FrontierVille: Tips, Tricks And Strategy Guide

Facts about the Game FrontierVille

• Frontierville combines many of the best components of social games for an engaging and entertaining gaming experience that will have you coming back daily to play.
• You will begin this game with a few plots of farming land, trees, tall grass and animals that need to be fed.
• There is a lot of earnings in this game. By working on the Frontier, you will earn you either coins, resources or XP i.e. Experience Points.
• If you reinvest funds you earn working on the Frontier you will build cabins, General stores and all kinds of businesses that will make a profit.
• If  you work you will also find items that belong in collections. Completing these collections is a big part of the game and will help you to win huge awards and profits. You will have to have your Neighbors gift you some of the items to complete collections. Some collections are easy and some are very difficult.
• When you complete the Family Collections in the game your character will get married and have a family! You will be able to access a family photo album to see your online frontier family.
• Presently, it seems that the game have 50 levels. More will most likely be added soon.  
• Daily Bonuses :  Daily bonuses can be collected from “Today’s Weather” and from each Building you have on your Homestead once every 24 hours.
• Resetting of Game : The game is reset daily at 8PM EST. All limits start over and you will be able to send gifts again after the reset.

Detail of Game Elements

• Here you will see the Frontierville game screen and a detailed description of what each item does.
• Element Indicators :   There are two types of elements in this game (Gold Coins and Horseshoes) and the amount you currently have of each. You can also add additional element with the “Add” button located under the indicators.
• Goals :  Goals’ location can be seen here.  Any active goal will be shown in this area and all you have to do is click on the icon to see your progress or if you need to refresh your memory as to what you need to meet the goal. At the bottom of the icons you will see two gift boxes. One is to show you the gifts you have received and one is to send free gifts to your Neighbors.
• Wood and Food Indicators :  You will come to know here as to how much wood and how much food you have at any given time. These are the two most important resources in the game. You can purchase energy with the food at the Market. Wood is needed to build structures.
• Energy Meter  : This is an important meter for you to keep an eye on during the game. You will see how much energy you have and it will count down as you do chores on your Homestead. You can purchase more energy from the link underneath the meter if you would like.
• Level/XP Indicator :  You can see what level you are on in the Star icon and the meter will tell you how many XP you have and the meter fills up with a purple color as you play. Once it completely fills up you will reach the next level and it will start over again.
• Bonus Meter  : When you do chores coins, XP and Collection items will pop up that you must click on. The faster you do this the better because clicking on the items before this bonus meter fills up will win you coin bonuses that really add up.
• Today’s Weather/Homestead Indicator :  Click on the sun icon here to see what the weather is and what bonuses you will receive. You will receive a different type of bonus each day. Also you will see the name of the Homestead owner here. This is helpful during Neighbor visits.
• Neighbor Menu : This is the area you access your neighbor’s level, reputation level, and travel to their Homesteads to visit. Place cursor over picture to see wishlist and building items that can be sent. You can visit, gift or hire a Neighbor from this area.
• Game Controls : Here, you can toggle game sound, music, and picture quality on and off as well as zoom in and out and go into full screen mode.

Detail of Navigation Menu/Inventory  : This is (Top to bottom and from left to right.

1. Moving Items : Click on this to expand the menu (See second image above) You can click on the move, rotate, sell or Tend items with these tools.
2. Cancel Button :  Returns to the default “Tend” Cursor and cancels all actions.
3. Market : Click here to access the game’s market to purchase items.
4. “My Stuff” : Click here to access your inventory, gifts, Collections and Family Photo Album.

