@ciane place a broken down car in the parking lot, put a cockroach spawner around the dumpster, and have a sim kick some trash around and you got seedy! lol
Well, yes, that would work! Especially for one of those back-street places you might find in a run-down part of town. Not sure if it would fit easily in Hidden Springs though ... possibly Bridgeport or Roaring Heights?
I played with this, but as you can see... I can not make a run-down gambling joint!
A simple way for it to look seedy would be to use a weatherbeaten wood look for the doors, and maybe use one or two of those broken windows that come with the Now and Then manor. For the bricks you could also use the dirty bricks that come with the Amore set, and just change the pattern or color. (At least, I think that would work. I think the grunge is an overlay, which is independent of the pattern you select.)
You say it's "simple" but one reason I'll never make a speed-build is because I can take hours trying to find the right material and pattern for my walls!
I've not tried building in Sims 4 but this is one reason I love Sims 3, there is so much flexibility available to create (almost) exacyly what you have in mind.
Was gifted the Casino today, so ready to roll. Next couple of days are busy, but my brain is already working on it. Is it weird that the men's room was the first thing my brain went to, or is it just because "seedy bar" and "men's room" go hand in hand? I totally want a stall with a broken door, but no custom content LOL
Going to try my hand at this! Any expansions that we aren't able to use, or limits on store content?
Excellent news, thank you.
As for content, I have pretty much everything, all the EPs and SPs (yes, even Sweet Treats!) and all of the Store! The only content I am missing are some of the 'exclusives' such as the early JC Penny stuff and a few of the Origin/pre-order extras for some of the EPs.
Was gifted the Casino today, so ready to roll. Next couple of days are busy, but my brain is already working on it. Is it weird that the men's room was the first thing my brain went to, or is it just because "seedy bar" and "men's room" go hand in hand? I totally want a stall with a broken door, but no custom content LOL
Excellent, the generosity of the Sims community is just awesome.
It's a great feeling isn't it, when inspiration strikes and ideas start spawning. And, y'know, I think you're right, and it's not just the "mens" room either - I reckon the "ladies" are also used for all sorts of goings on, threats made (or followed through), deals struck, and all sorts of other shenanigans too ...
As it happens I don't have a problem with using custom content in my game, but I prefer to select it myself so that I alone am responsible for any untoward consequences. Although I don't want any custom content in the submitted lots, if you do have some CC that you would otherwise have used for your own game do let me know where to find it and I will check it out and consider adding it myself.
Going to try my hand at this! Any expansions that we aren't able to use, or limits on store content?
Excellent news, thank you.
As for content, I have pretty much everything, all the EPs and SPs (yes, even Sweet Treats!) and all of the Store! The only content I am missing are some of the 'exclusives' such as the early JC Penny stuff and a few of the Origin/pre-order extras for some of the EPs.
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Don't think I've personally used it much but seen some great builds using recoloured KPSW items ... interesting challenge though - could sweet treats be made seedy?
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Don't think I've personally used it much but seen some great builds using recoloured KPSW items ... interesting challenge though - could sweet treats be made seedy?
The sweet treats could at the least be made sticky, and therefore kinda yucky. I also have the set. Partly in my quest to have everything, and partly because I expect to use some pieces in building a circus lot/amusement park.
I've never understood the people who seem somehow offended that this pack was released, as if it somehow was a waste of EA's development team. Not everyone likes dark and spooky, but there's plenty of content along that thread. I really only have Midnight Hollow for the cash register/retail pieces. Also, I wonder who paid whom for the Katy Perry tie in. Did they pay her for the license or did she pay them for the marketing?
This seems awesome! I wish I could join, but unfortunately I don't own the casino venue.
I THINK you can just leave spaces for stuff you don't have casino-wise and concentrate on the other stuff your seedy bar would have @equuest. I'm sure Ajax will let you know for sure.
This seems awesome! I wish I could join, but unfortunately I don't own the casino venue.
I THINK you can just leave spaces for stuff you don't have casino-wise and concentrate on the other stuff your seedy bar would have @equuest. I'm sure Ajax will let you know for sure.
Hi @equuest, thank you so much for your interest in my competition!
