Deverz85 wrote:I searched and I couldn't find the exact answer I (and I assume others) neededExactly what quest do they unlock?I'm currently on Green is Good. Green Works Pt. 2 (Make 50 toys)Do we need to collect them like Gremlins? Or can we just drop as many as we want? (I know it's 3 per town)I've heard they pay out more than a building tap. Can a town hold more than a certain number? Do they disappear after a while like gremlins?Hopefully we can get enough info in this thread to make a FED FAQThey unlock at level 9 No you release them into your neighbours towns and you need to release 3 in each town. I have heard that towns can only hold 20 but not sure if that is correct.

After part 9 of the main questline you unlock them. They are the same as gremaliens, but they payout presents immediately instead of after 4hrs. They give the exact same payout as tapping buildings, and they count as friend actions (so after 40 neighbors you will stop getting presents regardless if you tap on buildings or send feds). The main difference with building taps is that buildings only give presents to you (neighbors don't get any from handshakes), while feds give presents to both. So even if you finish your 40neighbor tour you can still help them by sending feds even though you won't get any presents. But neighbors can reciprocate.I don't know if there's a limit of how many feds can be in a town at once.

Brevis45 wrote:They unlock at level 9.Jingle Bell Wreck 9?Going to be a couple more days without rushing then :(

fuffazzoni wrote:After part 9 of the main questline you unlock them. They are the same as gremaliens, but they payout presents immediately instead of after 4hrs. They give the exact same payout as tapping buildings, and they count as friend actions (so after 40 neighbors you will stop getting presents regardless if you tap on buildings or send feds). The main difference with building taps is that buildings only give presents to you (neighbors don't get any from handshakes), while feds give presents to both. So even if you finish your 40neighbor tour you can still help them by sending feds even though you won't get any presents. But neighbors can reciprocate.I don't know if there's a limit of how many feds can be in a town at once.Stellar response!

Alright, so would it be wise to tap your 40, and then send the Feds to your remaining neighbors?

fuffazzoni wrote:After part 9 of the main questline you unlock them. They are the same as gremaliens, but they payout presents immediately instead of after 4hrs. They give the exact same payout as tapping buildings, and they count as friend actions (so after 40 neighbors you will stop getting presents regardless if you tap on buildings or send feds). The main difference with building taps is that buildings only give presents to you (neighbors don't get any from handshakes), while feds give presents to both. So even if you finish your 40neighbor tour you can still help them by sending feds even though you won't get any presents. But neighbors can reciprocate.I don't know if there's a limit of how many feds can be in a town at once.Also 2 in the beginning? Because if you visit friends the payout is 2 in the beginning.

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furrykiltman
11 years ago
If not mentioned in this thread, it was mentioned in another thread. Auto-correct capitalizes "F" in Feds.
emymarek721
11 years ago
aidx1054 wrote:
How do we know when we have Feds running around our towns? Is there an in game message or do we just have to look around.
And if we do have Feds is there any building/area the stick around? Thanks in advance :D

I know, for a fact, that the very first time there are Feds in your town, your game will let out know. After that, no message. You just have to be lucky enough to spot them. :) They run around randomly.

Edited to add: As mentioned by a player above, there is a short siren sound when you enter a town. My bad. :(
emymarek721
11 years ago
aidx1054 wrote:
tralfabits wrote:
brookesaywhatx wrote:
Why does everyone capitalize the word feds? Those 4 letters don't stand for anything...(the word does)

Federal Elf Detection Service :idea:

I don't think I will ever think hear the word fed without smiling now :lol: :lol:

Me, too!! LOL! :lol:
brickevand408
11 years ago
Just made my first complete 100 friends round all fill-up with FEDS :mrgreen:
lesleyta
11 years ago
oops
bgfujino
11 years ago
I filled up my neighbors towns with Feds this morning as well. It works so fast I will have to adjust my timing tomorrow. I sure like it.
annettemarc
11 years ago
Let's see if I get this right.

If I go to a town, I have two options:

OPTION A: Scroll around their town searching for a building with a gift box, which gives me a benefit but not them. (Assuming they have available buildings at the moment)

OR

OPTION B: Tap the Federal Elf Detection Service button, which is always available in the same spot on my screen, once I get to the quest point, which benefits me EXACTLY as Option A, PLUS I am helping them.

Also, in contrast to gremaliens, I never run out of Feds. I can help Every. Single. Neighbor. From A-to-Z, long after I stop getting gift boxes myself.

Did I miss something? As suetopia asked, is there a DISadvantage to it? (Option B). Why would anyone NOT do it?
jae_bazz
11 years ago
annettemarc wrote:
Let's see if I get this right.

If I go to a town, I have two options:

OPTION A: Scroll around their town searching for a building with a gift box, which gives me a benefit but not them. (Assuming they have available buildings at the moment)

OR

OPTION B: Tap the Federal Elf Detection Service button, which is always available in the same spot on my screen, once I get to the quest point, which benefits me EXACTLY as Option A, PLUS I am helping them.

Also, in contrast to gremaliens, I never run out of Feds. I can help Every. Single. Neighbor. From A-to-Z.

Did I miss something? As suetopia asked, is there a DISadvantage to it? (Option B). Why would anyone NOT do it?

There's no disadvantage. You get the exact same payout, plus your neighbor gets 3 presents. Everybody wins. (It's a TSTO Christmas miracle! :lol: )

Edit: and as an added bonus, it makes neighbor visits SO. MUCH. FASTER.
amazonprimechic
11 years ago
I need a FEDs collection button. I just had 9 in my town and it took a bit to find them all. Once everyone is up to speed it may become a pain to stay under the 20 limit.

EA,
I would pay for a device to make collection easier, how about it?
meinaz
11 years ago
amazonprimechic wrote:
I need a FEDs collection button. I just had 9 in my town and it took a bit to find them all. Once everyone is up to speed it may become a pain to stay under the 20 limit.

EA,
I would pay for a device to make collection easier, how about it?

I found that if I don't go looking for them the feds will come to me.