Hey there! I'm a baby builder and new to it (Getting better!) But I was wondering what are other builder's tips and tricks or general advice for improving one's build game? Good starting points, the whole shebang. Also while you're at share with me your proudest build! The one where you were like "Yes! I've arrived" lol so to speak.

1. Make sure it's playable.2. If you are unsure, get inspiration from real buildings and interior designs - Google is your friend.3. Don't be afraid of using MOO (as long as you play test your entire build after it's done before you share it and make sure it works)4. Learn from what other players have done and "take" ideas to your own works. (As long as you aren't flat out stealing.. in other words uploading someone else's work that you've changed a tiny bit - that's a huge no no!) Challenges are an exception as you have to upload the challenge host's creation but those always have proper tags.5. Take a look at building tutorials - i.e. Kate Emerald has done amazing tutorials!6. Don't make massive rooms and leave them half empty (i.e. there's no point having a room that's say 10x14 squares, if it only has a bed and a wardrobe) In sims 4 the sims can function is way much less space than in any previous sims games! It's a trial and error to learn.7. Enjoy what you do, it's supposed to be fun after all :D Builds I'm proudest of (as I can't possibly choose just 1):Marshal Hall Is actually my 2nd build in sims 4 when I only had the base game without any packs.Don't have a picture in imgur.Eternal Gardens Was experimenting with terrain tools, pools and jets.https://i.imgur.com/ShYhfez.jpgMermaid's Call Was personally a huge challenge for me - spent a lot of time researching old ships.Don't have a picture in imgur.Willow Creek Greenhouse A mammoth build for me that I was very proud of.https://i.imgur.com/dWZKaWj.jpgGift - B&W Modern The very first modern build I've ever done. I used to absolutely hate anything modern but I learned to love it.https://i.imgur.com/CumVWsH.jpgBlue Cup Café and Club 69 My very first industrial style build. Spend a lot hours building this and detailing the landscape (there's a murder scene at the back, lol)Don't have a picture in imgur.As for rooms, this is the 1 I'm most proud of:Pond Took hours to place all the plants and flowers <3https://i.imgur.com/zD97ZkA.jpg

Don't worry @surlybadger, ALL of us are still learning new things when it comes to building. My main tips are:1) If you see somebody do something neat in a build that you like, download the build and take a good look at it to see how they did it. You can learn so many cool building and decorating tricks from other players. Keep it in your toolbox for when you have an opportunity to use it. I learned stuff from facing cabinets backwards to enclosing tubs with half walls from seeing other people do it. 2) Keep building. Like with anything else, you get better with practice; nobody was great at it at the beginning. Just keep doing it and trying new things and eventually you'll get better and better. 3) Symmetry is not usually good. I know I have a tendency to want to make a symmetrical building, but I've found that symmetrical builds can be boring, For visual interest, keep some elements the same (for continuity) like the same type of windows but use different sizes, numbers of windows or positioning or use a different color or wall texture to highlight the eye up or across. You USUALLY need some variations to make the build look interesting. Take a look on the gallery and download some builds you like and see how the builder used windows, texture, color, etc. to accent parts of the building and where it draws your eye and also see how they used asymmetry to make the build interesting.4) Finally, don't be afraid to experiment. This is game and supposed to be fun! Try different things and see how they work. It's a terrific way to learn!Good luck on you building journey! Hope to see your works posted in the forum!

When I started building I used floor plans to get the basic shape of the house. A lot of them have measurements for each room, and I would cut the measurements in half in game. For example if a bedroom was 10x10 in the floorplan, I would make it 5x5 in game. If it was a number that's not divisible by 2, I would split the difference (9x10 would become 4x5). This helps a lot with proportions, however it's not an exact science. Sometimes things need adjusting a bit but it's a good start. Another thing I've recently started doing to make the back of a house look as well as the front is copy it. That way if you cut the house in half the two pieces would be mirrored. I do this to keep from the back being so flat and plain looking. Plus, in my opinion, it's usually easier to floorplan. As for my proudest builds?These modern houses were accomplishments for me because I don't really do modern houses.Modern Family Home: See what I mean about symmetry?Spoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/WkK9kfN.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/O7RZMKK.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/WkK9kfN.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/O7RZMKK.png300 Ocean View ParkSpoiler (Highlight to read)https://i.imgur.com/A2QNzBf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/hBgD5wH.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/3IUBCq2.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/A2QNzBf.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/hBgD5wH.pnghttps://i.imgur.com/3IUBCq2.png

