Groundwork: A TS3 Foundation Challenge -- Final Scores Posted; Thanks for Playing!

Groundwork: A Foundation Challenge



Moderator on site for a few years

Judged and participated in various #Create challenges

Judged the official, site wide, foundation challenge

Hosted a previous challenge –

Moderator on site for a few yearsJudged and participated in various #Create challengesJudged the official, site wide, foundation challengeHosted a previous challenge – “Building Blocks”

No altering the foundation is allowed

o Its shape should still be clearly visible from top down.

o No adding more foundation on

o No taking any foundation off

o No adjusting the height

o Aesthetic changes are allowed (ex. Painting, adding or removing plants, wall hangings, etc.)

o Its shape should still be clearly visible from top down. o No adding more foundation on o No taking any foundation off o No adjusting the height o Aesthetic changes are allowed (ex. Painting, adding or removing plants, wall hangings, etc.) Building away from the foundation

o As stated above, the top down view should still resemble the original lot. This means no over hangs for more space and no

adding basements. However, you are permitted to add a shed, car ports, garages, etc. and attach them to the lot as long as

they don’t add more livable space. For example, garages can only be used to house cars, not store an extra bed.

o As stated above, the top down view should still resemble the original lot. This means no over hangs for more space and no adding basements. However, you are permitted to add a shed, car ports, garages, etc. and attach them to the lot as long as they don’t add more livable space. For example, garages can only be used to house cars, not store an extra bed. Lot Size

o The lot size will be included in the post. You are not allowed to place the foundation on a larger sized lot than what is given.

o You are allowed to rotate the lot any way you would like.

o The lot size will be included in the post. You are not allowed to place the foundation on a larger sized lot than what is given. o You are allowed to rotate the lot any way you would like. Custom Content

o Is allowed.

o MTS encourages the creation and use of CC, but everyone deserves their credit. You don't have to list each bit of CC,

just the creators that made it so they get their work highlighted.

o Is allowed. o MTS encourages the creation and use of CC, but everyone deserves their credit. You don't have to list each bit of CC, just the creators that made it so they get their work highlighted. Pictures

o You are REQUIRED to upload the following pictures with each round:

----->• Front picture

----->• Back picture

----->• Floor plan pictures

o Extra pictures are recommended, but not required.

o No photoshopping please!

o You are REQUIRED to upload the following pictures with each round: ----->• Front picture ----->• Back picture ----->• Floor plan pictures o Extra pictures are recommended, but not required. o No photoshopping please! Time and Extensions

o Each round will last for a ten day period.

o Extensions are allowed, but there should be a valid excuse.

o Each round will last for a ten day period. o Extensions are allowed, but there should be a valid excuse. Questions

o For the most part, this contest relies on people being honest. The more you adhere to the rules, the more fun it is for

everyone. Try not to bend the rules; if you think you can exploit something, try not to – it ruins the game for everyone. If

you want to make sure that what you’re doing is allowed, just ask down below and I, or someone else who has done

these before, will help you out.

Structure: 25 Points

o Everything related to the physical building of the house is scored here! The following criteria are what we will

be looking for in this category...

----->• Curb Appeal (front of the house)

----->• Structure as a Whole (sides and back of the house)

----->• Roofing

----->• Interior Layout

----->• Aesthetically Pleasing

o Everything related to the physical building of the house is scored here! The following criteria are what we will be looking for in this category... ----->• Curb Appeal (front of the house) ----->• Structure as a Whole (sides and back of the house) ----->• Roofing ----->• Interior Layout ----->• Aesthetically Pleasing Landscaping: 25 Points

o Don't forget to make the yard look fitting, too. Gardens, driveways, terrain paint, and sculpting bring a lot of dimension

to a house! Don't forget this important category!

----->• Is there landscaping?

----->• Does it fit the theme? (desert, lush, forest, etc.)

----->• Aesthetically Pleasing

o Don't forget to make the yard look fitting, too. Gardens, driveways, terrain paint, and sculpting bring a lot of dimension to a house! Don't forget this important category! ----->• Is there landscaping? ----->• Does it fit the theme? (desert, lush, forest, etc.) ----->• Aesthetically Pleasing Decorations: 25 Points

o The inside is just as important, if not more important, than the outside. Make sure you keep these key points

in mind for a high score!

----->• Space is Filled

----->• Good Flow (no stomping sims)

----->• Coherent Style

----->• Matching Colors

o The inside is just as important, if not more important, than the outside. Make sure you keep these key points in mind for a high score! ----->• Space is Filled ----->• Good Flow (no stomping sims) ----->• Coherent Style ----->• Matching Colors Presentation: 25 points

o Now, you gotta show off your work! To get the last few points on your score, hit on these points for a guarenteed

25 points!

----->• Pics at least 800x600

----->• Clear, Detailed Pics

----->• Detailed / Descriptive Post

o Now, you gotta show off your work! To get the last few points on your score, hit on these points for a guarenteed 25 points! ----->• Pics at least 800x600 ----->• Clear, Detailed Pics ----->• Detailed / Descriptive Post Bonus Points: 20 points

o These are awarded hit or miss. You either get all of the points or no points at all.

o Is your house set to a theme? How neat!

----->• +5 bonus points

o You took extra pictures and they are gorgeous! They show off the lot really well!

----->• +5 bonus points

o WOW! Your lot was a standout all around! You really went the extra mile!

----->• +10 bonus points

Round 1 over!

Round 2 over!

