#BnS111 - Anchors AweighThe deadline for this challenge is 23rd January 2019You arrive at the marina with time to spare. Karl had told you that your meeting was with a businessman, but he wanted to meet you at the docks. You arrive at the slip number and moored in front of you is a somewhat derelict boat, held in place by a crane. You strain your eyes upward and see a woman on board cleaning the glass on a port hole, and a man gathering up some rope.
"Ahoy there" calls the man, waving his hand over his head. He tells you to board the yacht via the gangplank from the pier.
Once on-board, the man walks over to you and shakes your hand. His hands feel calloused and rough. As he smiles at you, you notice there are crinkles around his eyes and his face looks weather beaten. “Isn’t she a beaut?" he says, admiring the boat. You look around the boat nodding your head, but see planks missing from the main walkway and some seawood dangling from a rigging.
"Oh don't mind how she looks now...it's how she's going to look."
You peer at him not quite understanding what he means and think that you might be the next swabbie.
"umm....Mr....", you start.
"Oh, sorry, name's John, Captain John Buttercups, and the little lady up there is my First Mate, Cordelia, and this boat used to be magnificent until she tangled with a hurricane off the coast. She sunk near some rocks, but we salvaged her and she's back. And that's where you come in."
"It is?" you say, still not quite sure what the Captain is looking for.
"Yes, I was hoping that you would take on the job of restoring her to her former glory."
"Well, I am not in the habit of restoring boats, Captain..." you start to say.
"But a boat is like a house, just on water. I know you can do it. And it's not like we want a cruise liner or anything" Captain says smiling broadly.
"Well, that's true, you say. So, what exactly are you looking for?" You take out your pad and pen and start taking notes.
"Well, the boat is completely gutted, so I would say 3 bedrooms, a master bedroom, a guest bedroom and the crew's quarters. We really want the master bedroom to be luxurious with our own en suite and balcony. The crew's quarters can be shared, but needs 2 single beds. And there should be another bathroom."
"Anything else?" you ask jotting things down.
"Well, of course, a galley kitchen...most definitely a chef's kitchen. And a grand living space with a bar and some entertainment. And Cordelia likes to read out on deck, so a good library and lots of deck chairs to relax and enjoy the ocean. Any other surprises would be welcome to help us relax and enjoy life. But that's about it."
You look at the boat again and close your notebook as a seagull squawks overhead. “I think we can do this. So, I guess it's Anchors Aweigh!"
THE BRIEFBudget: $300K (includes the cost of the lot)
Design a boat. Can be any type of boat from a yacht to a houseboat.
Any lot size, any world, any style. Can be multi-levels..
Must have 3 bedrooms. One master bedroom with a balcony and ensuite. A guest bedroom. Crew's quarters, can be a shared space, but must have 2 single beds. An extra bathroom.
Chef's galley kitchen.
Living area with bar and entertainment. Library could be included here or in a separate space.
Lots of deck chairs on deck.
Must be on water or an "illusion" of water and docked at a pier with a walkway from the pier to the boat.
Sim ChallengeCreate Captain John Buttercups and Cordelia and show ways they enjoy the nautical lifestyle. You can make them any stage from Young Adult to Adult to Elder, but their attire and traits should be attuned to their boating ways.
Room Challenge:Create the Chef's galley kitchen
Budget: 18,000
Kitchen should be no larger than 5 x 10 (50 total squares)
Please use the whole of hashtag #BnS111 when you upload your creations, any build, room or household without this hashtag will not be judged.Entry ListStarting OutBUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Starting out
LOT: Carpe Aestas https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/ECBBE8C51D3911E988D005DB1F9D54CF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST:12000
LOT NAME: Hound's Head, Brindleton Bay
GALLERY COST: 287980
TOTAL COST: 299980
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Link https://imgur.com/a/gUXINes
ENTRY DETAILS: Carpe Aestas is where Captain John, the crew, and Nautico spend their summer on board or touring around the various worlds.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM:I hope navigability is not going to be the acid test for this. Constructive criticism for all aspects as applicable please, build, photography and presentation
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: Vicingus
ORIGIN ID: Vicingus
LEVEL: Starting Out
LOT: Modern Houseboat
LOT COST: $41.704
LOT NAME: Riverside Roost https://www.ea.com/da-dk/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/288E0FC61F3711E984390E70B7F05217?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=downloads&time=all&searchquery=Vicingus&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $164.295
TOTAL COST: $205.999
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Z3Up1F5
ENTRY DETAILS: While renovating the boat, a catamaran, they found it in bad shape. After some discussions they decided it was not worth to make it fully sail-able again, at least not by itself. To honor the old boat they decided to make it their new home, why they choose a lovely spot near the riverside, and renovated the boat to a modern home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: -
TWITTER TAG: Vicingus
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
Room ChallengeFORUM ID: SmallAurelius
ORIGIN ID: SmallAurelius
LEVEL: n/a - first entry
ROOM: Room Cost Verified - https://forums.thesims.com/en_us/discussion/comment/16912233/#Comment_16912233 (Thanks for verifying @BuildnShare, I currently don't link my socials with TS4 so I appreciate the help)
GALLERY COST: $17,968
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/85MpkH2
ENTRY DETAILS: "Nautica Home Chef Galley" - This room is a 'home chef' grade kitchen, a step below the industrial standard, but extremely comforting for a food-loving sim to have everything within reach. I made it as a kitchen-only, with no dining space, as no professional kitchen has a space where you should eat (though who doesn't take a chip every now and then).
