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Build-n-Share Challenge #141-142 • A Cottage in the Woods
Build Deadline: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at midnight Central
Thread for this week's challenge: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/945/373316.page
Build-n-Share Challenge #141-142 • A Cottage in the Woods
Another happy client. You smile to yourself as you think of the Alvi family settling into their new home, and, hopefully, beginning to mend some fences.
Rose opens the door to your office and hands you a file with a slight frown on her face. “Mr. Potfill will be here to see you any moment.”
“Thanks, Rose. Why the frown?”
“Well, I’ve only spoken to Mr. Potfill on the phone. He travels quite extensively and hasn’t been able to come in to meet with me to get his preliminary information. I just get a kind of odd vibe from him.”
“Odd?” you ask.
“Well, I should say some of his requests sound a bit odd. He seems perfectly nice, if a bit eccentric.”
“Oh dear,” you think to yourself. “Another odd client….we certainly seem to get our share of those around here.”
You both hear the sound of the front door opening. “Here he is now! I’ll show him right in.” Rose rushes off to greet the new client.
Soon, you are sitting across the desk from Eamon Potfill. An older gentleman with a slight build, Eamon’s bright green eyes seem to sparkle with excitement. He begins to speak, and you are struck by his charming speech with just the slightest hint of an accent that you can’t quite place.
“Good morning, lass, “says Eamon. “I do hope I’ve chosen wisely by putting my trust in you for this job. Although I’m usually quite lucky in business, I have to admit that I was burned quite badly by the last dealing I had.”
“Of course, Mr. Potfill,” you answer. “Our firm has quite an extensive history of dealing with all sorts of clients, and I can assure you that they have all been very happy with our work. We never disappoint.”
“That’s excellent news, dearie. I have a bit of an unusual request for you.”
“Oh, we specialize in the unusual,” you chuckle, thinking of some of your more, ehm… eccentric clients over the years.
“Good to know, good to know.” Eamon leans forward, eyes bright. “I’ll be wanting a rather secluded hideaway, away from prying eyes, you know.”
“Well, we can definitely make that happen,” you assure the client. “Just how secluded are you thinking?”
“It must definitely be off the beaten path. I don’t appreciate people just wandering by. And I do love the outdoors, so something in a forest setting would be ideal. Just one bedroom and bath will be fine. I don’t have many visitors. At least I don’t intend to…especially after that last one.” Mr. Potfill trails off, looking a bit irritated.
“Okay, a small cottage, one bedroom, one bath. Secluded forest setting,” you repeat, scrawling notes in the file. “Do you have any other requirements?”
“Just one more thing.” Eamon Potfill lowers his voice and glances around as if he thinks there may be someone listening in. “I’ll be needing a secret room,” he whispers.
“A secret room?” you whisper back.
“Yes. For my treasures,” Eamon explains.
“Alrighty then,” you think to yourself, suddenly understanding Rose’s odd feeling about this unusual, little man. Aloud you say, “Secret treasure room, check” and add it to the growing list in the file.
The conversation continues for a few more minutes as you clarify the client’s requests and settle on a budget for the job. “This all seems pretty straightforward,” you announce as the conversation comes to a close. “We can have this ready for you in about two weeks.”
“That’s super, lass!” Eamon enthuses. “I’m off on a bit of a trip tomorrow, and it will be done when I get return. Perfect timing.”
Design Brief
*One bedroom, one bathroom cottage
*Secluded setting
*Client would prefer a wooded lot
*No larger than 40x40 lot
*Secret room to hold client’s “treasure”
*Budget – no more than $45,000
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/Kitkat7145/EamonPotfill-1.jpg
As always - CC is welcome. Just be sure to credit the creator in your entry form.
Optional Challenge
Go all out on this one - let your creativity run wild! Create a fantastical cottage for Eamon Potfill that any leprechaun would be proud to call home
Official Entry List
Beginner
Itscaroline
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5379618
Link to media:
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yep Sure
sugarplumpixies
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5390634
Link to media: http://sugarplumpixiessims3creations.weebly.com/index.html
Optional Challenge: N/a
Constructive criticism: sure
Aleisha18
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5394639
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389163
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yes, Always! Had to delete quite a few decorations to keep in budget for this one, also the internal pictures turned out quite dark and im not sure how to fix this?
vcei32
Link to lot: I built my lot in Hidden Springs, on a bulldozed lot
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389180
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yes please
Hi9266
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5386337
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389261
Optional Challenge: I don’t think I did that.
Constructive criticism: I’m new, so yes please!
