NAME: Chrischris8894
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9334795
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/NqeSxeO
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Included in above album
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x20/74 Ocean Vista, City of Sunsets/$50,767
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Secluded on the edge of a bustling city near the ocean, this rocky abode gives sims the chance to go back to their roots. This home is made in stone & wood & decorated with animal hides for that primitive flair. Basic appliances & a fireplace are provided without the crowding of modern technology.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
I finally got mine done after several attempts. I have all the pictures done, but I need to put the slide show together. I will have it up later today. @creativemetaphor: I hope you do you get it done soon. If you need an extension, just ask! We would love to see your entry!
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #216 - The Man Cave
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9335960
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/5DOhGEV
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9335965 (included in the slideshow)
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: Dragon Valley lot, 16 Clover Drive, 25x25, $23,628
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: A natural rock slide between two hilly areas provided the perfect "cave" for this man cave build. An entrance concealed from passers-by gives the ultimate privacy to this tiny home. A small pond on the property allows Nean to fish without leaving home. The home is the perfect place for this outdoor -loving aspiring author to get away from everyone and everything and concentrate on his writing, painting, and guitar playing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: only my own patterns
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
Just a few brief notes - courtyard has a small harvestable garden, a swimming pool, and across that is an outdoor 'waterfall' shower. Beside the entrance to the first room is a water feature.
Through the entry is the living room with a fireplace and an opening in the ceiling for the smoke. There is some seating beside the fire and some additional seating beside a window looking out onto the pool. This room also has a paint kit for making cave wall art, and a ball for exercise and entertainment.
The inner room has a place for grilling fish and vegetables, dining area, and kitchen with stone "built in" sink, wood fired stove, and refrigerator. There is also a dummy for keeping in shape and a bookshelf for reading and education. There is also a door to the toilet room. To one side is an archway that leads to the outdoor shower, and has an indoor tub. Near that is the doorway leading to the bedroom.
On top of the build is a bonfire with a sleeping bag for sleeping outside in summer and watching the stars.
Wow! You both had a lot of fun with this! Loved how complex they both were!
It's always interesting seeing the different directions everyone takes with the same build.
I must add I'm impressed with how pretty some of the street art images are. I'd never really played with the skill before but my cave-sim just made this:
Yes, some of the murals are truly beautiful. It took me a long time to realize you could pick up the street art and move it as well. I like to use MOO to overlap some of the pieces as well.
"He looks so sad," you think, studying the teenage boy staring down at the sidewalk as the door behind him shut. As you approach, he looks up and straightens his shoulders. A faint "I'm ok" smile crosses his lips and fails to reach his midnight sky eyes.
Unable to help yourself, you give a friendly, comforting smile. "Is everything ok?"
"I, uh, yeah," he glances back at the door behind him. "Yeah." He repeats, that fake smile leaving his face. Forgetting your presence, he mutters, "It will be fine. I'll find someone else who will help."
You glance at the door, a realtor company. You also frown, knowing them to not always be the most open minded of people. "Wanting to buy a house?" You ask curiously.
He jumps. "Huh? Oh. Kind of. Not really a house. Its fine."
Intrigued you smile, "Maybe I can help."
His eyes brighten, "Really?"
"Maybe," you gesture to a bench across the way. "Lets talk."
A few minutes later, the young man, introduced as Gio Cooper, turns to face you on the bench and begins his story. "My family and I, we travel a lot. Sometimes for work, sometimes just because there's some place we want to go see. We don't have a house really, just some RV's that we use to travel around. Its pretty neat." He sighs, "last year my da got sick. He didn't pay much attention to it. Said he had a cold. Ma finally made him go to the doctor when it didn't go away." His mouth tightens and he swallows hard, "The doctors say that it won't ever go away."
"I'm sorry." Your heart twists for him.
"Yeah. Anyway, the doctors, they say that he had a while yet and Da wants to keep traveling. But he has to keep coming back here, to Willow Creek, now. His doctor is at the hospital here." He falls silent for a while. "So, the rest of the family and me. We want to have a base. Got the money up and everything. But... No one will sell us some land."
You're silent for a moment, then "You will want a bathroom. Maybe a bunkhouse for cold weather. Kind of a lodge maybe." Gio stares at you as you yank out your phone to take notes. "How many RVs are there?"
"Uh...3." He says uncertainly.
"Electrical hook ups..." you trail off muttering to yourself. Then you look up at him. "What budget?"
"$35,000 I think." Gio says, staring at you like you're crazy.
You grin and stand up, "come on. I have a friend who is selling some land." And head off, with Gio scrambling up to follow you.
The Brief:
Create a base for Gio and his family
3 'RV's' (you'll need to put your creative hats on firmly for this one)
A lodge for when the weather draws in
A communal bathroom area
Any lot size 40x30 or larger
Budget - $75,000 to include building the three 'RV's'
Optional Challenge
Create Gio Cooper along with members of the family, and show them looking around the new site.
Lol Ciane. Any opportunity for CFE and I'm in the mix heh heh. Well I'm making good progress... up until its time to recolour then I turn into a snail. How about you? Any one else going for this one?
@BuildnShare ... your deadline on p1 says Saturday, 31st August, 2019... I think you meant Sept 30, correct?
* * * * * * * * * * Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
Lol Ciane. Any opportunity for CFE and I'm in the mix heh heh. Well I'm making good progress... up until its time to recolour then I turn into a snail. How about you? Any one else going for this one?
@BuildnShare ... your deadline on p1 says Saturday, 31st August, 2019... I think you meant Sept 30, correct?
