New Release -- November 12th, 2010

[SueW170]

Not going to happen. Folks can post as many comments as they wish here on the Forum or even contact the developers directly; however, there are probably enough players who will purchase the 4x4 tools (in part because of the incentive to use them at the MP to earn coins more quickly) that the negative comments most probably won't carry the day.
And, incidentally, I'm not planning to get the 4x4 tools. Will just play along at my slower pace, relative to some, and enjoy the game as time permits.
Only if a large majority of players refused to purchase the cash tools would it have sufficient impact for the developers to change the rules. Doubt those who can't afford to or choose not to get these tools will have enough impact.

Originally Posted by KIMMYT

Letting farmers use "cash tools" is going to put those of us without the power tools out of work. I have been on several jobs where the another farmer on the same job has the power tools and wipes out the job before I even get started. Many of us don't have enough real money to buy virtual tools to keep up........Maybe you should let EVERYONE use their harvesters & tractors regardless if they paid cash or coin for them?

[LibrarianLee]

Originally Posted by SueW170

Not going to happen. Folks can post as many comments as they wish here on the Forum or even contact the developers directly; however, there are probably enough players who will purchase the 4x4 tools (in part because of the incentive to use them at the MP to earn coins more quickly) that the negative comments most probably won't carry the day.
And, incidentally, I'm not planning to get the 4x4 tools. Will just play along at my slower pace, relative to some, and enjoy the game as time permits.
Only if a large majority of players refused to purchase the cash tools would it have sufficient impact for the developers to change the rules. Doubt those who can't afford to or choose not to get these tools will have enough impact.

I don't believe this at all. First of all, I think there are many of us who notice quickly that others farmers on a job aren't going so fast. I think most of us will probably back off and on our own, be "fair." Secondly, I've always hated it when too many workers are hired for one farm. If there's only one worker there, the farmer will be pleased with how fast the job is done. And, I don't see anyone standing in the market determined to only hire someone with power tools. You hire, you take what you get and consider that part of the game. Besides, some folks have always worked "slow" with, or without power tools. I have a much older neighbor than me and now it's such a pleasure to see her be able to work faster and not feel embarrassed that she's going so slow. C'mon...most of us are just plain old nice folks and we adjust on our own so that others have a chance. Most of us that I have met even go out of their way to help others level up. Trust your neighbors and friends a little bit more and just have fun making a lovely farm!

[LibrarianLee]

Oops...I quoted the wrong post - I'm so sorry. My response was for the individual who believes that workers are going to be put out of business by those of us using power tools. My apologies for the confusion.