Bayou Bijou World Collaboration - Part 3 video released
Welcome to another builder's collaboration hosted by Hidehi2 , Sandraelle and me soocoolsim ! Introducing Bayou Bijou, a New Orleans / Louisiana inspired world featuring seven areas: Map A - French Quarter - Completed ✅ - See Part One video tour Map B - Garden District - Completed ✅ (1 empty lot for players) - See Part Two video tour Map C - Bayou Sauvage - Completed ✅ - See Part Three video tour Map D - Farming Area - Completed ✅ - See Part Three video tour Map E - Beach Area - Completed ✅ - See Part Three video tour Map F - City District - Completed ✅ Map G - Lafitte Lagoon - Completed ✅ SHOWCASE VIDEO TOURS (YouTube) Part One - The French Quarter Part Two - The Garden District Part Three - Bayou Sauvage, Farming, Beach Areas BACKGROUND Experienced creators (Intermediate+) are invited to join us in creating builds to add to this empty world. If building is not your forte, but you love decorating, just let us know. We'll try to match you with an appropriate builder to create a shell for you. Everyone can experience Bayou Bijou taking shape by downloading the empty base world and installing builds as they become available. Constructive comments throughout this process are welcome, so don't be shy. Please keep an eye on the "News and Updates" post for milestones and links to new creations as they become available. You can also check out in-game Bayou Bijou Stories and Sims from players / creators. Without further ado, onto the details below and come join in the fun! CLAIMING OVERVIEW (Edit! Apr 17/25 - All lots Claimed / Reserved) Download the Bayou Bijou empty base world created by the talented Hidehi2. Take a look at the lists of available lots using the Map posts as reference (see links above). Indicate you're on board for the collab 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 (approx the 1st and 15th of the month) a new claiming period starting with a 'Claiming Day' post will begin. During this period, if you are now joining the collab or had a build in progress on Claiming Day, you can claim 1 lot. For ongoing participants, if all previously claimed builds are completed and link(s) submitted by Claiming Day, you may claim up to 2 lots. Edit! Effective Apr 15/25, after successfully uploading a completed cc-free build, participants may claim another lot if desired. However, max 2 claims in progress remains in place. Edit! Apr 17/25 - All lots Claimed. See the Map listings for links to completed builds. BUILDING GUIDELINES Please stay within the theme of each map area and general New Orleans, Louisiana inspiration. You have creative freedom otherwise. All Expansion Packs OK for use. All Stuff Packs OK for use. All official EA Store Items OK for use. Free EA Store Items OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content allowed. Please Custard Check your lot file before uploading to double check. We highly recommend you play-test your lot before uploading to ensure no routing concerns and downloaders can enjoy your build as intended. Another recommendation is to test placement of your final version. This helps identify any potential issues (windows/tiles out of place, etc). To do this... Export your build, save your game, delete the final version, then use the exported copy in the Library to add it back into the world. Take a look around to see if anything is amiss and correct as needed. It will be useful for players if the Bayou Bijou 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 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. SIM / HOUSEHOLD SUBMISSIONS The focus of the collab is on builds as the final world game save will be unpopulated, however we can link to Sims / Households created for Bayou Bijou. Bayou Bijou builders can submit Sims / Households for their completed claims as well as general (eg Townie) use. Non-builders can submit Sims / Households for general (eg Townie) use. All Expansion Packs OK for use. All Stuff Packs OK for use. All official EA Store Items OK for use. Free EA Store Items OK for use. Note: Some are no longer available for download so use at your discretion. NO third-party Custom Content allowed. Please Custard Check your Sim / Household 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 flag as Townie) / download link / 1 cover picture / custard screenshot confirming no 3rd party custom content included. Optional! Link to additional picture site / showcase thread. Sims / Households created by participants for claimed builds will include lot addresses with their listings. Sims / Households created for potential use within Bayou Bijou but not associated with a specific build (eg Townies) will be listed under the heading of Auxiliary sims which players can place anywhere as desired. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS Chojrak75321, cindylou2662 , Hidehi2, Kcity74 (aka fatness74), JudiAlbert (aka IdahoGal65, Cheeseweasel), Minasawa , puzzlezaddict , Sandraelle , 17SLAY (TECHSPERT50), soocoolsim , SusanMarieD (aka DavisSM), suzses , whatsociallife , xDeltaMirage (aka fegar200198) PREVIOUS WORLD COLLABORATIONS Cape Albacore Coastal World / YouTube video walkthrough playlist Disney's Magic Kingdom / YouTube video walkthrough playlist The Orient Express (London, Paris, Venice, Alps) / YouTube video walkthrough 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.
