1970s Split-Level Ranch
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Uploaded: 11th Aug 2018 at 6:31 PM
Updated: 14th Aug 2018 at 9:42 PM by Sortyero29
Updated: 14th Aug 2018 at 9:42 PM by Sortyero29
As I've slowly been re-creating my hometown (yes, I'm homesick!) and I already did my own house, I tackled the house across the street owned by Dad's co-worker and best friend. It's a 4 bedroom, 2 bath split-level home on 3 levels. I know in real life these houses have a fourth underground level, but after getting the current levels in, I'd love to keep what hair I have left! In reality it housed a family of four that included 2 boys, but knowing these sims reproduce at will, I added the fourth bedroom downstairs and put in a nursery. Saves the trouble of needing it later
This build has been on the table for quite a while. I've been play-testing and tweaking it for a couple of months. It actually has the look I was going for bang on, but I had a screaming match with the CFE cheat to get it to work. Even now, it has one small issue that doesn't affect playability, but if you have Seasons you'll notice it for sure!
Due to the nature of this style of house, all 3 levels butt against one central wall, which is why CFE gave me so much grief!! I've tried desperately to correct the flaw, but it will not let me. C'est La Vie.
After play-testing through the seasons, I found that the game doesn't see the roof over the upper hall because of the way CFE was used. The bedrooms are fine, just the hall gets rain and snow My sims would put on outdoor gear for temperature changes just to go to bed, but in the morning they'd slosh through the slush/puddles with no thought (even naked!). The issue only occurred when they were going UP the stairs. It didn't actually bother me, but I'm pointing it out so you know. I've attached a pic of the affected area.
If you don't have seasons, the issue doesn't apply and the house is fine! Have at 'er!
I kept the store items down to a dull roar on this one.
K2 Ivy Also came with the free Renault set.
Steampunk Kitchen- Rivited and Rustic Oven Fume
VDBM-880 Wall Mirror
The only item used from Island Paradise was the large plant in the living room that sits behind a chair, so if you don't have that no biggie, it's just a plant
This was a challenging but fun build! It is fully decorated to the style I recall from childhood, so fits in with the retro theme. I hope you enjoy it!!
Lot Size: 40x30
Lot Price (furnished): 58,273
Lot Price (unfurnished): 31,388
This build has been on the table for quite a while. I've been play-testing and tweaking it for a couple of months. It actually has the look I was going for bang on, but I had a screaming match with the CFE cheat to get it to work. Even now, it has one small issue that doesn't affect playability, but if you have Seasons you'll notice it for sure!
Due to the nature of this style of house, all 3 levels butt against one central wall, which is why CFE gave me so much grief!! I've tried desperately to correct the flaw, but it will not let me. C'est La Vie.
After play-testing through the seasons, I found that the game doesn't see the roof over the upper hall because of the way CFE was used. The bedrooms are fine, just the hall gets rain and snow My sims would put on outdoor gear for temperature changes just to go to bed, but in the morning they'd slosh through the slush/puddles with no thought (even naked!). The issue only occurred when they were going UP the stairs. It didn't actually bother me, but I'm pointing it out so you know. I've attached a pic of the affected area.
If you don't have seasons, the issue doesn't apply and the house is fine! Have at 'er!
I kept the store items down to a dull roar on this one.
K2 Ivy Also came with the free Renault set.
Steampunk Kitchen- Rivited and Rustic Oven Fume
VDBM-880 Wall Mirror
The only item used from Island Paradise was the large plant in the living room that sits behind a chair, so if you don't have that no biggie, it's just a plant
This was a challenging but fun build! It is fully decorated to the style I recall from childhood, so fits in with the retro theme. I hope you enjoy it!!
Lot Size: 40x30
Lot Price (furnished): 58,273
Lot Price (unfurnished): 31,388
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
1970s Split-Level Ranch.Sims3Pack.zip
Size: 2.12 MB · Downloads: 1,055 · 11th Aug 2018 |
2.12 MB | 1,055 | 11th Aug 2018 | |||||
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Install Instructions
Quick Guide:
1. Click the file listed on the Files tab to download the file to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
2. Select the .sims3pack file you got from extracting.
3. Cut and paste it into your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Downloads folder. If you do not have this folder yet, it is recommended that you open the game and then close it again so that this folder will be automatically created. Then you can place the .sims3pack into your Downloads folder.
5. Load the game's Launcher, and click on the Downloads tab. Select the house icon, find the lot in the list, and tick the box next to it. Then press the Install button below the list.
6. Wait for the installer to load, and it will install the lot to the game. You will get a message letting you know when it's done.
7. Run the game, and find your lot in Edit Town, in the premade lots bin.
Extracting from RAR, ZIP, or 7z: You will need a special program for this. For Windows, we recommend 7-Zip and for Mac OSX, we recommend Keka. Both are free and safe to use.
Need more help?
If you need more info, see Game Help:Installing TS3 Packswiki for a full, detailed step-by-step guide!
1. Click the file listed on the Files tab to download the file to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
2. Select the .sims3pack file you got from extracting.
3. Cut and paste it into your Documents\Electronic Arts\The Sims 3\Downloads folder. If you do not have this folder yet, it is recommended that you open the game and then close it again so that this folder will be automatically created. Then you can place the .sims3pack into your Downloads folder.
5. Load the game's Launcher, and click on the Downloads tab. Select the house icon, find the lot in the list, and tick the box next to it. Then press the Install button below the list.
6. Wait for the installer to load, and it will install the lot to the game. You will get a message letting you know when it's done.
7. Run the game, and find your lot in Edit Town, in the premade lots bin.
Extracting from RAR, ZIP, or 7z: You will need a special program for this. For Windows, we recommend 7-Zip and for Mac OSX, we recommend Keka. Both are free and safe to use.
Need more help?
If you need more info, see Game Help:Installing TS3 Packswiki for a full, detailed step-by-step guide!
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Packs Needed
For a full list of packs with names, see the Packs Needed popup.
Other Information
Number of bedrooms:
– 4 Bedrooms
Custom Content Included:
– None
: No Custom Content included
Furnishings:
– Fully Furnished
: Lot is completely decked out in furnishings
Special Flags:
– Not Applicable
Tags
#1970s, #retro, #vintage, #split-level, #ranch
Packs Needed
Base Game | |
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Sims 3 |
Expansion Pack | |
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World Adventures | |
Ambitions | |
Late Night | |
Generations | |
Seasons | |
University Life | |
Island Paradise |
About Me
I've been playing the Sims since the Sims 1 came out in 2000, and started building lots and creating Sims in the Sims 3.
My favourite builds are worn out, rat infested hovels but I also enjoy the challenge of creating lots that represent buildings in the real world.
All of my lots were created on an iMac, but after getting the new M1 iMac, I've learned some of those lots have graphics issues, so I'm slowly altering them to avoid this issue. I will upload the M1 compatible files when they are completed.
All new builds are completed in Version 1.70 (64-bit Mac). They are tested on a Windows computer and an older iMac running Version 1.67 (32-bit).
My favourite builds are worn out, rat infested hovels but I also enjoy the challenge of creating lots that represent buildings in the real world.
All of my lots were created on an iMac, but after getting the new M1 iMac, I've learned some of those lots have graphics issues, so I'm slowly altering them to avoid this issue. I will upload the M1 compatible files when they are completed.
All new builds are completed in Version 1.70 (64-bit Mac). They are tested on a Windows computer and an older iMac running Version 1.67 (32-bit).