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Build-n-Share Challenge #161 **Blast from the Past** Due 31 May 2022**
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Welcome to Build-n-Share. #BNS 161 Blast from the Past
Your newest client is the most unusual yet. From head to toe, he is dressed as if he stepped from the pages of a history book. His outfit would have been the height of fashion 80 to 150 years ago The jacket, shirt, tie, pants and shoes look new and well-made, not old. This is clearly not a costume.
You show no surprise, though you are curious. “Hello, sir. How can I help you?”
“The name’s Wells, Herbert George Wells. I was testing my new time machine and found myself stranded here,” he says.
“Oh! Then the time machine is real?” you blurt out.
He gives you an affronted look. “Of course it is. Now then, it will take me some time to fix the machine and get home. In the meantime, I need a house. One that reminds me of my own time. I have made the acquaintance of a lovely young woman who calls herself a student of history. In the event I choose to remain here, we will require extra bedrooms for a family. A minimum of three in total.”
You listen closely, though you are still not convinced this isn’t some elaborate prank or the result of some mental illness which has made your client believe he is in fact H.G. Wells. For now, you’ll treat him like any other client. “I would like to help you. Do you have a budget?”
To your surprise, Wells nods. “My… girlfriend… has offered to fund this project. We have $186,600 available, will that be enough?”
“More than enough. You want a faithful recreation of a home from your time period?”
“Yes. Oh, I have no objection to modern technology, and naturally, electricity and plumbing are a must.”
“Naturally,” You agree. “Do you have a color preference?”
“I prefer to avoid pastels, but otherwise, I will leave the choice of appropriate colors in your hands.”
“Thank you for your trust. The house will be ready in a month. Ah, one other thing, how can I contact you?”
“Do not concern yourself, I will come to you in one month’s time.”
The brief:
Budget; 186,600.
Build a house in a style that would have been popular at any point in H.G. Wells’ lifetime.
Decorate the interior as closely as you can to what would have been period-appropriate. Mr. Wells will forgive any necessary upgrades, such as modern kitchen appliances.
The house must have at least three bedrooms and one bath.
Landscaping should match the style of the house.
Include any additional rooms or spaces you fill will fit and which the budget allows.
Lot size: 30x20 or larger.
Room challenge: Create H.G. Wells’s living room Budget: 15,000
Sim Challenge: Create H.G Wells, including traits, aspiration, likes and dislikes. Be sure to show us all of his outfits. It’s up to you if you stays true to the past or choses to embrace present day styles.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns161 or your entries will not be judged! The deadline for this challenge is Tuesday, May 30th, no later than 23:59:59 EST/New York time.
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #160 - Spring Designer Showdown
FORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID:
LEVEL: (Starting out, Established, Expert, or Master. If this is your first entry leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.}
[b[SIMS 4 LOT NAME:[/b] (Lot you built on)
NEW LOT LINK:
LOT COST:
GALLERY COST:
TOTAL COST: (Lot cost plus gallery cost)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
ENTRY DETAILS: (Tell us about your lot.)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES:(No more than 2 please)
Facebook: (optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
Twitter: (Optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161 - Blast from the Past
FORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID:
LEVEL: (Starting Out, Established, Expert or Master. If this is your first entry, leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.
HOUSEHOLD:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES: (No more than 2 please)
Facebook: (optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
Twitter: (Optional, makes it easier to tag you.)
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #161- Blast from the Past
FORUM ID:
ORIGIN ID: [/b]
LEVEL: (Starting Out, Established, Expert or Master. If this is your first entry, leave blank and the judges will decide where to put you.
ROOM: (Link to where the room can be found on The Gallery)
GALLERY COST:
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW:
ENTRY DETAILS:
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
SPACE FOR PICTURES:
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The Build-n-Share challenges will be posted at the start of each month and will run until the end of that month. Results will be posted in the Winner's Circle thread. Look for results after the deadline.
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In all categories, we put an equal value on landscaping, aesthetics, architecture and interior design, with a nod toward playability.
If you are new to BuildnShare, we recommend that you leave your entry category empty this way the BnS team can take a look at your entry and place you in a category appropriate to your skills.
Starting Out - if you are new to building in TS4, this is where you should enter. Things we look for at this level are appropriate room sizes, cohesive exterior style, use of plants that reflect the style of the build and complimentary colours. Pictures should be well organize and provide a complete overviewthe of build
Established - we recommend entering at this level if you have been promoted from Starting Out. Things looked for over and above Starting Out are, thought as to how the build will ultimately play, good roof lines, use of terrain paints, cohesive interiors and good object choice and placement. Pictures should be well organised, well lit and labelled.
Expert - we recommend entering at this level if you have been promoted from Established. Things we look for at this level, over and above Established are interesting architecture, thought given to interior and exterior decorative details, creation of livable outdoor spaces. Pictures should have good angles, making good use of camera control options.
Master - Expert category judges and any entrants who have won 1st Place multiple times at the Expert level should enter in this category.
A note of caution, just because you have used something mentioned in a category, does not necessarily mean that you automatically fit in that category. If you are unsure, please tag us and ask for our advice as to where we would place you. Also, we do not advise that you bump yourself up in levels, especially if you are new and we have placed you in a category. We will always promote when we feel you are ready and have no more left to learn in your current category.
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. 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 challenge since the first week the game was released. We have many levels of builders in our community and welcome them 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 BuildnShare threads. Since then, we have had at least one featured creation almost every week, and our list of featured members continues to grow.
With 5 successful collaborative neighborhoods (Gnomelandia, Summer of Love, NYC, Sanshi Sumei and Olde Fairy Tale Village ) completed, BuildnShare 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.
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Screenshots: Tips and Tricks
Ok, those are the basics! If you want to further your simatography skills, we highly recommend you take a look at our showcase guide here.
Please try to keep this thread as photo free as possible and create a showcase to illustrate your lots.
Congrats to @WrathofCath for winning the #BnS100 Expert category with Inn By The Sea.
Congrats to @Talea12345 for winning the #BnS100 Expert room category with Lobby.
Congrats to @Rostri-Jodu for winning the #BnS100 Expert CAS challenge with the Resort Townies household.
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Congrats to @Pallystyle for their Established win in #BnS100 with Anchors Aweigh Resort.
Congrats to @TresaofPern for their Established win in #BnS100 Room challenge with Oceanside Resort Lobby.
Congrats to @FruUtter for their Established win in #BnS100 CAS challenge with the Spreslina family.
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Congrats to @asap24 for their Starting Out room win for #BnS100 with SandBar Lobby/Reception.
Congrats to @asap24 for their Starting Out CAS win for #BnS100 with the lovely Debshaw Family.
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I'll be checking up on this thread very often
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrLBiEEoSH7FwlA4-9Uf9Bg/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
I would like to know the same thing
https://youtube.com/channel/UCrLBiEEoSH7FwlA4-9Uf9Bg/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
That is a neat idea, Sparkle! Maybe we can incorporate that as a mini/optional challenge within the main building challenge each week
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We are a Sims 3/Sims4 community that works together to improve our building, landscaping, and design skills through a bi-weekly design challenge. Individual feedback on each lot from our fantastic volunteer judges as well as challenge winners (from 3 to 5 depending on the number of entrants) for each category are provided for each design challenge.
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