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#1
1st Jun 2015 at 7:14 AM
Last edited by lidiqnata : 13th Jun 2015 at 6:49 AM.
1st Jun 2015 at 7:14 AM
Last edited by lidiqnata : 13th Jun 2015 at 6:49 AM.
Monthly Theme - June
June Theme - Maxis Makeover
- There are some additional rules we need you to follow in order to participate in this month's theme.The reason - there's a thin line between real edits, what's allowed and not, so in order for them to qualify, please follow these simple rules.
- Edits of existing Maxis houses/neighborhoods;
- Maxis recolors: anything here is allowed - time to put that brush into action and add some new colors and textures!
- Edits of Maxis meshes:
- Making default overrides are welcomed - just make sure you find suitable recolors/meshes for that!
- CAS and face templates are encouraged as well - make sure you credit all and test well!
- Re-worked default sims in all games apply here. Townie sims are included here too; Adding new breeds or editing the old ones to make them more realistic apply for games with Pets as well.
- Fixing, finding lost maxis meshes and making new additions in sets: As we know, the games have lots of single items,that just need to be parts of sets or in worst case - found. So we hope you find the time and dig deep into the games and have fun, while participating in our new theme!
- Please,when you upload an edit,show what it used to be before(comparison shot),so we can clearly see what has been made-over.
The Rules
- The usual Creator Guidelines apply to all uploads.
- Anything goes, as long as it's somewhat related to the theme - see inspirations above
- Only uploads that are uploaded before the end of June will receive an achievement sticker (this includes 30th) - anything uploaded after that date will not compete. We will look at the date it has been uploaded to the queue, don't worry about waiting times for moderating.
- Tag your upload with this tag:thememaxis. This way it is much easier to keep track of uploads and we know that you are participating in the monthly theme.
If you have a question about something that is not included in the description above - feel free to ask! If you have other ideas on content that would be in the spirit of this theme, don’t hesitate let us know
Here are the creators and their uploads, who participated in last month's theme. Those who are still in the queue,will be added once they are approved:
May Theme Get Fit!
Those who haven't receive a sticker yet(not in the queue) - post here. If we made a mistake of some sort - comment here,so we can edit it. Happy simming!
#2
1st Jun 2015 at 8:31 AM
1st Jun 2015 at 8:31 AM
#3
1st Jun 2015 at 9:56 AM
1st Jun 2015 at 9:56 AM
Keeping the footprint is fine,but we need additional changes to the lot itself. For instance - adding new levels,garages,additional rooms,expanding lot space with gardens etc.
This however does not mean you cannot build a completely new house to match an existing neighborhood. Building a lot with VeronaVille theme for instance
As for lots outside the theme - everything is permitted as usual - the rules apply for the uploads,parts of the monthly theme only.
About your recolors - see the tutorials center,we have lots of easy steps and don't forget the feedback center for tips
We know there are going to be clarifications,so don't hesitate to ask anything!
This however does not mean you cannot build a completely new house to match an existing neighborhood. Building a lot with VeronaVille theme for instance
As for lots outside the theme - everything is permitted as usual - the rules apply for the uploads,parts of the monthly theme only.
About your recolors - see the tutorials center,we have lots of easy steps and don't forget the feedback center for tips
We know there are going to be clarifications,so don't hesitate to ask anything!
#4
1st Jun 2015 at 10:46 AM
1st Jun 2015 at 10:46 AM
These themes are great at making me dust off old projects that didn't get finished. Thanks for that This'll be a fun one, I think. Looking forward to see all the maxis recolor people make.
This'll be a fun one, I think. Looking forward to see all the maxis recolor people make.
#5
1st Jun 2015 at 11:37 AM
1st Jun 2015 at 11:37 AM
#6
1st Jun 2015 at 11:48 AM
1st Jun 2015 at 11:48 AM
Quote: Originally posted by lauratje86
| How many of these things have to be included? All of them? Just some of them? Would an edit to a Maxis residential lot that turns it into an apartment, changes the roof structure and the wall coverings, alters the floorplan, adds suitable furnishing and changes the landscaping outside (and possibly uses the Lot Expander to either expand or decrease the garden area) be acceptable, or would the actual building need to be extended as well? |
I think you've mentioned every detail we stated in your description
As i pointed out - edits must include significant changes to the lot - the idea of turning a house into an apartment building itself is significant enough. The things we mentioned could be used as parts or all,just what suits your idea the most.
#7
1st Jun 2015 at 1:41 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 1:41 PM
#8
1st Jun 2015 at 2:13 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 2:13 PM
Quote: Originally posted by Justpetro
| Just one stupid question - how important is a driveway? |
Add or takeaway to your heart's content!
#9
1st Jun 2015 at 2:33 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 2:33 PM
Quote: Originally posted by lidiqnata
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I think you've mentioned every detail we stated in your description As i pointed out - edits must include significant changes to the lot - the idea of turning a house into an apartment building itself is significant enough. The things we mentioned could be used as parts or all,just what suits your idea the most. |
Apart from adding extensions or extra floors (I assume that floors means storeys rather than flooring?)! I was trying to figure out if that was required or not :-)
#10
1st Jun 2015 at 2:40 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 2:40 PM
#11
1st Jun 2015 at 2:47 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 2:47 PM
Quote: Originally posted by k2m1too
| Well... crud... not sure what I can contribute to this theme being primarily a pose-maker and all. What about townie/sim-bin make-overs? Would that count? (And to what extent?) |
Since this is the begining of the month - why not give some recoloring a try? If you're a pose maker,that means you have basic object knowledge,so perhaps some time in the tutorials center would help you advance
?As for the house floors - yes,they mean levels,stories. Usually, making a starter house into a family home may require additional rooms/stories.
