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BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« on: 2008 September 15, 00:00:47 »
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EAxis seems to continue with mistakes, now is BV and AL fireplaces. Take a look.



AL fireplace doesn't match, and BV has nothing! Is there a way to fix it Huh ?
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #1 on: 2008 September 15, 00:36:27 »
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It may not be any help, since I can't get in game to try it at the moment, but the first two things I notice:

1) the one that doesn't match I think has the default foundation brick siding on the bottom. Did you try treating it like a foundation and painting a wall on it? there might be a matching wall in there somewhere.

2) along that same line of thought, did you try putting some foundation under the empty one, and if it'll go, you can put matching rocks on it. Smiley
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #2 on: 2008 September 16, 03:45:11 »
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The BV fireplace has been bothering me forever, but I keep forgetting to look for a fix for it. I think you can't put a foundation under it, even with move_objects on? I'd like to see this fixed too as I love the fireplace, but can never use it because of that missing piece.
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #3 on: 2008 September 16, 06:17:28 »
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Place the foundation, then place the fireplace.
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #4 on: 2008 September 16, 08:46:15 »
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Emma, your idea won't really work, as the foundation is bigger than the fireplace, so it wouldn't look right. Mind you, it'd look less wrong than the original. Would there be anyway of getting the AL fireplace's foundation underneath the BV firplace?
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #5 on: 2008 September 16, 14:28:26 »
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Okay then-don't use foundations Tongue
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #6 on: 2008 September 16, 17:01:06 »
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I think there are several things to consider here:
1) This game was made/released by EA - we no longer expect everything to be perfect, or even sensible.
2) A foundation may not look right, but it avoids the gap issue.  These fireplaces were probably designed (since it was for BV) with foundationless log cabins in mind.  Hence, no foundation.  If you put a foundation under them, you can always put shrubberies (insert sound here) around them to disguise the look.  I have, myself done this ("with a little path running down the middle for that two level effect...")
3) It's from EA!
4) Go Emma!
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #7 on: 2008 September 16, 18:21:03 »
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*Emma sharpens spork

Cat, I never use this thing...don't make me start now, m'kay?
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #8 on: 2008 September 16, 19:26:41 »
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Oh this has been bugging me for awhile. Yeah you can put a foundation, but it doesn't look right at all. The AL fireplace is just a typical example of what happens when EAxis thinks they are being CLEVЯ and "try" to get something right.
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #9 on: 2008 September 17, 09:26:10 »
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I hate mentioning this idea *shudders*but there is another option. Copy EAxis and build a foundation, place the firplace, build walls on the foudation and totally hide the original fireplace. Goodness knows why this doesn't cause a fire when you light the fireplace though. I can't stand using this idea, but it does at least give you a recolourable fireplace. And Emma, please don't sharpen your spork, *meows quietly while moving tail from side to side* after all, I think the RSPCA might object to you attacking cats.
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« Reply #10 on: 2008 September 17, 14:32:40 »
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Hey! Don't use your kitty cuteness as defence! Not fair.
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #11 on: 2008 September 17, 16:28:26 »
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Another available option is to get rid of the chimney entirely.  With moveobjects on, use the sledgehammer tool to delete each section.  As a bonus, this frees up the 2 tiles behind the fireplace, allowing you to place other objects (like staircases) directly against the back of it without cheats.  If you like the look of a chimney rising above the roof, just don't sledgehammer that bit.

You'll also be able to use a diagonal 2-tile fireplace if you angle it before hammering the chimney.  If you move the fireplace, however, be aware that the chimney will return.  I recommend using the hammer after it's in its permanent position.
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #12 on: 2008 September 17, 16:35:16 »
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Another available option is to get rid of the chimney entirely.  With moveobjects on, use the sledgehammer tool to delete each section.  As a bonus, this frees up the 2 tiles behind the fireplace, allowing you to place other objects (like staircases) directly against the back of it without cheats.  If you like the look of a chimney rising above the roof, just don't sledgehammer that bit.

You'll also be able to use a diagonal 2-tile fireplace if you angle it before hammering the chimney.  If you move the fireplace, however, be aware that the chimney will return.  I recommend using the hammer after it's in its permanent position.

This is excellent advice! I hate the chimneys, they spoil the look of the houses. Cheers! Grin
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #13 on: 2008 September 17, 16:48:01 »
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Fantastic idea!  Glad I thought of it.  Wink
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #14 on: 2008 September 17, 19:52:49 »
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That's great especially in those houses/apartments where you want a fireplace but don't want to have to build around whacking great chimneys in the upstairs rooms.  I am, indeed, glad I thought of that.
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Re: BV and AL fireplace, another EAxian mistake....
« Reply #15 on: 2011 February 22, 00:25:18 »
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A fix for this... 3 years later!!!

http://www.modthesims.info/download.php?t=434757&goto=newpost&postedt=1#post3453890

Thanks HL!!!
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