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"It was suppose to be a simple, small set." - Certain Finn "EA makes some objects modular - I take word modular to whole new dimensions. " - Certain Finn again "It looks quite cool, but I'll still prefer Skylanders." - Certain Finn's kid
Buy Set - DIY
I did it again, a simple small plan for a set turned into something huge. This is my Buy Set (part one I hope) and I have made it so that you could have more choices on decorating your simmies homes.
The idea was simple - a modular kitchen with some pieces that would go together and be rearrangeable - but you know me, can I keep it small and simple, no. ^^
This set has counters, doors, drawers, cupboards and cabinets, and some various bits, for you to create unique and interesting rooms. All of the pieces are made to go together, so you'll have "endless" choices. Please read the post carefully, I'll try to explain what this is all about.
The counter, cupboards and cabinets are "host" objects, with slots for the rest of the pieces. So when you compile the item the way you want it to look, you can then move it around freely - all objects placed on the host will stay put. There are slots in the front corners for doors and drawers, and then there are slots in the middle for shelving, dividers, and clutter. The framed doors and drawers also have slots for the glasses/planes, and for handles of course.
OBJECT INFORMATION
This is a big set, that consist of 119 object files + one master texture file, making the total number of files in the set 120! Most of the objects are repo-linked to the master texture file armiel_DIY_Buy Set_Textures.package, to keep the file sizes small.
Two of the files are sims3packs and have their own textures within their files, they are the DIY Counter Top and the DIY Counter Island. The objects are made as sims3packs due to how making them as package files in TSRW breaks the textures in the corner pieces and any pieces placed after those. Thank you to the mods who allowed me to upload them as sims3packs, as while I can make objects, making modulars in S3OC/S3PE combo is too much for my head.
Below are the detailed informations about object names, prices, recolourable channels, polycounts, number of slots, number of presets, and catalog location. A word of warning! It's a big list.
Counters, Island, Cupboards and Cabinets
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Counter Top
50
1
44/40|40|76/68 (modular)
19**
1
Counters
DIY Counter Base
50
2
78/62
20
2
Counters and Misc. Storage
DIY Counter Corner Base
50
2
126/94
20
2
Counters and Misc. Storage
DIY Counter Island
80
1
164/48|164/48|164/48|192/48 (modular)
20**
1
Counters
DIY Cupboard Full
300
2
92/76
18
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Cupboard Full Shallow
250
2
92/76
18
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Cabinet Full
40
1
76/60
16
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Cabinet Medium
30
1
76/60
14
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Cabinet Small
20
1
76/60
11
2
Misc. Storage
**The slots are same as in original counters and islands. On the counter top, one deco slot is moved to bottom to host the counter base.
Shelving
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Shelf Counter Size
10
1
40/24
7
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Size Half
10
1
28/24
3
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Corner
10
1
48/40
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Divider
15
1
40/24
6
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Divider Half Left
7
1
40/24
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Divider Half Right
7
1
40/24
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Inside
10
1
40/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Inside Half Left
5
1
40/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Inside Half Right
5
1
40/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Counter Corner Inside
10
1
48/40
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Size
12
1
40/24
6
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Size Half
6
1
40/24
3
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Corner Cabinet Size
12
1
44/40
3
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Divider
10
1
40/24
6
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Divider Half Left
5
1
40/24
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Divider Half Right
5
1
40/24
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Inside
5
1
40/24
3
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Inside Half Left
2
1
40/24
1
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Shelf Cabinet Inside Half Right
2
1
40/24
1
2
Misc. Storage
Plain Doors
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Door Plain Counter Full
18
1
28/24
3
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Small 1
5
1
28/24
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Small 2
7
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Small 3
10
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Small 4
12
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Medium 1
15
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Medium 2
17
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Medium 3
20
1
28/24
1
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Medium 4
22
1
28/24
1
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Big 1
25
1
28/24
1
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Big 2
27
1
28/24
1
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Plain Full
30
1
28/24
1
2
Misc. Storage
Note: Some of these also work as drawers
Door Frames
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Door Frame Counter Full
18
1
68/64
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Small 2
7
1
68/64
5
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Small 3
10
1
68/64
5
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Small 4
12
1
68/64
5
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Medium 1
15
1
68/64
5
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Medium 2
17
1
68/64
5
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Medium 3
20
1
68/64
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Medium 4
22
1
68/64
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Big 1
25
1
68/64
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Big 2
27
1
68/64
2
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Frame Full
30
1
68/64
2
2
Misc. Storage
Note: Some of these also work as drawers
Planes for door frames