As @ciane has said you do not need to own the Casino set to enter this competition, obviously it can give you a few more options for your build but there are quite a few other options you can use. I will add these to the FAQ on the first page but I will highlight them here:
The Build should include:
A Bar (if you don't have Late Night use a juice bar instead)
Gambling machines - slot machines and the like
Casino tables
Optionally it could also include
Music stage
Bar games - darts, dominoes, that sort of thing
The casino tables are important for this venue but if they are the only thing you are missing, I will consider builds that have been designed so that they can be easily added.
To help you, here are some Store sets that include gambling/casino content:
But, don't let me constrain you, at the end of the day it's mostly about the 'feel' of a place, a seedy, underworld, kinda place that would feel at home with criminality ... and I know that there is plenty of creativity here that can make something truly special.
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Don't think I've personally used it much but seen some great builds using recoloured KPSW items ... interesting challenge though - could sweet treats be made seedy?
The sweet treats could at the least be made sticky, and therefore kinda yucky. I also have the set. Partly in my quest to have everything, and partly because I expect to use some pieces in building a circus lot/amusement park.
I've never understood the people who seem somehow offended that this pack was released, as if it somehow was a waste of EA's development team. Not everyone likes dark and spooky, but there's plenty of content along that thread. I really only have Midnight Hollow for the cash register/retail pieces. Also, I wonder who paid whom for the Katy Perry tie in. Did they pay her for the license or did she pay them for the marketing?
Yes, I was never to going to buy it, but I had seen a couple of builds that had used CASt to great effect and then when I found it going really cheap I just couldn't resist!
There is a "problem" where people take games (and it is just a game) very seriously and become so involved with it (and, to be honest The Sims is all about involvement) and want it to match their own expectations and when it doesn't they take it personally. To be fair, I still have that problem with The Sims 4 in that, to me, it seems too heavily focussed on specific types of play and I want more.
Spooky that you mention Midnight Hollow, I have never played the world and it is the only one I bought at the original release discount price (I always wait for bigger and better discounts! ) but at that time I just had to have the Savvy Seller stuff!
On your who-paid-whom point, I suspect it was EA paying whoever owns "Katy Perry" so that they could add the glitter of a big-name cultural icon to a 'mere' computer game.
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Don't think I've personally used it much but seen some great builds using recoloured KPSW items ... interesting challenge though - could sweet treats be made seedy?
The sweet treats could at the least be made sticky, and therefore kinda yucky. I also have the set. Partly in my quest to have everything, and partly because I expect to use some pieces in building a circus lot/amusement park.
I've never understood the people who seem somehow offended that this pack was released, as if it somehow was a waste of EA's development team. Not everyone likes dark and spooky, but there's plenty of content along that thread. I really only have Midnight Hollow for the cash register/retail pieces. Also, I wonder who paid whom for the Katy Perry tie in. Did they pay her for the license or did she pay them for the marketing?
Yes, I was never to going to buy it, but I had seen a couple of builds that had used CASt to great effect and then when I found it going really cheap I just couldn't resist!
There is a "problem" where people take games (and it is just a game) very seriously and become so involved with it (and, to be honest The Sims is all about involvement) and want it to match their own expectations and when it doesn't they take it personally. To be fair, I still have that problem with The Sims 4 in that, to me, it seems too heavily focussed on specific types of play and I want more.
Spooky that you mention Midnight Hollow, I have never played the world and it is the only one I bought at the original release discount price (I always wait for bigger and better discounts! ) but at that time I just had to have the Savvy Seller stuff!
On your who-paid-whom point, I suspect it was EA paying whoever owns "Katy Perry" so that they could add the glitter of a big-name cultural icon to a 'mere' computer game.
I was one of the few that had an instant click with KPST. It has a couple of nice things for outdoors and for kids bedrooms and for kitchens. Offcourse it also has some horrendous pieces.... But yeah, it's just a stuff pack
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Don't think I've personally used it much but seen some great builds using recoloured KPSW items ... interesting challenge though - could sweet treats be made seedy?
The sweet treats could at the least be made sticky, and therefore kinda yucky. I also have the set. Partly in my quest to have everything, and partly because I expect to use some pieces in building a circus lot/amusement park.
I've never understood the people who seem somehow offended that this pack was released, as if it somehow was a waste of EA's development team. Not everyone likes dark and spooky, but there's plenty of content along that thread. I really only have Midnight Hollow for the cash register/retail pieces. Also, I wonder who paid whom for the Katy Perry tie in. Did they pay her for the license or did she pay them for the marketing?