FLSTRider dropping in to say hello
Just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone. I don't know how many of you remember my Falconcrest world thread falconcrest Thread but as I said in that thread I was taking the world into the Unreal Engine and after what seems like forever I am still not even close to half way done. Unreal is a HUGE learning curve. I thought those that wondered how that world is going I would add a few pics and reintroduce my "Worlds Thread" to everyone flstriders worlds thread I also have been going through my old computer and am thinking about dusting off CAW again but have heard that it is not working with the new EA launcher. Anyone able to give me any information about thisDisney Magic Kingdom Community Collaboration! * COMPLETED
EDIT Apr 15/23 - THE WORLD IS COMPLETED ✅ soocoolsim, @Hidehi , romagi1 , Sandraelle , @seaben , @GraceyManor , @ToriFrancis , @ks0 , bekkasan , @LMC6255 , emorrill , @cymbline , StephSteb Well done everyone! Thank you for your wonderful contributions to this project. Your builds and sims have surpassed expectations and this collaboration will be a fond and special memory long after Sims 3 has faded. We've celebrated with a series of video walkthroughs! :D 🍿🌟 Full video playlist: Sims 3: Disney Magic Kingdom World Tours Playlist on YouTube Individual videos: Episode 1: Main Street Area - Part One Episode 2: Main Street Area - Part Two Episode 3: Bay Lake Area - Part One Episode 4: Bay Lake Area - Part Two Episode 5: Adventureland - Part One Episode 6: Adventureland - Part Two Episode 7: Frontierland Episode 8: Liberty Square Episode 9: Fantasyland - Part One Episode 10: Fantasyland - Part Two Episode 11: Tomorrowland (finale) Congrats to me1620 , the winner of our closing celebrations Trivia Challenge with a perfect score! "Sandraelle;c-18263370" wrote: https://i.imgur.com/hvzuyE9.jpg Hello everyone! We figure that most people will probably want to pick and choose what lots they'd like to add to their Magic Kingdom World, but if you'd like a world with all the lots, I have created a world save with all the lots for you. It's missing two lots (see my note below). Depending on your computer specs, you may experience game crashes with a fully outfitted world. But if you have a powerful computer (I do not, lol), our hope is that it will run smoothly. Another option to minimize the size, is to split up the world into two world saves by having two copies and editing each world to your liking. Or if you have a mod, you may be able to make them vacation worlds, however, I'm not sure exactly how to do that. :# Just click on this zip file link to download the folder and place it in your "Electronic Arts/Sims 3/Saves" folder before launching your game. VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: If you don't already have the empty base Disney Magic Kingdom world downloaded and installed on your computer, you will need to do that first before loading up your game with my world save, otherwise it won't load the save. You can find the link to the world on page 1. :) :) :) Happy simming!!!! Note: Since I don't own Midnight Hollow's Golden Ticket Toy Shop, I wasn't able to place two of the lots. Here are the links for those two builds so you can add them in yourself. Fantasia Emporium, 11 Main Street https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9501738 Auntie Gravity's Goodies, 107 Tomorrowland https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9514905 Required: Download MAGIC KINGDOM EMPTY BASE WORLD (created by Hidehi) Option A: Download your choice of individual BUILDS BY AREA - see posts for maps and links Entrance, Main Street, Hub Adventureland Frontierland Liberty Square Fantasyland Tomorrowland Bay Lake Area DISNEY CHARACTER SIMS (no cc) Option B: Download WORLD SAVE FILE INCLUDING ALL LOTS (except the two below which you need to download separately. Sims also need to be individually downloaded) Fantasia Emporium, 11 Main Street https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9501738 Auntie Gravity's Goodies, 107 Tomorrowland https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9514905 BACKGROUND ON THE PROJECT Welcome to the Sims 3 Disney Magic Kingdom Community Collaboration! Experience the magic of Disney as we invite you to collaborate in showcasing the talent within the Sims 3 community! Our launch on Oct 1/21 coincided with the official start of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations. This project began several months ago when sparky1922 expressed her hope to me soocoolsim of having a playable Disney world. This idea grew as the talented @Hidehi worked with my input and the official Disney map to create the Magic Kingdom world base. I think you'll agree that Hidehi did an awesome job, and we're hoping for your feedback as lots are added to ensure that world routing, etc works as intended. With the addition of Sandraelle and romagi1 to the planning team, this community collaboration to create the Magic Kingdom is now open for your participation! Apr 3/23 - EDIT! All lots have been claimed or accounted for so the rest of this post is no longer valid. Thanks to everyone who participated. Your submissions have brought this world ‘to life’. Thanks also to our supporters for your comments, likes and downloads. We have had a blast and hope you enjoyed being with us on this journey. Stay tuned for the grand finale to celebrate completion of this amazing project! So now onto the fine print! Here's a chance to express your creativity with choices from a wide range of building styles. The rules are pretty simple: CLAIMING GUIDELINES Take a look at the list of lots available using either the forum posts or online spreadsheet as reference. Indicate you're on board for the collab and sign up for your first claim by posting on this thread with your chosen lot and map reference #s. I will update the list with your claim (as well as the download / media links when completed). Every two weeks (approx the 1st and 15th of the month) a new sign-up period will begin. You may claim a new lot during each sign-up period after your build is completed - as long as you don't have more than two builds underway at a time. BUILDING GUIDELINES Map areas: The following posts list the world lots along with reference maps and a short description about each area. You can also view everything consolidated in the spreadsheet linked below. Thanks to Sandraelle for creating the reference maps. Optional! View the on-line Sims 3 Magic Kingdom spreadsheet (Lots on tab 1. Maps on tab 2): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cqRP4cJ8gBpwAkDmSD5UQ36V2atAw5QCFsSyOK4wxPI/edit#gid=1788133881 Community lots / Disney attractions: The intent is to replicate the exterior of the actual attractions as best as you can. The interior design is more flexible as you see fit for the use of the lot and Sims 3 game play. Please do stay with the overall theme of the area for the decor and include any special lot designation requirements. You can Google pictures of your claimed lot and we've also included some inspiration links below which may be helpful. Residential builds: Again, please stay with the general look and overall theme of the area including your chosen lot. You have creative freedom otherwise. No third-party Custom Content allowed — please Custard Check your lots before uploading to double check. Helpful notes All Expansion Packs OK for use. All Stuff Packs OK for use. All purchasable Store Items OK for use. Free Store items can be used if they can still be downloaded. Post link(s) to your lot download / media when available. You can also include a cover shot. INSPIRATION LINKS Interactive Disney Magic Kingdom Park map: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/magic-kingdom/maps/ MK Building Photos: https://dreamstime.com/photos-images/buildings-magic-kingdom-walt-disney-world-orlando-florida.html Wikipedia info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Kingdom Blueprints - WD Resorts Part 1: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-resorts-part-1/ Blueprints - WD Resorts Part 2: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-resorts-part-2/ Blueprints - Magic Kingdom Part 1: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-magic-kingdom-part-1/ Blueprints - Magic Kingdom Part 2: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-magic-kingdom-part-2/ Blueprints - Magic Kingdom Part 3: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-magic-kingdom-part-3/ Blueprints - Magic Kingdom Part 4: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-magic-kingdom-part-4/ Blueprints- Magic Kingdom Part 5: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-magic-kingdom-part-5/ Blueprints - Magic Kingdom Part 6: https://wdwthemeparks.com/disney-blue-prints-magic-kingdom-part-6/ Magic Kingdom aerial tour: https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/aerial-tour-of-empty-magic-kingdom-walt-disney-world/ Picture tours by section WORLD TESTERS If building is not quite up your alley and you much prefer playing or testing, you can also participate by downloading the world and lots at they become available. We would greatly appreciate feedback on any positive experiences or concerns you may experience as the world gets populated. At this stage, we do not plan to provide a completed world. It is up to players to download and populate as desired when builds become available. Once the world is full / almost full we may provide a game save file, but first things first... to create the lots 😀 https://i.imgur.com/e0NAxlX.png Feb 9/22 - New opportunity! This is mainly for those folks who love to decorate but find building daunting. See page 14 for available shells. Now it works! Post your claim on this thread (Map #, Ref #) and download the relevant shell. Decorate as you wish using the following guidelines. In the final lot description, we request you keep the credit to the shell creator. Upload your completed build and circle back here with the link(s) to your file and (optional) screenshots. Residential shell décor guidelines