Style or function, how do you build?

I am not a builder but I build my own lots. I go for the function as I hate unusable lots due to MOO. That's the reason why I do not download lots from the gallery. They serve as a decor, they are laggy and glitchy. I want to use the stuff, not just look at it.

I build with gameplay in mind. There are some really nice, creative builds on the Gallery but I prefer function over form.

I have no use for builds I cannot use without getting a lag, so nothing too big or complicated for me.

I am in the function category as well. I use a mouse that has a wheel so I can rotate easily. Blocking a view on one wall isn't a big deal to me but I care most about function. I won't block windows or make walking difficult. I don't play with high amounts of clutter. I used to play with none, now I'll add a few items to make a space lived-in. I don't fill up an entire space or use a lot of objects.

I have downloaded a few lots in which the gardens are dense but I don't like kitchens in which every counter is filled with decor or where there are functional glitches. I do play with a small amount of decor to personalize a space. Mainly I focus on playability.

I will say that when I spend time on it, I think I make good renovations or builds. I'll cut corners more than full-time builders though and if it comes down to play or appearance, I go with play.

"Jyotai;c-17903246" wrote:
Where is "Other" - I make sure it looks both good to my eyes and is functional. I won't allow a compromise either way. I would have voted your middle option but it said "some glitches", while your 'functionality' choices all allow for bad looks.

Yeah, I would've chosen an "other" as well. I'm a pretty extreme decorater, I love making my Sims' homes very personal to them and visibly lived in. I use CC, cheats, and mods to accomplish some things. But everything has to be functional.

I'm not good at building, but I can definitely do better than a box

I build functional houses, I don't usually download from the gallery because they are usually very cluttered in the house and garden - I dont have plants in the garden in real life so I dont in Sims. The last house I downloaded had a large shelf three quarters of the way up the wall - no one could reach it and it had a stack of papers on it, when I went to move it I realised it was made up of about 20 odd little shelves - very annoying as not functional, glitching and taking ages to delete. I love to build but its always functional and usually minimalistic in style - unless its a themed one like a 19th century save, or palace etc.

I'm saying function because it is always functional. I don't use mods or moveobjects cheats, but on my fav builds I can go into super decorator mode. Plus, if something looks hideous in general I am going to fix it. So style matters, but it is functional first and foremost.

Unfortunately I tend to go function and forget style. But I am getting more into the style of things too though. So there is hope for me yet.

style still matters to me but all of my builds have to be functional. most of the time when i build its for my own sims so i do still decorate to suit their personalities and add a bit of clutter but i don’t go overboard. i use MOO but very sparingly, mostly just for landscaping.