New Release -- December 22nd, 2009

[swordsman]

I hate to say this, but this change is the worst I have ever seen. I don't see the fluid movement of the avatar, just jerky harvesting and plowing now. Takes longer and is frustrating. I agree "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". You broke a system that needed some improvement, not a total breakdown. I waited a long time for improvements and challenges, now the challenges are here, just harvesting and plowing, but I don't see any real improvements. Just my opinion, which I'm sure will be ignored, as always.

[vales]

Glad that the lost xp's and coins is being addressed, and hopefully corrected soon.

This new harvesting and plowing, might help that issue, but it sure has slowed me down. Instead of a steady hand with these task, I have to hesitate for each plot. Also, the wait I am busy, block where I am at.

As for collisions, farmers need to limit on how many they hire for the size of crops they have, along with having harvesters and plowers going at the same time.

With this new method I have left several jobs tonight, very frustrating.

Hopefully, I dont' get carpel tunnel with this new method, right now my wrist and hand is aching, so will end this message.

[Prada]

I love this new way . thank you .

yes a little slower but at least we get things done properly.
maybe people will stop hiring 5 people to harvest a field .

no more mouse trackers to gobble all the fields, no more collisions, yes there was a lot of them two's .

people just ruined it for themselves. so there .

suck it up .

[IzzysGirl]

Originally Posted by Prada

I love this new way . thank you .

yes a little slower but at least we get things done properly.
maybe people will stop hiring 5 people to harvest a field .

no more mouse trackers to gobble all the fields, no more collisions, yes there was a lot of them two's .

people just ruined it for themselves. so there .

suck it up .

Yea they will stop hiring 5 people alright, and hire 10 because it will take longer for them to harvest and plow LOL

[starmaster]

Originally Posted by Prada

I love this new way . thank you .

yes a little slower but at least we get things done properly.
maybe people will stop hiring 5 people to harvest a field .

no more mouse trackers to gobble all the fields, no more collisions, yes there was a lot of them two's .

people just ruined it for themselves. so there .

suck it up .

wrong answer. Now instead of hiring one person I will hire at least 3 to cover the one person that will quit. And instead of waiting for them to get done harvesting so they can plow I will hire new people to plow. It is definitely gonna suck but I can't take 3 hours to do my farm. To top it off, you can't que ahead so you can actually chat with the owner. So much for the social angle. And that was the best part of the game.

[silvia8917]

Originally Posted by Prada

I love this new way . thank you .

yes a little slower but at least we get things done properly.
maybe people will stop hiring 5 people to harvest a field .

no more mouse trackers to gobble all the fields, no more collisions, yes there was a lot of them two's .

people just ruined it for themselves. so there .

suck it up .

No, I won't stop but START hiring 5 people to harvest a field, to get things done faster.

If FT wants to limit the number of employees, then limit the number of employees, not going to one field at a time.




On a further note, I was still getting timed-out and received no coins with this new arrangement. Oh joy.

[Skeeter23451]

Originally Posted by Prada

I love this new way . thank you .

yes a little slower but at least we get things done properly.
maybe people will stop hiring 5 people to harvest a field .

no more mouse trackers to gobble all the fields, no more collisions, yes there was a lot of them two's .

people just ruined it for themselves. so there .

suck it up .

Most people who have new computers would love this but not all players are fortunate enough to have those..thats why some players like it..I am a fast clicker but if my computer dosen't respond as fast then the one who does gets it so...and I know because I was harvesting a field today with a lady who had a duo core computer she ran me almost off the job moving so fast so plz don't go there...I think FarmTown will suck this one up unless they can figure out how to be fair for all and not just the elite players!

[pamfosterling]

Originally Posted by Prada

I love this new way . thank you .

yes a little slower but at least we get things done properly.
maybe people will stop hiring 5 people to harvest a field .

no more mouse trackers to gobble all the fields, no more collisions, yes there was a lot of them two's .

people just ruined it for themselves. so there .

suck it up .

Are you serious? Hiring more people to get the field done in a reasonable amount of time is just going to slow the system, stretch the server, and create more lag time. People aren't going to hire less people...they will hire more. There are more races to a square the way it is now. And more people tripping over each other and competing for fields. Most of those who harvest and plow quickly are courteous workers. Why has Farm Town catered to those who gobble holes in fields? Ridiculous

[chicalita]

Originally Posted by vales

Hopefully, I dont' get carpel tunnel with this new method, right now my wrist and hand is aching, so will end this message.

I know exactly what you mean by this. My wrist really ached after plowing and the tension in my shoulders due to frustration of re clicking plowing plots.

[smokinjo]

This update completely kills the wonderful social aspect of this game.

Normally, when harvesting for someone solo, you can click a few squares, get ahead, and chat a little with the farmer, then click some more, then chat a little more, etc.

Now you have to concentrate on your clicking, and it is hard to get the timing right so you don't miss squares.
I found it very stressful - not fun.
I won't be playing again as long as it is like this.

Thanks for the voice here!

Tony G.