Mod The Sims - The Build to Plan Contest (Closed & Scores Posted)

GloamingMerle

28th Sep 2010, 05:21 AM

So, I got struck with one hell of a glitch and briefly wanted to throw in the towel, but instead I just worked around it as well as I could... Basically, my whole lot sunk into the ground, and could not be fixed... So, I'm renaming Magnolia Mound Plantation into Perdu Plantation. :wtf: If you spot the cliff walls in the background, that's why... Big thanks to the Funke family for taking the plunge.

Bloopers

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Bloopers.jpg

It all started with a strange little edge of my lot that wouldn't even out.. I figured, no big deal, when I move it onto a bigger plot for landscaping, I'll iron it out... It went down hill from there. Enough with the puns! :rofl: I don't consider this a bonus pic and I hope you judges don't either, it's more of a looksee at what happened.

Original Street View

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2RealFrontView.jpg

Street View

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Front.jpg

Original Floor Plan

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Original1stFloor.jpg

1st Floor

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R21stFloor.jpg

So, where do those pesky split stairs lead to anyway? There weren't any floor plans of it, but apparently they just lead to the attic. I didn't add a shot of that because there's nothing in the attic, and there's no floor plan for comparison anyway. It's ironic really, especially with all the trouble those stairs caused. I even had to omit a door due to the warped walls. :faceslap:

Living/Parlor + Bonus Color

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Parlor.jpg

Kitchen

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Kitchen.jpg

Really tiny kitchen... and I thought the one from my first house was small, sheesh.

Bathroom

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Bathroom.jpg

This bathroom couldn't get more awkward if it tried. Originally, when the house was built there was an outhouse, but then some plumbing was eventually installed. I'm guessing they literally converted a closet into a bathroom. So, where's the tub then? I'll show you.

Bedroom

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2MasterBedroom.jpg

Yeah, a tub in the master bedroom... but why? Well, I seem to recall that in the olden days, some people actually did keep tubs in their bedrooms if they were wealthy enough.. Usually near a fireplace so that there wasn't a long distance between the water heater and tub. :giggler:

Dining

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Dining.jpg

Reading Room Bonus Pic

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Library.jpg

Hobby Room Bonus Pic

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Hobby.jpg

Creole Tomato Garden Bonus Pic

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/GloamingMerle/R2Garden.jpg

Obviously the Sims is lacking sugar cane, so I figured tomatoes would be the next best thing! If I had to count what I liked about Summer on one hand, tomatoes would be probably be number one... I reaaaally hate summer, but there's nothing quite like a perfectly ripe tomato. Mmmmm!

Oh, almost forgot! I used 3 pieces of CC.

missroxor

28th Sep 2010, 06:01 AM

Beautiful entries everyone. Dantes, I love that little bar canopy, I've never seen or thought of that before.

Seeing everyone else's entries I think I might've gone a bit off track with the decor :faceslap: I've gone for kinda quaint country when I think I should've been trying for something more opulent. The deep south is completely foreign to me, everything I know about it comes from True Blood :lol: so, yeah, I pretty much took inspiration from Sookie's house for the decor. I've gone for a small plantation though, not one of the massive ones, I'm hoping there was such a thing as less well off plantation owners:lol: Unfortunately RL has kinda got in the way so I'll be lucky to get the 2 rooms that are left and the landscaping finished on time and definitely won't be able to redecorate. (It's 10pm here so I really need to have it finished before bed to make the deadline). Better get to it!

Sookielee

28th Sep 2010, 07:54 AM

Living in the south, I can tell you that plantation houses had a vast array of interior design styles. While often large plantations did have opulent furnishings, many smaller plantation houses would have what we today consider country style. Often the victorian and country styles were mixed together, along with several other styles. So basically as long as you don't go ultra modern, most things with an older feel to the style will work in a plantation.

missroxor

28th Sep 2010, 08:06 AM

Thanks for puting my mind at ease Sookielee :) You must get a lot of inspiration for building with all those fabulous buildings in your area. I really miss that about living in London: there's not many inspiring residential buildings in Nevada, at least I haven't come across many. I definitely want to visit the south before I leave America and after this I'll definitely be stopping at some plantations for a sneaky peek :p

I've finished now, just gotta choose the pictures and upload them. TBH, it's a bit of a rush job, especially the landscaping but in the end it was a choice between a rushed entry and no entry :( I'm annoyed with myself for dilly-dallying over picking a plan now, didn't leave myself any time for distractions which unfortunately cropped up. Oh well, I'll be back hopefully within the hour with my pics.

sandymdh

28th Sep 2010, 08:18 AM

Are we nearly there yet with the entries? - I am being entirely selfish in not wanting an extension as I can't wait to find out what the next round is going to be :-)

Cloudburst

28th Sep 2010, 08:51 AM

Well this round was a bit of a disaster. First my floor plan didn't work since I couldn't get the stairs to work properly, so I picked another one, did all the exterior then most of the interior. Opened up the game this morning only to find that the game hadn't saved. :wtf: So I lost the whole interior and most of the exterior. I've tried to make the outside look as okay as possible (from the front at least), but I just don't have the time (or the energy) to finish the rest off. So it's basically just an empty house except for the room with the colour in. I hope I don't loose too many points, although to be honest I don't mind if I do. I'm just looking forward to the next round now lol.

Front:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/front-2.jpg
http://img2.houseplans.com/plans/e/17-247e-3556.jpg

Ground Floor:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/floor1-3.jpg
http://img2.houseplans.com/plans/mf/17-247mf-3556.gif

First Floor:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/floor2-3.jpg

http://img2.houseplans.com/plans/uf/17-247uf-3556.gif
Dining Room (with the bonus colour):
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/dining.jpg

I didn't use any custom content in this. :)

dusica

28th Sep 2010, 09:17 AM

Well, i'm done with the contest....... :( I'm sorry i'm saying this so late but i was really hoping i would get it together by now, but the plan gave me hell, when i tried switching, the other plan didn't work either, so when i went back to the old one, i was still having some major issues.

But check this. I'm not quitting the contest cause of the plan. My game won't start up! I think it's because of that new patch everyone's complaining about. I installed it and poof... All is lost. I am currently reinstalling all games and trying to piece it all together, but i don't remember if i backed up the saved games so... Yeah...

Three day's work down the drain... :(

missroxor

28th Sep 2010, 09:25 AM

The original plans can be found here: http://www.houseplansandmore.com/homeplans/houseplan020D-0325.aspx

Whilst the Exterior looks slightly newer (to match the plans) I have tried to maintain an old, slightly worn country feel throughout to give the impression this house has been around for a long while just like the plantations.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/StreetView-2.jpgAs discussed previously, the exterior colour has been toned down.
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Plan1.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Plan2.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/LivingRoom-1.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bonus-OfficeNook.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Kitchen-1.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bonus-Diner.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bedroom-2.jpg I have used the bonus colour in both bedrooms. If I have to choose one I'd probably go for this, the master bedroom.
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bonus-2ndBed.jpg Also uses the bonus colour.
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bathroom-2.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bonus-BackYard.jpgExterior shot shows a historic little water pump from days gone by and the seating area where one can relax while breathing in the sweet scent of azaleas and roses.

I used the following CC:
1x Foundation paint
1x rocking chair (yeah, could've done without it but I liked it so meh :P
1x roof recolour
Total of 3 CC

Edit: Almost cmpletely forgot about th window above the front door. That's 4 bits of CC alltogether.

The "shower" is not CC, it's just a couple o fog emitters set to 'showerfx' 'cauae I wanted the look of a custom shower without taking the hit for CC ;)

Finally! Phew....roll on the next round :lol:

GloamingMerle

28th Sep 2010, 02:02 PM

What in the--... I just came to check in on everyone's progress and noticed that the shutters aren't showing up on most of my windows even though they were there. argh.. It's only showing up on one of the windows. What the heck is up with that? I don't have time to fix it and I only just noticed. Only one window is showing its shutters. :\

Oy, talk about bad luck... Sinking plantations, invisible shutters... they were such nice green shutters too. *sigh*

sandymdh

28th Sep 2010, 02:48 PM

Don't worry, I think by the end of this contest we'll have all had a really bad luck round each so hopefully it will even itself out :-)

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 03:31 PM

Wow... I feel hesitant closing down the contest. There's still about an hour and a half until it closes, but we only have 8 out of the 12 contestants. I'd hate to leave behind the other contestants. They'll be able to pick up with the next round, but that'll be a lot of points they'll miss out on. Should I extend the deadline for a day or two? It also feels like a lot of the entrants who submitted had trouble with their houses, too. Oh, missroxor, you might want to mention what you did about the shower in your pic. It's obvious it's not a game shower, so some of the judges might think it's CC that you didn't put down.

So many technical issues due to that stupid patch. I just finally patched myself, since the EGC finally updated so I could continue to play with it in place. Fortunately, it doesn't seem to be causing me any problems. Of course, the Launcher borked and only updated the base game and Ambitions, completely forgetting WA and HELS. I had to go and get the Patch Downloader so I could get the missing patches.

heaven

28th Sep 2010, 03:39 PM

Yes, same thing happened with me. When I patched, it only patched the base game and left everything else on it's own and the launcher refused to cooperate. I had to manually patch all the others. For those who haven't patched yet, maybe wait until after the contest. :giggler: I don't think that anything that was updated this time around is building related and you can probably get by with waiting.

As for the deadline, 8 out of 12 is not even 75%. Maybe another 24 hours? This way, people do have time to make some changes if they would like and those who haven't got their entries in yet have a chance to get them there.

Also, for any one who has smaller pictures, please try to retake them (or load them in the original size if you resized), at the very least the floorplans. I am having some issues with some of the floorplan shots which makes judging hard.

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 03:44 PM

Well, the patch downloader really helped cut down on the stress of manually patching it myself.

Yes, I'm going to extend the deadline. I'm hesitant about it because I feel like the contest is doing such a stop and start kind of thing, but with 4 people missing and others rushing to get it in, I feel it's in the best interest of everyone if I just extend it for a day or two. This will also be of benefit to me, though, so... I'm kind of looped out on drugs right now, so I can barely think straight, let alone judge.

So, the new deadline is Thursday, 12:00 p.m. my time. So, basically, in about 49 hours it'll be over. I hope that's enough time for everyone else.

wickedblue

28th Sep 2010, 03:44 PM

heaven_sent, in order to even get my plans here, I had to reduce it to like 60% so I could see it all to snip it, so if I'm one of those you need to resize let me know, though I have no idea how I would go about that. They are linked if that helps at all?

heaven

28th Sep 2010, 03:48 PM

Wickedblue - Your pictures are a good size. I definitely understand that sometimes they have to be shrunk to fit in the page (I still think mine are too big, but no one has complained so far). Thanks for checking though. :)

suzetter

28th Sep 2010, 03:57 PM

Thank you!! I totally respect deadlines but I just could not get my game working until this morning. I reloaded the game (+2 eps) four times, did full maintenance on my pc (cleaned registry, refrag,deleted unused programs and short cuts, etc) checked all my downloads and cc, went on the website for help (that was a waste of time), etc to no avail but last night I manually loaded the patches individually (sim programs has them --there's been 20 in case anyone's curious) and I got it working at 9am this morning and immediately started on the house. I felt like this :cry: until I just read you extended it to Thursday. Thank you so much. :)

heaven

28th Sep 2010, 03:59 PM

last night I loaded the patches individually (sim programs has them --there's been 20 in case anyone's curious) and I got it working at 9am this morning and immediately started on the house.

MTS has the patches as well. That is where I got them. In case anyone needs them!

aUserName

28th Sep 2010, 04:00 PM

Okay here’s my house.

Front view
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/8913/frontmh2.jpg
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7981/frontph2.jpg

First floor
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6057/floor1mh2.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8014/floor1ph2.jpg

Second floor
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6968/floor2mh2.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9946/floorph2.jpg

Living room
This room has the color on the couch, chairs, curtains, plumbbob on the box and the rim of the plant.
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8500/livh2.jpg

Kitchen
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2972/kitmh2.jpg

Breakfast nook. You can see the built-in desk. Bonus
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2381/nookmh2.jpg

Dining room. Bonus
http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6058/dinh2.jpg

Study. Bonus
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/4313/studyh2.jpg

Master bedroom
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9436/bedh2.jpg

Master bath
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/7329/bathh2.jpg

One of the kid's bedrooms. Bonus
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/7333/kidsh2.jpg

I'd like to shamelessly pimp for technical points and point out that the top section of the roof is sitting on a dummy level and the bottom section is made up of different sections of a straight sloped and hipped roof so I could get the correct angles.

