study.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Room Challenge
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D5137B8F7A7E11E983C474A4C3BD1993?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $11,258
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/pwZxeNx
ENTRY DETAILS: The room is compact, but offers plenty of storage space - cupboards above the bed, drawers under the bed, plus a dresser, large bookcase, and space to hang your clothes. Includes bookcase, computer and guitar for skill building.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM ID: Devilariah.
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah.
LEVEL: Established.
ROOM:https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C041830D7A5F11E98CC800595E6A28A1?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST:18997
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:https://imgur.com/a/yWxN0SD
ENTRY DETAILS: My take on a single occupancy dorm room for a modern student. Tried to make a sleek bedroom, study and living space in one, but also have it make sense and make it seem somewhat spacious. I hope i achieved that
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
Sim Challenge
FORUM ID: Devilariah
ORIGIN ID: Devilariah
LEVEL: Established.
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/C8BE9E497D0411E98A9372BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Devilariah&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/hloMSP7
ENTRY DETAILS: Karl's niece and her 3 dorm mates (Teens).
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None.
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/Devilariah
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/Devilaraih
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ADA059777D0111E986E126A9E137F5E7?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://www.facebook.com/pg/Moms-Sims-3-4-Creations-1652411471645604/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2403510223202388
ENTRY DETAILS: Can 4 Sims from different walks of life endure life together as room mates ? On the surface these Sims have little in common with each other.. Karl's Niece - the jock. Shari Reinhardt- the goth Artist, Nolan Miller- the party Animal & Russell Hawkins- the Outdoor Enthusiast.. Will this group eventually discover that they are more similar than different.?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
TWITTER TAG: @DianePink
Expert
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Affluista Mansion in Oasis Springs
NEW LOT LINK: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https://athena.thesims.com/v1/images/1/0x00001a03/52D8854A-7A76-11E9-83C3-72BD36CF0372/00-filled.jpg
LOT COST: $10,000.00
GALLERY COST: $144,845.00
TOTAL COST:$154,845.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Rumvi2w
ENTRY DETAILS: Sim U Co-ed Dorm was designed with a fresh new look for the modern "athletic" student. The building is designed to reflect the school colors of gold and green throughout. It has many outdoor activities for the students to enjoy on the large yard, as well as inside. Go Gold and Green!
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:Yes, please!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All art was created by AlJay2000
Room Challenge
FORUM ID:Mannanna
ORIGIN ID:Mannanna
LEVEL: Expert
ROOM: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/94A1C9147C4C11E9894972BD36CF0372?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Mannanna&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: 22,076
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/I4wfRd6
ENTRY DETAILS: My inspiration for this room came from my kids college dorms. 15 squares of living makes it about right, lol. Jam packed with their favorite must have's makes it cluttered but yet homey.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Master
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Master
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AF8790E27CE411E9823872BD36CF0372?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 3.000
LOT NAME: Midtown Meadows
GALLERY COST: § 151.963
TOTAL COST: § 154.963
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/VVrxzTT
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a dorm for the modern students. Downstairs you'll find the kitchen, the dining space and restrooms; a library/study zone and a backyard ready for basketball, picnic, chess and yoga. Upstairs you'll find 8 bedrooms, a common room with a TV, games table and a DJ booth; and the laundry and full bathrooms.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: https://13vadersims.tumblr.com/
Results
Starting Out
Comments
1st Place: @Mikkiness
Room Challenge: @EmilieFlora
Sim Challenge: @EmilieFlora
Established
Comments
1st Place: @Pinkusfamily
Room Challenge: @Allears
Sim Challenge: @Devilariah
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Room Challenge: @mannanna
Sim Challenge: N/A
Master
Comments
1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A