Thrall's Shell Challenges (Two new shell challenges posted 1/1/2021)

IllusoryThrall

Each month I will be posting shell challenges on my gallery (Gallery ID: IllusoryThrall), here, my blog (https://illusorythrall.wordpress.com/), and on my twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/illusorythrall). For this first month (January 2021), I will be doing two challenges, a standard challenge and an "advanced" challenge for those who want a bit more of, well, a challenge. I don't know whether I will continue doing two challenges like this, or just stick to the one most of the time. I will keep the first few posts reserved in this topic, and each time I post a new challenge, I'll edit them to reflect the newest challenge, as well as adding them to the end of the thread. At the end of each challenge, I will tour any builds that have been uploaded to the challenge hashtag on my twitch channel. If you're able to come watch, that's great! If not, the stream will still be up for the next month (or two? - not sure on this) on my channel, and you can watch it later. (Eventually, I will probably start posting my twitch streams to my youtube channel, but that's still in the murky future.) If you want to enter, but aren't interested in seeing the tours streamed, that's perfectly ok, too! It would be nice to see some pictures posted in this topic, but if you want to just lurk and post your build to the gallery, just make sure you've used the correct hashtag so that I can go see what you've done!

IllusoryThrall

Thrall's Shell Challenge 1 (#thrallshell1)

Full Rules:

• Foundations ok
• Terrain work ok
• Adding platforms ok - but NO removing or changing height on the platforms in the initial shell!
• Add roofing, windows, stairs or ladders, and an interior floorplan.
• Leave my outside walls alone, but adding fences or half walls and balconies or porches to the shell is ok.
• Adding additional buildings NOT connected to shell ok, but don't add any full walls connected to the existing shell.
• Basements are allowed.
• Feel free to use a different lot, or move the entire shell wherever you want on a lot. (Do not change the orientation of the two floors in relation to each other, though.)
• NO CC, budget, or pack restrictions.
• Feel free to use debug or live edit objects as well!

Upload your build to the above listed hashtag on the gallery (#thrallshell1) to participate. Feel free to post here with some highlight pictures of your build and a link to it on the gallery if you want, but this is not necessary for entry. Due before tours Sunday January 31st at 4PM EST on my twitch channel (IllusoryThrall). Also, if you have any questions, feel free to comment on my blog, or here on the forums.

Download the shell here: https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/D834CAF44CA211EB804DD434B4652DF6

IllusoryThrall

One of Each Shell Challenge (#oneofeachshell)

An advanced shell challenge. Standard shell rules with a major twist: you can only use each item ONCE. That means any item - column, window, door, chair, toilet, etc. Whether you then go for a color explosion or actually try to make a cohesive, matching house is up to you.

Full Rules:

• Foundations ok
• Terrain work ok
• Adding platforms ok
• Add roofing, windows, stairs or ladders, and an interior floorplan.
• Leave my outside walls alone, but adding fences or half walls and balconies or porches to the shell is ok.
• Adding additional buildings NOT connected to shell ok, but don't add any full walls connected to the existing shell.
• Basements are allowed.
• Feel free to use a different lot, or move the entire shell wherever you want on a lot. (Do not change the orientation of the two floors in relation to each other, though.)
• NO CC, budget, or pack restrictions.
• Feel free to use debug or live edit objects as well!
• And the kicker rule mentioned above: only ONE of each build or buy mode item can be on the lot. This includes landscaping items!
• Addition: Wall paint and fences can be used on each wall side separately (so a whole wall, but not a whole room), roof patterns and trim (color) can only be used on one roof, each other instances needs a different color/pattern. As for floors, I tried to use each pattern/color in areas of four tiles or less. You get the idea.

Upload your build to the above listed hashtag on the gallery (#oneofeachshell) to participate. Feel free to post here with some highlight pictures of your build and a link to it on the gallery if you want, but this is not necessary for entry. Due February 13th by 4PM when I will stream tours on my twitch (IllusoryThrall). I'm giving extra time for this one, because it's not going to be an easy challenge. Enjoy! Also, if you have any questions, feel free to comment on my blog, or here on the forums.

Download shell here: https://ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A9698DC94CA211EB8F50D434B4652DF6

IllusoryThrall

Reserved

icanhassims

@IllusoryThrall yay more challenges from you! Could you add a link to the builds on the gallery here? Thank you!!

IllusoryThrall

Good point! I added the download link for them to the above posts. Also clarified a rule on the One of Each challenge so you'd know what to do with floors, walls, fences, and roof patterns.

IllusoryThrall

Just as an FYI, my gallery name now matches my user name. Editing info above to reflect it.

icanhassims

Challenge: Shell Challenge 1
Gallery name & link: Newcrest Nightclub
Origin id: icanhassims
Link to slideshow: https://icanhassims.weebly.com/newcrest-nightclub.html
Notes: I decided to go in a different direction than I usually do with shells
Pictures of the build:




Additional screenshots (4 photos)

AlJay

Challenge: Shell Challenge 1
Description: I chose to turn this shell into a family home. I am currently getting the winter blues and am longing for the ice to melt. So to make myself feel better I gave the exterior of this house a bright sunshine yellow and decorated the interior with pastel colors, which remind me of spring. Thank you @IllusoryThrall for a fun challenge
Gallery name & link: Thrall Chall-Family Home
Origin id: AlJay2000
Link to slideshow: Thrall's Shell Challenge 1