Wouldn't bother me at all. I'd be flattered actually. Your HQ/Prison design that was shared in showcase is awesome though.

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.

nissa762 wrote:Wouldn't bother me at all. I'd be flattered actually. Your HQ/Prison design that was shared in showcase is awesome though.Thanks. :)Yeah, I don't mind either. I mean, I still have the person as a friend and all. I was just wondering how other people felt, because I know I've been guilty of "copying" in the past, so I wouldn't want to offend anyone.

nissa762 wrote:Wouldn't bother me at all. I'd be flattered actually. Your HQ/Prison design that was shared in showcase is awesome though.Yes, I've seen izabellatrix's excellent prison/HQ design in more than one of my neighbors' towns. 8)

Several of my neighbors have copied design elements from my town, and I have copied elements from some of my neighbors. I'm often flattered to see someone use one of my ideas. It's never exactly the same thing arranged in exactly the same way, though. They'll use an arrangement I came up with in a different area, or I'll use a pattern for something but change the exact foliage I use. Little differences and adaptations are what allow us to be creative even as we copy.

I have used other people's Springfields as inspiration, but don't ever completely copy exactly what they have done. I really don't mind if my neighbors copy what I have done (not assuming that they would or anything!) I spend a lot of time making my town look good, and would be flattered if a person wanted to copy any of it!

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barryriddl474
Seasoned Newcomer
10 years ago
Pinpal00 wrote:

Sorry, I can't answer the poll since no one steals from me.

If you made simpler designs that didn't make people think what you've created is photoshopped, then maybe...
I was in your town earlier today capturing a photo for someone (I hope you don't mind), and saw your SS HQ area finished, and I was like, "That rascal has done it again!" :thumbup:
neuroheart
10 years ago
Pinpal00 wrote:
neuroheart wrote:
It's never exactly the same thing arranged in exactly the same way, though.

I copied your snapdragon tree pixel for pixel.

Well, yeah, but you put it in a totally different area ;)

(I would steal your Writer's Building setup if I had that sort of patience and wanted to move a bunch of stuff around.)
barryriddl474
Seasoned Newcomer
10 years ago
flexster741 wrote:
So now I'm very very sad. None of my neighbors use any of my ideas so my town must be look like poop. :cry:
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Quite the opposite. Your town rocks out with its clock out, neighbor! A1 town, without a doubt. :thumbup:
AJtheboss1
10 years ago
Honestly I don't care if people copied me. It only shows I have fans! :lol:
nissa762
10 years ago
franksmutter wrote:
Hi guys, long time lurker here and just remembered this entertaining topic about a copycat taking it to the extreme
http://forum.ea.com/eaforum/posts/list/9542144.page#28895998

I find that thread so unbelievably entertaining and creepy at the same time. Thanks for bringing it up - still smiling :mrgreen:
barszap785
10 years ago
My forest design is my own but almost everything else in my town is at least somewhat inspired by something I've seen in a neighboring town. I would never copy something exactly other than to try and figure out exactly how they did something but then I'll start changing it around to make it my own. The design aspect of this game is my favorite part. I love making a design that I think is great and then visiting a neighbor to see what they did and being so blown away that my design seems silly.

As for seeing my design in another town, I think an exact copy would be weird but I wouldn't be bothered by it. Seeing something that is their take on something I did would be great.
roshigoth1
10 years ago
I haven't seen anyone copy from me yet, but I'm fairly certain I'd be flattered.

I'll freely admit that I borrow liberally from everyone. I usually adapt and modify, but I have copied one or two areas very nearly exactly from someone before.
xxxmcbainxxx
10 years ago
i kept finding the same 3 rides in Krustyland kept getting tapped by the same person...i finally twigged and visited their Krustyland and found the same layout as mine....i was very impressed...nice way to let me know :D
shawn59736
10 years ago
I've noticed some similarities in friends towns before, at first I kinda got mad like " hey they copied me!" Then I realized they musta thought what I did was cool or a good idea. I'm cool with it.
cvf007
10 years ago
there should be a designed my springfield area like a neighbor or friends town appreciation thread