Renovating Judith Ward's AWFUL Mansion | The Sims 4

Well here we are...
It is time to get to work on the AWFUL Judith Ward and her AWFUL mansion. It's probably the worst EA build I've ever seen, so we bulldoze the lot and start again... ENJOY!
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[@coffeeconfessor4747]

When ever I look at that house, all I think is, "Choices were made. They weren't good choices, but they were made."

[@megib901]

Choices... - Tatiana

[@promethiada]

"Every move was calculated, but boy am I bad at math" - EA worker, probably

[@veganboytoy3581]

developer choose to smoke crack before building it probably

[@danni.tx87]

Judith definitely bought this house in like ‘84 after her first blockbuster hit and just hasn’t bothered to update it since 😭

[@river9994]

Block house for a blockbuster 🤔

[@lolablake9196]

Yeah and I’d say the house it self must have been built way before then. Maybe when toilets etc were new. That huge foyer with the piano and the two bathrooms I’m getting ballroom/party vibes.

[@Liamlow2005]

​@@lolablake9196prolly built in the 1910's or 20's

[@blameitondanny]

The thing that got me was how the exterior looked like a suburban house even tho the inside was marble from top to bottom.

[@hintsiren]

Yesssss Suburban outside Old money inside

[@Careless-sv6cf]

Literally the first thing that came to my head when I saw that house was why did they take a Lil Simsie blue suburban house and size it up??

[@saragilman]

The Sims team must put together builds like this in order to *inspire* us to make renovations. That has to be the reason.. Right? 🙄😬💀

[@unclewiley1986]

Early preperation for tbe home decorator careers

[@river9994]

I don't think they are that smart

[@Grant-dx3qt]

but like yes, and that's always been the case. Why would you play with Judith if there was nothing to do? She's already at the top of her career so a renovation is like the only way to play

[@sabrinathompson4223]

Thats why they give us so many customization options. They dont want us to settle. They want us to make our own. Thats why the npcs are the way they are. Theyre a starting idea not a finished one.

[@river9994]

True they gave us the tools and she is at the top of her game, (you could player her in a different career), but the standard of the build reflects a lot of the builds ... half assed, I would rather have more free lots to build on than fix something else

[@Lost_in_Wonderland759]

The Judith llamas 😂..Best thing I've ever seen in this game!! ENJOY your weekend ❤

[@MoonlightBrillance]

Thank you for using the same limitations as the Sims team! It’s kinda annoying when people renovate but use every single pack they own like of course it would look better.

[@tassey]

Love the llama hair! Perfect build for Judy. Ostentatious .

[@viqueen9748]

The llama hair is perfect! 😂

[@calebbolden1366]

I have a weird feeling that Judith’s og house was based on the clue mansion. Thats why it’s layed out like a board game

[@TownieStreams]

I know this was not your cup of tea in terms of style, but you really worked that overly-ostentatious Hollywood Glam look! The llamas with Judith's hair was genius. 😆

[@blewbirdbre]

Lol I knew you would bulldoze it. The only change I would make is add a nursery because for some reason in my saves Judith always hooks up with the most random of sims and has several babies. 😂

[@Psylaine64]

not just you love lol .. she seems to like them on the rough side in all my saves hahahahhaha

[@jessica1580]

In my game 9 times out of 10 ends up with Marcus Flex lol

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Same lol she's always popping out babies XD

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@jessica1580 Haha that hasn't happened for me but I love Marcus Flex, he is always a baby Daddy in my saves ;)

[@RiriTheeSimmer]

@@jessica1580 same lol only this time she has babies by him but principal Prescott is married to him

[@natehatetrain9284]

Omg the backyard blending into the steps and balcony over the cliff us beautiful, literally looks like it matched perfectly

[@morgaine2005]

Aden! That house is not a McMansion! It has far too much architectural integrity; the roofline makes too much sense; and the back facade is not a complete disaster! (It's still a MUCH better build than what EA gave us and MUCH better than Judith Ward deserves. Bravo!)

