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8 years ago

Early thoughts on the time travel event?

This event started with a lot to process. So far it seems pretty good, but also the standard event formula (which seems to have taken the place of level updates). I do like the digging aspect, which is a nice new twits. The dialogue is also funny, and the premium items are great. I also really like the new mini game, and the fact it requires a lot of in-game money. We've needed more aspirational items for a while now.

On the cons, the free / crafting items for act 1 are not that great, and it is a real grind - especially for people not buying premium items. There also isnt a mutual benefit to visiting neighbors, which I really liked in past events (dropping presents, gremlins, kicking balls, etc).

And while I have no desire to stop playing TSTO after all these years, I have to admit that the events have started losing some of their luster.

Thoughts?

adruralo
8 years ago
It's growing on me.
The extra land provides more space for me.
Love the digging aspect of it, similar to minesweeper.
Pity we don't know which neighbour has visited.
stinkbugger
8 years ago
The only thing I'm annoyed by is noticing that some items I spent time crafting multiples of in past events (like the Luminescent Flowers and the Pyre) will apparently be purchasable for just a little cash. Oh well. I guess that's a minor thing.
sideshowdan9
Seasoned Rookie
8 years ago
Enjoying it. The Panini Press and excavation site makes collecting the required gems really easy. The quests are cool. Lots of design potential with the new items and a lot more to come, which is all great.
lone_viper_wolf
8 years ago
"meinaz;c-1624241" wrote:
I am enjoying the event a lot. I like the prehistoric things and am trying to build a La Brea tar pits type museum. I am not sure how I will incorporate the other acts into my town. I like the excavation game a little too much. Need to stop spending donuts to get more shovels. I am always happy to get more plant types.

I could empathise with you. I finished the digging on the first night. Lisa kept reminding me that it was so fun. I spent a few rounds of donuts to buy shovels that night