Round 3 over!

Round 4 over!

Answered Questions



This is a TS3 only contest



I built the foundations in Armiel's builder's island, but you can build them anywhere

you'd like. The lots are 100% flat, so be sure to take that into consideration!



Whole house, of course! I have to make it challenging ;D



Yes! The stuff I have there is just for decoration.



No limit on landscaping, provided it doesn't change the height of the foundation (no

raising or lowering the terrain around the edges of the foundation, this includes ponds)



It needs to be the same size so everybody has the same set of parameters.



Make whatever you'd like as long as it follows the rules!



Well, this is tricky. You can have a gazebo (off foundation) as long as it doesn't expand

livable space. If it is just a couple chairs and more along the lines of landscaping, then

that is perfect. If you're using it as an outdoor kitchen or something that serves a large

function, then no.



The first round is 14 days, with rounds 2, 3, and 4 lasting 10 days, with small extensions if asked for.



I would really appreciate it if you don't mind, but it isn't required. Use the vB codes down below

to learn how to use the "infobutton" and "spoiler" boxes I would really appreciate it if you don't mind, but it isn't required. Use the vB codes down belowto learn how to use the "infobutton" and "spoiler" boxes



Overhangs are fine on two conditions:



1 - If the overhang is habitable, it needs to be on the footprint still. It can't poke

out an extra tile BEYOND the foundation -- imagine the foundation being a barrier

up into the sky. As long as you build in that barrier, you're fine.



2 - If the overhang is CFE, non-useable, or purely decoration, it is fine! I had this

happen last time, too.



Editing is perfectly acceptable up until the judges start scoring, then it is a no-no.



Nope! You need to landscape like the dickens Nope! You need to landscape like the dickens



Sure! You can enter more than once. I'll just give you two columns on the table and, for

all intents and purposes, your higher scoring total will be the one we use for ranking.

**NO LONGER TRUE. ONE ENTRY PER PARTICIPANT.**

Make SURE that if anyone does this, though, that you specify if it is part of your first or

second "entries."



Theft of Intellectual Property is a big BIG BIG no no. So...nope, that isn't allowed.



Yes! You are free to edit your posts UP UNTIL THE DEADLINE.



Yes! However, do NOT let the height of the foundation get altered in the process.



Yes, as long as the platforms don't contribute to breaking another rule (like no livable overhangs)

Participant Resources

Looking for a challenge? Do you like to build, or do you want to expand your abilities? Look no further than this thread! Join the "Groundwork" foundation challenge today! But seriously, it will be fun. Join us.

Sometimes, it is awesome having unlimited freedom. It is nice – sure! I’ll make a giant mansion with a pool on the second floor!Yeah, I want that bathroom to have a hot tub in it! – but eventually, all the glitz and glamor of being uninhibited wears away.There is just no challenge to it after a while and some people, like me, get very bored…very quickly.This contest aims to fix that by testing your skills a little bit, and putting some challenge back into your game!The idea is super simple – instead of building your house to a set of criteria, or trying to stay on budget, I will provide youwith a footprint that you must build on, decorate, landscape, and deck out, with a catch, to the best of your ability. Don’t forgetthat all of this will be done while competing against the other entrants!Much like the previous foundation challenge I hosted – “Building Blocks” – this contest will attempt to challenge you in moreways than just changing shapes. Instead of each round increasing in shape complexity, each round will bring a new hitch(with the exception of R1.) This might mean split levels, diagonal segments, basements, any combination thereof, and even more.Join in on the action and have a great time with the rest of us!This is a TS3 only contest; based on what I have planned, replication in TS2 would be very difficult / impossible.Entering is simple! All you need to do is download the attached file labeled "Round 1" and complete it. Once you've done that, takethe required screenshots (posted above) and some bonus point screen shots (also above) and make an awesome post showingyour entry off!Since entry rounds are normally longer than the subsequent rounds, you will have 14 days to complete your lot andenter it. After those two weeks, the judges and I will close off entries, give you the next foundation, start scoring your previousround, and post the scores up for everyone to see!If you'd like to be a judge, all you need to do is post your interest, say a few qualifications (like how awesome you are, any othercontests you might have participated in, other things you've judged, etc.) and I'll let you know if we need you or not! I'd like to havea cap of five judges, unless there are a large amount of entrants.Here is a list of scored contestants and their entries:Here is a list of late-comers who still made wonderful entries. They will not be scored, but check them out anyway!Here is a list of judges and stuff:1 - Qbuilderz 2 - PlayinSafe 3 - Seemyu 4 - TVRdesigns 5 - BlakeS5678 6 - GigaRevival The judges scores will be kept anonymous through the whole competition so you guys don't attack them. Much likelast time, they will be assigned a color on a Google docs sheet, they'll fill out the scores, the averages will be calculatedand posted here on this post. Last time, it was a bit messy, and I aim to keep it simple and easy to do this timearound for both the participants and the contestants. ModYourPanties -- You can use this site to host images as long as you have an MTS account. Advice on Picture Taking -- A hint from AdonisPluto on taking grid-free pictures. Armiel's Builder's Island -- A flat, quick loading world that makes the challenge lots easy to access. The Building Blocks Foundation Challenge Thread -- Can be used for some quick ideas and as a guide to see what's to come. vB Code List -- Learn some stuff to make your post nice and tidy.Entrants to my previous challenge -- you guys were awesome!The creators and their intellectual property I used to make the banners up there ^^^