Bayou Bijou World Collaboration - New builds available!
Welcome to another builder's collaboration hosted by Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and me soocoolsim ! Introducing Bayou Bijou, a New Orleans / Louisiana inspired world featuring seven areas:
- Map A - French Quarter - all lots taken
- Map B - Garden District - all lots taken
- Map C - Bayou Sauvage - Completed
- Map D - Farming Area - all lots taken
- Map E - Beach Area - E58 available for claiming!
- Map F - City District - all lots taken
- Map G - Lafitte Lagoon - all lots taken
Experienced creators (Intermediate+) are invited to join us in creating builds to add to this empty world. If building is not your forte, but you love decorating, just let us know. We'll try to match you with an appropriate builder to create a shell for you.
Everyone can experience Bayou Bijou taking shape by downloading the empty base world and installing builds as they become available. Constructive comments throughout this process are welcome, so don't be shy. Please keep an eye on the "News and Updates" post for milestones and links to new creations as they become available. You can also check out in-game Bayou Bijou Stories and Sims from players / creators.
Without further ado, onto the details below and come join in the fun!
CLAIMING OVERVIEW
- Download the Bayou Bijou empty base world created by the talented Hidehi2.
- Take a look at the lists of available lots using the Map posts as reference (see links above).
- Indicate you're on board for the collab and sign up for your first claim by replying on this thread with your chosen map lot reference # (eg A8).
- I will update the lists with claims and add download / media links when builds are completed.
Every two weeks (approx the 1st and 15th of the month) a new claiming period starting with a 'Claiming Day' post will begin.During this period, if you are now joining the collab or had a build in progress on Claiming Day, you can claim 1 lot.For ongoing participants, if all previously claimed builds are completed and link(s) submitted by Claiming Day, you may claim up to 2 lots.- Edit! Effective Apr 15/25, after successfully uploading a completed cc-free build, participants may claim another lot if desired. However, max 2 claims in progress remains in place.
BUILDING GUIDELINES
- Please stay within the theme of each map area and general New Orleans, Louisiana inspiration. You have creative freedom otherwise.
- All Expansion Packs OK for use.
- All Stuff Packs OK for use.
- All official EA Store Items OK for use.
- Free EA Store Items OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion.
- NO third-party Custom Content allowed. Please Custard Check your lot file before uploading to double check.
- We highly recommend you play-test your lot before uploading to ensure no routing concerns and downloaders can enjoy your build as intended.
- Another recommendation is to test placement of your final version. This helps identify any potential issues (windows/tiles out of place, etc). To do this... Export your build, save your game, delete the final version, then use the exported copy in the Library to add it back into the world. Take a look around to see if anything is amiss and correct as needed.
- It will be useful for players if the Bayou Bijou lot address is included in your build description on the Exchange, albeit optional.
- Do take the time to put your best foot forward to make your build(s) shine inside and out. Just be cautious about using a ton of clutter since that can add to lag when playing.
- Each build will be showcased with credit in video walkthroughs on YouTube once the world is completed.
Once your build is available on the Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: Name of build / map reference and/or address / download link / cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / thread.
SIM / HOUSEHOLD SUBMISSIONS
The focus of the collab is on builds as the final world game save will be unpopulated, however we can link to Sims / Households created for Bayou Bijou.
- Bayou Bijou builders can submit Sims / Households for their completed claims as well as general (eg Townie) use.
- Non-builders can submit Sims / Households for general (eg Townie) use.
- All Expansion Packs OK for use.
- All Stuff Packs OK for use.
- All official EA Store Items OK for use.
- Free EA Store Items OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion.
- NO third-party Custom Content allowed. Please Custard Check your Sim / Household file before uploading to double check.
Once your Sim / Household is available on the Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: Name / map reference or address (or flag as Townie) / download link / 1 cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / showcase thread.
- Sims / Households created by participants for claimed builds will include lot addresses with their listings.
- Sims / Households created for potential use within Bayou Bijou but not associated with a specific build (eg Townies) will be listed under the heading of Auxiliary sims which players can place anywhere as desired.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Chojrak75321, cindylou2662 , Hidehi2, Kcity74 (aka fatness74), JudiAlbert (aka IdahoGal65, Cheeseweasel), Minasawa , puzzlezaddict , Sandraelle , 17SLAY , soocoolsim , SusanMarieD (aka DavisSM), suzses , whatsociallife , xDeltaMirage (aka fegar200198)
PREVIOUS WORLD COLLABORATIONS
- Cape Albacore Coastal World / YouTube video walkthrough playlist
- Disney's Magic Kingdom / YouTube video walkthrough playlist
- The Orient Express (London, Paris, Venice, Alps) / YouTube video walkthrough playlist
- Ackney-Upon-Sherne English Village (hosted by suzses)
TIP! When first viewing this thread, you might want to sort replies by "Oldest" to view all the related posts in order and get up-to-date. However, after viewing all existing posts, for future visits you may wish to sort replies by "Newest" to reduce the amount of scrolling. But of course, it's your choice on what works best for you.
