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#BnS159 - Little Green Men
The deadline for this challenge is 31 March 2022
“Hello. Come on, sit down.”
You stand to greet the family of four who walks into your office with a friendly smile. The two children, a girl and a boy, wander around, checking out the bookshelf and looking out the window. The boy picks up a small animal statue and examines it as if he has never seen a horse before.
The girl notices the view out the window and settles down to watch the ducks in the pond.
Since they’re staying out of trouble, you turn your attention to their parents. “Mr. and Mrs. Greene, correct?”
For almost a minute, there was silence as the pair gaze intently at you. Then the woman judges her husband, as if to remind him to speak up.
“Oh! Yes. I am Martin Greene. My wife, Marlene. Our children Marcia and Marcell.”
“A pleasure to meet you,” you say. Before another word can be spoken, Marcia discovers the wand that controls the blinds and begins playing with it.
Her mother turns her head toward the new noise and frowns until Marcia stops.
It is only later that you realize Marcia never looked at her mother during the entire exchange. “What can I do for you?”
“We just moved here and are looking for a house. So far, we have not found one to suit us. We thought perhaps you could build us something that reminded us of the home we left behind,” Martin explains.
Martine - no Marlene- nods. “The houses here - they are so boring. All squares and rectangles. We prefer interesting shapes - triangles, hexagons, octagons,” she explains.
“We will of course accept right angles as necessary,” Martin is quic to add. “It doesn’t have to be very large, just big enough for our family to live comfortably and have space to pursue our hobbies.
“I love flowers. You have such an amazing variety here, did you know that?” Marlene asks.
“I do,” you reply, reminding yourself to stop and smell the roses the next chance you get. “What sort of budget am I working with?”
“Will $90,000 be enough?”
“Yes.”
“Thank you. We will return in one month - we understand that is how long this will take?”
“That’s right.”
“Good-bye.”
Minutes later, you are busy working on a blueprint when a strange noise reaches your ears. You look out the window just in time to see four green-skinned figures enveloped in a bright light and lifted toward a waiting spaceship.
Somehow, you are not surprised. It has been many years since your last alien encounter, but you still remember Donnell Indigo. You can’t help but wonder if the Greenes are as green as their name implies.
THE BRIEF
Budget: $90,000.
The house should include shapes other than simple rectangles and squares.
Build at least three bedrooms
The house needs a kitchen, living and dining areas
Include space for the Greenes to pursue their hobbies.
Landscaping should include plenty of flowers for Marlene.
Sim Challenge
Create the Greenes and show them enjoying their new home. You can pick all of their traits, likes and dislikes. Remember to show all their outfits in the slideshow. Note: if you don’t have GTW, you can use a Miscellaneous skin tone.
Room Challenge
Create Martin and Marlene’s bedroom. Budget: $12,000.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns159 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
n/a
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #159 -Little Green men
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tails End
NEW LOT LINK: Unable to load to gallery due to issues with Gallery uploading errors
LOT COST: 3,000
GALLERY COST: 84,490
TOTAL COST: 87490
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KC6mlWw
ENTRY DETAILS: This Coastal style home is a large spacious home, with a unique layout. Plenty of rooms for this family to spread out, and enjoy their hobbies. Plenty of space to Learn, relax and restore oneself in this strange world.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
Expert
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Plateau Place
NEW LOT LINK: Interstellar Abode https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F2C92AE9BAE2C11EC8ED03843F643C540%3Fcategory%3Dall%26searchtype%3Dhashtag%26sortby%3Ddownloads%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3Dbns159%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: 5,500
GALLERY COST: 84,483
TOTAL COST: 89,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2F9SV7TOG
ENTRY DETAILS: My motto for this build was essentially, 'play around and find out.' No grand thoughts or ideas with this one -- I just wanted to make a funky little house for a family of funky little sims.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY
CHALLENGE #BNS159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Strangerville Overlook in Strangerville
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F2919ACEAF9211EC8694C5E7D64523EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4.500
GALLERY COST: $84.213
TOTAL COST: $88.713
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/J6fRSIX
ENTRY DETAILS: Since the Greenes don’t like right angles, most of the windows have become round. I also tried to choose the floor patterns so that there were no rectangles in them, and I used furniture with rounded corners where possible. I thought it would be even more fun that way. There are 2 places that will be nice for Marlene, here she can grow plants or relax watching her beautiful flowers.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Creek Corner Cove in Strangerville