I used 4 pieces of CC. The roof recolor, the pattern on the porch and siding, the front door, and the glass doors.

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 04:00 PM

MTS has the patches? I just use the downloader application. Downloads and installs them for me.

But yes, the deadline has been extended. I'm busy anyway, so...

heaven

28th Sep 2010, 04:07 PM

For anyone who needs them: Manual Patches (http://nene.modthesims.info/wiki.php?title=Game_Help:TS3_Patching:Patch_Download/Current). Obviously, before you use them, make sure that you read how to patch and check your region code and so forth.

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 04:15 PM

Or try the Patch Downloader (http://nene.modthesims.info/download.php?t=409829) in case you just don't want to deal with doing it on your own.

Oh, aUserName, don't forget to write down your CC count, whether you have any or none at all. If you don't mention it, we'll assume that you used all of it.

Sookielee

28th Sep 2010, 04:33 PM

For anyone having problems with the shutters showing up when the roof is up: If you uncheck hide objects under game options it should solve the problem. They work like curtains, so they are hidden when you have the roof up you are technically on another floor.

fragglerocks

28th Sep 2010, 04:37 PM

I would've sent a pm to you lifeslover, but I really wanted to see if this thread would let me post in it again. Had some problems the other day....

If it ends too late on Thurs., then I won't be able to do my part of the judging until Mon. Sorry!

aUserName

28th Sep 2010, 04:38 PM

I see I'm not the only one having tech troubles. I had such a hard time posting I was afraid with the time difference I might have missed the deadline. Glad you extended it so we could all participate.

Thanks Lifeslover, I see I forgot my CC count I'll edit it.

About the sizing issue. Would people prefer if I shrunk my photos? Because the size annoys me, but I was afraid too make them to small to see the details.

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 04:40 PM

Looks like you can post now, fragglerocks. I heard about the posting problems, apparently. The contest will end at 12:00 p.m. my time, in about 48 hours exactly. So whatever 48 hours from now is where you are is when it'll end. If you can't do it til Monday, I'm sure we'll all be glad to wait for the scores.

Thanks for the heads up, Sookielee, I wondered what that hide objects thing was.

Your pictures are fine. They'll be nice and big for the judges.

missroxor

28th Sep 2010, 05:35 PM

Oh, missroxor, you might want to mention what you did about the shower in your pic. It's obvious it's not a game shower, so some of the judges might think it's CC that you didn't put down.

There's actually no shower there, I didn't wanna take the CC hit for it (as far as I'm concerned, backless showers should come as standard with the game), I chose the pic of the sim just stood there in her bikini like that 'cause I thought it made it kinda obvious, lol. Maybe it worked better than I thought :lol:

The "shower" is not CC, it's just a couple of fog emitters set to 'showerfx'. Hell, the upstairs shower is just an empty tiled room :lol: If the power of suggestion is not allowed please let me know ;)

I've updated my entry to reflect this.

PS if you/judges need proof that it's not CC please note how the "shower" remained on despite the fact that the inhabitant is sat on the rocking chair in the porch.

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 05:38 PM

No, I knew it was the fog emitters doing it. I thought it very clever. I just wanted to make sure you mentioned that it wasn't CC, so you wouldn't take a hit there with any judges that might not be able to tell.

GloamingMerle

28th Sep 2010, 05:52 PM

Well, lucky for all of us who have had technical difficulties to get a little extra time. Sounds like I didn't even get the worst of the bad luck this round, not even close, but I still think I win for the STRANGEST bad luck. Does anyone know how to fix sunken lots or have any experience with them? When I used the Flatten Lot button, it just raised the terrain all around the house, so then I tried again with constrainfloorelevation false, and it raised the walls, made my foundation and split stairs go crazy, and left all of my objects underground. I don't have my heart set on fixing it, as I've already mostly accepted my buggy lot for what it is, but I was curious if anyone had suggestions because otherwise it means the house will go to waste after the contest.

Hopefully the mystery of the vanishing shutters won't be too difficult to solve by comparison (I should be able to rectify that rather quickly once I get home). Though it's kinda funny they managed to remain on ONE window.

Good luck everyone. There's so many fantastic builders in this challenge... I'm finding that I do so much better when I build organically. :D

wickedblue

28th Sep 2010, 06:06 PM

Concerning the shower discussion, I had a bit of dilemma with that one myself. It was fairly obvious by the plans that I could not use a game shower so I used the backless shower. I pondered far longer than I should have if I could get away with just doing an empty tiled room, since it doesn't show in any of my pictures anyway, except for the overhead. In the end, I thought it better to take the hit for the CC rather than take a hit for it not being accurate but I'm still not sure.

I'd really rather just take it out, redo the overhead shot and take that off my list. I am going to do some more work on the living room anyway, because I'm still not really satisfied with it, so the overhead will need to be redone anyway.

What do you think?

sandymdh

28th Sep 2010, 06:12 PM

I have the standard game corner shower in mine as I also didn't want to use an extra cc point. I was trying so hard to get accurate looking windows and doors I'd already used 5 up on them. The showers don't look right at all. Why no backless shower EA????!!!!! For those of us who have finished any chance of a sneaky hint as to the next round?

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 06:12 PM

I don't mind if there's no actual shower in the shower thing-y: if you go to upload your house later on, just make sure to put it back so it's actually usable. Don't take needless CC hits.

A sneaky hint? LOL, well, hmmm... the best I can do is tell you that we're going back in time, if you haven't already noticed. Don't get too curious, okay? Not that knowing is all that bad, either.

suzetter

28th Sep 2010, 06:20 PM

OMG, I thought I would go nuts trying to get my game running again...but a sunken house! I wouldn't know where to begin with that. An expert like QBuilderz might know. Good luck with that and the shutters.

Yes, the house entries are very good. Building from floor plans is different. I usually just pick a lot size, open it and see where it takes me.

Mercifully, the deadline was extended to give those with tech problems a chance. It also gives those who finished a chance to go back and tweak details or make any corrections if they want.

I wish my house looked like some of the entries. (especially the interiors)

Good luck to everyone. :)

wickedblue

28th Sep 2010, 06:39 PM

Awesome, LifesLover, thank you for saying you didn't care. I need that CC point in the living room to accomplish what I want. :D

I am glad that the deadline is extended too as I really want to work on mine a bit more and didn't have any time to get it done this morning. The only technical problem I seem to be having is that my game doesn't want to save without crashing, so if I can finish it in one sitting, I'm good to go and I hope I can figure out the issue before the next round.

LifesLover

28th Sep 2010, 06:41 PM

LOL, I think that's the first time I've ever been thanked for not caring!

Yeah, I think the deadline will be of benefit to a lot of people, so I don't mind.

missroxor

28th Sep 2010, 06:48 PM

I'm sure I've seen threads about the sunken house issue before so I did a search and found these:
http://nene.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=346395

This sounds pretty promising: I just CFE and leveled the floor, then I use the hammer to destroy everything, then hit undo to bring them back...

I do that because the house will then bring all objects back to floor level...

You do have to redo the roof though...

Houses with foundations are jacked up however... Foundations with CFE turns into full height walls after you level the floor
Maybe you could just reset the foundation to foundation level and then try the hammer thing?

I haven't read through all the posts so maybe there's a better explanation in there.

Edit: Yeah, I'm hoping that with this extension I can fix my landscaping, it's pretty pathetic right now :lol: just not sure when I'll get the time to get back on the simming pc. Thanks LL

Edit2: Just deleted the second link, I didn't realise how old it is, must be for TS2, didn't know they had the same problem

GloamingMerle

28th Sep 2010, 07:07 PM

Thanks missroxor.. I did see that post, but I got the impression that the sunken/sloped part wasn't as extreme as what I was experiencing. I mean, can the hammer reach stuff that's completely underground? If you look at my bloopers, you can see that it's so sunken that the street is almost level with the top of the roof. When I did flatten it with CFE, all my objects were still WAY down below. :\

I guess it's worth a shot to see if the hammer will effect objects underground so long as they're technically still on the same "level" according to the game. If we're talking about the original lot with the slope problem at the edge.... I had already tried all those methods for flattening it to no avail. :\

Last time I had a problem with uneven terrain near the egde, moving it onto a larger lot and leveling it out had worked.. I'm at a loss as to how this stuff gets started in the first place because I made a perfectly flat world solely for building to avoid this nonsense. :faceslap:

dusica

29th Sep 2010, 12:11 AM

Bah, even with the extended deadline i won't be able to make it. My computer is not letting me install the game. Says it's malware?????? I have a virus, that's for sure, but i don't see this issue resolving soon.

I am so mad right now. >(

Sookielee

29th Sep 2010, 03:23 AM

GloamingMerle: I have read on several sites about people having the same issue with sunken/raised lots. The only solution I have seen was to activate CFE false level the lot and sledgehammer everything and hit undo. (creating a basement to get to some of the hard to reach things)

Neighborly Sims 3 (http://www.flyingacres.com/NeighborlySims3/showthread.php?tid=1763) has an excellent tutorial/explanation on how to fix the issue of some Land Configuration problems that occur with Ambitions.

The hide objects feature under game options prevents the game from rendering anything that is inside a building if you are outside (hence why when turned on there is nothing can be seen through windows. It also only allows the rendering of objects on the current floor your sims is on, so if you have a 2 story house with a balcony, when you look down to the second floor, it is empty. For many computers the default is to hide objects.

GloamingMerle

29th Sep 2010, 05:30 AM

suzetter

29th Sep 2010, 01:57 PM

I'm having the same problem all over again. I tested create a style by recoloring a sofa on the empty lot before I started building and it was fine. I laid out the foundation for the house and built the walls for levels 1 & 2. since the garage is attached to the house and has a small platform and stairs into the house, I placed 2nd story walls over the garage and did cfe to create a split level with the second story of the garage being the constrained level and as the rest of the house was on a foundation the garage was even with every thing else and I could put my garage doors in. I begin decorating and go into create a style and it goes into that loop again! ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!!
I was futzing with cfe a lot trying to create the split level stairs in the house but was really having no luck with that as they are on a foundation and adjacent to walls that are part of the split level garage. I don't know if I'm CFEing too much, not saving often enough, or if my game is just borked but this is driving me nuts! I will try something else to see if it is my game or me or this house. Has anyone had something like this happen?

Dantes

29th Sep 2010, 03:02 PM

I begin decorating and go into create a style and it goes into that loop again! ARRRGGGHHH!!!!!!

I also have this problem there, rather often.

And many of the other small very irritating problems which return regularly. :rolleyes:

suzetter

29th Sep 2010, 03:08 PM

I also have this problem there, rather often.

And many of the other small very irritating problems which return regularly. :rolleyes:

How do you get it out of the loop?

Dantes

29th Sep 2010, 03:41 PM

How do you get it out of the loop?

It is the less bad since I reinstalled everything, except the last patch (it caused me more of problems which it settled me). I often back up. And for the looping, i have to find nothing still. I leave, simply. Anyway the game freeze most leave of time.

I look for new drivers for my graphics card at present. The 240 GT is not recognized by the game. That could be a part of the problem.

I recommend you the use of Dashbord also. It is an indispensable tool when we have many CC.

suzetter

29th Sep 2010, 04:02 PM

It is the less bad since I reinstalled everything, except the last patch (it caused me more of problems which it settled me). I often back up. And for the looping, i have to find nothing still. I leave, simply. Anyway the game freeze most leave of time.

I look for new drivers for my graphics card at present. The 240 GT is not recognized by the game. That could be a part of the problem.

I recommend you the use of Dashbord also. It is an indispensable tool when we have many CC.

I am good about checking cc when I load but I never had this problem before so I'm thinking it may be the last patch. I'm going to reload the game yet again and patch only up to
the patch before last. Thanks!

LifesLover

29th Sep 2010, 04:54 PM

Did you get rid of any mods that were incompatible with the latest patch? When I did, I had to update my EGC and I had to get rid of buzzler's mods and redownload them since the Custom Launcher told me they were incompatible. I never would have figured that out otherwise.

