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Build-n-Share Weekly Challenge #59 -- Love Shack (Important announcement at the bottom of page 8)
Anjubee
Posts: 1,935 Member
Welcome to the Build-n-Share Weekly Challenge!
The Build-n-Share challenges will be posted Wednesday of each week and run through the following Wednesday. Results will be posted approximately one week after all entries have been submitted in the Winner's Circle thread.
The benefits
First place will be awarded at all levels. If there are at least eight entries in a category, up to four places will also be announced.
Weekly challenges also create an opportunity for community on the forum site. We get to know one another’s names, share news, builds, and positive words. This is a chance to get your name out there, and hopefully make a few friends along the way.
What makes this challenge different from all the other ones I've seen?
We have been hosting this weekly challenge since the first week the game was released. We have many levels of builders in our community and welcome th em all. This group is truly a product of all its great members!
Within the first few challenges, our group was recognized by the gurus that be, who have helped the weekly challenges gain even more popularity be stickying both Build-n-Share threads. Since then, we have had at least one featured creation almost every week, and our list of featured members continues to grow.
With 3 successful collaborative neighborhoods (Gnomelandia, Summer of Love, and NYC) just about completed, Build-n-Share hopes to bring more creative challenges and new neighborhood ideas to the community with the help of our dedicated participants who willingly contribute and help each week to make sure each challenge runs smoothly.
The rules
All entries must be original work. Any competitor who submits another builder’s work will be disqualified and banned from any future Build-n-Share challenge. These competitors will also be removed from the Builders' Boulevard related websites if they have chosen to join (membership to the site and the Yahoo! group are not required to enter a Build-n-Share challenge).
Please announce your official lot posting using the entry form below. Make sure to leave the "Official Entry" label big. If you need to reformat it, you can do this by highlighting the desired text and then selecting "Big" in the font box above. This will help us see the entries in a sea of posts with no pics to guide us.
Entries must be submitted by the deadline, 7 p.m. Wednesday evening (eastern time, USA).
Your media should include a variety of screenshots to best showcase your entry. Please include at least one clear shot of the main floorplan of the build. If your build has multiple floors, please take a screenshot of each floor.
A description of the five major level categories
Beginner--I have a little experience, but I'm still figuring a lot of things out. I would not call myself an official "builder" at this point.
Beginner/Intermediate--I have a little more experience, but I'm just not sure yet about that leap up to "intermediate."
Intermediate--I have been building for awhile. I know the basics and maybe a little more. I enjoy building, but it is not my primary focus with the game.
Intermediate-Advanced--I'm getting pretty comfortable, but I want just a little more practice before entering on the top level.
Advanced--I know the Sims, and the Sims knows me. My name is familiar to a lot of veteran players, and I've competed in and won some building challenges and maybe even been recognized in a community showcase or two. I know most of the cheats AND I know how to use them.
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Build-n-Share Archives
Big thanks to Freynas for putting this together!
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/198045.page
Two additional opportunities
Love to build? Come join us at http://www.buildersboulevard.com . The site offers an additional forum for advertising lots, share tips and tricks, and participate in collaborative neighborhood projects!
We also have a Yahoo! Group for builders. It can be accessed at http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/buildersboulevard/ . You do not have to be a member to enter. This group will be used primarily as an announcement center and for some of our more complex polls, and possibly, databases.
The Build-n-Share challenges will be posted Wednesday of each week and run through the following Wednesday. Results will be posted approximately one week after all entries have been submitted in the Winner's Circle thread.
The benefits
First place will be awarded at all levels. If there are at least eight entries in a category, up to four places will also be announced.
Weekly challenges also create an opportunity for community on the forum site. We get to know one another’s names, share news, builds, and positive words. This is a chance to get your name out there, and hopefully make a few friends along the way.
What makes this challenge different from all the other ones I've seen?
We have been hosting this weekly challenge since the first week the game was released. We have many levels of builders in our community and welcome th em all. This group is truly a product of all its great members!
Within the first few challenges, our group was recognized by the gurus that be, who have helped the weekly challenges gain even more popularity be stickying both Build-n-Share threads. Since then, we have had at least one featured creation almost every week, and our list of featured members continues to grow.
With 3 successful collaborative neighborhoods (Gnomelandia, Summer of Love, and NYC) just about completed, Build-n-Share hopes to bring more creative challenges and new neighborhood ideas to the community with the help of our dedicated participants who willingly contribute and help each week to make sure each challenge runs smoothly.
The rules
All entries must be original work. Any competitor who submits another builder’s work will be disqualified and banned from any future Build-n-Share challenge. These competitors will also be removed from the Builders' Boulevard related websites if they have chosen to join (membership to the site and the Yahoo! group are not required to enter a Build-n-Share challenge).
