New Release -- October 20th, 2009

[gabbycats]

I bought the small harvester and small seeder now they and the fuel are gone. Along with many rows of crops and left behind are a few wasted crops when they shouldn't be ready yet. Can't delete them or plow over them either.

[Pete's Piggy]

I have found these new tools to be just fantastic. I had a great experience using the seeder. Contrary to earlier posts, my extra fuel remained in the can when I logged back on today. I didn't have to refuel as I had a sufficient amount left to do what needed to be done.

I bought a harvester for aesthetic reasons. I do not plan on using the harvester as I prefer to allow neighbors, buddies or market workers earn XP points and coins. Also, I value the additional income from my crops.

But, seeding is another issue. Since no one may seed for me, I find the Seeder to be an invaluable tool. Thanks to the developers for bringing this online.

I have reviewed earlier posts and find some complain that they can't use their equipment on other farms. Even if it were possible, your daily allotment of fuel would not permit you to do much. At the rate of one gallon per field, half your allotment is used on your own farm. An active farmer wouldn't have enough fuel left to work many farms. Perhaps, only one! Remember, you can only refuel one time per day.

So I suggest that we should be grateful for these improvements to the Farmtown experience and enjoy them. Use whichever tool helps you the best and enjoy the rest. They all look great on anyone's farm.

[Tipka]

I like this game more and more, I enjoy playing it and I like most upgrades. I can work fast with new tools and spend more time arranging my farm or visiting friends. I decided some time ago I didn't want to have 'industrial' farm, but going slow and enjoy farming because this game is worth it. The only thing I don't really like is having trees in tight rows, but this might change after I'm 34.


But I agree with JohnDeer, forum is a space for everyone to share their wishes and thoughts, because we all play the game in a different way and some suggestions here are really good. So live and let be

[gabbycats]

Originally Posted by gabbycats

I bought the small harvester and small seeder now they and the fuel are gone. Along with many rows of crops and left behind are a few wasted crops when they shouldn't be ready yet. Can't delete them or plow over them either.

Why is my farm not keeping the new tools or fuel?
Why is my farm missing rows of crops?
Why do wasted crops keep coming back after being deleted or plowed and reseeded?
Who has the answers?

[bljbaseball08]

can u use the harevster and plower on pther farms and can people go to your farm and use yours

[Lori GUrley]

I just wanted to say, in the face of all the complaints and those that never seem to be happy, I applaud you moderators and developers for what all you are doing for this app.
I think people tend to forget that this is initially a free game, and what you PTB decide to do with it is YOUR business, not ours. We should just be grateful for all the hard work and headaches you put into this game.
I know I am very grateful. I cannot get outside much to do anything with my own little farm here in the real world. I have health issues, and some of the meds I am on forbid me from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. So I am doubly grateful for all your hard work and imaginations.
Please keep it up, and don't let the naysayers discourage you. I so love this game, and will continue to play it as long as possible.
As for those asking for more land, they know that you developers are well aware of their requests, and when it is possible, land upgrades will be made available.
I for one, periodically rearrange my farm to keep things interesting. Anyone reading this is free to come visit my farm, and see my latest creations. I have a haunted cemetery for Halloween, and I am so looking forward to what surprises are in store for us for Christmas!
Again, thank you all so much for all you are doing for us 'farmers'.
Just thought you might like at least one post that doesn't complain or ask for something not available yet. LOL
And yes, I have purchased the new toys, and I love them!

[carmenfarmin']

I don't know if like this new version. It makes it so people are now required to buy something really
expensive to use the 4x plow when all it took before was getting to another level. It was (it seemed)
the game developers response to a wish that farmers had for plowing faster when doing their own
farms. And that was really nice of them. Now we don't get to. That doesn't seem very nice at all.
we have no options though. Also now there is no motivation to use workers because you get no extra
money for hiring them. I think this is counter intuitive to the aspect of a social aspect to playing FarmTown. In effect it causes isolation of farmers from being social because they have no benefit for
doing so. It is complicated now and cold in that using neighbors or buddies has no value except to
give you more fuel for your big expensive toys. Thus reducing hiring friends and neighbors to no social value as an intrinsic part of playing Farm Town. This is a huge part of why I play. This is now
an entirely new game and I am sad and don't like it. Anybody listening out there?

[nospamforlind]

the new tools can only be used by U on your farm. nobody elce can use them on your farm and you cant use them on theres. the cost and savings are the same as if you did it yoursell by hand. I will still go to the marked as its more cost efective, but at times I do do my own just for the fun of it or becauls my friends are not on. its not for everybody. I will say the seeder is awsome and a big time saver. for the rest , mostly decorations. just wish thay were a little smaller. dang things as big as my house. Maby some day they will make things size apropret.
As far as glitches go...........Hay it is bata. its going to happen. when it leaves bata we may have to pay to play. like pogo did.
The one request I have is , crops that harvest in 8 hrs for the working class. plant, go to work, come home and harvest.
love the free game. keep up the good work.
Linda

[keelawee]

Whilst I can see the advantages in the new tools for those with limited neighbours .. there is not much in it for those with many or who have reached level 34.

As many have said if you like the tools buy them, if you don't then don't buy them ... I think that the only one I will procure is the seeder ..... at least there is some benefit in that .... this way I get to keep interacting with neighbours and those at the marketplace ... although I am waiting a bit to see what others have to say and to make sure that the glitches are ironed out first.

I really do not think I want to be able to use the harvester and plows on other peoples farms .. it disadvantages those that do not have the tools ... we already have many 'greedy' people on FT that take the game so seriously .... it is suppose to be for social interaction ..... that would soon disappear.

What I would love to see:

* more land
* a clothing section in the store
* a storage area - to hold things when rearranging, or those things that are
special events ... eg Halloween


Keelawee

[carmenfarmin']

p.s. I don't want new expensive toys. Why would i not be allowed to voice my opinion? I am grateful for all the hard work that developers do. I love FarmTown. I play no other games except FarmTown
but I liked the previous game. I thought developers wanted feedback in order to know what was working
for those who played the game they were developing. My feedback may tell them something they wanted to know. Like what I said may make them rethink how they are developing it. How about making
the previous version (which I was completely excited about and loving) an option we could choose if
don't want this new one. some could play by the old rules and ways and some could play by the new if they wished. One more part that seems to be something I object to is that we are actually in effect
Penalized for not buying the toys in that if we don't we Have to use the 1X plow. Thus taking away an enjoyable tool for farmers with larger plots. Do I have to like this just because the developers made it this way?. So are the developers looking to help because someone has posted their opinion? Or not?