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Update - May 21st - Friend invite and foreshadowing events - Discussion

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  • Pameow (AU1)Pameow (AU1) AU1 Posts: 266
    edited 23.05.2015
    maxiroy2 wrote: »
    I am sorry that people are upset. I don't understand how this is bullying though or how you get that this is bullying? Not trying to say that your opinion is invalid, I am truly trying to understand why you would classify it as this.

    It is bullying because if you don't do as they say you get hit with a big punishment. That is you stand to miss out on 10% of Island funds. Ten percent of over one hundred millionfarm cash to complete the three tasks on an island is a whopping, great, enormous bully.

    I trust that clarifies things for you.
  • Lilypaddle (INT1)Lilypaddle (INT1) Posts: 614
    edited 23.05.2015
    Pameow wrote: »
    It is bullying because if you don't do as they say you get hit with a big punishment. That is you stand to miss out on 10% of Island funds. Ten percent of over one hundred millionfarm cash to complete the three tasks on an island is a whopping, great, enormous bully.

    I trust that clarifies things for you.

    I still don't see what the big deal is. But that is just me. And I still don't see how this is bullying. You aren't being forced to do it. I put this in the same classification as gold buying. If you buy gold you get benefits. If you participate in this friend thing you get benefits. If you choose not to participate it really is no different than before they added this friend feature. As for spamming, asking a friend to play this game and then sending them a link isn't spamming them.

    If a game caused me this much distress I don't know why I would keep playing it? However, if you want to be upset about it then I will be the first person to say that is your right. And I will always say that you have the right to voice your displeasure. But I don't see how this is bullying at all so we will have to just agree to disagree on that.
  • NaseerGamer (IN1)NaseerGamer (IN1) Posts: 15
    edited 23.05.2015
    Hey bigfarm,

    I asked some of my friends before this update. They disliked the game. They all play some other games. Whats the next update? Add an advertisement banner on our farms. Give 10 gold for clicking on the link.
  • Mohammed ZainMohammed Zain Posts: 1
    edited 23.05.2015
    How to invite friends??????
  • carrianne9 (GB1)carrianne9 (GB1) GB1 Posts: 60
    edited 23.05.2015
    i have been playing this for a while and any friends that i thought might enjoy playing i invited ages ago and they are already playing so i cannot do the task anyway. instead of inventing these impossible tasks why don't they suggest it and ask for feedback before placing it on the farm. when we have a major change at work we trial it first why can't ggs do the same then they would have known how unpopular it would be.
  • alysadyanalbertalysadyanalbert Posts: 1
    edited 23.05.2015
    Where would I send this one?
  • Mina0o (INT1)Mina0o (INT1) Posts: 1,309
    edited 23.05.2015
    From the official announcement:
    Level-Up dialogue - New unlocked expansions are no longer displayed for reaching certain high levels in which all expansions have already been unlocked.

    I just reached level 103, it's bee a long time since I bought mt very last plot of land but:

    R96OviN.png

    I still get these. So what exactly did GGS change?
  • nickiofoz (AU1)nickiofoz (AU1) Posts: 3
    edited 23.05.2015
    I had a friend from Japan say she joined using my link but she doesn't appear as a friend on my farm and I can't find her on the AU1 server at all. However a local friend has appeared. Any advice?
  • Jiesta (NL1)Jiesta (NL1) Posts: 6,557
    edited 23.05.2015
    Mina0o wrote: »
    From the official announcement:



    I just reached level 103, it's bee a long time since I bought mt very last plot of land but:

    R96OviN.png

    I still get these. So what exactly did GGS change?

    You are right Mina, I levelled up yesterday and noticed no changes too.
  • CathyD (INT1)CathyD (INT1) INT1 Posts: 958
    edited 23.05.2015
    My clipboard won't open at all, how do I get the link thats i saved to it( invite friends) why can't I just copy and paste it instead of sending it the clipboard, i have friends that want to join but i can't get the link

    If you're sending an e-mail to someone, to invite them, you should only have to click your "paste" icon and the link should copy directly into your e-mail.
  • Yakoska (US1)Yakoska (US1) Posts: 1,631
    edited 23.05.2015
    Moving my post, feel free to delete.
  • Kaiowas (NL1)Kaiowas (NL1) Posts: 153
    edited 23.05.2015
    catsclaw wrote: »
    Post on logging into game:- Get ready to win the jackpot in the next update! Friendship airport will give you a key advantage in upcoming events.

