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Union Cove - The Forum's World
« on: December 29, 2011, 07:19:55 PM »

"When a team of explorers discovered Union Cove, they knew it wasn't an ordinary place. Its beauty and mysteries attracted Sims from all the world, who live in peace and harmony through a set of laws, known as "The Rules". Considered home by many Sims, Union Cove is fully developed technologically and beyond, offering anything a citizen may need. The spirit of justice and friendship brought by the pioneers made this beautiful land the most attractive place to live in, while it's mysteries are still unsolved.  Can one unveil all there is behind Union Cove?"



  Technical Details:
World name: Union Cove
Map size: Huge (2046x2046)
World type: Suburban
Content:
  • Expansion Packs: World Adventures, Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, Pets and Showtime
  • Stuff Packs: High End Loft, Fast Lane, Outdoor Living and Town Life
  • Other Content: No Store Content, No Custom Content

  World Details
Residential Lots: 101
Uninhabited Lots: 48
Community Lots: 47
   (Includes all lot types from Base game, Ambitions, Late Night, Pets and Showtime)
Number of Habitants: 114 Sims and 23 Pets
Number of Households: 55
Total Value of all Lots: §7.438.698

  Additional info:
  • Is approved by Metro for official challenges and dynasties;
  • Contains EA-like balanced spawners;
  • All brand-new community lots, created from scratch and never seen before;
  • Uses residential lots and sims created by forum members, with permissions.
  • With provided saved file, only required EP is Pets. WA trees and objects are heavily used in landscape so world will look significantly different but all the lots and features will still be there.
  • World was built on average PC, 2,4GHz, Core2Duo, 2GB RAM. It should be playable on average PC.

If you experience issues with performance, tweak your settings. Detail lots is a big resource hog, so turning it down can help a lot. Most other settings should also reduce the strain on your computer as a whole.


Background Story:

--Prologue--
-Time:
Before the start of TS3's story, shortly before the first simoid robot (SimBot) was invented. For references, Bella and Mortimer were to be born 4 years later.
-Space: In the conference room of a science institute.

Brilliant sims from all around the world gather to discuss what to do next, seeking technological advancement. During the main event, there's some sort of confusion at the lobby. Out of the mess, a man who calls himself Carl grabs the microphone and claims to have found a map to a secret island, not before known to Sims. He requests help to explore the mysteries of that island, filled with ambition and dreams.

--The Sail--
-Time: The day after.
-Space: The Royal Port,  next to a fancy anchored ship.

A team of explorers is assembled. The brave Angela Buznik was the quartermaster, for her known experience. Adventure-seeking Panther Character and runaways Declan and Eliza Jade were the ABS and gunners. Carl, with his map, was the sailing master. Hansum Lee was the medic. They boarded the big blue-flagged ship, The Cobalt Cruiser, where they met the captain Steven Brustle and his wife, first-mate Nicole.

Once everything was packed and ready, the ship set sail to Carl's directions. The travel was easy, if not for some bad weather now and then. After some days, a strange formation appeared at the sky and a person came out of it, falling into water. Hansum Lee rushed to save the Sim, Mye Thyme, the newest member of the crew, a nice cook, and crucial to the success of the exploration.

Five years and many desert islands later, the team found what seemed to be the mysterious island they had sought for so long at night. They decided to wait until morning, to be safe, but during the night a violent thunderstorm struck and drove the ship to the shores, breaking it. All the crew survived, but they were stuck on the "island", which they later discovered to be a cove, part of a much bigger land.

--The Cove--

-Time: A week after crashing in the cove.
-Space: At the nicely improvised camp, in a forest clearing.

The team groups up to once more go exploring the island. So far they've found a waterfall, some ruins and a mysterious location across the river that seems to be an ancient nest of some kind. That day, they found yet another mystery, some sort of hidden passageway that lead to a small clearing, with some rocks, drawings on the floor and a weird tree. Upon touching the tree, Carl felt a pulse. Back at the mainland, the pulse reached Pam, and old friend of Carl's who was worried about his travel. She could hear his voice clearly say "We did it! Come find us!", and knew what to do.

