Quick Reply
Search this Thread
Constant Contestant
retired moderator
Original Poster
#1 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 7:53 PM Last edited by karen lorraine : 24th Apr 2014 at 12:47 PM.
Default Campus Constructors
Campus Constructors



I have enjoyed participating as a contestant and judge so much that I thought I would try hosting a contest. So here goes...

Qualifications to Host:
I have been a contestant in Jones’ Pleasantview, Veronaville, and Build a Business, and a contestant and judge in Loaf's It Takes a Village

Concept:
To build a university campus, from the dorm to the library. For some rounds you will be given the outside walls, others just the empty lot. You will need to choose what subjects your university specialises in for example Arts, Science or Sport and build your campus to reflect the specialism. There will be six rounds. University is required for this contest.

Requirements:
Game:
The University EP is required.

Simmers
Simmers with any skill level are more than welcome to come and join in the fun. Although some experience of building, decorating and taking good quality screenshots would be an advantage.

Judges
I would like two judges please (I will be the third) and one emergency judge. Please post an image of a building that you have built and decorated yourself in this thread. Judges will be expected to have their round scores in within a week of the round closing.

Judge 1Judge 2Judge 3Emergency Judge
Catherine TCJDJoandsarah77Karen LorraineKlaartje68

Rules:
  • This contest is for TS2 only.
  • No eliminations.
  • CC will be allowed in some rounds as per round instructions.
  • In the no CC rounds CC floors and walls are allowed.
  • You may add interior walls only to shells unless otherwise stated in the round instructions.
  • The only defaults allowed are roofs, and floor and wall edgers in both CC and no CC rounds
  • All images must meet MTS Screenshot guidelines.
  • All but the first image must be placed under [ SPOILER ] tags. You are allowed a maximum of 10 images per round, to include a front image and floor plan of each floor.
  • Each round will last for two weeks.
  • And finally, have fun!

Helpful image taking information
Screenshot basics

Timeline
The application round, is also round 1 and will be scored. It will last for two weeks. There will be 6 rounds total, each lasting two weeks.

Round 06 closes on Saturday 19 April 12mn, GMT

Application/Round 1 - Judges Comments
Round 2 - Judges Comments
Round 3 - Judges Comments
Round 4 - Judges Comments
Round 5 - Judges Comments
Round 6 - Judges Comments

Scoring
  • Each round will have a potential of scoring 75 points from each judge.
  • 5 point bonus award for the use of no CC in CC rounds (awarded once).
  • 5 point bonus award if you use absolutely no CC walls, floors or defaults in the no CC rounds (awarded once).
  • 5 Point bonus if you can add in the ‘random secret item’ that will be revealed after the close of each round (awarded once).

EDIT: I have reduced the ‘random secret item’ bonus to 5 points - on reflection seemed a rather high reward.

Build skill: up to 5 points
Have you divided up the building in an interesting way and does it allow for good flow?

Furnishing/decorating skill: up to 5 points
Does your interior furnishing and decorating style reflect your original design and theme of your Dorm and your chosen specialism?

Playability: up to 5 points
Is there enough space for all the activities to work and for the students and staff to move around without causing jams and foot stomping?

Campus theme: up to 5 points
Does your campus reflect the original design and theme of your Dorm and your chosen specialism?

Requirements: up to 5 points
Are all requirements present?

University specialism
Choose from the following specialist subjects. (The subjects listed in brackets are all University Majors.) You will be building each of your campus buildings to reflect the subject chosen.

Arts
(Art, Literature, Drama, History, Philosophy)

Science
(Biology, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Political science, Psychology)

Sport
(Biology, Physics, Psychology)

Contestants
I will accept a minimum of 10 and maximum of 20 contestants.

NoContestantTotalsR1ScoreR2ScoreR3ScoreR4ScoreR5ScoreR6Score
1trambling101428.5entry65.5entry73entry72entry77entry69entry72
2ekrubynaffit468.5entry73.5entry79.5entry83.5entry79entry79.5entry73.5
3ScottishRach433.5entry71entry70entry69.5entry77entry74.5entry71.5
4klaartje456entry75entry73.5entry77.5entry76entry79.5entry74.5
5tisvana18entry65.5entryentryentryentryentry
6gagafanu165.5entry56.5entry59entry50entryentryentry
7Cyshix418.5entry69entry72entry69entry66entry72entry70.5
8 celebkiriedhel473entry77entry78.5entry80entry79entry84.5entry74
9aaries16448.5entry69.5entry77entry78entry78entry73.5entry72.5
10justJones454entry71entry79.5entry72.5entry78entry79entry74

