This is the tell me a story contest ~
This isn't just a simple storytelling contest however there is a bit more involved. I would like you to build a house and make a sim to go with that house. There must only be one sim that is uploaded for the contest but you may introduce other sims into your story. Then tell your sims story. The story can be told from the beginning of young adulthood or when your sim is elderly. It's up to you.
Your entry will be judged on three things ~
1. The house/lot and it's pertinence to your story
2. The sims looks and traits and how well they go with your story
3. And how original and creative your story is
Rules ~
1. You must post 6-8 pictures and have one paragraph per picture to tell your story. You may use other pictures but they will have to have a separate link and any story with them will not be considered for judging.
2. No custom content in either the lot or the sim and no T-Mobile or Dr. Pepper items
3. All entries will be custard checked
4. Lots and sims will be downloaded and played by the judges after the contest closes for story relevance
5. You may use any store items, expansion or stuff packs
6. Lot may not be larger than 40 x 40
7. Lots and sims must be newly created
8. You will not be listed under entries until your entry is official and ready to be judged.
9. Have fun!!!
Comments
Name:
Sim Name:
Story Name:
Why Did you tell this particular sims story?
Scoring ~
The final score will be a combined total of the following ~
1. Story creativity, content, and readability.
2. Sim uniqueness and looks as is important to the story.
3. Lot looks, creativity, and importance to the story.
4. How well the above all come together to truly tell your sims story.
~If anyone would like to help judge I will accept one more helper~
Judges ~
tanubanue (Of course )
Rawr2019, aka Nik
Prizes ~
First Place ~ 1,000 sp's
Second Place ~ 500 sp's
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Place ~ 100 to each of the following
Best sim
Best lot
Best Story
And 50 sps to crowd favorite ~ I will ask participants the day this closes to email me with the favorite entry and the winner will be the one with the most votes. As I don't want anyone to feel bad votes will only be accepted through my email on mypage and must say story vote under the message section so I know why I am getting it. You may not vote for your own story. Any votes cast on this thread will not be counted.
~Additional sponsors are welcome~
Deadline ~
Entries must be submitted by August 20th, 2013~ 10 pm est US
Any entries after that date will not be considered
Prizes will be awarded August 25th, 2013
Winners will have until the 30th to submit wishlists if after that date I haven't heard how to delegate the winnings I will choose someone else if the winner has no wish list.
~ HAVE FUN! ~
1. Svineprutter with Granny's House
2. Ciane with The Little Old Lady Who Lived In a Shoe
3. Jenngnome with Wake Up!
4. Tayenriquez with Thank You
5. Saltpatillen with The Life of Sandra Rae
6. ClassicStyle with The Green Story
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS! ~
FIRST PLACE ~ JENNGNOME ~ 1,000 SPS
SECOND PLACE ~ SALTPASTILLEN ~ 500 SPS
BEST SIM ~ CIANE ~ 100 SPS
BEST LOT ~ SALTPASTILLEN ~ 100 SPS
BEST STORY ~ JENNGNOME ~ 100 SPS
BEST CLASSIC LOVE STORY ~ SVINEPRUTTER ~ 100 SPS
BEST PICTURES FOR A STORY ~ TAYENRIQUEZ ~ 100 SPS
BEST CUTEST STORY ~ CLASSICSTYLE ~ 100 SPS
AND THE CROWD FAVORITE CHOSEN BY THE ENTRANTS WAS ~ JENNGNOME ~ 50 SPS
Sounds like the story is key and the sim and lot are to enhance it.
Starter sim or partially established?
Are there lot size restrictions?
Limits on money?
Some people are a whiz at large, mouth-dropping lots while others (like me) aren't as savvy at building something really big. Not trying to limit creativity, just wondering how this will work.
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
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Hi Addy and thanks for your interest!
The story is the key component for what I am looking for. And yes the sim and lot are to help tell the story. However you don't need to be an A+ story teller. Some of the best stories I've ever heard are also the most unlikely ones.
It's your story so whether your sim is starting out in life, finishing off in life or somewhere in between is up to you.
I have put a limit on the lot of no larger than 40 x 40. The sims life style and worth are not important (Unless it's important to the story you choose to tell )
So in other words you don't need to make great sims or fantastic lots to win this contest. What you do need to do to win is make a sim and tell their story or part of their story and make it all work together.
We tell stories in our imaginations every day when we play the sims. Our minds are always deciding who and what we want our sims to be. I'm just asking you to share that with me.
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Thanks for ALL of the great information! An idea is starting to percolate, I shall write it down and see where it leads me...
Sims 3 Blog: Have I Got A Story For You!
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Oh no cc of course xD. Is it okay for default skin to show?
Edit: i just read this fully. I dont think this is for me, the rules for the story are too restrictive for me. Only a paragraph per picture and only eight pictures? I usually take about twelve pictures, and sometimes i write two paragraphs per picture because no sim picture i could take would have any relevance . This will probably be no problem for other people, but if im in the middle of writing the story, i dont want to have to change it to fix the restrictions. I understand that you dont want them to be long, but i dont think you should have to worry about that too much.
This will be an interesting contest! Deciding whether or not I have the time to join myself, but even if not I will keep my eye on this thread!
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I will either enter the contest or sponsor sp for winners.
I hope a lot of other people join though!
Jenn thank you so much for reposting the link on your mypage you made me :oops:
And thanks so much Svend for whichever you decide to do!!
Granny wanted me to have her house, hmmm...
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I took a walk and introduced myself to Summer Sharon
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She showed me the stars and I could hear my heart beat
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It's more fun to work in the garden, when I can her her sing in the hot tub
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When she's around I feel I can fix anything
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Suddenly our love was obvious for all to see
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I'll never forget this moment
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Now I want to hold her, always
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Hugo steel
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7475625
Summer Sharon
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7440546
Julian
No recorded files yet of Sharon and Hugos child
Granny's house
http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=7481815
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
http://tinyurl.com/OneRoomOneWeek
http://tinyurl.com/rosemow
My Showcase thread https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/948861/rosemow-s-rooms-showcase
Thanks.
The house is just about finished. Hugo is Handy and can upgrade everyting, as his handyness skill grow. I still have'nt upgraded anything. He wants to merry Summer Sharon and if she move into his house, I will need to ad stuff for her and their son.
The house is pretty standard. Danish countryside home, timberwalls with Skagen yellow paint.
Pond include all freshwater fish and garden is close to perfect quality overall.
Thanks Rose
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Rose ~ I just need to tell you how awesome I think you are for always commenting so nicely on people's entries in contests. I think that it is super how sweet you are. I don't think you ever miss anyone! Super big Hugs!!!!