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#1376
8th May 2018 at 5:42 PM
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ok agreed, I do believe Gummi posted her personal criteria. However, I will make a more transparent one next time. I will set ALL generalized criteria, and post it, and then have judges make and post their own afterwards. before anyone starts building! I learned something too. I will also deduct for later entries (barring hospital stays, for self or loved one I think that would be insult to injury personally)
I made it too easy. I will "helicopter parent" as host next time :P
and perhaps next beginner's contest should limit it to people who have participated in 3 or less building contests?
I made it too easy. I will "helicopter parent" as host next time :P
and perhaps next beginner's contest should limit it to people who have participated in 3 or less building contests?
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#1377
8th May 2018 at 6:02 PM
Do I hear something about another contest?
I took a *quick* peek and you all made some lovely entries. Congrats to the winner, Maxon!
Edit: Haha, yeah when a contest says beginners - it should BE beginners. That was my main gripe about the one I was in. :P
I took a *quick* peek and you all made some lovely entries. Congrats to the winner, Maxon!
Edit: Haha, yeah when a contest says beginners - it should BE beginners. That was my main gripe about the one I was in. :P
#1378
8th May 2018 at 6:03 PM
This was fun to watch, and gave me plenty of ideas!
Well done everyone.
Well done everyone.
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#1379
8th May 2018 at 6:19 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by gdayars
Maxon! |
Oh wow! I did not expect that.
Thank you so much everyone - especially our judges. I'm really pleased you all liked SimPetra so much.
wow .... I really did not expect that.
Where's the big grin emoji? Oh here:
I've already said I really enjoyed this contest - great idea Gayars - and I really liked a lot of the lots I've seen. Great stuff. Like Gummi, I'd like to see some of them uploaded for general enjoyment. I am preparing the ski chalet just now. I don't know about any of the others I made. They are SOOOOOO STUFFED with cc.
wow - thanks everyone and congrats to everyone who took part. I think this went great.
#1380
8th May 2018 at 7:03 PM
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I agree with the levels of the entrants. It wouldn't be hard to see that beginners would feel discouraged against more-experienced builders in the first round, feel that there is no way of getting a score even close to the advanced builders, and drop out. I also agree that after the first round, and first round only, a few play-alongs who want to be in the contest should be given the opportunity to move into competition if others do not submit an entry, if the playalongs choose. After the first round, though, it would be too unwieldy for the judges to go back and rejudge. (For my part, because of a nasty health issue and really nasty treatments, my goal was to just present a lot on time for each round. I was too distracted and feeling under the weather many times during the contest to make a showcase lot that would have dancing fountains and glittery chandeliers! I was hoping just to make SOMETHING. If I had time to fix the lot before deadline, I fixed it. So this would not have applied to me.)
I also think that judges should not equate simplicity with a lesser build. Minimalist houses are not necessarily easy, or worthy of a lower score. Simplicity and minimalism, though, have a different standard. In a minimalist house, for instance, the flow of the space is important. (And I feel I can write this because none of my builds here were minimalist, so I'm not talking about myself. ) And some minimalist houses are pretty darn cool!
https://morewithlessdesign.com/en/japanese-houses/
One reason why I recommend a shot of a reference building from now on is because of my observation in not only this, but other contests re the mixing of styles. Many buildings nod toward the old while incorporating the new. Here is one example:
http://www.thedesignchaser.com/2013...erkenfeldt.html
Whether it's a building style or a pixel family who needs a house, contestants might want (again, my recommendation) to reference what caused them to make this building. What was in their minds, and why they went the route they did. I remember a judge in a previous contest claim that the characters for which I built a lot wouldn't match the personality of the lot. Well, I personally knew such people. And for their part, I recommend that judges keep an open mind. If the contestant can present a convincing case in the entry, that should be taken into account when scoring.
Deadlines .... absolutely. There are dire circumstances, of course, and we needn't be that hard-nosed. But barring dire circumstances (you or a loved one is in the hospital, your power has been out for several days, etc.), any contestant submitting an entry past a deadline should get at least a minor deduction each day the person is late. A half-point or a point is sufficient .... we don't have to boil that dust speck (Horton reference here). It really isn't fair to those who submitted their lots on time.