[@tanagerbirds]

it's like if someone made a mcmansion symmetrical, which is bizarre in and of itself

[@ErieRosewood]

there's a tumblr blog I love called mcmansion hell which taught me everything I know about them. definetly too perfect looking to be a mcmansion, but it's not my cup of tea either

[@bylubs2]

Absolutely loved Judith llamas! Curiosity: EA in Brazil changes the sims names, for exemple, Goth's family always have been called Caixão (coffin in portuguese) and I love it. It's kinda makes sense because goth archteture is not very famous around here. Anyways Judith is called Cláudia Menescal. Don't ask me why.

[@clarebo]

That is so cool! What are the Pancakes called?

[@cristinaeowynfagone7663]

In Italy they do the same, only the Goth are the "Arberghini" which sound like "little hotel" absolutely nonsense! XD

[@bylubs2]

@@clarebo it's Elisa and Bob Pancakes hahahaha they don't change all names, maybe just the old ones. the Landgraad are called "Quero-tudo-que-é-seu" (I want everything that's yours). But I would love if Pancakes was chaged to Tapioca or Panqueca (pancake in portuguese)

[@btung9980]

I remember in ts2 the goth family was renamed to spökh in Sweden, which isn't really a word but it sounds like spöke, meaning ghost

[@RoorAlbin]

The dutch version is “Van de Kerkhof” which means “from the cemetery”, and the landgraab’s are called “landgraaf”, so i kind of think theyre dutch oriented

[@az25blue]

OMG I've never gone to Judith's house. I had no idea it was so bad. It sticks out like a sore thumb 😬

[@Flisfia]

The llamas with Judiths hair are absolutely killing me 😂😂

[@laurenhexes]

Timothy would have the time of his life on Judith's landing

[@sidneysinnercircle]

Hahaha

[@stelllth3578]

I thought the same thing

[@sidneysinnercircle]

I swear only og fans know that joke

[@66vanch85]

what's the deal with Timothy? I'm new here 😊

[@sidneysinnercircle]

@@66vanch85 you really don't want to know

[@jessjessjess222]

She would absolutely request the gardeners to sculpt the llamas with her hairstyle 😭😭😂

[@love-et]

"Sorry, Judith, but you're gonna have to move... ya betch." I AM DYING! This is amazing!

[@christicat221b]

God, this makes me want to renovate Judith's house 😂

[@afroboricua]

Do it. She needs all the help she can get. Lol

[@RedheadfromPhilly]

Same tbh. Just moved her house up on my renovation priority list

[@IloveGIR1011991]

This build will forever replace all my Judith ward houses in all of my save files lol 😂 not only is this night to day but the llamas! 😂😂😂 best flipping idea ever!! 🎉 truly a masterpiece those Judith Llamas 😂

[@fromthehaymeadow]

i love that you build things that you don’t necessarily love bc it’s not in your style but you know it’s what that sim would pick out

[@icarus4302]

I watch your videos with my 2 year old sister, and she loves it more than baby shark. She kept going "oh no!" whenever she saw the old house, and whenever you would turn away from the back of the new house, she would greatly protest. Just letting you know you have two new fans and we really appreciate your eye for style. 🤣🥰

[@afroboricua]

Yes! The Queen of Bad EA Builds for the Queen of Bad EA Townies!!!

[@MsCastle1996]

You did amazing on this DREADFUL house! So sorry you had to put up with Judith for us. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. And a Widenburg mansion you say? Hmmm 👀 Interesting

[@beaufryer2042]

The llamas with Judith’s hair is the best detailing I’ve ever seen 😭

[@cmajalis]

You're very brave for tackling this house! It looks over the top in the best way possible! The llamas alone reflect her personality better than whatever that old house was 😂

[@theallmightyal]

I agree with every word you’ve said about Judith and her mansion 😂 amazing video, thank you so much ❤

[@afroboricua]

I don’t know Judith’s lure, but seeing her mansion makes me think of the movie War of the Roses with Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas, where the literally split the house in half. But EA still could have done a better job at portraying that.

[@oddcreature7629]

War of the Roses was so good yes

[@itsmymusicvibes]

Totally

[@o0mrsreaper0omia83]

Your creativity and your humour really sets you far beyond any other sims creator and I’m very much for it ❤

[@TeruteruBozusama]

When you made the rounded/domed roof my brain went "That's Judith's house alright", she just strikes me as someone with matching roofshape and hair y'know?

