“Rose?” You call over the intercom, preparing to ask her a question.
“Yes, it is the time you are suppose to have the meeting. No, she isn’t here yet. No, she hasn’t called.” Rose says with an amused chuckle. She knows you so well.
“Oh. Well. Thanks.” Glancing at your clock, you shrug, and try to pass the waiting time with a game of solitaire. As you struggle to find a place to put that black 8, an icon flashes up on your screen.
“Tchnobabbl16 wants a chat.” you read, before looking very confused. “What?” Hesitantly, you click the accept icon. After a few minutes, during which a program you didn’t know you had updates, a window opens and a young lady smiles at you.
She has black hair, liberally streaked with candy pink, matching her candy pink lipstick. Her vibrantly green eyes peer at you through candy pink frames. “Sorry I’m late for the appointment. I was hoping to get out of class in time to meet with you, but I got hit with a last minute assignment. My name is Tashira Nuvalis.” At seeing your confused expression and not getting a response she rolls her eyes and smiles again. “First time on video chat? Just speak up. Your computer has a built in microphone.”
“Right. Its nice to meet you Miss Nuvalis.” You say, struggling to regain some dignity. “What can I do for you?”
“I need a new place. I heard you're the best, so I came to you.”
“Okay. Will it be you and your parents?” you ask diplomatically.
She sighs, as if exasperated with that question. “No. I’m emancipated. Mom and Step-dad live in Appaloosa Plains. I hate the country. Since I make enough money as a comic book author and YouTuber, I decided to beat feet. My grandmother left me 20k to get started.”
You nod, pulling out pen and paper. “What would you like?”
“An apartment in a city. At least 1 bedroom. Need the basics and a place to write and film my vlogs.” She thinks, “Downtown would be perfect if you could manage it. If it's too expensive, I don’t mind going a little farther out. But no suburbs!”
“That sound doable. Any other preferences?”
“Well my favorite color is pink, and I love watching the sunset, so a balcony would be nice, but not required. I cant think of anything else.” She says, toying with a pen. Suddenly a bell rings, making you both jump. “Crud. That’s the bell. I have to go. When would my new place be ready?”
“Give me 2 weeks.” You assure her confidently. You’ve done harder things in 2 weeks.
“Great. See ya!” The window closes, leaving you alone in your office. After jotting down some notes, you head out to tell Rose about this unusual appointment.
The Brief:
1 bedroom, 1 bath
Kitchen
place to write
Make sure to use Pink in the décor
Balcony, if budget permits
Budget: $20K
Optional: Make Tashira Nuvalis and show her in her new space.
Deadline: Saturday, April 30th, 2016, Midnight CST
@HuedMoll: its for the apartment. If you wish to build a building and then build the apartment, thats cool. Ive done that before but you will not be judged on the building itself.
@aricarai: no lot dimensions since its supposed to be an apartment. Make it as big as you want within the requirements and budget. Im not sure what you mean by function like an apartment.
Typically when we have apartment builds we take into account that not everyone has nightlife and are okay if you want to build on a lot like a house. Just keep in mind that doing so will require some basic landscaping like normal builds. I hope this helps clarify and we look forward to see your builds!
By function like an apartment, I meant have other apartments on the property and use the private markers found in buydebug.
Thank you for clarifying and I'm glad @HuedMoll asked that question - so we can build a building with separate apartments (say it costs §50,000) and then set funds to §20,000 and decorate and landscape the apartment for Tashira?
I created my own apartment complex and was all set to upload-even have the pics taken-but she cannot enter the building! I followed a few youtube videos, but the tips are not working. Anyone have any other suggestions on where to find a how to make an apartment instructions?
I created my own apartment complex and was all set to upload-even have the pics taken-but she cannot enter the building! I followed a few youtube videos, but the tips are not working. Anyone have any other suggestions on where to find a how to make an apartment instructions?
@iampes23 - what seems to be the problem? How do you mean she can't enter the building; what happens when you try?
I created my own apartment complex and was all set to upload-even have the pics taken-but she cannot enter the building! I followed a few youtube videos, but the tips are not working. Anyone have any other suggestions on where to find a how to make an apartment instructions?
@iampes23 - what seems to be the problem? How do you mean she can't enter the building; what happens when you try?