In all fairness, though, I don't believe that contestants felt they deserved special treatment. Not a single one here said, "Well, I'M an exception!" Just in the future. And yes, if a contestant claimed dire circumstances in a round, we probably should believe the person. I would be skeptical, though, if the person claims that they're on their fifth broken leg. But in future contests, I think the rule should be a little more firm.
Working hotels (and yes, that means Freezy behaving for at least 48 hours and the bellhop delivering food ON the table and not in the proximity of the table) and apartments should get an extra point just for working. They really aren't easy to do properly. It's getting pretty bad when I can look at hotels on this site and see potential Freezy, shuttle dispatch problems or bellhop issues. Maybe I've been making far too many motels and hotels! And still, I learn more (smarts at the sunken foundation issue that really shouldn't have been a problem, and I have no idea why!) And though I've never made an apartment, I read they could be frustrating as well. It's bad when there is a freezing problem on a couple of MAXIS hotels in the game, as well as problems with certain Maxis apartments .... even Maxis often didn't get it right!
One main positive ... the inspiration and beauty in these lots! Gorgeous!
Another positive ... gdayars' patience. I would think that running a contest would raise your blood pressure, especially in dealing with me I can be quite stubborn! Thank you, gdayars!
A third positive ... the contestants themselves. I HATE contests where the contestants are trying to tear each other down. In this and the last contest, contestants actually tried helping each other. So cool!
And a final positive ... the judges. For the most part, it was pretty spot-on. I would just recommend a more open approach to building styles and story styles. And dealing with difficult contestants (see point #2 above ... I am certainly not excluding myself!) is no mean feat!
Four rounds or fewer are more than sufficient, I believe. Maybe it's because the contestants are getting older/this current world/etc., but go past that, and the contest seems to be quite an ordeal!
Even shorter rounds for contests. I notice that in most contests, sometime around Round 3 or so, more and more people have problems, get tired or drop out. One contest idea ... not here, and I didn't come up with this ... that intrigues me is a lightning-round contest. You have three hours to fix the Maxis Bonny Bungalow. That's it. GO!
Maybe a guest judge for one round; perhaps a judge with expertise in a type or style of building. Might shake up the scores a little. It might also give a judge a round off.
A badge for the second and third place finishers. Sometimes, the difference is so, so slight, and here was no exception. I'm thinking the Olympics. At the very least, second- and third-placers should be acknowledged.
I like the idea of a round of applause for beginners. And I see two here who richly deserve it! Congrats! You placed in the Top Ten. And yes, people dropping out count. YOU stuck in there, and did pretty darn well against more-experienced builders. Take a bow, you two!
More limits in more rounds. It can be challenging to do a Maxis-only round. Let's face it ... most of us have our bag of tricks when it comes to CC. You can feel pretty naked without it! Budget limits, foundation limits, etc. may help beginners shine a little more, as well. I like that there were budget limits for three out of the four rounds.
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#1381
8th May 2018 at 7:31 PM
Still thinking here...
I liked the contest "entry" idea - to just post the word 'Wanderlust'. Because then I didn't feel rushed to build the first round's lot (I'm not a fast builder!) Maybe, for future contests, dud contestants can be removed after the first round and the play-a-longs can move up to their appropriate spot. I think if that is stated from the beginning, that would be beneficial - maybe hold that option open for the first two rounds and then close the table.
And about "beginners" - I doubt the "beginnerness" of a contestant is possible to regulate. Are they new to the game? New to building/decorating/story-telling (whatever the contest is about)? New to contesting? ...in general? Or, here on MTS? What if they are new to TS2, but an accomplished architect in RL - where does that put them in terms of "beginnerness"?
I am certainly not a beginner contestant - I think I've been in every contest MTS has held since 2008, at least! Of course the first few contests I participated in were brutal - OMG, brutal! - everyone experiences that, I think. It's all part of the 'contest' experience. IMHO, part of what makes MTS so great is that simmers of all experience levels are invited to participate in things - from uploading content to participating in contests, posting in threads, and learning from tutes... The only way to create a contest atmosphere especially geared for beginners is with careful judging practices. IE: A clear outline of what's going to loose/gain points, and comments/critiques given in an encouraging way (as much as possible.) And, I don't think "helicopter hosting" is called for - the hosts job is difficult enough as it is! I think it's fair when posting a new contest to state if it's geared more for beginner level skillz or for advanced level skillz - but, I don't think it's fair to bar contestants from entering. Maybe a beginner builder wants to challenge themselves to finally conquer CFE.
