Cave Dwelling - Basegame Family Starter (unfurnished) -Please Redownload - Updated 19/7/07
MTS has all free content, all the time. Donate to help keep it running.
SCREENSHOTS
Created by aelflaed
Uploaded: 14th Jun 2007 at 3:29 PM
Updated: 29th Oct 2008 at 6:58 AM - Added CC file
Updated: 29th Oct 2008 at 6:58 AM - Added CC file
UPDATE 19/7/07 - I have added a file containing the CC for this lot. I apologize for not including it originally - the lot must have looked pretty strange!
Please download the CaveCC file below as well as the lot file.
Please do report any problems with my lots.
Description:
When I started playing Sims 2, I wanted to build a cave. I saw a couple of cave lots others had made, and they were basically boxes with flat rooves and standard doors and windows, not very cavelike really. I decided it wasn't possible with the technology available, and gave up.
However, I've done a lot of research since then, and a lot of building, and learnt a few tricks. Also, the wonderful team of people on the Simstones project have made some excellent 'hole-in-the-wall' doors and windows, just perfect for caves. So, here is a starter home for you Neanderthal types.
A quick tour of the mountain...
A rope bridge offers access from across the gorge. There is flat ground, protected by a rocky spur, outside the cave complex, which is entered at the upper level. The caves offer two stories of roomy mountain interior, with natural light provided by rock fissures.
On the upper level is a large cavern, suitable for gatherings of hunters, with a large fissure on one side that could be enlarged to access a small flat area, perfect for a private balcony. Inside, a small grotto near the entrance could be used for bathing, with water pumped from the river.
Previous inhabitants have left behind a ladder, leading down into the bowels of the earth (well, the lower caverns, anyway). At the bottom, a roomy sleeping-cave opens out onto the river, with space among the ferns for a mooring, or a bit of fishing if the mammoths aren't biting.
A smaller cave on this level could easily be fitted with a cistern and pipes.
Rumour hints that there are still undiscovered caverns in the mountain -maybe a couple of intrepid explorers could open them up for more settlers.
Sleeps two, but with exploration could sleep eight.
Notes for players:
This house is NOT weatherproof. Although I only have the basegame, I have it on good authority that a roof which has been mucked about with like this will not keep out the snow. For users without Seasons, no problem.
My sims have lived in the house for a week. Check my screenshots for decorating ideas - the house is unfurnished, but looks good with the Simstones furniture available here on MTS2. I have placed floortiles to indicate my plan for different areas of the house, but feel free to alter things to suit your needs.
Having said that, the upper level will require Numenor's Unlevelled Walls if you wish to partition the main cavern. Normal walls will not work, due to the roof shaping, so get the hacked wall from MTS2, or accept my layout.
Downstairs is at standard height, so renovate as you like. In my game, I turned the ladder cave into a hall, put a second door out at the end of the bathroom, and divided the 'hidden' cavern into three bedrooms, one with private access to the bathroom. You could even put in a hot spring.
The floors and walls have been done in stone and dirt-look textures (floors and wallpapers, NOT terrain paints). Landscaping is mostly with terrains, but there are two patches of ferns for gardening sims to look after.
The lower caverns are mostly built of foundation, so objects requiring wall placement will not go onto the outside walls. Use the moveobjects trick, or place those objects against interior walls.
The bridge looks good with lighting. Lamps can be placed at either end of the bridge without a cheat. (Try the Simstones bowl-torches for a great primitive effect.) Unfortunately, lamps will not place in the middle of the span without rebuilding the bridge completely.
The lot is a bit laggy. I believe this is due to the random levels of the mountain roof, and I have made that roof as small as I could to minimize the effect. I also made sure the living areas are all on the main level, so there is little need to pan around or change levels, which will make the lag less obvious. If you have a better system than mine, it may not show at all.
Lot Size: 3x3
Lot Price: $15,418, unfurnished
Additional Credits:
Recommended Items - Furnishing collections from the Simstones Project
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=172481
Thanks specifically to Teko for the Jungle Walkway tutorial.
Thanks also to all the helpful people who have written tutorials on various aspects of building for the game - I have learned from many of you.
