#BnS94 - The Hawthorne Project VIIIThe deadline for this challenge is 16th May 2018"These days of working from home are lovely", you think to yourself as you sit on your deck, with a pitcher of iced tea and your laptop, your shades just about cut through the glare from the sun but you still have to squint as you try and read the email that just pinged through.
Name: Hermey the Misfit Elf
Traits: cheerful, ambitious, goofball
M/F/TG: M
Aspiration: Renaissance Sim
Occupation (Or Former Occupation): Former toymaker
Spouses Name: N/A
M/F/TG:
Traits:
Aspiration:
Occupations (Or Former Occupation):
Child 1 Name: N/A
Child 1 M/F/TG:
Child 1 Traits:
Child 1 Aspiration:Please tell us a little bit about yourself, and your family if appropriate, and why you are applying to The Hawthorne Project.Dear Hawthorne People,
My Name is Hermey and I come from a long line of factory workers from up North, way up North. Everyone in my family is expected to start work in the factory immediately upon reaching adulthood, and sometimes before. Nothing's changed for many, many generations. It's always cold. The pay is horrible. Almost all the food we eat has to be shipped in, so we exist on things baked from dry goods and reindeer milk. Seriously! We are basically indentured servants working for "The Man" (although the benefits package is pretty good). We're told over and over how grateful we should be for what we have. It's like we're constantly being brainwashed. I've always been different, been ostracized. I always hated the cold and the factory and the whole monotonous, unchanging lifestyle. So I finally decided to follow my dream and head to parts South. Instead of being supportive, my family has cut me off until "I come to my senses". I need help. I basically have a choice to either go back to where I'm utterly miserable and live a life of mindless, senseless conformity or stay and spend all my time doing performance art on people's shelves just to stay out of the rain. And that's only a seasonal job anyway.
Tell us about your ideal home space:
I dream at night of warm weather, of palm trees or trees with leaves instead of needles or fruit trees, of fresh vegetables, green grass and lanais. Oooh lanais. I can't even say the word without my eyes tearing up! I'm open to anything sunny and bright but almost pass out from joy at the thought of cocktails by a pool. Only request is to please stay clear of red and green. I hate red and green. Maybe it could have a study so I can finally pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a dentist!
Congrats to @Ainsleyf for creating the amazing Hermy, and winning round four of
Hawthorne Project Sims. You can, of course, download the loveable elf from the
gallery.
https://i.imgur.com/i2De5rO.pngTHE BRIEF
- This is part VIII of The Hawthorne Project.
- Please create Hermey a new home, paying attention to his ideal home space.
- Hermey's home must include a computer, a vegetable garden, a chess table, an easel, at least one musical instrument, at least one piece of fitness equipment (not including a TV or a yoga mat) and a bookcase.
- You can find out more about how the Hawthorne Project came to be and past challenges in our The Hawthorne Project.
ROOM CHALLENGE: Create Hermy's bedroom, full of outdoor elements, you have a budget of $8,000.
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS94 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.
Entry List
Starting Out
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16464611/#Comment_16464611
FORUM ID: lorrie1910
ORIGIN ID: lorrie1910
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/719F462C509211E88DD727308412E0F7
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Mid Nowhere (Windenburg) - A House For Hermey
BUILD COST: $28,235
TOTAL COST: $29,735
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wlTM5Fr
ENTRY DETAILS: A House For Hermey is set in the beautiful countryside of Widenburg. It has a outdoor swimming pool which has outstanding seaviews, Hermey can relax here whilst enjoying a cocktail or two. Inside it has a large living room where Hermey can catch up on his favourite TV shows, play chess or practice his guitar skills. The study comes complete with a computer and bookcase and there is even room for his running machine. He has a comfortable bedroom decorated in sunny shades of yellow and the kitchen comes complete with a dining area.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
Established
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16462711/#Comment_16462711
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CHALLENGE #94 - The Hawthorne Project VIII
FORUM ID: maryjane2joe
ORIGIN ID: 88th-BombGeek
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/96F6A3D74FAE11E8877B701A37BAB7F3?fb_action_ids=2037213706599491&fb_action_types=simsfour:share?fb_action_ids=2037213706599491&fb_action_types=simsfour:share
LOT COST: 1,500
LOT NAME: Brindleton Bay - Bedlington Boathouse (The Wonderland Lot)
BUILD COST: 28,277
TOTAL COST: 29,777
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/tCVGCpK
ENTRY DETAILS: To me it sounds like Hermey is very tired of toy making, his lifelong job, red and green uniforms as well as living in the icy cold year-round weather. So I decided to not include anything at all which would remind him of that past misery. I have built him a home which is pleasantly breezy right along the sandy coastline (in walking distance) of the beach. He can step out onto his huge patio and gaze at the ocean or go for a quiet enlightening walk and maybe even start collecting seashells or starfish. I tried to give him a home where he can view the beautiful scenery from all angles while painting; playing music; studying for his future or even as he is sleeping. He will always awake into a very real wonderland and never have to daydream again.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16463482/#Comment_16463482
