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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #75 on: June 07, 2018, 11:51:30 AM »
Question #2
Are we allowed to add a "modern touch" or two to our Dutch Colonial style?
My question is, I guess, are we allowed artistic  liberty in our interpretation of the architectural style?

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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #76 on: June 07, 2018, 03:53:40 PM »
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I hope you've been feeling better lately.

I have another question about Build Challenge #3.
How do I calculate the use of roof trim in a minor color? Do I subtract $125 for each click?
Or does it not matter since roofing materials are free?

Roofing materials are part of the cost so for each 'complete roof piece' it would be one use of a minor color ($125) if it is not in your main color option. The trims are the same cost, so for each 'complete use-one whole roof piece' that would be a cost of one minor color...if not in your main color choice.
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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #77 on: June 07, 2018, 03:55:12 PM »
Question #2
Are we allowed to add a "modern touch" or two to our Dutch Colonial style?
My question is, I guess, are we allowed artistic  liberty in our interpretation of the architectural style?

Up to you but the challenge states the Dutch Colonial Style is the style built in. I would say that if the main design elements of that style are clearly recognizable then you would have met that particular requirement.
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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #78 on: June 07, 2018, 04:31:20 PM »
@Playalot
I hope you've been feeling better lately.

I have another question about Build Challenge #3.
How do I calculate the use of roof trim in a minor color? Do I subtract $125 for each click?
Or does it not matter since roofing materials are free?

Roofing materials are part of the cost so for each 'complete roof piece' it would be one use of a minor color ($125) if it is not in your main color option. The trims are the same cost, so for each 'complete use-one whole roof piece' that would be a cost of one minor color...if not in your main color choice.

Thank you for your responses.
Now that I've actually played around with the exterior elements, I've found no need to "stray" from the Dutch Colonial style, hehe.
I'm still a little unclear about the roofing.
For example, say I have 4 rooms, a portico, and 2 dormers.  If they aren't my main color, does that mean 7 x $125 = $875?
My problem is that I can't use a single roof piece for the porch--so if my porch requires 6 pieces, for example, does that means $6x125 = $750?

My apologies for my density! I'm just trying to figure out what's budget-efficient styling and what's not.  :P
I'm having so much fun...

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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #79 on: June 07, 2018, 04:36:53 PM »
Yes, basically! I had to rethink my design when I realized just how much the roof and its other elements were going to cost me. It's good to point out that the little fake dormers (roof decoration pieces) will also be a cost if they are not in your main color choice. lol

*edited: Let me clarify about rooms... if say, all your rooms can be covered by one continuous roof piece that would be only one cost of a minor color. It is not room coverage but roofing pieces that are costed.

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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #80 on: June 07, 2018, 04:47:00 PM »
Thank you for reminding me about the fake dormers---I abandoned those to make my own but I'll keep them in mind.

I appreciate the clarification about roofing pieces. I think I counted wrong the first time, lol!
This is such a great challenge idea, Playalot. (But I'm having way too much fun with the exterior at this point, haha)

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Building Challenge #3 Deadline Reminder -
« Reply #81 on: June 07, 2018, 07:19:12 PM »
The challenge deadline is next week - Wed. June. 13th 12am-midnight.
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Poll Open!! = Building Challenge #3
« Reply #82 on: June 15, 2018, 12:27:49 AM »
Poll is now open to voting. :)

2018 Building Challenge #3 Voting Poll
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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #83 on: June 17, 2018, 10:45:54 PM »
Challenge 3 poll experienced technical difficulties so once again, everyone needs to head over to it and place their vote again.

Vote here: http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=29968.0

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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #84 on: June 24, 2018, 07:40:16 PM »
The winner of the Color Challenge is @LBelle2015



Congratulations LBelle2015  :) Your build is stunning.

http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=29968.0

Thank you for all those wonderful entries! Now you can take a look and see who build which house on the polls thread.  8)
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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #85 on: June 24, 2018, 09:09:42 PM »
Congrats LBelle2015!!

Now that the challenge winner has been announce, if you choose you can upload your build to the gallery.

How-To: Save A House/Lot To Library and Sharing it to Gallery
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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #86 on: June 25, 2018, 03:34:45 AM »
Congratulations LBelle2015!  Great build 8).

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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #87 on: June 25, 2018, 05:00:44 AM »
Thank you! It was fun doing this build. I have uploaded it to the gallery. I hope you enjoy the house!

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Re: 2018 TS4 Building Challenges Discussion Thread
« Reply #88 on: June 30, 2018, 01:25:28 AM »
You're welcome @LBelle2015 :)!  I've uploaded my house for this challenge, as well.

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2018 Building Challenge 4 - Water Water Everywhere
« Reply #89 on: July 10, 2018, 12:13:24 PM »
Ever looked at those amazing water themed builds on the gallery and wondered how on earth the builder did that? Well, now it's your time to learn. This build is to be not quite all about water, but mostly. Take a community lot type and imagine it with water. Simple, right?

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2018 Building Challenge 4
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