Sid13
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5440262
Link to media: http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/Cindersd_63/IRISH%20E
YES/
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: YES PLEASE
Sitaraka
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5465949
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=390819
Optional Challenge: None
Constructive criticism: Please!
irishsimmer22
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5478452
Link to media: http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc432/jeanniec...22/Cottage%20in%20The%20Woods/
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: yes!
Intermediate
Sangstda8
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5370227
Link to media: http://photobucket.com/CottageInTheWoods
Optional Challenge: Provided sleeping bags and a fire pit in the back yard so Eamon Potfill can toast shamrock marshmallows and sleep under the stars. Also provided some recreational activities inside the cottage.
Constructive criticism: I wanted to put in more trees around the house however they interfere with getting good photos of the outside of the house.
mgolden27
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5403052
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389325
Optional Challenge: None, although I did make Mr. Potfill. Couldn't show the house off without him.
Constructive criticism: Always please.
Green_Girly100
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5394302
Link to media: http://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=51183a2301...1183A230163CCF3!184&parid=root
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yes please
Kulthero777
Link to lot: http://launcherapi.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5418580
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389608
Optional Challenge: Created a secret treasure room using tomb objects - a first for me. Creating the bridge was another first for me was a fun challenge.
Constructive criticism: Always appreciated.
AnniePKS
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5422818
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389702
Optional Challenge: Did not really participate in this, but I did create Eamon Pitfall and sent him on some adventures to get some treatures for the back room.
Constructive criticism: Appreciated.
Ushio
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5437185
Link to media: http://sims3fanblog-acottageinthewoods.blogspot.ca...challenge-141-142-cottage.html
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: Please do i like tips on anything I need to improve on.
Greenowl77
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5435237#
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389922
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: I would love suggestions
Lady Pieta
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5440329
Link to media: http://s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/...20141-142/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: None Listed
Constructive criticism: Certainly
Kiarane
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5453687
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=390274
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: lease! What should I do differently? I know I left a few spots on the wall look empty (i only noticed in the final pictures, bleh). Anything else?
DrygonBlade
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5466574
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=390697&ref
=nf and http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s514/DrygonBla...?action=view¤t=Screenshots.mp4
Optional Challenge: I had FUN!!!!
Constructive criticism: Please!!!! All is welcome.
SimBuck09
Link to lot: Hopefully coming soon!
Link to media: http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh233/countrybu...%20Cottage%20in%20the%20Woods/
Optional Challenge: I did go all out!
Constructive criticism: PLEASE
tiferoo11
Link to lot:
Link to media: http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc435/Tifferoo11/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: yes
_Princess_Natasha_
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5472466#
Link to media: http://s745.photobucket.com/albums/xx92/_Natasha_S...Quiet%20Woods/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24
Optional Challenge: None
Constructive criticism: Yes
shadowinsims
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5472673
Link to media: http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/swiftrayne/...e/Potfill/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: See decor
Constructive criticism: Yes please.
Jazziejazz1
Link to lot: N.A
Link to media: http://s1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii493/jazzieja...ns/Cottage%20in%20the%20woods/
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Course
Advanced
Kiyalynn
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5407612
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389370
Optional Challenge: I wasn't sure what was expected for the optional challenge, so I just built.
Constructive criticism: I'm not sure what you count as a 'wooded' lot. I tend to put 2-3 trees on my lots, and doubled it for this client. I also chose larger trees but did not pack a ton of them into my small lot. I interpreted secluded as build it away from down town, so part of that in my mind is based upon lot placement not design of the lot. In my own world I added a 20X30 lot and placed it way out in the boondocks. Also... My living room wall pattern does not show up in the photos... I tried and tried to get one that would show it... but its still kinda hard to tell. As always I welcome any criticism.
Aquacatt
Link to lot: I cannot seem to upload this lot even though I completely stripped it of furnishings to be sure all CC is removed. Will try again tomorrow.
Link to media: http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z363/aquacatt/...NS141-142/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: n/a
Constructive criticism: Yes, please.
ShadesOfNormal
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5440685
Link to media: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sstokes/sets/72157629654388225/show/
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Always welcome
Results
Click on the judge's name to see their comments.
Beginner - Judge: mgolden27
1st Place: Aleisha18
2nd Place: irishsimmer22
3rd Place: Sid13
Intermediate - Judge: scorpiophoenix
1st Place: Lady Pieta
2nd Place: _Princess_Natasha_
3rd Place: Kulthero77
4th Place: Ushio
5th Place: Kiarane
Advanced - Judge: scorpiophoenix
Winner: ShadesOfNormal
Build Deadline: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at midnight Central
Thread for this week's challenge: http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/945/373316.page
Build-n-Share Challenge #141-142 • A Cottage in the Woods
Another happy client. You smile to yourself as you think of the Alvi family settling into their new home, and, hopefully, beginning to mend some fences.
