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Grasshopper2222's avatar
8 years ago

Platinum keys refund

I have accumulated many platinum keys and cash from the mayor competitions. I enjoy it much but I'm worried about spending my hard won gains.
My worry is that  sometime in the future, new special buildings will be launched, which I wont be able to get if I have spent my keys.
Without any refund for buildings that take platinum keys I'm nervous about making mistakes.
I do not understand why not give full refund for specialization buildings that need keys, especially the platinum ones, since gold ones are easier.

I put a lot of effort wining those keys fair and square and then I am punished if i made the wrong choice or use the keys before a new update with better choices.

I understand that there are events when you can buy platinum key buildings for half price, and it's reasonable to only give half refund, but give at least that.

4 Replies

  • Confidence young grasshopper, the key to success is confidence (talent, charm, wit also play a part). Why the concern, don’t stress...you did it once you can do it again. Worry is but a thief in the night stealing your happiness...dare I say it - “Don’t worry be happy” 🎶  (for those of a certain age you’re welcome, you’ll sing it in your mind most of the day) 🎶 

    Just my way of saying enjoy the game - one of the best parts of the core game is decision making. Decisive action is necessary to be successful and whether you make what you deem a mistake or not doesn’t really matter - it’s how you move forward that does. If there’s something you would like to add to your city and it’s worth the investment, do it. You can’t always wait for the next great thing...more likely than not it might not be be as great as you hoped and if it is you’ll be motivated and find a way to properly secure it.

    Good luck in whatever you elect to do but don’t ponder too much...I have a friend that says “thinking gets in the way of the work” - relax, have fun enjoy the game. Save that worry for your upcoming test, be it calculus or a blood test (I study all night for those) 🙂

    Take care.

  • Grasshopper2222's avatar
    Grasshopper2222
    8 years ago

    Very good. Love that answer.

    I still would like to get a refund. I have won 10 times, and had a few second places (off season) but will not win ever again once I'm higher level. That's the trick , win at lower lvls and then build stuff. I want to get to a huge population without cheating, and I'm going to have fun doing it. Would be nice to be able to get some refund though, if in that fun journey I happen to do a few mistakes, as I already did...

    It's all good not to think, but planning and being efficient is what I like. To each it's own, right?

    You are a fun person! Thanks so much for your answer!

  • PinnacleValley's avatar
    PinnacleValley
    8 years ago

    Thanks Grasshopper for the kind words, I’m glad I entertained someone other than myself. 🙂 Life’s way too short not to laugh when you can.

    I wish you the best!

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago
    Agreed it’s real frustrating that I had to do my progress of platinum keys over again. I worked so hard to achieve a building.

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