Welcome to Build-n-Share. #BNS 182 Jack Frost comes Knocking
The weather just took a turn for the worse as an unexpected snowfall has just begun. You have sent everyone from the office home since you only have one more client to interview. You want to make sure everyone gets home safely before it really gets bad on the streets. Since it is Friday, this means a slow weekend in front of the fireplace with a good book. You smile at the thought as you make more hot cocoa with marshmallows.
The bell on the office door jingles gently as someone enters, and you turn around to greet your client. He is a very tall and thin man with hair so black it shines blue. His eyes are a dazzling blue, and his lips have a ruby glow, probably from the cold blowing winds outside. He never left a name, so you are curious about him as he carefully stomps the snow off his shoes on the mat before walking towards you.
You walk towards him with a piping hot mug of cocoa and greet him warmly. He returns the smile and follows you into the inner office. Once you are both seated and sipping cocoa he begins to talk.
"This cocoa sure hits the spot!" he exclaims merrily. "What a delightful welcome! My name is Jack Frost-well, I should say it is Jonathan, but I have been called Jack since birth. I run a bar in the next town. I should say I ran one. It was very popular for years, but a tornado wiped it out last summer. I was devastated for a while, and I just could not see myself rebuilding over there. So I finally decided to come over here and build a new business." He takes another slurp of cocoa and sighs in appreciation.
"What kind of new business are you looking to start?" you ask patiently, happy he likes your cocoa.
"Well, that is the thing," he admits wearily. "I don't really know. My family have had many businesses, in the past as well as today. I want to do something different. I have two real loves. Now don't laugh! Art and dogs!" He chuckles.
You join in his laughing at two such separate loves then prompt him, "Have you decided which you want to pursue?"
"Absolutely not!" he says cheekily. "That part I am leaving up to you! I have $197,500 to spend. Make me a kennel or an art gallery, whichever you like. I will get the necessary licenses once I have seen it. The only two requirements I have are a large office with a private bathroom for myself with loads of green in it and a large break room with entertainment as well as food warming and a fridge. Employees deserve the best, in my opinion!"
"That is very generous!" you exclaim, awed by the thought. You know many people who think of employees last, so it is good to hear someone of a different cloth. You continue to question him until you see a real trend towards one of the businesses. The snow is already ankle deep when you both finally leave and part in the parking lot. Your mind is swirling with ideas as you drive cautiously home in the blinding snow.
The brief:
-make either an art gallery OR a kennel to board animals.
-budget is $197,500, including the price of the lot.
-include a parking lot; landscaping; public restrooms; a large break room with entertainment, a way to heat food, and a refrigerator.
-include things applicable to the business (art for sale, kennels with part fencing for animals, etc).
-include a large private office with its own ensuite and shades of green!
-include an entrance area with some seating and a desk or cashier area.
Note: For those without any pet expansions, you can build a basic kennel with children’s toys as squeaky toys, there is no need to include animals. CC is allowed as well.
The Room Challenge:
-budget $35,500.
-create the break room with entertainment, a food warming device, and a fridge.
The Sim Challenge:
-create Jack Frost and give his talents, likes, dislikes, etc.
-show all his clothing options.
-show him looking over his new business!
Remember to include the hashtag #bns182 with your build or it will not be judged! Entries are due by Thursday, 29th February 2024, 23:5:59 New York Time/EST.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMCHALLENGE #182 -Jack Frost Comes KnockingFORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID:LEVEL: (Starting out, Established, Expert, or Master. If this is your first entry leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.}
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] (Lot you built on)
NEW LOT LINK:LOT COST: GALLERY COST:TOTAL COST: (Lot cost plus gallery cost)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
ENTRY DETAILS: (Tell us about your lot.)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES:(No more than 2 please)
Facebook: (optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
Twitter: (Optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #182-Jack Frost Comes Knocking
FORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID:
LEVEL: (Starting Out, Established, Expert or Master. If this is your first entry, leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.
HOUSEHOLD:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES: (No more than 2 please)
Facebook: (optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
Twitter: (Optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
ROOM ENTRY FORMCHALLENGE #182 - Jack Frost Comes Knocking FORUM ID: ORIGIN ID: LEVEL: (Starting Out, Established, Expert or Master. If this is your first entry, leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found on The Gallery)
GALLERY COST: LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: ENTRY DETAILS: CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: SPACE FOR PICTURES:
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I'll be checking up on this thread very often
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrLBiEEoSH7FwlA4-9Uf9Bg/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
I would like to know the same thing
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrLBiEEoSH7FwlA4-9Uf9Bg/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
That is a neat idea, Sparkle! Maybe we can incorporate that as a mini/optional challenge within the main building challenge each week
Woohoo - rare Anjubee sighting Hope this means we'll be seeing more of you now that Sims 4 is coming out
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