I was surprised to log on tonight and find a message in the Creative Corner with the subject \"for addict1220.\" What I read inside meant a lot to me, and so I wanted to archive it here...
\r\n\"I just wanted to say as a noob to sims forums thank you. you have obviously taken the time to answer most if not all of the threads you read And you\'ve always said something positive. It is so daunting when you see every one responding to threads because they are known names ( don\'t get me wrong there nothing wrong with that at all) it is just nice to know that the known simmers are reading our posts to.\"
phoe xx
To those who have expressed interest, I\'m posting the rules and info for the first challenge here, so it won\'t get cut off by the forum issue with pictures.
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The Build-n-Share challenges will be posted Wednesday of each week and run through the following Tuesday night. Results will be posted one week after all entries have been submitted.
The benefits:
Each entry into the competition will receive an automatic rec (recommendation) on their entry lot. First, second, and third places will receive additional recs. First place will receive 3 recs, second place will receive 2 r ecs, and first place will receive 1 rec on additional lots from the builder. Winners may request recs on a particular build/s by providing links to the related lots once results are posted.
Weekly challenges also create an opportunity for community on the forum site. We get to know one another\u2019s names, share news, builds, and positive words. This is a chance to get your name out there, and hopefully make a few friends along the way.
The rules:
All entries must be original work. Any competitor who submits another builder\u2019s work will be disqualified and banned from any future Build-n-Share challenge. These competitors will also be removed from the Yahoo! Group 321 Builders\u2019 Boulevard if they have chosen to join (membership of the Yahoo! group is not required to enter a Build-a-Lot challenge).
Any object that is purchased from the Sims 3 store may not yet be on my system, so please realize that when I judge, I may see a substituted item instead. You may use these objects, just please recognize this caveat of the store.
Please try to post one photo with your official lot entry post. Directions are posted below in the replies section. Links to additional photos would also be helpful. I plan to download and check out lots, but if numbers get too big, this may delay the weekly winners post a bit. Photos are nice to publicize your lot anyway, so you could use them then as well. Unfortunately, there is currently no way to do this on the Sims 3 site, so if you choose to include photos, you might want to make a story and include your pics there. Please provide a link to this story so I know to check it if you use this option. The other option is to provide a link to a separate online hosting site.
Entries must be submitted by the deadline, midnight Tuesday (the week after the posted competition begins).
An additional opportunity:
I have created a Yahoo! Group for builders. It can be accessed at http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/buildersboulevard/. You do not have to be a member to enter. Those who compete in three challenges (whether they are a winner or not), will become moderators and able to add photos of their builds to the site as well as a link to their Sims 3 page.
Challenge Number One
This week\u2019s challenge actually consists of two projects. Creating a sim and creating a lot. You may enter just the lot or both of the challenges. Winners will be announced for each, creating an opportunity for six possible winners this week.
The Sim:
Create a representative for your building firm. This may be a \u201Csimself\u201D or a pretty face for the public. Your sim may be uploaded with the lot or separately (from the sim bin).
The Lot:
Create your building firm. It can be a community lot or \u201Chome business.\u201D It can be as big or small as you want on whichever size lot works best for you. You may also choose the style of your building (ie. ultra-modern, country, etc). Also create a name for your firm. This is the name we will associate with you and all of your builds in the Build-n-Share challenges. You should include this name in the deion of your lot when you upload it to The Exchange.
Some tips for your build:
Consider your usual architectural style in your build. If your builds are all ultra-modern, perhaps your firm should be, too. Are you more eclectic? Reflect that in your build.
Don\u2019t forget the outside. We\u2019re talking curb appeal. Play with those terrain tools and great new trees and flowers.
Play up your lot with your post. Give us details about your new lot. Think of it like a sales pitch. Also, for this first one, please include your firm name and a little background on your experience. If we have enough interest, I may break things down into levels of experience so brand-new players aren\u2019t competing against the \u201Cpros.\u201D
Deadline:Tuesday, June 9 at midnight.
OK, I think that\u2019s it. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Happy Building!
Addict
I\'ve been working on a design firm for a few days now. I finally sat down and decided it had to be finished before I stood up again (or at least shut down the game...lol). I hope you will enjoy it.
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I am so pleased to announce that the interest in the weekly Build-n-Share competition is even higher than I possibly imagined. So far, in our first challenge, we have 19 players who have posted lots or announced their intention to enter!!!!
\r\nThe level of builds so far has been amazing, too. I\'m not sure if it\'s because all the die-hards are the ones who first sought out the game at its release, but the level of builds I\'m seeing already is absolutely astounding. I\'m glad I\'m judging and not competing! : ) Though that job is certainly going to be tough enough.
\r\nHappy simming,
\r\nAddict
Played entirely too much Sims today. Fortunately, teaching wraps up Friday, so I\'m not neglecting too much work. : )
\r\nToday I decided to start a builders\' group on Yahoo! as well as a weekly building challenge. I have realized that my favorite part of The Sims is the community surrounding it, and I hope to establish one here. Hopefully if you\'re reading this, you\'ll consider joining one or both!
\r\nBuild-n-Share Weekly Challenges
\r\nWeek One Challenge Link:
\r\nhttp://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/3599.page
\r\n321 Builders\' Boulevard Yahoo! Group:
\r\nhttp://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/buildersboulevard/
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