2017 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread

[Playalot]

The 2017 Building Challenge is now live with our first challenge being dedicated to toddlers. Each month we will post a new challenge with it's own rules. You can enter just one or them all. Of course we hope you will enter them all but that is entirely up to you.

At any time you can ask MrsFlynn or Playalot for clarification or the rules or post any general questions here in this thread. Please do not post anything that is a strategy or tip so that we can ensure everyone has a fair opportunity for completing each challenge.

Let the 2017 Building Challenge Begin!

Here is a link to the rules and challenge:

S4 Building Challenges Rules
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27852.msg458762#msg458762

Toddler Surprise! Challenge (Building Challenge #1 2017)
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=27853.msg458763#msg458763


Start Date: Wed. Jan.18th
Photos Due: Wed. Feb.22nd


Entry Rules:

1 entry per member, per contest.
8-10 photos of the build including one birds-eye view with roof down and walls up and one photo at street-level view with roof up and walls up.

Take photos without drawings/text on photos. We need clear shots of the build. Write a description either under the photo or link you send as part of your entry.

Example Entry Photos:

Street View
Bird's Eye View
Front
Middle
Back


How-To Enter:

1. Upload photos of your build to an image hosting service.
2. Share the image link and description of build with us via pm. (How-To: PM)
- You can use Imgur for example:

Photo Sharing Using Imgur.com
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=22892.msg403214#msg403214

[lesleyj42]

I started participating in the tournament challenge on this forum last fall, but I didn't know there was a building challenge too. This makes me very happy.

Looking forward to participating.

[wfgodot]

Is object resizing allowed?

[MrsFlynn]

Thank you for asking, MoveObjects (MOO) is NOT allowed. Enlarging Objects IS allowed.

@MrsFlynn I have edited your post to reflect the correct rules. Sorry for putting you wrong this morning. 

[lesleyj42]

So MOO is allowed? I thought the Bheeda toddler renovation rules said MOO was not allowed. Just want to be sure before I start.

[Alex]

Can we use bb.showhiddenobjects?

[MrsFlynn]

Thanks for asking about the cheats. I have pmed Play to get some clarification on the cheats - if they're actually allowed or not.

[Playalot]

Sorry about the delay in answering. For the Toddler Challenge:

MOO is NOT allowed

bb.showhiddenobjects is NOT allowed.

Enlarging Objects IS allowed.



@lesleyj42

[Playalot]

Can we use bb.showhiddenobjects?

No, no cheats like this allowed in the Toddler challenge.

[Hechicera]

I have never tried this. I just mocked something up according to the instructions, with $19,500, no cheats or even resize. 

But, I do have a question regarding the included details and the personalities. Since Jesminder has the mixologist aspiration, is three+ barstools on a counter an acceptable replacement for the dining table and two chairs?

[Playalot]

I have never tried this. I just mocked something up according to the instructions, with $19,500, no cheats or even resize. 

But, I do have a question regarding the included details and the personalities. Since Jesminder has the mixologist aspiration, is three+ barstools on a counter an acceptable replacement for the dining table and two chairs?

This is really a strategy question and as such I will simply reply that the rules state which items are required.  And I'll leave it up to you to decide what items may reflect the young couples personalities etc. I'm really happy you're giving it a go as that is what it is all about.

[vancanuckfan86]

Sounds like fun - I just completed the other challenges....I think I'll give this one a try - not that decorating is my strong suit, lol  .

[Alex]

I think there's a typo on the rules page. You've got:

Your budget is $20,000. You must bulldoze the lot and start with an empty apartment. You will need to enable testingcheats on and then use the cheat money 20000

but then later, in the 'setting up your file' bit

Next type money 19500 and hit Enter. Finally, type testingcheats off and hit Enter.

Presumably the first line is right?

[coolsim9999999]

I'm going to finish up the party challenge, and then, do this building one, starting tomorrow.  This looks so cool, Play and MrsFlynn .  I'm glad there's a building challenge again!

[Hechicera]

... not that decorating is my strong suit, lol  .

You and me both. A real life decorator I know, who has seen my real house calls my style "Sparse", with her face guarded and being as polite as possible given her line of work.