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MONORAIL Q & A AND STRATEGY

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  • kierandfishe
    22 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    Cvija01 wrote:
    Can we chose? :)

    I'm not sure about this because I haven't got that far yet but I know you get 3 straight pieces free with the station

    Doesn't look like it sadly. 2 more straight pieces and a corner piece in 2nd prize.

    Anyone able to give a heads up on what pieces are in the 3rd?

    I got two straights and a curve
  • kierandfishe
    22 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    did two and then it said sebastian needs break

    That is weird, were they the Major dohickey projects?

    I didn't understand it would cut off and so did the top whack one and then the middle one.

    Got me a total of about 2500 + the daily bonus ?
  • stinkbugger
    1984 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    For planning purposes, is there a summary for how many track segments will be available for each Act (and whether more will be available after the event)?
  • Aidx1054
    1558 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    did two and then it said sebastian needs break

    That is weird, were they the Major dohickey projects?

    I didn't understand it would cut off and so did the top whack one and then the middle one.

    Got me a total of about 2500 + the daily bonus ?

    Once I earn enough I'll do the tasks and see if the cut of is decided by the projects or the pay outs
  • kierandfishe
    22 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    aidx1054 wrote:
    did two and then it said sebastian needs break

    That is weird, were they the Major dohickey projects?

    I didn't understand it would cut off and so did the top whack one and then the middle one.

    Got me a total of about 2500 + the daily bonus ?

    Once I earn enough I'll do the tasks and see if the cut of is decided by the projects or the pay outs

    Thanks

    I scream with excitement last night as I have today and tomorrow off work so thought I would make a massive head start... Looks like ea don't want us to without paying with donuts
  • AOFIGO009
    1306 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    aidx1054 wrote:
    did two and then it said sebastian needs break

    That is weird, were they the Major dohickey projects?

    I didn't understand it would cut off and so did the top whack one and then the middle one.

    Got me a total of about 2500 + the daily bonus ?

    Once I earn enough I'll do the tasks and see if the cut of is decided by the projects or the pay outs

    Thanks

    I scream with excitement last night as I have today and tomorrow off work so thought I would make a massive head start... Looks like ea don't want us to without paying with donuts

    Trust me, you could still get advantages!! I don't work because of disability, and so I can be on this game nearly all the time, and so I always complete the events with time to spare!! Gotta get the bonuts!!

    Based on the responses on the forum so far, I'm sure it must be linked to amount of blueprints you get, because somebody said they could do two, another 7 or 8, I know I must've done more than that myself.
    Hey guys, I'm AO (not AOF). I create and run the Event Strategy Threads.
  • Aidx1054
    1558 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    Do we know if more characters will get jobs collecting metal in the future? The rate is kind of slow in my opinion.

    And also so far AO I have just been posting tips as I find them but if there is anything you need someone to focus on I'd be happy to do it :D
  • orisimps
    22 posts
    edited August 2015
    Hi all,

    I just want to say, i got 5000 blueprints on daily bonus.
  • AOFIGO009
    1306 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    Do we know if more characters will get jobs collecting metal in the future? The rate is kind of slow in my opinion.

    And also so far AO I have just been posting tips as I find them but if there is anything you need someone to focus on I'd be happy to do it :D

    The big issue right now Aidx is about the Project Board, but anyway to maximise Blueprints or possums would be great, and somebody needs to confirm if the possums can converge when you only have a little bit of road like Sideshow Bob Clones and Fans.

    Daily Charts are also always very popular, and link in with maximising blueprints. I've done well with blueprints so far, but am no where near 8,123 per day.
    Hey guys, I'm AO (not AOF). I create and run the Event Strategy Threads.
  • Aidx1054
    1558 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    AOFIGO009 wrote:
    aidx1054 wrote:
    Do we know if more characters will get jobs collecting metal in the future? The rate is kind of slow in my opinion.

    And also so far AO I have just been posting tips as I find them but if there is anything you need someone to focus on I'd be happy to do it :D

    The big issue right now Aidx is about the Project Board, but anyway to maximise Blueprints or possums would be great, and somebody needs to confirm if the possums can converge when you only have a little bit of road like Sideshow Bob Clones and Fans.

    Daily Charts are also always very popular, and link in with maximising blueprints. I've done well with blueprints so far, but am no where near 8,123 per day.

    Re: Possums
    You need to tap the payout icon to release the possums and they stand still for a second before running off, so I think the best option is to have the station in a clear bit of land so you can quickly tap and count the possums s before they run away

    Re: Project Board
    That is really confusing me too, especially as it seems to have a random element to what projects it gives you

    Re: Earning blueprints
    I'll try make a break down of this like I did with AB back in tap ball if you think that would be helpful
  • SMGfan
    12 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    did two and then it said sebastian needs break

    That is weird, were they the Major dohickey projects?
    The same thing just happened to me.
    Day 1, I was able to do 7 projects before it stopped me.
    Now day 2, only 2 projects before it stopped me.
    Which leaves me on 9/10 for the free donuts.

    Oh well. :)
  • Ftball2theGroin
    594 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    I was only allowed to cash in 4 projects this morning before it told me that Sebastian needed to rest until tomorrow. That's 21 hours! This event is the anti-grind because we aren't allowed to grind for prizes.

