Here's the rest of my claim... the Houseboat to go with Port Narwal, and the Coastguard crew to go with the houseboat
INSTALLATION NOTES:
1) After placing Port Narwal Coastguard Base in the world, change the lot type to "Port"
2) Go into Build/Buy. Select a personal water craft then use Esc for it to automatically drop into place (if in air). Repeat for the other water craft.
3) Exit lot, click on Port Narwal again, and choose "Set a Houseboat", "Curved Wide".
4) Place the Cape Albacore Coastguard Cutter houseboat.
Wow @soocoolsim, Your coastguard cutter boat looks so real and authentic and will look so awesome in front of the coastguard base. The below deck living quarters look great and love that you added that aquarium window. Wonderful work as always!!! And your crew looks fabulous, love all their coordinating red, white, and black colored outfits. Cute that you added their job titles. All so very creative!!
Absolutely awesim!!! @soocoolsim 😍 The coastguard cutter and crew are perfect for the Narwhal Port Base and look fantastic in game
Love the jet skis on each side!
Really loving the angled columns and the aquarium as a window out @soocoolsim! I always love a great water craft design - and this is definately that! : D
I had a toddler get stuck in the potty chair at the library and had to reset him. You know how sometimes toddlers just poof into impossible positions when playing with their toddler toys or exiting the potty. I often have that happen where they are facing the wrong way in the the middle or end up behind the potty when done. So, in an effort to alleviate that situation when that happens again, I made the potty rooms larger and off-set the potty so it's not against the back wall. Hoping that means a toddler won't get stuck again.
@soocoolsim - I don't know why, maybe because there was only room for four of them on deck on initial placement, but I had a real challenge installing the household. The dcbackup files were created okay and the family showed in the bin, but when I placed them, the action wouldn't complete and the window went blank on the family. I thought I might have a corrupted download, but a real download was the same file size. I tried deleting the family and reinstalling, but, of course, even after "deleting" the file is still there and the launcher told me the file was already installed. When I went to check my bin, the family picture was blank and wouldn't let me move them in. I tried to delete the household from the bin again, but the game wouldn't let me, probably because I had deleted the original file and reinstalling didn't really reinstall. So, I quit the game and moved the dcbackup file to the library and restarted. Finally I was able to move the household in, but only four sims showed up on the boat - two on either side of the stairs. I just told the other sims to work out and go diving while the sims I could see talked to each other. That did the trick and one sim came running onto the boat while the other went running down the dock. Just thought I'd share in case anyone else experienced the same thing.
@ciane, I was curious about the potty and single tile room so glad you modified and hopefully toddlers wouldn’t get stuck in future. I’ve updated your download link to the modified Nostorey LIterary Arts. This game does give us challenges. 😉
Also sorry to hear you had difficulty placing the coastguard crew. I have placed them in the houseboat multiple times when testing and never had a problem. I wonder if since you’re not playing with any store, perhaps an object on the boat got replaced and threw the routing off. I will however split the crew into 2 files to ensure others don’t experience concerns. Thanks for letting me know.
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I've split my Cape Albacore Coastguard crew into 2 households... GALS and GUYS for those interested in adding them to the Cutter houseboat.
If you were already able to install the combined household I provided earlier, then no need to use the separate files since nothing has changed.
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Hi guys. I would also like to claim#15 / 30 x 30 / Residential / 15 Barracuda Highway. I saw something inspiring on Pinterest. I am almost ready to upload 21 blue marlin way. I'd like to play test longer and maybe re color a few things. Love my dining room wallpaper lol. so moody
Great to hear you're inspired @fatness1974 ! I'm quite looking forward to seeing what you've done.
Our next claiming period opens up on Oct 15th at which time once you've already uploaded #21, you'll be able to claim #15
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Love the pretty light blue and gray together, and the name Sharper Needle is awesome @Charlottekn !
Thanks! I based it on the main shopping area in a nearby town - repurposed, renovated older buildings. I tried not to add TOO much detail as people often complain about Simmer builds being too laggy. I hope it's not too plain. (So weird that the insides look empty when you take pics)
When I visited my library in-game, I noticed two walls missing. Don't know how or when that happened, but I reuploaded - this time with a cover shot and simply called it Literary Arts this time. Sorry! Seriously, I THINK I had an extra fence piece on the top floor and sledge hammered it and got the walls directly below without noticing. Oh well. Third time is a charm, hopefully!
@soocoolsim
Maybe I'm missing something here, but I can't figure out where to place the cutter houseboat. There are no docks anywhere near the coastguard base. The only location available when I click place is the lot on Makarel Island but that just runs the houseboat aground. Can you walk me through placing the houseboat? I've not worked with docks and houseboats before.
Yay on completing your claim @Charlottekn ! I ran your file through Custard and it's clean so your download link has been added to the lists on page 1. If you need help using Custard, just let us know and we can walk through this with you. I'm looking forward to taking a look at your build in game and will circle back on this later. Well done!
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@soocoolsim
Maybe I'm missing something here, but I can't figure out where to place the cutter houseboat. There are no docks anywhere near the coastguard base. The only location available when I click place is the lot on Makarel Island but that just runs the houseboat aground. Can you walk me through placing the houseboat? I've not worked with docks and houseboats before.
