New Release -- December 22nd, 2009 - UPDATE

[tlc_24_88@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by iots028

The only way the new way is just as fast is if you are very slow. Physically impossible.

You are so wrong. I've had multiple people comment on how fast I was before and I still move just as fast with the new way because I work in an organized way, harvesting and plowing in straight lines. The only way it is slow is if you skip around.

[Little Hoss]

Originally Posted by iots028

The only way the new way is just as fast is if you are very slow. Physically impossible.

Nah, you're wrong, I was always complimented on how fast I was at harvesting and plowing using the old queing method and have been complimented a few times today at how quick I've mastered the new method. It just takes skill and co-ordination.

Have ya noticed how many more people have posted in this latest thread that the new method is actually good???

They're the ones who've given it a chance and actually get it.

[Token]

Originally Posted by Little Hoss

Nah, you're wrong, I was always complimented on how fast I was at harvesting and plowing using the old queing method and have been complimented a few times today at how quick I've mastered the new method. It just takes skill and co-ordination.

Have ya noticed how many more people have posted in this latest thread that the new method is actually good???

They're the ones who've given it a chance and actually get it.

Then please explain how it is faster. I always plow in a line in order. Since the clicks are queued, I can go as fast as possible. If there is a better way to use the new method maybe you could share it.

[vhradice]

Please don't go back. I read through the post yesterday - all 30+ pages. The biggest conplaint was it was too slow. I beg to differ. I just plowed a 700+ farm in about 5 minues. It was a little slow getting started. Initialization took about 30 seconds. After that it was almost as fast as I could move my mouse and click. The biggest problem I had was moving the mouse while still holding down the button and moving the screen.

If you want to fix something - how about the connection lost problem. I was on and lost it twice doing the same field for a friend. What is the proper procedure to follow when the connection is lost to get back to the field I was doing when it happened? I have tried some things like clicking Save twice, disconnecting and reconnecting, waiting. All to no avail. I would like to hear from the developers the proper way. I have lost much time, coins, and XP because of this.
Thank you

[Travis (The Plower)]

Originally Posted by Little Hoss

Nah, you're wrong, I was always complimented on how fast I was at harvesting and plowing using the old queing method and have been complimented a few times today at how quick I've mastered the new method. It just takes skill and co-ordination.

Have ya noticed how many more people have posted in this latest thread that the new method is actually good???

They're the ones who've given it a chance and actually get it.

Nah, you are actually wrong. I get compliments on every job that I do and I think that this new update sucks!! Lack of skill and coordination is not why people are upset. They are upset because it is sooooo much slower this way than it was before the update. I was hired for a harvest job last night on a farm full of blueberries and I asked the farmer to hire other people to help me because I got so frustrated at how long it was taking me to harvest. I felt bad for the farmer who was waiting for me to harvest for her.

The new method is not "acually good". I think the new method is the the worst idea since Daewoo decided to build cars, LOL.

[Little Hoss]

Originally Posted by Travis (The Plower)

Nah, you are actually wrong. I get compliments on every job that I do and I think that this new update sucks!! Lack of skill and coordination is not why people are upset. They are upset because it is sooooo much slower this way than it was before the update. I was hired for a harvest job last night on a farm full of blueberries and I asked the farmer to hire other people to help me because I got so frustrated at how long it was taking me to harvest. I felt bad for the farmer who was waiting for me to harvest for her.

The new method is not "acually good". I think the new method is the the worst idea since Daewoo decided to build cars, LOL.

You obviously don't get it. I'm a FAST WORKER, and I can harvest or plow a farm just as fast (if not faster) with the new update as I could before. It just takes a bit of Skill, Co-Ordination and Stratedgy. Unlike the old way.

What's it matter anyway? The Devs have already decided to give in to the people who like the easy way.

(That Daewoo joke was a good one lol)

[archerb55]

there needs to be a change from the old way that is true, however this change is not the answer either. i am a fast worker and work in a consistant pattern, the server time out is a big problem and when you work fast after a bit the counters stop counting so you have to slow down for it to catch up again. but this new idea in its present for is not viable either. when moving from the start to an area of the field to begin your work it takes forever for the avatar to get there and you can't go more than one click until it does. same problem when you finish one patch and go to another way too slow getting there...... the enlarged icons are aggravating especially since your avatar goes with the clicks now. the good thing about this new way is that these people that like to come in and just randomly start clicking away (and i think they do this to make others mad) to refine their technique. as far as a limit on hiring i think some limit is needed. what that limit is i am not sure. 3 to harvest and 2 to plow max ? i have worked farms where i have actually counted 25 workers...... that is rediculous it loads up the servers and i find that that is when i lose xp or coin or freeze up.... changes need to be made and this try is not the right answer

[hhunting]

Originally Posted by Little Hoss

Nah, you're wrong, I was always complimented on how fast I was at harvesting and plowing using the old queing method and have been complimented a few times today at how quick I've mastered the new method. It just takes skill and co-ordination.

Have ya noticed how many more people have posted in this latest thread that the new method is actually good???

They're the ones who've given it a chance and actually get it.

Actually, this new version was not as good as the old old version -- at least then you could stand at the head of a row and get all the ones below it. With the new version your avatar has to move every turn. I've been doing this a while and really did work this through several farms before posting. I don't have time to do this new version -- I had given up on FT because of the time required until the fast farming came into place. I LOVE this game and my daughter loves this game, but if it takes an hour to harvest and plow we won't be able to play. Thank you again to the devs for reverting to the previous version!

[MsAngelita]

I only hire 1 to 2 people on my farm at a time .. I like the faster harvesting & Plowing better ... this mess that U have done is BADDDDDDDD .. go back to the faster harvesting ... someone is always gonna complain .. no matter whatcha do ... just keep making it bigger & better .. we need to expand more & to Level up more ... 60 isn't enough ....

[Roozter]

It's wrong for people to assume that those who do not like the old, old way are greedy, inconsiderate, selfish, jump all over the place, don't give it a chance, etc, etc!
I always harvest/plow in a straight line preferably top to bottom, left to right. Jumping around is a waste of time and inefficient due to the erratic cursor movement. I try to go to an unused area and not to crowd anyone out.
If I feel there are too many workers I just thank the farmer and leave...there's always another job.
I try to be polite and considerate even if others are not. Sooner or later you will run into that person again. Plus, it pays off because people ask to be buddies or neighbors and that makes it more fun and interesting.
Yes, I have a good computer and pretty fast connection which I sacrifice to pay for, so why should I be penalized for those that do not (particularly if they are content to work at a slower pace)? "Equalizing" the playing field is like "dumbing down" our public schools...playing to the lowest common denominator shouldn't be the goal, but to encourage improvement even if it is "just a game"!
For me the issue is time...I work, commute, have family, etc. and already put many hours into this...if some "improvement" adds more time commitment I just may not be able to continue even though I enjoy it very much. I'm sure there are lots of other people in the same boat.
So please, THINK, before you spout off about the rotten characteristics of your fellow farmers...

Roozter