    So this is way game is going - I bring other people into the game or I get penalised.
    Problem is my friends are already playing.

    I also look on this as a form of bullying.
    Do as we say or you will suffer.

    Interesting way to run game.


    I agree this is far worse then I expected (and I didn't expect a lot of good things) ; Now I will have the whole time 0 friends in my face. And I have a task that will never be completed! And I get a disadvantage in upcoming things! Way to go! **** ***
  • Kaiowas (NL1)Kaiowas (NL1) Posts: 153
    edited 23.05.2015
    Jiesta wrote: »
    You are right Mina, I levelled up yesterday and noticed no changes too.

    same here as i levelled today
  • RubyfarmerRubyfarmer Posts: 90
    edited 23.05.2015
    If there's one thing I've learnt while playing this game there's no point complaining... the bottom line $$$ is what makes the decisions! I just try to ignore the crap I don't like now... as long as it doesn't interfere with my game, when it does... I'll find something else to occupy my mind. ;)

    btw there's a thread here:

    http://en.board.goodgamestudios.com/bigfarm/showthread.php?139254-Invites-to-Start-a-New-Farm&goto=newpost

    if you need friends :)
  • edited 23.05.2015
    but all the ways to send it are locked!!
  • Kamilcom (GB1)Kamilcom (GB1) Posts: 1,499
    edited 23.05.2015
    Rubyfarmer wrote: »
    If there's one thing I've learnt while playing this game there's no point complaining... the bottom line $$$ is what makes the decisions! I just try to ignore the crap I don't like now... as long as it doesn't interfere with my game, when it does... I'll find something else to occupy my mind. ;)

    Complaining is absolutely legitimate form of feedback to the service provider. That's one of the major means through which they learn how they are doing in terms of customer satisfaction. And this customer satisfaction has profound effect on the bottom line you mention. So sure there is a point to complaining. :)

    With the rest you are right that there are other things to do if by whatever reason this game turns into something which no longer brings any satisfaction to us players. :)
  • Barrkley (US1)Barrkley (US1) Posts: 84
    edited 23.05.2015
    Like the country fair event a lot. Think it is great fun. STRONGLY dislike the friend event. Not a feature I will ever use so will sit there idle for duration. STRONGLY like the mentoring new players without having to invite them to join coop idea instead.
  • RunsWivScissors (GB1)RunsWivScissors (GB1) GB1 Posts: 6,633
    edited 23.05.2015
    When you click the button, its like clicking "copy", you can then just "paste" the link into emails or chat messages to your friends. When they click the link it takes them to the login screen, where they can start a farm & it will automatically link them to you as a friend.
  • gwen62 (INT1)gwen62 (INT1) INT1 Posts: 27
    edited 23.05.2015
    OK so I invited my sister, to play this game, just so I could get rid of that invite a farm friend task, . So it seems that the task is not to invite a friend but to get a farm friend. GGS there is a difference.
  • Carolaturner (GB1)Carolaturner (GB1) GB1 Posts: 38
    edited 23.05.2015
    this friends things is the worst thing ever my friends would not be my friends any longer if bombarded Them with
    request to join big farm that is why i dont play facebook games
  • Yakoska (US1)Yakoska (US1) Posts: 1,631
    edited 23.05.2015
    gwen622 wrote: »
    OK so I invited my sister, to play this game, just so I could get rid of that invite a farm friend task, . So it seems that the task is not to invite a friend but to get a farm friend. GGS there is a difference.

    Just want to reinforce this one. The game is picky about its language in terms of "Start Milk" (but not goat milk) etc. The language on this task should at least (if not removed) be precise.

