Hi, Everyone! Welcome to Zoo U!Course 8: Landscaping Start to FinishDescription: This course is intended to teach beginning builders about landscaping a Sims lot, including the difficult problem of non-flat terrain, all in one lesson. Course Prerequisites: None! It WOULD be helpful if you would go to post two of this thread and follow the directions there prior to the first lesson. Skill Level for Students: Beginning Builder Required Supplies: Sims 3 base game and patches for each EP. Certain plants and terrain paints may require the actual EP in order to do everything in the lesson, in that event the lesson will list the EPs needed.Guest Lecturer: itguyinscLink to Lot Used In Lesson:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/60/665594.page#10586817Link to Lesson Start:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/75/665594.page#10586998For Zoo U classes that are "live" a time and date will be given, but they may not be given using your time zone.You can find out what time the class starts in your town using the World Clock site and their time zone converter. Here is a link:http://www.timeanddate.com/ALSO IN THIS THREAD:POST ONE: Course Description and Lesson LinksPOST TWO: Information for Zoo U StudentsPOST THREE: Class Roster for Each Lesson of This CoursePOST FOUR: Previous Zoo U Courses with Lesson LinksPOST FIVE: A Note From Your TeacherZOO U MASTER THREAD (this thread will contain all links to Zoo U courses and bookmarking this thread will allow you to always find us), just click the banner below:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/499348.page

Zoo U students, after registration, please do the following (some things are marked optional, but if it is not marked that way, I will assume that you will do it before the next lesson).1. Bookmark this thread so that you can find us for the next lesson. This is where the class will be taking place. IT WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL, but not required, IF YOU WOULD REGISTER FOR EACH LESSON OF THIS COURSE. It keeps the thread bumped so that new students will see it.2. If you have not accepted a friend request from me, please consider doing that. (this step is optional)3. IMPORTANT: The class may involve moving back and forth between this thread and your game. You will be posting questions and comments as well as seeing the photo and description of the build step you are supposed to be doing. It is important that you can have the forum opened to this thread but minimized as you build and have your game open but minimized as you come here to post. Please try this out before the course starts by minimizing this window right now, opening up your game and starting a new game, saving your game and hitting the "windows" key on your keyboard (if you have a Mac, kindly scroll down to post four and my friend Wibble will tell you how to do this!) and posting something in this thread (like "Testing that I can post while my game is open") and then going back into your game to make sure all is running well. This all works fine on MY computer, but everyone's machine is different and you don't want any unpleasant surprises when the first lesson begins.4. I am going to be adding some links to useful threads I'm making for students in Zoo U. It is optional that you do any of those, but they will help you have a smoother time as a builder. I would at least go look at what has been posted, but even that is not required. (This step is optional)Here is a link to a thread about Tester Families:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/486961.pageHere is the Exchange link for my favorite Tester Sim if you don't want to make your own:http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=5018210Here is the Exchange link for a vastly updated version of my favorite Tester Sim (she has a CAP pattern that I made but no CC) and her cat Helix:http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=6722698Here is the Exchange link for a group of Tester Sims that would be very helpful if you have Supernatural and are building with Alchemy potions and the like:http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=6767525Here is a link to a thread about making a Builder's Blank Neighborhood:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/488892.page

To Register for "Landscaping Start to Finish!", the seventh course offered by Zoo U, please post at the end of this thread with the words:"Register Me!"Class Roster:ZooProfessor3suepeapriscapupnerdy3000Sallidra20Nirar22Rayshizziejenny0786What should I wear to class today?