NEW LOT LINK: Out Of This World https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-ca%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F121E8D5DA00711EC8A28F7CA3216AB03
LOT COST: $4500.00
GALLERY COST: $85,203.00
TOTAL COST: $89,703.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #159 - Little Green Men https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2Fn2KHsXG
ENTRY DETAILS: I have chosen to build a futuristic looking home for the Greene family in Strangerville. There are many uniquely shaped rooms throughout the house, but mostly octagons; the decks and roofs are all circular. I covered nearly the entire house in windows, so there are not many wall items in this home. I have added many skill building items for the family to discover potential new hobbies, but they all love playing video games at the moment, so I gave them a big screen TV and two large curved couches so they can enjoy their gaming time together. The house has a high end security system, with an intercom system installed in each bedroom and by all exits. The yard has space for Marlene to garden, as well as create her flower arrangements. There is a place for the kids to play and a circular patio for the family to enjoy a meal outdoors. The home has many Eco features and has the Eco, good soil, and geothermal lot traits as well as the Reduce and Recycle challenge.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all nocc artwork was created by myself
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
LEVEL:Master
HOUSEHOLD: Far From Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-ca%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F6EECE46AA00711EC8BA8F7CA3216AB03
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW The Greene Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FcF4TN5W
ENTRY DETAILS: The Greene family is very excited to begin a new chapter in their life in their new home in Strangerville. Martin was an astronaut and after making a major arrest he has received The Oath Of Honor, but unfortunately he was forced to resign from his career because of it. This has given the family opportunity (and the money) to move to a different planet and experience new things. Martin wants to discover the secrets of Strangerville. He is a perfectionist, a genius, and likes to keep things neat and tidy. He is currently upgrading everything is sight, as he is very dissatisfied with the quality of the appliances of this planet, and he also has some extra time on his hands. Marlene loves everything that grows, especially flowers. She is currently working as a floral designer. She loves the outdoors, eating her vegetables and wants to keep the world around her healthy and happy. Marcia wants to be the smartest kid on the block and she is also very self assured. Marcell is a geek and, like his sister, also wants to be the smartest kid around.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Just for Fun
BUILD OFFICIAL Just for fun ENTRY FORM (way over $)
CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point
NEW LOT LINK: Props4RetroMCMSciFi https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2FF6B4C92AA37611EC84D15E1DB2EDE461%3Fcategory%3Dlots%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Dnewest%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3DjojoMOMSTER%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: 8500
GALLERY COST: 142163
TOTAL COST: 150663
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS159 Props for Retro MCM SciFi https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FQiinqzl
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to take two kernels of wisdom from design of older houses for this custom build. First, a large central dining room, second, a foyer to greet guests. This house from the top down looks a bit like a propeller or some kind of blades. This is to denote air travel. There is a central circle with four triangles that have triangular bump outs. The basement is an octagon. I imagine this family enjoying shows like the Jestsons or the OG Star Trek. They would find these extremely funny. I used the 60s SciFi/Futuristic MCM style as it will be something this family appreciates. The family really like triangular closets, I'm not sure why but it's their thing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
Results
Starting Out
n/a
Established
Comments
1st Place: @KitelDesigns
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AfterMidnight
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Sim Challenge: @AlJay
The deadline for this challenge is 31 March 2022
“Hello. Come on, sit down.”
You stand to greet the family of four who walks into your office with a friendly smile. The two children, a girl and a boy, wander around, checking out the bookshelf and looking out the window. The boy picks up a small animal statue and examines it as if he has never seen a horse before.
The girl notices the view out the window and settles down to watch the ducks in the pond.
Since they’re staying out of trouble, you turn your attention to their parents. “Mr. and Mrs. Greene, correct?”