GloamingMerle

30th Sep 2010, 12:31 AM

Well, one of my pets had surgery today to remove a growth, and she did just fine with the surgery, but during that the vet found that she had numerous tumors throughout her abdomen that nothing could be done about. Needless to say, I'm pretty bummed, and the last thing I feel like worrying about is a building contest.

LifesLover

30th Sep 2010, 12:38 AM

I'm so sorry about your pet. I can only imagine how you feel.

GloamingMerle

30th Sep 2010, 02:20 AM

I don't want to be too hasty about dropping out actually... So, I'm not going to fix the problems in my entry for this round, but for the time being still consider me in the challenge. I probably won't continue, but for now I'm not going to officially drop out. In a few days, I may find that working on this as a way to occupy my mind, but for the time being I don't really have the heart. I'll make sure to let you know before the end of round 3 what my decision is. This really isn't about the scores for me, as I know I'm not like the most amazing builder, it's about pushing myself outside of my comfort zone and improving my abilities.

LifesLover

30th Sep 2010, 02:33 AM

You are free to drop out if you wish. You are not obligated to finish a round. If you find that you don't want to do round 3 and come back for round 4, you are perfectly welcome to do so. You won't receive points for the round you miss, but I consider us all winners so long as we all learn something new.

GloamingMerle

30th Sep 2010, 02:46 AM

Thanks for understanding. I'm hoping, and thinking, that Peach (my pet) won't be going downhill anytime super soon. The vet didn't really have a good estimate on how much comfortable time she has left, but the fact that she did so well in surgery means she's not on her way out yet.

suzetter

30th Sep 2010, 05:59 PM

Well, I got finally my game working last night (left out the last patch and my mods folder) and was able to build the structure and do landscaping but I haven't finished decorating all the rooms . I know its after 12 but can I post what I have now and get a late penalty? (I posted some pics but am rmoving them in case the answer is no -- I don't want to upset anyone).

heaven

30th Sep 2010, 06:09 PM

Suzetter - without a floorplan view along with the plans you built from your entry won't be much help to the judges. Even if you don't have everything decorated, we still need exterior and floorplan views.

LifesLover

30th Sep 2010, 06:19 PM

Hey, it's fine. As it stands, I'm thinking of just extending the deadline til after the weekend. I just got back, I was at the doctor's and I've taken some pills and it's already made me sleepy. I'm in no shape to be judging right now. So, take the time you need. I understand how the game can really just fuck things up sometime, pardon my language.

suzetter

1st Oct 2010, 01:08 AM

Really? Oh Thank you! That's fantastic. I rushed to build and finish once I got my game up last night and create a style working but I wasn't done by noon. I finished this afternoon. I almost didn't complete it because I was so frustrated with the game and that I had missed the deadline but now I'm glad I did finish it. I'm so glad I didn't miss this round.

Sketch and Floor Plans

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/BW047D-0065-front-main-6.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/047D-0065-floor1-6.gif

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/047D-0065-floor2-6.gif

front of house

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/FrontView.jpg

First floor

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/LotOverview.jpg

Second Floor

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/SecondFloor.jpg

2nd floor Bathroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/2ndfloorbathroom.jpg

Kitchen

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/Kitchen.jpg

Living Room

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/livingRm.jpg

Master Bedroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/MasterBedroom.jpg

Dining Room (Bonus Color)

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/diningRoom-1.jpg

Study

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/Study-2.jpg

Boy's bedroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/Round%202/boysBedroom.jpg

LifesLover

1st Oct 2010, 01:37 AM

You're welcome, suzetter. You have too many bonus pictures, though, and too many collaged together. I think I count... six bonus pictures, the dining room pic, the second bedroom with the bonus color, and then the four collaged pictures. You're only allowed up to two bonus shots collaged together, and only four bonus pictures all together.

LifesLover

1st Oct 2010, 01:43 AM

Okay, from what it looks like, dusica and Dragonball161 have not sent in their R2 entries. I remember dusica saying that he/she had game problems much like others. dusica and Dragonball161 have until Friday afternoon, my time (it's approximately 8:40 p.m. where I am right now so in about... 20 hours or so), to inform me as to whether they plan or can finish their R2 entries. If they do, I'll extend the contest until Sunday. If they cannot, R2 will close in about 20 hours, so I suggest fixing anything you want fixing now while there's still time left.

gabrielorie

1st Oct 2010, 07:23 AM

Is it too late to join :| ?

LifesLover

1st Oct 2010, 04:32 PM

Yes, I'm sorry. We're about to finish up Round 2 and Round 1 closed long ago.

LifesLover

1st Oct 2010, 09:37 PM

Round Two Is Now Closed. No Further Changes May Be Made To Your Entry As Of Now.

Sookielee

2nd Oct 2010, 03:40 AM

By the way instead of linking to aUserNames entry for Round 2 in the first post, you accidentally linked to Heaven_Sent's.

suzetter

2nd Oct 2010, 03:40 AM

Sorry, but I forgot to put in my post that I used NO CC.

I can't wait to see what the next category is.

Since I had to take out my cc to start the game up again (though I think the patch was my problem), I'll leave my mods folder out of the game until this contest is over. One thing i noticed in this challenge is that the EA curtain selection in the game and EPs is from hunger. There are a few in the sets (i,e., Gothic) that are okay.

I can't wait for the stage tool (among other build stuff) in Late Night. And I would love a spiral staircase as well. The houses all look very good and I think the bonus color was used very well by everyone.

Sookielee

2nd Oct 2010, 03:47 AM

aUserName's Round 2 entry is post # 269.

LifesLover

2nd Oct 2010, 03:53 AM

LOL, whoops, you're right, I did have it wrong. So sorry about that! *chagrin* I've fixed it now.

Let's hope next round goes much better than this one (and who knows: with the way this contest is going, we might be getting LN before it ends!)

LifesLover

2nd Oct 2010, 04:19 PM

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss332/LifesLover/RoundThree.jpg

Crazy colors, odd angles, they're all just a part of the vast array of Victorian houses. Find a plan that embodies Victorian style and attempt to recreate it within the Sims 3! Like the last round, you may build off of an actual Victorian house, if the floor plans are available, or you can find floor plans like the other rounds.

Bonus Category

This round, the bonus category is to create a garden towards the back of the lot that embodies privacy. Can you create a secluded area for your Sims that will let them be one with nature? Be creative! Make a maze, or a water feature, do something that stretches your mind!

Deadline

I'm going to err on the side of caution and just make this a longer deadline. Since there were so many problems last round, let's hope they don't travel with us into this round. THIS ROUND ENDS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 12:00 p.m., Eastern USA time. CLICK HERE FOR THE TIMER (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=10&day=12&year=2010&hour=12+pm&min=00&sec=00&p0=207).

Plans

Cloudburst - House Plan #chp - 47694 (http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-47694&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=51&sid=chp23&ordercode=C101)
wickedblue - House Plan #6-690 (http://www.monsterhouseplans.com/farm-style-house-plans-2590-square-foot-home-2-story-3-bedroom-and-2-bath-2-garage-stalls-by-monster-house-plans-plan5-690.html)
jewaukeela - House Plan #320-295 (http://www.houseplans.com/4161-square-feet-4-bedroom-5-bathroom-Country-house-plans-2-garage-%2829712%29)
aUserName - House Plan #W2175DR (http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/victorian-house-plan-2175dr.asp)
serraphinn - House Plan #chp-32362 (http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-32362&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=13&sid=chp23&ordercode=C101)
missroxor - House Plans #Huxley Estate (http://www.1900s.org.uk/1900s-house-plans.htm)
sandymdh - House Plan #Kansas City, Missouri (http://www.victorianstation.com/hpkcmo.htm)
Dantes - House Plan #chp-20826 (http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-20826&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=263&sid=chp2&ordercode=C101)
suzetter - House Plan #chp-6774 (http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-6774&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=104&sid=chp2&ordercode=C101)

Cloudburst

2nd Oct 2010, 04:35 PM

Here's my plan for this round: http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-47694&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=51&sid=chp23&ordercode=C101 :)

wickedblue

2nd Oct 2010, 05:14 PM

Oh, Victorian will challenge me. I can feel my hair falling out already. :D

I think I can manage this one: http://www.monsterhouseplans.com/farm-style-house-plans-2590-square-foot-home-2-story-3-bedroom-and-2-bath-2-garage-stalls-by-monster-house-plans-plan5-690.html

suzetter

2nd Oct 2010, 05:54 PM

Wow, people already have floor plans. Yikes, I better hurry. Yay! This will be really fun to decorate.

FYI, the thread still says Round 2.

jewaukeela

2nd Oct 2010, 06:28 PM

Here's my plan:
http://www.houseplans.com/4161-square-feet-4-bedroom-5-bathroom-Country-house-plans-2-garage-%2829712%29

This'll be interesting sinceI have almost no CC... but I'll do it.

aUserName

2nd Oct 2010, 09:15 PM

Hey, my secret guess was right. We're doing Victorians.

Here's my plan
www.victoriana.com/townhouseplans/townhouseplans.html

I hope I won't have trouble with the floor limit on this one.

wickedblue

2nd Oct 2010, 09:47 PM

Suzetter, fun to decorate? I'm getting nauseous thinking about how to make it work with minimal custom content. :rofl:

LifesLover

2nd Oct 2010, 10:15 PM

Well, the furnishings don't have to be Victorian in style, for the most part, just make sure you get that old-world feel in there. No completely modern furnishings, though: those are too out there to look right. Okay, updated everything: it should all be correct, tell me if there's something wrong. Thanks!

serraphinn

3rd Oct 2010, 12:30 AM

I would like to use this (http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-32362&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=13&sid=chp23&ordercode=C101) plan. Good luck everyone!

LifesLover

3rd Oct 2010, 12:43 AM

Wow, guys, such feedback already! Let's hope that the technical difficulties from last round don't travel into this round. I wish you all luck and I can't wait to see what you do.

heaven

3rd Oct 2010, 02:55 AM

Heehee...I found the cutest plan that I want to try and replicate! It is this (http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/victorian-house-plan-80249pm.asp) one!

missroxor

3rd Oct 2010, 05:25 AM

Well, I think I have the plan I'm gonna go with. I really wanted to do British Victorian rather than American but it's surprisingly difficult to find plans except for massive mansions that would just take too long to build (I only have a couple of days since I have house guests arriving soon). So I found this plan (http://www.1900s.org.uk/1900s-house-plans.htm) which seems small enough to complete within the time limit. I've only just noticed the bonus round....not quite sure how I'll work it into my plans since I want to stick as close as possible to my poor, working class plans but I'll try to think of something :)

I'm currently watching The Young Victoria on Stars to gee me up for this round :lol:

serraphinn

3rd Oct 2010, 08:09 AM

So... since I have no life (haha... kidding... just had nothing to do today), I already finished this round's house.
I might change it later though... I'm not happy with the windows.
The plans say that there should be a basement. But there are no stairs marked to that basement. So I just used regular foundation.
I figured it would be safer to stick to what's in the actual floorplans than what's in the description.
I actually didn't use a single piece of CC this round.

