Behind the Builds of The Sims 4 Horse Ranch

#Ad #eapartner The Sims Team asked me to build 3 lots for the Horse Ranch Expansion Pack! In this video I talk about the process of building for a sims pack and what my 3 lots are all about.
This video was made possible by EA Creator Network. #SponsoredbyEA #TS4HorseRanch
Please Check out my fellow Builders for this Pack ‪@ChrissiesCorner‬ ‪@DoctorAshley‬ ‪@ninnster00‬
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[@highstreetrichboy]

I Think Everyone Fell In Love With The First Lot When We Saw It In The Trailer

[@Simproved]

Very happy people like it😊

[@Simproved]

Hey guys! I hope you like the builds in this pack. Feel free to try out the Sims Pack Build Challenge! *evil laugh*

[@KR-sh6rm]

You are very talented and always have the most beautiful builds! It comes as no surprise that EA would ask you to build official in game builds! Congratulations!

[@Simproved]

Thank you so so very much :D

[@NicSnickers]

Knowing the restrictions you have when building for a pack, I am completely blown away how utterly gorgeous your builds are. And how your style and attention to detail still shines through. These builds are beautiful! I can understand why the church reno and murder shack wouldn’t be accepted, but absolutely love your concepts for them too and would love to see you do them later. I would replace the rental for your horror cabin, but the church reno will have to go on another lot… because as much as sims didn’t need yet another bar, the game definitely needed this one, it is exquisite. So glad you were able to pop in some of your building tricks into the home’s glass window area. That is incentive to learn to build ‘non-standard’ homes etc. I am so glad when they invite players from other countries to build and inject their perspectives, influences, and ideas into the game. You are an inspiration.

[@Simproved]

Glad you like the builds. I also wasn't sure if another bar would have been this good, I personally probably will set it to a lounge IF I can pull it off without deleting to much of the build. Guess we'll see.

[@skyechimes658]

When I saw the trailer, I thought you were the one who built the Nectar bar! Your roofing is always so creative and interesting! The family lodge and the nectar bar just had those architectural details that made me think they were your builds! I love that the rental is nice and cozy but still kind of looks like the type of cabin you might see in a horror movie if it was a dirtier and shabbier - because horror movie cabins are inspired by cleaner nicer real rental cabins - so it’s a little like a game of telephone inspiration and let’s you tell both nice family ranch vacation stories, and spooky lost in the canyon being hunted by zombie werewolves stories.

[@Simproved]

Lots of simmers could already call out some of my builds. I think us 4 builders have all a very distinct style and if you know our builds well you can spot them all very accurately. I will definitely turn the cabin into a more horror cabin as I wanted it to be. muahaha

[@TeruteruBozusama]

​@@Simprovedthat could be a fun starter home actually..! A creepy cabin one have to "improve"..!

[@BelsaliasMarymaeh]

The difference between pre-Simmer builds and post- will never cease to amaze me

[@Simproved]

I think the dev team never really cared that much about the builds. So this is why the least amount of time and thought went into them. But with letting the builders form the sims community build them, they get good builds and more advertising for the pack aswell. So I guess the devs themselves are very happy that they could do that now. But just my guess.

[@BelsaliasMarymaeh]

@@Simproved Ya that makes a lot of sense! Good decision all around!

[@MyrahAlam]

the Grove family house was the one that caught my eyes, didn't knew you built that gorgeous home so great job and congrats for getting to build for an EA official pack!!

[@Simproved]

Very happy you like it!

[@BelsaliasMarymaeh]

Fry is the GOAT for making this video, I especially love how clearly you laid out the EA build challenge at the beginning. No one does it better

[@Simproved]

I had to include all these restrictions, because I know a lot of people are going to complain about our builds nonetheless. There are a lot of very arrogant Content creators in the sims community and I wanted them to know exactly how hard it is with all these restrictions to build a nice house. Big props to every simmer who ever did a build for a pack. It truly is imo the hardest build challenge and knowing that thousands of people are going to see your build and judge it, is not necessarily good on ones self esteem, mental health. We were all very nervous and just hoped everyone thinks our builds are "ok", like that was the bar we set ourselves, because we just didn't want to get bashed and hated on. We didn't think people will praise the builds that much, since we(the builders) know we would have done a lot in our builds differently if the restrictions weren't as hard.

[@emily_8917]

I LOVE The Oak Barrel and the Grove family home! I think my absolute favorite one is the Oak Barrel. It is so unique and beautiful inside.

[@Simproved]

The Oak Barrel is the one I was most unsure about if this is what people will like. So this comment made me extermely happy. Thank you!

[@emmalouxx]

Nectar Bar: Absolutely stunning! Even with the clipping trees (Devs please move them). Love the balcony over looking the BBQ area too… could definitely see some country music events in that space!

