Architectural Design Playthrough

[MrsFlynn]

Silly me did a repeat job with a client that wanted a writing room. First time I did it I got a terrible review, so I figure I might be able to do better this time. -- Yeah, nope!!

Grumped that it was too cluttered. And can't get to new items.

I did take a tip from Nindigo and proudly made the renovation my own by making the rooms slightly bigger so there was room to get to said desk with computer and chair.

I didn't make the living room bigger, but did re-arrange it so that it had room around the coffee instead of the furniture looking like it was all crammed together.

Next time I'm in game, I'll go get photos of the house I'm talking about so you can have a peeksee.

I think I did an awesome job on the renovation and am proud of it even though I got a terrible review.

[Nindigo]

I just had a funny experience.

VJ was to renovate a client's bedroom, so he did. The client, who is an unlucky military dude who dislikes art, got a new and more expensive bedroom set. His reaction? 'I can't live in this squalor! You have to give me the bare minimum for living, before I let you leave!'. It sounded so desperate that I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I then had VJ add the expensive laptop to the desk in the bedroom. Client's reaction? 'I can't live in this squalor! Yada-yada...'. The window displaying the requirements for the renovation stuck, but it disappeared when I clicked the jobs button in the profession tab. I assume everything is back to normal now. I wonder if the client's reaction was due to the fact that I took his curtains away. I thought I was doing him a favor, as he dislikes decor. *shrugs*

[MrsFlynn]

I'm not really sure how the algorithm works for the AD Career. It's disheartening how mean it is in it's review mechanics.

I've tried before to appease the algorithm for the career and sometimes it helps sometimes it doesn't.

[Nindigo]

I have an idea, MrsFlynn, because this profession is a lot of grind and not very rewarding at all - especially to someone like me, who doesn't really care about NPC homes. Also, I'm not a builder. I find enjoyment in other things than designing. VJ has a workday currently, but I don't feel like starting a job like at all. So, what I'm saying is, that I will stop here with this profession. It should be fun to play, but the fun went away

I'm invested in my little Twinbrook family though. VJ could take up something else. Just...not stylist, please? Lol, I usually dislike the dressing-up aspect of the game, and changing the looks of residents. I was a tomboy in childhood when other girls played with dolls. It does come over me sometimes, but I don't really want to feel forced. If that is okay?

[MrsFlynn]

Oh yeah!! No problem!!

I'm on the fence about playing some more as well. I want to still give it a little more time Just because I only got back into it a couple of nights ago. It has been somewhat discouraging.

However, with the tip you shared of making the renovation your own. I want to play like that for a little while longer before quitting. At least one full work day if I am on the ball I can get one or two jobs done in a day.

I'm not sure what to try next. Give me a few days and we'll see if we can come up with something then.

[Nindigo]

You play for as long as you want <3

I wouldn't mind playing with inventing next, because I learned today that you can get a hold of some nice items using the time travel machine. That speaks to my curiosity and...um, greed

[MrsFlynn]

That sounds good. If you'd like, you can start and play for a little bit to get a feel for it. If you'd like you can start a Playthrough thread for it as well?

[Nindigo]

*bobs a curtsy* Thank you, Your Grace <3

[MrsFlynn]

Here's photos of one of the renovations that I got a terrible review from but absolutely -love- how the renovation turned out.

Had to look some information up via Sims Wiki. *Blush* This is the Bayless family home. I notice there aren't any photos of what it originally looked like and I didn't take any before photos.

Front:


Main Floor:


Loft Area:


Back Porch:

[MrsFlynn]

I'm still playing a this career a little more. It's Friday in my game. I'm going to play through the weekend, painting. See what jobs come in on Monday and most likely be done then.

My goal is to complete 12 jobs. lol 

As of right now I've finished job 10. Which was a good review. But I feel the client was a lot more easy going and did have more room in their house for the items asked for.

To where job 9 = terrible review, but their house was dark, cramped and there wasn't a lot of room to add the items asked for.