Building Contest 2013: 6 - Dream Dormitories

[samoht04]

Building Contests 2013: 6 - Dream Dormitories

   

The Task:
Dorms are almost as important as the education at University. Dorms are where the parties and cool kids are at, of course there are Fraternities and Sororities but they can be fairly snobby. It's the Dorms that have the most fun, so a Dorm is very important. Your task is to build the perfect dorm, with all the party requirements to have a vibrant social life but also to have some chance at keeping up with the work load!

Additional Information:
If you do not own University you may still take part, instead of having a Dormitory Lot you can build a Residential Lot with 8 Beds. If you own University Life you will find the Dormitory Lot Designation under Community Lots.

Entry Specifications:

• Lot Type: Residential or Dormitory
• Lot Size: 30x30 or Larger
• Budget: $150,000
• Content Restrictions: There are no additional content restrictions.
• Number of Bed Spaces: Minimum of 8 (Must be separate Beds)
• Other Specifications:
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms suitable for Communal Living
  • Common Room
  • Study Room
  • Party Room/Activities
• Optional Specifications:
  • Party Activities
  • Skill Items
  • Kitchen

Contest Start Date: Sunday, 24th March - 12:00am
Contest End Date: Saturday, 6th April - 11:59pm

For instructions on how to enter the Contests follow this link.

Only post in this thread if you are posting an entry or you are asking a question, we would prefer however if questions were PMed to us. If you have any questions please PM the Contest Team: samoht04, Lilygirl and Ausette. Ensure all receive your question to ensure it gets answered as quickly as possible.

[samoht04]

Just a reminder that for the Dormitory Lot Zone to appear as an option you have to be in the University World. 

[PandaChelsea]

Okay, asked question on facebook, but am still slightly confused since I have never entered a contest. How do I go about submitting entry? Posting it on the forum and all? Do I upload it to the Sims 3 site and post link? Or do I package it and post a link to the package?

[samoht04]

Okay, asked question on facebook, but am still slightly confused since I have never entered a contest. How do I go about submitting entry? Posting it on the forum and all? Do I upload it to the Sims 3 site and post link? Or do I package it and post a link to the package?

Welcome to the forum! There are instructions in this thread as well as the Contest rules, if you have any more questions please do PM Lilygirl, Ausette or Myself and we can help you out if the tutorials do not answer your questions. 

[PandaChelsea]

Welcome to the forum! There are instructions in this thread as well as the Contest rules, if you have any more questions please do PM Lilygirl, Ausette or Myself and we can help you out if the tutorials do not answer your questions. 

Thank you. I think I understand. The tutorial was very helpful. I am going to get the dorm finished and try to upload today. I will message if I have further questions. Thank you again for the help.

[Agneza]

What is common room-sorry I don't know, and what about kitchen ? 

[samoht04]

What is common room-sorry I don't know, and what about kitchen ? 

An entertainment room, normally for relaxing in. Ah, I had forgotten to put the kitchen on the list! I will add it to optional specifications but I'm sure people will include one, it's optional since some may not have and we're a few days in so don't want to force anyone to add something else in if they don't want to. 

[PandaChelsea]

Le Party Dorm
Lot Size: 40 x 40
Bedrooms: 8 bedrooms.  14 beds to sleep in.
Bathrooms: 2 Communal Bathrooms
Lot Value:  $144,778
Expasions Required: Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, Pets, Showtime, Supernatural, Seasons, & University Life,
Description: Is your Sim a party animal? But, he/she still wants to pass their class? Then, this co-ed dorm is for you! It is equipped with everything needed to study during the day and party all night! Every room comes with it own bookshelf and chairs to lounge in. Downstairs there are top of the line computers to study or blog about who is flirting with who. Outside you will find a beautiful bonfire pit surrounded by a several party actives, that might get you in trouble with the police. But, do not fear, after the party is busted you can game out upstairs by shooting some pool or going old school with arcade games. Or if that's not your style, just lounge in the common room and watch television. And, if you happen to be hungry, do not fear, the kitchen is well equipped to feed even the hungriest of people with two fridges and stoves. So, dear Simmers! I hope you enjoy your stay at University!!!

[ladybug53]

Ainsley Hall .
by ladybug53 .

Lot Size : 40x40 .
Price Furnished : 149,739 .
Price Unfurnished : 93,299 .

Expansions Used : University Life - Ambitions - Pets .
Stuff Packs Used : None

Free Stuff from The Store : Earth Day

Main Floor : Kitchen , Dining Room , Sitting Area , Common Room , Computer/Study Room .
Second Floor : Two Bedrooms , Two Bathrooms , Two Skill Rooms ( Fitness and Art ) , Pool Table Area .
Third Floor : Six Bedrooms , Two Bathrooms , Sitting Area and a Chess Table Area .
Outside : Plink Plong Table and a Rip-Roaring Bonfire Pit .


Ainsley Hall has everything a sim needs while away from home . Each sim can have their very own private bedroom . Some have double beds and some have single beds . The choice is yours . There are rooms for socializing or maybe a keg party and some for the serious who prefers to study or maybe work on your skills . Enjoy your stay !