@texansky , when we place a Port in game, the lot designation changes so the key is to switch it back to a Port then you can automatically assign a dock for a houseboat. Just follow the installation instructions below and you should be all good. Do circle back if you still need help
INSTALLATION NOTES:
1) After placing Port Narwal Coastguard Base in the world, change the lot type to "Port"
2) Go into Build/Buy. Select a personal water craft IF hanging in the air, then use Esc for it to automatically drop into place. Repeat for the other water craft.
3) Exit lot, click on Port Narwal again, and choose "Set a Houseboat", "Curved Wide".
4) Place the Cape Albacore Coastguard Cutter houseboat on the new dock lot that appears.
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I made some victorian farmhouse that gives also craftsman vibes, but I feel like it's not enough coastal, so I need to remodel and recolor it pretty much. I should have look for more examples on the internet and pay more attention to details before I started, but oh well.
I'll probably release "non-coastal version" as well because it's pity to throw away.
> @soocoolsim said: > Great to hear you're inspired @fatness1974 ! I'm quite looking forward to seeing what you've done. > Our next claiming period opens up on Oct 15th at which time once you've already uploaded #21, you'll be able to claim #15 :D I may end up needing a larger lot. have to rethink my scale lol. great job so far guys
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INSTALLATION NOTES:
1) After placing Port Narwal Coastguard Base in the world, change the lot type to "Port"
2) Go into Build/Buy. Select a personal water craft then use Esc for it to automatically drop into place (if in air). Repeat for the other water craft.
3) Exit lot, click on Port Narwal again, and choose "Set a Houseboat", "Curved Wide".
4) Place the Cape Albacore Coastguard Cutter houseboat.
Download Houseboat ***** Download Coastguard GALS and GUYS
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Absolutely awesim!!! @soocoolsim 😍 The coastguard cutter and crew are perfect for the Narwhal Port Base and look fantastic in game
Love the jet skis on each side!
I had a toddler get stuck in the potty chair at the library and had to reset him. You know how sometimes toddlers just poof into impossible positions when playing with their toddler toys or exiting the potty. I often have that happen where they are facing the wrong way in the the middle or end up behind the potty when done. So, in an effort to alleviate that situation when that happens again, I made the potty rooms larger and off-set the potty so it's not against the back wall. Hoping that means a toddler won't get stuck again.
Here's the Nostorey Literary Arts lot: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9565982
I'll delete the older lot.
And, I'm loving the color scheme and the crew too. Looking forward to seeing them in game!
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@chojrak, That's a great question! @soocoolsim will post some guidelines very soon. Thank you for your patience.
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@ciane, I was curious about the potty and single tile room so glad you modified and hopefully toddlers wouldn’t get stuck in future. I’ve updated your download link to the modified Nostorey LIterary Arts. This game does give us challenges. 😉
Also sorry to hear you had difficulty placing the coastguard crew. I have placed them in the houseboat multiple times when testing and never had a problem. I wonder if since you’re not playing with any store, perhaps an object on the boat got replaced and threw the routing off. I will however split the crew into 2 files to ensure others don’t experience concerns. Thanks for letting me know.
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
If you were already able to install the combined household I provided earlier, then no need to use the separate files since nothing has changed.
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
* My Studio *
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
Our next claiming period opens up on Oct 15th at which time once you've already uploaded #21, you'll be able to claim #15
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9566006
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Thanks! I based it on the main shopping area in a nearby town - repurposed, renovated older buildings. I tried not to add TOO much detail as people often complain about Simmer builds being too laggy. I hope it's not too plain. (So weird that the insides look empty when you take pics)
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9566073
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random legacy
@soocoolsim
Maybe I'm missing something here, but I can't figure out where to place the cutter houseboat. There are no docks anywhere near the coastguard base. The only location available when I click place is the lot on Makarel Island but that just runs the houseboat aground. Can you walk me through placing the houseboat? I've not worked with docks and houseboats before.
Yay on completing your claim @Charlottekn ! I ran your file through Custard and it's clean so your download link has been added to the lists on page 1. If you need help using Custard, just let us know and we can walk through this with you. I'm looking forward to taking a look at your build in game and will circle back on this later. Well done!
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
@ciane , I've updated the link to your download in the lists. Yep... also keeping my fingers crossed 3rd time is a charm
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
@texansky , when we place a Port in game, the lot designation changes so the key is to switch it back to a Port then you can automatically assign a dock for a houseboat. Just follow the installation instructions below and you should be all good. Do circle back if you still need help
INSTALLATION NOTES:
1) After placing Port Narwal Coastguard Base in the world, change the lot type to "Port"
2) Go into Build/Buy. Select a personal water craft IF hanging in the air, then use Esc for it to automatically drop into place. Repeat for the other water craft.
3) Exit lot, click on Port Narwal again, and choose "Set a Houseboat", "Curved Wide".
4) Place the Cape Albacore Coastguard Cutter houseboat on the new dock lot that appears.
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
MY SIMS 3 STUDIO *** MY SIMS 3 SHOWCASE - Residential and Community lots with NO CC
CAPE ALBACORE WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
DISNEY MAGIC KINGDOM WORLD COLLABORATION VIDEO TOURS
I'll probably release "non-coastal version" as well because it's pity to throw away.
> Great to hear you're inspired @fatness1974 ! I'm quite looking forward to seeing what you've done.
> Our next claiming period opens up on Oct 15th at which time once you've already uploaded #21, you'll be able to claim #15 :D
I may end up needing a larger lot. have to rethink my scale lol. great job so far guys