Neighbours copying your design?

izabellatrix wrote:
I've just been wondering how people feel about neighbours "copying" your designs? I must admit, when I see something I really like, I do sometimes end up doing something similar, although I think I do usually alter it a bit so it's not exactly the same. Still, they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Anyway, I have one neighbour who will remain un-named, who seems to have pretty much duplicated two of my areas. I noticed it at Halloween. One time I went into his town, and his Halloween area looked shockingly similar to mine. Now, I suppose it could have been a coincidence, but just the way everything is arranged is so specific that I don't think it can be. And now with the new superhero event, I've noticed his HQ/Prison is arranged very similar to mine. Now, I don't really mind; like I said I take it as a compliment, but it is kind of shocking to go into someone else's town and see your own design.

How do you feel about it?

I find it to be the highest form of flattery. I had a nice neighbor who duplicated my large castle themed go kart track in their town, and they even improved a symmetry issue I was having, as well as added a vehicle in a place that I missed and the extra vehicle helped bring the piece together.

Very nice indeed.

I based the entire vibe of my Krustyland on Mopurglar's design, and although I didn't copy exactly, it's quite easy to see his influence.