"lsnishi;d-947006" wrote:
I like building house lots so I'd love to know what people want from their downloaded lots, style, how many bedrooms, how many packs used, etc. I'd love to hear your feedback to the following:
1) How often do you download houses from the gallery?
2) Is there a particular style e.g traditional, modern, fantasy (like a fairy or alien house) you prefer?
3) How many bedrooms do you usually want in your house?
4) Do you avoid lots that use a lot of packs or MOO (move objects on)?I
5) Any other feedback you think a builder should know.
Thanks for your input!
1. Way too much at times
2. Depends -- I've been remaking all the worlds, so in some cases I'll look for specific styles. For example, I have a Craftsman neighborhood in Willow Creek (in the area where Bargain Bend is/was), and Oasis Springs is Eichler/Midcentury Modern in the area where the Zest trailer is and the area below, then Tuscan inspired and vineyards up in the pricy district. I was looking for a small spa for Windenburg and found a nice one on a 20x20 lot, and also found Ragdoll Refurb converted to a library for Brindleton Bay. Theoretically you only need one of each venue but I like variety.
3. Depends on the family size; I like to have a master suite (bedroom/bathroom) then each of the kids get their own rooms. I'll add a teen bedroom/bath to the basement on a lot of builds so my teens can have some privacy (in my current main save my Sim is still down there as a YA to help with the kids. I'd say a minimum of 3 BR since I usually play with 4 member families, though my favorite house that I've downloaded is a ranch style with 4BR and 2BA (I remodeled to add a basement).
4. I have all the packs so I don't worry about pack content -- I'm not all that crazy about MOO but if it's mainly for landscaping I can deal. I have a test save where I do a lot of building and remodeling, as well as testing mods to see if they still work after patches while I wait for official words or updates, so I'll plunk buildings down there to check them out and make sure there's nothing weird.
5. I like houses that have room for expansion. Placing a basement, even if it's just the beginnings of one with stairs and a small basement room really helps with that. Basements are probably my favorite added feature, because you can expand the house downward and it still looks good on the top. I also like houses with a decent sized yard, especially back yards -- big enough for some play equipment (monkey bars or swings), grill/picnic table, and maybe a few gardening plants so my Sims can grow their own fruits/veggies.