Know about  Game Strategies and Tips & Tricks

• There is a good strategy for you to do well in Frontierville is to have as many Neighbors as possible. (See “Strategies to increase Neighbors” below)
• Earn Bonuses :  A lot of bonuses can be earned by you from Neighbors visiting you and you visiting them.
• Many items require you to have a certain number of levels unlocked before you can use them.
• Just Try to start out with at least 12 Neighbors which will unlock items for you to level 15.
• IMPORTANT TIP :  When you perform an action and your bonus coins and XP, and resource items appear click on them as fast as possible. Look at the upper right hand corner of the game screen, there you will see a meter and that gives you a 5 coin bonus every time you click on all the items before that meter fills up which is just a brief few seconds so be fast!
• IMPORTANT TIP  :  As soon as you see a Frontierville post on the live feeds be sure to look directly under it for “Show “?” Similar Posts” and click on that link which will cause all available Frontierville Live Feed posts posted by your Neighbors to line up all at once. (This eliminates your having to hunt for them over several pages. (This works for any game on Facebook.) Now all you have to do is go down the line and collect all the bonus money, supplies and XP!
• IMPORTANT TIP : If you see live feeds, there you will find bonuses. Make sure to post these for your Neighbors and to search the live feeds for bonuses a few times a day if possible. Food bonuses are critical because without energy you can’t do anything. If you are very low on energy check to see how close you are to reaching the next level. Clicking on several XP bonuses could cause you to level up which means a completely replenished energy meter. The game gives you several ways to solve problems. If you require energy you can wait until it regenerates, request it from friends, buy  it with horseshoes, or go to the live feeds and look for bonus offers.
• IMPORTANT TIP :  There are 30 free gifts per day and you are allowed to gift 30 free gifts per day. Give priority 1 to send every gift out that you can each day. If you have more than 30 Neighbors then rotate them. It is imperative that you send items so that others will send back to you. Keep a pen and paper handy and jot down what people really want. If you send them what they really need they are more likely to respond to you when you request items.
• The most valuable gifts are FOOD (energy), Hammers, Nails, Hand Drills, Bricks and Paint. You need TONS of building supplies to complete things and it gets harder and harder as you go along. Anticipate several buildings as you level up.
• You should not build any buildings unless and until you are asked to in a quest. The game has a nice flow to it if you follow the quest list (top left corner) if you jump ahead and use energy and resources for items that aren’t asked of you it will delay your ability to level up. Some quests require that you purchase a specific building to complete it.
• IMPORTANT TIP : Many people choose to gift ribbons (especially to higher level players) but it appears they aren’t needed as much as it seems. You will need about 12 Ribbons for the school Marm and after you get Married you will not need ribbons until it is time for your child’s first birthday. Focus on sending energy to players as overall this will give them the most benefit.
• IMPORTANT TIP  : Varmints do not move!  As you can move things, move crops away from varmints when they appear. We give you an example,  when a groundhog is trying to get at your crop move it away from him and do not do anything to the groundhog until you are finished harvesting for the challenge. Only one varmint at a time can appear in the game. If you just leave him alone, you can get a lot of work done while not having to worry if more are going to appear. They earn you a lot of bonus coins but they also use up a ton of your energy. The area affected by a varmint is 2 squares in all directions.  
• IMPORTANT TIP : In case you do an activity and the coins, XP stars, and the occasional collection item pops out it is critical that you click on the collection item to get credit for it. You actually do not have to click on any of these items when they pop up (Some players may like to just leave them to fade) but take note that if you do click on them quickly before the bonus meter at the top right of the screen fills up you will be given a coin bonus. If you leave the items on the ground they will eventually fade away, but you will get credit for them. In case a collection item fades away because you did not click on it, you will not get credit for it. So be sure to click on all items right away and you will end up with more money overall and your collection items will not be lost.
• IMPORTANT TIP  :  In case you lose a family member, you can summons them with the dinner bell/triangle or you can click on their icon to “Custom” in the family album. This makes them the active avatar. Then you can move them. However, they will go back to the LAST task they did when you reload. So if you want them moved, you had better give them something to do.
• IMPORTANT TIP : In case a varmint is stuck behind something or in case you cannot see it, try zooming your playing field and slowly moving your cursor to the area to see if you can maybe get to it. Sometimes you get lucky and can find a tiny spot where you can get to the varmint without having to pay double to chop down a tree to get at it.
• IMPORTANT TIP :  You should not cut or clear your Neighbor’s Cacti or Thorns!!! If they have not completed the challenge where those are involved you are going to have some very unhappy Neighbors when they realize they need  them. The same applies to you as a player. Never cut down your thorns or Cacti until after you complete the challenge that calls for clearing them. Cacti and Thorns will grow back but it takes a very long time and will hold up your game significantly. You could purchase them with Horseshoes but if you can use this tip to avoid cutting them in the first place you will have saved yourself a lot of frustration!
• IMPORTANT TIP :  There is lot of benefit  for “begging” post for building supplies. As and when you finish whacking the frame, if you click on the building it shows you what you need. You can ask twice a day for any building supply while you are actively working on a building.
• IMPORTANT TIP :  You can help your neighbors by sending them building supplies or energy from the “begging posts”. Those are the orange ones for supplies or the one with the lightning bolt saying you have run out of energy. You get 50 of these a day. They do not count as part of your 30 gifts you can accept. Those are a separate stream of gifts.
• IMPORTANT TIP  :  Take note that Higher level players may have small uncleared areas on their frontier. Chances are they want those areas so leave them alone. Normally there are crops you can water, fruit you can collect, critters you can feed so there is plenty you can get done when you go visiting. If you see withered crops, those are helpful to tend because unless you have an “Unwither crops” in your inventory, you personally can’t do anything but clear them.
• IMPORTANT TIP : When you have a spouse and/or Children you can assign any of them to be the active Avatar and they will be the one to do the chores. If you want to change to a different active avatar, you should click on “My Stuff” in the lower right corner menu then on “Family Album” click on the character you wish to do the work and you should see the silver star appear above their head to indicate the change was successful.
• IMPORTANT TIP :  Never let your crops wither if at all possible. Not only will you lose the money you invested in the crop and the profit, you will have to spend valuable energy removing the withered plants from the land unless you have Neighbors that are kind enough to revive them for you. When revived they will wilt again once the allotted time has passed so check back frequently.
• When Clobbering Varmints to get them to leave the Homestead watch carefully for items in the Snake, Bear, Fox and Groundhog collections as this is the only time you will have a chance to collect them. If you do not click on the item you will lose it. (This does not apply to coins, XP, and Food Points as if they fade away you still get credit for them.)
• When Varmints are next to items (Red Area) those areas will grow or produce at a much slower rate than normal so be sure to get that Varmint out as fast as you can.
• IMPORTANT TIP  : You should ensure that you do not clear out all the skulls, Large Trees, Cacti, or Wildflowers all at once from the land. Various challenges will require you to have these items and while they do grow back it takes several days for these items to become full grown. You are better off leaving a few of each item on the land.
• When you have at least 20 neighbors (and a least an hour of free time) visit all of them and after you are finished immediately purchase a building. You will have enough energy to build it all at once. TAKE NOTE: When you finish clicking on the building the required number of times (whacking the building) you will see a menu requiring you to have a certain number of items in your inventory such as bricks, tools, cans of paint, etc. You will have to collect these as gifts from Neighbors. Once you have all needed items you click on the structure and when the menu appears click on “Finish” this is how you complete buildings in Frontierville. Be sure you always accept gifts such as brick, paint, tools because you will need them eventually.