[@Simproved]

The devs can't change a lot now. But I think it is a mino inconvenience. I know most people will play with walls down anyway and maybe not see it at all.

[@francesbarkley1747]

One of the first things I noticed about the pack was that the lots were SO well designed, and I knew that EA had outsourced their creativity. I was super impressed with your builds! Both are extremely well designed, especially considering the restrictions.

[@Simproved]

Thank you so very much. It was definitely such an honor to be asked even. The other 3 girls and I really tried our best with the builds. And we collectively protested when it was again "use less x and less y and less budget and less here and there" it was frustrating but also a challenge. I mean this in a good way. It was fun overall. So I'm veeeery happy that people like my builds.

[@emmalouxx]

Grove House: absolutely beautiful! Love the entrance way with the fake triangle window!

[@Simproved]

thanks so much Emma! =)

[@arleccio]

37:00 wenn man die Freundlichkeit Berliner Busfahrer gewöhnt ist und plötzlich ein Ami wie ein scheues Reh um den heißen Brei tanzt. 😂 Ein Horrorferienhaus hätte mir gefallen. Die sehen jetzt schon alle toll aus, ich freue mich schon auf die unbeschränkte Version.

[@Simproved]

Ha! Ja. Es ist wirklich ne andere Kultur. Ich und die Norwegerin (Ninnster) waren etwas verwundert, wie in den Meetings Feedback gegeben wird. Ist halt wirklich anders als hier in Deutschland. Als wir das angesprochen haben, haben die Devs versucht etwas mehr "mean" zu sein, was darin endete, dass sie gesagt haben "Ändert das und das!" *Pause* "Also nur wenn ihr könnt und mögt" XD echt witzig. Musste während der Meetings manchmal wirklich lachen. Gut, dass ich gemuted war. Naja, sie haben es versucht.... XD

[@dewberrystar]

The Grove family house is my favorite build in the entire pack, it's so beautiful yet cute and cozy. The builds for this pack are top tier (still thanking god that EA decided to let simmers build their lots years ago...) but this house is hands down the best in my opinion 🥰

[@Simproved]

Very happy you like it. Thank you!

[@flamingteapot9464]

I love the builds. I can see the houses working well in outdoor retreat too .

[@Simproved]

Yes indeed. The build buy objects go very well with Outdoor retreat!

[@alanmichael1440]

The nectar bar is fantastic! Riesen-Kompliment 🤩

[@Simproved]

Vielen Dank!

[@CarlyFranks]

Ohh congratulations honey you 100% deserved to have a turn at this; I've seen some of your other builds here on KZbin and they are absolutely stunning!! Plus the large Native American inspired ranch house you made for this pack is just completely and totally freaking beautiful. Honest to God it's 1 of maybe 6 or 7 houses/community lots I didn't tear down to rebuild myself across the entire TS4 franchise so far lol!!! Keep up the awesome work.

[@Simproved]

Thank you so much. I'm very happy you like them. But always feel free to change, renovate or even bulldoze my houses. I'm just happy I got to do this and am happy my builds are inspiring for others and that they play in them.

[@marlaacolee]

when i first saw the nectar bar i audibly gasped!! it’s literally the most beautiful bar i’ve ever seen in game

[@Simproved]

Aww thank you so so much. The Nectar Bar was the build I am most insecure about. So this means a lot!

[@mellonlord4616]

Thank you for including the other builders! I like to go around and see everyone and it's hard to find out who all it is every time.

[@Simproved]

Yes, they are absolutely super talented and I was so happy I could work alongside them on this pack. We bonded through the building phase and became very good friends.

[@bluewind1811]

This is exactly why you are my favorite builder. Everything is just beautiful. Well done!

[@Simproved]

Thank you so very much!!

[@natanpeixoto7460]

Yaaaay, I was waiting for this! So happy that you were able to build for the pack 💙 Can’t wait for the one-a-one build videos!

[@Simproved]

Yay. I can't wait tot alk more about each build. :D Hopefully my technical difficulties all have an end now.

[@kathrinwels6533]

Deine Gebäude sind so schön geworden! Trotz der ganzen Einschränkungen. Das hast du wirklich toll gemacht und ich freue mich einmal mehr, daß EA "echte Simmer" beauftragt.

[@Simproved]

Vielen lieben Dank! Ich freue mich, dass sie dir gefallen.