Yes, I was never to going to buy it, but I had seen a couple of builds that had used CASt to great effect and then when I found it going really cheap I just couldn't resist!
There is a "problem" where people take games (and it is just a game) very seriously and become so involved with it (and, to be honest The Sims is all about involvement) and want it to match their own expectations and when it doesn't they take it personally. To be fair, I still have that problem with The Sims 4 in that, to me, it seems too heavily focussed on specific types of play and I want more.
Spooky that you mention Midnight Hollow, I have never played the world and it is the only one I bought at the original release discount price (I always wait for bigger and better discounts! ) but at that time I just had to have the Savvy Seller stuff!
On your who-paid-whom point, I suspect it was EA paying whoever owns "Katy Perry" so that they could add the glitter of a big-name cultural icon to a 'mere' computer game.
I wasn't going to buy it either, when I first saw it. It wasn't until I saw a few amazing amusement parks that used the pieces really well that I wanted to get it. I had also been hoping to get it on a sale, but that particular SP never went on sale. By the time I was going to buy it, EA stopped marketing it, and there were literally only a few left on Amazon. Most copies were selling for over $100, but when I saw one seller selling them for $15, I snapped it up immediately.
I've used pieces from it, even some of the clothing items. Some of the clothing is horrendous, but there's one little piece that I've used for women as an exercise outfit that's cute, and, iirc, doesn't even need recoloring.
Those outfits that have those huge candies on a salient part of our anatomy, however, just HAVE to go. :P
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Don't think I've personally used it much but seen some great builds using recoloured KPSW items ... interesting challenge though - could sweet treats be made seedy?
The sweet treats could at the least be made sticky, and therefore kinda yucky. I also have the set. Partly in my quest to have everything, and partly because I expect to use some pieces in building a circus lot/amusement park.
I've never understood the people who seem somehow offended that this pack was released, as if it somehow was a waste of EA's development team. Not everyone likes dark and spooky, but there's plenty of content along that thread. I really only have Midnight Hollow for the cash register/retail pieces. Also, I wonder who paid whom for the Katy Perry tie in. Did they pay her for the license or did she pay them for the marketing?
Yes, I was never to going to buy it, but I had seen a couple of builds that had used CASt to great effect and then when I found it going really cheap I just couldn't resist!
There is a "problem" where people take games (and it is just a game) very seriously and become so involved with it (and, to be honest The Sims is all about involvement) and want it to match their own expectations and when it doesn't they take it personally. To be fair, I still have that problem with The Sims 4 in that, to me, it seems too heavily focussed on specific types of play and I want more.
Spooky that you mention Midnight Hollow, I have never played the world and it is the only one I bought at the original release discount price (I always wait for bigger and better discounts! ) but at that time I just had to have the Savvy Seller stuff!
On your who-paid-whom point, I suspect it was EA paying whoever owns "Katy Perry" so that they could add the glitter of a big-name cultural icon to a 'mere' computer game.
I wasn't going to buy it either, when I first saw it. It wasn't until I saw a few amazing amusement parks that used the pieces really well that I wanted to get it. I had also been hoping to get it on a sale, but that particular SP never went on sale. By the time I was going to buy it, EA stopped marketing it, and there were literally only a few left on Amazon. Most copies were selling for over $100, but when I saw one seller selling them for $15, I snapped it up immediately.
I've used pieces from it, even some of the clothing items. Some of the clothing is horrendous, but there's one little piece that I've used for women as an exercise outfit that's cute, and, iirc, doesn't even need recoloring.
Those outfits that have those huge candies on a salient part of our anatomy, however, just HAVE to go. :P
I must admit I used the icecream bikini top hahaha, but to be honest if I ever encountered those I might've bought them for myself as well xD sometimes I like a little crazy the cupcake thing is horrendous though... and indeed some other clothing items *smh*
Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Don't think I've personally used it much but seen some great builds using recoloured KPSW items ... interesting challenge though - could sweet treats be made seedy?
The sweet treats could at the least be made sticky, and therefore kinda yucky. I also have the set. Partly in my quest to have everything, and partly because I expect to use some pieces in building a circus lot/amusement park.
