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13th Sep 2013 at 10:01 PM
13th Sep 2013 at 10:01 PM
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Scores For Round One!
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
This is a lovely family home - i like the iddea of it being a home that's already seen a family raised, and
that another could be raised after they leave. Some good homey touches here, it looks really lived-in.
Build Skill - 4
I like what you've done here, the little details such as the column on the open wall-end on the ground floor
are great. You've only lost a point here on the second floor - I feel like the bedrooms could have been a
little more equal in size.
Playablilty - 5
Great - no issues with bottlenecks I can see.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 3.5/5
I like the Country theme and think you have followed it nicely inside and out, the only thing you have lost
points on in my book is there is a lot of empty space and bare walls, in particular the master bedroom is large
but there’s not a lot in there. While I find it is lovely I do think it is catered more to an elderly person
rather than a couple raising a family.
Build Skill: 5/5
Lovely build, the colours you have used mesh well together, I particularly like how you have done the trellis
on the side.
Playability: 5/5
Lots of space for sims to move n groove
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
All requirements there, lots of space left for an extension
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 4.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Great house.Color choice is okay, and while decoration is good, I think the empty spaces would have needed some
deco stuffs. Over all good work
70.5/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
This looks to me like a new build with a starter family in it - neat, clean, but a little mis-matched, like
they've had family members give them furniture. Good job!
Build Skill - 4
A little boxy, but it suite the 'new build' look. I like what you've done with the little balcony at the back
of the upper floor, but the landing area seems a little wasted - maybe a sofa or hall table with a phone?
Playablilty - 5
Very playable, nicely laid out objects. No stomping here!
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 4/5
I’m not too sure what the theme was, I’m getting alone person just starting out, so using an assortment of
furniture that’s not matchy matchy just what he can find on the cheap? If I’m right I like it (if I’m wrong I
still like it.) a few more pics on the walls would be nice,
Build Skill: 5/5
A basic build, but done very nicely, lots of different colours that would normally not go together, but in this
they seem to work.
Playability: 5/5
Looks very playable, glad to see the staples like fire alarm, phone and house alarm.
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
All requirements there, lots of space left for an extension
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 4.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Plane and simple and I love the decoration. Color is nice. I feel the outdoor would have needed more
landscaping
72/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 3
It's a good start to the contest, but the house looks very staid and unlived in - there are lots of unused
spaces, and the colours theme, whilst a good idea, would probably have worked with a more neutral colour
pattern for the main decor, with just a few splashes of colour here and there.
Build Skill - 3
I'm aware that this is a very new game to you, and in light of this, this is a good first attempt. It is,
however, very boxy and unrealistic - there are some great tutorials on the site here and maybe having a look at
details on houses around you, such as window placement, will help you to bring a little more realism to your
game.
Playablilty - 4
Room certainly isn't an issue here, lot's of space. I can see you have a microwave in a corner with will be
inaccessible without a hack, which is why you have lost a point here.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 3/5
You said you had a colour theme but I think you have actually used too much colour. Instead of making all rooms
one different colour, try instead to make them maybe 2 predominant colours and then use hints of other colours
in accessories and appliances. There is a lot of unused wasted space, the floor plan is nice, but lacking in
'stuff'. You have squished in a dinette in the kitchen when with all the space you have you could have pulled
off a separate dining room all on its own. Great try for your first time though and I look forward to seeing
you grow through the competition.
Build Skill: 3/5
Outside it does appear a wee bit boxy, have a go at playing with different wall placements, you can make bay
windows, use columns to create awnings etc. and for a better roof effect try running the roof in together,
heres a few tips on roofing http://mikeinside.modthesims2.com/b...roof/index.html, and some tips on making
houses less box like http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=191530.
Just a bit more garden wise and using different terrain paints is good too.
Playability: 5/5
Lots of space so very playable
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 4/5
All requirements there, not too much space left for extension, but still plenty of room to fill before an
extension is needed!
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL - 4
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME - 4
REQUIREMENTS – 5
I think you are there and I like your decoration. I have reservation about the outside.I think landscaping the
outdoor would have been really good.
62/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
I love the jewel-toned colours you have inside, and I think they match the look you were trying to go for with
the house pretty well, especially the Belhooven Maroo windows.
Build Skill - 3.5
Boxy, and I think the roof would have worked better at a lower angle. The landscaping is pretty basic, and it
feels like there is a lot of wasted potential in the back garden. The layout on the upper floor is great,
however - good use of space to get the best out of it.