For almost a minute, there was silence as the pair gaze intently at you. Then the woman judges her husband, as if to remind him to speak up.
“Oh! Yes. I am Martin Greene. My wife, Marlene. Our children Marcia and Marcell.”
“A pleasure to meet you,” you say. Before another word can be spoken, Marcia discovers the wand that controls the blinds and begins playing with it.
Her mother turns her head toward the new noise and frowns until Marcia stops.
It is only later that you realize Marcia never looked at her mother during the entire exchange. “What can I do for you?”
“We just moved here and are looking for a house. So far, we have not found one to suit us. We thought perhaps you could build us something that reminded us of the home we left behind,” Martin explains.
Martine - no Marlene- nods. “The houses here - they are so boring. All squares and rectangles. We prefer interesting shapes - triangles, hexagons, octagons,” she explains.
“We will of course accept right angles as necessary,” Martin is quic to add. “It doesn’t have to be very large, just big enough for our family to live comfortably and have space to pursue our hobbies.
“I love flowers. You have such an amazing variety here, did you know that?” Marlene asks.
“I do,” you reply, reminding yourself to stop and smell the roses the next chance you get. “What sort of budget am I working with?”
“Will $90,000 be enough?”
“Yes.”
“Thank you. We will return in one month - we understand that is how long this will take?”
“That’s right.”
“Good-bye.”
Minutes later, you are busy working on a blueprint when a strange noise reaches your ears. You look out the window just in time to see four green-skinned figures enveloped in a bright light and lifted toward a waiting spaceship.
Somehow, you are not surprised. It has been many years since your last alien encounter, but you still remember Donnell Indigo. You can’t help but wonder if the Greenes are as green as their name implies.
THE BRIEF
Budget: $90,000.
The house should include shapes other than simple rectangles and squares.
Build at least three bedrooms
The house needs a kitchen, living and dining areas
Include space for the Greenes to pursue their hobbies.
Landscaping should include plenty of flowers for Marlene.
Sim Challenge
Create the Greenes and show them enjoying their new home. You can pick all of their traits, likes and dislikes. Remember to show all their outfits in the slideshow. Note: if you don’t have GTW, you can use a Miscellaneous skin tone.
Room Challenge
Create Martin and Marlene’s bedroom. Budget: $12,000.
Remember to include the entirely of the hashtag #bns159 or your entries will not be judged!
Entry List
Starting Out
n/a
Established
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #159 -Little Green men
FORUM ID: Kiteldesigns
ORIGIN ID: Kiteldesigns
LEVEL: Established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Tails End
NEW LOT LINK: Unable to load to gallery due to issues with Gallery uploading errors
LOT COST: 3,000
GALLERY COST: 84,490
TOTAL COST: 87490
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/KC6mlWw
ENTRY DETAILS: This Coastal style home is a large spacious home, with a unique layout. Plenty of rooms for this family to spread out, and enjoy their hobbies. Plenty of space to Learn, relax and restore oneself in this strange world.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
Expert
FORUM ID: AfterMidnight
ORIGIN ID: AfterMidnight13
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Plateau Place
NEW LOT LINK: Interstellar Abode https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F2C92AE9BAE2C11EC8ED03843F643C540%3Fcategory%3Dall%26searchtype%3Dhashtag%26sortby%3Ddownloads%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3Dbns159%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: 5,500
GALLERY COST: 84,483
TOTAL COST: 89,983
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Here https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2F9SV7TOG
ENTRY DETAILS: My motto for this build was essentially, 'play around and find out.' No grand thoughts or ideas with this one -- I just wanted to make a funky little house for a family of funky little sims.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY
CHALLENGE #BNS159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: Jazmi1396
ORIGIN ID: Jazmilia
LEVEL: Expert
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Strangerville Overlook in Strangerville
NEW LOT LINK: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/F2919ACEAF9211EC8694C5E7D64523EA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=Jazmilia&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $4.500
GALLERY COST: $84.213
TOTAL COST: $88.713
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/J6fRSIX
ENTRY DETAILS: Since the Greenes don’t like right angles, most of the windows have become round. I also tried to choose the floor patterns so that there were no rectangles in them, and I used furniture with rounded corners where possible. I thought it would be even more fun that way. There are 2 places that will be nice for Marlene, here she can grow plants or relax watching her beautiful flowers.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Master