Levelling up Information

• Whenever you level up in the game Frontierville,  you are rewarded with your energy meter completely refilled, a Market item Unlocked, and 1 Horseshoe.
• Presently, there are 50 levels but this will certainly increase in the future and this guide will be updated to reflect changes.
• Whenever you increase in level the total amount of energy you can have in an hour will increase by 1.
• Goals will continue to become more advanced as you increase in level.

Let’s Start Here

• As and when you start the game you will want to bookmark it and give Zynga your email address for all future announcements and bonuses. You should follow the prompts at the top of the game screen.
• The very first thing you will be asked to do is design your game avatar. There are several outfits to choose from as well as hair styles and facial features. If you want to change your Avatar at a later date click on “Inventory” then on ” Photo Album” then on the Avatar’s picture.
• TAKE NOTE :  As and when at later stage in the game, if you have a spouse and children you will be able to change and customize their appearances here as well.
• You will start the game with a large piece of land that is covered in trees, tall grass, rocks, thorns and Cacti.
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• You will be introduced to the game’s host “Frontier Jack” who will give you a brief game tutorial. You can actually visit “Frontier Jack” just like any other Neighbor for coins and bonuses.
• You start out with no coins but will quickly earn some as you work through the brief tutorial. You are given 10 Horseshoes (which is the game’s special high end element) and you will win one Horseshoe each time you advance a level in the game.
• When you have started playing and feel comfortable Frontierville the next step is to invite as many Neighbors as possible with the Invite Neighbors” button at the top or bottom of the game screen.
• You should click on the “Goals” which are listed to guide you in prioritizing your chores on the homestead.

Access to Today’s Weather

• You can access to Today’s Weather by clicking on the tiny cloud to the left of your Name at the lower left corner shown circled in image above.
• This is a daily bonus which (along with the weather of course) will tell you if you have won any bonuses for the day. It could be extra coins while harvesting, extra tools, or many other possible rewards.
• Every person playing gets a different item as their bonus item.
• Make sure to check this daily.