--The Dreamweaver--

-Time: Two days after.
-Space: Back at the port, next to an enormous ship.

Captain Pam and her husband had their own ship, The Dreamweaver, but didn't have a crew. They found quite a lot people who were willing to help, including gunner Damon Farrier, known for his precise shooting, second-mate James Douglas, cook Hebe Smith, steward Thea Voice, lieutenant Elvis P., boatswain Dave Maroon and his wife Dr. Tara James. The ship was also filled by other sailors, friends and families of those onboard.

The travel was exciting and calm at the same time. They all arrived safely at the cove three years later. It was clear that the small camp wouldn't be enough to hold all those people. After some woodcutting and territorial settlements, the urbanization had started, and there were building sites everywhere. Moira Dernier-O'Connell, owner of "Modern-o'Co", was hired for being one of the most brilliant architectures. Among the people who financed everything, the biggest contributors were the Brustle family, Panther Character and Mye Thyme.

--Discoveries and Population--
-Time: Five years before the start of TS3's story.
-Space: In the island's science laboratory, next to the mysterious basin.

Having a base just by the tree's area, the scientists' discoveries were many. The magical tree was a source of knowledge and energy, and it's mysterious substance made it possible for SimBots to be invented, along with teleportation pads and time machines. They had changed the world as they knew it in a blink. Some scientists still study the ruins and the dragon nest, hoping for even more discoveries.

Throughout the next five years, the island attracted many sims worldwide. It was clear that it would be the most important city in the world for many generations, and everyone wanted to be a part of it. Seeing how sims from all the globe were responsible for building that new town, it was named Union Cove.



  Credits:
-Anushka for building the world in CAW, developing the ideas and finding solutions for them, and being a part of building team.
-Carl for taking the initiative further, additional ideas and selfless support in everything and all the time!
-Metro for being available, ready to answer all the questions and support us during the whole process. Special thanks for letting us play Official Immortal Dynasties in this world!
-Pam for watching over us and supporting us whenever needed. And for the Dreamweavers!
-Naga for the initiative, several ideas about the world, it's landscape, features and functionality, and for a story behind it.
-Joria, Ausette, Danefaith and Samoht who build this world, for being greatest team ever.
-Samoht and Lilygirl for organizing contests in themes to fill in this world with unique buildings.
-Moderators for their support and encouragement, and for agreeing to try and build their own dream mansions. Special thanks to Leto who was supporting and developing the idea from the start, and Ratchie and Schipperke for being active members of the team. Thanks to Saltypaws, MtGlady, Hosfac and Ariagirl too, for building their lots and sharing their Sims.
-Thanks to Lynley, Agneza, Katluvr, Zapkid, Caliban, Legendary Plunder, Twinmom, Gheez, Kiko, Gogowars, Micler, Chuckles, Dellena, Choccolatee, Sydney, SasySimmer, KJSinclair, Ballerina4life, Dimmy, MoonsAreBlue,WickedSimmer, Enchanted, TallStar and Seabody and Sportsfan for building and sharing fantastic lots with us.
-And finally thanks to Alexandria, Esther, Juxtaposition, JeanaMarie, xFezIsAFreakx, SqueakyClean, kattiq, CSquared, Pallyndrome,MoonShadow, CreativeCrayolla, Summers and Flootiebeauty for sharing their households.



It includes Sims from known legacies and dynasties, and contest-winning houses, all with permissions from their creators. Come enjoy this beautiful place we created, as it is also your home, for Union Cove is a world dedicated to Carl's Sims 3 Forum's people. Consider it a Christmas present from the Top Secret Team to you.  ;)



"In the name of The Top Secret Team and the community, I'd like to thank Carl Ratcliff for creating this forum and writing the awesome guide as we know it, Pam Marsden for being the strong foundation that holds this forum so greatly and being so helpful, and Tom Schlueter (aka Metropolis Man) for the great challenges and being such a nice sport." - Naga



Head to the Guide to Download Union Cove and see more of the World.

Direct Download Links - Union Cove Seasons V3:
 
Note: The save files aren't necessarily required to be downloaded. If you've installed it correctly, you can find the Union Cove in the drop down list in the Sims 3 Main Menu.

