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RATE MY BUILD:
Rate My Build is a new service which I am opening up today! All you have to do is post your builds, from ANY Sims game, and I will comment on them and give criticism where needed.
RULES:
If you ignore these two rules, you will be barred from using this service.
Anyone may join the team of Raters, all you have to do is comment on this thread!
What Each Number Means
1 - Why Are You Even Here?
2 - Maybe a SINGLE decent thing in the build
3 - One nice thing, but mostly just plum
4 - Not very pleasant, but definitely improvable
5 - Average. Weigh-Up of Good and Bad points
6 - Everything is good but it has ONE CRITICAL flaw
7 - Good Build, only minor flaws
8 - Great Build with a couple minor flaws
9 - Exceptional but only ONE minor flaw
10 - No flaws. Perfect. (This will only ever be slightly seen)
Have A Nice Day! -Swift-
Rate My Build is a new service which I am opening up today! All you have to do is post your builds, from ANY Sims game, and I will comment on them and give criticism where needed.
RULES:
- Don't Spam
- Keep All Discussion Civil
If you ignore these two rules, you will be barred from using this service.
Anyone may join the team of Raters, all you have to do is comment on this thread!
What Each Number Means
1 - Why Are You Even Here?
2 - Maybe a SINGLE decent thing in the build
3 - One nice thing, but mostly just plum
4 - Not very pleasant, but definitely improvable
5 - Average. Weigh-Up of Good and Bad points
6 - Everything is good but it has ONE CRITICAL flaw
7 - Good Build, only minor flaws
8 - Great Build with a couple minor flaws
9 - Exceptional but only ONE minor flaw
10 - No flaws. Perfect. (This will only ever be slightly seen)
Have A Nice Day! -Swift-
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Here's something I've been working on for a long time. It starting off ridiculously big and just spawned error code 12 messages all the time. However after much revision it's finally playable, finished and up for download!
Your build is extremely grand, well done! You have achieved the look I'm sure you were going for. Two things though, I think you should decorate by furnishing it rather than too much with the colour. For example, the second picture has so many lines and directions that it is almost dizzying and not at all pleasant to look at! Try to avoid using a single item over and over, because it gets repetitive and sickening. Add more variety to your furnishing and use more furniture rather than decoration.
Secondly, I would recommend that you try to avoid symmetry. In a grand build like this, it is a common characteristic, but make sure that you don't have complete symmetry in your furnishing. Symmetry works well if done in moderation, but you've overdone the symmetry in this build to the point where it's become stale. Add more variety and fill in the spaces!
Your Build Gets a 6.7/10 from me. I'll add descriptions to my scoring system in the top post.
Hmm; I'm not sure more furniture would work in an entrance hall to be honest. But then I'm not fond of overly furnished spaces. Different strokes for different folks I guess. It's funny the one thing that has struck me all the times I have visited various country houses is their fabulous use of colour. The murals on the entrance hall walls at Chatsworth Palace are nothing short of stunning. In fact it was that room which inspired the room in the second picture.
I know what you mean about the symmetry; however I'm not great at breaking it. I tried decorating a birthday cake the other week and it looked depressingly formal. Had to get my husband in to restore the joy by placing icing polka dots in a much less regimented way!
Thanks for your comments; it's always good to hear what other simmers think
It would be beneficial for you because it would help you get into the community, and it would be beneficial for me because this service needs momentum. Of course, I won't force you to join, but it's open for signups.
It was actually really nice to get some constructive criticism; personally I find it really useful.
I've actually been a member since 2012 however I had my account hacked and had to create a new one
This is a great thread and a great idea. I really hope it takes off.
Thanks for replying again!
Thanks for the feedback
Not sure I can do much about the compulsive symmetry, as I said to Swiftlover13 I've just not got it in me! I love asymmetrical builds but I just can't pull it off myself. Going to place a vase the other side of the Venus statue in The Mural Hall and re-CAS't the library. Got an idea for sky blue and gold. Also going to take out two of the stairs and simplify the floor to create something which (hopefully) is far easier on the eye! I'll post the pics in my thread so I don't clutter up this one!
https://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/imdragonit
https://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/imdragonit
Your build is very simple. It captures the look of a cheaper home in the future. If this was the look you were going for, then great! If you wanted it to look more expensive, then you would need to detail it more. Also, try not to have too much symmetry on the outdoors. The design of the house is symmetrical in 4 directions which takes away interest from the build. Honestly, this build reminds me of when I was first starting out. Something I've learnt is to watch House Building videos on YouTube created by more experienced simmers. Make a few test builds using tricks you've picked up and carry on using them. Naturally, those techniques will be refined even without thought and you will most certainly improve.
I'd give your build a 4.6/10
https://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/imdragonit
I've made some changes to the build and updated The Mural Hall and The Gilded Library over in my thread. Would you bob over and take a look with that harsh feedback of yours?
If you altered the flowers on one side of the build it would break up the symmetry a bit. I do realise me commenting on symmetry is like the pot calling the kettle black!!
Thank You! It might be hard by myself, I need to be thankful that the requests are slow right now!
Score from me (using @Swiftlover13 's scale in the first post, above): a high 8.
Since that means minor flaws, I'll say what those are for me: mostly a matter of textures and finishes. The CC David statue has an unfortunate waxy, plastic look that is probably endemic to the model, but is jarring. Similarly, the wood texture of the standing bass (which I love to pair with the baby grand, as well) doesn't jibe with what I know of how actual instruments are constructed (joints in the wood where there should be none). While absolutely appropriate to the architectural style, the large, empty spaces in say the Mural Room make me nervous about how quickly my Sims could actually get around. Finally, I wish I could have seen how you handled your baths, service areas beyond the kitchen, and perhaps more skill objects (telescope, chess table, easel). But all in all a breathtakingly lovely and thoughtful piece of work!
@imdragonit Totally different sort of build! Nice open plan, clean modern lines, workable space - certainly not a 1! I get the shape. It's fun.
My score, 5.5 - good, usable house, but I'd fuss with it.
Things I like: how your angural garden window alcoves tie in with the exterior landscaping, your delicate sense of color to soften what would otherwise feel cold or industrial. Things that trouble me - the lot is too big for the house, leaving a lot of space. That is room to build into, but I'd have landscaped it or put in some sort of outdoor feature. Also, I can't tell what you have going on in the octagonal second story, but that roof deck, if you are going to have one, ought to be something. I do not own ITF so I am having to guess, but is that an all-in-one bathroom next to the bed? Convenient in the morning, but not what I'd want to sleep next to!
Hi everyone!
I love the idea of this thread! I wouldn't do it myself because I am such a perfectionist and could just give very low grades lol
You'll get what you deserve. I was thinking to spam all my houses here but here's only the best 3 of them:
1. Biltmore Estate
2. Blenheim Palace
3. Somerleyton Hall
Have a good day @Swiftlover13
Thank you!! I hope you're doing well. Happy New Year!
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