    Anyway, I kept track and I received 4,026 blueprints total from completing 4 projects. If others keep track, maybe we can see if the 4,000 blueprints is the limit or something else.
  • EvaMohlin
    541 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    Are you sure it's based on number of projects? Could it be amounts or something? Can you tell I have no clue what I'm talking about?

    Made me laugh! And I'm so glad I'm not the only one!
    It seems like the amount of metal you have to collect changes as well. I'm very confused.

    Oh well... I'll just keep on tapping.
  • AOFIGO009
    1306 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    aidx1054 wrote:
    AOFIGO009 wrote:
    aidx1054 wrote:
    Do we know if more characters will get jobs collecting metal in the future? The rate is kind of slow in my opinion.

    And also so far AO I have just been posting tips as I find them but if there is anything you need someone to focus on I'd be happy to do it :D

    The big issue right now Aidx is about the Project Board, but anyway to maximise Blueprints or possums would be great, and somebody needs to confirm if the possums can converge when you only have a little bit of road like Sideshow Bob Clones and Fans.

    Daily Charts are also always very popular, and link in with maximising blueprints. I've done well with blueprints so far, but am no where near 8,123 per day.

    Re: Possums
    You need to tap the payout icon to release the possums and they stand still for a second before running off, so I think the best option is to have the station in a clear bit of land so you can quickly tap and count the possums s before they run away

    I knew the bit about tapping the pay-out icon, I've done that myself-maybe you can produce a list of the pay-out buildings?-but the idea to have them in clear land is a good idea!!
    aidx1054 wrote:
    Re: Project Board
    That is really confusing me too, especially as it seems to have a random element to what projects it gives you

    It's definitely random, and that's making things really difficult.
    aidx1054 wrote:
    Re: Earning blueprints
    I'll try make a break down of this like I did with AB back in tap ball if you think that would be helpful

    That'll be great thanks!!

    I was only allowed to cash in 4 projects this morning before it told me that Sebastian needed to rest until tomorrow. That's 21 hours! This event is the anti-grind because we aren't allowed to grind for prizes.

    Anyway, I kept track and I received 4,026 blueprints total from completing 4 projects. If others keep track, maybe we can see if the 4,000 blueprints is the limit or something else.

    I think it it must be something like this, so if we can work it down towards as firm a figure as we can that'll be great!
    Hey guys, I'm AO (not AOF). I create and run the Event Strategy Threads.
  • chippers29775
    930 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    So now I kind of have the monorail bouncing back and forth between very few strips of rail. It resembles one of those ' 5 swinging marble on strings things' (name?). It's getting hypnotic and makes me feel kinda sad for trapping it there. Anyone know how to turn off the monorail movement whilst still leaving the rails connected?
  • johncolombo
    11667 posts Senior Moderator
    edited August 2015
    All day long I assumed the dump was my new landing zone. I kept seeing dumps when first entering friends' towns, too.

    Then I happened to move that little Project whatchamacallit thingie off to one side of my screen. Went to visit neighbor and when I came back to my town i discovered my landing zone was where that project thingie was.

    This may be no great revelation to many, but I was greatly relieved. If I want to set my landing zone, I can move a small item and not tear everything down around it.

    Are you talking about the project depot? Not to be confused with the present depot which was coincidentally the landing zone one Christmas and could
    Be moved as well. If only ea could come up with names like you " cavdoohattun" we wouldn't be mixing up these repetitive building names.
    Volunteer EA Forum Senior Moderator/Hero EA Answers HQ
  • AOFIGO009
    1306 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    So now I kind of have the monorail bouncing back and forth between very few strips of rail. It resembles one of those ' 5 swinging marble on strings things' (name?). It's getting hypnotic and makes me feel kinda sad for trapping it there. Anyone know how to turn off the monorail movement whilst still leaving the rails connected?

    It's called a Newton's Cradle, I have one myself!! Without disconnecting a part of the track, there's no way to stop it. Or at least, I've not found one!!
    Hey guys, I'm AO (not AOF). I create and run the Event Strategy Threads.
  • abc1177947165
    601 posts
    edited August 2015
    here is a tip

    place your project board near lots of tapable buildings, it is the spawn point.


    several towns I have visited have it out in SH area and then you have to scroll forever just to find the buildings that are tapable
  • AOFIGO009
    1306 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    here is a tip

    place your project board near lots of tapable buildings, it is the spawn point.


    several towns I have visited have it out in SH area and then you have to scroll forever just to find the buildings that are tapable

    That's a good point, I can't confirm this yet, but it seems houses are NOT Stinkable, as I've moved my house farm right next to the Project Building, and they never get tapped.
    Hey guys, I'm AO (not AOF). I create and run the Event Strategy Threads.
  • Brabsel
    682 posts Member
    edited August 2015
    About those tasks that are limited. After I read yesterday that they are limited I stopped doing the small ones. I did not meet my limit yesterday.
    I did the big task twice today and can still do more.

    My best guess at the moment: you start with being able to do a certain amount and every day +2 get added. So you should only do the biggest tasks from the very beginning (though we're all past that). :(
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