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#21 Coming Home to Newcrest
This Week’s Challenge Specifics:
It had been a bit of a long trip, but you have to admit it was worth it. On one side of you a wide river winds its lazy way along. On the other side of you are spacious empty lots fronted by a tree dotted avenue. The area is blissfull quiet. You stop next to a cherry tree and close your eyes, basking in the moment.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?” The unexpected sound of Douglas Curtis the III’s voice very nearly makes you climb the tree next to you. After he gets his laughter under control, DC3 claps you on the shoulder. “I didn’t mean to startle you my friend.”
You smile at him, trying to reclaim some dignity. “Its fine. I was starting to doze off I guess.”
“It’s a long way to drive I know, but I hope you’ll find it worth the trouble. Have you had a chance to drive around?” He asks, starting to walk along the river’s edge.
You follow, nodding, “I have. Its a lovely area. There’s a lot of space and plenty of open lots. Which one is yours?”
He grins smugly, “All of them.”
“…All of them?” You stare at him, unsure of what you just heard.
“Yep. 15 lots, situated in 3 neighborhoods.” He gives you the wide, charming mile that he usually gives before handing you a challenge. He runs his fingers through his sun streaked hair before delivering the gauntlet. “I want you to build all 3 neighborhoods.”
Your jaw drops. “You- what?”
“I want you to build up the 3 neighborhoods. A tribute to my generosity to the people of Newcrest,” He says, making a grandiose gesture towards the town center.
The sight of his ego poking its head out makes you relax. This is the DC3 you know and sometimes love. “What did you have in mind Doug?” You asks, pulling out your tablet to make notes.
“Well, Neighborhood 1 has 2 20×15 lots, 2 30×20, and 1 40×30 lot. I intend for this be for low income houses. Starter homes if you wish. Prices ranging from 13750 to 20k, with 0-2 bedrooms. 1 of the 20x15s I would like to be a community garden/ park. The 30x20s I thought would fit multiple row houses, and then maybe the 40×30 could work for an apartment building, or condos. Naturally all housing should have some kind of outdoor space, like a patio or something and landscaping.”
“All of that is feasible,” you state, taking notes feverishly.
He waits till you finish before moving on, “Neighborhood 2 has 3 30×20 lots, 1 40×20 and 1 40×30 lot. I’d like these to be medium income. Single houses on individual lots for more established families looking to move up in the world. 2 to 4 bedrooms with prices ranging from 30-50k.”
“Okay.” you say at last, “And the last neighborhood?”
“Think high income, large generational houses. There are 2 40×30 lots, 1 30×20, 1 30×30, and 1 50×40 lot. I’m thinking at least 4 bedrooms, garages, lots of high end touches. Prices will range between 150-250k. I’d like the 30×20 lot in this neighborhood to be a high class gathering spot.”
He smirks, “So what do you think?”
“I think I’m going to need help.”
“I have utter faith in you,” he says before delivering a wink, “Just don’t work my lovely Rose too hard.”
Build requirements:
All housing must have the basic requirements for Sims to move in and live
All housing must have landscaping
Neighborhood 1: Starter homes
20×15 – Community garden/ park, 20k.