Here's the house:
http://images.coolhouseplans.com/chp/pi_01/20911-pi/elev.jpg
And mine:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgo_crLtkI/AAAAAAAAAbo/2tpMElb4Hq0/s800/Screenshot-669.jpg

Here's the first floor plans:
http://images.coolhouseplans.com/chp/pi_01/20911-pi/fl1.gif
And mine:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpChYJjtI/AAAAAAAAAcU/wwO0dtxA2vk/s800/Screenshot-686.jpg

Second floor plans:
http://images.coolhouseplans.com/chp/pi_01/20911-pi/fl2.gif
And mine: (there were missing/warped floor-tiles in the smaller bedroom and it's closet. I just threw down a bunch of matching rugs to cover the whole floor. That's why there's weird lines in the bedroom. Better than holes right?)
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpC3owIiI/AAAAAAAAAcY/lA87q0Zieak/s800/Screenshot-687.jpg

Living room:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgo_kEnaMI/AAAAAAAAAbs/xfad79vJs6g/s800/Screenshot-671.jpg

The stairway: (super proud of this but couldn't get the greatest picture)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpAVET0BI/AAAAAAAAAb4/XortzzJ3kbc/s800/Screenshot-675.jpg

Kitchen:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpBvzuC4I/AAAAAAAAAcM/s_cPNYxZPtY/s800/Screenshot-683.jpg

Dining room:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpABGOamI/AAAAAAAAAbw/Bv7CpPYUtUs/s800/Screenshot-672.jpg

Bedroom:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpBekN-yI/AAAAAAAAAcI/dmB1DdNZRQ0/s800/Screenshot-681.jpg

The other bedroom:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpAm4M0MI/AAAAAAAAAcA/2o3mLhJY-ZM/s800/Screenshot-678.jpg

Bathroom:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpBK8OVlI/AAAAAAAAAcE/lNOl_YyG-Lc/s800/Screenshot-679.jpg

Garden: (The back porch isn't shown on the plans but there's a door there... so I just made it up... couldn't have a door going to nowhere)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_y02zx5NOKMY/TKgpCAHRJpI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/NKpSjG_iy_s/s800/Screenshot-685.jpg

sandymdh

3rd Oct 2010, 11:22 AM

@ missroxor - can't wait to see it - I've been looking for something from the UK too but no luck as yet - perhaps you could make a secluded area between a coal shed and pigeon coop lol.

missroxor

3rd Oct 2010, 11:46 AM

yeah, I think pigeons coops (we call them doo huts in Scotland) was about as close to nature as working class brits got in the Victorian era. :lol: I had a stab at that particular house and it's a bit of a pain in the arse. If you read the site it's from they actually mention things that aren't on the plan like how the scullery is actually stepped down from the rest of the house....I tried to incorporate that but it's just not possible, even with CFE because of where the doors and stuff are. Might have to either miss out the extra bits or try another plan. I did find another British plan but I don't like it as much.

If you're still lookin for British versions I found typing victorian plans etc into google was no use but phrases like 'detached victorian plans, UK' and 'period terraced house plans, UK' were slightly more successful.

Edit: Just had a look at your profile to see if you're actually from the UK or just interested in the architecture...I used to live just down the road from you :p 'bout 15 miles outside King's Lynn (don't worry, I wasn't a local...I only have 10 fingers and 10 toes :lol: )

PS I see Victoriana's your thing ;) You should breeze this round

aUserName

3rd Oct 2010, 12:06 PM

heaven sent, I love that house too. I was actually considering using it and I bookmarked it so I could build it later for myself. It's so charming and adorable.

sandymdh

3rd Oct 2010, 12:31 PM

@missroxor - you may have 10 fingers and toes but are they webbed? That's the tell tale sign :-) It's a real shame as there are some beautiful gothicy turret houses locally but none are for sale at the moment so no plans available. I have gone with a U.S one although it is a genuine house. The link is here (http://www.victorianstation.com/houseplans1.htm). It's the first house (top left). It's a little different.

jewaukeela

3rd Oct 2010, 07:41 PM

I know this sucks guys, and I'm really sorry, but I have to quit the contest. My game is messed up, and I'm no good at building off plans, even to the point where it's not even fun to try. I'm still going to follow the contest, but I can't participate. So sorry, but thanks for understanding.

suzetter

4th Oct 2010, 06:20 AM

I feel your pain Jewaukeela-- I had to reload my game several times and manually patch before I could get it working again last week. It really sucks when the game starts acting up or stops working. But ultimately we all fix it. Also, could it be frustrating because you're selecting plans that are just too difficult? Sorry to see you go but hen again if its not fun...then there's no point.

Dantes

4th Oct 2010, 11:24 AM

Here's my plan.

http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-20826&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=263&sid=chp2&ordercode=C101

heaven

4th Oct 2010, 03:46 PM

Okay guys. I finally got my internet working again. Have some errands to run today (gotta take my sweet puppy for a check-up) and then I will get to everything on my MTS to do list! aUserName - if you have not found or not started a floorplan yet, you are more than welcome to use that one since you were thinking of it. As a judge, I don't want to take floorplans a contestant would want to do. Just say the word and I will find another one! (Although I might still build it for my CAW hood).

LifesLover

4th Oct 2010, 04:43 PM

I am so sorry to hear that you are dropping out, jewaukeela. Of course, if you're not having fun, I understand why you'd want to drop out. The contest is about having fun and learning something new, so if you're not having fun then you're not having fun. We'll miss you. I hope you'll still follow along with the contest, and feel free to post if you desire. I won't take your name off the contestants list, so if you decide later on to come back and build again, you can just pick back up with us. Thanks for joining!

Okay, guys, sorry for the disappearance yesterday. I'm going to be updating the round 3 post and the front page. Wow, serraphinn, you work fast.

suzetter

4th Oct 2010, 05:28 PM

Here is my house plan for this round.
http://details.coolhouseplans.com/details.html?pid=chp-6774&ArchStyle=Victorian&FoundID=104&sid=chp2&ordercode=C101

Wicked Blue - Re: decorating -- I quickly looked over the game content and you may have a point there. :)

aUserName

4th Oct 2010, 05:59 PM

Heaven sent, don't worry about using that house. I had already decided on another one. I figured that that one was a bit simple for the contest.

missroxor

5th Oct 2010, 10:18 AM

The original plans can be found here: http://www.1900s.org.uk/1900s-house-plans.htm

:alarm:
Please be aware that these plans have been drawn up by a former resident of the house and he has used terms which were common in the 1800/1900s which may lead to some confusion over which room is which:

Parlour - At first glance I assumed this was the living room but in Victorian times (in Britain at least) this was a kind of a formal room only used on special occasions, when guests came round or on Sundays. I guess nowadays it would be called a reception room (I wouldn’t know, I’ve never lived in a house big enough to have one of those, lol)

Kitchen and Scullery - The former resident of the house says this of the houses in the area, “The word 'kitchen' has changed its meaning over the years. In the early 1900s when I was a child on the working class Huxley Estate, the kitchen was where the family really lived, ate, worked and played. The scullery was where the food preparation, cooking and washing took place”.

I’m choosing to submit the scullery as the kitchen and the one marked ‘kitchen’ as the living room. The formal living room/reception room or parlour is depicted in the bonus shots.

Street View - The top left picture is of the actuall property but the bottom left is only to show how the tenements look joined together. I think it's a pic of the same street, definitely the same estate but not actually of this house unfortunately. http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/StreetView-3.jpg

Plans http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/GroundFloorPlans.jpg

I had trouble converting the original plan to a jpeg and couldn't drag it to my image to collage them....I don't have time to figure out how I managed the first one.http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/upstairsplan.pnghttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/UpperFloorPlans.jpg I only managed to completely finish the master bedroom and bathroom. One of the kids rooms is almost finished.

Reception (marked as Parlour) http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bonus_Parlour.jpg

Living Room/Dining room (Marked as Kitchen - see above) http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/LivingRoom-2.jpg

Kitchen (Marked as Scullery) - the thing in the corner is a copper (http://www.1900s.org.uk/copper-water-heater.htm)
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Scullery_kitchen.jpg

Bedroom http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Bedroom.jpg

Bathroom (there is only one toilet, the entrance to which is outside - marked as loo. In the write-up on the website the bathroom is described as a cupboard with a metal bath) http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bathroom-3.jpg

Bonus http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Bonus.jpg
Bonus shows the alcove with the sink where the family do their every day bathing; Dad's workshop lean-to wich he built up against the wall where the toilet is (this is described on the website here (http://www.1900s.org.uk/1900s-back-garden.htm#garden)) I like to think this is where Dad would come for a sneaky wee dram and a smoke when he needs to escape from the kids and have some solace :lol: ; The outside loo; The cold meat store and tiled outdoor wash area both of which are also mentioned at the above link.

PS for clarification, this is Victorian. British victorian is vastly different to American Victorian, the site I got the plans from gives some good pointers if you're unsure......actually, technically this house was built in the Edwardian era but they started building the estate in the Victorian era and the plans are Victorian :)

EDIT: I count 23 CC items:
1. windows (tall), 2. Windows (short), 3. hopscotch, 4. cigs, 5. scrub board, 6. piano, 7. net curtain, 8. candle, 9. crusifix, 10. sewing machine, 11. table cloth, 12. kettle, 13. fireplace, 14. bath, 15. bottle, 16-18. paintings, 19-23. patterns

serraphinn

5th Oct 2010, 10:56 PM

Wow... Missroxor... your entry is amazing! It looks so real! I would love it if you could upload it when the round is over.

LifesLover

6th Oct 2010, 01:47 AM

Wow, missroxor, it is amazing authentic, although you didn't have to go that far. I'm sure much of the CC you used was to get that authentic feel. At some point, if you could just count up your CC amount, that would be amazing. There's still seven days left in the contest, so hopefully you'll be able to finish and update. As it is, you will lose points for not including the upper floor, furnished or not.

But wow, that is absolutely amazing. You've done a great job, yet again.

LadyAwesome

6th Oct 2010, 07:22 AM

Oh these houses are so amazing, I tried to build to plan but it is so incredibly hard!!! Good job guys and great job from LifesLover and the judges, it can't possibly be easy to judge!!

missroxor

6th Oct 2010, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the comments :) LL I will try to get on my sims computer at some point this week but if not it might have to just be a quick count from what I see in the pics and can remember.

Serraphine, It wouldn't even make it past the moderation queue because:
a) Its not a complete row, its one house sandwiched between two half houses that aren't even decorated.
b) I deleted all the chimney breasts....I vaguely remember reading that causes fires at a higher rate.
c) In an attempt to make it look as realistic as I can get it I've made no effort to make the game actually playable. My models had route failure tantrums every time I tried to make them sit somewhere for a photo :rolleyes:
d)TSR CC

That was a reallly long way of saying "sorry but no" :lol:

aUserName

6th Oct 2010, 05:09 PM

I'm changing my plan to this one http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/victorian-house-plan-2175dr.asp
My current house is ending up looking like something a fairy-witch would live in.

sandymdh

6th Oct 2010, 10:44 PM

It's not quite ready but as the plan showed an orangey coloured exterior I have gone for an autumnal feel to this Victorian. Here are some pics. And of course, what would a Victorian be without a Summer House! Will post an official entry at the weekend but feel free to leave some constructive feedback in the meantime :-)

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/kcmothumb.jpg
Original Plan Picture

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/front-1.jpg
Simmified

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/living.jpg
Living Room

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/drawing.jpg
Drawing Room

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/dining.jpg
Dining Room

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/garden.jpg
Garden

If anyone knows of a traditional style square or rect window that sits on the bottom part of the wall let me know as all I can find are very modern ones.

LifesLover

6th Oct 2010, 11:35 PM

Oh, how pretty, especially with the fall part. I have to admit, fall is my favorite season. Probably because my birthday's coming up and I always love seeing gold and red leaves during my birthday. Stupid weather, though, has not cooperated and there are no falling leaves yet.

Still gorgeous job. I can't wait to see what everyone has come up with. I love Victorian style, always have. Oh, aUserName, I see your plan change and I'll make note of it on the round post.

Get building guys!

suzetter

7th Oct 2010, 11:33 PM

Sandymdh - Good job. The stonework on your rendition looks great. Interesting looking house.

wickedblue

8th Oct 2010, 03:09 AM

That looks great! I love how authentic these entries are so far. I'm really struggling with it.

This house is going to kill me.

In fact...*died*

Sookielee

8th Oct 2010, 09:42 AM

Did I miss the Round 2 scores?

wickedblue

8th Oct 2010, 04:45 PM

Question for Lifeslover/Judges - if there's no shed or anything in the plans, would it hurt me to add one anyway?

heaven

8th Oct 2010, 05:33 PM

Wickedblue - I can only speak for myself, but I don't see adding a shed to be a problem. If it's a small garden shed or something along those lines, I would consider it more aesthetic than floorplan functional. If it's huge or a garage when there is no garage, then I might consider it otherwise. I think, for the most part, it could be considered like the landscaping: if it shown, then try to copy it, if it's not shown, make it work with the feel of the house.

wickedblue

8th Oct 2010, 05:48 PM

I appreciate the response heaven_sent :)

aUserName

8th Oct 2010, 07:58 PM

I thought I'd share my pain with you all. Yesterday I finished the roof of my house and today I went into the game to work on it. Look what happened to my roof.

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2228/screenshot1642.jpg

LifesLover

8th Oct 2010, 08:08 PM

Oh, no! It looks like some of it warped! I'm so sorry.

