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New Co-ops. Whats the point?
No one above level 11 wants to join.
Even those, between levels 20 and 35 that say they are looking to join a coop I have approached and not one has replied.
I have driven and funded The Golden Wolf Co-op to 8 / 9 level mainly through my work and that of one other but no one else wants to join
How can you make a new co-op work?
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When you start a new cooperative, you begin with nothing except yourself and a desire to make something that will grow and last for a long time to come. All cooperatives go through some initial growing pains. You'll feel frustration that there does not seem to be players who want to join, or join but fail to help contribute. All I can say is that you must continue to be patient. Don't give up! If you are determined, you will eventually succeed! Good Luck!
http://en.board.goodgamestudios.com/bigfarm/showthread.php?113176-quot-Travellers-quot-services-on-offer&p=1304134&viewfull=1#post1304134
Hope this helps :-)
It is really frustrating.
But I guess you are right farmerjohn 'patience' really is the key to this game.
Yes, most aren't useful. Most join, then don't log in for a few days. I boot them. Try new ones. 90% aren't any good, so they get booted, but if you get 10, you'll end up with one good one, and it works, albeit unevenly.
I only care if they join the projects. If they don't, they simply have to go. Just keep booting the degenerate members, and you'll end up with good ones. If you don't, your good members will leave.
Yes, they start at low levels in most cases, but who cares? I'd rather have a level one that's active, wants to work with projects, and actively participates than a level 100 that does nothing but take up a spot. The former will move up as they play, the latter may never improve. I care much more about the person than the level for that reason.
Perhaps coops should only be available after initial game has been learnt,
say somewhere between levels 16 and 20
I think thats where the problem lies
I state again. A person should wait according to my previous post.
And yes, I maintain and update a blog for my coop which also talks about bigfarm startegies and play
One member under level 25 out of 17 doesnt strike me as a coop open to newbies.
As stated earlier I'm just gonna have to be (more) patient on this one
and keep recycling lower level players until I get 3 or 4 good ones.
That may be my problem it then takes a week or more to realise they are not active/contributing.
And the whole recruiting process starts again
When you first receive an applicant, don't accept immediately. See if they continue to grow.
This person is more likely to continue playing as apposed to others that sit and wait to be accepted.
Second: You can use the ranking system and start from your level and work down (best solution!).
Anyone that has the magnifying glass symbol is looking for a co-op. Message them (in game) and also send them an invite. You may have to send 10 to 15 to get 1 or 2 to join. This is how my Deputy has recruited at least half our members (and I have just recruited 1 the other day myself). Most of them work out and I think you will see a better retention rate.
Good luck and remember; this game requires patience.
**Also.. I had some random person in game message me with a question calling me "neighbor". ??
I messaged him back with an answer and an offer to join. He thanked me for the information, but declined to join. While I am more inclined to help members of my co-op (primarily), I will still help others.
I was very lucky when I started playing because I knew the basics already from helping my mum (who is our co-op leader) when I visited her on weekends and stuff. I would do missions for her, harvest and even send her boat on occasion. I got so hooked on the game I started my own farm and played for 14hrs straight on my first day. Because I already knew someone in the game I just messaged my mum and told her I needed to join a co-op and she sent me an invite.
Since some people in the rankings appear to be looking for a coop but may actually be inactive for a long time, I always check the ranking system for the current week as well, to see if they played the game recently.