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 / VIDEOS Players may wish to enjoy this world as it evolves and we welcome links to any Petite Alsace story threads / blogs / media. Just post a reply advising us. Click this link for submissions including interior tours by JudiAlbert . 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), KarilynMonroe2 , 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.
Rebuilding Appaloosa Plains - UPDATED Feb 4 2026
Hello fellow Simmers :smile: I'm taking on the Build A City Challenge, using Appaloosa Plains and very few mods. As the town grows, you'll see different Sims' stories emerge. From the town's first community lot to each household and unlocked rabbit hole, watch the drama unfold as I rebuild Appaloosa Plains. I'll be posting previews of each chapter in this thread, with links to the full versions on my website. You can also follow along on Blogger and Archive of Our Own. Chapter List: Prologue Part One Part One begins with a community garden founded by Bridget Tevellyn -- a young Sim hoping to build a family away from the bustle of the city and the catty small towns she grew up in -- and shares the stories that arise as each new home and community lot are built. Chapter 1: Community Garden Chapter 2: Bridget's Cabin Chapter 3: The Tevellyn House Chapter 4: Cinnamon Crest Falls Chapter 5: The Boarding House / Community Garden Chapter 6: The Tevellyn House Chapter 7: Cinnamon Crest Falls / Rukiya's Lot Chapter 8: The Tevellyn House Chapter 9: Cinnamon Crest Falls Chapter 10: Rukiya's House Chapter 11: The Tevellyn House / Emery's Lot Chapter 12: Sims in Arms Training Outpost Chapter 13: The Tevellyn House Chapter 14: Emery's Studio Chapter 15: Cinnamon Crest Falls / Matthew's Lot Chapter 16: The Tevellyn House / Button Ranch Chapter 17: Champs Les Sims - Part One: Bienvenue - Part Two: L'amour Chapter 18: Rukiya's House Chapter 19: Cinnamon Crest Falls Chapter 20: The Tevellyn House Chapter 21: Button Ranch Chapter 22: The Tevellyn House Chapter 23: Emery's Studio Chapter 24: Button Ranch - coming soon Chapter 25: Harley House - coming soon Chapter 26: Rukiya's House - coming soon Chapter 27: The Tevellyn House / Ryker's Lot - coming soon Chapter 28: Champs Les Sims - coming soon Chapter 29: Ryker's House - coming soon Chapter 30: Button Ranch - coming soon Part Two The town will continue to grow alongside Bridget's grandchildren in Part Two, as new faces move in and more venues pop up.
New World, Darkmoore Village
Hello Everyone, I have a new world to share! Das Stakehause (Vampire Themed Restaurant and Vip lounge) is inspired by Darkmoore Village at Universal Studios, Floridas new theme park Epic Universe. One of the attactions there is called Darkmoore, and it has the Classic movie monsters theme. So, I just loved it and thought it would be fun to create this small, walkable village! (its really small, no roads) The World is in my studio, and it has just the empty lots, but the builds are also in my studio so you can add what you like. One of the lots, the burning blade tavern, has CC Windmill blades, I checked the lot with Custard and they do come with the lot, so if you don't like CC, you may want to put something else in its place...but, the effect of the blades burning is very cool! Curse of the Werewolf (Roller Coaster) Darkmoore Village World (empty) The Burning Blade Das StakeHause- Vampire Themed Restuarant Darkmoore Cemetary The Darkmoore Well Schoolhouse There are lots for Dracula and the Invisible man and the Wolfman that are marked. If anyone wants to build and share, I would love it! I'm still working on playtesting the Harry Potter themed world and its almost ready I think to share. There are lots for it in my studio as well. Here is a download link for CC I am using but did not include with Frankenstein Manor. Frankenstein's Laboratory ItemsThe Land of Oz
Starting a new thread to provide information on my custom world "the land of oz" as I made updates and add new lots The world was featured on Youtube channel CJplays, in an incomplete state. There is another thread about my original Oz world but as it was my first world creation and pretty unplayable, I scrapped it and rebuilt the world in a smaller version, which is what was featured by CJPlays If you are playing in the world (in my studio) feel free to contribute to this thread . My first task is to compile a list of EP's, Stuff Packs and Store Items used in the world. EPs Season Supernatural Showtime Pets University Generations World Adventures Movie Stuff Into The Future Fast Lane, Late Night and Island Paradise were used in creating some of the Ozian Sims in my Studio Store Sets (I'm going to try to reduce this as I update the world save) STORE WORLDS, Monte Vista, Aurora Skies Gold, Riverview, Midnight Hollow Gold, Dragon Valley Gold STORE April 2023 Compilation October 2011 Compilation January 2012 Compilation Make a Wish Compilation March 2013 Compilation More Magic Drifters Desire Oh my Goth Compilation Eloquently Eclectic Fabulous Fiesta Moroccan Mystique Africa Inspirations Grims Ghastly Manor Mother Russia Gothique Library Palace of Versailles Prism Art Studio Free Items TBATiny Builds Christmas Village Showcase video released