Frontierville element/Different Kinds of element

• There are two kinds of element in Frontierville and you can by  either one if you are running low with your Paypal account or a major credit card or using Facebook Credits. You can also earn free element by participating in :-
• Horseshoes  : This is the higher end element that allows you to purchase items that serve an important function or have decorative value. You can also purchase items for collections with Horseshoes that you could not otherwise buy. When you start the game you will have 10 Horseshoes and you will earn 1 additional Horseshoe each time you level up.
• TAKE NOTE :  Horseshoes are needed to level up in some instances and can also unlock items early for you.
• Gold Coins :  This is the primary element in the game. If you click on coins they will be added to your overall amount. IMPORTANT TIP : Make sure to click on the live feed bonuses for additional coins.

How to buy additional Element

• There is an “ADD” Button. If you intend to purchase additional Horseshoes , you should click on this button  which is next to the element meters or “Get Horseshoes” at the top center of game screen.
• By doing this, you will be taken to a different screen where you can choose which denomination you would like to purchase. TAKE NOTE :  Make sure to set the meter to the correct type of element in the pull down menu.
• Paypal, Credit Card or Facebook Credits can be used by you.
• Presently, you currently cannot buy additional Gold Coins but this could change in the future.

Importance of XP (Experience Points)

• Earning of XP  :  XP points that you earn for playing the game and performing specific activities while logged in.
• In case you perform a chore you will see coins and stars pop out that you are to click. You should see the XP add to your total at the top.
• Take Note that the XP meter which fills up as you complete a level and starts over when you begin a new one.
• IMPORTANT TIP : Do not forget to click on “Bonus XP” messages when you see them in the live feeds. They will help you level up much faster.

Know About Energy

• Energy is critical as you will need it to tend to your chores around your and your Neighbor’s Homesteads.
• Ther is some deduction to complete tasks. Most tasks deduct 1 Energy point to complete but some such as clobbering Snakes and bears take 2 each time.
• You should click on items several times to complete a chore. For example to chop a tree you may have to click on it 2 to 4 times before it is totally chopped down. You will receive coins, XP and bonus wood for each chop.
• There is one task that does not deduct from your energy reserves is planting crops. Harvesting or pulling withered crops will cost 1 energy Point as well as all other chores around the Homestead.
• At the top center of the game screen, the energy meter is located.
• You will start the game with a maximum of 10 energy.
• Note that Energy points regenerate at a rate of 1 point every 5 minutes up to your Maximum.
• When you level up the maximum amount of energy you can hold is increased at intervals.
• Food is energy! Gift food to your Neighbors and encourage them to do the same for you.
• If you are doing chores on your Homestead and run out of energy you are at a standstill until you can get more. There are many ways to get more energy fast when you run out.
• As you do chores you will see pieces of cherry pie occasionally. Click on these as they are food points that can be used to purchase larger meals for energy points.
• You can also see a lightning bolt when you do chores. These represent actual energy points immediately credited to your account for use. (Very valuable)
• Make sure to post any energy bonuses on the live feeds so your Neighbors will do so as well.
• In case  you are careful you can continuously play the game without too much lag time.

Know about Ways to get More Energy when you run out

• Gifts : You should check your gifts for food sent by Neighbors.
• Buying Meals from the Market :  You can buy more energy with the Food points you have earned. (Slices of cherry pie you earn while doing chores) You can spend 36 food points on 3 energy, 80 Food Points for 7 Energy, 165 for 15 Energy, 320 for 30 Energy and even higher amounts will unlock as you progress in the game. (These are the meals that you can buy in the Market or have them gifted to you from friends).
• Scan the Live Feeds for Bonus Posts : There is likely to be bonus posts on the feeds. Remember, if you can’t find a feed for energy points directly look for food, and XP as when you reach the next level your energy meter will be completely recharged.
• Level Up : If you are close to reaching the next level hunt for XP bonuses on the live feed to put you over to the next level.
• Visiting/Helping Neighbors :  You should visit or help your Neighbors if you have not already and you will get a huge energy point boost.
• Wait : Every 5 minutes you will have 1 energy point regenerated.
• Collections  Completion : Certain Collections will reward you with Energy points or full regeneration of your meter.
• Hiring of Neighbor to work for you : These Neighbors will usually produce extra energy for you.