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Falconcrest

flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
edited February 26 in Nominated Threads
A new world from FLSTRider coming soon..........

It has been well over three years since I built a world for the Sims 3 and after some thought I have decided to try my hand at CAW once again. After reloading both the Sims 3 and CAW to my computer I realized that all my height maps, old worlds textures and third party CC was gone so I have to return to the basics. This new world will be EA content only all stuff and expansion packs no third party or store content. Eventually as I rediscover the old CC I had and re-download my store content I may once again attempt to build Stormwind and Elwynn Forest. For now, however it is time to relearn CAW and go back to the fundamentals so welcome to......Falconcrest
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  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    edited January 2022
    World Details (TAKE TWO!)

    General Details:
    Map Size: Medium: 1024x1024
    All EP's/SP's (minus KPST)
    Store Item: None
    CC Used: None

    LOTS:

    Seaport District
    Residential Lots: 2
    Community Lots: 10
    Empty: 0

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    Science Center
    Criminal Hideout
    Diner
    Grocery

    Government Island
    Residential Lots: 0
    Community Lots: 7
    Empty: 0

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    City Hall
    Police Station

    Military Base
    Residential Lots: 4
    Community Lots: 3
    Empty: 0

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    Military HQ

    Suburbs
    Residential Lots: 19
    Community Lots: 1
    Empty: 3

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    None

    Downtown District
    Residential Lots: 5
    Community Lots: 14
    Empty: 2

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    School/Stadium
    Hospital/Science Center
    Vault of Antiquity
    Bistro
    Bookstore
    Diner
    Grocery
    Theater

    Fairgrounds
    Residential Lots: 0
    Community Lots: 17
    Empty: 1

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    Arboretum
    Big Show venue

    Supernatural District
    Residential Lots: 4
    Community Lots: 12 (graveyard lot will fit the Grims store lot)
    Empty: 1(Duke of Bows fits here)

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    Mausoleum
    Resort Tower
    G.y.p.s.y. Wagon

    Rural District
    Residential Lots: 5
    Community Lots: 4
    Empty: 0

    Contains the following Rabbit Holes:
    Equestrian Center


    World Download:

    Lite Version: You can find an empty version of Falconcrest here in my studio

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    My World's thread linked in Sig
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  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    edited May 2021
    Unreal Engine version:

    As I build this world I am also creating another version of Falconcrest in Unreal Engine. I am using the same height maps for each project and I thought I would add a couple of images to show everyone the progress (no lighting or other visual effects have been done yet)........

    Overview:
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    Shipyard:
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    Small Fish Market and Dock:
    Unreal_03.png

    Castle:
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    My World's thread linked in Sig
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  • KynanKynan Posts: 468 Member
    Good to see you back @flstrider

    Best of luck with your new world.
  • KatyFernlilyKatyFernlily Posts: 738 Member
    edited April 2021
    Hurray! Glad you are back and really looking forward to your new worlds! Especially the World of Warcraft ones!
  • Damienf519Damienf519 Posts: 6,988 Member
    @flstrider
    I’m sorry to hear about the issues that you just had, however I’m glad you’re making a CC free world. You really don’t need that and CC can cause a lot problems.
  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    @Kynan, @KatyFernlily thank you glad to be back
    @Damienf519 CC worlds are not so bad, had two and worked fine but right now I just need to relearn how to use CAW before I get back into building those

    Just a little progress I will be uploading in-game pics once the world is a little more complete
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    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • Damienf519Damienf519 Posts: 6,988 Member
    @flstrider that looks really good so far, but it could use some dirt, rock or sand terrain paint around the water edges
  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    @Damienf519 well like I said above the picture this was just a LITTLE progress, I never work on the waterline until the general layout of the area is complete. Once I finalize the terrain sculpting I can then determine which type of paint to use.
    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    still working in the Seaport area..... Long way to go

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    Just noticed a mistake on the baseball field and will correct that soon

    More to come!

    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    More work on the Seaport lots:

    Seaport5.jpg

    Seaport6.jpg

    Just shells for now still a ways to go
    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    edited April 2021
    Have not been able to work on the world much this week but did get two of the 9 remaining lots finished in the seaport one townhouse and a park

    Seaport7.png

    Should have more time this week to work on the remaining 7 lots in the seaport district

    more to come
    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    A bit more done in the seaport area. Three residential lots complete (one unfurnished) three "eye candy" lots and a junkyard

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    Seaport10.png

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    will be working more this week..... The build continues
    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    only one lot worked on today convenience store and burger stand

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    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • VincentTVincentT Posts: 90 Member
    This is coming along nicely! I really like that gas station/diner lot!
  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    @VincentT Thank you for the compliment

    I have updated Post #3 to add the Unreal engine version of Falconcrest
    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    edited January 2022
    There are a couple of lots left open in the Seaport area for others to play around with (not standard size lots) To be honest I could not think of what to put there. So now I am going to get started on the Ren Fest area which will serve as my "supernatural" area and will contain a couple of tombs for others to explore

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    and the Unreal Engine version:
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    My World's thread linked in Sig
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  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    A little more progress. I realized that the "government Island" needed to be reworked since I am not using any CC

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    My World's thread linked in Sig
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  • VincentTVincentT Posts: 90 Member
    That's an interesting layout. Interesting concept of creating two worlds at once. How is the Unreal Engine? I guess it's not as limited as CAW?
  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    @VincentT The Unreal Engine is a complete suite of development tools to create a high-quality game across PC, console, mobile, VR, and AR platforms. CAW on the other hand is a design tool to augment an existing game. There is a large learning curve with Unreal and so far has been a bit tough for me since I have no real computer tech experience. I am still learning the engine but it has been fun so far
    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    shells nearly complete in the supernatural area. one 40x40 will be left open for those who have the "Duke of Bows" store lot. Still need to create the "town square lot (empty lot furthest away in picture) and another community lot (still deciding what will be there). bottom open lot will be for the graveyard (Grims lot will fit here)

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    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • Damienf519Damienf519 Posts: 6,988 Member
    This world is looking better and better. Is there going to be a festival lot? I hope there is going to be one.
  • flstriderflstrider Posts: 1,912 Member
    edited June 2021
    @Damienf519 Thank you for the compliment and yes there will be a festival lot

    Spent today finishing up the seaport by adding addresses, street lights, yield signs (wish EA would have made stop signs a part of an expansion pack instead of needing to find a CC one) traffic signals and some spawners. Also started to work on the main island, reworking some areas. These are in-game pics:

    Seaport13.jpg

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    Screenshot-10.jpg

    Screenshot-15.jpg

    Will be getting back to the "supernatural area" soon

    The build continues.........
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    My World's thread linked in Sig
    NewSig.jpg


  • Nikkei_SimmerNikkei_Simmer Posts: 9,403 Member
    @flstrider - Looking forward to seeing this world and playing in it. Amazing how much work has been accomplished on this. I'm also loving the build in the Unreal Engine as well. The lighting in that and the realistic shading and water effects of Unreal are incredible.

    And...welcome back to "world building".
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    Always "River McIrish" ...and maybe some Bebe Hart. ~innocent expression~
  • Monet11Monet11 Posts: 1,420 Member
    That looks very nice so far. Do you plan on having any dive lots in this world?
  • Damienf519Damienf519 Posts: 6,988 Member
    Come to think of it, I hope Falconcrest doesn't end up being too laggy. There are lot of lots that are very close together. Most of them are small, but that can still cause severe lag.

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