EDIT! This challenge is closed. Thanks to participants and supporters. Below is the link to the showcase video. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Yay, excitement is in the air as we get closer to the holidays so let’s kick it up a notch with another tiny build challenge. For this theme, think of vintage / Victorian buildings similar to Lemax Caddington and Dickens village sets. Challenge criteria Create a Residential or Community build, and build as high or low as you wish, however the lot size cannot be larger than 10x10. Align your architecture, colours, textures and decor with the vintage / Victorian Christmas theme. If you plan to build based on a specific building from Lemax, Dickens or similar village sets, it would be great if you post a quick note in advance so we don't duplicate. * Include at least 3 objects from any of the free EA Store Happy Holiday Presents and / or Just for Pets collections. All EPs, SPs and official EA store content can be used, however no external 3rd party content please. You can Custard check your export file to double-check. More than one submission is fine, and links to sims or households created for your residential builds are welcome. No budget limit so let your imagination soar! When your creation is available on the Exchange, just reply here with the name of your build, the download link and up to 5 pictures including front view. You can link to additional media if desired. Submission deadline for inclusion in the showcase video: Dec 19, 2025 Extended to Dec 21, 2025 * Lemax / Dicken's village buildings taken so far: Partridge and Pear / Five Gold Rings / Antiquarian Bookseller Tips! Do play test your builds to ensure no routing issues. Don’t want to have those sims stomping and getting stuck right! Windows and flooring tiles can go wonky if placed too near the lot edges. Adding them at least 1 square away should work, however test your build by placing a copy elsewhere in the world. Take a look around to ensure all is fine and fix this and any floating tiles as needed before final export. Take screenshots in Live mode. That removes gridlines from view and looks more attractive. Hidehi’s Christmas Village created by Rflong7 is a pretty builders world for use with this challenge since it features snow covered terrain, however there's just one 10x10 lot. You can easily bulldoze the existing larger lots to add 10x10s using the in-game tool, however you can build in any world of your choosing. Looking forward to seeing your tiny Christmas creations! BUILDS Link to showcase video on YouTube Guido's Italian Restaurant by JudiAlbert (cheeseweasel) - Download Leona's House by JudiAlbert - Download Antiquarian Bookstore by Sandraelle - Download The Ivy Townhouse by Sandraelle - Download Cozy Chalet for Two by PalmArrow - Download All Saints by Hidehi2 - Download Partridge and Pear House by soocoolsim - Download Jazzmatazz Lounge (no CC version) by Vanimel - Download Tannenbaum Christmas Shoppe by KarilynMonroe2 - Download And here's a great oldie but goodie video from EA to help put you into the mood 😀🎄
Tiny Builds Halloween Challenge
EDIT Oct 31! This challenge is completed. Check out the Showcase Video for highlights! 🎃 Happy October everyone! Hope your summer was great and you’re perhaps enjoying the seasonal changes as several of us head into fall! On that note… Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and I soocoolsim are in the very, very early stages behind the scenes preparing for our next world collaboration. In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to host a Halloween themed tiny build challenge and hope you join in! Creating a tiny build is already daunting, however let’s step it up a notch with the following: Challenge criteria Create a Residential or Community build, and build as high or low as you wish, however the lot size cannot be larger than 10x10. Align with the Halloween theme and use at least 2 of the following as predominant colours in your build: orange, black, purple, green, grey. Include at least 3 objects from any of the free EA Store Halloween Treats collections All EPs, SPs and official EA store content can be used, however no external 3rd party content please. You can Custard check your export file to double-check. More than one submission is fine, and you can also link to a sim or household created for your residential build. No budget limit so let your imagination soar! When your creation is available on the Exchange, just reply here with the name of your build, download link and up to 5 pictures including the front view. You can link to additional media if desired. Submission deadline for inclusion in the challenge showcase video: Oct 29, 2025 Tips! Do play test your builds to ensure no routing issues. Don’t want to have those sims stomping and getting stuck right! Windows and flooring tiles can go wonky if placed too near the lot edges. Adding them at least 1 square away should work, however test your build by placing a copy elsewhere in the world. Take a look around to ensure all is fine and fix this and any floating tiles as needed before final export. Take screenshots in Live mode. That removes gridlines from view and looks more attractive. A Tiny Town by Rflong7 is a great builders world for use with this challenge since it includes about 30 empty 10x10 lots. Looking forward to seeing your tiny Halloween creations! LIST OF BUILDS Important note: For builds including the Alchemy Station... please enable the cheat codes TestingCheatsEnabled True and BuyDebug On to check for and remove unwanted extra spawners. Then turn off the cheat codes... BuyDebug Off and TestingCheatsEnabled False Gloomhaven by Sandraelle - Download Cloud Nine by HotBlackSand - Download Ode to Delia Deets by Kcity74 (fatness1974) - Download Decrepid Domicile by Kcity74 (fatness1974) - Download Mystery House with Gamble Ghosts by JudiAlbert (cheeseweasel) - Download Magic Farmer’s Market by PalmArrow - Download Ravensmoor by Sandraelle - Download Witchy Victorian Charmer by soocoolsim - Download Pumpkin Glow by Hidehi2 - Download Two Boos Arcade by soocoolsim - Download Boo’s Bittle Playground by soocoolsim - Download The Grimsbane House by Sandraelle - Download The Cave-In by Hidehi2 - Download Unhallowed Grounds by Cuniculosa - Download Hesper's Herps and Sundry by Cuniculosa - Download LIST OF SIMS Gamble Ghosts by JudiAlbert - included with Mystery House Malachai Ravenwood by Sandraelle for Ravensmoor - Download Twyla Greyjoy & Magic by Sandraelle for Gloomhaven - Download Rowena Grimsbane & Cosmo by Sandraelle for The Grimsbane House - Download Zelena & Tabitha Cackle by Hidehi2 for Pumpkin Glow - Download Bouvaird Witches by soocoolsim for Witchy Victorian Charmer - Download
Excited to Share My Sims 3 Creations!”
