Feeder Cities
I know that some players do share their devices with other players, like a sibling etc but I would estimate about 95% are the same player with a secondary city which produces resources which are then...
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That's just it though. You're using a feeder city to skirt around the imposed limitations the game has in place for you to either spend time, resources or SimCash on to achieve. I have a lot trouble finding expansion and storage resources and have to rely on thought bubbles, or trader HQ to receive, or spend SimCash. If I had a feeder city then it would reduce my time to make upgrades by half - therefore I probably wouldn't be spending any SimCash for those last few items in order to make the upgrade. Having to store all of these expansion items puts a stress on my storage capacity, which limits how many items I can make which then makes it difficult to get make progress on Epic buildings or CoM. Having a feeder city essentially doubles my capacity to store and/or make new products making those aspects of the game far easier and me less likely to spend SimCash.
Therefore yes I agree with the OP. Feeder cities are not within the spirit of the game. If EA decides not to put an end to it (which I'm guessing they probably won't) the only alternative is to equalize the benefit feeder cities have by requiring more and more resources to make progress within the game. In my opinion they already have started doing this considering how difficult the last few expansions have been.
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In the end, I just don't really take games that serious. They are meant to be fun and a pleasure yet I have seen players just go crazy about not ranking at a certain level, not advancing as fast as they want or feel they should. It's the journey, not the end that matters. Tinker around. Do what you want to do in the game. If you don't want to do Mayor contest but want some keys, do the easier things. If anyone is getting stressed about playing the game they are playing for the wrong reason and in the end you will be met with frustration and that's exactly what in app games want you to do because they hope you will knee * and spend to advance. I have a monthly allowance for in game spending and they aren't getting rich off of me. Sometimes I am in the mood to throw myself into contests sometimes I just want to work on expanding inventory. These games with in app purchases actually hire psychological help to find ways to encourage and get people to spend money, that's just so wrong, wrong, wrong. If you get disgusted about something put down the game, THINK, and reframe. Is a silly virtual app worth it. Consider giving your self spending treat when you are calm and have had time to think about it realistically. That's what I really don't like about these games. They tinker with people's psyche by dangling something in front of faces and making them think they've missed out on something. If the company folded tomorrow the city would be gone and all that money spent people will later look back and feel foolish. Life isn't in this game. It's out there and what everyone can do with their extra time can be profoundly more rewarding. Make a real miniature Shire or other enhancing activities. Enjoy this a little on the side. Video games are not bad per se. We do learn things and they can be fun. The most valuable lesson I learned was moderation in every respect. I am not free from falling into the pit holes. Our mistakes are lessons if we change the approach. I just like to help people. I want to run in app purchasing out of business because there are ways to do it that are realistic, affordable, and doesn't manipulate players. That's also why I don't Facebook. A bunch of this sign in with Facebook * is because Facebook gives kick backs to companies so they can get your information for people who go that way. Have fun, spend wisely and don't let them make you feel like you've missed out on a thing and in the end the one who misses out is them and they made their own bed. Peace out gang!