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To save any of these files, click on the file and select Save File. It's recommended to temporarily save it to your desktop.

If they fail to download, please let us know and we'll investigate further into the issue.  If you happen to get an error message, please let us know in the Union Cove Technical Issues thread. Share with the issue is and a screenshot if you have one. It may help us be able to fix the issue.

  The Sims 3: Union Cove Downloads Page

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  UnionCove Alternative Version - Does not require Pets

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Re: Union Cove - The Forum's World
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 07:20:18 PM »
Community lots

NameTypeBuild/Landscaped by
1. Pier Fun Oh Won HangoutJoria
2. Sunset Beach BeachAnushka
3. The Shack Local Watering HoleAusette
4. UC Films and Features Movie StudioJoria
5. Little Samoht Diner DinerJoria
6. Bronstead and Lowry's Poolside ClubDanefaith
7. Fit and Trim Gym GymJoria
8. Peaceful Repose Cemetary GraveyardJoria
9. Buznik Arena Sports StadiumJoria
10. UC Educational Center SchoolAnushka
11. Blue Fire Interwbz Cafe HangoutSamoht
12. Cove Clean Clothes LaundromatAusette
13. UC Tattoo and Beauty Parlor SalonAusette
14. Pet Store Pet StoreJoria
15. Garden in the Ruins Fishing SpotAnushka
16. The Grunge Dance ClubJoria
17. Equestrian Training Grounds Equestrian Center Joria
18. Mardsen Swim CenterPoolJoria
19. Jungle Love Disco ClubDanefaith
20. Genevieve's Vampire loungeAusette
21. Metro Memorial Library LibraryJoria
22. Upper Lake Fishing SpotAnushka
23. Ratcliff Hall Country Club Exclusive LoungeJoria
24. KonFusion Fusion LoungeJoria
25. Zen Garden Small ParkAnushka
26. Brustles Science Center Science FacilityAnushka
27. False Information Inc Criminal HQSamoht
28. Pam's Feline Palace Cat JungleSamoht
29. Pop's Pick 'n' Pull JunkyardJoria
30. UC Military Base Military BaseJoria
31. The Slurred Speakeacy Dive BarDanefaith
32. Hope Hospital of Union Cove HospitalJoria
33. UC Police Station Police StationJoria
34. Central Park Big ParkSamoht
35. Snifton Park Dog ParkSamoht
36. Metrostar Community Theater TheaterSamoht
37. The Corner Club Sports barAusette
38. Open Air Market Consingment ShopAnushka
39. Business BusinessJoria
40. Small Plaza Small parkAnushka
41. Arboretum Art Gallery Art GalleryJoria
42. La Cuisine BistroJoria
43. Center Park Shops Spa,Grocery and BookstoreJoria
44. Subway Station Community LotAnushka
45. Union Cove City Hall City HallAnushka
46. Union Fire Services Fire DepartmentSamoht


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Re: Union Cove - The Forum's World
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 07:20:34 PM »
Residential Lots and Households