First Course: "Building a Farm" is available in three lessons as an online self-paced tutorial. See links below. Number 1, "Building the Barn" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/30/487894.page#7440794 Number 2, "Building the Farmhouse" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/30/489324.page#7487905 Number 3, "Finishing the Farm" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/30/491984.page#7550662Second Course: "Using the Constrain Floor Elevation Cheat" is available in five lessons as an online self-paced tutorial. See links below. Number 1, "Beginner CFE, The Rules for CFE" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/60/496129.page#7682045 Number 2, "All About Arches (Part One)" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/165/496129.page#7812305 Number 3, "All About Arches (Part Two)" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/270/496129.page#8016556 Number 4, "All About Vaulted Ceilings and More" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/345/496129.page#8087329 Number 5, "Water Slides, Pool Covers, and Airship Hulls" is available here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/390/496129.page#8222047Third Course: "Roofing 101" is available in two lessons as an online self-paced tutorial. This thread is also monitored so students may ask their roofing questions here. See links below.Lesson 1: Roof Basics can be found here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/45/527220.page#8368990Lesson 2: Porch Roofs and Victorian Roofing can be found here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/105/527220.page#8432633Roofing Questions Answered:Post your questions at the end of this course thread!http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/527220.pageFourth Course: "Building a Modern from an Image" is available in three lessons as an online self-paced tutorial. This thread is also monitored so students may ask their questions here. See links below.Lesson 1: Building the Shell can be found here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/45/550862.page#8843461Lesson 2: Finishing the Exterior can be found here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/135/550862.page#8967595Lesson 3: Decorating with Questions Answered can be found here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/180/550862.page#9017585Fifth Course: "Tomb Building!" is available in four lessons as an online self-paced tutorial. See links below.Lesson 1: Triggers, Behaviors, Torches and Doors is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/75/569572.page#9221195Lesson 2: Dive Wells, Hole in the Wall, Keys and Treasure Chests is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/195/569572.page#9270620Lesson 3: Statues, Processors, and Sundries is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/285/569572.page#9323869Lesson 4: Fog Emitters and Finishing Touches is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/345/569572.page#9378657Sixth Course: "All About Fog Emitters!" is available in two lessons as an online self-paced tutorial. See links below.Lesson 1: Fog Emitter Basics is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/45/589336.page#9553690Lesson 2: Fog Emitter Advanced Techniques is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/165/589336.page#9619507Seventh Course: "Bits and Bites Builder's Basics!" is available in four lessons as an online self-paced tutorial. See links below.Lesson 1: Basements, Basics and Beyond is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/165/630579.page#10126849Lesson 2: Perfect Patios and Fantastic Fountains is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/300/630579.page#10166556Lesson 3: Beyond the Pond is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/465/630579.page#10247412Lesson 4: Does it look like someone lives here? is here:http://forum.thesims3.com/jforum/posts/list/600/630579.page#10334444

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Zoo U Course 8: Landscaping Start to Finish! Guest Professor:itguyinsc! Link to lesson in post one!

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priscapup
Seasoned Veteran
13 years ago
Jenny just got a job. Yay Jenny!! But maybe she will still be able to join us.

I haven't seen Cressie. :cry: Hope she isn't having blown-up computer syndrome. Cressie, I'm saving you a seat! :D *slips tack onto chair*
onigirilover
13 years ago
i'll be lurking ;)
CrimsonSimmers
13 years ago
Register me :-D

Luckily I have this Saturday off :-) 27.5 hours of work this week and 32 next week.

I am looking forward to this course!
zooprofessor
13 years ago
itguyinsc wrote:
Hello everyone! I am excited that you are interested in the landscaping class. This class will be a more basic version but should really spruce up your lots.

@Zoo...
I've emailed you. Let me know if my format will work. Thanks :)

I answered! :mrgreen:
zooprofessor
13 years ago
onigirilover wrote:
i'll be lurking ;)

Why not register? We would love to have you join us.
zooprofessor
13 years ago
Rayshizzie wrote:
Hello, can I register for the landscaping course please? :D

I'll add your name to the class roster right away! Welcome to Zoo U!
zooprofessor
13 years ago
jenny0786 wrote:
Register me :-D

Luckily I have this Saturday off :-) 27.5 hours of work this week and 32 next week.

I am looking forward to this course!

YAY! I'm glad work isn't going to keep you from taking class with us!
CrimsonSimmers
13 years ago
ZooProfessor3 wrote:

YAY! I'm glad work isn't going to keep you from taking class with us!

I am so happy that I will get to attend this weeks class. :D
priscapup
Seasoned Veteran
13 years ago
Zoo and Itsy, lost my Uncle unexpectedly yesterday afternoon. Not sure of arrangements yet, but I might not be around for class on Saturday. I'll miss you, but I'll make sure to take it afterwards, and have plenty of questions for you when I do, I'm sure.

Thanks for hosting these classes for us.
CrimsonSimmers
13 years ago
priscapup wrote:
Zoo and Itsy, lost my Uncle unexpectedly yesterday afternoon. Not sure of arrangements yet, but I might not be around for class on Saturday. I'll miss you, but I'll make sure to take it afterwards, and have plenty of questions for you when I do, I'm sure.

Thanks for hosting these classes for us.

P-Pup I am so very sorry to hear this! It is very hard to lose a loved one! Always here is you need to talk with someone!

And we will be awaiting your return!

Hugs and prayers to you and your family!

<3 Jenny

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