Please announce your official lot posting using the entry form below. Make sure to leave the "Official Entry" label big. If you need to reformat it, you can do this by highlighting the desired text and then selecting "Big" in the font box above. This will help us see the entries in a sea of posts with no pics to guide us.
Entries must be submitted by the deadline, 7 p.m. Wednesday evening (eastern time, USA).
Your media should include a variety of screenshots to best showcase your entry. Please include at least one clear shot of the main floorplan of the build. If your build has multiple floors, please take a screenshot of each floor.
A description of the five major level categories
Beginner--I have a little experience, but I'm still figuring a lot of things out. I would not call myself an official "builder" at this point.
Beginner/Intermediate--I have a little more experience, but I'm just not sure yet about that leap up to "intermediate."
Intermediate--I have been building for awhile. I know the basics and maybe a little more. I enjoy building, but it is not my primary focus with the game.
Intermediate-Advanced--I'm getting pretty comfortable, but I want just a little more practice before entering on the top level.
Advanced--I know the Sims, and the Sims knows me. My name is familiar to a lot of veteran players, and I've competed in and won some building challenges and maybe even been recognized in a community showcase or two. I know most of the cheats AND I know how to use them.
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Build-n-Share Archives
Big thanks to Freynas for putting this together!
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/198045.page
Two additional opportunities
Love to build? Come join us at http://www.buildersboulevard.com . The site offers an additional forum for advertising lots, share tips and tricks, and participate in collaborative neighborhood projects!
We also have a Yahoo! Group for builders. It can be accessed at http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/buildersboulevard/ . You do not have to be a member to enter. This group will be used primarily as an announcement center and for some of our more complex polls, and possibly, databases.
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Challenge deadline: Wednesday, July 28th at 7 p.m. (Eastern time)
. . .
Love Shack
You weren't sure where to look. The couple in front of you seemed to have forgotten you were there. Sitting in front of you on the opposite couch were The Meronas, Carlos and Betty. Newlyweds, of course. They were entwined around each other now, Betty in Carlos' lap.
It started with some simple affectionate patting as they started to explain how they had decided to have a modest wedding and set that money aside to have a honeymoon retreat built. "Somewhere on the beach," Betty had said as Carlos rubbed her knee.
After informing you that they wanted a secluded romantic tropical hideaway and how they only had a budget of 30,000 simoleans, you looked down to jot down some notes. By the time you had looked back up, Betty was in Carlos' lap and they were in full "make out" mode.
You tried clearing your throat softly at first, but they continued. After a few more moments, you decided to just get up and leave them alone for a bit.
Some notes:
Make sure to pick a scenic spot. Lot size doesn't matter, but think cozy, tropical, and romantic amenities. Keep in mind the budget.
Optional Challenge:
Create Carlos and Betty Merona as sims and take pictures of them on their honeymoon!
Official Entry
Name:
Link to the posted asset (link to lot):
Link to media (required for judging):
Optional Challenges entered?:
Constructive Criticism?:
Experience level:
Lot Name:
Lot address, size, and final cost:
Details and Rational:
Credit to any simmers for custom content you used:
To make it more searchable, we would highly appreciate it if you include Build-n-Share in the description of the lot.
Your official judges are Tota, Robodl95, Robb, and KittKat7147.
Freynas is the official organizational guru collecting entrants' names, levels, links, and results!
Judges will post their results in the winner's circle thread: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/47204.page
Look for results typically a week after the deadline.
Big thanks to our judges and helpers!
Since judging will now be based on screenshots, we figured this would be a good time to go over some tips and tricks in taking good screenshots to help showcase your lovely builds.
1) Camera Man Mode - This is a must in taking good shots! You will have to be in live mode to do this, but just hit "TAB" to enter this mode. Once you are in this mode, you can use the mouse to freely control the angles and use "W, A, S, D" buttons to move forward, backwards, and side to side. "Z" zooms in, "X" zooms out. "Q" moves up and "E" moves down. "C" to capture the shot.
2) Find the perfect angle - With photography, it is all about finding the right angle. Spend some time in camera man mode to find the perfect angle. Get down to a sim's point of view to take the best shots of rooms.
3) Walls up - Most people play with walls cut away, but when you are taking pictures of your lot, try to keep your walls up to make your shots look more realistic.
4) No grids - Unless you need to show the grid for a specific purpose, make sure no build/buy grid is visible when you take your pictures. You can avoid this by taking pictures in live mode or by hitting the terrain paint button in build mode.
Ok, those are the basics! If you want to further your simatography skills, we highly recommend you visit http://simatography.webs.com for more tips and tricks and to see some excellent shots taken by professional simatographers!
Please try to keep this thread as photo free as possible and either create a story, a slide show, a separate thread, or use the stickied photo thread to post shots of your lots!