Oh, wickedblue, about your question. Normally, I would not allow a shed or anything that was not on the plans, since that adds extra living space to the lot that wasn't in the original plans. However, due to the bonus category this round, you are allowed to make anything that's not included on the plans, including extra living space, if it falls under the bonus category.

And Sookielee, no, you have not missed the round 2 scores. I, unfortunately, have been derelict in my duty as host, and have not finished scoring everything due to some personal problems going on in my life right now. I swear, however, that you all shall know your scores by tomorrow at the latest. Once again, I apologize.

aUserName

8th Oct 2010, 08:53 PM

Yes, I'm sure it's my own fault. I don't think I supported the roof properly after I used constrain floor to make it. All the roof segments fell to different levels and some of the walls warped oddly.

wickedblue

8th Oct 2010, 09:03 PM

Lifeslover, thanks for that answer. I don't intend to make extra living space out of it, I just want to put a shell there basically for landscaping purposes. Basically, because of my lack of judgment on how big of a lot to use and where on the lot I should begin building, I have wound up with a lot of space to the side of the house and that is where I wish to put my garden but it would look really out of place, I think, without a building back there and also would not give it that private feeling that you are after this round.

I may not end up with it at all but it's good to know if I decide to go that route that you are allowing it. :)

LifesLover

8th Oct 2010, 09:19 PM

Yeah, it's perfectly acceptable. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. So far everything's been wonderful

suzetter

9th Oct 2010, 06:10 AM

I redid my house because it was out of proportion(too wide, roof was too high). Also I was confused about which end was the front since it listed a foyer in the rear and I thought a foyer was always in the front. However, when I went back to the floor plan page I found a sketch for the rear view and it was indeed in the rear of the house. (?) I decorated it as a foyer though it's placement in the house makes it seem more like a mud room. Oh well.

I did put in the basement and it actually was easier with it because of having to use CFE less. As helpful as CFE is I don't really like it since you make one false move and your floors/walls can exploded every which way.

Here's the new revised photos:

Plan House -

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/elev.jpg

Front

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/Screenshot-332.jpg

Basement (no plan photo/sketch available)

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/b.jpg

Floor Plans 1st floor

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/fl1.jpg

Sim 1st floor

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/first.jpg

Floor Plans 2nd floor

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/fl2.jpg

Sims 2nd Floor

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/2.jpg

Living Room

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/livin.jpg

kitchen

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/kitchen.jpg

1st floor bathroom
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/1stfloorbathroom.jpg

Guest Bedroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/gb.jpg

Bonus Photos

Secret Garden

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/SecretGdn.jpg

master bedroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/mbdrm.jpg

Kid's Bathroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/kb.jpg

Kids bedroom
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%203/kr2.jpg

The 3 cc I used are:

D&M Rose Window
Technodrom's Classical Curve Window
Tammy Trauma Grey roofing

wickedblue

10th Oct 2010, 12:15 AM

Suzetter that garden is just gorgeous! :lovestruc

LifesLover

10th Oct 2010, 12:58 AM

I think your roof might be a little too high, suzetter. But that's a gorgeous entry.

wickedblue

10th Oct 2010, 02:42 PM

Wow, this round has been challenging! I'm so glad you gave us a longer period to finish it. :) It was a lot of fun though and I do enjoy a challenge. I'm exhausted and not entirely sure it's finished but I'm going to submit it as it is because if I stare it any longer it's going to take hostage of my brain.

Here is the original house:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Victorian.jpg

My version of it:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-12.jpg
I beg for mercy from the judges here. That porch roof was extremely difficult to make with the angled porch. :D

The first floor plan:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/firstfloorplan-1.jpg
The second floor plan:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/secondfloorplan-1.jpg

My first floor:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-23.jpg

Second floor:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-25-1.jpg

Living room:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-15.jpg

Kitchen:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Kitchen-3.jpg

Breakfast Nook:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-20.jpg

Dining room:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-17.jpg

Master Bedroom:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-18-1.jpg

Master Bathroom:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-19.jpg

The abundant rose garden behind the shed:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Screenshot-14.jpg

Custom Content:
I had to use 3 different patterns just to get the outside painted because for some reason beyond my comprehension, EA did not make it possible to recolor the edge trim. :rolleyes:

So, 3 patterns, 2 windows, the roof and the front door for 7 pieces of content.

I have to go in game to verify that so I will be back before round closing to update this if I have forgotten something.

Edit: I've triple-checked and I'm pretty certain that I got it all listed now.

sandymdh

10th Oct 2010, 03:17 PM

I have finally finished this round's entry. If you remember due to the house's colouring I went for an Autumnal (or Fall-depending on which side of the ocean you are) theme. Sadly I have used all 10 items of cc.

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/kcmothumb.jpg
Plan Picture

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/front-1.jpg
Simmified

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/kcmoplan.jpg
Original Plans

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/ground-1.jpg
Ground Floor

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/first.jpg
First Floor

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/living.jpg
Living Room

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/kitchen-2.jpg
Kitchen

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/bath-1.jpg
Bathroom

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/bedroom.jpg
Bedroom

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/drawing.jpg
Drawing Room

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/dining.jpg
Dining Room

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/garden.jpg
Garden (bonus)

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/greenhouse.jpg
Greenhouse

Not only do you get a beautiful Victorian house with this lot it also contains a small orchard, pond with summerhouse and painting platform, a vegetable patch and wooden Victorian greenhouse.

LifesLover

11th Oct 2010, 04:55 PM

I finally finished the Round 2 scores. So, drumroll! Here we go. As before, if you'd like to see your individual scores and judges' comments, then please PM me.

sandymdh: 81.5 out of 110 points.
serraphinn: 81 out of 110 points.
Dragonball161: 0
GloamingMerle: 77 out of 110 points.
suzetter: 77.5 out of 110 points.
missroxor: 95.75 out of 110 points.
jewaukeela: 63.75 out of 110 points.
wickedblue: 88 out of 110 points.
Dantes: 91.25 out of 110 points.
aUserName: 89.25 out of 110 points.
dusica: 0
Cloudburst: 67 out of 110 points.

Round 2's three high scorers are missroxor, Dantes, and aUserName!!! Congratulations to them and to all of you. You all did such a fantastic job with Round 2.

As for the next round. The deadline is tomorrow. Please check the timer on the first page to find out just how much time you have left to get your entry in or make changes to it. Also, please make sure to note whether or not you used CC. If you did not use any CC and you don't make note of it, the judges and I are forced to conclude that you used all of it and will not give you any points! This is because we cannot tell if you used CC or not.

heaven

11th Oct 2010, 06:04 PM

Okay, geez. I am finally done with this round. For some reason, I just had a lot of issues with sizing and then decoration (and lacked inspiration as well). But, it is finally done though I feel like the house is more trouble than it is worth! It is supposed to have a basement but, there was no way to place the stairs in the correct place to do the basement under the foundation (the stairs are at the very side of the house) so I left it out. And due to EA's unfortunate lack of split levels (which we are all familiar with by now), the hallway is a tile narrower upstairs than it should be. By the way, it was a complete pain in the ass to find windows. I wanted to use Lisen's Nordic windows, which would have been perfect but none were able to tile on 2 tiles which was what I needed. So my windows were off but they were the closest I could find. But, it's done and I suppose that is all I can ask for.

Anywho, it is based on Plan W80249PM (http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/victorian-house-plan-80249pm.asp). It has 3 bedrooms (although I turned the smallest into a playroom) and 1 and a half baths. It shows a washer so my Victorian house has one.

http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23570_10101118595803 - Comparison Front.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23581_10101119073003 - Comparison First Floor.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23582_10101119075403 - Comparison Second Floor.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23573_10101119004803 - Living Room.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23574_10101119010703 - Kitchen.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23575_10101119012303 - Dining Room.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23576_10101119013403 - Bathroom.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23577_10101119015003 - Playroom.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23578_10101119020103 - Master Bedroom.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23579_10101119021303 - Backyard 01.jpg
http://www.modyourpanties.com/hosting/23580_10101119022603 - Backyard 02.jpg

I used 6 pieces of CC: the roof, porch fence, large windows, lattice pattern, right and left living room curtains.

missroxor

12th Oct 2010, 01:48 AM

Managed to grab a quick hour to finish up some loose ends with my entry which is here (http://www.modthesims.info/showpost.php?p=3333987&postcount=339). I still haven't done the CC count and I realised a bit too late that I might've collaged something I shouldn't have (the bonus shot) but I just don't have time to fix it so I'll have to take the points hit. If I get the chance before bed I'll go through my pics and list the CC.

Loving all the entries so far, seems to me a lot of work has gone into these (prob cause evryone loves Victorian, lol), more so than other rounds....though I could just be imagining it :rolleyes:

jewaukeela

12th Oct 2010, 03:30 AM

suzzeter, wickenblue, and sandy: PLEASE upload your houses! Goergous, all of them!

wickedblue

12th Oct 2010, 03:58 AM

Thank you! It doesn't look hopeful that I'll be able to upload it though. Something has gone wrong with that save file and I can't load it now. And of course, I don't have it saved to the bin. *sigh* I really wanted to use it in my main neighborhood, too.

heaven

12th Oct 2010, 04:50 AM

Wickedblue - I know how that goes! I did something similar with one of my houses for the MTS foundation challenge: I moved a house to a different lot to free up a 30x30. Unfortunately, I did not save to the library and wanted to upload (and since it was part of the contest, I wanted it to fit on the correct size lot). Fortunately, building for part of a contest forces you to take a good number of pictures, so I rebuilt it from the screen shots and it's practically identical. :)

Everyone, round 3 is almost to a close! Only 12 hours left. Make sure to get your entries in, make any necessary changes, and state your CC usage! Congratulations to the high scorers of round 2 and I look forward to going over entries in detail shortly! :lol:

Dantes

12th Oct 2010, 06:28 AM

My entry.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9527/streetb.jpg

Street.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9867/groundfloor.jpg

Groundfloor.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7559/firstfloor.jpg

Firstfloor.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/5507/kitchenw.jpg

Kitchen.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/6708/livingm.jpg

Living.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/162/bedroomn.jpg

Bedroom.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/790/bathroomp.jpg

Bathroom.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1462/bonus001.jpg

Bonus1.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/6053/bonus002.jpg

Bonus2.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/3547/bonus003.jpg

Bonus3.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7853/bonus004.jpg

Bonus4.

All CC come from the store.

NOTE: It's totally impossible to make acceptable roofing around the inner front stairs. I try everythings. Nothing work. I did my best.

Cloudburst

12th Oct 2010, 01:44 PM

Round 3 Entry

Well, this is my entry :) I've used 3 pieces of CC in this: The roof colour, the outside wall paper and the shutters. I'm not sure if the wallpaper counts as 1 or 3, because it's made up of 3 types (with the edges on different sides) but it's 1 set. I'll leave it up to the judges to decide that. :D

http://images.coolhouseplans.com/chp/wpd01/southport-wpd/elev.jpg

Required Screenshots

Front:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/front-3.jpg

Ground Floor:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/ground.jpg

http://images.coolhouseplans.com/chp/wpd01/southport-wpd/fl1.gif

First Floor:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/floor1-4.jpg

http://images.coolhouseplans.com/chp/wpd01/southport-wpd/fl2.gif

Living Room:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/livingroom-3.jpg

Kitchen:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/kitchen-5.jpg

Bedroom:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/bedroom-4.jpg

Bathroom:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/bathroom-1.jpg

Bonus Screenshots:

Breakfast Area:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/breakfast.jpg

Dining Room:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/diningroom-3.jpg

Back View:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/back-4.jpg

Enclosed Garden - *Bonus*:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/bonus.jpg

heaven

12th Oct 2010, 04:10 PM

Cloudburst

12th Oct 2010, 04:30 PM

Cloudburst - I am just curious why you didn't use the siding in game? It looks like your siding and the edges are all one color (although it CAN be done to have edges another color; mine is siding that came with Ambitions). The siding looks nice close up, but it can only be seen in the one or two photos, other than that, it looks like standard siding. Do you really want to lose the points for it?
I did originally use the siding in game but it made the house look horrible (I think because the panels were too big so it look weird, but I can't really remember), so I got some decent looking stuff. Oh also the ones in game don't have one with edges on both sides, so it looks bizarre and uneven when it goes round one-tile edges. I could change it back, but I'm far too lazy to do that now. :D

suzetter

12th Oct 2010, 04:54 PM

Oops, I just saw the round 2 scores and it seems I tanked yet again.

heaven

12th Oct 2010, 05:04 PM

For everyone who is changing entries, please do it by editing your original posts instead of creating a new one. There have been a couple posts that include some of the same pictures or that make a new entry for edited changes. Lifeslover links all of your entries in the first post for us judges and if you have multiple entries, she shouldn't have to bounce around trying to get the most recent edit. Just edit your post and put in the new pictures, information, or whatever you need to change. Then, if you want to make sure we know the post has been changed, just make a small reply with a link to your entry. Please keep this in mind for all of us scrolling through.

