Housing Contests - Win a Notable Home! :)

Elara_Northwind

JumpmanLane wrote: »

Hi, one of my houses I put my blood sweat and tears into. I think it has a funny little spot in it that just might tickle folks.

So...I’m looking forward to entering it in the second contest. Hope you like it.

I look forward to seeing it!

Araneae6537

I will for certain be entering the first contest — hopefully the second as well but still brainstorming what I want to build and where!

I am on the NA server, @ErinM31
My entry for the first contest is in Moonsugar Meadow, Shinrin-yoku.

What would be the best way to give you access? Could I add you as a friend or is there a guild I should join (temporarily at least)?

Elara_Northwind

ErinM31 wrote: »

I will for certain be entering the first contest — hopefully the second as well but still brainstorming what I want to build and where!

I am on the NA server, @ErinM31
My entry for the first contest is in Moonsugar Meadow, Shinrin-yoku.

What would be the best way to give you access? Could I add you as a friend or is there a guild I should join (temporarily at least)?

Great! Thank you for your entry @ErinM31 If your house is open for visitors, I can just use port to friends house addon to visit, so you don't have to set it to primary or anything, just make it available for visitors for the 16th November

I can't wait to see your home! Let me know if you have anything you wish to say about it during the tour.

Catsmoke14

I would be happy to enter my Hall of Lunar Champion in the "Mystery Contest", which is #2.

I will be using the @kwekweg account on the NA server.

You will need to have installed the latest version of EHT to receive my effects (as I unfortunately discovered recently).

I will need to be present for the EHT triggers to work.

I will send "some" details about the story in an email.

I have been developing a reputation for killing my host on tours but I assure you that is not planned for your visit!

Araneae6537

Elara_Northwind wrote: »

ErinM31 wrote: »

I will for certain be entering the first contest — hopefully the second as well but still brainstorming what I want to build and where!

I am on the NA server, @ErinM31
My entry for the first contest is in Moonsugar Meadow, Shinrin-yoku.

What would be the best way to give you access? Could I add you as a friend or is there a guild I should join (temporarily at least)?

Great! Thank you for your entry @ErinM31 If your house is open for visitors, I can just use port to friends house addon to visit, so you don't have to set it to primary or anything, just make it available for visitors for the 16th November

I can't wait to see your home! Let me know if you have anything you wish to say about it during the tour.

Thank you and will do! Should the paragraph have to do with the inspiration or intent of the build? Or should it be more of a creative addition itself, a short scene or poem for instance?

Elara_Northwind

ErinM31 wrote: »

Elara_Northwind wrote: »

ErinM31 wrote: »

I will for certain be entering the first contest — hopefully the second as well but still brainstorming what I want to build and where!

I am on the NA server, @ErinM31
My entry for the first contest is in Moonsugar Meadow, Shinrin-yoku.

What would be the best way to give you access? Could I add you as a friend or is there a guild I should join (temporarily at least)?

Great! Thank you for your entry @ErinM31 If your house is open for visitors, I can just use port to friends house addon to visit, so you don't have to set it to primary or anything, just make it available for visitors for the 16th November

I can't wait to see your home! Let me know if you have anything you wish to say about it during the tour.

Thank you and will do! Should the paragraph have to do with the inspiration or intent of the build? Or should it be more of a creative addition itself, a short scene or poem for instance?

It can be whatever you like! Whatever you feel is fitting

Elara_Northwind

Catsmoke14 wrote: »

I would be happy to enter my Hall of Lunar Champion in the "Mystery Contest", which is #2.

I will be using the @kwekweg account on the NA server.

You will need to have installed the latest version of EHT to receive my effects (as I unfortunately discovered recently).

I will need to be present for the EHT triggers to work.

I will send "some" details about the story in an email.

I have been developing a reputation for killing my host on tours but I assure you that is not planned for your visit!

Great! I read your email a little while ago! It sounds great! I can’t wait to see it!

