New Release -- May 21, 2010

[CynthiaSue]

Originally Posted by Saylorgirl

I really don't see how being at a level 80 puts you at a disadvantage. I have been an 80 for some time now but I had saved my farm cash and not bought flags, etc. I then was able to use it for facilities. When I ran out I used "pay pal". I hope they don't raise the levels for awhile, I enjoy being at the top and don't want to plant raspberries again to get there.

The way it puts a level person at a disadvantage is that most people who had been on the game that long, had no idea facilities or anything else like this was coming so spent their farmcash on decorative items. People who are at a low level buy with full knowledge of all the facilities out and can choose with more knowledge. It is amazing to me that some people can not see this. And using paypal is not an option for lots of people because they just cannot afford to spend money on online games. I hadn't spent alot of my farmcash and was able to buy some facilities when they came out. However, it was just because I didn't see anything I wanted. I was at the top level and had nothing to shoot for anymore, so bought a lake and another small item just to decorate. I can totally see how many people may have done the same thing, and they are definitely at a disadvantage to newer players who knew of all the facilities before spending their farmcash.

That said, if you happen to have a neighbor who has definitely quit teh game and has some farmcash, you could ask them to buy you a facility as they are able to choose send when going to the ingame store and they can choose to send you the facility. I have a couple of family members who bought me a facility as they simply never plan to play the game, so will never use it.

[dottyF]

I play 4 other games besides FT and I have not seen one yet that doesnt offer things for sale instead of coins. Im not spending money on some of the other games and it doesnt bother me because I can live without the stuff and still play. There are so many ways to play ft and enough to do without spending money that could keep a person busy 24/7. Actually its the only game Ive seen that after a few clicks you can do much else. I do get extra stuff on FT but if I didnt want to they have given plenty facilities for coin purchase too.
We are at level 30 a long time. They came 60 and then came 80. So I dont see a surprise coming when we go to level 100 with more decorative items added or see more facilities added. There will still be people starting at the beginning of the game and will have even more items available for them than I had when I started.
Thats what happens when the game continues to grow.