FORUM ID: TresaofPern
ORIGIN ID: TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/127B18494FED11E88E74DCEAC1BA3175
LOT COST:2,000
LOT NAME: Bargain Bend in Willow Creek
BUILD COST: 27,863
TOTAL COST: 29,863
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/oe8POo6
ENTRY DETAILS: I'm thinking that after spending so much time working, Hermey would want a house that was low-maintenance, so there's not much extra clutter that would need to be cleaned up. This house should let him relax and enjoy the views, both from inside and out on the porch and patio. There is even a fishing spot within easy walking distance should he want to go fishing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16463994/#Comment_16463994
FORUM ID: jhgkjhgkjh
ORIGIN ID: kjhgkjgkjhgk
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A518C621503A11E886D59B0412E9C971?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=kjhgkjgkjhgk&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1.500
LOT NAME: Nookstone, Oasis Springs
BUILD COST: 28.161
TOTAL COST: 29.661
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/QmE8uXk
ENTRY DETAILS: I placed Hermey in the hot desert of Oasis Springs - the total opposite of what he is used to, because the climate is very suitable for outside living and the yeararound use for his new... tada: lanai, where he can enjoy a cool drink. The house is a friendly mixture of modern and a colorful mission. The aquatic blue is a cool contrast to the browns and beiges of the desert and the lush green garden with the lap pool gives him both: a refreshing cool off from the daily heat and excercise as well.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: always appreciated!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: no cc, but moo
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16464766/#Comment_16464766
FORUM ID: FidgetyAtom
ORIGIN ID: FidgetyAtom
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/B798911E50C611E88410AB75CA79FE15
LOT COST: §1,500
LOT NAME: The Shrieking Llama in Windenburg
BUILD COST: §28,500
TOTAL COST: §30,000
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: http://mysimhouses.blogspot.co.uk/2018/05/reserved-hilltop-cottage.html
ENTRY DETAILS: Well, I was thinking something kind of 'elfy', but not christmassy. I am not even sure if I accomplished that, but maybe the roof type! Though I love this house through and through, and already have been playing with Hermey in there for a while. I hope you like it.
It's one bedroom, one bath, open floor plan. Semi modern decor. Garden, and pool side fun.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16468694/#Comment_16468694
FORUM ID / ORIGIN ID: Wildling
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/pt-br/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4DE53147531C11E88E44589460A27704?category=lots&searchtype=item_name&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 1500
LOT NAME: Bedlington Boathouse
BUILD COST:28498
TOTAL COST: 29998 (!!)
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Kjcd7By
ENTRY DETAILS: You don't need a lot of Simoleons to have a luxury beach bungalow. Ok, maybe you do. If you don't you can have this bungalow instead.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: please
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16469145/#Comment_16469145
FORUM ID:Bolonkafrauchen
ORIGIN ID:bolonkafrauchen
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD:https://www.ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F2DB257F538111E888BADCEAC1BA3175?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=weekly&searchquery=Bolonkafrauchen&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/aofEsnn
ENTRY DETAILS: Dear Hermey,
Thank you so much for giving me the chance to design you new home! I can totally understand that you choose to go somewhere warmer. Unfortunately, the budget you gave me was very low. But I do think the tiny home I created will suit you well. Since you want to enjoy the wonderful Sim eternal- summer, I spent only a basic sum of money on the two small rooms. Bedroom and kitchen are two –in-one and the bathroom is tiny. However you will find all your needs taken care of. I decided to use a wonderful bright yellow for the living room. You will find a tiny friendly hamster to keep you company. While I did add some decorations, I would suggest you start learning to paint, so that you can give a nice personal touch to the walls.
Now to the outside. While indoors is quite minimalistic, your garden will hopefully make you very happy. Not only is there a terrace with a bbq, an easel to start your painting desire and a chess game to enhance logic skills, I even manages to give you a tiny beach area by the pool, where you can enjoy either a nice glass of iced tea or you can even mix yourself a cocktail. Of course I included the palm trees you love so much. There are plenty of fruit and vegetable plants around the garden. I am certain, you will be the best gardener of the region soon. You said you needed something to be fit. Well, I decided you will ove to exercise with this wonderful water slide. It is a lot more fun, isn’t it?