Playalongs
NoNameRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6
1w_simsentryentryentryentryentryentry
2debbbyentryentryentryentryentryentry
3Rosebineentryentryentryentryentryentry
4karen lorraineentryentryentryentryentryentry
5Phaenohentryentryentryentryentryentry

Playalong Comments
Round 2 Comments



Round 05
For this round you have a larger lot and just a foundation. Choose something to build from the list of Campus Venues. It must be something that you have not built before. Do not forget to follow the theme that you chose in your first round. And do not forget to include the requirements for the lot that you have chosen to build. Remember there are 5 bonus points up for grabs if you build without CC and 5 bonus points if you manage to use the Random Object. As per the other rounds there are a few rules to follow.

You must not
  • Use any extra foundation unless it is for deco purposes – raised flower bed, to place a statue
  • Use any extra walls outside of the foundation supplied

You may
  • Use half walls
  • Have up to 3 storeys and one extra picture for the third storey
  • Custom content may be used.

You must include
  • A water feature using either the pool or the pond
  • At least one outside terrace that is on the existing foundation

Have fun!

Round 06

Since this is the last round I thought I’d go for something completely different. So for this round you may choose your own size of lot.

Please choose two or three venues from the list supplied (you may choose venues that you have already built). Do not forget to follow the theme that you chose in your first round. And do not forget to include the requirements for the lots that you have chosen to build.

Please use CC in this round, there are no bonus points for not using it. There is no Random object to find this round either.

You may have 12 images for this final round.

Have fun!

Campus Venues
Screenshots
Attached files:
File Type: rar  Round 01.rar (361.9 KB, 82 downloads) - View custom content
File Type: rar  Round 02.rar (227.8 KB, 51 downloads) - View custom content
File Type: rar  Round 3.rar (211.1 KB, 47 downloads) - View custom content
File Type: rar  Round 04.rar (189.9 KB, 44 downloads) - View custom content
File Type: rar  Round 05.rar (173.5 KB, 43 downloads) - View custom content

Want a specific style of house or community building? Why not take a look at my profile and see what I build and then come ask me to make it!
Advertisement
Sesquipedalian Pisciform
retired moderator
#2 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 7:54 PM
Contest Approved
  • Do not post replies and/or contest applications before the contest host has checked in on this thread, or your post will be deleted.
  • DO NOT WRITE USELESS POSTS like "Hey cool contest, I think I might join." Reserve type posts and useless posts about coming back with an application will be deleted.

More downloads by Leesester, BoilingOil and others at Leefish.nl | My Stuff at Leefish.nl | LeeFish RSS | Sims4 News Blog | TumblinLeefish
Constant Contestant
retired moderator
Original Poster
#3 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 8:01 PM
Thank you, Lee.

I am checking in. Let's get the contest going!

Want a specific style of house or community building? Why not take a look at my profile and see what I build and then come ask me to make it!
Pretty Space Pony
retired moderator
#4 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 8:47 PM
I know what I will be doing tonight Karen, before I make my final decision, I have one question. If I decided to apply for emergency judge, would I still be allowed to be a contestant? (And then of course drop out when judging is needed.)
Mad Poster
#5 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 8:47 PM
Hiya Karen - WOOT! A new contest I think I'd like to try my hand at judging this time around...
here is a linksie to a house I built and decorated from Loaf's contest (I hope it's OK to post a link instead of a picture?) I can, of course, post a picture, if need be

I promise to have my scores in on time!

Please ~ support my TS2 habit! Shop at my Etsy shops:
CatherinesJewelry ~ Artisan Jewelry
Catherine's MOUSE ~ Up/Recycled Jewelry
and Vintage Stuffeths
Toaster Strudel Addict
retired moderator
#6 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 9:18 PM
I'm only mobile, net wise, for today, but really wanna start this. What size is the lot, and how far away from the side does the right side start. Is it ok if I just recreate this one? Doesn't really look like anything tricky to recreate.
Needs Coffee
retired moderator
#7 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 10:19 PM
Can I be a judge?

Since this is a university and this is the only university building I have ever done, here is my Cubic Metre Dorm


I'm not building right now-I tend to go through patches, but at the same time I don't want to miss out on a contest with you guys.