I agree point deduction for lateness is fair. Life happens to all of us. Some of us build at 2am to avoid losing a point; some would rather sleep and take the point. That is fair, it's our choice. State it at the beginning and follow through.
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I liked the contest "entry" idea - to just post the word 'Wanderlust'. Because then I didn't feel rushed to build the first round's lot (I'm not a fast builder!) Maybe, for future contests, dud contestants can be removed after the first round and the play-a-longs can move up to their appropriate spot. I think if that is stated from the beginning, that would be beneficial - maybe hold that option open for the first two rounds and then close the table.
And about "beginners" - I doubt the "beginnerness" of a contestant is possible to regulate. Are they new to the game? New to building/decorating/story-telling (whatever the contest is about)? New to contesting? ...in general? Or, here on MTS? What if they are new to TS2, but an accomplished architect in RL - where does that put them in terms of "beginnerness"?
I am certainly not a beginner contestant - I think I've been in every contest MTS has held since 2008, at least! Of course the first few contests I participated in were brutal - OMG, brutal! - everyone experiences that, I think. It's all part of the 'contest' experience. IMHO, part of what makes MTS so great is that simmers of all experience levels are invited to participate in things - from uploading content to participating in contests, posting in threads, and learning from tutes... The only way to create a contest atmosphere especially geared for beginners is with careful judging practices. IE: A clear outline of what's going to loose/gain points, and comments/critiques given in an encouraging way (as much as possible.) And, I don't think "helicopter hosting" is called for - the hosts job is difficult enough as it is! I think it's fair when posting a new contest to state if it's geared more for beginner level skillz or for advanced level skillz - but, I don't think it's fair to bar contestants from entering. Maybe a beginner builder wants to challenge themselves to finally conquer CFE.
I agree point deduction for lateness is fair. Life happens to all of us. Some of us build at 2am to avoid losing a point; some would rather sleep and take the point. That is fair, it's our choice. State it at the beginning and follow through.
Oh my... I don't have the "Herding Cats" sticker yet... I've got several contest ideas floating in my head... Am I nuts to think about hosting one?
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#1382
8th May 2018 at 7:44 PM
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That is one thing that gives me pause.
Technically, I was not a beginner when I entered the last contest. I competed in another one on another site (and lost to pretty formidable opponents! ). On the other hand, I can see why a beginner would be frustrated in this or other contests.
So ... how would you classify beginners? Intermediates? Advanced? You should be able to ... but how?
How would that figure in judging, and how can we encourage more beginners to stick in there? One really simplistic way could be number of uploads here or if you placed in the Top 3 in a previous contest. But as CatherineTCJD pointed out, that standard can be flawed. And would that be fair to the higher levels?
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Technically, I was not a beginner when I entered the last contest. I competed in another one on another site (and lost to pretty formidable opponents! ). On the other hand, I can see why a beginner would be frustrated in this or other contests.
So ... how would you classify beginners? Intermediates? Advanced? You should be able to ... but how?
How would that figure in judging, and how can we encourage more beginners to stick in there? One really simplistic way could be number of uploads here or if you placed in the Top 3 in a previous contest. But as CatherineTCJD pointed out, that standard can be flawed. And would that be fair to the higher levels?
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#1383
8th May 2018 at 7:47 PM
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I can understand 'beginners' being intimidated. If we can find a way round that, it would be good. You're right gazania.
#1384
8th May 2018 at 8:07 PM
Here's something, it's probably flawed. Actually it is. Because 10 and 20 can lean either way.
