Hi there! You are currently browsing as a guest. Why not create an account? Then you get less ads, can thank creators, post feedback, keep a list of your favourites, and more!
MTS has all free content, all the time. Find out how YOU can help to keep it running. Tell me how...

Kirishima (45-degree angled Pagoda)

by en7en Posted 23rd Apr 2006 at 2:02 PM - Updated 22nd May 2006 at 5:51 PM by en7en
 
34 Comments / Replies (Who?) - 33 Feedback Posts
Page 2 of 2
Lab Assistant
Original Poster
#26 Old 29th Apr 2006 at 9:24 PM
I don't have any EPs. Just the original game. So I can build residential lots, and community lots. I've uploaded community lots in the past, notably the famous Eiffel Tower, the Tral'Allah Mosque, and even a pagoda: Yajima-jiro.

If you want, I've got a few other community lots I could upload. But no business lots at this point.

en7en - "that pagoda guy..."
Mad Poster
#27 Old 1st May 2006 at 8:31 AM Last edited by niol : 1st May 2006 at 9:10 AM.
Lol...
hurka was probably talking about Kujichiro Temple (Five-level pagoda) .

In that lot,
Oddly, the stealth stairs are not found on any upper level other than the ones between 2nd-3rd levels. They're simply missing for some reasons. Did you use burial stealth stair or just the typical type?

Added: Yet, my sims can reach almost everywhere I can think of so far.

I need these medium-priced padago to accomodate my sims... Thanks...

Added: Sorry... I often need to add a little bit more later after I say something coz I'm slow...
After testing it with some sims, I can be sure en7en buried the stealth stair probably not jus a level lower but also >1 levels... If the process was done in the opposite direction, aerial stealth stairs can be done.

for those who are unsure of what I'm trying to say, may read the following thread,
Text-based tutorial guidelines for connecting/modular stairs ... also a request to help make this tutorial...
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=151575


Added: It's me who should say "tons of thanks"... The los are amazingly done...
Lab Assistant
Original Poster
#28 Old 1st May 2006 at 8:36 AM Last edited by en7en : 1st May 2006 at 8:59 PM.
Wow! Thanks, Niol! I'll look into that.

(Edit, following Niol's edit

Oh yes! I remember now! I made this lot using my "collapsed scaffolding" method: I build five levels of 'scaffolding' (walls around the whole lot), and then compress each level to the minimum 4-click height.

Then I slap on stealth stairs, then I reshape the building up.

That means that all stairs are contained in the 16 to 20 clicks above the ground plane. Although the floors are way above them, the stairs are still connected. It's kind of a neat trick, although it was an unvoluntary one on my part...

But from now on, I'll use it judiciously. I like the idea of burying all stairs underground, and creating small "elevator" rooms (2x2 tiles). I'll do some more research. And if I find anything good, Niol, maybe we can make that tutorial together!

en7en - "that pagoda guy..."
Field Researcher
#29 Old 16th May 2006 at 8:56 AM
Lab Assistant
#30 Old 22nd May 2006 at 6:17 PM
Simmies Get Stuck in this House
I downloaded this and tried to use it, but my Simmies get stuck out on the deck. They can't go up and down the steps to get inside the top floor, and just stand about waving their arms. If I place them on the deck using the move objects cheat, they can't get in the doors. I had to delete the interior lower level pool and put a staircase inside where it used to be so they could get upstairs that way. The angles of this house look great, but furniture placement is an issue, even with the 45 degree angle cheat. Certain items must be on a 90 degree angle to be usable. There seems to be an issue with them getting stuck under the "roof". I'm wondering if that's because when most pagoda style buildings are made, there's an extra half story above the main floor, and this one doesn't have that?
Lab Assistant
Original Poster
#31 Old 22nd May 2006 at 6:52 PM
Heidelberg: Interesting. I will test it tonight when I'm home, and see if I can replicate and fix your issues.

Thanks for reporting this!

en7en - "that pagoda guy..."
Test Subject
#32 Old 25th Jul 2006 at 12:57 PM
Oh my gosh.. 0.0 If I get rich, I'm getting you to desgin a real life house for me. :P
Instructor
#33 Old 10th Feb 2007 at 1:35 AM
xDDD
That is histerical as well as amazingly well-done.
Zen master and three trainees... Brilliant idea... Hmm...
Also, thank you for pointing out the difference between Chinese and Japanese achitecture. I need to find some sites on Japanese design and fashions... Wikipedia just doesn't have enough information.
Test Subject
#34 Old 17th Oct 2007 at 4:23 AM
Quote: Originally posted by Heidelberg
I downloaded this and tried to use it, but my Simmies get stuck out on the deck. They can't go up and down the steps to get inside the top floor, and just stand about waving their arms. If I place them on the deck using the move objects cheat, they can't get in the doors. I had to delete the interior lower level pool and put a staircase inside where it used to be so they could get upstairs that way. The angles of this house look great, but furniture placement is an issue, even with the 45 degree angle cheat. Certain items must be on a 90 degree angle to be usable. There seems to be an issue with them getting stuck under the "roof". I'm wondering if that's because when most pagoda style buildings are made, there's an extra half story above the main floor, and this one doesn't have that?


GORGEOUS house! But, I and another of your fans have the same problems. If it's unlivable and is just a pretty house to look at in my neighborhood, that's okay. I love this house, but I can find another one if the "fix" is unworkable.
Again, THANK YOU FOR THE GORGEOUS HOUSE!!!!!
Test Subject
#35 Old 28th Jul 2010 at 3:56 PM
Thank you so much for all this awesomeness you make!
Page 2 of 2