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Sure. I would also be very open to feedback on taking the showcase shots (I've read the guide and spent quite a while taking the shots but I know they could be better!)
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: (MOO used) @Severinka (ECO kitchen set), @ShinokKCRS4 (Delight kitchen set, and Liz dining set decor), @SIMcredible (Industrial kitchen set), and @ArtVitalex (Brooklyn bedroom set). Thanks so much to the creators!
TWITTER TAG: -
FACEBOOK PROFILE: -
TUMBLR LINK: -
Sim ChallengeFORUM ID: SmallAurelius
ORIGIN ID: SmallAurelius
LEVEL: -
HOUSEHOLD: Link n/a due to CC - it's called Buttercups under my user SmallAurelius
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/BIFJUQd
ENTRY DETAILS:
Cap'n John Buttercups and his first mate/wife Cordelia love the freedom of the ocean and spending the many simoleons John got from selling deep-sea loot on improving their houseboat. Cordelia is often judged for being with such an older man, but she's not (just) a gold digger; more reserved than her other half yet also a nature lover, the fit is perfect with John self-assured enough for the both of them and the rest of their shared lifetime with a passion to share between them. They both have a decent tan and are fairly fit due to their outdoorsy lifestyle. John is still quite a babe despite his age, as his passion for life and his young wife keep him sprightly.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: Cordelia with CC (face: S-Club WM, Eyelid 201702; S_MouthCornersN04; nose by RemusSirion)(formal: Simalicious ‘Rina’)(swim: pleyita Basic Intimates patterned). There was one other nose shadow thing but I couldn't find what CC item it was :disappointed:
TWITTER TAG: @SmallAurelius
SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID:JojoMOMSTER
ORIGIN ID:jojoMOMSTER
LEVEL:Starting out
HOUSEHOLD: Cap John and Cordelia https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/27F002F31D2111E98C70DCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=jojoMOMSTER&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS111 Anchors Aweigh SIM Entry https://imgur.com/a/jkZHbIp
ENTRY DETAILS: Captain John and Cordelia take the summer off to travel aboard their boat. Here they are in their practical nautical attire.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please, my focus is on proper presentation, if possible would like directed coaching regarding aspects of building the best possible presentation.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
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SIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Starting Out
HOUSEHOLD: A Whirl Wind Romance https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/995207291EB711E981038EBC8618DA0D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/BYgB0Zk
ENTRY DETAILS: She was new in town. For him it was love at first sight. There was a Whirl Wind Romance. He swept her off her feet. They became inseparable. After 2 weeks he proposed. She suggested they Elope. On their Honeymoon on His yacht, They got tangled in a Hurricane off the coast. There were whispers around Windenburg - That he did not even know her last name.. Oh- He thought he knew enough.
Or Did he ? !
