Petite Alsace collaboration - Open for participation!
Happy New Year and welcome to another Sims 3 community collaboration hosted by Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and soocoolsim ! Introducing Petite Alsace inspired by picturesque Strasbourg, Colmar and Ribeauville with a dual French and German blend of charming, flower-laden villages and half-timbered homes. We anticipate the completed world will be a lovely addition to your game. Experienced creators (Intermediate+) are invited to join us in creating builds to add to the base world. If you love decorating but building isn’t your forte, let us know and we'll try to build a shell for you. Everyone can experience Petite Alsace taking shape by downloading the base world and installing builds as they become available. Please keep an eye on the "News and Updates" post for milestones and links to new creations as they become available. Constructive comments throughout this event are also welcome, so don't be shy. Without further ado, onto the details below and come join in the fun! LOT LISTINGS Map A: Colmar (Medieval, half-timbered houses with flower-filled balconies) Map B: Ribeauville (Pastel, half-timbered 15th - 18th century houses) Map C: Ribeauville Outskirts (Farming area) Map D: Strasbourg (City area, mix of old and new buildings) Map E: Avenue du Rhin (Wine region) Map F: Route de Alsace (Rural area) CLAIMING OVERVIEW Download the empty Petite Alsace base world created by the talented Hidehi2. Take a look at the available lots using the Map posts as reference (see links above). Indicate you're on board and sign up for your first claim by replying on this thread with your chosen map lot reference # (eg A8). I will update the lists with claims and add download / media links when builds are completed. Every two weeks (around the 1st and 15th of the month) a new claiming period starting with a 'Claiming Day' post will begin. During this period, if you join the collaboration or have a build in progress on Claiming Day, you can claim 1 lot. For ongoing participants, if all previously claimed builds are completed and (no cc) download link(s) submitted by Claiming Day, you may claim up to 2 lots. BUILDING GUIDELINES Please stay within the theme of each map area and overall Alsace inspiration. You have creative freedom otherwise. Inspiration links at the top of this post may be helpful. All / any EA Expansion Packs, Stuff Packs and official Store Items can be used. Free EA Store Items are OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content is allowed. Please Custard Check your exported file before uploading to double check. We highly recommend play-testing your build before uploading to ensure no routing concerns and users can enjoy as intended. Do test placement of your final build. This helps identify any potential issues (e.g. windows / floor tiles out of place). To do this... export your build, save your game, delete the existing build, then replace with the exported version from your library. Take a careful look around and fix as needed. It will be useful for players if the Petite Alsace lot address is included in your build description on the Exchange, albeit optional. Do take the time to put your best foot forward to make your build(s) shine inside and out. Just be cautious about using a ton of clutter since that can add to lag when playing. Each build will be showcased with credit in video walkthroughs on YouTube once the world is completed. Once your build is available on the Sims 3 Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: name of build / map reference and/or address / download link / cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / thread. SIMS / HOUSEHOLDS This collaboration focuses on builds since the final world save file will be unpopulated, however we are happy to link to Sims / Households created for Petite Alsace. Petite Alsace builders can submit Sims / Households for their completed claims as well as Townie use. All / any EA Expansion Packs, Stuff Packs and official Store Items can be used. Free EA Store Items are OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content is allowed. Please Custard Check your exported file before uploading to double check. Once your Sim / Household is available on the Exchange, please post a reply on this thread including: name / map reference or address (or identify as Townie) / download link / 1 cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / showcase thread. Looking forward to participation by the Sims 3 community! 😀 STORIES Players may wish to enjoy this world as it evolves and we welcome links to any Petite Alsace story threads / blogs. Just post a reply advising us. Click this link for submissions. NEWS & UPDATES Click this link for the list of completed builds and other updates as released. Build links are also included within their related map post (see above). CREATORS ON BOARD (sign-ups open) Chojrak75321 , Hidehi2 , JudiAlbert (cheeseweasel), Kcity74 ,Merrieann , puzzlezaddict , Sandraelle , soocoolsim , whatsociallife , ZeeGee1 (ZeeGee966) PREVIOUS WORLD COLLABORATIONS Bayou Bijou / YouTube showcase video playlist Cape Albacore Coastal World / YouTube showcase video playlist Disney's Magic Kingdom / YouTube showcase video playlist The Orient Express (London, Paris, Venice, Alps) / YouTube showcase video playlist Ackney-Upon-Sherne English Village (hosted by suzses) TIP! When first viewing this thread, you might want to sort replies by "Oldest" to view all the related posts in order and get up-to-date to a certain point. However, for future visits you may wish to sort replies by "Newest" to reduce the amount of scrolling. But of course, it's your choice on what works best for you.