Custom Content
Yggdrasil's Large Outdoor Fern (http://www.spiffysims.com/index.php)
Scattered Rocks by Nengi65 - Updated URL - the other one was broken - (http://www.exnemsims.com/forum/show...highlight=ROCKS)
rocks from Outdoor Set 5 at 4ESF (http://www.4eversimfantasy.net/outdoor5.htm)
Simstones doors, arches and windows (MTS2)
Targa's Ladder Stairs (MTS2) http://www.modthesims2.com/member/s...ead.php?t=96542
Brasstex's Triple Arch matching default floor (MTS2)
"the Square Amicus" tile by Parsimonious (http://www.parsimonious.org/decorating2/ftile/1.shtml)
Worn floor by Komosims (http://www.komosims.net/)
Horizontal Thatch and Clay Floor, from the Peasant Pack (MTS2)
"Tuscan Sun" wall from Parsimonious (http://www.parsimonious.org/decorat...asonary/6.shtml)
'Yellowstone 2' wall by Neffie (MTS2, came with a lot)
Tan gator hide wall by CC (Simstones Project)
TS2D_wall_fantasy_011 (from http://www.thesims2download.it)
Textured Taupe wall by Amanda (MTS2)
Terrains by Margierytka - trawka Nr 3, kamloty (MTS2)
Please download the CaveCC file below as well as the lot file.
Please do report any problems with my lots.
Description:
When I started playing Sims 2, I wanted to build a cave. I saw a couple of cave lots others had made, and they were basically boxes with flat rooves and standard doors and windows, not very cavelike really. I decided it wasn't possible with the technology available, and gave up.
However, I've done a lot of research since then, and a lot of building, and learnt a few tricks. Also, the wonderful team of people on the Simstones project have made some excellent 'hole-in-the-wall' doors and windows, just perfect for caves. So, here is a starter home for you Neanderthal types.
A quick tour of the mountain...
A rope bridge offers access from across the gorge. There is flat ground, protected by a rocky spur, outside the cave complex, which is entered at the upper level. The caves offer two stories of roomy mountain interior, with natural light provided by rock fissures.
On the upper level is a large cavern, suitable for gatherings of hunters, with a large fissure on one side that could be enlarged to access a small flat area, perfect for a private balcony. Inside, a small grotto near the entrance could be used for bathing, with water pumped from the river.
Previous inhabitants have left behind a ladder, leading down into the bowels of the earth (well, the lower caverns, anyway). At the bottom, a roomy sleeping-cave opens out onto the river, with space among the ferns for a mooring, or a bit of fishing if the mammoths aren't biting.
A smaller cave on this level could easily be fitted with a cistern and pipes.
Rumour hints that there are still undiscovered caverns in the mountain -maybe a couple of intrepid explorers could open them up for more settlers.
Sleeps two, but with exploration could sleep eight.
Notes for players:
This house is NOT weatherproof. Although I only have the basegame, I have it on good authority that a roof which has been mucked about with like this will not keep out the snow. For users without Seasons, no problem.
My sims have lived in the house for a week. Check my screenshots for decorating ideas - the house is unfurnished, but looks good with the Simstones furniture available here on MTS2. I have placed floortiles to indicate my plan for different areas of the house, but feel free to alter things to suit your needs.
Having said that, the upper level will require Numenor's Unlevelled Walls if you wish to partition the main cavern. Normal walls will not work, due to the roof shaping, so get the hacked wall from MTS2, or accept my layout.
Downstairs is at standard height, so renovate as you like. In my game, I turned the ladder cave into a hall, put a second door out at the end of the bathroom, and divided the 'hidden' cavern into three bedrooms, one with private access to the bathroom. You could even put in a hot spring.
The floors and walls have been done in stone and dirt-look textures (floors and wallpapers, NOT terrain paints). Landscaping is mostly with terrains, but there are two patches of ferns for gardening sims to look after.
The lower caverns are mostly built of foundation, so objects requiring wall placement will not go onto the outside walls. Use the moveobjects trick, or place those objects against interior walls.
The bridge looks good with lighting. Lamps can be placed at either end of the bridge without a cheat. (Try the Simstones bowl-torches for a great primitive effect.) Unfortunately, lamps will not place in the middle of the span without rebuilding the bridge completely.