20×15 – starter home, 13k, 2 bed, 1bath
30×20 – Row Houses, 17k, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath
30×20 – Row Houses, 17k, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath
40×30 – Apartment house/ cheap condos, 0-2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Neighborhood 2: Established homes
30×20 – single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, 30k
30×20 – Duplex, 2-3 bedrooms per side, 1-2 bathrooms, 40k
30×20 – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, 30k
40×20 lot – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, 40k
40×30 – Single family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 50k
Neighborhood 3: Generational Homes
30×20 – High end community gathering spot 150k
30×30 – Single family home, 4 bedrooms, 4 bath, 150k
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bath, 200k
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bath, 200k
50×40 – Single family home, 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 250k
Neighborhood 1: Starter homes
20×15 – Community garden/ park. Total lot cost no more than 20k Claimed by @Emma-LeeXOXO and @Nhicks
20×15 – starter home, 2 bed, 1bath. Total lot cost no more than 13k Claimed by @Lebanna and @pronterus
30×20 – Row Houses, (at least two homes), 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Total lot cost no more than 20k Claimed by @folala & @Awalkingdragon
30×20 – Row Houses, (at least two homes), 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Total lot cost no more than 20k Claimed by @kezflake
40×30 – Apartment house/cheap condos, (at least three homes) 0-2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Cost of build before lot cast added no more than 39k - claimed by @Ash072 and @Issabella14
Neighborhood 2: Established homes
30×20 – single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 30k Claimed by @kamb1403 & @lisa17ann
30×20 – Duplex, 2-3 bedrooms per side, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 40k Claimed by @Talea12345 and @Leebeejeebee
30×20 – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 30k Claimed by @RyeCris16
40×20 lot – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 40k Claimed by @Cerrydd & @misscbong
40×30 – Single family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, total lot cost no more than 50k Claimed by @gmcrozier
Neighborhood 3: Generational Homes
30×20 – High-end community gathering spot, total lot cost no more than 150k Claimed by @pammiechick & @Rawla
30×30 – Single family home, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 150k - Claimed by @Zita1966z & @TwtyBrd0707
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 200k - Claimed by @Green_Girly100 & @superbibi11
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 200k - Claimed by @Don_Oello
50×40 – Single family home, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 250k - Claimed by @Liziann1 and @benlow11
Entry List
Starting Out
Established
Expert
Results
This was a fun community collaboration. No challenge winners were picked this week due to the vast difference in build requirements for the different lots.
Click on the judge's name to take you directly to the comments.
Starting Out Feedback - Judge: masajo
Established Feedback - Judge: masajo
Expert Feedback - Judge: Kittkat7147
#21 Coming Home to Newcrest
This Week’s Challenge Specifics:
It had been a bit of a long trip, but you have to admit it was worth it. On one side of you a wide river winds its lazy way along. On the other side of you are spacious empty lots fronted by a tree dotted avenue. The area is blissfull quiet. You stop next to a cherry tree and close your eyes, basking in the moment.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?” The unexpected sound of Douglas Curtis the III’s voice very nearly makes you climb the tree next to you. After he gets his laughter under control, DC3 claps you on the shoulder. “I didn’t mean to startle you my friend.”
You smile at him, trying to reclaim some dignity. “Its fine. I was starting to doze off I guess.”
“It’s a long way to drive I know, but I hope you’ll find it worth the trouble. Have you had a chance to drive around?” He asks, starting to walk along the river’s edge.
You follow, nodding, “I have. Its a lovely area. There’s a lot of space and plenty of open lots. Which one is yours?”
He grins smugly, “All of them.”
“…All of them?” You stare at him, unsure of what you just heard.
“Yep. 15 lots, situated in 3 neighborhoods.” He gives you the wide, charming mile that he usually gives before handing you a challenge. He runs his fingers through his sun streaked hair before delivering the gauntlet. “I want you to build all 3 neighborhoods.”
Your jaw drops. “You- what?”
“I want you to build up the 3 neighborhoods. A tribute to my generosity to the people of Newcrest,” He says, making a grandiose gesture towards the town center.
The sight of his ego poking its head out makes you relax. This is the DC3 you know and sometimes love. “What did you have in mind Doug?” You asks, pulling out your tablet to make notes.
“Well, Neighborhood 1 has 2 20×15 lots, 2 30×20, and 1 40×30 lot. I intend for this be for low income houses. Starter homes if you wish. Prices ranging from 13750 to 20k, with 0-2 bedrooms. 1 of the 20x15s I would like to be a community garden/ park. The 30x20s I thought would fit multiple row houses, and then maybe the 40×30 could work for an apartment building, or condos. Naturally all housing should have some kind of outdoor space, like a patio or something and landscaping.”