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Door Framed Plane Counter Full
18
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Small 2
7
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Small 3
10
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Small 4
12
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Medium 1
15
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Medium 2
17
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Medium 3
20
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Medium 4
22
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Big 1
25
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Big 2
27
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Plane Full
30
1
12/8
no
2
Misc. Storage
Glass for door frames
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Door Framed Glass Counter Full
18
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Small 2
7
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Small 3
10
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Small 4
12
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Medium 1
15
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Medium 2
17
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Medium 3
20
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Medium 4
22
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Big 1
25
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Big 2
27
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Door Framed Glass Full
30
0
12/8
no
1
Misc. Storage
Plain Drawers
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Drawer Counter Full
18
1
28/24
6
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Counter Small
6
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Counter Thin
2
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Small 1
5
1
28/24
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Small 2
7
1
28/24
8
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Small 3
10
1
28/24
8
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Small 4
12
1
28/24
8
2
Misc. Storage
Drawer Frames
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Drawer Frame Counter Full
18
1
68/64
6
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Frame Counter Small
6
1
68/64
4
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Frame Small 2
7
1
68/64
8
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Frame Small 3
10
1
68/64
8
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Frame Small 4
12
1
68/64
8
2
Misc. Storage
Planes for drawer frames
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Drawer Framed Plane Counter Full
18
1
12/4
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Framed Plane Counter Small
6
1
12/4
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Framed Plane Small 2
7
1
12/4
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Framed Plane Small 3
10
1
12/4
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Drawer Framed Plane Small 4
12
1
12/4
no
2
Misc. Storage
Dividers
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Kitchen Counter Divider
18
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Small 1
5
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Small 1
5
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Small 2
7
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Small 2
7
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Small 3
10
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Small 3
10
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Small 4
12
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Small 4
12
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Medium 1
15
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Medium 1
15
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Medium 2
17
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Medium 2
17
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Medium 3
20
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Medium 3
20
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Medium 4
22
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Medium 4
22
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Big 1
25
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Big 1
25
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Big 2
27
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Divider Cupboard Shallow Big 2
27
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Kitchen Cupboard Full Divider
30
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
DIY Cupboard Full Shallow Divider
30
1
16/12
no
2
Misc. Storage
Note: The set was originally supposed to be -just- a kitchen set, so few of the above items have the word "Kitchen" in their names.
Handles
Object name
Price
Channels
Polycount (high/low)
Slots
Presets
Catalog location*
DIY Handle Curvy Horizontal
5
1
72/64
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Handle Curvy Left
5
1
72/64
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Handle Curvy Right
5
1
72/64
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Handle Modern Horizontal
5
1
84/76
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Handle Modern Left
5
1
84/76
no
1
Misc. Storage
DIY Handle Modern Right
5
1
84/76
no
1
Misc. Storage
*The misc. storage category will be known as misc. armiel from now on
Few notes:
All of the objects except glasses, have 3 channels enabled, but they only use the first channels (numbers above). I left the channels open for future addons, to make using CAST easier.
The meaning and use of the slots is explained below on the how to use-part.
The objects with 2 presets - the first preset is darker, EA counters matching preset, and the other one is lighter to have brighter shades of colors, matches closely to the study room objects for example.
While the polycount of a single item in this set is not too high, it may grow quite big per tile, if you use a lot of the small pieces + a ton of clutter in one tile. Example on compiled item polycount: Counter top + base, 2 plain doors and 2 modern handles = 238 poly. Still not high at all, but you get the point.
DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, USE!
Here are the instructions on what to download, how to install, and most importantly, how to use the set!
What to download?
I have tried to make this as easy as it's possible for you. All of the files come in one rar, thanks to the repository method which allows us to keep filesizes small.
Contents of the file:
armiel Buy Set - DIY -folder containing subfolders for object types, and the texture file.
The two sims3packs
How to install?