I've never understood the people who seem somehow offended that this pack was released, as if it somehow was a waste of EA's development team. Not everyone likes dark and spooky, but there's plenty of content along that thread. I really only have Midnight Hollow for the cash register/retail pieces. Also, I wonder who paid whom for the Katy Perry tie in. Did they pay her for the license or did she pay them for the marketing?
Yes, I was never to going to buy it, but I had seen a couple of builds that had used CASt to great effect and then when I found it going really cheap I just couldn't resist!
...
Those outfits that have those huge candies on a salient part of our anatomy, however, just HAVE to go. :P
I must admit I used the icecream bikini top hahaha, but to be honest if I ever encountered those I might've bought them for myself as well xD sometimes I like a little crazy the cupcake thing is horrendous though... and indeed some other clothing items *smh*
@SjappielovePaul I don't know about getting them in OE *grin* but absolutely I've used stuff in game that I wouldn't use myself. And then there is the stuff I would love to buy for myself if I had the right body for it.
Yeah I have only one BIG problem haha. EA, where is the salloon piano we had in TS2?!?!
Oh well, have to go with the big one having so much fun with it!
You can use the portable; it would probably fit the style better than that lovely expensive one. I agree; I prefer the saloon style piano with certain builds. I have a CC piano in that style, but it isn't installed in my game at the moment.
Yeah I have only one BIG problem haha. EA, where is the salloon piano we had in TS2?!?!
Oh well, have to go with the big one having so much fun with it!
You can use the portable; it would probably fit the style better than that lovely expensive one. I agree; I prefer the saloon style piano with certain builds. I have a CC piano in that style, but it isn't installed in my game at the moment.
I have a wood look, so I went with the big one and made it look old it's pretty good. The electric piano just doesn't fit in. I think I will look for a CC saloon piano, that is indeed a good idea! Not for this contest, but for my own game it would be awesome
I have a wood look, so I went with the big one and made it look old it's pretty good. The electric piano just doesn't fit in. I think I will look for a CC saloon piano, that is indeed a good idea! Not for this contest, but for my own game it would be awesome
This is the one I use. I've never had any problems in my game, and it looks almost identical to the one I own in real life.
ETA: TSR also has some nice CC pianos, but they install all their stuff as Sims3packs, which aren't so easy to remove if you want a CC free game. Everything at MTS is in package form, and all you need to do is remove that folder to remove that kind of CC. So, I prefer CC from MTS, because it's easier to remove if it becomes problematic.
I have a wood look, so I went with the big one and made it look old it's pretty good. The electric piano just doesn't fit in. I think I will look for a CC saloon piano, that is indeed a good idea! Not for this contest, but for my own game it would be awesome
This is the one I use. I've never had any problems in my game, and it looks almost identical to the one I own in real life.
ETA: TSR also has some nice CC pianos, but they install all their stuff as Sims3packs, which aren't so easy to remove if you want a CC free game. Everything at MTS is in package form, and all you need to do is remove that folder to remove that kind of CC. So, I prefer CC from MTS, because it's easier to remove if it becomes problematic.
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You say it's "simple" but one reason I'll never make a speed-build is because I can take hours trying to find the right material and pattern for my walls!
I've not tried building in Sims 4 but this is one reason I love Sims 3, there is so much flexibility available to create (almost) exacyly what you have in mind.
Thank you, that would be be great, I do hope you are able to participate.
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I own the store as of 1+7/17/17
My Studio
My build thread in the Creative Corner
As for content, I have pretty much everything, all the EPs and SPs (yes, even Sweet Treats!) and all of the Store!
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It's a great feeling isn't it, when inspiration strikes and ideas start spawning. And, y'know, I think you're right, and it's not just the "mens" room either - I reckon the "ladies" are also used for all sorts of goings on, threats made (or followed through), deals struck, and all sorts of other shenanigans too ...
As it happens I don't have a problem with using custom content in my game, but I prefer to select it myself so that I alone am responsible for any untoward consequences. Although I don't want any custom content in the submitted lots, if you do have some CC that you would otherwise have used for your own game do let me know where to find it and I will check it out and consider adding it myself.
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Well I do like Sweet Treats but I don't see how that's going to work out here xD
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory
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Simpoint Savers: The DD Thread | The Cascade Thread | Free Stuff!