[@emmalouxx]

Giggling at the build challenge rules “use less of everything” 😂

[@Simproved]

Just...ya know... maybe use nothing at all. performance cost is gonna be absolutely perfect!! :P

[@apatosaurusanna]

Request for the "horror shack" version for us creepy people, please! 😂

[@Simproved]

Request noted and will be executed. 🫡

[@binimbap]

I'd love to see more plants, vines and greenery in the wine bar, if you ever update/redecorate it please consider it! Just follow your vision with the lighting and deco without restrictions 💕

[@Simproved]

Oh I will. Not sure yet hwo to pull it off to make it look coherent, but plants are a must.

[@binimbap]

@@Simproved i just saw your magical book shop build and the vibes are *chef's kiss* immaculate, i have no doubt you'll pull it off!

[@victtoriamarie5431]

the Grove Family house is awe inspiring. While I love all the new houses in the this world, (when ranch is not exactly my style), this is by far my favorite. Freakin' incredible hack for the effect on the front facade. The interior layout is so clean and easy to play too. My favorite style. Love it-. Congrats to you!

[@Simproved]

Thank you very much. I'm glad you like it. :D

[@marcellamaragno]

I need to say that now I really want a horror shack lol I know the round table is just to enjoy the Luigi Board game hahaha

[@Simproved]

Oh I will definitely turn it into a horror shack.

[@DesiDreams_]

Beautiful work!!!

[@EvieDelacourt]

I love your builds! That first one kind of reminds me (in general shape, at least) a little bit of my own house, or what my house could look like if someone a lot more wealthy than me were to buy it and upscale it considerably! 😂 (I do have that triangular roofline with the big windows, though, just not the fancy stone walls, the porch, the pretty Southwestern decor, etc. Though the new fireplace that has the rustic wooden beam mantel? That's almost exactly my fireplace. 😄)

[@Simproved]

Ahhhh I'm so jealous of your house then!!! That sounds all so incredibly beautiful!

[@EvieDelacourt]

@@Simproved No, no, my house is the Extreme Economy Rip-off Version of this layout. Your version is the Deluxe Model. 😂

[@gwendolinegibson2381]

Vielen Dank für all Ihre harte Arbeit aus Australien.👍

[@Simproved]

Grüße nach Australien. Danke für den lieben Kommentar!

[@emmalouxx]

Cabin: I’ll be checking in there immediately for a reading holiday with the sound of the waterfall in the background. It is definitely not a horror cabin for me! 😅

[@Simproved]

I totally get it. Buuuut, horror cabin is more fun.

[@xudaman____4213]

WE WONNNN, I was wondering for the longest time who worked on the pack but nobody had answers

[@Simproved]

In the infobox I linked to my fellow builders of this pack. We are all from different countries and non is an American,which made us all feel a bit out of place/imposter syndrome when the dev team told us the style of the pack.

[@xudaman____4213]

@@Simproved Thank you so much🙌🏾🙌🏾 I absolutely adore yall work, you ALL did incredible on that pack🩵

[@andreamyob9458]

The first lot is the showpiece of the whole world. No wonder they showed it in the trailer.

[@Simproved]

I am very honored that they showed off the build in the trailer. I was squealing when I saw it. So cool!

[@dropbearzzz]

Have you seen the horror/sci-fi movie nope? It’s centred around a house ranch and it’s got a great old house and beautiful farm. It would be so cool to see a simmer attempt to build it and maybe the alien too, or a wackywavingarmflailingtubeman as well 😅 and the horse stables. If not, it’s such a great movie, and I recommend a watch. And to even check out the essays on KZbin about the movie and all it’s secrets. Love your builds in this pack can’t wait to see what else you put out with this pack!

[@Simproved]

I have seen the movie in it's first week at the cinema. So right now I'm a bit rustic to remember how exactly the farmhouse looked like again. The wibbly-wobbly-wiggle-men I of course remember. Fun fact, the devs added one top to Horse Ranch because of this movie. And I think the horse's name (was it Lucky??) is in the randomizer.

[@dropbearzzz]

@@Simproved that is really cool I didn’t know that!

[@arno2777]

Sleeproom The German always comes through 😁😊

[@Simproved]

Yeah, I don't write down a script for my voiceovers because that would just take too much time and I personally don't enjoy the editing process that much. So I always just chatter away even though in my head the translation is slower, so I always have hiccups while talking. But I think it is more natural this way.

[@arno2777]

@@Simproved Es kommt super raus, ich liebe deine videos ! 😊

[@angeladela4769]

Congrats Fry! All of you did amazing on the builds in this pack, probably some of my favorite of all time since simmers started building for the official pack builds! As I joked with Ninni this is going to be rough to bulldoze any of these for me to build LOL but I am keeping one save that I actually play in sometimes with all the original builds. The "winery" is amazing, and it looks like ones I have been to here in the States as well and will easily convert to a restaurant for those with dine out. Oh and you are so right about those build restrictions that is a lot! I almost want to try to see if I can even do it at all 🤣I tend to use as much as everything from all packs when I build and have a hard time editing my builds... even just building a starter home without all of these restrictions and just a budget restriction is no joke!