Batgirl

I would like to enter Contest 1 - A Tiny House.
I'm PC-EU, my username is @Asia000 and house is in Bouldertree Refuge.
No EHT used except some minor positioning, but there are few furnishings with audio effects, so it's best to visit with in-game sound on
EDIT: oh, and grass turned off, otherwise there *might* be some poking out through kitchen floor ;x

Elara_Northwind

Batgirl wrote: »

I would like to enter Contest 1 - A Tiny House.
I'm PC-EU, my username is @Asia000 and house is in Bouldertree Refuge.
No EHT used except some minor positioning, but there are few furnishings with audio effects, so it's best to visit with in-game sound on
EDIT: oh, and grass turned off, otherwise there *might* be some poking out through kitchen floor ;x

Great! Thank you for your entry @Batgirl I can't wait to see your house!

Dojohoda

I would like to submit a tiny house for Contest 1. I'm on PC-NA and the build is located at Bouldertree Refuge. My account name is @Dojohoda

Although there are thematic elements present before entering the build, the tiny house starts at the top of the Limestone stairway.

The tiny house is the home and work-space of an alchemist.

Raideen

Do you work for ZOS? How can you give out an item that is not even available for sale?

Araneae6537

Raideen wrote: »

Do you work for ZOS? How can you give out an item that is not even available for sale?

No, Elara doesn’t work for ZOS. She has already okayed this through support. Note that this is also why the homes will be totally unfurnished, as versus when they’re bought in-game or through the Crown store.

Elara_Northwind

Raideen wrote: »

Do you work for ZOS? How can you give out an item that is not even available for sale?

Yes, as the person stated above, I spoke to support about buying homes for other people for the contest 😊👍🏻

Elara_Northwind

Dojohoda wrote: »

I would like to submit a tiny house for Contest 1. I'm on PC-NA and the build is located at Bouldertree Refuge. My account name is @Dojohoda

Although there are thematic elements present before entering the build, the tiny house starts at the top of the Limestone stairway.

The tiny house is the home and work-space of an alchemist.

Great, thank you for your entry! And again I am so excited to visit! 😊 and also again, send me a pm if there is anything you would like to add as a description for me to read during the tour 👍🏻

StormChaser3000

Thanks for the interesting contest, Elara!
I've sent you a background story for my entry on your email.

One question though: How do I make sure that you have access? I've already set it up as my primary home. Do I need to add your @ID into my permission list?

Elara_Northwind

StormChaser3000 wrote: »

Thanks for the interesting contest, Elara!
I've sent you a background story for my entry on your email.

One question though: How do I make sure that you have access? I've already set it up as my primary home. Do I need to add your @ID into my permission list?

I got your email, and your house sounds great! Really excited to visit! I have port to friends addon, so as long as your home is set as open to visitors, we will be able to get there on Friday with just your username, so no need to do anything else 😊👍🏻

PizzaCat82

Good luck PC players!

StormChaser3000

Elara_Northwind wrote: »

StormChaser3000 wrote: »

Thanks for the interesting contest, Elara!
I've sent you a background story for my entry on your email.

One question though: How do I make sure that you have access? I've already set it up as my primary home. Do I need to add your @ID into my permission list?

I got your email, and your house sounds great! Really excited to visit! I have port to friends addon, so as long as your home is set as open to visitors, we will be able to get there on Friday with just your username, so no need to do anything else 😊👍🏻

Awesome. Sorry that the inside part will still be under construction, but I hope you'll like it outside

ArchangelIsraphel

@Elara_Northwind A quick technical question I wanted to ask for contest 1 ! If there is a tree on my build who's branches stick off of the base slightly in a garden for example, is that okay? The main tree is contained within the space, but there's parts sticking into the air on the sides a little bit (They aren't being used to expand the structure or anything- just decorative elements) If that's not okay, I'll find a smaller tree to contain it better!