No budget limitations! All EPs, SPs, store items allowed. No 3rd party CC allowed. For the exterior... You can change the colours of the siding, roofing and flooring and move/delete/add windows and doors. Create your own landscaping as you wish including adding/modifying driveways, gardens, etc. For the interior... You have free rein to modify everything! Window, door or wall in the way of your fab design? No worries... just move or delete it. Want to switch a bedroom to a study? Go right ahead... the power is with you to change the layout as you see fit. STARTER HOMES Several lots have been designated for building starter homes. Of course, other appropriate lots can be used to create a starter. Check with a planning team member if uncertain. EDIT Oct 9/22 - All designated starter homes completed! Visit this post on page 12 for the list of builds. SPIN-OFFS Players are encouraged to share links to their Disney Magic Kingdom in game stories. Please touch base with soocoolsim via PM with your blog / story link(s) for approval by the planning team. Visit this post to read stories submitted by DMK world players. Visit this post to find links to NO CC Disney character sims available for download. NOTES FOR CREATORSVega Grove Updated
https://simfileshare.net/download/5260339/ I made this for my birthday. I went back included a few more important lots along with the windmills and more trees. Vega Grove has a lot to offer. Explore the world and enjoy! :D It's cc free and is a medium world. Please tag (ms-artzy-gurl) in order to see the world. SPF is my old account, so ignore the name.
Alryne Valley Ultimate
NOTE: This world has been updated and now has a populated and unpopulated version. See Alryne Valley Finale for the populated world, and Alryne Valley Homes for the world containing only the residential lots and no Sims. Alryne Valley (click for more details) is a coastal town surrounded by snow-covered mountains. This is the final version. There are 47 community lots [5 empty] and 68 residential lots [54 empty]. This world includes 6 mobile homes (some store content in the Wild Woodlands and the Ebony and Ivory Double Wide), 4 homes (store content in Orchid Plantation and Spanish Elegance), 1 cabin, and 3 apartment buildings. I am building other homes to place in the world. See Alryne Valley Homes Content for a list of homes sorted by game only, some store content, and many store items. See Alryne Valley Homes for details of the available homes for download. At this point, I have only created homes for the Old Neighborhood just east of downtown. You may use any or all of them. My homes contain the bare necessities for living, should not have routing issues, and are sparsely decorated to reduce lag. I tried not to use any store content for these homes, but some did get into some of my builds. Alryne Valley is technically a large world, but the town proper would fit in a medium world. Alryne Valley was created for The Sims 3. The town hall faces Sunrise Beach and Maramore Ocean to the east and is surrounded on three sides by snow-covered mountains. Lake Atherton is located west of town on the other side of the graveyard. All commercial buildings and venues are located on individual lots (no combination rabbit holes). Originally, I created this world for the Nothing is Free Challenge from ModtheSims by Avalikia. It can also be used for the Rebuild the World Challenge 2.0 by X8_Bliss and modified by angelbearpuppy. I also wanted a world for those who liked to build homes and populate the world themselves. It was a lot of work, but I managed to finish it. Most Current Releases (newest to oldest): Alryne Valley Ultimate - This is my final version. I discovered a few minor things I wanted to modify in Alryne Valley realized. Alryne Valley realized - In this version, I removed my custom science building, which contained Jynx's rabbit hole door, and replaced it with the Landgraab Industries Science Facility. I also added three apartment buildings. Alryne Valley beta 1.2 - this version comes with two save files: one containing only homes placed in the world, and one with some of my Sims, and populated with the help of NRaas Story Progression. These links go to Mediafire where the world and two saves are available for upload. NOTE: All three of the above worlds can all be installed in your game. They each have unique names and identities in their respective files. I am not listing the older versions as there were considerable changes to each, resulting in Alryne Valley beta 1.2 above. ~texansky-Alryne Valley Homes
I am creating homes for Alryne Valley. Most of these homes are base-game and expansion packs only. Some contain store content which will be noted as such. Alryne Valley was created for a couple of challenges requiring empty worlds. I started it in December of 2022, two years ago. The current version is Alryne Valley Ultimate. I have 18 Sim households ready to be added to the world. Before I do this in Create A World, I want homes on at least half of the residential lots. ~texansky-