"I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives." - Unknown
~Call me Jo~
Toaster Strudel Addict
retired moderator
#8 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 10:49 PM
Nevermind my last post. I just downloaded a rar downloader app. Good to go now I've always been able to dl zips on my phone but noit rars, now I can! Gonna sync and pop it to the PC and get started!
Constant Contestant
retired moderator
Original Poster
#9 Old 15th Jan 2014 at 11:33 PM
Oh so many people wanting to judge! Please can I have some contestants too?

Want a specific style of house or community building? Why not take a look at my profile and see what I build and then come ask me to make it!
Sesquipedalian Pisciform
retired moderator
#10 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 12:10 AM
so many people INTERESTED. Way to go Karen

More downloads by Leesester, BoilingOil and others at Leefish.nl | My Stuff at Leefish.nl | LeeFish RSS | Sims4 News Blog | TumblinLeefish
Toaster Strudel Addict
retired moderator
#11 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 12:20 AM
I'm working on it, Karen I'll be one contestant, lol.
Constant Contestant
retired moderator
Original Poster
#12 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 12:31 AM
Thank you, Jones :D

I'm not complaining really cos I know how hard it is to get judges usually.

Want a specific style of house or community building? Why not take a look at my profile and see what I build and then come ask me to make it!
Field Researcher
#13 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 12:32 AM
I've downloaded. I'm contesting. Working on it right now! (Talk about difficult decisions already!)

Simthing for everyone

"No Boom Today. Boom Tomorrow. Always Boom Tomorrow" - Ivanova (B5)
Having trouble with the Graphics card and Sims2? Feel free to pm me here, or in this forum at Leefish Sims 2 Graphic Cards
Needs Coffee
retired moderator
#14 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 12:47 AM
Quote: Originally posted by karen lorraine
Oh so many people wanting to judge! Please can I have some contestants too?


I only just noticed. I'm sure you will gets lots of contestants. :D

"I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives." - Unknown
~Call me Jo~
Field Researcher
#15 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 1:14 AM
I will join in in this Contest. Im Happy

Check out my Tumblr its called Sims2pictures

Call me Colin
Constant Contestant
retired moderator
Original Poster
#16 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 1:28 AM
Colin, welcome aboard

Want a specific style of house or community building? Why not take a look at my profile and see what I build and then come ask me to make it!
Toaster Strudel Addict
retired moderator
#17 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 1:34 AM
I'm assuming Music Studies and Dance would "count" towards Art as well... (as an artist, this was the obvious choice for me, lol)
Constant Contestant
retired moderator
Original Poster
#18 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 1:48 AM
Quote: Originally posted by jones7659
I'm assuming Music Studies and Dance would "count" towards Art as well... (as an artist, this was the obvious choice for me, lol)
Yes Jones :D

Want a specific style of house or community building? Why not take a look at my profile and see what I build and then come ask me to make it!
Field Researcher
#19 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 2:03 AM
Do the areas have to be seprite rooms

Check out my Tumblr its called Sims2pictures

Call me Colin
Alchemist
#20 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 2:51 AM
Oh pooh no more judging spots! Guess Im a contestant then :D

Rome wasn't built in a day

Need help finding building items, check out my building blog https://bestbuilditems4sims2.wordpress.com/
Field Researcher
#21 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 2:59 AM
Oh. Ekruby. Its fun to be a contestent

Check out my Tumblr its called Sims2pictures

Call me Colin
Toaster Strudel Addict
retired moderator
#22 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 3:07 AM
I think it's your turn to be a contestant anyway Tiff
Alchemist
#23 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 3:20 AM
I do like being a contestant, also liked judging :D

Rome wasn't built in a day

Need help finding building items, check out my building blog https://bestbuilditems4sims2.wordpress.com/
Theorist
#24 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 3:46 AM
A couple of questions...

1. Could I just play along for fun, without being judged or having deadlines? We're in the busiest part of the year at work, and I don't want to feel pressured with my relaxing fun in the evenings.
2. To clarify, what do you mean by "what subjects your university specializes in"? Do you mean general flavor, like "this is a party school," "this is an Ivy League," or "this is a community college"? Or do you mean hard-core focus like "this is MIT" or "this is the Academie des Beaux-Arte"?

esmeiolanthe's Live Journal and Tumblr
Most recent story update: Fuchs That! on 2/21/15
Field Researcher
#25 Old 16th Jan 2014 at 5:20 AM
Omg! This is so interesting and I think I am going to try to enter in this contest. I have just one question, are we supposed to pick one unit of study? Or like multiple? Or like one to match each building we make?
Page 1 of 35
Back to top