I was selecting the robot itself, not the stand. I didn't notice the stand was acting as a separate object. Selecting the stand appears to nullify the problem.

Thanks, rufio.

I searched but found no topic dealing with this particular problem. This is the first time I've tried to start up a robot shop, and consequently also the first time I've actually made any real use of the robot crafting station. My Sim currently has a bronze talent badge in robotics, so she can make hydrobots & cleanbots. The problem I've found is that the only thing I can do with them is choose to sell them from the object menu when they're sitting on the crafting bench. I can only remove them from the crafting bench using the "move_objects" cheat, but if I set them anywhere else, there aren't any actions available. I did try setting them on some OFB shelving, but it wouldn't let me tag them for sale. I don't have any similar problems with the toy robotos. Any ideas?

I'd gladly do it myself although I may not have time until the weekend.

The very front wall has a door with one window on either side on the first floor, but only one centrally placed window on the second floor.

simsrocks, glad you like my entry. I don't have the Family Fun SP. Do you have a photo of the house you're thinking of?

Erry: I really like the clean, modern lines of your first entry; reminds me of many homes I've seen in the Los Angeles area. I wish you'd have let the tree be "free" though! Your second entry is a perfect suburban complement to the first.

ciane: Sometimes a light touch is just enough to work wonders. You've done a great job making it into a pleasant house, but that front façade seems a little unbalanced in the overall symmetrical scheme you have.

Sipu von Sapu: Impressive makeover. Looks like a small Mediterranean mansion. I really like the landscaping - something I never take too much time with.

Faizah: Cheers on the theme! I love it. And you've managed to make it look convincingly like a castle keep.

horsey: Very nice design. I like the traditional feel. However, why so much unused space on the second floor? (Is that maybe because of wall warping from the L-stairs to the attic?)

Minena: A gorgeous house. You've done a fantastic job designing around the original exterior walls - I think the roof really makes an enormous difference.

SalixTree: Your creative whimsy seemingly knows no bounds. Your house looks poised to take flight!

All right, so here's my entry, on the last possible day! In thinking about the concept of "liberty," mostly in the context of American liberty, I designed a Federal Style residence for your freedom-loving Sims.

319 LIBERTY BELL ROAD
Lot Price: §139,749
Bedrooms: 1 master suite, 1 double bedroom, 1 nursery suite
Bathrooms: 2 full, 2 half
Bonus Features: 2-storey classical porch, study, deck

I've adhered to AwesomeSpec, for the most part. No CC. I have all EPs. For SPs I have GL, H&M, TS, K&B, IKEA, M&G.

Front Overview


Rear Overview


First Floor: Foyer, Bathrooms, Living Room, Study, Dining Room, Kitchen


Second Floor: Hall, Bedroom, Nursury Suite, Master Suite



Slideshow: View here
Download: 319 Liberty Bell Road.rar (665 KB)

Enjoy!

I'm going to make a separate comment with my thoughts on some of the other entries here.

Apparently nothing to do with AwesomeMod: http://www.moreawesomethanyou.com/smf/index.php/topic,15313.0.html

Still on Sims 2. Don't really have a choice anyway unless I buy a fancier computer. By the time I get one, perhaps Sims 3 will be up to par. Ha!

Apparently you didn't notice, but I said that both files were created using Any Game Starter. That means I built the base-game lot in the base-game, without any other EPs or SPs. So it should be compatible.

Since it's already July, and we've had 3 official votes for it (and one unofficial vote from a 12), I'm going to roll with it. This month's EAxis House of Phail challenge is ...

319 Bella Park Road (Belladonna Cove)






A lot smaller, thus more manageable, than last month's. Perhaps we'll have a few more entries this time?

Download: 319 Bella Park Road.rar (543 KB - requires Apartment Life)

For the sake of those few simmers who don't have AL, I've even gone to the trouble of making a rebuild of the lot using base-game only elements: 319 Bella Park Road (Base).rar (436 KB - base-game compatible)

Both of these files should be clean & were made using Any Game Starter. ETA: That means the AL file was created using AL only, and the base-game file using the base-game only. If you actually encounter any compatibility issues, please let me know.

Rules copy and pasted from last month:

1. No CC.  Please indicate stuff packs so people who wish to download your lot know what to expect.  Pictures are required, either available for download, on a slideshow, or posted in this thread.

2. By entering this challenge, you agree to take constructive criticism.  If you wish to judge someone else's entry, you should be respectful but honest.

3. Your lot does not have to be Awesomespec, although it is encouraged.

4. You may move internal walls and add external walls but you may NOT move original external walls.

5. Lots may be furnished, unfurnished, or partially furnished.  You can even upload both furnished and unfurnished versions.

Bonus rules:

1. Do not move the tree.

2. Since it's Independence Day here in the U.S., design a house that reflects some idea of independence or freedom - whether that be national, personal, etc. Or you could do the opposite.

Feel free to nominate something else!

I nominate these two for July:

196 Main Street (Desiderata Valley)


319 Bella Park Road (Belladonna Cove)

I've noticed that tinyurl causes problems for some people. Not sure why, works just fine for me. Glad I was able to help.

