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empathy77's avatar
empathy77
12 years ago

The Casino costing 150 donuts

Barney isn't really a premium character since he came last year with Santa Coins (or so I've been told since I wasn't around to experience it). Not sure if Drederick Tatum and Miss Springfield are premiums either since they were a part of Whacking Day (which I also missed as I am playing on a Kindle).


PS: I also agree the sign and the ship should've been cheaper. I went for the sign though since it goes nicely with the Casino, but I passed on the ship since I have no room.

  • DJDK-ec's avatar
    DJDK-ec
    12 years ago
    Don't forget the sign, that costs 40 donuts. So, if you want a complete cassino, it will cost you 190 donuts.

    Edit: Some how I missed it, but you mentioned the sign already. :oops:
  • Deadshot_DCU's avatar
    Deadshot_DCU
    12 years ago
    I thought 150 for the Casino & Chief were a good deal. Let's hope that from now on,
    They'll stay at that price. I agree that the Casino Sign should have been cheaper.

    Also a bit disappointed the Chief only grunts, which is stupid considering he's voiced by Hank Azaria & he's been in at least 2 episodes thus far and has talked in them. They could have easily used sound clips from the show so he can have actual dialogue instead of these stupid grunts we currently have.
  • empathy77's avatar
    empathy77
    12 years ago
    Deadshot_DCU wrote:
    I thought 150 for the Casino & Chief were a good deal. Let's hope that from now on,
    They'll stay at that price. I agree that the Casino Sign should have been cheaper.

    Also a bit disappointed the Chief only grunts, which is stupid considering he's voiced by Hank Azaria & he's been in at least 2 episodes thus far and has talked in them. They could have easily used sound clips from the show so he can have actual dialogue instead of these stupid grunts we currently have.


    I hate it when characters only make noise. One of the aliens, I think Kang, only makes noise. Mel only makes nosie, Otto doesnt really say anything and that is a shame, Kearny grunts and Arnie Pie is awful.
  • subii42's avatar
    subii42
    12 years ago
    Im just glad i got barney tatum and miss springfield free they seem an awfully huge price for things that you can get for nothing
  • Deadshot_DCU's avatar
    Deadshot_DCU
    12 years ago
    empathy77 wrote:
    Deadshot_DCU wrote:
    I thought 150 for the Casino & Chief were a good deal. Let's hope that from now on,
    They'll stay at that price. I agree that the Casino Sign should have been cheaper.

    Also a bit disappointed the Chief only grunts, which is stupid considering he's voiced by Hank Azaria & he's been in at least 2 episodes thus far and has talked in them. They could have easily used sound clips from the show so he can have actual dialogue instead of these stupid grunts we currently have.


    I hate it when characters only make noise. One of the aliens, I think Kang, only makes noise. Mel only makes nosie, Otto doesnt really say anything and that is a shame, Kearny grunts and Arnie Pie is awful.


    Actually both Aliens talk. It's just that Kodos' voice is low compared to Kang.

    But yea I hate grunts, laughs & noises. Abraham Lincoln is another that irks me. He's been voiced by all 3 of the main male voice actors. Dan, Hank & Harry. So there's no reason he should only make noises.
  • DJDK-ec's avatar
    DJDK-ec
    12 years ago
    Deadshot_DCU wrote:
    empathy77 wrote:
    Deadshot_DCU wrote:
    I thought 150 for the Casino & Chief were a good deal. Let's hope that from now on,
    They'll stay at that price. I agree that the Casino Sign should have been cheaper.

    Also a bit disappointed the Chief only grunts, which is stupid considering he's voiced by Hank Azaria & he's been in at least 2 episodes thus far and has talked in them. They could have easily used sound clips from the show so he can have actual dialogue instead of these stupid grunts we currently have.


    I hate it when characters only make noise. One of the aliens, I think Kang, only makes noise. Mel only makes nosie, Otto doesnt really say anything and that is a shame, Kearny grunts and Arnie Pie is awful.


    Actually both Aliens talk. It's just that Kodos' voice is low compared to Kang.

    But yea I hate grunts, laughs & noises. Abraham Lincoln is another that irks me. He's been voiced by all 3 of the main male voice actors. Dan, Hank & Harry. So there's no reason he should only make noises.


    How does it work, btw? Does EA have to pay the voice actors per line, that they say in the game? Or do they pay a one time deal, that allows them to take infinite material from the voice actors?
  • izzyb68's avatar
    izzyb68
    12 years ago
    They have to pay for each thing. And keep in mind some of the voice actors do not give permission for things even if they would be paid. One of the voice actors refused to do voices for Universal Studios so there are characters that can't be used in the movie for the Simpson's ride at Universal Studios and they could not use those same characters for other things in the park. So some characters may not have voices because the voice actor would not do allow it.
  • brettolmsted's avatar
    brettolmsted
    12 years ago
    empathy77 wrote:
    is completely reasonable. Its a premium character with a building. Look at all the premium character with buidling prices:
    Barney: 250!!
    Sleep eazy: 225
    Duff Brewery: 190
    Coliseum: 190
    Disco Stu: 180
    Lugash: 175
    Cracker factory/Frink/Community center: 150
    Krustylu: 140
    School Bus:120

    The majority of these items are over the 150 mark so the fact that they gave us a cool building with a premium character for 150 is fine with me, eventhough he is not a major character (all the major character s are already here if you think about it) With all the donuts I got from Halloween, I did not hesitate to buy it.

    Characters without buildings should be max 75-85 donuts, with the exeption of Jimbo and Booberella, they are. Sherri and Terri are now worth 2 premium characters so that 75 each. And those with buidlings should be max 150.

    Note: The casino sign and the Mayflower should be a heck of a lot cheaper.


    While I do not disagree with you really at all, I just wanted to point out that the reason that Barney, Sleep Ezy, and the Coliseum are that high of a cost is because they were originally free items to be earned during last Christmas/Whacking Day.
  • elis1293's avatar
    elis1293
    12 years ago
    Barney for 250?!!
    wow I certainly didn't pay anything for him, I'm playing for over a year now, so I don't really remember how I got him.
    had to buy sleep-eazy and coliseum since the whacking day event kinda sucked for me, didn't have much friends, since it was prior to the coming across this forum...

    but I gotta agree with you guys, 40 for a sign is ridiculous, 150 for casino is OK for me since it came w/ character and I'm loving the quest line so far :)
  • mlc19821975's avatar
    mlc19821975
    12 years ago
    I wish they would add more phrases to everyone, especially the grunters! And I wish the costumes would have phrases with them.
    My new favorites are Dr. Nick and Jasper. Just bought them this weekend.

    I also love the announcements on my phone when someone visits my town or when a job is done. It makes other people intrigued and makes me giggle.

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