Playablilty - 5
Very playable and well laid-out.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 4.5/5
I’m not too sure who this is intended for, maybe a family judging by the hamster cage and the pool? It looks
like a nice spacious family house anyway. I like the blues you have used, it flows nicely from the outside
through the house but does not overwhelm the viewer. I also like that there is a decent amount of art on walls
and they are not bare, and the house looks lived in with not too much unused space.
Build Skill: 4.5/5
I really like the shape you have made of this one, its not too boxy and the roof lines flow together nicely.
Where you missed out on the .5 for me is in the garden department, you have a good front garden, maybe pop some
dirt terrain under the flowers, shrubs and trees and even the gate opening, just so its not so perfect. Also
you have a really large area with nothing in it, I know you needed to leave room for an extension but maybe
even a tree here or swing set or something could have been good.
Playability: 5/5
Lots of room to move and smustle in here, and that bathroom has plenty of room to swing a cat in!
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
All requirements here, plenty of space for an extension.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 4.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
The house is nice just that landscaping could have brought out more of its beauty. I feel the color match in
the sitting room is a bit dull.But in all nice house.
70.5/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
Very clean and modern, without being oversanitised and unlived in. I particularly like the flipped floorplan
and the blues matched with that particular wooden flooring.
Build Skill - 5
No plain box here! every inch of space seems well-used, with defined areas even in an open-plan layout. The
patio area in the garden is particularly great, I think I may end up stealing that floor tile/ edge trim idea!
Playablilty - 4
You're losing a point here as some of the diagonals look like they will inspire stomping/unuseable areas - the
main area I am seeing is in the nook/tv area, which whilst great IRL may b e a bit too much of a squeeze for
stroppy sims.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Lot Theme: 5/5
Modern family theme pulled off to a tee. From inside to out its all modern and cohesive, and very attractive to
look at.
Build Skill: 5/5
Nothing to fault here, fabulous landscaping, I love the patio area by the spa, and the patio upstairs.
Playability: 4.5/5
Most of it looks playable, a chair in the lounge looks like it may obstruct the sofa a wee bit , and kiddy’s
may not be able to get into the toybox very well downstairs.
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 4.5/5
There isn't a lot of room for an extension, unless you go up but then with the patio there that would be really
changing the look of it a lot.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 5
BUILD SKILL - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME - 5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Just simply lovely. I like everything about your building
73/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
Can I move here, please? The tropical planting and the yellow siding really make this lot pop, it looks great.
The light country feel inside feels particularl;y lived-in, and makes this feel like a home, rather than a
holiday home.
Build Skill - 4.5
The different riooflines on the porch add some visual interest to the front of the lot, and the layouf of the
garden along with the house works well. The open-plan living space with it's dividers is a good, realistic
area. The only reason you lost .5 of a point is the roof on the main part of the house - it feels a little
uninspired.
Playablilty - 5
Great, would work well in any game, routing looks fine.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 5/5
This is clearly for a family and it shows! I cant actually stop looking at your pictures!
Build Skill: 5/5
A very attractive build, I love the porch and the way you have made the roof above it, the garden is very eye
catching, (I'd be hireing a gardner though too much for me!)
Playability: 5/5
Looks very playable
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
Everything present and clear, thankyou for pointing out where your extension would be.
LOT THEME - 5
BUILD SKILL - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Absolutely lovely.
74.5/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
A lovely, clean, 50's-does-the-future lot. Great use of those windows, they usually look so awkward but they
work brilliantly in this lot - not an easy thing to do!
Build Skill - 5
The porch opening is brilliant, the mix of half-walls and full walls works really well to add interest to a
relatively plain lot. The balconies are nice, and blend in very well.
Playablilty - 4
Most of the lot is great, but the downstairs bedroom looks a little cramped.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 4.5/5
Modern family theme present and more! I love how different this is, it almost looks like there’s cc involved on
the outside, in fact I even loaded up the game to check on that window, (as I’ve never used it or noticed it
before! The only downside is it seems a little bit bare, there seems to be quite a bit of empty space,
especially in the master bedroom, its so big, maybe a walk in closet could have been used?
Build Skill: 5/5
Love your building style here, absolutely adore the front porch. Very nice tidy garden too (wish mine looked
tidy!)
Playability 5/5
Lots of room for sims to move n groove
Overall Theme 5/5
Requirements: 4.5/5
I feel you'd be pushed to add a decent sized extension to this, otherwise everything is all present.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 5
BUILD SKILL - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Simply gorgeous
73/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 4
It's a family home, but the wallpapers don't really seem to blend in that well with the furniture used -
everything just seems a little mismatched and 'off', I can't quite put my finger on why.
