Portable Stepladder

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05-26-2018, 02:17 AM
Jojoya

Portable Stepladder

Just wanted to pass the word that the new Portable Stepladder (CRP 50***) can be used to reach lofts though it requires jumping up it as opposed to just walking up like we can do with the floating stairs many of us make.

Being able to use 1 item to access a loft instead of the multiple items we currently need will still be a help for those running up against the item limits in their housing.

It's also classified as a table though it appears tabletop items can only be placed on the top and not on the steps. A bit of a disappointment if you were hoping to use it as a display case for small decorative items.
06-16-2018, 06:20 AM
Kidria

A bit of a late reply but I don't know if this really works with taller races; I've attempted to use it and my character just slides down it like it was a completely vertical wall. :/ tis unfortunate.
06-16-2018, 07:22 AM
MOZZYSTAR

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Originally Posted by Kidria

A bit of a late reply but I don't know if this really works with taller races; I've attempted to use it and my character just slides down it like it was a completely vertical wall. :/ tis unfortunate.

Can most Au Ra males even access lofts? I know my amigo can't (but then he used the tallest setting).
06-16-2018, 07:31 AM
Jojoya

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Originally Posted by Kidria

A bit of a late reply but I don't know if this really works with taller races; I've attempted to use it and my character just slides down it like it was a completely vertical wall. :/ tis unfortunate.

I'm using it in my Rogaedyn's apartment to get to her loft. I also slide down occasionally but it's much less likely to happen if I aim slightly left than if I'm trying to go up dead center.

If I need a break from the usual routine this weekend, I'll make an Au Ra male and experiment with ladder placement to see if I can find a solution.

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Originally Posted by MOZZYSTAR

Can most Au Ra males even access lofts? I know my amigo can't (but then he used the tallest setting).

A while back I made a Rogaedyn male with the tallest possible setting to use for testing collision issues in some of my housing designs. He has no problem in my main's Mist apartment loft.

I haven't tried him out yet in my Rogaedyn female's apartment, which is in Lavender Beds. I do a see a potential problem there with the way the top of the pilasters jut into the room near the ceiling as it narrows the space to walk considerably (unless you're a lala).
06-16-2018, 01:28 PM
Kidria

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Originally Posted by MOZZYSTAR

Can most Au Ra males even access lofts? I know my amigo can't (but then he used the tallest setting).

I have one in my Shirogane house, he fits fine, but it's obviously meant to be a sitting area than it is any sort of standing space. He does get pretty close to the ceiling lol I too have the tallest setting. I guess it depends where you put it. Mine's on the second floor of a medium.

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Originally Posted by Jojoya

I'm using it in my Rogaedyn's apartment to get to her loft. I also slide down occasionally but it's much less likely to happen if I aim slightly left than if I'm trying to go up dead center.

If I need a break from the usual routine this weekend, I'll make an Au Ra male and experiment with ladder placement to see if I can find a solution.

I'll try the slightly left and try again. I still have to add one more step via floating things but if I can get rid of the rest that'd be SO MANY SLOTS...

Edit: After a ton of trying and at different angles I did finally 'catch' an invisible edge and was able to climb up, but it definitely isn't easy as a max height Au Ra male. I'll just have to settle for my cushion stairs still lol
06-16-2018, 02:53 PM
Lambdafish

How did I know this would be posted by a lalafell? xD
06-17-2018, 06:24 AM
Jojoya

Got my Rogaedyn male up into my Rogaedyn female's apartment loft without too much trouble. Turns out those Glade beams sticking out from the top of the pilasters are all look and no collision plane so his head just goes right through them.

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Originally Posted by Kidria

Edit: After a ton of trying and at different angles I did finally 'catch' an invisible edge and was able to climb up, but it definitely isn't easy as a max height Au Ra male. I'll just have to settle for my cushion stairs still lol

Did you get a Far Eastern Doll Display during Little Ladies' Day? Those are another decent one item alternate. My FC leader decided to use it when I installed a loft into the FC house at her request because we were already too close to item max and she really didn't like the idea of removing things.

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Originally Posted by Lambdafish

How did I know this would be posted by a lalafell? xD

Because we're adorable and fun, and want others to be having fun!
06-17-2018, 08:32 AM
Kidria

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Originally Posted by Jojoya

Got my Rogaedyn male up into my Rogaedyn female's apartment loft without too much trouble. Turns out those Glade beams sticking out from the top of the pilasters are all look and no collision plane so his head just goes right through them.

Did you get a Far Eastern Doll Display during Little Ladies' Day? Those are another decent one item alternate. My FC leader decided to use it when I installed a loft into the FC house at her request because we were already too close to item max and she really didn't like the idea of removing things.

I must be horrible at jumping lol maybe it is just me I dunno. I do have several of those actually, I've used 'em before. Thanks for the tip nonetheless, hopefully others can use the stepladder effectively! For me for now I put mine against my wall bookshelf so it looks like you can climb up for high books; might as well use it since I got it lol
06-17-2018, 12:55 PM
Beckett

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Originally Posted by MOZZYSTAR

Can most Au Ra males even access lofts? I know my amigo can't (but then he used the tallest setting).

As a tallest Au Ra, I can't stand most lofts. I can fit into them, just barely, but it makes my camera go so wonky that I get sick.
06-21-2018, 01:28 AM
Gurpsmeister

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Originally Posted by Beckett

As a tallest Au Ra, I can't stand most lofts. I can fit into them, just barely, but it makes my camera go so wonky that I get sick.

I can't stand them as any race. The camera tightens so hard for sure but also i just don't think they look good. The components needed to make it don't blend well enough to create the illusion of a loft to me. It's just floating hodgepodge garbage and bad design taste.
This is just my opinion so please don't be offended.
06-26-2018, 03:37 AM
Elamys

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Originally Posted by Gurpsmeister

It's just floating hodgepodge garbage and bad design taste.

but i like my loft :( easy to be offended when you call something a lot of people like garbage and bad taste lol

https://i.imgur.com/4yfDXIh.jpg

(i need to re-dye the steps i think)

anyways as far as the ladder goes it definitely works better on different races. i had a much easier time getting up it as an elezen female than an au ra female. i have to jump side to side as an au ra to get up.