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Hopefully I'll be able to work them out, as I still have a few days before the deadline...
That's fine, thanks!
Name: nam24601
Hero's Name: Jaye Leaux
Lot name: Human Hideout
Total Cost: 12,981 (after evicting the hero)
Level: I think I'm gonna go with intermediate, thanks to Builders' 101!
Details/ description :
Human Hideout
nam24601-A seemingly barren land with a small but cozy home underground.
Fully furnished and beautifully decorated, this is the perfect home for
someone hiding from aliens while plotting to relaim their town.
[img]http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv183/nam24601/Sims3/Human Hideout/Untitled-2.png "height=450""width=600"[/img]
Jaye Leaux
nam24601-Jaye is a brave girl who decided to return to Sunset Valley after
she discovered it had been taken over by aliens. Determined to reclaim her
hometown, this hopeless romantic gardener has found a hideout in which to
lay low. She is also charismatic and has a talent for getting what she
wants from people.
[img]http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv183/nam24601/Sims3/Human Hideout/Untitled-1.png "height=450""width=600"[/img]
Link to hero: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=1706703
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=1706684
Link to story or pictures:
Additional Challenges: No, sorry.
Cover Picture: Shown under each description
Name: Tamlyn
Hero's Name Emily Haines
Lot name: Hope
Total Cost: ~%15,700
Level: Intermediate
Details/ description: I went with the underground option like most people, and with the less obvious hero (though she is by no means a coward).
Interesting note: I accepted a bug infestation challenge without thinking about it, and all the bugs appeared underground. So I don't know if they get uploaded with it, because I couldn't get rid of them. The science lady that came along was stuck in foot stomping mode until I had Emily kick her off the land.
Link to hero and lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=1706966
~ As I said, with the troubles I've been having with the launcher I didn't really want to go back and attempt a second upload with them separately. If this is acceptable, yay! If not, I guess I'll try again /sigh
Link to story or pictures: Prettier pictures story form
http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=142638
The story is the same: I just uploaded it to the blog, because it munts the pictures less. But I never know if people like it, so I also uploaded with the EA story site and if you do like it, please recommend it :S
Also note that at the end of the EA story is a map overview of the house, which I forgot to include in the lj post.
Additional Challenges: No, sorry.
Cover Picture:
You named your hero "Jaye Leaux", tee hee.
And look at you, linking to your picture and everything! Rec's and downloads for you.
I am glad I extended the deadline so we could see these additional entries. I think I'm going to go check out the new houses (well, as much as I can without WA
Your cover picture was slightly large (I usually limit to 640 pixels wide to prevent stretching the page), but it is a beautiful picture. It will probably attract some downloads.
Great job so far, everyone who has entered! Thank you so much for creating our heroes, it gives us a very nice selection. The judges will have a difficult time.
Thanks, Sherry for your compliments! Everything I learned I learned from Builders' 101! lol. Seriously though, I am very thankful for everyone on that thread! They have helped me in so many ways!
My house may have gotten lost in the story a bit, which given the challenge is probably a bad thing... but I enjoyed writing it too much to really mind xD
Unfortunately, we have lost one of our judges. Magician can no longer open his game since he installed the new patch and CAW.
If you know of someone who is active in the forums and seems responsible regarding deadlines let me know. I am going now to look for someone.
Magician, we hope you get your game running again soon!
So, the deadline should be tonight at 11:59 pm, unless I hear that Addict is almost finished. Then we could possibly wait for her entry depending on the time range. I will pm her to see if she's gonna try. Good luck to everyone, including the judges! :thumbup:
I'm going to work on it tonight. I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've had a rough week. Then I locked myself out of the house this morning! lol. Oh well. Hope to have it up by the deadline.
Addict
I hope you can get it finished. If you tell me what level you are entering I will put your name in. I think it would be okay if it were a little late... in the holiday spirit. Just as soon as you can.
Good luck and hope there are no more problems!
Name: Addict1220
Hero's Name: Eva Savoy
Lot name: Hero's Underground Compound
Total Cost: I think it was 15,998.
Level: Advanced
Details/ description : Hidden beneath an abandoned park shelter (aliens, apparently, could care less about the natural beauty of Sunset Valley), this starter home was created by Eva to house herself and any other survivors she can find. In addition to working together, it will be on their shoulders to repopulate the town, so the home features 3 private bedrooms with double beds. Two rooms also have a crib. Several provisions have been made for future generations, including a few toys in the "attic" above the shelter. Also in the attic is a "panic room" of sorts with secure brick walls and a strong metal gate. Inside Eva has included a few of the necessities as well. The main home is efficient in its use of space with a small reading area and a conversation area for planning and just relaxing. The bathroom is split in two parts to allow one sim to shower while another uses the restroom, hopefully to alleviate some traffic as the number of sims in the compound grows. Finally, an effort has been made to make the place a little rugged while achieving a little bit of home-iness as well. The home is lit by candles and other electronics (except a stove and fridge) have been avoided for "authenticity." The brick walls and cement floors provide a more natural look that is broken up by a few walls Eva painted on her own. She has also worked to include some signs of life, and home, throughout.
Link to hero: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=1728242
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=1728238
Link to story or pictures: I may not be able to get these, but I'll try tomorrow.
Additional Challenges: (I tried to make the home for a group, rather than just a single sim.)
