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they are buffed for 2 weeks. Plenty of time to turn some off to allow resources catch up and then back on again. I know its not ideal and wasn't explained very well, but there is an opportunity here for all to benefit. Just needs time to work out what to do, and thats maybe not easy for the newer players as they are already trying to learn. Thats where the help channel comes in.
Maybe an option to use this "gift" or not, in the shape of a special buff would have been more prudent in hindsight?
Bonus what production bonus, all I got is a shed load of lag.
The only posts which regard what I previously suggested as not being suitable solution use the excuse of having odd numbers of effected buildings i.e " you can't turn off half a bow maker" I use the term `excuse' as it is clear whilst the solution is both staring the competent in the face, some are `choosing' to ignore it, because its steps outside of their `routine'.Quote:
So you read the posts explaining why the 'solution' you suggested wasn't a good one then went and suggested it anyway? Ok then...Quote:
Quote Originally Posted by Larili View Post
Of coursed I did, but some seem not to be seeing the obvious!
If turning one building off on alternate days is too much like hard work, then you could always try your original counter and turn off all `50' on alternate days or turn them all off and lose all your production for the two weeks, you won't have to do anything ` extra' then , then moan about that!
There is an easy solution other posters have tried to put it over to you, perhaps it is you that need to go back over the thread and read it again :p .
I was over on test yesterday evening, when I finished I popped back to do a final check of my island, well what do you know there was red exclamation marks over two of my longbow makers. In my `balanced' hardwood chain they ticked along quietly in the background, so much so I completely forgot about them. Now of course they ate my store of Hardwood with their increased production, Did I panic, run round the room waving my hands in the air, shouting obscenities at the BB devs for causing this atrocity of no hardwood logs being in my store?
No I simply turned them off ;)
( This morning there are hardwood logs once again in my store and my hardwood plank production didn't miss a beat....ooh and look at that, there are a hell of a lot of longbows in my store. This could happen right across my weapon chains, and probably will, they were all balanced before the `bonus weeks' and I'm not making any changes till after the `bonus weeks' and I see the `new normal'. What I will be doing is seeing how far into the two weeks I can push the chains to get the most out, that's what I call playing the game and not letting the game/Devs play you :) )
Larili, please have some consideration for other players. I find your post rather condescending and really there is no need for that. Just because you don't care about your island economy and chains does not mean other players should not either.
My island has 15 weapon smiths, 15 smelters, science buildings, bowmakers and what have you that use some of the affected resources. I am sure there are other people with way more buildings than me so your suggestion falls short. Why should any of us have to go about turning buildings on and off? This production week is supposed to be a BONUS, not a struggle.
You also have to consider that not everyone can come online in order to stop/start buildings every 10-12h in order to not lose more by having the buildings off. This situation is caused by them devs and should be solved by them... not by us with workarounds and other gimmicks.
There's more to be said but I guess that's enough for now!
Yeah.. great... and it's what I have been doing myself. Call me crazy, if you like, but I'd much rather have a game that works properly where I can maintain my economy and do adventures without, to borrow from Dorotheus, "a shed load of lag" and GUI problems 'popping up' all over the place causing havoc than have one that comes with all those problems but that allows me to produce some extra weapons and/or metal bars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Larili
Just like truck loads of lag disappeared when Explorer Week was deactivated, so these issues I (and many others) are having with the game will disappear when they finally have the good sense to turn Production Week off... mark my words!
Larili has a right to voice a solution without being flamed. Many do have the time and are obliged to her for her ideas I am sure and for many it does not take too much time. Not everyone has a full island.
I am doing my own thing which is rather haphazard but then thats me :D I have the advantage of being online a lot but I am lazy so that counteracts it somewhat or sometimes I am just too busy doing something else. What I have found is there is no major catastrophe its not hard work. I just turn buildings on and off and if i forget so what. Its a game, a never ending purse. My storehouse is nice and full and my increased number of lootspots will help other players more than ever before. Players saying Please turn the Production week off are showing less consideration than a player sharing a solution.
Yes the game is a product I totally agree. But unlike other games that are as good as this they are not charging a fee or forcing us to buy gems in order to continue to play. So are we 'customers' in the fullest sense of the word no we are not. In the market place it is generally recognised you get what you pay for. This is not like that at all you get a good game for nothing but your time if that is what you want. So yes they can pull the rug whenever they like and I for one am grateful to them for trying to make the game more interesting. If everyone just criticised what they truly recognise as something that upsets most players then this would be a much happier place. There are a hell of a lot of 'i's in the word team in here.Quote:
Originally Posted by IainC
Maybe BB should stop the never ending purse so a player goes bankrupt , let them start again from scratch. I would still play it.
I agree totally with Larili's post...Quote:
Originally Posted by Larili
And to those who ask us to spare a thought for newer friends, may I mention that during Halloween I gave away over half a million bronze sword to newer friends in the guild and was left decimated myself. Ok not that bad - but still the oppoortunity to replenish before the next event where younger friends may need support is most welcome...
Someone (A L50) in Global1 yesterday said to spare a thought for the younger players - because unlike himself, they could not just move resource from star to store.... and to this I have 2 points...
1) I do not use the star menu as storage. Let's not generalise about how we all play.
2) If any in his position are so concerned about newer friends, why not move it from star to newer friends' stores?!?!?
Food for thought is all...
My word - I'm finding a few to agree with today - Well said Metallicus :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mortallicus
BB did really well with a very smooth halloween...
Now we have PVP... It has been smoother than I expected. Sure I had a few glitches - but nothing I can't forgive in a game I love.
There is no feature introduced that I don't like OR can't learn to live with.
And thank you BB... When it seems as though none appreciate the years (21 or so for me) of pleasure you've given, be assured that your efforts are appreciated by many.
Happy Settling :)
A breath of fresh air finally :DQuote:
Originally Posted by EWiggin
I admit im getting as bad as those that shout the negatives so I am ducking out on this thread now :D