don't have any pics at my hands right now might add later~some tips I'd suggest:1. Sizingmost usual mistake i see is people making their houses way too big so everything they put in the house or out the house looks very dwarfedeasiest way around this is using doors windows and furnitures for guidance while building your overall shape of the house2. Examplesit also helps to take existing houses from google or such and try to recreate them if you feel like you end up with same awkward box3. Roofing.something that can pretty much save or ruin your house from the outsides so it's important to think how you are going to roof the house before you have done whole house and realize no roofing works (guilty and charged)4. Decoratehouse is lit from inside and good size but looks boxy outside?add some popouts and have fun with the pillars and friezes and balconies and roof deco and whatever the decoration is there to be used5. Landscape (i suck at this step but I'll try)add some trees, bushes, walkways, gardening spots etc.(rip)6. Take the surroundings in accountoptional but I feel houses look better when they fit the surroundings like log cabin in desert looks pretty off you knowand also if there is any non deletable houses try to match their build style could help7. realize none of this helped and go watch youtubers build things

Something I suggest, make a separate save just for building. Make some sample households of all different sizes to test out your build and make sure everything is accessible.

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AvePlumosa
5 years ago
Hello there!

You know, besides MOO. What other cheats are useful when building?
Simmingal
Hero
5 years ago
"Alexciel;c-17379903" wrote:
Hello there!

You know, besides MOO. What other cheats are useful when building?

bb.showhiddenobjects and bb.showliveeditobjects are pretty standard 2 to remember

other than that I can't really think of cheats that much just hotkeys
Gwiniel
5 years ago
"Simmingal;c-17379944" wrote:
"Alexciel;c-17379903" wrote:
Hello there!

You know, besides MOO. What other cheats are useful when building?

bb.showhiddenobjects and bb.showliveeditobjects are pretty standard 2 to remember

other than that I can't really think of cheats that much just hotkeys

Also bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement which allows you the access to locked furniture (career rewards)
squirreltail15
5 years ago
Remember to use the keys to resize objects - not really a cheat, but works great with things like rugs and flowerpots. Don't use it on mirrors - it glitches out. Another tip is: skill objects! Remember that massive lounge you built and had to scrap because it looked too empty? Try placing a piano in your living room or a microscope in your ultra-modern bar.
@SweetieWright_84 mentioned floor plans - does anyone have any tips for making these? I'm pretty much still at the level of country houses and the occasional Victorian villa type thing. Also, SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH ROOFS - I can make it look nice but am not really any better than that.
x4m1r4
5 years ago

"Gwiniel;c-17380246" wrote:
"Simmingal;c-17379944" wrote:
"Alexciel;c-17379903" wrote:
Hello there!

You know, besides MOO. What other cheats are useful when building?

bb.showhiddenobjects and bb.showliveeditobjects are pretty standard 2 to remember

other than that I can't really think of cheats that much just hotkeys

Also bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement which allows you the access to locked furniture (career rewards)

I would say, ability to resizing the objects. Some objects can be too small but it looks pretty so you want it bigger & vice versa. The rest is what others have said.
Amondra
5 years ago
Time to make some coffee and sit down and read all these!
SassiLassi
5 years ago
@SquirrelTail15 Try searching on YouTube for "Sims 4 Roofs". There's quite a few tutorial videos with lots of good information about placing roofs. :)
x4m1r4
5 years ago
"SquirrelTail15;c-17380344" wrote:
Cheers, @xamira99 - this has been helpful. I've never really tried to do a modern build, so I'll try that out. Your Hilltop House is incredible!

You're welcome & thank you! :)
SweetieWright_84
New Spectator
5 years ago
@SquirrelTail15, I really can't tell you an exact way to make a floor plan, but I can say if it's a two-story build, always start with placing stairs first and then build your walls around that.

I find that less square or rectangular houses are easier to plan. When there are pieces jutting off from the main structure it helps indicate where a room should be.

As for room sizes, I usually don't make my bathrooms bigger than 3x4, and usually that's in mansions. My standard bathrooms are usually 2x3 and you can fit everything in it without move objects. When I do bedrooms I usually keep them around 4x5 or 5x6, depending on the size of the house. A lot of my floor plans come from hours of trial and error, to be honest. It just takes lots of practice.

I hope this helps. Without an example of what you're trying to go for, I don't really know what else to tell you. There are a bunch of much better builders out there than I am that could help you more.

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