Looking for builders that don't use CC, or item combinations that don't work

Hello Gdurma,
I agree with you that functionality should be the priority over aesthetics!! As a builder, I agree with Taoron that the MoveObjects cheat is pretty much unavoidable but my priority is always for the play-ability part of the game because I love playing as well. Love a good rags to riches challenge!! :) I play test my builds as much as I can. I love creating great atmospheres because that's what I love playing in and hope others will too. My origin ID is duncanJK3 if you're interested. Sorry if there is a floating object or two!! I'll keep my eye out for other builders as well!!

I know what you mean. I always design my houses for me, that is, a house that I would enjoy playing. I like them to look nice, but they must be playable. I don't use cc, but do use MOO to make things look more natural. I always play test before posting them on the gallery. My EA id is SassiLassi if you'd like to take a look.

This reason — coupled with the fact that I only have the base game — is the reason I decided to just build everything myself so that everything is guaranteed to be playable :tongue: Definitely not fantastic at building stuff but I’m learning and enjoying it.

But this thread is a great place to compile users who create play-tested builds so I will definitely check some of you guys out! Feel free to swing by at my place too (EA ID: andhanwib) but again, still a learner here :wink:

My builds are CC free and I play test most of them (sometimes I forget)! You do have to turn on moveobjects before placing but I always create builds to be functional because I play in most of them. my origin id is natalier98 and here's the url to my gallery page

https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/browse?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=natalier98&max=50&maxis=false

I don't use CC and playtest all my builds to make sure they are usable. You can search under my origin ID: Lsnishi to see if there's anything you like. :)

Hi!
There are lots of builders I have run into that use the hashtag #playtested - which means they have tested their games for functionality. Maybe something to try? Wish you good luck house hunting.

I really like the idea of highlighting these builders because I agree that it's something I look for if I download anything. I'm working on building more again myself but I would consider other playtested/non-CC builds (preferably without needing MOO in my case, but that's not the end of the world).

I've downloaded several great lots but I ran into one very pretty house where I had this issue with builds that clearly weren't playtested. The stove wasn't working and I had to delete a bunch of decor to make it work. There was no functional counter space in the kitchen when I started playing so you couldn't cook at all. The fridge would sometimes have issues with working. The hallways were also way too narrow (meaning only one square in width upstairs. I have it on the recommended lot size and I don't have room to stretch it out there without taking out all of the front yard/garden. It is a beautiful house so I've kept it for now but the family may outgrow it simply due to the way that it was built.

When I've looked recently, I've been unsure about lots I can use other than the ones highlighted by Maxis since those are playtested. Those are great but sometimes you are wanting something different. I'll also say that I don't mind decor but I don't want so much decor that functionality is broken. Anyway, I think it's great to have a thread highlighting these types of builders since that's what I look for as well.

I've added several gorgeous lots - a colonial library, a beautiful floral cafe, an ice-skating rink with a bar that looks like it is from some northern rustic area, a toddler park that I edited to suit my taste, several other specialist builds and several Victorian houses. I've not yet figured out how to build a Victorian and I'd rather download someone's careful handiwork. These all settled in nicely in my game and I appreciate the talent of the people who took the time to build them as well as other lots that might not have been a fit for my game.

I really like that one pretty house I described but if I continue to have issues when I play it again, it may ultimately need to be deleted and replaced. It's an example of the problematic lots that you've described and it made me nervous to download more without knowing if a lot will be functional.

Thank you so much @cherpar! It's always great to hear that someone was able to use a build you made and liked it. You also do beautiful work too! I've seen it on the forum and it's fantastic.

I do understand what you mean. Personally, I don't use CC or mesh things together and I DO playtest pretty much all of them (though sometimes I still miss things). Sometimes I don't want to build, however, and that's when I jump into the gallery to find something great. I can peruse my favorites and make some suggestions when I'm next in the game (which will probably be soonish, to be honest.) If you are interested, I do have lots under my same username, BlueSargent300, but don't feel obligated to download those. I'm admittedly not great at landscaping, but I love building exteriors and floor plans. I'll take a peek at what I have saved from other simmers and see if anything sounds up your alley! Best of luck!

Thanks so much Blue!