Farm Story 2 keeps crashing

[bobbyrae]

The crashes you guys are experiencing are memory crashes. So far crashes will happen with high level farms (level 25+) on iPad 1s, iPod 4s and devices with similar specs (please let me know if your situation is different). We really appreciate everyone who reported what device they're using and what level they are on as this really helps us determine what the problem is.

This becomes more of an issue the higher level you are; higher levels = more items and animations on your farm, causing these memory crashes.

I just barely made it to level 8 and will delete the game. I won't even try to earn the gems from the goal asking me to try to make it to level 11. Forget those gems. I do not have much animation. As you can imagine I do not have many buildings. I only just purchased the dairy to complete one of the challenges. I have one neighbour besides stormie and hardly went visiting. The game, surprisingly, never crashed when I visited other higher level players. It only crashed when it was on my paltry little unexciting farm.

I play on an ipad 2. I guess since the "higher level" part of your diagnosis does not apply, it must then be that my device is inferior so that is why it keeps crashing. Oh well.

Since it appears that you all are having such difficulty fixing this, perhaps you should consider it only fair to continue to update Farm story so that those who cannot play this game won't feel the need to go play another company's farm games?

[minidemon88]

One thing I'm 100% sure was that whenever there's something new coming up, the game will crash non-stop regardless of what device you're on.

[Pippinville]

I have the same problems, this game is a waste of my time. I spend more time reloading than actually playing! TL get the bugs fixed or I will uninstall forever!!!

[rainingdogs444]

Played up to level 41 without any problems but since yesterday it freezes/chrashes as soon as I am trying to open the news stand or trying to send goods. It is so annoying!

Device is an iPad Mini Retina so this shouldn't cause the issue.

[OH__IceBear]

Wow! No news or updates on the crash issues for FarmStory 2 on older devices.

Makes me wonder if they (developers/programmers) gave up, or maybe just don't care so long as they're making money from users of newer devices.
Ultimately the game exists for it's creators to generate income and I don't condemn or deny that right, just let customers know what they may encounter.

I've been hanging in, holding on in hopes of a fix because I do (did) enjoy the game and have spent a lot of time to advance - just to end up where it's difficult or near impossible to go any further.
Yes, I'm disappointed and frustrated, too!
Some days I've spent more time waiting for the game to reload than playing.
I've tried all the suggested means to remedy the problem and, like most, it hasn't helped.
I'd also like to mention that in the past I've used far more graphics intensive apps without any issues, so I'm not so sure that is the problem. Better programing perhaps (less impact on DDR)?
We'd all like to have the latest technology but unfortunately it's not always possible.

My problem now is the same issues as many have already mentioned on this Forum and elsewhere (listed here in order of my priority of importance to play):
- Game crashes when I try to add items to my Shop (90% of the time)
- Game crashes while I'm mining (50% of the time)
- Game crashes when someone visits my Farm (80% of the time)
All of these result in loss of items and actions that had been performed and some are substantial, even resulting in loss of gems earned.
- Game crashes when I open Barn or Silo (80% of the time)
- Game crashes when I'm working on my farm (sometimes not doing anything at all!) (10% of the time)

May I suggest you (TeamLava/Storm8) include the information about the instability issues on older devices that they DO know of in the App Store?
I think it's wrong to leave it to Reviewers to disclose that, or players to find out for themselves after investing time, anticipation, and sometimes money.

FarmStory 2 ver.2.1.7
Level 37

iPad 1st gen
iOS 5.1.1 (build 9B206) {Thanks Apple, for your money hungry limited or lack of support for your own products}
32 GB storage (18 GB free)
256 MB memory (180 MB free)
WiFi - 802.11n on High Speed cable 15 Mb/s

btw... I believe the real issue here is Team Lava's (Storm8's) servers, where game data is saved and transferred. That is key to the game's function and performance.
I can imagine the significant Player base they've acquired and the capacity required to keep up with them. Maybe system (device) upgrades are needed on their part, too! ;-)

[olcastle]

Wow! No news or updates on the crash issues for FarmStory 2 on older devices.

Makes me wonder if they (developers/programmers) gave up, or maybe just don't care so long as they're making money from users of newer devices.

This issue was never fixed for old games like Pet Shop or Castle Story so I don't think they'll fix it for this one.

[PureSocial]

Same here I gave up playing it. It only stays up for about 1-2 minutes then crashes. I have tried everything.

[greywagtail]

Same problems for me. Doing anything in the shop also causes crashing 90% of the time. Also crashes 90% of time when I try to buy a building from the market. I have tried deleting the running thread, resetting the IPad, etc but no improvement. Sometimes it crashes just after I get the last item for the mole/butterfly collection - Grrrr.

This is a real shame because I am enjoying the game

[greywagtail]

The latest upgrade has worked wonders, the game is so much more stable even on my iPad1. Still get the odd crash but nothing like I had before. Thanks Team Lava

[TinksThots]

The latest upgrade has worked wonders, the game is so much more stable even on my iPad1. Still get the odd crash but nothing like I had before. Thanks Team Lava

Ditto this (iPad 1 as well), there's been an incredible difference, I can actually say I'm amazed. Thanks TL. Step in the right direction at last! {*^_^*}