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Critique my first ever build!
DancingK8
Posts: 395 Member
I've never really tried building anything before, and I was really surprised at how hard it is :P I sort of finished a rough draft of a typical suburban-y home and I'd appreciate feedback on how I could improve it (appearance, layout, etc.).
Front view of house/landscape
First floor
Floor plan from left-right, top-bottom rooms: Bathroom, dining room, kitchen, parlor, hallway, living room
Second floor
Floor plan: Bedroom 1, bathroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, hallway, master suite w/bathroom
Oh, and is it just me, or is the roof tool absolutely impossible to use? I had to use auto-roof, and I didn't really want to because it always looks all boring :P
Updated version! I only decorated the bottom floor.
Front view
Dining room
Kitchen
Living room
Study
Bathroom
Front view of house/landscape
First floor
Floor plan from left-right, top-bottom rooms: Bathroom, dining room, kitchen, parlor, hallway, living room
Second floor
Floor plan: Bedroom 1, bathroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, hallway, master suite w/bathroom
Oh, and is it just me, or is the roof tool absolutely impossible to use? I had to use auto-roof, and I didn't really want to because it always looks all boring :P
Updated version! I only decorated the bottom floor.
Front view
Dining room
Kitchen
Living room
Study
Bathroom
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Comments
Do you know how to use the MOO (move objects on) cheat? It's essential for landscaping and will let you create much realistic flower beds. To turn it on, hold down ctrl+shift+c, then type in "moveobjects on" without the quotes and hit enter. With this cheat on, you can then hold down the "alt" key when placing plants to place them off-grid for a more natural look.
Great start though! You might consider joining one of the building challenges on Creative Corner if you really want to hone your skills. That's how I got started and really started to grow as a builder. (Build-n-Share was my first challenge) Best of luck
Please post pictures of your progress
Your very welcome. :-)
Well design and functional. :P The exterior can do with a bit more landscaping. A lovely fountain, a pool, spa, and a few trees will make it look very homely.
http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/375222.page to add really cool roofs.
Sims 3 Studio back in the day
My Sims 3 showcase
EA ID: svlyn2
Hi There! Nice job for your first time! My only comment (and it's not a critique, just a suggestion) would be to build on foundation. For a house like this, it would give it a little "umph" and you could build a nice porch for your entry way. Otherwise, good job. The more you build the better you will get, so keep it up!
There are lots of tutorials here on the site, maybe the will help you. The ones about landscaping where handy for me.
Here is a list with tutorials.
Showcase | NSBC story
This is great for your first build, I can't wait to see your next piece of work!
I think the landscape looks a lot better, and I changed the front door too. I think I'll upload it tomorrow, it might make a good house for a legacy spare or something :P
Sims 3 Studio back in the day
My Sims 3 showcase
EA ID: svlyn2
I don't know if this cover picture is snazzy enough, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
For your next build, here are a few suggestions to up it a notch.
1) As someone mentioned, start your build with foundation. It really does help make it look a bit more realistic.
2) Also, when adjusting screenshots in your photo editing software, try not to play with too many filters as it can make your picture seem somewhat unrealistic.
3) When landscaping, try painting some dirt or mulch under the flower beds and around the trees.. it will really add to the build too.
4) Definitely try playing more with Create-a-Style more next time instead of using the default patterns and textures that come for the furnishings. That can really personalize your build!
Otherwise, really good job!
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This is great for a first house!