[Info] The Sims 4 - Spark'd Challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ's (Stylist | Builder | Storyteller)

• Can I submit more than one creation?: Yes, you can submit more than one creation.
• Can I submit a Creation for each way to play (Stylist, Builder, Storyteller)? Yes!
• Why are the challenges broken down into Stylist, Builder, and Storyteller?The Sims™ 4 can be played in a plethora of ways, so to allow Simmers to jump right into each challenge theme with a clear objective, we've broken things down into these three main ways to play.
• I completed two (or all three) of the challenges for this theme. They work together. How can I submit them together? While you can add a #hashtag that links multiple creations, at this time, there is no benefit to submitting linked items, as each submission will be individually evaluated. You should submit your creations for each challenge you would like to enter.
• How long do I have to upload my creation? The submission period for each challenge will typically be around two weeks. You can find the specific start and end dates on each challenge page.
• What if I want to withdraw my submission? All of your creations can be found in the MyLibrary tab of The Gallery. You can withdraw any of your submissions by opening up their detail panel and choosing the “unsubmit” button located in the bottom left.
• If I submit a creation, could I appear as a contestant on the Spark’d show?Yes! If you are chosen as a Spark'd Challenges Top Spark'd Creator, you may be spotlighted on this site, and in addition, you’ll be added to a pool of potential contestants to interview for a future season of Spark’d.
• If I am a Top Spark'd Creator and I am selected for the Spark’d show, am I obligated to be on the Spark’d show? Nope! There’s no pressure for you to be a contestant on the show.
• How do I explain my creation to the judges if I feel it needs context for someone to fully understand it? As a Builder or Stylist, the description field is available for you to write down anything you wish to convey in English. We recommend that your submission speaks for itself, though. As a Storyteller, that’s the challenge.
• Do I win anything? / What do I win? / Are there winners?Those selected as a Top Spark'd Creator will be spotlighted on www.thesims.com/challenge after each challenge has concluded in its entirety. (For Destination Wedding, that will be August 31, 2020.) In addition, you’ll be added to a pool of potential contestants to interview for a future season of The Sims™ Spark’d. These challenges are also meant to be a fun new way for players to focus their efforts while playing.
• How do I vote? How does voting work?To let your voice be heard, simply head in game, navigate to the Gallery, and then tab over to the Challenge Gallery and start favoriting creations by pressing the heart icon. You can favorite as many creations as you like. After the voting period ends, the top 100 Creations with the highest number of hearts will then be judged by EA judges who regularly play The Sims™ 4, using a judging rubric set forth here to determine the Top Spark’d Creators.
• Someone is using my submission as their creation. What should I do? Report their content via the Plagiarism report flag and provide information about the item being plagiarized.
• I noticed some people use custom thumbnails for their content. Are we allowed to do so? To ensure a level playing field across PC and Console Creations, the use of custom thumbnails, poses, custom content and mods are not permitted.
• Am I allowed to use mods to help me build (such as TOOL or the Red Shelf mod?) To ensure a level playing field across PC and Console Creations, the use of custom thumbnails, poses, custom content and mods are not permitted.
• Can I use real-life inspiration for my Creations? Originality is always ideal. Allusions and parodies are welcome, but we won’t be able to consider those with copyright violations. We have more rules around third party IPs in Official Rules.
• Can I use cheat codes? The following cheat codes are acceptable to use when stated in the challenge rules. Click to expand the spoiler tag for cheat codes:
  • Money: You must be currently playing a household in order to apply money cheats to that household.
    
    Spoiler

    money # = (# represents the amount of money you would like reflected in your household)
    Motherlode = adds 50,000 Simoleons
    rosebud = adds 1,000 Simoleons
    freerealestate on = houses are free
  • Build Mode
    
    Spoiler

    bb.moveobjects on = You can merge objects together and place them wherever you wish

    [ and ] = The left bracket enlarges an item and the right one shrinks it

    9 and 0 = You can raise and lower objects using the 9 or 0 keys

    bb.showhiddenobjects = More items visible

    Bb.ignoregameplayunlocksentitlement = Unlock Build items that are locked by default

    bb.showliveeditobjects = Liberated environment objects

  • CAS Mode
    
    Spoiler

    cas.fulleditmode = Fully edit a Sim after creating
    bb.moveobjects on = You can merge objects together and place them wherever you wish
• How do I use them (cheat codes)?
  • Step 1: Open up the game.
  • Step 2: To open the text field at the top of your screen, type CTRL + SHIFT + C on PC and/or Mac. Hold down all four triggers at the same time on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
  • Step 3: In the text field, type testingcheats true and hit enter.
    If you’re having trouble, type cheats while the game is in Live mode with an active household.

Stylist FAQ's

• Are we expected to modify all outfits for our submissions? No, and in fact, you should probably only modify the everyday outfit, as that is the way the content is viewed within the Gallery. If a challenge requires multiple outfits on a Sim, we'll be sure to say so in the challenge guidelines.

• Can I use any Expansion, Game, or Stuff Packs when creating my household? Typically, yes. But be sure to read the Challenge Guidelines for each individual challenge for any specific requirements.

Builder FAQ's

• Can I submit a room? No.
• Can I use any Expansion, Game, or Stuff Packs when creating my lot? Typically yes. But be sure to read the Challenge Guidelines for each individual challenge for any specific requirements.

Storyteller FAQ's

• Where do I submit my video creation? Here. At the moment, it’s not possible to upload videos within the game.
• Will other players be able to see my video Creation? Yes. We’ll also be spotlighting some videos on social media, and we highly encourage you to add applicable challenge hashtags (for example, #DestinationWedding) at the end of your video title.
• Can I add music to my video Creation? Yes. However, it must be originally created music or copyright free/creative commons available music. 
• What language does my video Creation need to be in? English or your native language with English subtitles.
• TIPS 
  • Video should be 3 minutes or shorter in length.
  • Hook us in the first 30 seconds of your video!
  • Speak loudly and clearly.
  • Don’t stress the production values! We care more about the quality of your story than your ability to make polished, highly produced videos.

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