New Release -- September 20th, 2011

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Originally Posted by levarti2

not surprised I'm not the only one charting things as I've seen some pretty extensive sheets from other people. Mine is very basic ... and I DO know what quantity it take to fill each facility daily and for the 15 days ... took the time to chart it (for my facilities) and that's the info I use to put on another sheet of the worksheet for knowing what to grow. I keep accurate inventory when I'm not loading facilities, use it as a guideline when I am ... still tells me what I need to plant next. No macros, just simple math calculations.

I think that goes for many of us. I use a spreadsheet as well, and find that I couldn't manage my farms with out it!

Originally Posted by levarti2

the part about knowing what's needed belt to belt is another matter and I'm with you on that too ... would be nice to know those things ahead of time.

I only worry about the belts, when I don't need any goods planted for the production chain. I focus on my Diversity Rating, since I am anticipating that something is going to come from it in the next few upgrades... Really looking forward to how they are going to use it, and what benefit it is to us. Hopefully, it's not just more coins or higher yields.. I have to much in storage already...

Originally Posted by levarti2

as for the tedious part of the facilities, tools etc ... on my last revamp, I sold all my service facilities (don't like them, won't buy more, don't need the extra coins they produce) ... and put facilities in storage that don't have to do with food (with few exceptions). For me, it's made things more simple and if we get Farm #12, I'll put those non-food facilities back out, maybe. In the meantime, my farm duties are simplified so I can truly enjoy the time when I'm playing farmer. I love it ... doesn't feel like a "job" ... I have control, it's not controlling my life, so I really enjoy it.

I actually like the service facilities, it adds a nice little complexity to the mix. On the last two, it was the challenge of how quickly I could get them to 100% utilization. And, the extra coins is just helping to build up the reserves for quickly purchasing Farm 12....

Originally Posted by levarti2

Right now I'm just in a "growing" mode ... h/p crops and build my reserves. Gotta love the game for allowing us to do our own thing.

Absolutely, it's the best thing about this game. We all get to choose how we want to play!