Cc not showing up in game
Hey guys, I'm having trouble in the game. My cc in build-and-buy are not showing in game and also some of the clothes. I have cc enable in gameplay and also repaired and restarted my laptop but no luck. I double checked to make sure i put it in the right folder and i did. Please help me!!Objects being replaced
Not sure if this is a known bug or not, but I recently just renovated Wyvern Hall, and quite a few of my objects that I placed (decor items) have been replaced with other items. One example was when I placed a statue on a dresser, and a little while later, a lamp was in its place. Other times, statues will replace my items. Don't know if this is a bug with debug or what, but it's really bothering me, because my items are getting removed. Additionally, I do not use mods.
Cant place/Delete items in Build mode
After I place one item the next item I select won't place, it flips back to where it was previously, or is carries around by my mouse indefinitely. I found by clicking a different tool across the top like the eyedropper then going back to the select tool it will let me place another item, but only one. Then click on the eyedropper again and back to the select tool, for each item I need to move or place. Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted title to better reflect the issue
Wall in basement prevents expanding stairs
Hi! I was building a lot using the new expending stairs feature and, when I tried to expend the bottom of the stairs, it didn’t work. I messed around a bit and the problem was apparently a wall in the basement? The game seemed to count it as a regular wall, as if it was in the same room as the staircase. I ended up deleting it just to make my stairs, but I figured I’d reported it in case off, since it wasn’t just that wall. If I tried to expend further, the other walls in the basement also became a problem. Thank you for your time! Edit By crinrict: Adjusted Title
Railing Showing Through the Door
Since the patch yesterday (Thursday, February 12), I've noticed a bug when it comes to railings and doors. Where the railing at the top of outdoor stairs meets the door, the posts show through on the other side. It looks like the railing ends inside the building. I hope this is something that can be fixed soon.Can't play chess with active Time Limited Events/Discovery Quest
Chess tables are unusable in the library - noticeable in Willow Creek library. When trying to use the chess tables (any style of chess table) my sim "does not have permission to use the chess table". I have replaced them and the same thing happens - yet chess table is a requirement of the Library plot type! This is PC windows Sims 4 game Edit By Crinrict: Adjusted Title
Photos turning black (Patch 1.121.342/2.28)
When I place photos taken with phones or cameras in my Sims’ house, they turn black when I exit the game and come back to play!!!! 😢😢 Every time I take a photo with my Sims, the picture works normally while it is in my inventory. However, whenever I place it in my Sims’ house with a frame—for example, hanging it on the wall—once I exit the game and load it again, the photo turns completely black and there is no way to recover it. This is extremely frustrating, as I am losing all the important memories of my Sims. Edit By crinrict: Adjusted Title, merged a few posts. Note by crinrict Could everyone in this thread please provide the following info Are you using mods/cc and if so, did you remove them ? What is your game version ? What platform are you playing on ? Is this happening to existing photos that were fine before the patch ? Does it happen with new photos/paintings Does it happen on new saves ? Does it matter how you take the photo or if you add any filter ? Did you play/save the save the issue is occurring on with the January patch at all (maybe different household) ? How big is your screenshot folder in documents ? Other threads Photos placed from the library going black: Photo Booth/Graduation Pics turning black when places from Gallery/Library | EA Forums - 13157274. Photos taken with filters on camera going black: Photos taken with filter turn black after changing filter again (camera) | EA Forums - 13161807 Paintings: Painting by reference Turns white (Patch 1.121.342/2.28) | EA Forums - 13155844 Cross-Stich: [COL] Cross-Stich by Ref turning white/blank | EA Forums - 13016359 Puzzles: Please create a new thread. Note from EA_Solaire: Hello all, If any of you are still encountering this on the latest game version (without mods), would you be willing to share your save file(s) in addition to the info above from crinrict? If so, please send me a private message with a link to the file. Instructions can be found here: https://forums.ea.com/idea/the-sims-4-bug-reports-en/information-how-to-send-user-files-to-the-sims-4-team/5048472 Thanks!
Build Mode not working after placing stairs or platforms
Since the new expansion release, I can't finish a proper build. Often after placing stairs or building a platform, any following action in build mode is impossible. I can't delete walls, I can't place objects. If I try to save the game, the saving button starts rotating for an infinite time. The game stays responsible, but save never happens. I play on PC. I do not use any mods or CC, but I have a few EP.[BG] [S] How do I know which objects were destroyed from fire and lightning?
Hello there, I've been struggling with the destroyed objects that became ash from fire and lightning. For burned objects, I can replace them right away. But for destroyed objects that became ash, I don't know how to locate the exact item/swatch on BB mode to replace them. I wish there's a list of stolen objects like when they were stolen by burglar so I know which objects were gone. Or if there's a way or mod to notify about this, please let me know. Thanks so much!