She shakes her head and the image of the door is in her thought bubble, as if she cannot go through the door or it is in the way. I tried an arch as well with the same results, but I do not want to totally get rid of the door since it is in a building. The hallway on the other side of the door is marked public. I am calling it a night, but if you have any suggestions, all are welcome!
*If this is unclear, I will do a picture tomorrow to show what I am trying to say*
Hmmmm. It's been a while since my last apartment build, @iampes23 Is the area behind the door designated a public area? I think you have to put a designator into lobby areas for the sims to use them
That is a link to the problem. As you will see, NPCs who spawned in the community building can not get out, and no one can enter either building or the playground area. I have triple checked that I used the right markers. I can set a front door, and I have set the NPCs' apartment doors. I tried to create vestibules inside the apartment building, but either way does not work. I even tried changing the door, but it still will not work. I would hate to have to scrap such a great build, but if I cannot get her inside, there is no point. ANY suggestions are welcome!
@iampes23 I just built an apartment building in Bridgeport today and ended up with the same problem. I scrapped the main entry door, removed two panels of wall so there was just an opening and then finished it off with some columns using MOO. That seems to have solved it. I don't know why it's happening, but maybe give this a try. Good luck!
@iampes23 I just built an apartment building in Bridgeport today and ended up with the same problem. I scrapped the main entry door, removed two panels of wall so there was just an opening and then finished it off with some columns using MOO. That seems to have solved it. I don't know why it's happening, but maybe give this a try. Good luck!
Thank you! This is going to mess up my community building and apartment building design, but since they are not being judged, it does not matter. I am keeping my photos as is but uploading the revised lot. I was almost at the point of either doing an already-made apartment or just giving up, but I really like what I have done here. Thanks again!
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 40x40, 415 Skyborough Blvd in Adventureland, $19,985 (before furn$324,298/unfurn$232,119//after furn$344,283/unfurn$238,303)
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Tashira Nuvalis has two passions in life: comic books and food. Her heroine is a baker who uses food to defeat the evil villains of her town. Her adoring fans love to see what Tashira will come up with next! And they never have very long to wait! She also shares recipes of the bakery's sweet treats with fans on youtube, where she shows her off her baking skills to the world. Add to all this a full class schedule of high school and college courses, and you can see why Tashira is becoming a wealthy over-achiever!
Tashira Nuvalis's loft apartment is very much in sync with her hobbies. She has a large desk for studies and writing. She has a place to showcase her treats for her videos. And she has a huge kitchen to bake in! Her favorite color, pink, is splashed throughout her home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: my own patterns
Comments
> @glen1974 I hope you're able to finish this one in time and also hope you're feeling better. :)
Thanks @susses, fully recovered now but bad time management is my excuse this time! New motto, no matter how busy life gets always make time for Sims!
Techno…what?
“Rose?” You call over the intercom, preparing to ask her a question.
“Yes, it is the time you are suppose to have the meeting. No, she isn’t here yet. No, she hasn’t called.” Rose says with an amused chuckle. She knows you so well.
“Oh. Well. Thanks.” Glancing at your clock, you shrug, and try to pass the waiting time with a game of solitaire. As you struggle to find a place to put that black 8, an icon flashes up on your screen.
“Tchnobabbl16 wants a chat.” you read, before looking very confused. “What?” Hesitantly, you click the accept icon. After a few minutes, during which a program you didn’t know you had updates, a window opens and a young lady smiles at you.
She has black hair, liberally streaked with candy pink, matching her candy pink lipstick. Her vibrantly green eyes peer at you through candy pink frames. “Sorry I’m late for the appointment. I was hoping to get out of class in time to meet with you, but I got hit with a last minute assignment. My name is Tashira Nuvalis.” At seeing your confused expression and not getting a response she rolls her eyes and smiles again. “First time on video chat? Just speak up. Your computer has a built in microphone.”
“Right. Its nice to meet you Miss Nuvalis.” You say, struggling to regain some dignity. “What can I do for you?”
“I need a new place. I heard you're the best, so I came to you.”
“Okay. Will it be you and your parents?” you ask diplomatically.
She sighs, as if exasperated with that question. “No. I’m emancipated. Mom and Step-dad live in Appaloosa Plains. I hate the country. Since I make enough money as a comic book author and YouTuber, I decided to beat feet. My grandmother left me 20k to get started.”