Build Skill - 4
It's a little bit plain, but you've gone out on a limb and added a basement here, and it works well in the
context of the house.
Playablilty - 4
Lots of space and no routing issues I can see, but playing basements can be a little tricky set into
foundations all the way as this one is.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 3.5/5
While this is clearly for a family, I’m finding that is seems a bit empty of 'life' so to speak. There’s a lot
of room, but you haven’t really filled it with much, apart from the dining table in the middle it seems
everything else is pushed to the sides and then there’s a big space left in the middle. You have a lovely foyer
up stairs and I like that it overlooks the front door, but again there’s nothing up there (except for two
plants) There doesn’t seem to be an abundance of pictures on walls in hallways either. Its a great start I
would have liked you to push it a bit further though
Build Skill: 3.5/5
The outside is a wee bit boxy, and there seems to be contrasting colours, which makes it seem 'busy'. Some
terrain paint under the flowers and trees to give a bit of a dirt effect is a bonus too. I like you have
included a basement, and I’m always one for sectioning off areas inside using that small fence 'thing' (forget
what its called) to give it a finished look, well done there!
Playability: 5/5
Very playable lots of room to move.
Overall theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
Thank you for pointing out where your extension would go, otherwise I most probably wouldn’t have given you a
5.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL – 4
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 4.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Like your design, and liked your sitting spacing. I feel some of the empty spaces would have needed decoration
66.5/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 4
I love the ised of a loft-themed house and a 'hood full of refurbishments, but I'm afraid you're losing a point
here because I'm not seeing much of the 'raise a family here' element in this lot (I'm sorry, I feel pretty
mean putting that!). Otherwise, the theme of the lot is very clear and well-presented.
Build Skill - 5
The lot looks great - it's well laid out, has a cohesive 'factory' element and everything works well. Attention
to details such as the column supporting the upstairs floor and the wallpaper going the full two storeys are
important in bringing realism to a lot.
Playablilty - 5
Very playable, I can see this lot being very fun to play, with little stomping. I think the fenced-off patio is
great for minimising stray damage!
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 5/5
I’m in love with refurbishments at the moment and this toots my horn! I love the 'bedheads' I will be stealing
that idea It reminds me a bit of Mary Margaret and Emma’s apartment in Once Upon a Time.
Great theme hope to see more refurbishments in the contest.
Build Skill: 4.5/5
Factories do tend to be quite boxy I understand that, but my eye just keeps going to the empty space above the
front door, maybe an awning would have helped break that up? There does seem to be a lot of unused space, but I
forgive that for this one as they are struggling students, though how they afforded such an expensive fish tank
I don’t know!
Playability: 5/5
Looks very playable
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
Plenty of room for an extension, all other requirements accounted for.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL - 4
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME - 4
REQUIREMENTS – 5
I like your house just that I feel like it’s a bit boxy outside. But in all I feel you did great.
70.5/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
This is great - it really does look like a house that has experiences dome remodelling over time. It certainly
feels like it belongs somewhere sunny and humid!
Build Skill - 5
This is a great lot - things like the raised columns, glass carport and the placement of the windows all give a
highly realistic look to the lot without sacrificing playability. The sunken dining area is a great touch.
Playablilty - 4
Some of the doorways look like they would cause issues, especially up on the second floor where they are in
such close proximity, but other than that, the lot looks very playable. The wood burner looks like it might be
a little tricky to use in the corner, and may end up just being decorative because of this.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 5/5
I love your little wee backstory and it does look like its been through a few different remodels (in a good
way!) It looks so homely and comfortable, there’s plenty of artwork on the walls, all the space is used
wonderfully, there are a lot of different colours but they don’t clash with one another just flo nice and
harmonious together.
Build Skill: 5/5
Loving this build, its like a cornetto ice cream with 'no boring bits!' I like you've added a carport, and I
really like the split level element, also love the breakfast bar and the flower boxes along the upstairs to
cordon off the stairwell. If I could nit pick and find something to moan about it would be.... no cant find
anything!
Playability: 5/5
Even though its filled to the brim it still looks very playable. Even the teeny tiny bedroom.
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
All requirements present and accounted for, with enough room for an expansion.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL - 5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME - 4
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Simple and lovely and nice color combination. Land scaping is nice but could be improved upon
72/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 5
Love this., Lived-in country, without being OTT or twee - it's a fine line to 3walk, but you've managed it
really well here. It looks like a neat place to raise a family, good job.