Rose opens the door to your office and hands you a file with a slight frown on her face. “Mr. Potfill will be here to see you any moment.”
“Thanks, Rose. Why the frown?”
“Well, I’ve only spoken to Mr. Potfill on the phone. He travels quite extensively and hasn’t been able to come in to meet with me to get his preliminary information. I just get a kind of odd vibe from him.”
“Odd?” you ask.
“Well, I should say some of his requests sound a bit odd. He seems perfectly nice, if a bit eccentric.”
“Oh dear,” you think to yourself. “Another odd client….we certainly seem to get our share of those around here.”
You both hear the sound of the front door opening. “Here he is now! I’ll show him right in.” Rose rushes off to greet the new client.
Soon, you are sitting across the desk from Eamon Potfill. An older gentleman with a slight build, Eamon’s bright green eyes seem to sparkle with excitement. He begins to speak, and you are struck by his charming speech with just the slightest hint of an accent that you can’t quite place.
“Good morning, lass, “says Eamon. “I do hope I’ve chosen wisely by putting my trust in you for this job. Although I’m usually quite lucky in business, I have to admit that I was burned quite badly by the last dealing I had.”
“Of course, Mr. Potfill,” you answer. “Our firm has quite an extensive history of dealing with all sorts of clients, and I can assure you that they have all been very happy with our work. We never disappoint.”
“That’s excellent news, dearie. I have a bit of an unusual request for you.”
“Oh, we specialize in the unusual,” you chuckle, thinking of some of your more, ehm… eccentric clients over the years.
“Good to know, good to know.” Eamon leans forward, eyes bright. “I’ll be wanting a rather secluded hideaway, away from prying eyes, you know.”
“Well, we can definitely make that happen,” you assure the client. “Just how secluded are you thinking?”
“It must definitely be off the beaten path. I don’t appreciate people just wandering by. And I do love the outdoors, so something in a forest setting would be ideal. Just one bedroom and bath will be fine. I don’t have many visitors. At least I don’t intend to…especially after that last one.” Mr. Potfill trails off, looking a bit irritated.
“Okay, a small cottage, one bedroom, one bath. Secluded forest setting,” you repeat, scrawling notes in the file. “Do you have any other requirements?”
“Just one more thing.” Eamon Potfill lowers his voice and glances around as if he thinks there may be someone listening in. “I’ll be needing a secret room,” he whispers.
“A secret room?” you whisper back.
“Yes. For my treasures,” Eamon explains.
“Alrighty then,” you think to yourself, suddenly understanding Rose’s odd feeling about this unusual, little man. Aloud you say, “Secret treasure room, check” and add it to the growing list in the file.
The conversation continues for a few more minutes as you clarify the client’s requests and settle on a budget for the job. “This all seems pretty straightforward,” you announce as the conversation comes to a close. “We can have this ready for you in about two weeks.”
“That’s super, lass!” Eamon enthuses. “I’m off on a bit of a trip tomorrow, and it will be done when I get return. Perfect timing.”
Design Brief
*One bedroom, one bathroom cottage
*Secluded setting
*Client would prefer a wooded lot
*No larger than 40x40 lot
*Secret room to hold client’s “treasure”
*Budget – no more than $45,000
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv225/Kitkat7145/EamonPotfill-1.jpg
As always - CC is welcome. Just be sure to credit the creator in your entry form.
Optional Challenge
Go all out on this one - let your creativity run wild! Create a fantastical cottage for Eamon Potfill that any leprechaun would be proud to call home
Official Entry List
Beginner
Itscaroline
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5379618
Link to media:
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yep Sure
sugarplumpixies
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5390634
Link to media: http://sugarplumpixiessims3creations.weebly.com/index.html
Optional Challenge: N/a
Constructive criticism: sure
Aleisha18
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5394639
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389163
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yes, Always! Had to delete quite a few decorations to keep in budget for this one, also the internal pictures turned out quite dark and im not sure how to fix this?
vcei32
Link to lot: I built my lot in Hidden Springs, on a bulldozed lot
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389180
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yes please
Hi9266
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5386337
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389261
Optional Challenge: I don’t think I did that.
Constructive criticism: I’m new, so yes please!
Sid13
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5440262
Link to media: http://s1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc503/Cindersd_63/IRISH%20E
YES/
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: YES PLEASE
Sitaraka
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5465949
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=390819
Optional Challenge: None
Constructive criticism: Please!
irishsimmer22
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5478452
Link to media: http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc432/jeanniec...22/Cottage%20in%20The%20Woods/
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: yes!