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Master
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Creek Corner Cove in Strangerville
NEW LOT LINK: Out Of This World https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-ca%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F121E8D5DA00711EC8A28F7CA3216AB03
LOT COST: $4500.00
GALLERY COST: $85,203.00
TOTAL COST: $89,703.00
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS #159 - Little Green Men https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2Fn2KHsXG
ENTRY DETAILS: I have chosen to build a futuristic looking home for the Greene family in Strangerville. There are many uniquely shaped rooms throughout the house, but mostly octagons; the decks and roofs are all circular. I covered nearly the entire house in windows, so there are not many wall items in this home. I have added many skill building items for the family to discover potential new hobbies, but they all love playing video games at the moment, so I gave them a big screen TV and two large curved couches so they can enjoy their gaming time together. The house has a high end security system, with an intercom system installed in each bedroom and by all exits. The yard has space for Marlene to garden, as well as create her flower arrangements. There is a place for the kids to play and a circular patio for the family to enjoy a meal outdoors. The home has many Eco features and has the Eco, good soil, and geothermal lot traits as well as the Reduce and Recycle challenge.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: all nocc artwork was created by myself
Sim Challenge
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID:AlJay2000
LEVEL:Master
HOUSEHOLD: Far From Home https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fen-ca%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2F6EECE46AA00711EC8BA8F7CA3216AB03
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW The Greene Family https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FcF4TN5W
ENTRY DETAILS: The Greene family is very excited to begin a new chapter in their life in their new home in Strangerville. Martin was an astronaut and after making a major arrest he has received The Oath Of Honor, but unfortunately he was forced to resign from his career because of it. This has given the family opportunity (and the money) to move to a different planet and experience new things. Martin wants to discover the secrets of Strangerville. He is a perfectionist, a genius, and likes to keep things neat and tidy. He is currently upgrading everything is sight, as he is very dissatisfied with the quality of the appliances of this planet, and he also has some extra time on his hands. Marlene loves everything that grows, especially flowers. She is currently working as a floral designer. She loves the outdoors, eating her vegetables and wants to keep the world around her healthy and happy. Marcia wants to be the smartest kid on the block and she is also very self assured. Marcell is a geek and, like his sister, also wants to be the smartest kid around.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
Just for Fun
BUILD OFFICIAL Just for fun ENTRY FORM (way over $)
CHALLENGE #159 - Little Green Men
FORUM ID: JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID: jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL: established
SIMS 4 LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point
NEW LOT LINK: Props4RetroMCMSciFi https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ea.com%2Fgames%2Fthe-sims%2Fthe-sims-4%2Fpc%2Fgallery%2FF6B4C92AA37611EC84D15E1DB2EDE461%3Fcategory%3Dlots%26searchtype%3Dea_origin_id%26sortby%3Dnewest%26time%3Dall%26searchquery%3DjojoMOMSTER%26max%3D50%26maxis%3Dfalse
LOT COST: 8500
GALLERY COST: 142163
TOTAL COST: 150663
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS159 Props for Retro MCM SciFi https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fimgur.com%2Fa%2FQiinqzl
ENTRY DETAILS: I decided to take two kernels of wisdom from design of older houses for this custom build. First, a large central dining room, second, a foyer to greet guests. This house from the top down looks a bit like a propeller or some kind of blades. This is to denote air travel. There is a central circle with four triangles that have triangular bump outs. The basement is an octagon. I imagine this family enjoying shows like the Jestsons or the OG Star Trek. They would find these extremely funny. I used the 60s SciFi/Futuristic MCM style as it will be something this family appreciates. The family really like triangular closets, I'm not sure why but it's their thing.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none used
Results
Starting Out
n/a
Established
Comments
1st Place: @KitelDesigns
Expert
Comments
1st Place: @AfterMidnight
Master
Comments
1st Place: @AlJay
Sim Challenge: @AlJay
