BufftonHeights
04-12-17, 08:28 AM
I feel bad when I see people posting they cannot do the special events because they don't have the resources without spending gems. I am a recent level 50 playing just over a year, and wanted to share some of the tips that have helped me. In addition to the story goals, I gave myself daily/weekly goals that have helped me prepare for these events. Preparing in advance is the key. Here are some of those goals.
1. Send adventures every day (except Thursdays when you may need your keep for an event). The resources these bring back, including the boxed animals, trees, etc come in very handy.
2. Have a plan to upgrade all buildings to at least level 5. Don't wait to be asked. I tried to do at least one a week.
3. Establish and manage minimal levels of certain resources. I won't use a resource for a trade (especially those greedy Elves) if it takes me under my minimum. I try to keep close to max for all crops and basics such as eggs, milk, and wool, and a minimum of 20 for components (e.g., sugar, flour, fancy blocks, fancy beams, essences, simple glue, etc).
4. Especially since the cabbage hut is not being updated lately, spend your three free cabbages every day if for no reason other than to get the six free resources shown.
5. When you have cash, buy extra of the key buildings, e.g., cottages, huts, library, jeweler, marketplace. They can stay at level 1. I resisted doing this at first, but soon realized that if I need to collect from a jeweler 4 times, I need to have more than one jeweler. Keep them in storage, but bring them out on Wednesday so you can start the 22 hour timer.
6. Gold is a big problem and I agree wholeheartedly with those who think it is unfair to need 10 or 15 of a gold item just to participate. This has gotten worse lately, it's almost as if we are being penalized for having the opportunity to own gold mines. Keep a minimum amount of gold on hand and don't use it to upgrade things like the jousting arena unless you are over your minimum.
7. Monsters are annoying, but don't park one unless you already have close to max of things like fur, bones, horns, etc.
I hope this helps someone enjoy future challenges.
1. Send adventures every day (except Thursdays when you may need your keep for an event). The resources these bring back, including the boxed animals, trees, etc come in very handy.
2. Have a plan to upgrade all buildings to at least level 5. Don't wait to be asked. I tried to do at least one a week.
3. Establish and manage minimal levels of certain resources. I won't use a resource for a trade (especially those greedy Elves) if it takes me under my minimum. I try to keep close to max for all crops and basics such as eggs, milk, and wool, and a minimum of 20 for components (e.g., sugar, flour, fancy blocks, fancy beams, essences, simple glue, etc).
4. Especially since the cabbage hut is not being updated lately, spend your three free cabbages every day if for no reason other than to get the six free resources shown.
5. When you have cash, buy extra of the key buildings, e.g., cottages, huts, library, jeweler, marketplace. They can stay at level 1. I resisted doing this at first, but soon realized that if I need to collect from a jeweler 4 times, I need to have more than one jeweler. Keep them in storage, but bring them out on Wednesday so you can start the 22 hour timer.
6. Gold is a big problem and I agree wholeheartedly with those who think it is unfair to need 10 or 15 of a gold item just to participate. This has gotten worse lately, it's almost as if we are being penalized for having the opportunity to own gold mines. Keep a minimum amount of gold on hand and don't use it to upgrade things like the jousting arena unless you are over your minimum.
7. Monsters are annoying, but don't park one unless you already have close to max of things like fur, bones, horns, etc.
I hope this helps someone enjoy future challenges.