[@cam4636]

You're so right

[@nephritedreams]

This is my first video I’ve seen on this channel, and I might have to watch more after the “renovating awful mansion” starts with just deleting the entire gd thing that’s so good

[@buffandbrindle]

I love it! The absolute kitsh 80s/90s Mansion vibe is perfect! I recently did an 90s inspired penthouse apartment with all the black/dark gray marble and dynamic primary colors. Very masculine and just 🤮. But the story line is that it's a historic apartment of a famous architect of that bygone era that has been restored by a very wealthy admirer that has paid out the butt to restore it and keep it in it's gaudy glory.

[@cocozy852]

I really really appreciate you. The review first then BULDOZE entire house is the BEST WAY to reveal how bad it was

[@KirstenMcguigan87]

Of all the amazing builds you've done, you've peaked at Judith Llamas 😂 Absolute genius

[@ToasterTrain]

This guy is so funny. Super witty. Makes me laugh. Also his little giggle....I can’t handle it. He’s so cute with that little giggle.

[@dbizz1224]

I saw the notification for this video pop up and I said "OH! I'M FOR IT!" in my best Aden voice. EA did her dirty but you cleaned her up nicely... I'm LOVING the absolute Judith Llamas and all of the shade. 😇🎉

[@GenXSimmer70]

im not saying i watch Aiden often but my son walked past my bedroom earlier and joined in as Adien said 'build ....The Worlds'..hes 25 hahaha

[@greenteamoon]

Judith Ward literally took the first slice of my Sims' wedding cake... It's on sight now

[@lashaethompson764]

This is much better than what was there…not that Judith deserves better but it is more fitting.

[@DoveJS]

I LOVE THIS! It's so perfect; just ostentatious, glamorous, and ugly enough. It's everything Judith deserves, including the Judith hair llamas lol. I'm just as childish and that's a delightful use of those bushes. I specially love how you kept the idea of the original build while improving on it with a basic idea (kinda French McManson) using simple details which hopefully shouldn't make the game lag since you know what parameters EA rolls with and it doesn't have a lot going on but it ALSO doesn't look horribly empty (and there's still room for the Glamour and Spa stuff if someone had those for example.) At the same time, I'm pretty certain there's enough space if you wanted to play in this; there shouldn't be any major routing issues. (I mean you've been building for so long that you know how much space everything really needs for a Sim to get by but obviously the narrower it gets the more that can happen, especially if they want a certain animation to take place, like the Woohoo request.) I do think the lore includes half the house being for her husband but you know what? PRETTY CERTAIN Judith would renovate his butt away after she divorces him (lol if it was a divorce since I can't even remember now.) I'd absolutely always replace her OG mansion with yours as soon as it's available. Btw I would strongly recommend that you find the Origin Set Up if you don't still have it, just in case (though it might not be able to be found), then get the EApp Insta elle because even though it's buggy (and the EA Ap WILL dismiss Origin without asking you first, like the little Judith Ward that it is, but you can potentially just put Origin back after getting the EA one in place.) EA is slowly dismantling Origin so if you're having gallery issues, I'd make sure you have access to everything via EA Applesack before Origin is gone (which won't be any time real soon but you don't want to get caught off-guard.) Both programs use the exact same ser vers so it's just whether or not it recognizes what you have already. If you see something go wrong, try repairing the game through the EA Ap pitself and/or visiting your PfP via that website (also same ser vers as the EA gallery) and that should set it right unless it's some other issue but you can also send in error re ports via the EA app so there's that. Kudos for this build! I'm just eager to see this on the gallery but also every time people say they have issues with Origin I get worried the end is nigh lol. And the EA A pp uses the Origin folders so it should be all good! Sorry for the typos I'm trying to give advice that I hope won't go anywhere like an upstate farm thanks to helpful censor mods on YT. 😅😊

[@toni_6625]

I actually love that youre only showing snippets of the housebuilding, and youre humour - the best

[@aedalam]

not the llamas 😩🤣 but i love that you put so much personality into your builds.. now i want to live my life as judith

[@AmbivertGoddess]

Origin is broken. EA is broken. It's an absolute sh!t show! Love the build! It's antiseptically beautiful. Judith + you.