You nod, pulling out pen and paper. “What would you like?”
“An apartment in a city. At least 1 bedroom. Need the basics and a place to write and film my vlogs.” She thinks, “Downtown would be perfect if you could manage it. If it's too expensive, I don’t mind going a little farther out. But no suburbs!”
“That sound doable. Any other preferences?”
“Well my favorite color is pink, and I love watching the sunset, so a balcony would be nice, but not required. I cant think of anything else.” She says, toying with a pen. Suddenly a bell rings, making you both jump. “Crud. That’s the bell. I have to go. When would my new place be ready?”
“Give me 2 weeks.” You assure her confidently. You’ve done harder things in 2 weeks.
“Great. See ya!” The window closes, leaving you alone in your office. After jotting down some notes, you head out to tell Rose about this unusual appointment.
The Brief:
1 bedroom, 1 bath
Kitchen
place to write
Make sure to use Pink in the décor
Balcony, if budget permits
Budget: $20K
Optional: Make Tashira Nuvalis and show her in her new space.
Deadline: Saturday, April 30th, 2016, Midnight CST
@aricarai: no lot dimensions since its supposed to be an apartment. Make it as big as you want within the requirements and budget. Im not sure what you mean by function like an apartment.
Typically when we have apartment builds we take into account that not everyone has nightlife and are okay if you want to build on a lot like a house. Just keep in mind that doing so will require some basic landscaping like normal builds. I hope this helps clarify and we look forward to see your builds!
Thank you for clarifying and I'm glad @HuedMoll asked that question - so we can build a building with separate apartments (say it costs §50,000) and then set funds to §20,000 and decorate and landscape the apartment for Tashira?
your results can be seen here.
your results can be seen here.
Thanks, I will try that!
http://simswiki.info/wiki.php?title=Tutorials:TS3_Sims_3_Apartments
@iampes23 - what seems to be the problem? How do you mean she can't enter the building; what happens when you try?
She shakes her head and the image of the door is in her thought bubble, as if she cannot go through the door or it is in the way. I tried an arch as well with the same results, but I do not want to totally get rid of the door since it is in a building. The hallway on the other side of the door is marked public. I am calling it a night, but if you have any suggestions, all are welcome!
*If this is unclear, I will do a picture tomorrow to show what I am trying to say*
That is a link to the problem. As you will see, NPCs who spawned in the community building can not get out, and no one can enter either building or the playground area. I have triple checked that I used the right markers. I can set a front door, and I have set the NPCs' apartment doors. I tried to create vestibules inside the apartment building, but either way does not work. I even tried changing the door, but it still will not work. I would hate to have to scrap such a great build, but if I cannot get her inside, there is no point. ANY suggestions are welcome!
Thank you! This is going to mess up my community building and apartment building design, but since they are not being judged, it does not matter. I am keeping my photos as is but uploading the revised lot. I was almost at the point of either doing an already-made apartment or just giving up, but I really like what I have done here. Thanks again!
NAME: iampes23
LINK TO LOT: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8886359
LINK TO MEDIA: http://s97.photobucket.com/user/iampes23/slideshow/BnS 176
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=8886358#
media coming soon---due to not getting the pics together in time--not entering the optional
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 40x40, 415 Skyborough Blvd in Adventureland, $19,985 (before furn$324,298/unfurn$232,119//after furn$344,283/unfurn$238,303)
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: Tashira Nuvalis has two passions in life: comic books and food. Her heroine is a baker who uses food to defeat the evil villains of her town. Her adoring fans love to see what Tashira will come up with next! And they never have very long to wait! She also shares recipes of the bakery's sweet treats with fans on youtube, where she shows her off her baking skills to the world. Add to all this a full class schedule of high school and college courses, and you can see why Tashira is becoming a wealthy over-achiever!
Tashira Nuvalis's loft apartment is very much in sync with her hobbies. She has a large desk for studies and writing. She has a place to showcase her treats for her videos. And she has a huge kitchen to bake in! Her favorite color, pink, is splashed throughout her home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: my own patterns
I am just going to do my building in the University Life style and avoid the Late Night Style! I've always had trouble getting that to work.
Also hoping to do a video of my build. If I can get it to work on my computer. I'll post a link if I manage it.