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@Kgaff: that is a very unique cave--so many things I did not think of to put in! Awesome job!
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9334795
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/NqeSxeO
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: Included in above album
LEVEL: Advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 30x20/74 Ocean Vista, City of Sunsets/$50,767
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Secluded on the edge of a bustling city near the ocean, this rocky abode gives sims the chance to go back to their roots. This home is made in stone & wood & decorated with animal hides for that primitive flair. Basic appliances & a fireplace are provided without the crowding of modern technology.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
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@Chrischris8894 Love your "caveman" and the layout of your house!
@creativemetaphor: I hope you do you get it done soon. If you need an extension, just ask! We would love to see your entry!
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NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9335960
LINK TO MEDIA: https://imgur.com/a/5DOhGEV
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9335965 (included in the slideshow)
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: Dragon Valley lot, 16 Clover Drive, 25x25, $23,628
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: A natural rock slide between two hilly areas provided the perfect "cave" for this man cave build. An entrance concealed from passers-by gives the ultimate privacy to this tiny home. A small pond on the property allows Nean to fish without leaving home. The home is the perfect place for this outdoor -loving aspiring author to get away from everyone and everything and concentrate on his writing, painting, and guitar playing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: only my own patterns
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/X5gWrEAaZ13oMm787
Just a few brief notes - courtyard has a small harvestable garden, a swimming pool, and across that is an outdoor 'waterfall' shower. Beside the entrance to the first room is a water feature.
Through the entry is the living room with a fireplace and an opening in the ceiling for the smoke. There is some seating beside the fire and some additional seating beside a window looking out onto the pool. This room also has a paint kit for making cave wall art, and a ball for exercise and entertainment.
The inner room has a place for grilling fish and vegetables, dining area, and kitchen with stone "built in" sink, wood fired stove, and refrigerator. There is also a dummy for keeping in shape and a bookshelf for reading and education. There is also a door to the toilet room. To one side is an archway that leads to the outdoor shower, and has an indoor tub. Near that is the doorway leading to the bedroom.
On top of the build is a bonfire with a sleeping bag for sleeping outside in summer and watching the stars.
@kgaff I love the little touches like the hottub and juice keg you put in without them feeling out of place. The archery range is a great idea, too.
@chrischris8894 Beautiful lot placement! I really like what you did with the dining room table.
@iampes23 The outside is amazing, you did such a great job with the rocks and foliage to really make it look like it was tucked into the ground!
It's always interesting seeing the different directions everyone takes with the same build.
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"He looks so sad," you think, studying the teenage boy staring down at the sidewalk as the door behind him shut. As you approach, he looks up and straightens his shoulders. A faint "I'm ok" smile crosses his lips and fails to reach his midnight sky eyes.
Unable to help yourself, you give a friendly, comforting smile. "Is everything ok?"
"I, uh, yeah," he glances back at the door behind him. "Yeah." He repeats, that fake smile leaving his face. Forgetting your presence, he mutters, "It will be fine. I'll find someone else who will help."
You glance at the door, a realtor company. You also frown, knowing them to not always be the most open minded of people. "Wanting to buy a house?" You ask curiously.
He jumps. "Huh? Oh. Kind of. Not really a house. Its fine."
Intrigued you smile, "Maybe I can help."
His eyes brighten, "Really?"
"Maybe," you gesture to a bench across the way. "Lets talk."
A few minutes later, the young man, introduced as Gio Cooper, turns to face you on the bench and begins his story. "My family and I, we travel a lot. Sometimes for work, sometimes just because there's some place we want to go see. We don't have a house really, just some RV's that we use to travel around. Its pretty neat." He sighs, "last year my da got sick. He didn't pay much attention to it. Said he had a cold. Ma finally made him go to the doctor when it didn't go away." His mouth tightens and he swallows hard, "The doctors say that it won't ever go away."
"I'm sorry." Your heart twists for him.
"Yeah. Anyway, the doctors, they say that he had a while yet and Da wants to keep traveling. But he has to keep coming back here, to Willow Creek, now. His doctor is at the hospital here." He falls silent for a while. "So, the rest of the family and me. We want to have a base. Got the money up and everything. But... No one will sell us some land."
You're silent for a moment, then "You will want a bathroom. Maybe a bunkhouse for cold weather. Kind of a lodge maybe." Gio stares at you as you yank out your phone to take notes. "How many RVs are there?"
"Uh...3." He says uncertainly.
"Electrical hook ups..." you trail off muttering to yourself. Then you look up at him. "What budget?"
"$35,000 I think." Gio says, staring at you like you're crazy.
You grin and stand up, "come on. I have a friend who is selling some land." And head off, with Gio scrambling up to follow you.
The Brief:
Create a base for Gio and his family
3 'RV's' (you'll need to put your creative hats on firmly for this one)
A lodge for when the weather draws in
A communal bathroom area
Any lot size 40x30 or larger
Budget - $75,000 to include building the three 'RV's'
Optional Challenge
Create Gio Cooper along with members of the family, and show them looking around the new site.
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Yeah, this one is ticking my fancy too. It’s been eons since I participated... since the Fairy Tale Neighborhood. Should be fun trying to make the RVs
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
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@BuildnShare ... your deadline on p1 says Saturday, 31st August, 2019... I think you meant Sept 30, correct?
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
Thanks for pointing that out, is now fixed!
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Maybe because most rv's aren't insulated, in rl that is.
Also depending on the type of lodge it might have amenities you can't fit into an rv, such as a dj booth & dance floor, bar, arcade, and more.
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