[@sjfortuin]

What a fun video, Aiden. 👏 Best part, the lama's with the Judith hair😂

[@malpal777]

this is the fist video I've seen from you- you're absolutely lovely! I love your decorating style, even with you holding back I was like wow! the Judith llama hedges absolutely killed me 😂

[@alaina-martinez]

For some reason even as you complain about the original house design your voice sounded so soothing I almost fell asleep a few times 😭

[@iamnotonfiretoo]

I can't lie, but this EA house has me feel seen, because this is an example of my own building attempts 😂😂 (the gallery is my best friend, and so are you because you made this house so much better 😂)

[@lollygameables4667]

Excellent work taking that sow’s ear and making it into a silk purse, you are such an artist. ❤

[@rothebear]

I could listen to Aden roasting EA builds all day long 🤣 This is definitely one of the worst houses to ever exist and I’m glad you bulldozed this monstrosity! Imagine having hallways that are bigger than the actual rooms they lead to!!! What an absolute pile of rubbish 🤯

[@pattiy8240]

What an improvement! I actually played Judith for a bit when GF came out and had fun with her. She ended up marrying Darren Dreamer and has two pink poodles. 😆😉

[@Lovlyb35]

Love the Llama hair 😂😂and Thank you for doing Judith mansion, love it 🥰

[@arberasllanaj8878]

Honestly one of the funniest AND satisfying sims video I ever watch (when you erased the mansion OH GOSH) 😂❤ Keep the good work

[@TaliaAnitra]

Lets builds are my favorites and definitely my go to videos on your channel! Keep doing great love 🩷

[@laqueyshajones940]

Your reaction is cracking me up 😂😂😂😂😂 the kitchen part had me laughing so hard. Sound like you wanted to cry just going through the house

[@evelynmagoo]

this video came up on my recommended and i’m so glad it did. you are hilarious and i love your voice. plus you are an amazing builder! it was only a few minutes into the video and i immediately subscribed.

[@robinc8727]

I love your sense of humor! You always bring a smile to my face when I watch your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@chantalhundt-nicksch9528]

Just found you during ma work break and this is AMAZING!! You are hilarious and def. one of my new fav for sims content on here!!

[@Iron_Stigmata]

The llamas are hysterical! In general though, the Mommie Dearest vibes are insaneeeee

[@aon02b]

I also had trouble connecting to the gallery for a while. I googled how to fix it, and it said to "flush the DNS cache". So, I found a tutorial on how to do that and it worked!

[@heatherprest4793]

The original build's first floor was clearly meant for entertaining. The main center room is the ballroom with a piano for music. There are two bathrooms, one black and one white, to match the black and white theme but also one for men and one for women. The upstairs hallway makes the dance floor look more grand and is a rest area/ observation area for the ballroom. That's my take on it, so I'm sad you got rid of it. The ballroom layout is very bridgerton high society.

[@remytherat2929]

This is the first video I’m seeing of you and I’m already obsessed

[@cheesobogo3199]

Someone ranting about the sims build in a British accent is just what i needed 😂

[@kaleidoscopic_star]

These EA renovESHHessss are always gold 😂❤ And the llamas with Judy's hairstyle are so on point 🤣🤣 just what you'd expect of her. Thank you for finally giving this lot a chance.

[@katiemgascoyne]

My face when the llamas with the Judith wigs popped up 😵 It nearly killed me off I was in hysterics 😂😂😂

[@Horo8448]

Yup, definitely putting that into my game! It runs really smoothly, sometimes when I clutter my builds the build mode just gets ridiculous (even tho I have a rather good gaming PC) so I definitely appreciate that 💪💚

[@Atrament04]

Loving the Judi Lamas ❤ also, I love how you always say that 'we' did something, even thou you are the only one putting your blood, sweat and tears into turning such monsters into usable builds, really makes me feel included 😊

[@hangryjuju]

Yay!!! The Judith Ward Reno is heeeere. God this must've taken you HOURS. Definitely for our sake and *yours*, an EA Reno series would be amazing 🙌🏼✨

[@gabyrocha4467]

every time you say "the landing" I think of Timothy. I am happy to hear you reference him again 😭

[@brayannalise5430]

"its not my best work" and its a beautiful stunning house

[@IamDanielleGraham]

Omg this build is absolutely fabulous 👏🏾👏🏾 Bravo!! I can’t wait to complete my rags to riches challenge and move my Sim into this house. Well done 👏🏾👏🏾💕💕😘😘

[@oshizu5576]

I loved the start of this video where you snarked your heart out about the original Ward Den. You did an amazing job of capturing Judith's vibe in your build. My favorite part? Hands-down the Judith llamas. Genius!