LifesLover

12th Oct 2010, 05:16 PM

Hey, guys. I know the deadline's today, but I'm really sick right now and I can barely open my eyes, let alone work on the contest. So, I'm just going to let this go on another day. It's not really an extension, it's more that I just can't work on it right now, especially with finding the new entries people did and fixing up the front page. So, I'm going to work on organizing this tomorrow when I don't feel like I was hit by a Mach truck. This isn't an extension because I think everyone's gotten their entries in that's still in the contest but since I'm going to wait til tomorrow to start working on everything, you still have today to make any changes. Please don't forget your CC count, okay? I don't want to have to take unnecessary points off because you forgot to mention what you used. Judges, please wait until tomorrow to start scoring, once I get the front page in order for you guys.

wickedblue

12th Oct 2010, 05:17 PM

heaven_sent, what is this siding you speak of that you can change the edge color? I have Ambitions and I still could not recolor it so I had to use the 3 patterns. It's too late for me to change my entry now as I'm at work and the round will be closed before I get home but it'd be nice to know for the future. :)

Edit: Oh, Lifeslover gave us another day while I was typing but I still couldn't change it anyway on account of that save game throwing up on me.

suzetter

12th Oct 2010, 05:41 PM

HS 8 18 - Okay, I deleted my new post (was#370) and revised my initial entry post for this round (#358).

Lifeslover - Sorry your feeling unwell. Hope you feel better soon.

Wicked Blue - I'm sorry to hear you lost the house --it was gorgeous!

Jewaukeela - Thanks for your nice comment. Unfortunately, I won't be uploading any houses from this contest as they're from floor plans made by someone else rather than my own original creations.

aUserName

12th Oct 2010, 06:51 PM

I'm sorry you're feeling so ill today Lifeslover. I haven't posted my entry yet btw. I was just about to rush and post it. I'll go ahead and post tomorrow then since I can. (Or later tonight.)

heaven

12th Oct 2010, 07:15 PM

Wickedblue - I used an Ambitions siding that has 3 recolor channels. The first recolors the actual siding, the second recolors the shading between each siding, and the third recolors the edges.

wickedblue

12th Oct 2010, 09:22 PM

I do not remember seeing one like that in the catalog. Guess I'll just have to look harder. :)

suzetter

12th Oct 2010, 09:26 PM

It may be under the sets tab. There is a right edge wall, left edge wall, and center wall.

missroxor

12th Oct 2010, 09:27 PM

It's not under siding, its hidden in the last one in the catalogue, misc I think. Sorry to hear you're poorly LL, hope you feel better soon.

wickedblue

12th Oct 2010, 11:20 PM

Thanks everybody! I found it. Too late for this house but also, there's a lot of walls under sets and miscellaneous that I never knew I had! :giggler: I should pay more attention.

suzetter

13th Oct 2010, 06:30 PM

Cloudburst - the front of your house looks amazing! I think it has tremendous curb appeal. Good job!

Good luck to every one in round 3.

I'm traveling the next few days and don't know if I'll be able to get online much. So if you don't see a floor plan from me for the next round until Monday that's why. Of course, I'll check in if I can. As we're going back in time I'm wondering what the next round will be-- Regency?, Gothic? Rococco? Medieval? Biblical times? Prehistoric? Haha. Whatever, I'm sure it will be interesting

LifesLover

13th Oct 2010, 06:43 PM

Round Three is officially closed. I'll be finishing getting everything together within the next few hours and then judges will be able to start scoring. I'll post Round 4 in a little while. Thank you for all of your patience.

wickedblue

13th Oct 2010, 06:52 PM

I hope you're feeling better!

Suzetter, I am LOL'ing at prehistoric. Now, that would be hysterical. Lifeslover, don't get any ideas. :P

LifesLover

13th Oct 2010, 07:40 PM

Yes, I'm feeling better, although still under the weather. I'm well enough, though, to be able to work on the contest. I'll post round 4 soon, when I get an idea for the bonus category. Thank you to everybody for all of the well-wishes. Gives me fuzzies in my stomach. ^_^

aUserName

13th Oct 2010, 07:58 PM

My house

Front view

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6851/frontgq.jpg
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/2307/frontwcz.jpg

1st level
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/1253/1stlevel.jpg
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3404/florrplanex.gif

2nd level
http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/6373/2ndlevel.jpg
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2673/floorplanex2.gif

Living room
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7335/livingrooms.jpg

kitchen
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2852/kitchenpk.jpg

dining room
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3151/diningw.jpg

Master bedroom
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/3290/masterbed.jpg

Bathroom
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/8991/bathroomb.jpg

Kids room
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1460/kidsd.jpg

Baby's room
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1768/nurseryr.jpg

garden that goes along the whole house

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4003/garden1.jpg
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3977/garden2o.jpg

I used 6 pieces of CC
2 window, 2 doors and the top of the windows. And the roof I forgot.

aUserName

13th Oct 2010, 08:04 PM

Oh no, did I miss the dead line. I thought I got it in just under the wire. Did I really miss it or did you just close early because you assumed that nobody could be as late as I was.

LifesLover

13th Oct 2010, 09:01 PM

Well, there wasn't any set deadline for the extension. I just said I'd give an extra day. But since I usually close the contest around noon, and actually gave an hour or so more than that, I figured everybody had gotten their entry's in that were going to. I'll accept your entry, but I can't do it again, since it's not fair to the contestants who made the deadline.

fragglerocks

14th Oct 2010, 03:47 PM

I wanted to step in and say that the entries are really, really good this round.

I won't be able to do my part of the judging until Monday. I will be gone Friday, Sat. and Sun. and will not get back until at least midnight Sun. night. My job requires me to stay overnight and there's no computer access there. I don't really have time today because I want to spend it with the little one and finish up some last minute laundry and cleaning.

I'm really sorry and hope you all are patient and understanding. :)

aUserName

14th Oct 2010, 08:45 PM

Thanks LifesLover

It's funny, I thought the timer said the deadline was noon my time. But, that seem off because you should be ahead of me. Sorry for any inconvenience.

LifesLover

14th Oct 2010, 10:55 PM

That's okay, fragglerocks. I'm busy right now trying to get a job anyway, and heaven_sent is apparently having issues with her computer, so for now, judging's on hold. And I still need to post Round 4... just as soon as I figure out a bonus category!

Well, the timer wasn't updated to show the new extension, aUserName. If anything, it would have been showing the time since that date.

aUserName

15th Oct 2010, 04:51 AM

I meant that I had looked at the timer before the original due date and I thought that the hour count matched my time. Anyway thanks for your leniency. I can't say I'm thrilled with my house this round, but I'm glad I can participate.

LifesLover

15th Oct 2010, 02:15 PM

Ah. Perhaps it did, if you live on the east coast. It's fine: I hate not letting people in because of difficulties. I just won't be able to do it again.

wickedblue

16th Oct 2010, 10:53 PM

This thread has been quiet for a minute. I had some free time so came to see if the new round is posted. Since I am here I might as well share a bit of good news; I got the house back. I still can't quite put my finger on why I couldn't load that save game before but it loaded just fine today so I have now put it in the library. I'll most likely share it on my blog once it's judged. If anyone is interested.

Lifeslover, if you're really stuck on a bonus category for this round, may I suggest you reuse the pattern or color idea from the first two rounds? I can't speak for everyone here but I wouldn't mind if you did that. No pressure. I'm just anxious to get started. :D

LifesLover

16th Oct 2010, 11:13 PM

Yeah, you're right, it's been too long, I'll put up Round Four. I was going to save this bonus category for the fifth round, but since I've taken so long to come up with one for this round, I'll just figure out something for the fifth.

LifesLover

16th Oct 2010, 11:19 PM

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss332/LifesLover/RoundFour.jpg

An old world feel for the new modern era. Can you create, from either floor plans or an existing home, the Tudor architectural style?

Bonus Category

Tudors come from the very small to the very large. Can you fit a Tudor into a 30x30 space with enough landscaping around to make sure it doesn't feel small? Try your hand and see.

Deadline: Tuesday, October 26th at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Timer (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=10&day=26&year=2010&hour=15&min=00&sec=00&p0=207)

Plans

wickedblue

16th Oct 2010, 11:41 PM

Woohoo! I'm ready to get started. Here's my plan: http://www.theplancollection.com/house-plans/home-plan-16635

One stupid question: how do we show that it's on a 30x30?

Edit: Link changed. I didn't realize I pasted the wrong one. Oopsies.

LifesLover

16th Oct 2010, 11:56 PM

I trust the contestants enough to tell me if it's on a 30x30. Also, I've built with enough 30x30s to be able to tell overhead, so long as they show it all in the overhead.

Dantes

17th Oct 2010, 01:30 AM

My plan:

http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/tudor-house-plan-29509nt.asp

missroxor

17th Oct 2010, 02:25 AM

EDIT: Changed my mind, I wanna do this one: http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/tudor-house-plan-21504dr.asp

serraphinn

17th Oct 2010, 04:34 AM

This: http://www.familyhomeplans.com/plan_details.cfm?PlanNumber=90348&src=search is the plan I wanna go with... now I just gotta figure out what the heck a "Morning Room" is...

EDIT: Nevermind on that plan... it's not working for me at all... the stairs don't line up even close to right... back to looking for a plan I guess...

aUserName

17th Oct 2010, 09:15 AM

I just realized that my CC count in round 3 is wrong. I used 6 pieces of CC, not 5. I forgot to count the roof. I'm not sure if I should correct my entry or if that would be more confusing.

Sorry for messing up the count.

Cloudburst

17th Oct 2010, 11:26 AM

Here's my plan for this round: http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/tudor-house-plan-11604gc.asp :)

sandymdh

17th Oct 2010, 02:06 PM

I know this is going to be somewhat impossible to make completely accurate but I personally find most plan sites a tad dull and this looks like a lot of fun! My Choice (http://www.aboveallhouseplans.com/House_Plans/Gretle/Gretle.htm)

LifesLover

17th Oct 2010, 04:50 PM

Umm... okay, sandymdh: I look forward to seeing you interpret that plan. Also, a UserName, please edit your entry to show the new CC count. Only one judge has finished judging, so it won't cause confusion. We'd take more off for finding CC that you didn't list than if you went back and edited the number.

heaven

17th Oct 2010, 07:21 PM

Hello again everyone! My old computer is kaput, but I went out and bought a new one so I get a fresh start. That may be interpreted as either a good or a bad thing but I am going to do my best to keep a positive outlook. I still need to get around to installing my sims (no sims 2 anymore, all of my files and half my discs (including the original disc) are gone) but the sims 3 will be up and running shortly. I look forward to starting my judging very, very soon! Good luck with this new round! Don't know if I will get a chance to build a Tudor for this round with all the other programs I need to get working again but I definitely look forward to seeing everyone else's entries!

missroxor

17th Oct 2010, 08:25 PM

Sandy, by some weird coincidence I almost went for one of the hansel and gretle houses....then I remembered that I already did one (Sticks & Stones (http://nene.modthesims.info/download.php?t=387525)) and didn't want to be accused of cheating by using an existing sim house I made earlier :faceslap: They're lovely plans, looking forward to seeing your results :)

Not sure I'm gonna stick with my plans, will hopefully know by tonight :)

suzetter

18th Oct 2010, 08:07 PM

Hi all, I'm back home now.

Wickedblue -- I'm glad to hear you got your house back.