The lot is a bit laggy. I believe this is due to the random levels of the mountain roof, and I have made that roof as small as I could to minimize the effect. I also made sure the living areas are all on the main level, so there is little need to pan around or change levels, which will make the lag less obvious. If you have a better system than mine, it may not show at all.
Lot Size: 3x3
Lot Price: $15,418, unfurnished
Additional Credits:
Recommended Items - Furnishing collections from the Simstones Project
http://www.modthesims2.com/showthread.php?t=172481
Thanks specifically to Teko for the Jungle Walkway tutorial.
Thanks also to all the helpful people who have written tutorials on various aspects of building for the game - I have learned from many of you.
Custom Content
Yggdrasil's Large Outdoor Fern (http://www.spiffysims.com/index.php)
Scattered Rocks by Nengi65 - Updated URL - the other one was broken - (http://www.exnemsims.com/forum/show...highlight=ROCKS)
rocks from Outdoor Set 5 at 4ESF (http://www.4eversimfantasy.net/outdoor5.htm)
Simstones doors, arches and windows (MTS2)
Targa's Ladder Stairs (MTS2) http://www.modthesims2.com/member/s...ead.php?t=96542
Brasstex's Triple Arch matching default floor (MTS2)
"the Square Amicus" tile by Parsimonious (http://www.parsimonious.org/decorating2/ftile/1.shtml)
Worn floor by Komosims (http://www.komosims.net/)
Horizontal Thatch and Clay Floor, from the Peasant Pack (MTS2)
"Tuscan Sun" wall from Parsimonious (http://www.parsimonious.org/decorat...asonary/6.shtml)
'Yellowstone 2' wall by Neffie (MTS2, came with a lot)
Tan gator hide wall by CC (Simstones Project)
TS2D_wall_fantasy_011 (from http://www.thesims2download.it)
Textured Taupe wall by Amanda (MTS2)
Terrains by Margierytka - trawka Nr 3, kamloty (MTS2)
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
CaveCC.rar
Size: 3.65 MB · Downloads: 2,574 · 19th Jul 2007 |
3.65 MB | 2,574 | 19th Jul 2007 | |||||
Family Cave Dwelling CLEAN.rar
Size: 644.3 KB · Downloads: 3,581 · 14th Jun 2007 |
644.3 KB | 3,581 | 14th Jun 2007 | |||||
For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Key:
- - File was updated after upload was posted
Install Instructions
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Install: Double-click on the .sims2pack file to install its contents to your game. The files will automatically be installed to the proper location(s).
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Install: Double-click on the .sims2pack file to install its contents to your game. The files will automatically be installed to the proper location(s).
- You may want to use the Sims2Pack Clean Installer instead of the game's installer, which will let you install sims and pets which may otherwise give errors about needing expansion packs. It also lets you choose what included content to install. Do NOT use Clean Installer to get around this error with lots and houses as that can cause your game to crash when attempting to use that lot. Get S2PCI here: Clean Installer Official Site.
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
Also Thanked - Users who thanked this download also thanked:
Packs Needed
None, this is Sims 2 base game compatible!
Other Information
Number of bedrooms:
– 1 Bedroom
Custom Content Included:
– Build content only
: only Walls, floors, terrain paint, fences, stairs, windows, doors, etc.
Furnishings:
– Unfurnished
: Lot is a basic shell with walls, floors, windows, doors, stairs, and landscaping, but does not contain basic fixtures, plumbing, or furniture.
Tags
About Me
One of the best things about the Sims 2 community is the generosity of so many people, who make things, write tutorials and generally encourage everyone to get the most out of the game. I have benefited enormously from the work and advice of many others, and I thank them for their time and effort.
If you like my work, remember to hit the Thanks button. It's nice to feel appreciated. Constructive feedback is also welcome - I can't fix it if I don't know it's broke.
Please enjoy my creations, and keep it free!
If you like my work, remember to hit the Thanks button. It's nice to feel appreciated. Constructive feedback is also welcome - I can't fix it if I don't know it's broke.
Please enjoy my creations, and keep it free!