Cover Picture: The program I used to use crashes every time I open the Sims folder. I was planning to try another program, but I'm ******* lol. Again, I may try tomorrow. I took a few photos of the home, but I'm too tired to put them in a story or play much with them tonight...
Thank you so much for your patience.
Gave you recs for both and downloaded the hero, maybe will download the lot tomorrow when I'm fixing up the town.
The judges will have their work cut out for them.
Thanks again for entering and patiently waiting on our results!
http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=371322
http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=369198
Seriously, I will combine the scores tonight and post the results sometime tomorrow. (Barring any major catastrophes or forum problems, of course.)
I had all 3 judges look at each lot. Due to the small number of entries, we decided to place an overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and then an intermediate winner and an advanced winner. We used the following categories to aid in judging: Creativity/Originality (35 points), Unobtrusive/Unnoticable (30 points), Security (20 points), and Following Directions (15 points).
First Place: Was unanimous - WickedKnight
Second Place: Kitkat7145
Third Place: nam24601
Intermediate Winner: WickedKnight
Advanced Winner: Kitkat7145
General Comments:
Judge 1: I took security to be the presence of a burglar alarm.
Moderator: I noticed that on Addict's build one judge said there was no furniture except bathroom and kitchen,
while another said there were double beds in every room. I do not know if this is due to cc or the messed up exchange!
I also don't know if it greatly affected the score, but it seemed like the judges were pretty much in agreement on the placings
so I let it go.
Intermediate:
Elfen3Warrior
Judge 1: Green treehouse blends in with the surroundings. Not visable from the street. It was more visable from the air. Mailbox could have been coloured to blend in and be hidden. Hero had no job in a designated career.
Judge 2: Treehouse is a nice concept. House could have been smaller though to allow for more furnishings inside. It would also feel more like a treehouse.
Judge 3: Nice tree house, you camoflaged it well. Plenty of room to grow in your home. Good job.
WickedKnight
Judge 1: Hero had no job in a designated career. Garbage can well disguised but mailbox not. It is in a tree but not re-coloured to match the bark. Creative use of large rocks to disguise the hideout. Blends in with the rock from the road and not visable from the air.
Judge 2: The entire lot looks like part of the landscaping of the waterfall lot next door. I liked the security alarm outside. Makes the lot feel more secure. Nice amenities inside too with a computer and a treadmill.
Judge 3: Good job at hiding the entrance. Plenty of room in your hideout. Nice use of MOO. Nice floor layout. Good job
LiLSapphire
Judge 1: White shed, mailbox right out front, no disguise when you go through the door. Disguised from the air, can see the shed from the road. underground well laid out and functional.
Judge 2: Landscaping of the entire lot is very lush. Blends right in with the waterfall lot. Mailbox and trashcan could have been hidden a bit better though with placement and CASting.
Judge 3: Nice landscaping...thanks for the bike. Cute little place. Landscaping hid the entrance well. Good job.
nam24601
Judge 1: Hero had no job in a designated career. Totally hidden from the road and the air. Underground hideout.
Judge 2: The landscaping feels a bit swampish next to the waterfall lot, so it doesn't really blend as seamlessly. But the entrance is well hidden and the interiors are small and practical with plenty of amenities.
Judge 3: I really like the landscaping. Great job at hiding the entrance. Your hideout is a little cramped but it has everything you need. Good job.
Tamlyn
Judge 1: Underground, top floor disguised as a storage shed. shack colour of grass, hard to see from road, roof could have faced the other way to be hidden more, roof could have been green to hide more.
Judge 2: Loved the story. Mailbox and trashcan is well hidden.
Judge 3: Cute little lot. I like how you made a it look like such a little shack and you had it camoflauged nicely. Landscaping was nice. Good job.
Advanced:
Kitkat7145
Judge 1: Not visable from the road and somewhat disguised from the air. Mailbox not hidden or recoloured to disguise. No job in the designated careers. Fortress in a rock. New idea. Secret room and hidden door.
Judge 2: I liked the buried look of this house. It looks very secure because of it. Nice hidden room off the basement bedroom in case your sim needs to really hide.
Judge 3: Liked the pond. I like how you have the house looking like a bomb shelter. At night it was lit up really neat. I liked the hidden trophy room. You did a great job on your build.
Addict1220
Judge 1: Visable from road and air although supposed to be a abandoned park it doesn't look very abandoned or run down. Creative use of chimneys. Oddly no furniture except bathroom and kitchen. Mailbox and garbage can hidden in the back by the hidden stairs to the underground hidaway. No job in a designated career.
Judge 2: Queen of budget busting houses. 3 bedrooms with all double beds plus 2 cribs. This is like a panic shelter suited for many people and their offspring.
Not only is there a full kitchen and 2 full baths, there's even a potty chair and toys for the kids. The panic room in the attic made from fireplace pieces is very creative.
Judge 3: I love your sim. Your lot was nice. I see you used the same building style as you show in your tutorials. Plenty of room for a large family or to invite people to sleep over. Nice job at hiding the entrance.
EDIT: I wanted to say that I included the judges comments to show you how the winner was decided. Please take no offense at their comments, everyone's entries were amazing. Thanks again to everyone for entering, and to the judges for taking time to judge. Winners will be placed in the alien city library (if we can ever get the world exchange to work).