    -Y
  • Tralfazz (US1)Tralfazz (US1) US1 Posts: 136
    edited 23.05.2015
    Spam your friends and enemies and IF they join using your link you get a bonus, AND advantages in parts of the game. So how long until they start doing the same thing with this "feature" as they are doing with the current missions and farm equipment tasks?? Where you do them or get penalties.
    It's really nothing more than a pyramid scheme with bribery added on to make it more interesting.

    The fair seems like it's OK so far. One suggestion for it and all other events. Remove the "days left" tag and just have the actual hours on the tag instead. MUCH less confusion that way.
  • FilipeczekFilipeczek Posts: 275
    edited 23.05.2015
    Barrkley wrote: »
    Like the country fair event a lot. Think it is great fun. STRONGLY dislike the friend event. Not a feature I will ever use so will sit there idle for duration. STRONGLY like the mentoring new players without having to invite them to join coop idea instead.

    I think exactly the same! The fair event is great! And about inviting anyone: no way, I will not write to friends and family with a question: "hey, would you play this game?" If they wanted to play game I recommend they would ask me, otherwise I assume they are not interested in playing computer games or can easily find something nice IF NEEDED.
    It's the same like in some shops and stores, I came to buy book and pen and they ask if I don't want to take also some sweets but why? I can easily find sweets if I wanted so why bother with this question... Yes, I think it can be called "spamming".
    ..
    Helping a new player is something I would happily do though. :D

    And one more time: the fair event is really nice!!!! :D
  • amaprincess1 (US1)amaprincess1 (US1) Posts: 636
    edited 23.05.2015
    OK, I'm way too lazy to scroll. If I invite my wife and we are on the same server and same ISP and IP number... TOS violation or now within the rules?
  • Uncle John (GB1)Uncle John (GB1) GB1 Posts: 11,004
    edited 23.05.2015
    I've just noticed a GGS email in my spam folder announcing the Horse tournament and County Fair.
    Right at the bottom it refers to "
    the upcoming county fair and candy farm"
    Why does this make me think that it's just going to be another temporary farm tricked out with some different graphics and words. Instead of penguins and peacocks shall we have peppermints?
  • Yakoska (US1)Yakoska (US1) Posts: 1,631
    edited 23.05.2015
    I've just noticed a GGS email in my spam folder announcing the Horse tournament and County Fair.
    Right at the bottom it refers to "
    the upcoming county fair and candy farm"
    Why does this make me think that it's just going to be another temporary farm tricked out with some different graphics and words. Instead of penguins and peacocks shall we have peppermints?

    I didn't get the email, even after checking because someone told me to when I made this comment earlier. But does seem to be headed that way.

    -Y
  • Dara (SKN1)Dara (SKN1) SKN1 Posts: 2,638
    edited 23.05.2015
    OK, I'm way too lazy to scroll. If I invite my wife and we are on the same server and same ISP and IP number... TOS violation or now within the rules?

    You must tell to support about "family farming", 2 accounts in same server, house, computer.
    I just did, when i invited my sister. Had a ticket and waiting for an answer now. But it should be okay
  • edited 23.05.2015
    I am flabbergasted that you need to solicit people to join this game in order to do well in upcoming events. I have no desire to bother my friends who aren't interested in this type of online game to join one. I understand the concept but am upset that my unwillingness to recruit new players will work against me.
  • CloudzCloudz Posts: 3
    edited 23.05.2015
    I agree. I know some are enjoying this feature. It's just not for me.
  • Kamilcom (GB1)Kamilcom (GB1) Posts: 1,499
    edited 24.05.2015
    Filipeczek wrote: »
    I think exactly the same! The fair event is great! And about inviting anyone: no way, I will not write to friends and family with a question: "hey, would you play this game?" If they wanted to play game I recommend they would ask me, otherwise I assume they are not interested in playing computer games or can easily find something nice IF NEEDED.
    It's the same like in some shops and stores, I came to buy book and pen and they ask if I don't want to take also some sweets but why? I can easily find sweets if I wanted so why bother with this question... Yes, I think it can be called "spamming".
    .. :D

    That's a nice point about those sweets. There's too much agresive and redundant marketing around. :)
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