[@Simproved]

Very happy you liek the builds. Ninni was so frustrated during the building process with 2 starters! She had it the hardest out of all of us and it shows how much of an amazing builder she is with the builds she could pull out. I really look up to her.

[@AlmaTheAlmighty]

I really love all of them, you're such a talented builder!

[@Simproved]

Yay. Very happy you like them!!!

[@MheemeeSim]

Love your builds ❤

[@Simproved]

Glad you do :D

[@katmaresparkles9578]

Amazing builds Fry. Would love to see your horror shack idea come to life.

[@Simproved]

Oh I will definitely do that! horro shack is a must have!

[@ThePC360]

This is my fave lot that I knew I'd have my family move to-thank you!

[@Simproved]

I’m sure your sims family will have a great time

[@sierrahoward6199]

I love the haunted cabin idea 😂

[@Simproved]

me too! =)

[@bumblelini]

Congrats! They look amazing

[@Simproved]

Thank you! ^^

[@Neady134me]

Loved your builds and they definitely have the Fry stamp on them 😍😍😍😍😍😍. Amazing job and I will really struggle when I bulldoze them to build my own lots 😂😂 (Neady134)

[@Simproved]

Hahaha, feel free to change, renovate or bulldoze all of them. I'm just very happy people seem to like them and hope some corners and details of my lots are inspiring enough to maybe recreate them.

[@Real_joana]

schön zu sehen, dass auch deutsche simer mal bei einem pack mitmachen dürfen. gute arbeit :)

[@Simproved]

Vielen Dank. War mir auch eine große Ehre.

[@mollypittman1776]

I’ll probably be moving the Groves out. Hahaha

[@Simproved]

And yourself in?

[@eatapieceofflower]

You did a wonderful job, I still just wish the worlds were... bigger?? We will never get what get together brought to the table again

[@Simproved]

Yeah, I also would love way more lots. Don't get me wrong. Maybe in another pack we will get pack to more lots again. Guess we'll have to wait.

[@aliennerottenmeier1417]

now at the end of the video to the 'real' comment: that are so beautiful builds. all three of them. (thinking of the light, besides archetectual elements and all... that's just next level)

[@Simproved]

Awww thanks so much my friend. 😊

[@dawnmino]

Happy for you , and well deserved.

[@Simproved]

thank you! =)

[@Zandalorscat]

Your lots are excellent! ❤

[@Simproved]

Awww, thank you so much!

[@sarahsimon1661]

German! I lived in Bamberg, for 3 years! ❤

[@Simproved]

Hallo!!! =)

[@khajiitqueen6429]

I love the first house house!! What is the architecure style called? I'd love to build something like that so I need some inspiration. 😁

[@Simproved]

It's a ranch. Ranch style seems to be something google picks up. If you want to see these big gabled glass fronts then maybe search for ranch mansion.

[@greenchylde2858]

ug, knowing you built the lots is rough. i had to destroy your rental to put in my micro home / ranch. it was soo cute, i thought it may have been yours

[@Simproved]

Lol all good. Like I said, everyone can of course bulldoze/change the lots. The rental has a great view right next to the waterfall. It’s just a beautiful spot.

[@aline8384]

Please simploved !!! build castles from the netflix movie: The School for Good and Evil

[@second_second_]

Where can we get the kid's curtain in 13:26? Is it base game or specifically horse ranch pack build buy item?

[@Simproved]

it's base game.

[@user-pw6ol5ck1p]

So, using different swatches of the same wallpaper is fine for performance?

[@Simproved]

nope, different swatch is considered a new wallpaper. I think in my big ranch I had 4 wallapapers in total and the devs were fine with that number.

[@aliennerottenmeier1417]

i saw drywalls.......... ok i shut up.

[@Simproved]

Lol. Remember? Less wallpaper!

[@aliennerottenmeier1417]

@@Simproved yes... i remember.

[@gogirl709]

Alles is so schon! (My German isn't as good as your building and I have no umlauts)

[@Simproved]

Haha. Very happy you like it. Schön can also be written as schoen. If you don’t have the unlaute. 😊

[@Ulriquinho]

Naaah I disagree with the sims team. Horror shack all the way! The sims team is too stuck on the happy-go-lucky game when a lot of us want a bit more twisted adult humour with consequences fun of the sims of old. That said, your builds are incredible and the world is really pretty!

[@Simproved]

I will definitely do a renovation of the shack and turn it into a horro cabin. =) In my opinion that is the best way to play this game. muahaha