Hello Simmers!, I’m excited to introduce myself to The Sims 3 world! I’ll soon be sharing my builds and creations right here and on The Sims 3 Forums. My name is Derek, and I hail from the great white north nation of Canada! I have been a Sims fan all my life and have owned and played every generation of the game, starting with The Sims 1. The Sims 3 is by far my favourite game and the one that I will be creating content for in this thread. I hope that you all enjoy my work and feel free to reach out with any comments or suggestions. I welcome all feedback :) While I try to stick to base game and Sims 3 Store content, I also love using items from Around The Sims 3 (ATS3) — their work adds so much life and realism to every build. If you haven’t checked them out yet, I highly recommend following and downloading their amazing content. https://aroundthesims3.com Stay tuned — my first build showcase will be coming soon, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on with you all! - Derek #TheSims3 #Sims3Builds #Sims3Community #ATS3 #SimmerLife
♥♥ ~ SANDRAELLE'S SHOWCASE ~ ♥♥ *NEW BUILD*: Bristlecone Motel
Welcome to my Showcase Thread, and thanks for visiting! A little bit about me: I'm not really a game player but I do LOVE to build and have been creating since Sims 2 came out. I mostly built for myself (back in the day), then started joining building contests and challenges in the old Sims 3 community forums, which then led to me becoming a member of the DNA request team and started creating for others for six years. I have been participating in several world collaborations most recently and it's been a lot of fun. I've learned a lot about building in these past 10-12 years and have improved quite a bit since those early days. I'm a stickler for details and aim for realistic interiors in my creations. Most of my builds contain store content, but are CC free and I always upgrade all the plumping/electronics. To visit my Sims 3 Studio, click here. To download FREE items from the store, click here. UPDATE September 2025: Added a new build, "Bristlecone Motel" under the Misc Builds section. 😁 UPDATE August 2025: Added "Wooded Bliss" under the Misc Builds section. 😀 UPDATE June 2025: Added the Bayou Bijou Collaboration builds, added some sim households and completed posting some of my "2013-2017" builds. 😀 UPDATE August 2024: This thread has totally been reconstructed using posts from my showcase thread in the old Sims 3 community forum. Custom World Collaborations I've participated in (More information about these community projects can be found by clicking on the links below.) Bayou Bijou World Collaboration (a world based on New Orleans, Louisiana, USA) Orient Express Community Collaboration (a world that consists of London, Paris, Venice and the Alpine area) Cape Albacore World Collaboration (a coastal town inspired by Nantucket Island) Disney Magic Kingdom Community Collaboration (experience the magic of Disney) Ackney-upon-Sherne Creators' Collaboration (an English Village Collaboration) BUILDS FROM WORLD COLLABORATIONS (this section updated on 6/13/2025) Bayou Bijou Project dates: Jan 2025 - June 2025 Orient Express Builds Project dates: Spring 2024 and Jan 2020 - Apr 2021 Cape Albacore Builds Project dates: Sep 2023 - Feb 2024 Disney's Magic Kingdom Builds Project dates: Oct 2021 - May 2023) Ackney-upon-Sherne English Village Builds Project dates: Aug 2021 - Mar 2022) MISC BUILDS -- Personal builds and DNA Request team builds NEW BUILD: Bristlecone Motel, 9/25/2025 Wooded Bliss, 08/26/2025 Fallen Acres, 10/30/2024 2021-2023 / 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2013-2017 (updated 6/14/2025) SIMS AND SIM HOUSEHOLDS SIMS / SIM HOUSEHOLDS (updated 6/13/2025)