Intermediate
Sangstda8
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5370227
Link to media: http://photobucket.com/CottageInTheWoods
Optional Challenge: Provided sleeping bags and a fire pit in the back yard so Eamon Potfill can toast shamrock marshmallows and sleep under the stars. Also provided some recreational activities inside the cottage.
Constructive criticism: I wanted to put in more trees around the house however they interfere with getting good photos of the outside of the house.
mgolden27
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5403052
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389325
Optional Challenge: None, although I did make Mr. Potfill. Couldn't show the house off without him.
Constructive criticism: Always please.
Green_Girly100
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5394302
Link to media: http://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=51183a2301...1183A230163CCF3!184&parid=root
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Yes please
Kulthero777
Link to lot: http://launcherapi.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5418580
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389608
Optional Challenge: Created a secret treasure room using tomb objects - a first for me. Creating the bridge was another first for me was a fun challenge.
Constructive criticism: Always appreciated.
AnniePKS
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5422818
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389702
Optional Challenge: Did not really participate in this, but I did create Eamon Pitfall and sent him on some adventures to get some treatures for the back room.
Constructive criticism: Appreciated.
Ushio
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5437185
Link to media: http://sims3fanblog-acottageinthewoods.blogspot.ca...challenge-141-142-cottage.html
Optional Challenge: N/A
Constructive criticism: Please do i like tips on anything I need to improve on.
Greenowl77
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5435237#
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389922
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: I would love suggestions
Lady Pieta
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5440329
Link to media: http://s923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/ladypieta/...20141-142/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: None Listed
Constructive criticism: Certainly
Kiarane
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5453687
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=390274
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: lease! What should I do differently? I know I left a few spots on the wall look empty (i only noticed in the final pictures, bleh). Anything else?
DrygonBlade
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5466574
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=390697&ref
=nf and http://s1055.photobucket.com/albums/s514/DrygonBla...?action=view¤t=Screenshots.mp4
Optional Challenge: I had FUN!!!!
Constructive criticism: Please!!!! All is welcome.
SimBuck09
Link to lot: Hopefully coming soon!
Link to media: http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh233/countrybu...%20Cottage%20in%20the%20Woods/
Optional Challenge: I did go all out!
Constructive criticism: PLEASE
tiferoo11
Link to lot:
Link to media: http://s1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc435/Tifferoo11/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: yes
_Princess_Natasha_
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5472466#
Link to media: http://s745.photobucket.com/albums/xx92/_Natasha_S...Quiet%20Woods/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24
Optional Challenge: None
Constructive criticism: Yes
shadowinsims
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5472673
Link to media: http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a261/swiftrayne/...e/Potfill/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: See decor
Constructive criticism: Yes please.
Jazziejazz1
Link to lot: N.A
Link to media: http://s1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii493/jazzieja...ns/Cottage%20in%20the%20woods/
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Course
Advanced
Kiyalynn
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5407612
Link to media: http://www.thesims3.com/contentDetail.html?contentId=389370
Optional Challenge: I wasn't sure what was expected for the optional challenge, so I just built.
Constructive criticism: I'm not sure what you count as a 'wooded' lot. I tend to put 2-3 trees on my lots, and doubled it for this client. I also chose larger trees but did not pack a ton of them into my small lot. I interpreted secluded as build it away from down town, so part of that in my mind is based upon lot placement not design of the lot. In my own world I added a 20X30 lot and placed it way out in the boondocks. Also... My living room wall pattern does not show up in the photos... I tried and tried to get one that would show it... but its still kinda hard to tell. As always I welcome any criticism.
Aquacatt
Link to lot: I cannot seem to upload this lot even though I completely stripped it of furnishings to be sure all CC is removed. Will try again tomorrow.
Link to media: http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z363/aquacatt/...NS141-142/?albumview=slideshow
Optional Challenge: n/a
Constructive criticism: Yes, please.
ShadesOfNormal
Link to lot: http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5440685
Link to media: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sstokes/sets/72157629654388225/show/
Optional Challenge:
Constructive criticism: Always welcome
Results
Click on the judge's name to see their comments.
Beginner - Judge: mgolden27
1st Place: Aleisha18
2nd Place: irishsimmer22
3rd Place: Sid13
Intermediate - Judge: scorpiophoenix
1st Place: Lady Pieta
2nd Place: _Princess_Natasha_
3rd Place: Kulthero77
4th Place: Ushio
5th Place: Kiarane
Advanced - Judge: scorpiophoenix
Winner: ShadesOfNormal
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