[@ScalpRootz]

I just found your channel. This is a major upgrade from what she lived in b4, also I never seen JW Mansion b4 I always went to the Bailey-Moons’ it’s giving Great Gatsby in the back. Love your build.

[@Souurpatch]

I love love love when you do rebuilds of the sims 4 homes. I hope they’re available to download in the gallery. 🥰❤️

[@KickTurpin]

I was browsing sims 4 videos and I accidentally found yours. Subscribed! I watched theough a load of your videos and I'm hooked! They way you bitch about the houses and the sims had me laughing so hard! I love it! Keep making content. ❤❤

[@alwaysjale]

You did a terrific job especially with the EA style…this is a huge improvement for Judith

[@KN510]

Oh, that house! What were they thinking? All that extra space, you can add [so] much more... like a plunge pool! Oh, those Llama's with Judith's hair! 😂 I love the pool, btw.

[@TheRealImaginary]

omg I love it! It's prefect for Judith! You killed it with the backyard, I love how it blends in with the rest of the world. Will definitely be putting this in my game! someday lol

[@LexSyfication]

The llamas are COMEDY. 😂 New to this channel and I am loving it! Love your personality and sense of humor!

[@JolieGibbon-yo2ct]

This is the first video of your’s that I’ve watched and I’m already obsessed x

[@ChildOfYahuahElohim]

This just showed up on my "explore page" on here and i can say...i am not disappointed. This is BEAUTIFUL

[@parallel2465]

This mansion brought back nostalgic memories of the homes I built as a 6 year old playing the Sims 1

[@trueb8474]

timothy and the infamous landing will never be not funny 🤣

[@PrettyDeadThings]

I love my friends and family, but Aden you may very well be my most favorite person ever! LOL You are absolutely hilarious

[@kendaiplays9172]

Awful taste, great execution. I love it so much. The llamas, clearly, are the biggest winners here. My favorite part is the backyard, however. The way it seamlessly blends into the cliffside, with the glass doors letting in those gorgeous views, simply stunning.

[@shreyapanduh]

Judith doesn't have anyone to look up to... She is her own icon

[@tiarose1417]

It's funny your saying this isn't your best work....to me this is still amazing work. That back area is beautiful! I can only hope to build like you one day.💗

[@MynameisM3GaN]

0:19 I have hearing issues, but did I hear, "slap a fish?" Not disagreeing with the slap but asking about the fish.

[@astert4925]

THE RAILINGS WITH LLAMAS AT THE END TOO 😭😭 29:20

[@sobruhkey]

3:10 AIDEN: How much counter space do you need? EA: Yes.

[@screamingrose6426]

I got here just for a Warden Den reno for my vampire sim but I'm staying for the gorgeous build and the soothing voice 😂

[@Zuko_Kuko]

the llamas KILLED it

[@rinriboop]

The Llama with Judith's hair is a genius and creative touch to the build!

[@coscar2]

This is the first video I saw from this channel and I always come back to it because it’s so funny 😂

[@xChaosFlower]

I don't know why this vid was suggested to me, but I'm glad I watched it. This is better than any of the real world home renovating tv shows 😆

[@mabsie2249]

The Judith llamas were a stroke of genius! Just delightful

[@EllieJelly87]

This is the build that made me instantly subscribe to you. THE JUDITH LLAMAS!

[@tarameers5401]

Absolutely gorgeous build! ❤️ And the architecture is amazing 😃

[@abid8897]

Love your top Aden! And of course the Judith llamas 🦙😭

[@DizzyTreasures]

OMG the llamas with her hair 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am dead!

[@femglover1862]

I am sure that the Sims team make builds like this because they were under a time constraint. It makes the most sense. I do love how you redid Judith Ward's mansion!

[@Dualsims78]

Series please 🙏🏽 just what I needed 😂 rant & Renovate