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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2024, 06:45:07 AM »
On the tropical house challenge, is there a certain shell we need to use or is it just the rules listed (3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no bigger than 40x40 etc.)?
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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2024, 07:31:57 AM »
No shell. Just free-build a house, according to the rules stated here.  (3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no bigger than 40x40, etc.)

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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2024, 11:45:01 AM »
Landscaping done!!





I went kitchen/lighting hunting this morning and found some cute stuff.

Looking at possibly this set for kitchen:

Scania Kitchen - Surfaces - Dec.2011
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3/title/scania-kitchen-surfaces/id/1119160/

Scania Kitchen - Part 2 - Mar.2012
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-sets-objects-kitchen/title/scania-kitchen-part-2/id/1136682/

Looking through some of Dots stuff for lighting.

DOT / Downloads / Sims 3
https://www.thesimsresource.com/artists/DOT/downloads/browse/category/sims3/skipsetitems/1

I -really- like this kitchen and the rest of the coastal set.

Coastal Kitchen - June.2014
https://www.thesimsresource.com/downloads/details/category/sims3-sets-objects-kitchen/title/coastal-kitchen/id/1244224/

Thank you Lapaige for Sharing!! That set makes me want to download it and it's recommended add-on sets and look through them. :) 

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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2024, 01:47:46 PM »
Mine's wanting to be a Mediterranean style with a lot of red, orange and yellow in the interior. I guess I've built a lot using greens and blues, and grays for Cape Albacore and am ready for something different. I'll post WIP pictures soon.
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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2024, 02:11:38 PM »
I ran out of steam (and patience with trying to recolor stuff).  :o




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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2024, 08:13:32 PM »
– Lapaige, Your house is looking great!! Love the colors, the rodies and the layout!!

Where's the column from and the rug you used in the diningroom?

I got some CC downloaded and backed up, but not installed yet.

– Cheeseweasel, sounds good!!  Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. :)

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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2024, 06:46:52 AM »
Thank you!! :)

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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2024, 03:51:29 PM »
Here's what I have pictures of so far. I'm working on the upstairs now. I was fixing up Alberto's room and thought since he lived on coast, he might enjoy a boat bed. Then I saw the name of the bed: "I'm in a boat," and remembered his background. Rather than consider to potential trauma that might cause him, I had an onery streak and made his entire room boat and water themed.   ;D

















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Re: Build Challenge ~ Livin' in the Tropics
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2024, 04:07:45 PM »
Oh my gosh! I didn't realize you were taking my story into consideration. Thank you!  I hadn't even thought of his trauma. In fact, I've created his family and one of his traits is that he loves to swim.
Now having said that, in the books he's become very proficient in not only operating the boats but has become an
 nexpert diver.

One day he was with his family, including his dog Finn, a golden lab. They were playing aroud in fairly shallow water when suddenly Finn took off, leaping over Alberto to attack a shark that was looking for a little Alberto snack. Finn saved Alberto's life but not without suffering some injuries of his own. He did recover and simply died of old age. There are 27 books in this series. :D