Have you been in a build contest before on any site? Yes = 5 No = 0
Have you placed in the top three of a build contest before? Yes = 5 No = 0
Is your job in real life related to architecture? Yes = 5 No = 0
Have you uploaded a lot to MTS? Yes = 5 No = 0
Have you gotten a special accolade for a lot Upload on MTS? (Featured or picked) Yes = 5 No = 0
Do you use CFE when building on a regular basis? Yes = 5 No = 0
Totals:
5-10 = Beginner
10-20 = Intermediate
20-30 = Advanced
Have you been in a build contest before on any site? Yes = 5 No = 0
Have you placed in the top three of a build contest before? Yes = 5 No = 0
Is your job in real life related to architecture? Yes = 5 No = 0
Have you uploaded a lot to MTS? Yes = 5 No = 0
Have you gotten a special accolade for a lot Upload on MTS? (Featured or picked) Yes = 5 No = 0
Do you use CFE when building on a regular basis? Yes = 5 No = 0
Totals:
5-10 = Beginner
10-20 = Intermediate
20-30 = Advanced
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#1385
8th May 2018 at 8:10 PM
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I would classify a beginner as somebody who has not entered more than one contest and has not won that contest or any rounds in that contest.. It will not be 100% either, but I do think it will be a lot fairer on beginners.
Intermediates - gazania, charmful, me, perhaps?
Advanced: maxon, karen lorraine, justJones, Cat - because I can't even figure out how they did some of the things they did. And once you have won a contest, you should be advanced.
We have a system in flower arranging competitions (my other hobby).
You normally have to make 4 arrangements in your category: beginners, intermediates and advanced. The winne (total points for all 4) in each category has to move to the next level; and anyone that has won 2 arrangements also has to move on (even if it is over 2 or 3 yearly competitions).
Because there would be nowhere to go for the intermediates, advanced winners move on to the Open Section. Anyone can compete there, but once you do, you can never go back.
Rules are really strict, it costs quite a bit of money for flowers and containers and whatever else you may need and all you win is a certificate
But the system has worked for hundreds of years.
If you really want to, you can work out something
@Charmful - not a bad idea. I would add: Have you won a round in a contest? Because I have actually won some - I think 3 or 4 By the way, your last lot is one that I would like to have in my hood - it will suit my way of playing very well.
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Intermediates - gazania, charmful, me, perhaps?
Advanced: maxon, karen lorraine, justJones, Cat - because I can't even figure out how they did some of the things they did. And once you have won a contest, you should be advanced.
We have a system in flower arranging competitions (my other hobby).
You normally have to make 4 arrangements in your category: beginners, intermediates and advanced. The winne (total points for all 4) in each category has to move to the next level; and anyone that has won 2 arrangements also has to move on (even if it is over 2 or 3 yearly competitions).
Because there would be nowhere to go for the intermediates, advanced winners move on to the Open Section. Anyone can compete there, but once you do, you can never go back.
Rules are really strict, it costs quite a bit of money for flowers and containers and whatever else you may need and all you win is a certificate
But the system has worked for hundreds of years.
If you really want to, you can work out something
@Charmful - not a bad idea. I would add: Have you won a round in a contest? Because I have actually won some - I think 3 or 4 By the way, your last lot is one that I would like to have in my hood - it will suit my way of playing very well.
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#1386
8th May 2018 at 8:19 PM
Last edited by Charmful : 8th May 2018 at 8:49 PM.
I would also note that the type of contest matters. Freelala, for example, was awesome and won an complex writing contest a few years back but never entered a build contest before this - so it's fair to say she's a beginner at building though she's been in contests before and won. I've been in one build contest before this, never placed but I've uploaded lots and consider myself an intermediate. I also build a lot in my game and have been for over a decade (admittedly they aren't anything crazy amazing) and also constantly gleaning build tricks and inspirations from places like MTS.
@justpetro - I'd have to go back and look at scores but I'm like 99 percent sure I've never won a building round in either of the building contests I've entered. I'm usually middle to bottom of the pack in that regards. I have won a writing contest though. I'll look into preparing my mountain lot for upload. The cc part is the most daunting :?
Edit: Oh snaps I forgot that this particular lot was one I didn't save a full copy of before play testing. I have an early version (without the mountains) with the main clubhouse, caffeine stand, and ice skating rink I'll have to try and re-decorate/terrain sculpt before I upload.
@justpetro - I'd have to go back and look at scores but I'm like 99 percent sure I've never won a building round in either of the building contests I've entered. I'm usually middle to bottom of the pack in that regards. I have won a writing contest though. I'll look into preparing my mountain lot for upload. The cc part is the most daunting :?
Edit: Oh snaps I forgot that this particular lot was one I didn't save a full copy of before play testing. I have an early version (without the mountains) with the main clubhouse, caffeine stand, and ice skating rink I'll have to try and re-decorate/terrain sculpt before I upload.