Beginner
MacyQueen
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2766578
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=240024
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive Criticism?: Yes
Polly Sims
Link to the posted asset:
Link to media: http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/PollyMT2009/Build n Share Love Shack/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenges entered?: No
Constructive Criticism?: Yes, please
Princess_Natasha_
Link to the posted asset:
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=241038
Optional Challenges entered?: None
Constructive Criticism?: Yes
Princessjo
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2762862
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=239868
Optional Challenges entered?: n/a
Constructive Criticism?: yes
rayrayfunray
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2771942
Link to media: http://rayraybuildssims.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/b52-love-shack/
Optional Challenge?: see media
Constructive Criticism?: yes
scorpiophoenix
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2780894
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=240977
Optional Challenges entered?: yes see media
Constructive Criticism?: Yes, Please
Beginner - Intermediate
Dreamer90
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2795493
Link to media: http://picasaweb.google.de/114131959274906480855/LoveShack?authkey=Gv1sRgCNfL6oL77L33Mg#slideshow/5498636109467742946
Optional Challenges entered?: No
Constructive Criticism?: Always
hugsforeveyone
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2791415
Link to media: http://hugs4everyone.livejournal.com/1048.html
Optional Challenges entered?: no
Constructive Criticism?: yes
Jaylf
Link to the posted asset: not uploaded
Link to media: http://s944.photobucket.com/albums/ad287/Jaylf_photos/Carlos and Betty Maronas Secluded Island Honeymoon/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenges entered?: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2788158
Constructive Criticism?: yes
JoubertCG
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2759783
Link to media: http://www.joubertcg.com/buildnshare.html
Optional Challenge?:Yes. see media
Constructive Criticism?:Yes.
mgolden27
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2767572
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=240097
Optional Challenge?: see media
Constructive Criticism?: Is welcome
mryjn1976
link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2780421
link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=241144
Optional Challenge?:
constructive criticism: always
ogopher
Link to the posted asset: none...
Link to media: http://ogopher.wordpress.com/2010/07/27/bns-59-love-shack/
Optional Challenges entered?: nope
Constructive Criticism?: sure
okester
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2765549
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=240023
Optional Challenge?: yes. see media.
Constructive Criticism?: yes
SerithRei
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2801890
Link to media: http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/wireintheblood/Build-n-Share/?action=view¤t=a0cf466d.pbw
Optional Challenges entered?: Yes. see media
Constructive Criticism?: Yes please.
sjsimmy02
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2802174
Link to media: http://picasaweb.google.com/105715252482949955464/BuildNShare59LoveShack?feat=directlink#
Optional Challenges entered?: Yes, http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2802196
Constructive Criticism?: Yes
Syrb10
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2775747
Link to media: http://themeese.net/?p=66
Optional Challenges entered?: Yup! Check out the gallery on media page
Constructive Criticism?: All Criticism Welcome.
Werewolfsim
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2765916
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=240095
Optional Challenges entered?: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=240114
Constructive Criticism?: Sure!
xkaylanicolex
Link to the posted asset:
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=239757
Optional Challenge: none
Constructive Criticism?: yes
xxmccxx
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2779509
Link to media: http://creationsbyios.blogspot.com/2010/07/bns59.html
Optional Challenges entered?: None
Constructive Criticism?: Yes, Please.
Intermediate
Ciane
Link to the posted asset: na
Link to media: http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f65/ciane/new/Beach Honeymoon/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenges entered?: Yes.
Constructive Criticism?: No, thanks.
Clovergoddess
Link to the posted asset:
Link to media: http://s233.photobucket.com/albums/ee12/Clovergoddess/Sims3/Beach House Bungalow/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenges entered?: no
Constructive Criticism?:Yes.
jeaniniiiieeee
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2790824#
Link to media: http://meronas59.wordpress.com/
Optional Challenges entered?: yes
– Carlos: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2790824#;
- Elizabeth/Betty: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2790813
Constructive Criticism?: yes
Karima
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2804524
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=242440
Optional Challenges entered?: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2804836
Constructive Criticism?: Yes
Tristarin
Link to the posted asset: http://www.mediafire.com/file/bjctnj102o6rzk3/Love Shack.Sims3Pack
Link to media: http://ravnshadow.wordpress.com/build-n-share-week-59-love-shack/
Optional Challenges entered?: N/A
Constructive Criticism?: Yes, please
Intermediate - Advanced
adelejoubert
Link to the posted asset:
Link to media: http://s873.photobucket.com/albums/ab296/adelejoubert/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: Yes
Constructive Criticism?: Please
Anartistica
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2772262
Link to media: http://picasaweb.google.com/annheinis/LoversBns59?authkey=Gv1sRgCOC3-KbansLecg#5497456439277191202
Optional Challenges entered?: See media
Constructive Criticism?: Yes
ciaracaff
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2796925
Link to media: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/240/173456.page#3013904
Optional Challenges entered?: See media - Couple - http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2761053
Constructive Criticism?: Yes
confused_claire
Link to the posted asset: http://gb.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2771936
Link to media: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/0/238042.page#2980207
Optional Challenges entered?: yes?