I really hope you like your new home. Once you have accomplished your dentist career and earned a little more money, be sure to contact me. I will be more than happy to create a bigger home for you soon.
Yours
Bolonkafrauchen
The Hawthorne Project
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS:
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16472084/#Comment_16472084
FORUM ID: Kojik
ORIGIN ID: K0J1K
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/193022AE546611E88E82DCEAC1BA3175
LOT COST: $1.500
LOT NAME: Mid Now-Where in Windenburg
BUILD COST: $28.428
TOTAL COST: $29.928
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/yfdorSz
ENTRY DETAILS: This is a small modern lot with colorful Mediterranean touches and Beautiful Sun Porch for Hermey to forget the cold old days.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Pls
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NoCC, MOO
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16474018/#Comment_16474018
FORUM ID: SoulGal7
ORIGIN ID: SoulGal7
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43034764565E11E8851A352E1CD6D76E?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SoulGal7&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Bedlington Boathouse, Brindleton Bay
BUILD COST: $28,477
TOTAL COST: $29,977
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/eHHzN5b
ENTRY DETAILS:
Dear Hermey,
I was contacted by The Hawthorne Project and asked to find you a home in the sun. After going through everything you wanted, I came up with a house that has everything you want. It is actually 2 houses in one. A small beach house with a wonderful bedroom, small bath and office. Plus, a separate open-air cabana housing the kitchen and living room. And this house is right on the beach. Plus, did I tell you it had a lanai? Oh, it is so wonderful, and not painted with that gawdy red or green that you hate so much. Oh no, this house is painted in vivid colors of the tropics, cool blues, sunset orange, and bright sunny yellow. The cabana is open air to let the cool ocean breezes flow through. Start your day with a refreshing shower and a good work-out at the punching bag. Then, in the afternoon, entertain your guests in the cabana's open concept kitchen/living room. Watch a little tv, listen or dance to some music, or play the latest sonata on the violin. Hungry? Gather some bountiful produce from your vegetable garden or pick some fruit from your lemon, apple and plantain trees. Then grill some fruit kebobs on your backyard bar-b-q. When it gets too hot, take a dip in your own lap pool, or concoct a tropical smoothie at the bar. As the sun sets, paint that fantastic sunset on the easel, and then, under the stars, play a game of chess. Retire to your own private office to spend some time studying to become a dentist, then relax and unwind and sleep peacefully in your gorgeous double duvet bed. As a special surprise, we stocked the dresser with a new summer wardrobe for you. A perfect house to get away from it all...especially the cold. Oh, and did I mention that The Tooth Fairy lives next door and that she's single? I am sure that this will indeed be the perfect house for you!
Sincerely,
SoulGal7, Owner, By-The-Sea Realty
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC but MOO + resizing used
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16477783/#Comment_16477783
FORUM ID: 4Sanne
ORIGIN ID: 4Sanne
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nl-nl/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/FF16F253589911E8896B59B32C46482C?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=4sanne&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §2000
LOT NAME: Pier Palace
BUILD COST: §27.944
TOTAL COST: §29.944
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/87I77oo
ENTRY DETAILS:
Seabreeze Paradise has been tailor made to fit Hermeys every need. Light and airy, bright and sunny, this former beachside barn has become a splended, sleek, modern home. Totally designed to let in every last drop of sunlight, Hermey never has to fear dark, cold days again. Here, he can feel the warm breeze on his face, even while cooking dinner or reading by the fireplace (because even on a warm night, a fireplace is just the right thing to make you feel at home). Because Hermey expressed his dream of becomming a dentist, we felt white would be the perfect color for his home. It accentuates the natural light, makes this house feel fresh like morning dew and looks as bright as those pearly whites. Now he can finally sip those cocktails by the pool, enjoy the lush palmtrees, harvest his own fruits and veggies, play the violin and watch the sun rise and set on his very own piece of paradise.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC used
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16478785/#Comment_16478785
FORUM ID: SimsIslandheart
ORIGIN ID: SimsIslandheart
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/AA627BE6594111E88229352E1CD6D76E
LOT COST: $1,500
LOT NAME: Mid-Nowhere (Windenburg)
BUILD COST: $27,509
TOTAL COST: $29,009
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.slideshare.net/artistbettyanne/bns94-the-hawthorne-project-viii-hermeys-hideaway
ENTRY DETAILS: This sunny starter home is the perfect place for anyone looking to escape the cold confines of factory drudgery and The Man. The semi-open layout gives privacy and focus when you need it but lots of light to uplift your spirit. The spacious walk-out bedroom is your doorway to relaxing evenings in the sun. The warm and sunny one-bedroom, one-bath layout leaves plenty of room for a single person to expand, or for someone to establish themselves and start a family! Included activity amenities include exercise equipment for both the body and mind, a relaxing swimming pool with a view of the ocean, a gardening plot to make your own, and the basics for mastering the culinary arts. (As the slideshow demonstrates, Hermey not only made himself right at home, he married the lovely Candy Behr and had a child with her named Summer! The three of them enjoy the house as it is, but I had to take Summer's bed out for the photos, because it's obviously not part of the original build, and this happy family will need more room very soon! Summer's Independent nature, Candy's successful Entertainer career, and Hermey's many hobbies are pushing the limits of the lot!)
