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Simmingal's avatar
Simmingal
Hero
2 years ago

Re: What’s your preferred lot size for residential lots?

I love those cozy 20x15 and 20x20 lots since it takes less effort to landscape and I love small/tall builds over chasing my sims across huge lots (probably ts1 thing) but I think it depends where the lot is and what the surroundings are like

because it drives me crazy when lot is on top of hill and there is big empty border you can't build or landscape on

or if there is like very obvious square outline thats bigger than the lot 

or when its very special lot like one in Sylvan Glade with no visible reason for lot to be small I would like to see bigger lot to build on since you really only have one Sylvan Glade

6 Replies

  • atreya33's avatar
    atreya33
    Legend
    2 years ago

    30x40 is the best size, but 20x30 can also do. It usually has enough room for a single story house for a few sims with outdoor activities (gardening/greenhouse, chicken coop, swing, telescope,...)

    Smaller lots feel a bit cramped unless I add a second level with stairs which I try to avoid. Bigger lots take so much time to build and landscape. Bigger lots are useful for community lots, but I don't need them for residentials

  • ZazzyKittyn's avatar
    ZazzyKittyn
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago

    @simgirl1010 <3 your ranch 

    is it on the gallery one day maybe one of my small time ranchers can afford it before they become an elder

  • Bluegayle's avatar
    Bluegayle
    Hero
    2 years ago

    I use 30 X 20 mostly for residential but my main save is my Ranch Legacy. Its on a 64 x 64.  Its actually a restart (sigh) but I am still enjoying the work in progress.

    I love the night views with all those stars. 

  • rosemow's avatar
    rosemow
    Hero
    2 years ago

    The picture of your ranch at night time with the starry skies is lovely! @Bluegayle 🙂 The stars look so pretty in the darkness of the night. The stables area is very nice.

  • BlueSeaWaves's avatar
    BlueSeaWaves
    Legend
    2 years ago

    I like 30x30, and below lots. 30x40 feels too big and while building it's a real challenge for me to fill everything up. I do get an occasional feeling like I need a bigger lot when I'm on a 30x30 but then instantly regret it when I move up 😅 

  • simgirl1010's avatar
    simgirl1010
    Hero
    2 years ago

    @ZazzyKittyn Thanks!. Here's the info for the original. It's a beautiful ranch but a little too pretty for me. I made a few changes to mine.

    The original. 

    Gallery info.

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