Constructive Criticism?:yes please
LandaX
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2769763
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=240269
Optional Challenges entered?: None
Constructive Criticism?: Yes please
MSMcNeelySims
Link to the posted asset: Working on getting it uploaded
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=241333
Optional Challenges entered?: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2787673
Constructive Criticism?: Yes : D
Mumsy
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2797598
Link to media: http://s799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/MumsySims/Romantic Retreat/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenges entered?: See media
Constructive Criticism?: Yup
Scoiattolo
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2774129
Link to media: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/15/205052.page#2980567
Optional Challenges entered?: no
Constructive Criticism?: yes
Tamlyn
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2799584
Link to media: http://tamlynsims.livejournal.com/9707.html
Optional Challenges entered?: Nope
Constructive Criticism?: Please
Advanced
Freynas
Link to the posted asset:
Link to media: http://s844.photobucket.com/albums/ab7/Freynas/Build n Share 59/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenges entered?: yes
Constructive Criticism?: yes please
Kittkat7147
Link to the posted asset: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2768189
Link to media: http://cmd.shutterfly.com/commands/pictures/slideshow?site=kitkat7145&page=kitkat7145/activityfeed&album=374
Optional Challenges entered?: no
Constructive Criticism?: Sure!
Beginner - Judge: jessk328 filling in for Robodl95 http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/1170/47204.page
1st place: scorpiophoenix
Beginner - Intermediate - Judge: Scoiattolo http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/1185/47204.page
1st place: Dreamer90
2nd place: Tie! mryjn1976 and Syrb10
3rd place: ogopher
Intermediate - Judge: Tota http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/1155/47204.page
1st place: Tristarin
2nd place: Karima
3rd place: Clovergoddess
Intermediate - Advanced - Judge: KittKat7147 http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/1185/47204.page
1st place: Ciarracaf
2nd place: Anartistica
3rd place: Scoiottolo
Advanced - Judge: Tota http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/1140/47204.page
1st Place: Freynas
Name:JoubertCG
Link to the posted asset (link to lot): http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=2759783
Link to media (required for judging):http://www.joubertcg.com/buildnshare.html
Optional Challenges entered?:Yes.
Constructive Criticism?:Yes.
Experience level:Beginner-Intermediate
Lot Name: Meronas
Lot address, size, and final cost: Lot Size:Suunyside Strand,64 x 22,Lot Furnished = $29,218
Details and Rational: Simple Tropical Beach Bungalow. Secluded from the hussle-n-bussle of citylife, this private "Love Shack" is the perfect place to begin your married life together. Features great views, heart-shaped pond and plenty of beach frontage.
Credit to any simmers for custom content you used: SYL- Cooler,Wood Tables,Cake
EDIT: got the family made. Now to build the house...hopefully I'll be able to stick to the budget.
Joubertcg: Your media link is to a coffee shop, not the beach house.
It's up and running now.
I'm still only seeing the cinema/coffee shop with that link.
(which btw I love...:))
Hmm, to keep things simple for the judges and for fairness sake, I am going to have to say stick to one lot.
First, Thanks!
Second, can you try CTRL+F5, should refresh your browser; and if you still don't see it will you let me know please, because it's showing on my comp. THX.
I saw it this time. I didn't even have to try the CTRL+F5.
Its really nice. I love how you just built a bedroom and everything else is outside! Got a rec from me.
Name: xkaylanicolex
Link to the posted asset (link to lot): error when uploading. will upload later.
Link to media (required for judging): http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=239757
Optional Challenges entered?: none
Constructive Criticism?: yes
Experience level: beginner-intermediate
Lot Name: modern beach bungalow
Lot address, size, and final cost: placed a lot on the beach. 30x30. it was just under 30,000
Details and Rational: idk what this means.
Credit to any simmers for custom content you used:
I'll try to build something now...
xkaylanicolex: "Details and Rationale" is merely just allowing/asking you to give a few words about why you did the house the way you did. Why you chose specific colors/patterns and so on and so forth. Love the blue behind the counters and cabinets in the kitchen; reminds me of water! Nice use of large windows for the living room and bedroom. The new rules require an over head shot of the house. Also, 5 pictures isn't enough since judging is done solely on pictures!
JoubertCG: Love the heart shaped pond! LOL WooHoo!