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
EstablishedBUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Bayou Beauty HouseboaBayou Beauty Houseboat https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/9E0E978919F811E9877B0E70B7F05217
LOT COST: 2500
LOT NAME: Potter's Splay
GALLERY COST: 182,604
TOTAL COST: 185104
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/cxy246I
ENTRY DETAILS: This houseboat was inspired by an image of a Cajun houseboat, so I thought Willow Creek would be the best place to build. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the guest bedroom and bath on the main deck. I tried to choose wall coverings and furniture that would make sense on a ship.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL: Established
LOT: The Sirena https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CE6F0B521B4711E980D98C7810F253DA
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Bathe DeRill - Windenburg
GALLERY COST: $244,568
TOTAL COST: $247,568
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/Al7efWM
ENTRY DETAILS: The Sirena is named after a mermaid that Captain John met back when he was scuba diving in Island Paradise. It is a luxury yacht with state of the art technology and can accommodate four crew members, one - two guests, as well as the boats owners.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: All the art on the boat is made by myself, AlJay2000
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PhantasmKiss
ORIGIN ID: PhantasmKiss
LEVEL: Established
LOT: Private Lakehouse https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CDD29B501D2611E988A605DB1F9D54CF?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=PhantasmKiss&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: §12,000
LOT NAME: Dresden House, Windenburg
GALLERY COST: §287,883
TOTAL COST: §299,883
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://phantasmkiss.tumblr.com/post/182179044888/private-lakehouse
ENTRY DETAILS: For this build, I attempted realism. I didn't want my boat to feel landlocked, so a lot of the budget was spent on water. The end result is a small yacht with three bedrooms and three bathrooms which looks like it could take at least a bit of a turn around a private lake. Rooms are small, with as much function to each as possible. More information is on my tumblr, linked above.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes; This is my first entry into a Build-N-Share competition and my first time working with a budget, so I'd like to know how I did allocating simoleons. For example; was the giant lake a good decision, despite how small the yacht ended up?
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: #NoCC
TUMBLR LINK: https://phantasmkiss.tumblr.com/
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: psykt
ORIGIN ID: saramonster
LEVEL: Assign me a level please
LOT: https://www.ea.com/nb-no/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/DAC7AC881D7C11E98948 DCDB07AD48B5
LOT COST: $8.500
LOT NAME: Twin Oracle point
GALLERY COST: $257 679
TOTAL COST: $266 179
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/lCkmKBU
ENTRY DETAILS: This yacht is perfect for the modern captain. The yacht is located in Newcrest on a lake, and consists of 3 different levels. The lower level rooms the galley kitchen, dining room, office space, music room, a second living area, a guest bedroom, a bathroom and the crew's quarters with beds and a bathroom. The middle level is the primary entertaining area, with modern but classic seating furniture, a big library and a bar to match. The third level is the master suite and ensuite, with closet space and seating. All the levels have huge decks with lots of seating space.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes plz
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No mods
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CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: PINKUSFAMILY
ORIGIN ID: PINKUSFAMILY
LEVEL: Established
LOT: ~ " The Searinity " ~ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/A40774991DF111E98DE8DCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=weekly&searchquery=PINKUSFAMILY&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 3,000
LOT NAME: In Windenburg at the Bathe De Rill Lot ( I named the lot ~ "The Searinity " ~ )
GALLERY COST: 244,375
TOTAL COST: 247,375
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/gallery/4ZxkeFT
ENTRY DETAILS: Working with what The captain salvaged and a generous budget. I am proud to say I restored "The Searenity" To its former glory and then some.. Wanting to surprise his wife Captain John Buttercups, gave me full charge of the restoration. So using the old items that were salvaged , adding new items and borrowing ideas from the Captain's head The Yacht became something more then even I had in mind. We Then painted it a Beautiful White (The Captain's wife's favorite color ) And a Navy Blue ( the Captain was in the Navy as a youth )..