The sweet treats could at the least be made sticky, and therefore kinda yucky. I also have the set. Partly in my quest to have everything, and partly because I expect to use some pieces in building a circus lot/amusement park.
I've never understood the people who seem somehow offended that this pack was released, as if it somehow was a waste of EA's development team. Not everyone likes dark and spooky, but there's plenty of content along that thread. I really only have Midnight Hollow for the cash register/retail pieces. Also, I wonder who paid whom for the Katy Perry tie in. Did they pay her for the license or did she pay them for the marketing?
I own the store as of 1+7/17/17
My Studio
My build thread in the Creative Corner
I THINK you can just leave spaces for stuff you don't have casino-wise and concentrate on the other stuff your seedy bar would have @equuest. I'm sure Ajax will let you know for sure.
Store Install
Unlocked Stencils
random legacy
As @ciane has said you do not need to own the Casino set to enter this competition, obviously it can give you a few more options for your build but there are quite a few other options you can use. I will add these to the FAQ on the first page but I will highlight them here:
The Build should include:
Optionally it could also include
The casino tables are important for this venue but if they are the only thing you are missing, I will consider builds that have been designed so that they can be easily added.
To help you, here are some Store sets that include gambling/casino content:
Those are the 'obvious' ones but I know that Sims builders love to use items in unexpected ways to create something special so, for example some content from the Man Cave Compilation might be appropriate, perhaps Loud, Fast, Clash! – Bedroom + Attire, maybe even Le Cirque Celebration!
But, don't let me constrain you, at the end of the day it's mostly about the 'feel' of a place, a seedy, underworld, kinda place that would feel at home with criminality ... and I know that there is plenty of creativity here that can make something truly special.
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Simpoint Savers: The DD Thread | The Cascade Thread | Free Stuff!
There is a "problem" where people take games (and it is just a game) very seriously and become so involved with it (and, to be honest The Sims is all about involvement) and want it to match their own expectations and when it doesn't they take it personally. To be fair, I still have that problem with The Sims 4 in that, to me, it seems too heavily focussed on specific types of play and I want more.
Spooky that you mention Midnight Hollow, I have never played the world and it is the only one I bought at the original release discount price (I always wait for bigger and better discounts!
On your who-paid-whom point, I suspect it was EA paying whoever owns "Katy Perry" so that they could add the glitter of a big-name cultural icon to a 'mere' computer game.
Me on YouTube | All My Links | My TS3 Builds
Simpoint Savers: The DD Thread | The Cascade Thread | Free Stuff!
I was one of the few that had an instant click with KPST. It has a couple of nice things for outdoors and for kids bedrooms and for kitchens. Offcourse it also has some horrendous pieces.... But yeah, it's just a stuff pack
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory
I've used pieces from it, even some of the clothing items. Some of the clothing is horrendous, but there's one little piece that I've used for women as an exercise outfit that's cute, and, iirc, doesn't even need recoloring.
Those outfits that have those huge candies on a salient part of our anatomy, however, just HAVE to go. :P
The only kind of garden I can grow is a virtual one.
Dragons - must haz dragons!
I must admit I used the icecream bikini top hahaha, but to be honest if I ever encountered those I might've bought them for myself as well xD sometimes I like a little crazy
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory
I own the store as of 1+7/17/17
My Studio
My build thread in the Creative Corner
Well... I have a shell
The inside is easier though, much easier.
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory
That does look suitably grubby, and the little windows will give just the barest minimum of natural light on the inside ...
Can't wait to see what you come up with for the interior.
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Oh well, have to go with the big one
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory
The only kind of garden I can grow is a virtual one.
Dragons - must haz dragons!
I have a wood look, so I went with the big one and made it look old
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory
ETA: TSR also has some nice CC pianos, but they install all their stuff as Sims3packs, which aren't so easy to remove if you want a CC free game. Everything at MTS is in package form, and all you need to do is remove that folder to remove that kind of CC. So, I prefer CC from MTS, because it's easier to remove if it becomes problematic.
The only kind of garden I can grow is a virtual one.
Dragons - must haz dragons!
That piano is exactly what I need
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory
But I'm not sure yet
Some links that helped me a lot:
Missing Store Stencils / Free Kiddy Stuff / Daily Deals / Daily Deals Spreadsheets / The Gifting Directory