Not sure if I saw this question asked yet thought I read through- but am I allowed to put a pet in there as a furnishing/homey touch?

moonsister

I do really hope I can finish on time. I only saw the post last week, unfortunately. Right now it is only half a house..if you can even call it that... not sure if the roof works as intended and also not sure if my funds will hold

Ill drop a mail ingame to enter in case I finish

Elara_Northwind

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

@Elara_Northwind A quick technical question I wanted to ask for contest 1 ! If there is a tree on my build who's branches stick off of the base slightly in a garden for example, is that okay? The main tree is contained within the space, but there's parts sticking into the air on the sides a little bit (They aren't being used to expand the structure or anything- just decorative elements) If that's not okay, I'll find a smaller tree to contain it better!

Not sure if I saw this question asked yet thought I read through- but am I allowed to put a pet in there as a furnishing/homey touch?

Hi @ArchangelIsraphel That is absolutely fine, and of course you can use as many pets etc. as you like

gameswithaspoon

Elara_Northwind wrote: »

Hello!

I shall be holding 2 housing contests over the next few weeks. The contests both have different entry dates, and I shall be touring and judging them myself the day after the deadline.


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I would like to enter my house in the tiny house Contest 1. It is at my permanent residence, Quondam Indorilia.

"A moth priest escaped the fall of the Imperial City with a little souvenir. For a handful of gold, she bought a dilapidated mansion outside of Mournhold for the view of the waterfall. When the house could not be saved, she used a stray imperial shipment of brass and a great deal of haggling to construct a new residence. [Built free hand and without mods, this player house holds all 7 crafting stations and an outfit station, plus all 8 storage boxes.] Warning: Don't read the Elder Scroll!! That's the real one!!"

In-game name @gameswithaspoon

And thanks so much for this contest, it's such a lovely gift to us all

Michae

I've sent you an email already but I'll add my submission here too, even if to just bump up the page.

The house I want to sign up is on a floating platform in Coldharbour Surreal Estate, so I'll have to give you some directions on how to find it, if that's not a problem.
So let me put my application in a form way:
Contest: Contest 1 - A Tiny House
Username: Michae
Server: PC EU
House: Coldharbour Surreal Estate
How to find it: Go up to the main platform using gang planks connecting floating rocks, then turn left when you'll face Molag Bal statue. It's the only structure with a wooden floor, easy to spot.

CrystalShard

Hi, Elara, thanks for this amazing contest! I'd like to participate in Contest 1. I play on PC EU and my username is @Lyrie. I'll be submitting my Grand Psijic Villa for your viewing pleasure. You can reach the house by simply turning around as you port inside and then going down the stairs.

Kinlady's Mansion
"A serene and luxurious abode built by an Altmer noble mage who needed an occasional getaway from the overly rigid Summerset society. This two-story building, decorated in a traditional Alinor fashion, contains a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, as well as a sizeable bedroom/study. With all the functional standards met, this light and cosy house comes with multiple large windows showcasing the magical Artaeum scenery."

ArchangelIsraphel

@Elara_Northwind Skirting just underneath the wire with my entry today! I sent you an e-mail with my paragraph and all the details, but I thought I'd leave a note here too because I forgot to add in my email that I am on PC/NA ! (I'm @ArchangelIsraphel and sent the "Maormer's Grotto")

But that's not the only thing. I also wanted to let you know how much fun this contest was

I have to thank you. This was such a well thought out challenge to complete. Without a pre-existing home to work with I found myself thinking of ways to use the furnishings that I never had before. It makes me wish there were more "Blank" housing areas in the game so I could do this all the time. A story started springing up in my head as I was working on my build and I had to make myself stop >>;;

I did my best to contain even the outside of my home within the blocks (Inlcuding teeny tiny corner gardens!) , and it was so much fun to build. The home is entierly free standing, and can be walked all the way around. Theres a few extra vines and a plank outside of the boundaries leading up to the home to set the mood leading up to the orcish blocks + allow you to get inside (My tiny bosmer got sick of jumping XD)

You've opened a whole new world to me of building your own structures!