Well since Serraphin no longer wants this house http://www.familyhomeplans.com/plan_details.cfm?PlanNumber=90348&src=search I'll take a crack at it.

missroxor

19th Oct 2010, 12:50 AM

Sorry, I changed my mind again. The last one wsn't really working for me but I've started on this plan (http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/tudor-house-plan-43000pf.asp) and I've almost finished the basic structure so I'll probably stick with it :) It looks a bit of a mix of tudor and victorian but it's listed under tudor....and it has beams, lol

LifesLover

19th Oct 2010, 03:40 PM

Okay, guys. LOL, so much changing of the plans! I'll get you guys up soon.

fragglerocks

19th Oct 2010, 04:34 PM

Hey everybody I finally got back, so I will be working on judging my part on round 3. Thanks for the patience. I will get my scores in as soon as possible.

suzetter

19th Oct 2010, 05:25 PM

I like your new house better Miss Roxor. It was one of 3 I was considering. It's rather charming. :)

EDIT: Oh NO!, looks like the obnoxious troll has wandered over from Sim discussion to Sim creativity. They disagreed with either:

1) My being back home
2) Glad WickedBlue recovered her house
3) Deciding to construct the house Serraphin gave up

Anyway you look at it whoever clicked disagree to post (#410) is an idiot.

serraphinn

20th Oct 2010, 02:41 AM

Finally decided on http://www.familyhomeplans.com/plan_details.cfm?PlanNumber=58510&src=search ... it looks simple and I'm not really up for anything too complicated this round...

aUserName

20th Oct 2010, 01:36 PM

Here's my plan for this round http://www.eplans.com/tudor_house-plans/HWEPL14759.hwx

suzetter

23rd Oct 2010, 09:03 AM

Here's my Tudor House. http://www.familyhomeplans.com/plan_details.cfm?PlanNumber=90348&src=search

This was tough since I like big lots and having to use a 30 by 30 lot was cutting it close but I did manage to fit a lot on the property. There is a tiled patio/grilling area, a swing, a slide, a sandbox, a swimming pool, lounge chairs, a telescope, a small fishing pond, trees, flowers, an outdoor chess table and chairs, a fountain, a flagstone driveway, a knubb set up (or whatever that lawn game is called) and a topiary garden in the front yard. I used a lot of store stuff but no cc. I loved that this house had straight stairs and no attached garage so I didn't have to futz around with CFE. yay!

There are marigolds surrounding the fountain which you can see in the closer front view pick but they don't really show up on the lot overview pics (just a hint of the orange flowers shows up--guess it was too far). I also knowingly extend the alcove windows 1 tile as they looked too teeny before but looking at the pic here I might change that back.

EDIT: I changed the 2 alcove windows and update pix and double check the CC - I used no CC.

Well, after the last three rounds (southern/victorian/tudor) I'm dizzy from all the prints, colors and kachkies (sp?). I'm actually a minimalist at heart and my often preferred palette is white, dove gray, and one or two pastel accent colors. And is it just me or is taking pictures of the rooms as hard as creating them? :)

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/90348-B600.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/Frontview.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/90348-1L1stfloor.gif

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/firstfloor.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/90348-2L2ndfl.gif

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/2fl.jpg

Kitchen

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/Kitchen.jpg

Master bedroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/msbrm.jpg

Master Bathroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/mbth.jpg

Living Room

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/LR.jpg

BONUS PICS:

Morning Room

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/MorningRoom.jpg

Girl's bedroom

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/gbm.jpg

Dining Room

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/dining.jpg

Family Room
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sirodriguez/Wallpaper/Build%20to%20Plan%20TS3%20Contest/round%204/fr.jpg

wickedblue

24th Oct 2010, 12:36 AM

Great job, Suzetter. That looks fantastic.

Here's my entry for this round:

Original:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/tudor_street.jpg

Mine:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-27.jpg

I have searched exhaustively for garage doors like those in the original and have given up for now. If I happen to find some before the round closes, I'll update but this will just have to do for now.

First floor plans:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/tudor_overhead_firstfloor.jpg

My first floor overhead:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-29.jpg

Second floor plans:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/tudor_overhead_secondfloor.jpg

My second floor overhead:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-28.jpg

Living room:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-19.jpg

Dining room:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-20.jpg

Kitchen:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-21.jpg

Master Bedroom:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-22.jpg

Bathroom:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-23.jpg

Bedroom:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-25.jpg

Nursery:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o50/uhave2bkiddingme/Tudor/Screenshot-24.jpg

The interior is very minimalistic by design as I was going for an authentic look for a family that wouldn't have a lot of money in that time period. Though, the addition of a garage and a washer/dryer probably detracts from the authenticity. :) But, they were part of the plan so I left them.

It is built on a 30x30 lot and has no custom content.

sandymdh

24th Oct 2010, 05:18 PM

Here is my interpretation of the Gretle house.
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/gretle.jpg
I have gone for an old fashioned tudor exterior but with a retro-modern interior (maybe I read to much into the comment about it being for the modern age but I enjoyed blending the old fashioned and retro styles together). Yes this house would be impossible to copy with it's curves but it was fun to build.
Here it is;
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/front-2.jpg

Ground Floor

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/1.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/ground-2.jpg

First Floor

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/2.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/first-1.jpg

Second Floor

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/3.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/second.jpg

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/kitchen-3.jpg
Kitchen

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/lounge-1.jpg
Lounge

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/bedroom-2.jpg
Bedroom

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/bathroom-1.jpg
Bathroom

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/dining-1.jpg
Dining Nook

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/study.jpg
Study

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/den.jpg
Den/TV Room

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz253/sandymdh/Competition/garden-1.jpg

I fitted this large house onto a 30x30 and still plenty of landscaped gardens around. 5 Pieces of CC used.

fragglerocks

24th Oct 2010, 07:39 PM

Round 3 scores up yet?

Are we still waiting on another judge to do their scoring?

suzetter

25th Oct 2010, 12:13 AM

Thanks WickedBlue! I like how you went for the Tudor effect throughout. It is hard to get that look without CC (and even that is limited for Tudor) but I think you did a really good job of it.

Sandymdh - That exterior was very difficult but you seemed to capture the feel of the house. Love the pool area.

I was thrown a little with the Tudor/contemporary cooment so I tried to go for a modern family living with an old world decor.

Lifeslover - Would it possible to get the score breakdowns and comments for round 2?

Well, it looks like we will have Late Night in time for the last round -- though I wonder if there'll be any furnishings or build stuff that will fit the next category.

Good luck to everyone in round 4.

wickedblue

25th Oct 2010, 12:58 AM

suzetter

25th Oct 2010, 01:13 AM

Thanks Suzetter.

I would really be surprised if there was anything in LN to help with the last round though that would be awesome. I don't know what new build tools we get. I just hope I'm not so busy enjoying the new EP that I forget to build a house. :D

LOL. Yeah, we might all become a little distracted with the new EP this week.

The new build tools I heard of are the fountain building tool. curved pool, half walls, stages, and elevators. I'd imagine there would be a new window and door or two as well. There was some interesting furnishings (modern) in the screen shots I've seen.

missroxor

25th Oct 2010, 01:19 AM

Next round? I thought we were on the last round? What's earlier than Tudor?!

suzetter

25th Oct 2010, 01:23 AM

No, it's 5 rounds. Maybe Ancient Eygptian or Greco Roman? or cave dwellers? :)

missroxor

25th Oct 2010, 05:13 AM

Ah-ha! I figured it out, well, it could be one of two but I think one of them is more likely....don't wanna spoil it for the rest though so I'll keep quiet ;)

Really need to try to finish my Tudor like NOW 'cause I won't be able to tear myself away from late night when it comes out. Not sure when I can get it though since I live in the US but all my games are British versions....gonna try download it on 26th but might have to wait until it's released to Brits :(

sandymdh

25th Oct 2010, 06:17 PM

Mine's on pre-order but being in the UK it's not here till the end of this week. Might wait though as I have flashbacks from the last patch disaster when I lost the house in round 1!

Dantes

26th Oct 2010, 03:03 AM

My entry for the Tudor house.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/37/streetf.jpg

Street.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9867/groundfloor.jpg

Groundfloor.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7559/firstfloor.jpg

Firtfloor.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6882/bedroomg.jpg

Master bedroom.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9991/bathroomr.jpg

Master bathroom.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9318/kitchenfy.jpg

Kitchen.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5442/livingv.jpg

Living.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8497/bonus01.jpg

Bonus001

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/463/bonus02.jpg

Bonus002

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8435/bonus03.jpg

Bonus003

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1406/bonus04.jpg

Bonus004

No CC come from out the store.

Lot 30X30.

LifesLover

26th Oct 2010, 04:53 AM

Oh my goodness, guys, I am so sorry. I had a lot of company come over for the weekend (six guests!) and I had absolutely no time to even come near the computer to check on my e-mail, forget anything else! I am so sorry for the late replies to the round 2 scores and for not having gotten back to any of you with round 3 scores. All of the judges have submitted their scores, I just have to compile everything together.

While I was away, though, I also got a job! It's nothing glamorous, but it's a paycheck and it'll allow me to go back to college and earn some much needed work experience. I'll also be able to afford Christmas presents this year! I start orientation tomorrow, from 10 to 6. I swear, when I get back from work, I will finish up everything that I left off for the last three days, including all of the scores and polishing up the first round page. I really am very sorry for having left everything so long. There's no excuse for it.

If you have any questions, please tell me so that I can get back to you about them. I've gone through the posts (nice job, everybody!) but I might've missed one or two.

missroxor

26th Oct 2010, 06:00 AM

Is it my imagination or do we have a lot less people than we started out with? :wtf:

I have a confession....this week has totally gotten away from me. I'm nowhere near finished and with Late night coming out in just 2 little hours I'm not sure I'll get finished....sorry.

I did have some technical issues too though (self inflicted due to dumb-assery); I decided to buy fast lane but I was in a rush to get it installed and I forgot to remove my mods folder so I had major crashing issues for a while there. I've managed to narrow the crashing problem down to something in my packages files but not quite sure what so had to remove the whole folder so I could get the game to play. Then I loaded up the game sans mods and remembered that all my windows, the front door and a few patterns were packages so I had to go back and try to find them and check they were not the conflicting files....urgh! If only I wasn't in such a rush to install that bloody SP I would've saved myself a lot of time and effort.

So, I'm gonna try blast though it for the next 2 hours and post whatever I manage (the structure's done, I'm just trying to decorate the interior and I haven't started landscaping :blink: ) but I'm telling you now, it won't be pretty :lol:

missroxor

26th Oct 2010, 08:52 AM

Original plans: http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/tudor-house-plan-43000pf.asp

Sorry, but this ended up being a rush job.

Fronthttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Front.jpg
Planshttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Plan1-1.jpghttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Plan2-1.jpg I only had time to finish decorating downstairs.
Living Roomhttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Livingroom-3.jpg
Kitchenhttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Kitchen-2.jpg
Dining Roomhttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/DiningRoom.jpg
Bedroomhttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bedroom-3.jpg
Bathroomhttp://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab154/missroxor/Build%20to%20Plan/Bathroom-4.jpg

EDIT: Almost forgot the CC.
3 patterns, 4 decor items, 1 window seat, 2 windows and 1 door = 11CC alltogether.... think I did well this time!....only cuz I had to remove most of my downloads :lol:

I'm bummed....Late night is not available for download yet :( Oh well, at least I can start on the new round....and since it's nearly over, my guess is gothic....I googled :lol: I didn't realise real gothic was so old. I'm gonna need lots of downloads if it is :rolleyes:

wickedblue

26th Oct 2010, 11:10 AM

missroxor, that looks really good. And I'm really jealous of how good those split stairs look. I managed to finally figure out the technique for my Victorian but they weren't pretty! :)

LifesLover, no worries. Real life obligations come first. Congratulations on the job! I'm sure that takes a load off.

aUserName

26th Oct 2010, 01:35 PM

My house

Front
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3929/frontsm.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1192/frontpvc.jpg

Floor 1
http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/5305/3floor1o.jpg
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1213/3floor1.gif

Floor 2
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8933/4floor2o.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8546/4floor2.gif

Living room
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/2197/5living.jpg

Kitchen and breakfast nook
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3559/6kitchen.jpg

Dining room. Bonus
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1883/7dining3.jpg

Study area. Bonus
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/7569/8extraoffliv.jpg

Master bedroom. Dollhouse view
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/4021/9bedlong.jpg

Master bathroom
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4995/10bath.jpg

I used 6 pieces of CC. The vertical siding pattern, the front door, the long windows, the half shutters, the beams and roof supports over the porch.