NameLot SizePrice(Furnished)Build byHouseholdHousehold by
1.Carl’s Castle64x641.187.396 Built by Joria, furnished by CarlRatcliffCarl
2.Pam’s Purple Palace64x64740.342Built by Samoht, furnished by PamMardsenPam
3. Metro’s Mansion64x641.158.656Danefaith--
4. Millionaire's Mansion 60x601.110.324Leto85StarLeto85
5.Salty’s Place60x60282.806SaltypawsThorntonSaltypaws
6.The UC Artist’s Colony60x60285.251SchipperkeSchipperkeSchipperke
7.Straw Bale Lane60x60105.768AriagirlInglesesAriagirl
8.Silva’s Sanctuary60x60308.930MtGladySilvaMtGlady
9.Buznik Residence60x60338.479AnushkaBuznikAnushka
10.Terra Cot60x60346.978AusetteMaroonAusette
11.Amberlea Manor60x60781.339Joria--
12.Sub-Urban Ranch60x60166.511Build by Hosfac, Landscaped by DanefaithKennedyHosfac
13.Glowing Embers60x60221.629LilygirlJonesLilygirl
14.Ratchie’s House60x60423.878RatchieVoiceRatchie
15. Mad's Man Paradiso 60x60475.843NagaBrustleNaga
16.Mon Reve50x50446.823JoriaThymesJoria
17.Riverside House40x40200.419SamohtCharactersSamoht
18.The Democrat30x20203.015DanefaithDreamweaversPam
19.Brownstone Townhouse30x3069.806KatluvrCooperflootiebeauty
20.Morningview Townhouse30x3069.950Lynley--
21.Bluesy Brownstone30x3070.083Joria--
22.Panorama House30x3070.533Lilygirl EastCreativeCrayola
23.Serenity30x4079.981Lynley- -
24.Zenadu30x4079.916ChucklesLuth Summers
25.Jade Palace30x3074.361Samoht--
26.The Kin20x3078.506AnushkaJinAnushka
27.Silken Retreat20x2077.289Lilygirl--
28.Oceane40x4094.454LynleySheenJeanaMarie
29.Oasis Villa30x3095.676SamohtTuderSamoht
30Beach Holiday30x3094.919LegendaryPlunderYorkAnushka
31.MIR Hacienda Palms20x3098.720Caliban--
32.Palms Manor20x3052.751Sydney511--
33.A Room with a view20x30113.737Joria Mortenson Joria
34.Teal Beach20x3038.412Dellena --
35.Navy Nook20x3073.629AusetteGepettoJoria
36.Damon’s Diggs20x3058.551AusetteFarrierAusette
37.I Heart The Beach30x3099.960SchipperkePresleyPam
38.Sweet Little Townhouse 30x3069.928Ballerina4life--
39.Classy Skybrought30x3075.887Kiko94--
40.Dora Townhouse30x3069.666Choccolatee--
41.Suburban Dream30x3066.592ZapKid--
42.Beach Townhouse30x3062.565KJSinclairCoda/UhuraJoria
43.The Let’s Build a House! House64x64408.141Forum ProjectSportOdySchipperke
44.36 Sweerwater Loop30x3070.350dimmy77StarrSqueakyClean
45.Rose Cottage30x3031.647MiclerSmithPallyndrome
46.Summer Rose Couple’s Starter30x3018.502Lynley--
47.The Blue House30x3050.971Wicked Simmer--
48.Barbie Doll House40x40101.278JoriaDollsAusette & Joria
49.Knollwood30x40192.023Lynley--
50.MIR Angular Comfort30x3070.007CalibanMoonAlexandria
51.Nettleton30x3038.805Lynley
52.Saforia Barchelor30x2044.608Gogowars329BastCSquared
53.Blooming Glory30x2017.192JoriaGenevreJoria
54.Peach Stone Cottage20x2031.684Lilygirl--
55.Twinbrook Family Starter30x2018.158TallStar--
56.Happy Little Home20x3069.256MoonsAreBlueWilliamsRatchie
57.Final Retreat20x3088.278Kiko94MuroJoria
58.McEleven Estate40x5085.729ZapKid--
59.Treowse Manor Farm40x5079.575GheezCaldwellAusette and Samoht
60.Diamont Lake B&B50x50128.965Enchanted81--
61.Lofty Retreat40x4084.204TwinmomSeadJoria
62.Springdale40x4082.887Lynley--
63.Sundowners farm40x4084.718Joria--
64.Hippische Huis40x4086.436DanefaithDreamerxFezIsAFreakx
65.The Homestead40x4078.421SchipperkeCordovakattiq
66.Hydrangea Farms40x4084.715LilygirlHalliwellEsther
67.Starter Farmer50x5012.998Anushka--
68.Storybook Cottage30x2038.652MiclerMariJoria
69.Little Victor10x1038.173Danefaith--
70.Family Cottage10x1013.094Agneza--
71.Fairytale Cottage10x108.800Agneza--
72.A.L.U.10x1022.757Leto85--
73.Petit(e) Maison10x1015.565Choccolatee--
74.Crescendo20x1518.256Danefaith--
75.Fordland40x3091.403LynleyDe D’OnlynJuxtaposition
76.Loess40x30196.379Lynley--
77.Blushing Elegance20x30115.972Lilygirl--
78.Swampt Suite15x20169.614ZapKidOlaffsonJoria
79.Niobium20x3099.800DanefaithClasheSamoht
80.Patrician30x40231.832Danefaith Modern-o'Co & Affiliates Danefaith
81.Vampire’s Victorian20x3069.495AusetteDentGheez
82.Haematoma House20x3074.665Gheez--
83.Oakley Manor30x4074.210SassySimmerAdamsJoria
84.Little Grey40x4175.262Twinmom--
85.Lord Dracula Mansion20x3076.786AgnezaKularGheez
86.The Shack Attack20x2015.643Ratchie--
87.Faded Glory20x2015.603Joria--
88. Slumlord's Squalid Shack 20x2017.391Schipperke Lischynski Schipperke
89. The Carbuncle 20x2021,568DanefaithParanormal Primetime!Danefaith
90. The Handyman Special 20x2017.502 Lynley --
91. Brick 'n' Bramble Starter 20x2018.436Ausette--
92. "  All I need is love..." 20x2017.682Agneza--
93. Haggard Hopes 20x2017.020Lilygirl--
94. Downtown Dorms Appartment25x359,966Ausette--
95. Frugal Flats Appartment25x3517.915Ausette--
96.Christmas Tree House20x2064.150 Anonymous Gifter ClawsAnonymous Gifter
97.Empty Dynasty/Legacy Lot60x60 14.400 ---
98.Empty Lot Beach40x403.200---
99.Empty Lot Suburban 120x301.200---
100.Empty Lot Suburban 220x301.200---
101.Empty Lot Farm50x505.000---