“All of that is feasible,” you state, taking notes feverishly.
He waits till you finish before moving on, “Neighborhood 2 has 3 30×20 lots, 1 40×20 and 1 40×30 lot. I’d like these to be medium income. Single houses on individual lots for more established families looking to move up in the world. 2 to 4 bedrooms with prices ranging from 30-50k.”
“Okay.” you say at last, “And the last neighborhood?”
“Think high income, large generational houses. There are 2 40×30 lots, 1 30×20, 1 30×30, and 1 50×40 lot. I’m thinking at least 4 bedrooms, garages, lots of high end touches. Prices will range between 150-250k. I’d like the 30×20 lot in this neighborhood to be a high class gathering spot.”
He smirks, “So what do you think?”
“I think I’m going to need help.”
“I have utter faith in you,” he says before delivering a wink, “Just don’t work my lovely Rose too hard.”
Build requirements:
All housing must have the basic requirements for Sims to move in and live
All housing must have landscaping
Neighborhood 1: Starter homes
20×15 – Community garden/ park, 20k.
20×15 – starter home, 13k, 2 bed, 1bath
30×20 – Row Houses, 17k, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath
30×20 – Row Houses, 17k, 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath
40×30 – Apartment house/ cheap condos, 0-2 bedrooms, 1 bath
Neighborhood 2: Established homes
30×20 – single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, 30k
30×20 – Duplex, 2-3 bedrooms per side, 1-2 bathrooms, 40k
30×20 – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, 30k
40×20 lot – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, 40k
40×30 – Single family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 50k
Neighborhood 3: Generational Homes
30×20 – High end community gathering spot 150k
30×30 – Single family home, 4 bedrooms, 4 bath, 150k
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bath, 200k
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bath, 200k
50×40 – Single family home, 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 250k
Neighborhood 1: Starter homes
20×15 – Community garden/ park. Total lot cost no more than 20k Claimed by @Emma-LeeXOXO and @Nhicks
20×15 – starter home, 2 bed, 1bath. Total lot cost no more than 13k Claimed by @Lebanna and @pronterus
30×20 – Row Houses, (at least two homes), 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Total lot cost no more than 20k Claimed by @folala & @Awalkingdragon
30×20 – Row Houses, (at least two homes), 1-2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Total lot cost no more than 20k Claimed by @kezflake
40×30 – Apartment house/cheap condos, (at least three homes) 0-2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Cost of build before lot cast added no more than 39k - claimed by @Ash072 and @Issabella14
Neighborhood 2: Established homes
30×20 – single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 30k Claimed by @kamb1403 & @lisa17ann
30×20 – Duplex, 2-3 bedrooms per side, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 40k Claimed by @Talea12345 and @Leebeejeebee
30×20 – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 30k Claimed by @RyeCris16
40×20 lot – Single family home, 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 40k Claimed by @Cerrydd & @misscbong
40×30 – Single family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, total lot cost no more than 50k Claimed by @gmcrozier
Neighborhood 3: Generational Homes
30×20 – High-end community gathering spot, total lot cost no more than 150k Claimed by @pammiechick & @Rawla
30×30 – Single family home, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 150k - Claimed by @Zita1966z & @TwtyBrd0707
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 200k - Claimed by @Green_Girly100 & @superbibi11
40×30 – Single family home, 5 bedrooms, 4+ bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 200k - Claimed by @Don_Oello
50×40 – Single family home, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, total lot cost no more than 250k - Claimed by @Liziann1 and @benlow11
Entry List
Starting Out
Established
Expert
Results
This was a fun community collaboration. No challenge winners were picked this week due to the vast difference in build requirements for the different lots.
Click on the judge's name to take you directly to the comments.
Starting Out Feedback - Judge: masajo
Established Feedback - Judge: masajo
Expert Feedback - Judge: Kittkat7147