Download the file
Extract the sims3packs to Downloads-folder and install them via the Launcher (If you don't know how, read here)
Extract the folder containing the package-files to Packages-folder (If you don't know how, read here)
Note about the sims3packs: As explained above, I made those two items sims3packs on purpose. You can try extracting them to packages if you feel you don't want to install/use sims3packs, BUT - making them package-files may (and most likely will) break the corners and cause the textures to act oddly. Using CC Magic by grathes causes the same issue, as it fiddles the sims3packs. You can use it, but prepare yourself for some ugly corners and islands (You can cast them back to normal)
Note about the texture file:Do not in any circumstances delete the texture file (unless you want to get rid of whole set of course). If you delete it, you can't CAST the objects, at all. Are warned.
Note about the rest of the files:You can safely delete any file you do not wish to use from the folder.
How to use?
I have both written instructions, and a video, for you. It's a bit long, and has a staggering Finn blabbing on it, but it should still show you how you can use the set. See the video here: LINKY
If you prefer written instructions, click the button below.
Written instructions:
If you read the object information sheet above, you'll know that the pieces are found in two places - The counter objects are in counter category, and the rest of the pieces are found in misc. storage. The items are priced by size, so for example, all pieces that fit full counter (from bottom to top) have "counter full" in their name, and cost 18. The pieces that have "small" in their name, are smaller than a full counter, and pieces with "medium" in their name are bigger than full counter. Pieces with "Big" or "Full" are the biggest pieces, and only fit in the cupboards.
The counter comes in two pieces - the top and the bottom. Let's make us a counter with two glass doors and a shelf to place objects on. Here is a little Gif of what we are making, with pic of each phase, with little circles showing where the slots for the objects are.
Start by placing the counter tops (DIY Counter Top) where you want the counters to be. Then place the bottoms (the DIY Counter Base) under then top. Next we need to find the DIY Shelf Counter Inside. It's in the misc. storage, and costs 10. Place it on the counter bottom. It will snap to a slot, and you can raise it to decider height by holding down the mouse button and pushing the mouse up. Then you can place some deco on the shelf if you feel like it.
Next, place the DIY Kitchen Counter Divider. It has a foot print on the bottom, so it will snap to either or the middle slots. make sure you place it to one closer to front.
Then we need to find the door frames. They are called DIY Door Frame Counter Full. The doors, all of them, have their foot print on the left bottom corner. The counter base (as the cabinets and cupboards, and the divider shelves) have slots for the doors in their front corners. So you can place one door frame to the left bottom corner of the counter base. You'll see it snapping to the slot. Then, to place a right side door, you will need to rotate the door 180 degrees. Then you can place it on the counter base right bottom corner. You should now have two door frames on your counter base.
Last, we need to place the glass objects. For a full counter, they are called DIY Framed Glass Counter Full, and they cost 18. Their foot print is at the bottom middle, and the frames have a slot for them on their bottom middle, so just place the glass near the door frame, and it should snap to place. Then repeat for the right side door (no need to rotate!). Then place the handles, left and right. You may need to hover around the frame a little, so that the handle will go to it's place (remember, with any object, you can move to next slot by pressing "m".). Finish with some nice CAST.
If you understood what I'm trying to explain here, you should now have a counter with 2 glass doors and a shelf.
The rest of the objects work with same principal, and I'll try to explain the use of every object in the individual comment posts. If you're still confused after reading the comment posts, please see the video, and you can see with your own eyes how the objects work.
You can see the closeup pictures of the objects, and read a bit more of the various uses, in comments.
CREDITS AND THANKS
Once again I have a huge list of people and programs I am thankful to - without them this set would not exist! So, not in any special order...
Thank you to
My kid, Leefish (Leesester), Inge, Jaguwar, Heaven, Missroxor, PharaohHound, Whiterider, HystericalParoxysm, #create and #supersekritchannel in general, the developers of the tools
Tools that made this possible
Dashboard, Photoshop, Paint.Net, TSRW, S3PE/S3OC, TT3, Milkshape 3D, UVMapper, Lithunwrap
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Final thoughts
Please enjoy this set, and have fun exploring its possibilities. I did hours and hours of testing, and could not run to a boring moment where I would have used all the options the set has. I have attached few pics below, they are just few choices of what you can do with the set.
