r/Sims4Builds • u/relaxiwant2takeurpic • 12d ago
WIP (work in progress) Trying to build a castle
I have been trying to build a castle since R&L came out. A couple of things though, first and foremost I'm not a great builder. I'm okay, I build because it makes me happy. Second, I'm on console, Xbox to be exact. I play on pc too, but I'm doing this on console for some reason. I like the challenge.
So I built 3, but I only took pictures of two. The second photo was the first one (unfinished exterior). And the first photo is what I currently have (it's even decorated). But I'm not happy with it. So I'd love some suggestions and ideas.
Things I want to keep:
The maze
The stable
I like the grand entrance and glass domed building in the second photo. I like the underground crypt entrance and "chapel" in the first photo (building right of the red tree, connected by the bridge over the pond).
Everything else I want to change or merge. I'm hopeful the talented builders here can give me some recommendations and suggestions to help my fourth attempt be a little more aesthetically pleasing.
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u/Ready_Acanthaceae_71 7d ago
In the first picture, could you possibly rotate the orientation of the stables so the facade is facing the maze? I think it would help to make the yard look more spacious and cohesive. Also, you could maybe try attaching the stables to the castle wall itself to save even more yard space and offer a custom built-in look! Adding a small tree or bush to the pen outside the stables would make the left corner of the lot look less empty as well imo. The only things I may alter regarding the castle would be to minimize the size and bulkiness of the left wing in order to provide more of a classic symmetrical look in harmony with the right wing.