Building tips and tricks #1
Six creative techniques: painting walls with screens, tree clusters, density bypass, steam effects, buddha statue decoration, and chain hanging
A collection of creative tricks shared by Crueliet and MooDSwing in the Discord #tips-and-tricks channel.
1. Paint walls with indoor screens
Indoor screens can be placed flush against walls to paint them with custom patterns. They also work as a replacement for long wall sections, saving on component count.
Credit: Crueliet
2. Triple tree cluster
Placing three trees together produces a much fuller, more natural-looking result. The arrangement naturally leaves a hollow in the center — perfect for a lantern or decorative object.
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3. Bypass area density limits by sinking items
When you hit the maximum area density and can’t place more items, you can sink trees or plants below the map surface to work around the limit. Use a signpost as an aim point to help offset the items into position — the signpost is especially handy for precision placement in general.
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4. Steam effect from the Furniture tub
The large tub in the Furniture category produces a steam particle effect. Bury it underground so only the steam rises above the surface — great for a pool area or atmospheric ground fog.
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5. Buddha statue back as decoration base
The back face of the buddha statue makes a clean decorative backdrop. The underside of the statue can also be used as a platform to create objects with golden lotus legs.
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6. Hanging items with chains
Many items can be suspended using chains. Here is an example of what is possible.
Credit: Crueliet