/me shuffles off to plan part 2.
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I am not sure if extracting them to packages will break them completely, but I'm quite sure it breaks the textures. If you saw the video, on the spot where I place the islands the texture borks for a second before setting nicely - if they were package files the borkiness would stay - But. There is a work around that too - you need to open the objects in CASt after placing, and select the first presets. But remember, you need to do this for all the pieces placed after the corner, including that too, and they will bork again if you move them to new location. Is why I made them sims3packs in the first place - too much fiddle to fix them every time you place/move them.
ah ok fair enough - well it looks like that's the only way I'm gonna get them to install to my game so I'll live with it this set is too good to ignore just because my game is trying not to like it :P
Amazing work as always! I can't thank you enough for your work and creativity. I hope that anyone who downloads and uses this set appreciates the time and effort you put into it. Thank you again!
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Omg... what's going on here... about 80 comments so far... Well, what could I say that hasn't been said already? Hm.... nope, can't think of anything new so I'll just do the same "happy dance" as I usually do when I spot new stuff from you. You're my hero - I love your creations. Thank you for making them and for sharing with us!
;_; it's not working right for me. Maybe i'm doing something wrong >.< I'm gonna rewatch the video to be sure, then I will see if it changes the problem, if not then I will go into details. I love this set, it's just...blah, wish it would co-operate with me.
EDIT:
It would seem that what happens is when I try to place anything in a second layer on the counters it won't snap in correctly. In the picture provided you can see I'm trying to place in a drawer. That's as far over as the item will go. It goes perfectly if it's the bottom item in the counter, but then, like before, I can't place anything else on top of it. A little help, here? https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-...reenshot-16.jpg
Last edited by Mia200 : 11th Feb 2012 at 12:27 AM.
Do these work on Mac for some reason when i add the packages in my mods folder my game says unable to start. I really love these and want to use this is there something i can do?
It would seem that what happens is when I try to place anything in a second layer on the counters it won't snap in correctly. In the picture provided you can see I'm trying to place in a drawer. That's as far over as the item will go. It goes perfectly if it's the bottom item in the counter, but then, like before, I can't place anything else on top of it. A little help, here?
You need a Shelf Counter Divider instead of Shelf Counter Inside to place the drawer on second layer. On video, I did this with the last counter piece.
Quote:
Originally Posted by diana9676
Do these work on Mac for some reason when i add the packages in my mods folder my game says unable to start.
I'm sorry, I don't have a MAC so I have no idea. The files are however very regular files, so they should work in any OS that can run Sims. Maybe some other MAC user would comment on whether they work for them.
You need a Shelf Counter Divider instead of Shelf Counter Inside to place the drawer on second layer. On video, I did this with the last counter piece.
Thank you, thank you! I'm an idiot and missed that completely! <3
Should I move all the folders to the "Mods" or the contents only?
Anyone answer please...
I don't think I can say it any more clearly. As the post says:
How to install?
Download the file
Extract the sims3packs to Downloads-folder and install them via the Launcher (If you don't know how, read here)
Extract the folder containing the package-files to Packages-folder (If you don't know how, read here)
Quick conclusion: Put the folder in your Packages-folder.
My counter tops wont snap together when I want to make it go in a different direction like you did in the vid @1:22. Help?
My only guess would be that you're turning the piece the wrong way when making the corner. Make sure that you have the softened curvier side of counter facing the same way in all pieces. Also, counter and island do not make a corner together - you need to use just one type to make the corner. If it's something else, I don't have the slightest idea.
I don't think I can say it any more clearly. As the post says:
How to install?
Download the file
Extract the sims3packs to Downloads-folder and install them via the Launcher (If you don't know how, read here)
Extract the folder containing the package-files to Packages-folder (If you don't know how, read here)
Quick conclusion: Put the folder in your Packages-folder.
Okay, let's pretend I haven't asked the question. Now my problem is, I have put all the folders in the Packages-folder, yet I couldn't find the objects in the game. I only found the sim3pack objects. Help.
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10th Feb 2012, 10:11 AM
this set is too good to ignore just because my game is trying not to like it :P
10th Feb 2012, 10:13 AM
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I love all the different pics, they really show all the different things you can do with the set, can't wait to get it in game!
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