Build Skill - 4
I like what you've done, but something about the roof looks a little off - maybe a different roof or a slightly
different angle on the main section could make this 'pop' a little more.
Playablilty - 5
Playable clutter - one of my favourite things, especially when it's done right like it is here.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 5/5
Loving this, its so pretty and a wee bit country, I love that its lived in and there’s things on shelves and
tables and lots of pictures on walls, and the toys in the lounge really give it a family feel.
Build Skill: 5/5
A very nice clean build, I really like your garden area, and your patio with the hammock just makes me want to
kick back and relax. Liking you have the teeny tiny divider thingys to section off room.
Playability: 4.5/5
Looks fairly playable, there may be a problem with one of the lounge chairs interfering with another, and the
smaller bedroom may encounter a bit of a problem if more than two sims are in there.
Overall Theme: 5.5
Requirements: 4.5/5
Mostly everything here, just not too much room to include an extension.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME – 4.5
BUILD SKILL – 4.5
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 4.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
I like your house,and your decoration.I feel you did great
71.5/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 4
It's clearly a family home, but more a showhome - the little touchers that would make this more personal seem
to be missing, there are very few decorative items giving this a lived-in feel. It's put together well, but
feels a little staid.
Build Skill - 4
Quite blocky - I know I am mentioning roofs in a lot of these, but they really can make all the difference in a
lot! This feels a little plain, and I'm not sure I like the inverted bay-style area where the poorch is - it
doesn't seem to stand out very well and almost feels like an afterthough.
Playablilty - 5
Very playable, lots of open space. The back garden is small, but functional.
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Theme: 3/5
I actually cant tell what your theme is, I’m giving you a 3 because the size of your house makes me think that
its for a family, but as there is nothing to show kids live here I just don’t know. There’s no wall hangings
apart from a clock and a spice rack, and nothing really personal to say anyone lives here.
Build Skill: 3.5/5
While you have the beginnings of a nice shape on the outside it is a bit boxy and the brown tones paired with
just the green box hedging and not colourful flowers make it a wee bit dull. There’s quite a bit of unused
space, especially upstairs. The colour of the master bedroom looks a wee bit out of place to the rest, as all
the other rooms are quite neutral tones, either no pattern or a stripe and then this room is completely
different. I do really like the style of your kitchen.
Playability: 4.5/5
The only thing that’s ruined your playability is the placement of the couches, sims cant sit to watch tv when
couches are not placed facing the tv, (unless you use a hack). It does look nice like this though!
Overall Theme 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
All requirements present and accounted for, and enough room left for an expansion.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL - 4
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME – 4.5
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Your choice of color is okay and I love the decoration. I would have loved more land scaping. I think taking
internal images further to show interior well be be great.In all good work
66.5/75
JUDGE 1
Lot Theme - 4
A neat family home, but I'm not sure if the open plan-style suits on the ground floor. I like they way the
gardens around the lot have been laid out, they add a lot of interest to the lot and give the impression of an
'outdoorsy' family to me.
Build Skill - 4
I do like the way the master bath/bedroom is on the upper floor, it makes this feel a little like this is a
bungalow with a conversion, and I appreciate that getting used to TS2 after 3 feels a little odd - you're
getting there.
Playablilty - 5
Very playable, and I hope you had fun playtesting it!
Overall Theme - 5
Requirements - 5
JUDGE 2
Lot Theme: 3.5/5
The family theme is showing through here, but mainly in one bedroom and a bit outside, I would have liked to
see it a bit more through the house.
Build Skill 3.5/5
I like the colour of the house, but think its a bit too much, maybe a nice shingle or siding would have gone
well on the outside of the second floor, and a wee window would have looked nice in the centre of the roof, to
help break up the blue. You have used a roof that just abruptly ends, it way have been more eye catch to use
one that fits all the way round, as it gives a bit of an unfinished look. Maybe try this tutorial on custom
roofs http://mikeinside.modthesims2.com/b...roof/index.html.
I like the floor plan you have created but feel that you have placed everything against the wall, try using the
middle space as well.
Playability: 5/5
Looks very playable
Overall Theme: 5/5
Requirements: 5/5
All requirements, plenty of room for an extension.
JUDGE 3
LOT THEME - 4
BUILD SKILL - 4
PLAYABILITY - 5
OVERAL THEME - 4
REQUIREMENTS – 5
Nice work.Though I like the house, I feel the roofing was a bit high. Love the decoration.
67/75