New Release -- September 1st, 2010

[Deanna J. Lloyd]

Originally Posted by Rob T

I realise that we're all anxious about the new releases to come, but if we think back to the past, when flowers were first proposed, the devs said 2 weeks..... and we all know what happened, they took months to come out because of too many problems.

I'm sure we'd rather have a new release that works first time when it's released, 2 weeks really isn't alot of time when you think about everything that needs to be done.

I think, Rob, that almost everyone on this thread would agree with you -- Please make sure the new goodie works properly before you release it.

I think the real objection many of us have is that the developers stated that something specific and very desirable -- Farm 6 and new levels -- was coming soon. I have reviewed all 20 releases since February 19 in detail, and only one other hinted at something specific to come. The "evidence" has been deleted, but in the July 1 release Raul stated that Farm 5 would be released "Friday". After that first Friday passed, most posters to the forum were debating WHICH Friday Raul was referring to.

So that would make twice that the developers have told us something specific was coming and then not been able to fulfill their promise within a reasonable time. Given 20 releases in 194 days, 15 days and counting starts to try one's patience.

Perhaps the developers would be wise to take ellshere's advice and REMEMBER THE FLOWERS!!!

Please don't announce something new until you're releasing it. Actually, it would seem more appropriate that the announcement come first as we log onto our farm! Then we can come to the Forum for details!

[KayGee]

Originally Posted by Deanna J. Lloyd

I think, Rob, that almost everyone on this thread would agree with you -- Please make sure the new goodie works properly before you release it.

I think the real objection many of us have is that the developers stated that something specific and very desirable -- Farm 6 and new levels -- was coming soon. I have reviewed all 20 releases since February 19 in detail, and only one other hinted at something specific to come. The "evidence" has been deleted, but in the July 1 release Raul stated that Farm 5 would be released "Friday". After that first Friday passed, most posters to the forum were debating WHICH Friday Raul was referring to.

So that would make twice that the developers have told us something specific was coming and then not been able to fulfill their promise within a reasonable time. Given 20 releases in 194 days, 15 days and counting starts to try one's patience.

Perhaps the developers would be wise to take ellshere's advice and REMEMBER THE FLOWERS!!!

Please don't announce something new until you're releasing it. Actually, it would seem more appropriate that the announcement come first as we log onto our farm! Then we can come to the Forum for details!

I think you should have said YOU would be happier if they didn't announce ahead of time that something is coming. Some of us don't mind knowing, and some of us also don't think our idea of "reasonable time" is the be all and end all. How soon is soon? Why would anyone make assumptions about this given the enormity of the work involved, and the certain knowledge that, as they try things....some don't work...others need tweaking....things take time. Um....it's a game. It reminds me of travelling as a child (one of five) with my parents..."are we there yet?" "are we there yet?" "are we...*smack*...guess not".

[jeanieNGMsfarm]

Originally Posted by KayGee

I think you should have said YOU would be happier if they didn't announce ahead of time that something is coming. Some of us don't mind knowing, and some of us also don't think our idea of "reasonable time" is the be all and end all. How soon is soon? Why would anyone make assumptions about this given the enormity of the work involved, and the certain knowledge that, as they try things....some don't work...others need tweaking....things take time. Um....it's a game. It reminds me of travelling as a child (one of five) with my parents..."are we there yet?" "are we there yet?" "are we...*smack*...guess not".

could be like me and my brother.. after the *smack* wait 5 minutes look at eachother and yeall "are we there yet" lol i dont suggest doing that one haha

[speedmonkey]

Originally Posted by Deanna J. Lloyd

I think, Rob, that almost everyone on this thread would agree with you -- Please make sure the new goodie works properly before you release it.

I think the real objection many of us have is that the developers stated that something specific and very desirable -- Farm 6 and new levels -- was coming soon. I have reviewed all 20 releases since February 19 in detail, and only one other hinted at something specific to come. The "evidence" has been deleted, but in the July 1 release Raul stated that Farm 5 would be released "Friday". After that first Friday passed, most posters to the forum were debating WHICH Friday Raul was referring to.

So that would make twice that the developers have told us something specific was coming and then not been able to fulfill their promise within a reasonable time. Given 20 releases in 194 days, 15 days and counting starts to try one's patience.

Perhaps the developers would be wise to take ellshere's advice and REMEMBER THE FLOWERS!!!

Please don't announce something new until you're releasing it. Actually, it would seem more appropriate that the announcement come first as we log onto our farm! Then we can come to the Forum for details!

20 releases in 294 days should be used as an example of how good they really are to us, not as an example of something negative that they have subjects us to. 15 days in the grander scale of all that they do do for us is really nothing. We all want farms 6 and 7 and 8 and the list could go on for days.

The fact that they gave us a heads up on items to come is also another thing that they do for us because we asked for it. We cannot complain because they do something that we asked them to do.

The information that was changed in the July 1 release was not changed in an effort to "cover up" some devious plot to deceive us. If you read the entire thread there was actually very little complaining about the fact that it was not released on the Friday following that post. We all had a great time talking about how much we enjoyed the game and used the opportunity to make new FT friends and network with each other for game support.

There are some of us that appreciate, nay, even like to have the advance information.

[mjfawver@yahoo.com]

I would like to see Farmtown cash game cards available in Wal-Mart like the YoVille and Farmville cards. They are super easy and wonderful for people who do not want their credit card number on here..PLEASE do this for us!!!!

[lulu836]

Setting up an account with PayPal makes it even easier.

[gtosga]

Originally Posted by mjfawver@yahoo.com

I would like to see Farmtown cash game cards available in Wal-Mart like the YoVille and Farmville cards. They are super easy and wonderful for people who do not want their credit card number on here..PLEASE do this for us!!!!

I would like those cards too ... besides easier and safer for players it would give Farm Town more public exposure

[speedmonkey]

Originally Posted by mjfawver@yahoo.com

I would like to see Farmtown cash game cards available in Wal-Mart like the YoVille and Farmville cards. They are super easy and wonderful for people who do not want their credit card number on here..PLEASE do this for us!!!!

This is a great idea, I actually went looking for one there before I realized that I was thinking about the ones that I had seen for the "other" farm game. You might have more luck getting this done if you post the request in the suggestions thread. The devs actually read those threads looking for new ideas to make the game better.

[jeanieNGMsfarm]

Originally Posted by speedmonkey

This is a great idea, I actually went looking for one there before I realized that I was thinking about the ones that I had seen for the "other" farm game. You might have more luck getting this done if you post the request in the suggestions thread. The devs actually read those threads looking for new ideas to make the game better.

members who want the option you quoted can also just go to the store that has gift cards and get a visa giftcard.. works the same and you can use it to buy farmcash

[BobcatTchai]

I have a feeling the devs won't be taking half measures with the next update. They're no doubt aware that 10-15 new levels won't make much diff to serious players. My tip (based on nothing but lack of sleep and a vivid imagination) is for 35 new levels to round it out at a nice 150 (with more substantial xp gaps between). 35 new decorations and 35 new buildings (1 per level), along with the promised 6th farm (min 250mill cost) will give us all plenty to play for (and with) for some weeks to come