I forgot to add that the forums have been on the decline as well. I checked the forums regularly and noticed this. I know the forum is most active with events or level up dates but the last level update wasn't as active as previous ones.

I visit three TSTO forums, two regularly. Both of those two have experienced a palpable decrease and comments just like yours are common to all.There are several valid reasons I can think of, yours included. Here's another one ... I mentioned in another forum that I think the little "leaks" of information we used to get from spAnser kept us energized. Lots of our time was spent theorizing what the smallest tidbit of his information might lead to. That's a reason for "teasers" across the entertainment industry.Suddenly, that entire chain of info has been cut off. There is nothing to chat about between updates. It is, to me, as if a lot of the excitement and suspense just evaporated. Now it's nothing but "ho hum" until an event strikes out of the blue.

I haven't had that dramatic of a drop. 3 before the Easter event, and at just over 2 weeks away, I believe I'll have just one after Easter.

annettemarc wrote:Now it's nothing but "ho hum" until an event strikes out of the blue.I prefer the "ho hum" to the incessant moaning and whining that was these forums during the Easter event...but maybe that's just me. ;-)

I lost at least a dozen neighbors during Easter, and a few of my neighbors who played through the event have been off for at least a week. (One has a sign in the landing zone about being "on hols" but the others are just inactive.)

sandwedgeking wrote:annettemarc wrote:Now it's nothing but "ho hum" until an event strikes out of the blue.I prefer the "ho hum" to the incessant moaning and whining that was these forums during the Easter event...but maybe that's just me. ;-) That was incredibly draining. IMHO it was all justified, and in scope the reactions to the event fit the occasion appropriately, but it WAS incredibly draining. I was, then, pleasantly surprised at the positive response and gratitude to the 20-free-donuts gift a week or so ago. Again, IMHO, it was all justified, and, again, in scope the reactions to THAT event fit the occasion appropriately. It was almost exhilarating. :)I think we're a pretty reasonable group. We put blame (and credit) where it belongs.Now that I'm finished being snarky, if you have nothing else to do with your time young man, perhaps you could come up with some ideas for what to do with that land around the back of my SF's Fat Tony's compound/prison, that do not involve us relying on the wrong town glitch if you catch my drift.. (Please?)

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annettemarc
11 years ago
I visit three TSTO forums, two regularly. Both of those two have experienced a palpable decrease and comments just like yours are common to all.

There are several valid reasons I can think of, yours included.

Here's another one ... I mentioned in another forum that I think the little "leaks" of information we used to get from spAnser kept us energized. Lots of our time was spent theorizing what the smallest tidbit of his information might lead to. That's a reason for "teasers" across the entertainment industry.

Suddenly, that entire chain of info has been cut off. There is nothing to chat about between updates. It is, to me, as if a lot of the excitement and suspense just evaporated. Now it's nothing but "ho hum" until an event strikes out of the blue.
Ningyo42
11 years ago
I haven't had that dramatic of a drop. 3 before the Easter event, and at just over 2 weeks away, I believe I'll have just one after Easter.
sandwedgeking
11 years ago
annettemarc wrote:
Now it's nothing but "ho hum" until an event strikes out of the blue.
I prefer the "ho hum" to the incessant moaning and whining that was these forums during the Easter event...but maybe that's just me. ;-)
neuroheart
11 years ago
I lost at least a dozen neighbors during Easter, and a few of my neighbors who played through the event have been off for at least a week. (One has a sign in the landing zone about being "on hols" but the others are just inactive.)
annettemarc
11 years ago
sandwedgeking wrote:
annettemarc wrote:
Now it's nothing but "ho hum" until an event strikes out of the blue.
I prefer the "ho hum" to the incessant moaning and whining that was these forums during the Easter event...but maybe that's just me. ;-)

That was incredibly draining. IMHO it was all justified, and in scope the reactions to the event fit the occasion appropriately, but it WAS incredibly draining.

I was, then, pleasantly surprised at the positive response and gratitude to the 20-free-donuts gift a week or so ago. Again, IMHO, it was all justified, and, again, in scope the reactions to THAT event fit the occasion appropriately. It was almost exhilarating. :)

I think we're a pretty reasonable group. We put blame (and credit) where it belongs.

Now that I'm finished being snarky, if you have nothing else to do with your time young man, perhaps you could come up with some ideas for what to do with that land around the back of my SF's Fat Tony's compound/prison, that do not involve us relying on the wrong town glitch if you catch my drift.. (Please?)
rpk333236
New Spectator
11 years ago
I have only replaced one or two neighbors post Easter event, but my playtime has gone down and the same with forum usage. I found the Easter event to be a bit frustrating, but I actually miss it. Now I clear handshakes, have characters on 8/12 hour tasks and do a neighbor run. During the event there were bunnies to tap and eggs to convert so I was on way more.

In regards to other games I find Family Guy ok, but I don't play much(although I am level 27ish). Clash of Clans on the other hand I was introduced to by a friend(who just came back to tapped out for the first time since last summer actually) and that game is a lot of fun so far.
Corrcorrcorr
11 years ago
I don't get why people like the Family Guy game... it's horrible imo. But I guess it's matter of taste.

Neighbours I deleted after Easter even fiasco had already stopped playing before the event.
DigitalBaggins
New Novice
11 years ago
Corrcorrcorr wrote:
I don't get why people like the Family Guy game... it's horrible imo. But I guess it's matter of taste.

Neighbours I deleted after Easter even fiasco had already stopped playing before the event.

you kill yourself if you ever try to understand people, everybody is different that's what makes us all unique I too share your sentiment the game is stupid, the material is moronic, seriously the main character has a ball sack for a chin. Don't get me started on the kid with the stupid football shaped helmet head.
ax0n01
11 years ago
Snakeyees wrote:
Corrcorrcorr wrote:
I don't get why people like the Family Guy game... it's horrible imo. But I guess it's matter of taste.

Neighbours I deleted after Easter even fiasco had already stopped playing before the event.

you kill yourself if you ever try to understand people, everybody is different that's what makes us all unique I too share your sentiment the game is stupid, the material is moronic, seriously the main character has a ball sack for a chin. Don't get me started on the kid with the stupid football shaped helmet head.

I am in total agreement.
ax0n01
11 years ago
ax0n01 wrote:
Quemical wrote:
ax0n01 wrote:
i just deleted this game. there were too many instructions and walk-throughs, it didn't feel like a game or feel fun. (besides i never got into Family Guy anyway.)

To me the game had as many walk-troughs as TSTO. "Click the character, do this task, place the building here, visit your friend's town, etc"

I don't really care much for Family Guy, but after getting through the tutorial, i really enjoyed the game. The game seemed cheap and lame when i first saw it, but i gave it a shot and almost liking it more than TSTO, it still needs some improvements when it comes to decorating your town.

well i would say that it was smooth, no glitches or lags. but i'm just not invested in Family Guy and won't get their jokes.

^ from the Family Guy game thread. That's all I have to say.