Try this.

... together?

Jim, I like the overall idea. You're right that the art deco theme is a bit obscured, but it still turns out nicely.


I'm not sure that apartment lots are supposed to have communal kitchens. It's not something I've tried, anyway, because it seemed like it would produce the problems you've encountered.

As an auto insurance adjuster, I can tell you.

Adjuster: "So, how did this all happen?"

Policyholder: "Well, I was going to the theatre & was trying to pull up to the curb, but this guy was parked illegally so I couldn't avoid hitting him."

Adjuster: "I see. And did you apply your brakes before the collision?"

Policyholder: "No, I didn't have time to brake before I realized that he was parked illegally."

Adjuster: "And when did you notice that he was parked illegally?"

Policyholder: "When I hit him."

Adjuster: "I see. So, did the police respond to the scene?"

Policyholder: "Yeah, they wrote the guy a ticket for illegal parking."

Adjuster: "And did you receive a ticket for anything?"

Policyholder: "Yeah, that idiot cop gave me a ticket for 'unsafe movement'! I don't know what that has to do with anything, the other guy was parked illegally!"

Adjuster: *headdesk*

Well, I'm hoping there are some more submissions coming! Looks like TS3 has killed this a bit.

Unlimited: Your version has this classy, almost New England feel to it, very nice.

Anria: Nice "party" house. With a few modifications, this would make a great fraternity/sorority house!

ciane: I like the big windows, no lack for light here. More of a modern take, but still with a traditional feel. I especially like the kitchen.

chobeegal: I like the look you've achieved using the mansard roof décor on multiple levels, although it seems like it'd be difficult to play since they don't drop back the way walls do. You have a very lush style of interior decorating & landscaping, which is fun to see.

ajcrawly: I'm not familiar with the Shinra Mansion, but your entry has a very luxurious feel with some clever making-do with the original external walls. The bedroom with the greenery behind the glass wall is my favorite.

witch: Would be nice to see a potion shop.

I do have "scroll" functionality on my laptop touchpad, by running a finger along the right edge of the pad. I never actually use it, but I'm sure I could learn if I do end up getting TS3. Of course, I would probably have to replace my current computer anyway to run TS3.

Okay, a day later than I thought but here's my entry:

EDGEWATER BED & BREAKFAST
Lot Price: §199,157
Rooms & Rates: Couple Suite A (§859/night), Couple Suite B (§989/night), Friend Suite (§738/night), Family Suite (§1,058/night)
Amenities: Full service restuarant, billiards lounge, sauna, ice skating rink, fishing pond, and TV set & bookshelf in each suite

Obviously, since this is a working hotel, you'll need to place it in a vacation neighborhood for it to be fully operational. I had in mind a mountain vacation neighborhood when designing this.

No CC. I have all EPs. For SPs I have GL, H&M, TS, K&B, IKEA, M&G.

Front Overview


Back Overview


First Floor: Foyer, Reception, Billiards Lounge, Restuarant, Kitchen


Second Floor: Couple Suite A (blue), Couple Suite B (red)


Third Floor: Friend Suite (gray), Family Suite (green)


Slideshow: http://s732.photobucket.com/albums/ww321/allon_midbar/Sims%202/Edgewater%20Bed%20and%20Breakfast/?albumview=slideshow
Download: Edgewater Bed & Breakfast.rar (978 KB)

Enjoy!

Well, it's taken me awhile but I've got a nice working bed & breakfast. Should be ready for upload tomorrow.

Looks like it does have flat edges. However, your upload contains a recolor & the phone line controller hack. I've cleaned it up with Clean Installer.

Download ZIP: 407_Edgewater_Pkwy.zip (1462 KB)
Or RAR: 407_Edgewater_Pkwy.rar (764 KB)

I hope not. I've been waiting for the June edition because I just couldn't think of anything useful to do with April & May's phailures.

Yes, I agree the nursery is cramped, although it wouldn't be difficult to expand along the back of the house or into the backyard. (As it is, I would've removed the wall on the right to add a little more space, but it was one of the original exterior walls.) And I didn't know about the skilling table; I only recently purchased FT & haven't had much ... free time ... to play any families, so I wasn't even aware of the item's utility.

So, this is my first post at MATY & my first attempt at renovating an "EAxis" house. Feel free to point & laugh.

GONDOLA GRANDISSIMA
Price: §161,957
Bedrooms: 1 master suite, 4 kids/teens, 1 nursery
Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 half

No CC. I tried to meet AwesomeSpecs as much as I could, e.g., perimeter fencing, lockable stairs & kitchen, main viewing deck, etc. I have all EPs. For SPs I have GL, H&M, TS, K&B, IKEA, M&G.

Front Overview


Back Overview


First Floor Plan


Second Floor Plan


Slideshow: http://s732.photobucket.com/albums/ww321/allon_midbar/Sims%202/Gondola%20Grandissima/?albumview=slideshow
Download: Gondola Grandissima.rar (932 KB)

EDIT: Corrected foreign language gender disagreement & updated all links.