Araneae6537

Elara_Northwind wrote: »

ErinM31 wrote: »

I will for certain be entering the first contest — hopefully the second as well but still brainstorming what I want to build and where!

I am on the NA server, @ErinM31
My entry for the first contest is in Moonsugar Meadow, Shinrin-yoku.

What would be the best way to give you access? Could I add you as a friend or is there a guild I should join (temporarily at least)?

Great! Thank you for your entry @ErinM31 If your house is open for visitors, I can just use port to friends house addon to visit, so you don't have to set it to primary or anything, just make it available for visitors for the 16th November

I can't wait to see your home! Let me know if you have anything you wish to say about it during the tour.

This simple home was built by a Dunmer scholar as a place to relax and reflect far from the politics of Morrowind, a place to align one’s spirit with the nature and magic of Nirn.


Thank you, Elara, for holding these contests!!! Are you going to be streaming your tour? If so, when and where would I go to watch? I haven’t watched any streaming for a looong time but I would enjoy seeing what everyone has built!

Elara_Northwind

ArchangelIsraphel wrote: »

@Elara_Northwind Skirting just underneath the wire with my entry today! I sent you an e-mail with my paragraph and all the details, but I thought I'd leave a note here too because I forgot to add in my email that I am on PC/NA ! (I'm @ArchangelIsraphel and sent the "Maormer's Grotto")

But that's not the only thing. I also wanted to let you know how much fun this contest was

I have to thank you. This was such a well thought out challenge to complete. Without a pre-existing home to work with I found myself thinking of ways to use the furnishings that I never had before. It makes me wish there were more "Blank" housing areas in the game so I could do this all the time. A story started springing up in my head as I was working on my build and I had to make myself stop >>;;

I did my best to contain even the outside of my home within the blocks (Inlcuding teeny tiny corner gardens!) , and it was so much fun to build. The home is entierly free standing, and can be walked all the way around. Theres a few extra vines and a plank outside of the boundaries leading up to the home to set the mood leading up to the orcish blocks + allow you to get inside (My tiny bosmer got sick of jumping XD)

You've opened a whole new world to me of building your own structures!

Thank you so much for your entry and your kind words! I’m really glad that the challenge has been so much fun! I really look forward to seeing your tiny home, it sounds wonderful! 🏠

Elara_Northwind

ErinM31 wrote: »

Elara_Northwind wrote: »

ErinM31 wrote: »

I will for certain be entering the first contest — hopefully the second as well but still brainstorming what I want to build and where!

I am on the NA server, @ErinM31
My entry for the first contest is in Moonsugar Meadow, Shinrin-yoku.

What would be the best way to give you access? Could I add you as a friend or is there a guild I should join (temporarily at least)?

Great! Thank you for your entry @ErinM31 If your house is open for visitors, I can just use port to friends house addon to visit, so you don't have to set it to primary or anything, just make it available for visitors for the 16th November

I can't wait to see your home! Let me know if you have anything you wish to say about it during the tour.

This simple home was built by a Dunmer scholar as a place to relax and reflect far from the politics of Morrowind, a place to align one’s spirit with the nature and magic of Nirn.


Thank you, Elara, for holding these contests!!! Are you going to be streaming your tour? If so, when and where would I go to watch? I haven’t watched any streaming for a looong time but I would enjoy seeing what everyone has built!

No problem, thank you all so much for your entries! I am so excited to see them all tomorrow!

I was going to live stream the tour but there are so many entries, far more than I was anticipating, so I shall probably record the tour and edit it into a watchable length video, because a stream could potentially last all night with so many homes to visit! 😆

January1171

Is it still possible to enter the first contest?

Mix

Technically today is the last day to decorate and tomorrow she will tour the entries. So I hope you can still enter @January1171 !