What do you build anyway?

I recently had someone ask me just how many base game homes I had created. I guess I never really thought about it, so I decided to do a quick check on just what EPs I used, and how often.

With 43 houses currently available for download, here's the skinny on what I used:

Base Game - 15
Uni/NL/OFB - 20
Uni/NL/OFB/Seasons - 1
Uni/NL/OFB/Seasons/BV - 7

Maxis only (No CC) - 41
CC used in lots - 2

Fully decorated - 41
Partially decorated - 1
Unfurnished/exterior decorated - 1

As a builder, base game only can be a real challenge. There are no half-walls, there are no roofing/45 degree angle cheats, there is nothing to really decorate with, and none of the wood tones actually match. No stage tool, so I have to make split levels and stairs the old fashioned CFE way, and the pools are a serious pain in the tuckus! It can be very difficult to build/furnish under these constraints...hence the need for an EP or two just to provide a little variety for my downloaders...and let's be honest, eh? For myself as well. ;) As you can see, I do TRY to keep the EPs to a minimum though, and I really appreciate those of you who have noticed and commented on that.

Notes on Current Projects:

I currently have a few projects I am working on. One is a modern home that looks like it belongs downtown, or at least in a cityscape environment. One is a cottage like home with a nice pond and some extensive landscaping for those of you who like that sort of thing. And the last is an intricate contemporary that may take a little more time as I am very particular about my contemporary homes. There is a fine balance between "modern" and "contemporary" and sometimes it isn't easy walking that thin line...but I shall trudge along and hopefully you will all be happy with the result. LOL!

Thanks to any and all who actually wade through these blogs. I hope this explains a little better what I do and what I try to do for you. I live for attention and acceptance, so making you...the downloader happy...is truly what makes it all worthwhile for me! Thank you, thank you for your continued support, and for building my download numbers up so quickly! TSR has some of the best people in the simming world, and I am genuinely honored to be in any small way associated with it. Happy simming!

--Illiana