I wondered the same but have just done a rough timing and they're still spawning at about 1 every 5 minutes. Maybe the perception is due to the tap zone expanding thanks to the HQ upgrades, i.e. one tap often zapping multiple crims now.

montmorencyj wrote:I wondered the same but have just done a rough timing and they're still spawning at about 1 every 5 minutes. Maybe the perception is due to the tap zone expanding thanks to the HQ upgrades, i.e. one tap often zapping multiple crims now.That is true, although I hadn't done any recently. It does seem about right again now, but I definitely think it was lower right at the beginning, because I was down by half, so because there's been a few updates in the last few days, I wonder if there was an update mistake we all missed.Ah well, at least it's okay again now! Got Super Jeb this morning, and I'm disappointed there's no quest line! After Lisa's history report comment, it could've given her something to do in a quiet event for her!!

montmorencyj wrote:AOFIGO009 wrote:Ah well, at least it's okay again now! Got Super Jeb this morning, and I'm disappointed there's no quest line! After Lisa's history report comment, it could've given her something to do in a quiet event for her!!That would have been great!Lack of quests is my personal bugbear with events. Whilst this is a great event I'm not sure it beats Stonecutters. That had a daily little puzzle to solve and a task for a different character everyday. Kept things more varied and therefore felt less of a repetitive grind. Makes me wonder if the writers and dialogue are the most expensive thing in terms of development.Yeah, I feel the same way, there's so many characters that have nothing to do with 99% of events, and beyond that, once you do their unlocking quest line you're all done with them. Stonecutters will forever be the event EA should strive for in virtually every way. Involves loads of characters, good prizes, a cohesive, overarching narrative so it all makes sense, attainable goals, not to giving all the jobs to Homer, Bart or Lisa.Just think how many issues and complaints that would solve! Why, it could make this forum obsolete!! ;)

ShadyLady876 wrote:This event is super light on quests. That would probably be my only complaint!I prefer that because otherwise you cant use the heroes if they do tasks where we get nothing from.

brickevand408 wrote:ShadyLady876 wrote:This event is super light on quests. That would probably be my only complaint!I prefer that because otherwise you cant use the heroes if they do tasks where we get nothing from.But as montmorencyj said, we can still be given quests and still have others held back for the actual questline, just like the Stonecutters!!And I've changed my mind. My criminals are definitely spawning slower. 3 hours and I got just 27 criminals. Anyone else finding this??

I haven't counted but seems like the rate has slowed for me as well.

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aofigo009
10 years ago
montmorencyj wrote:
I wondered the same but have just done a rough timing and they're still spawning at about 1 every 5 minutes. Maybe the perception is due to the tap zone expanding thanks to the HQ upgrades, i.e. one tap often zapping multiple crims now.

That is true, although I hadn't done any recently. It does seem about right again now, but I definitely think it was lower right at the beginning, because I was down by half, so because there's been a few updates in the last few days, I wonder if there was an update mistake we all missed.

Ah well, at least it's okay again now! Got Super Jeb this morning, and I'm disappointed there's no quest line! After Lisa's history report comment, it could've given her something to do in a quiet event for her!!
aofigo009
10 years ago
montmorencyj wrote:
AOFIGO009 wrote:

Ah well, at least it's okay again now! Got Super Jeb this morning, and I'm disappointed there's no quest line! After Lisa's history report comment, it could've given her something to do in a quiet event for her!!

That would have been great!

Lack of quests is my personal bugbear with events. Whilst this is a great event I'm not sure it beats Stonecutters. That had a daily little puzzle to solve and a task for a different character everyday. Kept things more varied and therefore felt less of a repetitive grind. Makes me wonder if the writers and dialogue are the most expensive thing in terms of development.

Yeah, I feel the same way, there's so many characters that have nothing to do with 99% of events, and beyond that, once you do their unlocking quest line you're all done with them. Stonecutters will forever be the event EA should strive for in virtually every way. Involves loads of characters, good prizes, a cohesive, overarching narrative so it all makes sense, attainable goals, not to giving all the jobs to Homer, Bart or Lisa.

Just think how many issues and complaints that would solve! Why, it could make this forum obsolete!! ;)
brickevand408
10 years ago
ShadyLady876 wrote:
This event is super light on quests. That would probably be my only complaint!

I prefer that because otherwise you cant use the heroes if they do tasks where we get nothing from.
aofigo009
10 years ago
brickevand408 wrote:
ShadyLady876 wrote:
This event is super light on quests. That would probably be my only complaint!

I prefer that because otherwise you cant use the heroes if they do tasks where we get nothing from.

But as montmorencyj said, we can still be given quests and still have others held back for the actual questline, just like the Stonecutters!!

And I've changed my mind. My criminals are definitely spawning slower. 3 hours and I got just 27 criminals. Anyone else finding this??
amazonprimechic
10 years ago
I haven't counted but seems like the rate has slowed for me as well.
mwpete
10 years ago
I have noticed a rather significant drop in the spawn rate as well.
Surfcitygal
10 years ago
I cleared two towns of criminals, then logged into each 2 and a half hours later. One had 30 criminals, the other only 18.
This test should be repeated, but I won't have time for a while.
aofigo009
10 years ago
Surfcitygal wrote:
I cleared two towns of criminals, then logged into each 2 and a half hours later. One had 30 criminals, the other only 18.
This test should be repeated, but I won't have time for a while.

We're those on different devices perhaps? One of those are spot on, the other clearly not.
velinadelinis
10 years ago
I tend to agree. I have brought up the possibility of the hand of justice level impacting before but it is really noticeable.
I am definitely not getting the same amount I did in the last 2 phases.
So as for device, I am using an IPhone 5S and have not completed the latest software update yet. Haven't had time honestly. I'll see if that makes any difference tonight.
aofigo009
10 years ago
velinadelinis wrote:
I tend to agree. I have brought up the possibility of the hand of justice level impacting before but it is really noticeable.
I am definitely not getting the same amount I did in the last 2 phases.
So as for device, I am using an IPhone 5S and have not completed the latest software update yet. Haven't had time honestly. I'll see if that makes any difference tonight.

iPhone 4/5 (I'm not entirely sure which!) for my second Springfield-that's 100% been below 1 criminal every 5 minutes since the very beginning. On my iPad Mini, it's only been since issue 3 began. Before that I'm 100% that it was 1 every 5 minutes because I'd count every time, and it always added up correctly.