Link for Download : Here

[Neashaleigh]

"Number of Bed Spaces: Minimum of 8 (Must be separate Beds)"


Can bunk beds be used?

[samoht04]

"Number of Bed Spaces: Minimum of 8 (Must be separate Beds)"

Can bunk beds be used?

Yes. What the rule means is that you need to make sure 8 Sims can have a bed each, you couldn't have say 4 double beds because the Roommies wouldn't sleep in the same bed.

[Neashaleigh]

I see, thanks

[Gheez]

Rainbow Rooms - Dormitory

Lot size: 30 x 30
Catalog price: £107,644
Lot Type: Dormitory
Accomodation: 8 beds, 2 baths, kitchen/common room, party room, study, secret room
Expansions required: World Adventures, Ambitions, Pets, Generations, Showtime, Supernatural, University (patched to 1.50.56)
Store content: None
Swap Shop content: 3/4 tiled wall - Too Fudgy For Ducks


So, you're about to start on the next adventure in life by going to university?  Well, you'll need somewhere to stay and, if you take the advice of Professor Samoht04 who said that dorms are where the parties and cool kids are at, then you'll be looking for a dorm.  Well, look no further, you've found one.

The Rainbow Rooms dormitory compound is divided into three annexes: sleeping, studying and socialising.  The separation ensures that any wild partying will not disturb the serious student or disrupt the sleep of anyone on a different schedule.

Sleeping accommodation is provided by an annex of eight separate rooms. Each complete with bed, dresser, desk and bookcase. All that is missing is you and your personal affects.  Please note that these rooms are single occupancy only, however there are several opportunities for couples to become closer provided within the compound.

The study annex is furnished with a vast array of books, two desktop computers (with space for you to use your personal laptop) and a seating area for reading or discussion in front of the white board. A secret room contains the sustenance to enable you to study long hours, if necessary.

The social annex contains the common room, with a large flat screen tv and gaming console, the fully functional fitted kitchen and the party room, that is dedicated to music and dance.

The compound also contains two bathrooms, two herb gardens, a photo booth, a hot tub and a little something for the stargazer.

During your stay, at Rainbow Rooms, please avail yourself of one of the bicycles, the cars or perhaps indulge your inner rebel by riding the custom made pink motorcycle.

We look forward to welcoming you.






Please Note:

• There may be an issue with the door to the secret room. If your sim complains that they can't open it, please go into build/buy mode and move the door out and back into position; they will then be able to use the door.  Apologies for not being able to solve this.
• If you do not wish to download the bathroom tiled wallpaper then I believe that the game will just replace it with an alternative.
• The lot should be placed on a community lot space (visitors allowed).  When placed, the dustbin/garbage can has a tendency to jump from its position at the back gate, by the cars, out to the front gate. I've also found that the notice board/mailbox tends to jump around to the right front of the building. I have no idea why it does this.  Activate 'moveobjects on' to put it back, in front of the tree.
• Finally, if you place the dormitory in a 'normal' town, you'll have a community lot with a working stove.  Well, I thought that was interesting, anyway 

Download Link

[Gulliver the cat!]

Jefferson Hall
Size of Lot: 40 x 40
Lot Value: $133,858
6 bedrooms (8 beds), 2 communal bathrooms
Expansions/Stuff Packs Used: Pets, Ambitions, Town Life Stuff, Seasons, Generations, Diesel Stuff, Supernatural, Late Night, University Life
Store Content: None

This spacious dorm is an ideal home away from home.

[rarespawn]

It's Academic!
by rarespawn

Lot Size: 30 x 30
Lot Value: 149,976
Content Used: Seasons, Ambitions, Pets, Showtime, Late Night, University, High End Loft.
# of Bed Spaces: 8
Description: All ambitious sims agree that going to University is no time to rest on your laurels! Whether it be science, chemistry, alchemy, art, or even inventing, we have all the equipment you need to get ahead in skills and life!  Enjoy your weekends grilling off the back porch with friends while enjoying a dip in our relaxing hot tubs!  Each of eight bedrooms comes fully equipped for your personal use, complete with a mini fridge!

Main Floor: 8 single bedrooms equipped with a dresser, sink, mirror, bookcase, mini fridge, table, chair, and bed.  8 Bathrooms, 6 showers, kitchen, and full dining room!
Second Floor: Arts and Crafts Room, Science Room, Inventing Room, Study Room, TV Room, Community deck/Recreation area with hot tubs and fire pits.

Welcome to It's Academic!  Your premier dormitory destination!

Choose from one of eight private bedrooms!

Each room comes well equipped for the above average student.

Efficiency is key!

Enjoy a meal in our common dining area.

Wash off the grime from that chemistry experiment gone wrong in one of six colorful shower rooms!

Use one of the four provided laptop study desks for work or play.

Enjoy the plethora of skill building equipment including an alchemy bench, a chemistry bench, an inventors bench, easels, sculpting stations, a treadmill, a science machine, and even musical instruments!  Not to mention a TV room!

At the end of a long day, relax and take in some calming socialization around a fire pit.

 And enjoy a dip in the hot tub while you and your friends whip up some food on the grill!


It's Academic!  The overachiever's home away from home!