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Please , YES
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
TWITTER TAG: https://twitter.com/DianePink
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/diane.kotpinkus
BUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: RachelShennan
ORIGIN ID: RachelShennan
LEVEL: Established
LOT: https://www.ea.com/en-gb/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/CF6D0E991E8011E980AE8EBC8618DA0D?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=rachelshennan&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: $3000
LOT NAME: Tail's End
GALLERY COST: 293,654
TOTAL COST: 296,654
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://simmershen.blogspot.com/2019/01/this-is-bns-number-111-we-were-tasked.html
ENTRY DETAILS: I was inspired by luxury yachts and decided to try and recreate one myself. This was a challenge, I only had a couple of days and I'd never built a 'boat' before. I wanted something more modern on the outside but luxury traditional on the inside. There's a mix of styles. Blue and white is a theme throughout, very nautical but also neutral and calming.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yeah
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: N/A
Room ChallengeROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: AlJay
ORIGIN ID: AlJay2000
LEVEL:Established
ROOM: Sirena's Kitchen https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/10A906B41B4811E981FD8C7810F253DA
GALLERY COST:$17,991
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/EEdLm9i
ENTRY DETAILS: The kitchen in The Sirena is a commercial kitchen big enough to handle the large dinner parties that Captain John likes to have. I used debug items so it appears as if the kitchen staff are preparing supper, most of the debug items will not show up in the gallery though.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: none
ROOM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: Allears
ORIGIN ID: SassiLassi
LEVEL: Established
ROOM: Buttercups' Galley https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/511A1ED01DB611E98C7105DB1F9D54CF?category=rooms&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=SassiLassi&max=50&maxis=false
GALLERY COST: $17,965
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/OOitRh9
ENTRY DETAILS: Galley with eat-in dining space designed with plenty of storage. Lots of space in the cooking area for more than one cook. Most items are kept stored behind doors for safety in case of choppy seas. For convenience, some items are left out on shelves with safety bars. Large windows allow for great views while eating, and also while at the sink.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, Please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None used
Sim ChallengeSIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: SimTresa
ORIGIN ID:TresaofPern
LEVEL: Established
HOUSEHOLD:Buttercups https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/BF18EC1619FD11E985670E70B7F05217
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/wNUNMF4
ENTRY DETAILS: John Buttercups grew up on the sea, learning how to steer a ship and fish and everything else associated with living on the ocean form his parents. Cordelia lived on the coast but spent a lot of time at sea as well. The two met in High School and instantly hit it off, marrying as soon as they could and setting out to live their lives at sea as much as possible. When their first ship was badly damaged, it seemed the perfect time to have a houseboat built just for them.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: yes please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: www.facebook.com/cindy.cherry1
ExpertBUILD ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh-
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
LOT: ★The Albatross★ https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/3060F4311F5111E989678C7810F253DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: § 3.000
LOT NAME: Bath de Rill
GALLERY COST: § 278.931
TOTAL COST: § 281.931
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: Anchors Aweigh: "The Albatross" https://imgur.com/a/qc0v4L8
ENTRY DETAILS: The Albatross is a solid and classic looking boat, ready for sailing the 7 seas and endure come what may. For this challenge I went for a ready-to-set-sail-from-the-dock theme. So I created a small garden, a paying parking lot, the access stairs with some cargo around and a couple of street food stalls (sushi as we are by the sea and Indian for vegetarians) on the front of the lot. On the back there are a couple of cranes and 2 crate transports. The lot has plenty of amenities and fits up to 8 people.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
Sim ChallengeSIM ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: 13Vader
ORIGIN ID: 13Vader
LEVEL: Expert
HOUSEHOLD: The Buttercups https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/5B5F960C1FC111E98AC88C7810F253DA?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=13Vader&max=50&maxis=false
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: BnS#111 Anchors Aweigh: "The Buttercups" https://imgur.com/a/Ayd9JUQ
ENTRY DETAILS: The buttercups love each other as they love sailing the world. Today is their first day in the Albatross. They will spend the day docked and will set sail tomorrow when the members of the crew arrive. This day is about they getting to know their new floating home.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please.
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: No CC
TWITTER TAG: 13Vader_
TUMBLR LINK: 13Vadersims
MasterBUILD OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
CHALLENGE #111 - Anchors Aweigh
FORUM ID: gmcrozier
ORIGIN ID: gmcrozier
LEVEL: Master
LOT: Nauti-Bouy https://www.ea.com/it-it/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/gallery/4EB33EF61E8511E983EDDCDB07AD48B5?category=all&searchtype=ea_origin_id&sortby=newest&time=all&searchquery=gmcrozier&max=50&maxis=false
LOT COST: 8,500
LOT NAME: Twin Oracle Point, Newcrest
GALLERY COST: 291,450
TOTAL COST: 299,950
LINK TO ENTRY SLIDESHOW: https://imgur.com/a/ss1umf6
ENTRY DETAILS: Nauti-Bouy is a luxury yacht with a master suite, 2 guest cabins, a small study and plenty of space to party. It also features a diving deck at the stern.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Yes, please
CREDIT FOR CC/RECOLORS: None
FACEBOOK PROFILE: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.crozier.7
ResultsStarting Out -:
Comments1st Place: @Vicingus
Room Challenge: @SmallAurelius aurelius
Sim Challenge: @JojoMOMSTER
Established -:
Comments1st Place: @AlJay
2nd Place: @SimTresa
Room Challenge: @Allears
Sim Challenge: @SimTresa
ExpertComments1st Place: @13Vader
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: @13Vader
MasterComments1st Place: @gmcrozier
Room Challenge: N/A
Sim Challenge: N/A