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#1387
8th May 2018 at 8:24 PM
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I thought that was kind of logical - storytelling has nothing in common with building competitions
Winning rounds - I did, not you. I won at least 4 and I think that should prevent me from entering a beginners competition, @Charmful.
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Winning rounds - I did, not you. I won at least 4 and I think that should prevent me from entering a beginners competition, @Charmful.
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#1388
8th May 2018 at 8:42 PM
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Maybe we should ask competitors to nominate themselves in a category and then vote - if they should be in that category or the one(s) above. People could then state why they think they are beginners or intermediate or advanced, allowing them to say things like they don't feel confident or they've only ever built boxes or they (me) are addicted to using the Grid Adjuster or whatever. As long as we are all happy as a group to accept the categories, it should be fine.
That's going to cause fights isn't it?
Ah well.
That's going to cause fights isn't it?
Ah well.
#1389
8th May 2018 at 9:02 PM
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I will nominate myself as intermediate then, because:
I feel that I am getting the CFE thing now after the last lot, but it literally took me months to work out how to make that gables. I have started trying them out during the previous contest (there should be a pic there of one of my first attempts ) There are still things that other people build and I simply cannot figure out how they did it.
I have not been very successful with the grid adjuster and probably will have to make some time to learn how to use it properly. My first (simple) attempt with the little deck kind of worked, but nothing else I have tried has worked yet
While I am reasonably confident when it comes to landscaping, I find it very hard to learn new building techniques because most of the tutorials are gone - when did anybody last look at the building tutorials on the wiki site - they are gone, gone, gone - and for the small number that are still online, the pics are mostly gone. So I am stuck with trying to figure out things by myself.
I have spent years building basic boxes In my own game, I still have some boxes because they work well and they have been improved by pretty gardens.
I only (kind of) figured out roofing after the last contest, and still don't think I have it down to perfection. But I have improved there.
I never won or came close to winning a competition and am very happy that I won some rounds.
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I feel that I am getting the CFE thing now after the last lot, but it literally took me months to work out how to make that gables. I have started trying them out during the previous contest (there should be a pic there of one of my first attempts ) There are still things that other people build and I simply cannot figure out how they did it.
I have not been very successful with the grid adjuster and probably will have to make some time to learn how to use it properly. My first (simple) attempt with the little deck kind of worked, but nothing else I have tried has worked yet
While I am reasonably confident when it comes to landscaping, I find it very hard to learn new building techniques because most of the tutorials are gone - when did anybody last look at the building tutorials on the wiki site - they are gone, gone, gone - and for the small number that are still online, the pics are mostly gone. So I am stuck with trying to figure out things by myself.
I have spent years building basic boxes In my own game, I still have some boxes because they work well and they have been improved by pretty gardens.
I only (kind of) figured out roofing after the last contest, and still don't think I have it down to perfection. But I have improved there.
I never won or came close to winning a competition and am very happy that I won some rounds.
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#1390
8th May 2018 at 9:06 PM
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Well I do think the questions and set up are a good start. I also agree that up to 2 rounds (or maybe first) if you haven't posted you should be struck from the list. As a matter of fact I think If you miss any round you should be moved to play along. We can move the scores I think if judges know going in that up to second round,or first, is apt to have playalongs move up, they could always just judge everyone accordingly. That way if some get moved up it isn't a big deal. The scoring is already done. And while my contest was only 4 rounds long I almost think 3 would be better. Real life gets in the way and frankly the longer a contest runs the more it it is that real life WILL get in the way. I think an expansion on beginner, intermediate, expert, and advanced perhaps as categories would be better. It might almost be worth it to have it open to all and just have multiple categories available but for a shorter time. (More work at the time but for a shorter period).
#1391
8th May 2018 at 9:14 PM
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I like 4 rounds - one can learn more in 4 rounds But 3 sounds good to me as well. I don't think (although the idea is sound) a 3 hour thing would work - we live in different time zones and some of us may miss out because we are asleep
The more the deadlines are adhered to, the sooner the contest will be over, @gdayars
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The more the deadlines are adhered to, the sooner the contest will be over, @gdayars
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#1392
8th May 2018 at 9:55 PM
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well I wasn't thinking a deadline of just three hours I think we would still set a timer. and then just do something like knock a half point for each day late, and after 3 days, you can't turn one in.