#12
1st Jun 2015 at 2:59 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 2:59 PM
Quote: Originally posted by lidiqnata
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Since this is the begining of the month - why not give some recoloring a try? If you're a pose maker,that means you have basic object knowledge,so perhaps some time in the tutorials center would help you advance ?
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Not sure what would constitute a "recolor" for TS3?
And was that a "no" to townie make-overs?
#13
1st Jun 2015 at 4:16 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 4:16 PM
No, no, no! This theme...it's too hard to resist! Recolors or default replacements of Maxis content? Isn't that all I know how to do?
Ack. Now part of me is interested in finally redoing my skin defaults again, while a little voice in me is screaming, "NOOOO!"
But I do have a set of default face templates I can upload. Or I can make another set of eyes...
(The skins...they are calling me...)
Ack. Now part of me is interested in finally redoing my skin defaults again, while a little voice in me is screaming, "NOOOO!"
But I do have a set of default face templates I can upload. Or I can make another set of eyes...
(The skins...they are calling me...)
#14
1st Jun 2015 at 4:41 PM
Last edited by lidiqnata : 2nd Jun 2015 at 7:24 AM.
1st Jun 2015 at 4:41 PM
Last edited by lidiqnata : 2nd Jun 2015 at 7:24 AM.
k2m1too
Re-worked default sims in the games could be great additions to the game. Editing sims is really catchy, but done right is fine and can be accepted.
Recolor in the games besides ts3 mean new textures as stated above in the text. Since this applies for all games,some of the terms are used not to specify a game,but instead to group them all together
Tabby
I'm expecting great things from you for this theme,like you said you missed the last,so put those painting skills into action!
Re-worked default sims in the games could be great additions to the game. Editing sims is really catchy, but done right is fine and can be accepted.
Recolor in the games besides ts3 mean new textures as stated above in the text. Since this applies for all games,some of the terms are used not to specify a game,but instead to group them all together
Tabby
I'm expecting great things from you for this theme,like you said you missed the last,so put those painting skills into action!
#15
1st Jun 2015 at 9:45 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 9:45 PM
#16
1st Jun 2015 at 10:13 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 10:13 PM
QQ here (Quick Question) 
About lot make-overs. The one I did for last month - BDC's Cratus Gym - is that changed enough for this theme? (I know I can't use the same build/upload - I mean as a guideline for myself.)
The roof is different, inside decor is changed, bathrooms reconfigured, and the pool area is changed. But the outside "look" of the thing is very much the same. Is that OK?
About lot make-overs. The one I did for last month - BDC's Cratus Gym - is that changed enough for this theme? (I know I can't use the same build/upload - I mean as a guideline for myself.)
The roof is different, inside decor is changed, bathrooms reconfigured, and the pool area is changed. But the outside "look" of the thing is very much the same. Is that OK?
#17
1st Jun 2015 at 10:22 PM
Last edited by joandsarah77 : 1st Jun 2015 at 10:33 PM.
1st Jun 2015 at 10:22 PM
Last edited by joandsarah77 : 1st Jun 2015 at 10:33 PM.
#18
1st Jun 2015 at 11:23 PM
1st Jun 2015 at 11:23 PM
The Cratus Gym makeover would've been accepted for this round, Cat. We just want it to look substantially different to the original Maxis house/lot
#19
2nd Jun 2015 at 12:02 AM
2nd Jun 2015 at 12:02 AM
OK - Thanks, Karen 
That means you are good to go Jo! You can do a lot makeover exactly the way you like to do them.
No need to venture into unknown territory *whew*
Only problem now (for me) is which one do I remake - I think I've done all the ones I was interested in... hmmm... I'll have to take another look
That means you are good to go Jo! You can do a lot makeover exactly the way you like to do them.
No need to venture into unknown territory *whew*
Only problem now (for me) is which one do I remake - I think I've done all the ones I was interested in... hmmm... I'll have to take another look
#20
2nd Jun 2015 at 1:28 AM
2nd Jun 2015 at 1:28 AM
#21
2nd Jun 2015 at 1:36 AM
2nd Jun 2015 at 1:36 AM
#22
2nd Jun 2015 at 7:34 AM
Last edited by lidiqnata : 2nd Jun 2015 at 12:17 PM.
2nd Jun 2015 at 7:34 AM
Last edited by lidiqnata : 2nd Jun 2015 at 12:17 PM.
Jo - I'm editing the rules above adding more clarifications and as i stated above - (all or some) in Editing existing Maxis lots. See the rules in the post again for more info,because we're really trying to add answers to all of your questions and concerns
The general idea for this theme is to either improve your work or push you little further into the depths of the games,making new things. Since the only thing here is - if you upload to the theme - you get a sticker,we decided to make things more interesting.
The general idea for this theme is to either improve your work or push you little further into the depths of the games,making new things. Since the only thing here is - if you upload to the theme - you get a sticker,we decided to make things more interesting.
#23
2nd Jun 2015 at 12:34 PM
2nd Jun 2015 at 12:34 PM
Thank you! It's not that I can't add a level or extend, it's just something I don't like to do to Maxis made houses, or pre-made sims, I like something of what/who they were to still be there, but hopefully given a glamour makeover.
I might still try my hand at recolouring.
I might still try my hand at recolouring.
#24
2nd Jun 2015 at 1:06 PM
Last edited by marka93 : 2nd Jun 2015 at 7:27 PM.
2nd Jun 2015 at 1:06 PM
Last edited by marka93 : 2nd Jun 2015 at 7:27 PM.
#25
2nd Jun 2015 at 7:05 PM
2nd Jun 2015 at 7:05 PM
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