My house is on a 3 by 3 lot

LifesLover

26th Oct 2010, 02:13 PM

Hey guys! Okay, I don't have a whole lot of time left, since I have to start getting ready to go (it's about 9 am where I am). If I remember correctly, this round ends at 5 pm my time. That gives you about 8 hours left to complete it. However, I won't be here to close the round, so I'm extending it by another few hours, to 7 pm. That'll give me enough time to get home from work and close the round. I wasn't planning on getting the job and having to go to orientation so soon! I even had to change a doctor's appointment that I've had for a month because of it! But, anyway, yeah, it'll be extended for just a few hours. That gives you guys a total of 10 hours to complete your entry for this round.

Now, I have some really big news. This contest has been on-going, now, for nearly two months, about 7 weeks. That's about two weeks per round. We got off to a bad start with having to have another week just to move on to Round 2 and then problems kept getting in the way in both my life and yours, so I kept extending deadlines. To be honest, the contest was not supposed to go this long. I had originally planned on there being five rounds. I'd always wanted five rounds, to make this a nice, long contest. But I think that's been accomplished, don't you?

With Late Night coming out today (I won't be getting it until Christmas, unfortunately), a lot of you will be wanting to play around with Late Night, including the building tools. I don't want to have to extend the deadline for the fifth round due to computer crashing and patch problems and it will happen, it's happened every single time a new patch or expansion comes out. So, I have made the decision that the contest ends here, with just four rounds. I know that this is last minute, and I'm so sorry, but it's not fair to either you or the judges to be made to wait all of this time and I know for sure that with Late Night coming out, you'll want to check it out and play it more than anything else.

But that doesn't mean there won't be a fifth round! I'm making the fifth round optional, akin to those who built along with the Foundations Contest in the Chat Thread. They will not be judged and they will not be counted as a bonus to your score. It's there merely if you want to try it and show it off to others.

So, since this is the last round, try and make this one count! I'll update when I come home with round 3 scores and round 2 score breakdowns and answer all of my messages and close the round. I hope to see some great houses! I already see some great houses, you're all doing a fabulous job. And then, I'll compile all of the data and get back to you your round 3 score breakdowns and your round 4 breakdowns and scores. And then I'll get together all of the scores and find out who won, including telling you about the prizes!

Cloudburst

26th Oct 2010, 09:25 PM

My entry :)
I just used 1 piece of CC in this and built it on a 30x30 lot. Also, I couldn't add stais to the attic space because of the stairs below, and I couldn't place a window in the dormer in the middle because the wall is too low.

Required Pics

Front

http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/image.ashx?id=b1c2ee14-90e7-40d1-b7d8-a79277c0eba5

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/front-4.jpg

Ground Floor

http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/image.ashx?id=ae42cd6f-c60f-4180-b2c1-0c267c7f4966

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/floor1-5.jpg

First Floor

http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/image.ashx?id=4dab86e6-f499-4195-89b8-6e5288f64cc6

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/floor2-4.jpg

Living Room

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/living-1.jpg

Kitchen

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/kitchen-6.jpg

Bedroom

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/bedroom-5.jpg

Bathroom

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/bathroom-2.jpg

Extra Pics

Dining Room

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/dining-1.jpg

Back View

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/back-3.jpg

Garden

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/cloudburst666/garden-2.jpg

LifesLover

27th Oct 2010, 01:37 AM

Okay, unless you tell me within the next few hours that you need more time, I'm considering this round to be officially closed.

fragglerocks

29th Oct 2010, 04:00 PM

To be honest, I really don't want to judge another round anyways. The last round, I stayed up late on a work/school night to judge the round, because I promised I would, and didn't want to keep everyone else waiting too long. If I would have known that the scores wouldn't be in yet, I wouldn't have missed out on sleep that I so desperately needed.

I understand being busy. I have a 4 year old child and a job outside of this. But I made a commitment to do this that I intended to follow through on, because I love this community and wanted to give something back.

Lifeslover, you need to ask for help from somebody if you can't get these scores together in a timely manner. I'm sorry, but I missed sleep over this, and when you have a toddler, that's a big deal.

LifesLover

29th Oct 2010, 05:39 PM

I completely understand, fragglerocks. My time blunders were unexpected and not at all how I usually conduct myself. I'm embarrassed over having taken so long with the scores. Round 3 scores will be updated today, since I'm home from work early. I expect to update with Round 4 scores sometime over the weekend. Fragglerocks, I tried to send you a PM concerning the contest, but it said that your inbox was full and that you were not allowed to receive additional PMs. If you would rather, I could contact you through e-mail instead.

fragglerocks

29th Oct 2010, 06:01 PM

Whoops! I didn't realize it was full. I cleared up some room in my pm box, but you could send an email anytime. :)

LifesLover

29th Oct 2010, 07:13 PM

Round 3 Scores are finally here!

I apologize, once again, for the length of time in which it took me to finish everything. It will not be the same for Round 4. If you would like a Round 5, please tell me and I will make it. Round 5, of course, will not be judged, because I do believe that all of my judges are warn out and I'm sure most of the contestants are, as well. Anyway, here we go. As per usual, this is merely the rounded total scores. If you would like to see your individual scores, please PM me. I recently emptied my inbox, so your PMs should go through. And I do promise that this time, you will receive them within a day of sending your PM to me. I've already gotten everything together, so it won't take me long.

Scores

sandymdh: 89.25 points out of a possible 110.
serraphinn: 83 points out of a possible 110.
suzetter: 91.5 points out of a possible 110.
missroxor: 71.75 points out of a possible 110.
wickedblue: 90.5 points out of a possible 110.
Dantes: 93 points out of a possible 110.
aUserName: 85 points out of a possible 110.
Cloudburst: 95.25 points out of a possible 110.

Round 3 high scorers are, respectively, Cloudburst, Dantes, and suzetter. Congratulations to these three and, most especially, to all of the contestants. You all are making judging very difficult. Thank you for your time.

suzetter

3rd Nov 2010, 06:01 PM

Now that the challenge and judging is over, I just want to say Thanks to the judges for taking the time create and judge this exceptionally interesting and very fun challenge and thanks to my fellow contestants for being so creative and making it even more fun and challenging by being such good builders and decorators. I learned something from everyone involved. Thanks. :)

Sookielee

4th Nov 2010, 02:47 AM

I want to take a moment to deeply apologize to all the contestants. I am embarrassed and ashamed of how this contest has been officiated. I understand that real life takes president over a virtual one, but I find the abandonment of the contest without even posting the remainder of the scores and announcing a winner appalling. With 3 judges Lifeslover could have easily requested any one of us to help her.

Again, contestants please accept my apologies and each of you should be proud of yourselves. All of you have done amazing, each of you have had to step outside you comfort zone with at least one aspect of this contest and did so beautifully with the appearance of ease. Great Work!

LifesLover

4th Nov 2010, 07:25 PM

I fully intend to post the Round 4 scores and final scores, Sookielee. I just haven't received scores from one of the judges and she has not answered any of my PMs or e-mails. I have no intention of abandoning this contest.

Dantes

5th Nov 2010, 12:37 AM

Bah...Just take the scores of the 3 judges we got and it will be fine for me. Naming a winner is not so important in this contest. I have done this just for fun and for the challenge, of course. And we have great challengers here. I'm impressed by those incredibles houses we can see in this contest, really. You are all fabulous builders and i'm glad to have the honnor of measuring my building skills with yours. It was a very interesting challenge.

Thank you very much to all of you. It was a real pleasure.

LifesLover

7th Nov 2010, 03:29 AM

At this point, I'm inclined to agree with you, Dantes. I'll wait another day to see if she contacts me, but if not, I'll get the scores up for Round 4 and the final scores on Monday, which is my day off. I apologize to you all for the incredibly long wait.

LadyAwesome

7th Nov 2010, 03:42 AM

I can do it if you like :)

Dantes

7th Nov 2010, 08:57 PM

Like you wish, no problemo.

suzetter

9th Nov 2010, 01:39 PM

I'd like to see the scores for round 4 whether its 3 or 4 judges is up to you,

LifesLover

9th Nov 2010, 06:10 PM

Kaylarox was gracious enough to fill in the fourth judging spot for me. Many thanks go to her. I'll have the scores up tonight. Thank you all for your patience.

LadyAwesome

9th Nov 2010, 07:26 PM

it was fun actually. You all are very clever, its SO hard to build by plan .........

LifesLover

10th Nov 2010, 05:19 AM

Here they are, after a week! Once again, huge thanks go to kaylarox for stepping in at the last moment and being such a wonderful emergency judge. I didn't want to contemplate how the scores would have been with only three judges. ^_^

Anyway, here are the scores.

sandymdh: 83.75 points.
serraphinn: 0 points.
Dragonball161: 0 points.
GloamingMerle: 0 points.
suzetter: 95.75 points.
missroxor: 82.25 points.
jewaukeela: 0 points.
wickedblue: 94.25 points.
Dantes: 103 points.
aUserName: 79.25 points.
dusica: 0 points.
Cloudburst: 99.25 points.

The round high scores are Dantes, Cloudburst, and suzetter! Congratulations to the high scorers and to all of you. It was not a easy judging this time. You've all come so far.

Final scores will be posted tomorrow and any and all individual scores and comments for Round 3 and Round 4 will be sent out tomorrow. If you did not send a PM asking for Round 3, but want scores for Round 4, please send me a PM. I deliberately did not give out Round 3 because everyone who asked for them asked for Round 4. I had not expected Round 4 scores to take so long, though.

So, tomorrow, expect PMs from me as well as an update to who won and the prizes being given!

LadyAwesome

11th Nov 2010, 02:18 AM

Well done to you lifes lover!!!! Its such a big job to get through all this, and after running a contest it not to easy as I have just learnt myself!!! Also being sick doesnt help haha.

But YOU have done the most amazing job ever, better late then never as I always say. And this contest involved so much!!! All the judges have done an amazing job! and contests... I praise you so much, I can't follow a flan for the life of me.

I am so speachless over all of this! Well done.

wickedblue

11th Nov 2010, 03:02 PM

Good job everyone. Lifeslover, thank you for hosting this wonderful contest. I feel like my building skills have improved vastly over the course of the contest, certainly got me out of my tiny comfort zone. :)

And thank you to all of the judges.

I'm already itching to get into another challenge so I hope another one will come up soon.

serraphinn

11th Nov 2010, 07:35 PM

Thanks for hosting this contest. It was alot of fun!

Sookielee

24th Nov 2010, 12:18 PM

Who won?

wickedblue

1st Dec 2010, 09:56 PM

I don't know what happened to our host. :( I've gone ahead and calculated the totals though.
Here is the total for all rounds from highest to lowest:

Dantes 373.5
wickedblue 362.5
Cloudburst 357
suzetter 351.75
aUsername 335.75
missroxor 332.5
sandymdh 324.5
serraphinn 246.25
Gloamingmerle 150.75
jeweaukeela 131.25
Dragonball161 89.25
dusica 80.75

Again, everyone, fantastic work. Congrats, Dantes on first place! :)

LifesLover

3rd Dec 2010, 07:41 PM

Hey guys, I'm sorry for my long absence. I had done the scoring, but I was waiting for the prizes to be finished before I posted. I really do apologize for leaving you all hanging without at least telling you of my intentions. Congratulations, of course, to Dantes.

I do have a few prizes for the contestants.

Attached, you'll find a cute little cottage starter that heaven_sent_8_18 built for all of the contestants.

There is a luxury home I built for the first prize winner, but I'm still working on it. Who knew luxury houses could take so long? There was another prize to be had, offered by fragglerocks, but I've, unfortunately, been unable to get into contact with her and I have not seen her around the forums in quite some time. Therefore, her prize cannot be offered at this time. If she does come back on and I catch her, I will, of course, get the prize up as soon as possible.

Thank you to each and every one of you, for all of your patience, your creativity, and for having fun. The contest unraveled quite spectacularly there at the end (completely all of my fault), but before that, I think we all had an enjoyable, fun contest. If you've learned anything at all (including what not to do), then I'll consider this contest to still be a success.

Remember, at least in my eyes, if you had fun, and you learned something, then we're all winners.