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Any feedback!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
Expert
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16465323/#Comment_16465323
FORUM ID: linday
ORIGIN ID: iamlinday
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/43A1DBF2512611E8878327308412E0F7
LOT COST: §1,500
LOT NAME: Nookstone, Oasis Springs
BUILD COST: §28,485
TOTAL COST: §29,985
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://www.flickr.com/photos/154826530@N02/sets/72157696503910375/
ENTRY DETAILS: I wanted to get poor Hermey as far away from the cold as possible, so the dry desert in Oasis Springs seemed fitting. Here he can enjoy lazy days by the pool - or work hard on studying towards becoming a dentist. His home is small, but functional, and far from red and green.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC#
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16466227/#Comment_16466227
FORUM ID: TheDismalSimmer
ORIGIN ID: TheDismalSimmer
LEVEL: Expert - Probably punching waaaay above my weight class but I want to compete with the best
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CDE9CAA8519B11E8855DAB75CA79FE15
LOT COST: 1 500
LOT NAME: Cottage Am See, Windenburg
BUILD COST: 28 402 28 477
TOTAL COST: 29 902 29 977
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW https://imgur.com/a/17JbtIR
ENTRY DETAILS: Poor Hermey was so tired of the North Pole, so he figured it was about time to move back to the shires where he came from. His old Tudor cottage sits in the lush countryside and has the landscaping to match but Hermey could only afford rather modest furnishings due to his previous job's low pay. Maybe if Mr. Claus would adopt a better business model then he would be able to pay his workers better, but that's ancient history now. Fortunately it has just enough of the bare essentials for him to start anew.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please. And be BRUTAL!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16466701/#Comment_16466701
FORUM ID / ORIGIN ID: kilra0
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/6B5F49A151F311E88993DCEAC1BA3175?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=kilra0&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 2000
LOT NAME: Bro (Windenburg)
BUILD COST:27985
TOTAL COST: 29985
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/xDEYakZ
ENTRY DETAILS: it's play tested and works fine
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: nocc
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16470000/#Comment_16470000
FORUM ID:Ainsleyf
ORIGIN ID:Ainsleyfr
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DEB4B8B7531711E881D6701A37BAB7F3
LOT COST: 1500
LOT NAME: Pebble Burrow
BUILD COST: 27991
TOTAL COST: 29491 - Had it in my head it was a 2000 lot so missed out on using an extra 500. Eep!
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/zgJO0NO
ENTRY DETAILS: First off, let me say that no one should feel the need to comment just because I'm trying to comment on all builds. I felt if it was for Hermey, I should at least look at each slideshow! My original idea was to go really Floridian, but then I went, well, best priced lot for the build... I tried to keep it fairly simple but concentrate more on outdoor living space
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure!!
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: NA
FORUM LINK - https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/comment/16471811/#Comment_16471811
FORUM ID: wrathofcath
ORIGIN ID: wrathofcath
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/78EF234A549011E8808ADCEAC1BA3175?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=wrathofcath&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $1500
LOT NAME: Hindquarter Hideaway
BUILD COST: $28,426
TOTAL COST: $29,926
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/fyoV45C
ENTRY DETAILS: Hermey's new home is a cozy little cottage by the sea. It has nearly everything on his wish list including a warm location, palm trees, a fresh fruit and veggie garden, green grass and lanais. It also includes a pool and small globe bar for those much dreamed about, cocktails by the pool. There's even a private study for Hermey to pursue his studies of becoming a Dentist.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None