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Re: Union Cove - The Forum's World
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 07:22:52 PM »
OhmyGoodness. it's what I guessed! :D And it's amazing!!

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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 07:23:17 PM »
OMG Carl, it looks soooo good.  I can hardly wait to hear what everyone says.  Thank you for all the fast work getting it up for everyone.  BIG HUGE HUGS.
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 07:23:22 PM »
Oh. My. Gosh. It is gorgeous! :o
This is great! I needed to reinstall WA and others though, so it won't come out right if I download it now. I can't wait though :D
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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2011, 07:24:05 PM »
Oh. My. Gosh. It is gorgeous! :o
This is great! I needed to reinstall WA and others though, so it won't come out right if I download it now. I can't wait though :D

I told you it wasn't an Island. It was a Cove instead.  :P

I hope everyone enjoys Union Cove as much as I did building it with the team. It is truly beautiful to look at in game!
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Re: Union Cove - The Forum's World
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2011, 07:24:52 PM »
To be clear, I was not all that involved in creation, more of a supporting figure :) It's still overwhelming for me..

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Re: Union Cove - The Forum's World
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2011, 07:25:01 PM »
Tears of joy.  Making cookies all soggy.  (I have OE trait)
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2011, 07:25:19 PM »
I can't get over how gorgeous it is! Well done to everyone who made this amazing world, you all rock so much! I can't wait to play with it!

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« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2011, 07:26:30 PM »
Oh my gosh amazing!! I'm so glad that my hunch was right! I can't wait to get exploring :) A massive thank you to everyone involved!

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« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2011, 07:27:25 PM »
I know I already posted on this magnificent world, but it is both

1: The best world I have ever seen
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2: The only world I will play/build in.

It looks too cool! :D
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« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2011, 07:29:06 PM »
Wowzers! It's so pretty and beautiful and FANTASTIC!!

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« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2011, 07:29:53 PM »
Union Cove will also be authorized for use in the Building Contests. So it is officially Forum Friendly, Lol. Now I have something else to do whilst downloading the latest version of Union Cove. Since I had the previous one without the final touches.  :)

I find it interesting how I can now recognise who built what without seeing a creators name. I wonder how long the secrets will last for and the puns?  :P
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« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2011, 07:31:34 PM »
Oh wow and we have it hosted here on site rather than on the exchange. Downloading now!
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