#1393
8th May 2018 at 9:58 PM
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It was something gazania suggested, I think.
I like the idea of not being allowed to turn one in after 3 days, though. And I don't think anyone would mind to make an exception for a real emergency either.
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I like the idea of not being allowed to turn one in after 3 days, though. And I don't think anyone would mind to make an exception for a real emergency either.
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#1394
8th May 2018 at 10:23 PM
I like 4 rounds. I learn a LOT about how things are going to be judged from the first round's scores - and then I feel I have a few rounds to try and make-up points...
BTW - I have never won a build contest. I don't think I ever won a 'round' either...
(My ribbon was won from entering the calendar contest back in 2014 - I was, like, the ONLY entry for that month!)
I've also never had a "featured creation". I have had a few "picks" - but, even a broken clock is right twice a day...
I still enjoy entering contests and working through them. LOL!
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BTW - I have never won a build contest. I don't think I ever won a 'round' either...
(My ribbon was won from entering the calendar contest back in 2014 - I was, like, the ONLY entry for that month!)
I've also never had a "featured creation". I have had a few "picks" - but, even a broken clock is right twice a day...
I still enjoy entering contests and working through them. LOL!
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#1395
8th May 2018 at 10:25 PM
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Let's go drinking, Cat I could do with some strong potato juice right now.
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
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http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
Windows 10 and the Ultimate Collection
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=568275
http://modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=614833
#1396
8th May 2018 at 11:04 PM
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me too! except I just want a virgin mudslide as I can't drink :D
#1397
8th May 2018 at 11:08 PM
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There have been some good points raised here and as a former host, judge, and contestant I will take them on board for any contest that I may host, judge or participate in in the future, thank you
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#1398
8th May 2018 at 11:22 PM
If you are going to resort to getting personal Justpetro, then I'm out. I was trying to constructively respond to your feedback, but all your after is venting frustration then I'll leave you to your business.
And for the record, no gdayars, I only posted the theme-rubric not the other ones. I choose to share that one to give people an example of how I was going to be judging, so they'd have an idea of how to approach my scores. I did debate posting all of it, but I thought that would be conceited. You live and learn. If I end up judging again I will strongly consider posting all of it.
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And for the record, no gdayars, I only posted the theme-rubric not the other ones. I choose to share that one to give people an example of how I was going to be judging, so they'd have an idea of how to approach my scores. I did debate posting all of it, but I thought that would be conceited. You live and learn. If I end up judging again I will strongly consider posting all of it.
Creations can be found on my on tumblr.
#1399
8th May 2018 at 11:25 PM
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I think a beginner could be someone who hasn't entered a contest before or uploaded any lots. Anyone with more experience could be a playalong.
I like the idea of first build as the application one, as in the previous contest. That way we haven't got places taken by people who don't submit anything.
I would class myself as intermediate. I've now been in 2 contests and uploaded a few. It's not much but I learned a lot in the first contest and my landscaping is so much better than when I started, when I thought a tree and a flower bed was enough, without terrain paint.
Talking of which, mention was made of a garden/landscaping contest by Voeille. I hope it goes ahead at some stage.
Thanks again, gdayars and judges. Not an easy undertaking.
I like the idea of first build as the application one, as in the previous contest. That way we haven't got places taken by people who don't submit anything.
I would class myself as intermediate. I've now been in 2 contests and uploaded a few. It's not much but I learned a lot in the first contest and my landscaping is so much better than when I started, when I thought a tree and a flower bed was enough, without terrain paint.
Talking of which, mention was made of a garden/landscaping contest by Voeille. I hope it goes ahead at some stage.
Thanks again, gdayars and judges. Not an easy undertaking.
#1400
8th May 2018 at 11:33 PM
Quote: Originally posted by CatherineTCJD
BTW - I have never won a build contest. I don't think I ever won a 'round' either... |
Cat, I might be drunk on fermented juice, or you might be - but didn't you win this contest that was a building contest that ended just last year?? I mean, I judged it...I know this wasn't just a dream...but it was a very complex building contest at that! I'd definitely call you an advanced builder
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