FrontierVille: Tips, Tricks And Strategy Guide Part 2

• This FrontierVille game has added a good feature i.e. “Wishlist”.  Everybody can use it in the game which will help the player in completing difficult collections.
• In case you are in the Collection menu area, you can look along the top of the screen and here will be “Wishlist”
• When  you scroll through all the collections in progress you will find items that you have are in the windows with the quantity listed at the bottom, and those you do not have are faded in the background.
• Small piece of paper with a green “+” symbol will be there at the bottom of each faded image.
• In case you require an item that you extremely needed for a collection, then you can click on this symbol and it will automatically be added to your wishlist along the top. (Note that this is a toggle button so if you hit it by mistake just click again and it will move off of the list.)
• IMPORTANT TIP  :  In case you have several collections that only need 1 item to complete those are the items you should put in your Wishlist.
• IMPORTANT TIP  : Make sure to upgrade your Wishlist time and again.

Sending Wishlist Items from Collection Menu or Neighbor Menu

• As you do tasks, it is inevitable that you will have duplicates of many items.
• Most likely one of your Neighbors is looking for this item and needs it.
• Make sure to keep an eye on the live feeds and in case you see a friend that needs an item that you have, here is how to send it to him or her.
• As example, if your Neighbor needs the Bird nest and you see it on their Wishlist, you check your Collections inventory and you see that you have 5.
• Click on the tiny pink gift icon under the Bird Nest image and a menu will appear that will let you gift this item to your Friend.
• You can type your friends name into the search box and after you confirm the identity click on “Send”
• This item will go to your Neighbor and they will have to approve the gift from their gift page at Facebook. (See “Receiving Gifts from Neighbors” if you need more information.)
• TAKE NOTE : Another handy feature is the Wishlist is also located in the Neighbor Menu! Place your cursor over your Neighbor’s picture and if they have a wishlist prepared the items will be shown immediately. IF you have items in inventory that can be gifted it will say “Send Gift” in green. If you do not then it will be blank. (NOTE – Quantities are not shown here so you may want to check quantities before you send.)

Sharing Wishlist/Publishing Wishlist on Facebook Live Feed

• As and when your Wishlist is complete, you must click on the “Share” button in the upper right hand corner of the Collection Menu.
• On your Facebook Profile page, this message will be posted on your & your Neighbor’s Live Feed.
• They will click on the link in this feed to send you items for your Wishlist.
• Remember  to update your Wishlist when you receive an item that is on it.

Getting Married  : Starting a Family on the Frontier

• When you complete the first Family Collection and Complete the Getting Married Challenge you will have a Spouse to help you take care of the Homestead.
• You will first be able to design your spouse and choose all characteristics like you did your Avatar when you started the game.
• TAKE NOTE :  In case  you intend to change your own or your Spouse (Or Child’s) appearance you can click on your “My Stuff” bag at the lower right and then on “Family Album” click on their picture and you can change them from here.
• You next will be given some challenges which your spouse must complete.
• TAKE NOTE : Click on the Spouse and when you see the silver star above their head they are now the one that can move and do any activities needed. You can toggle between characters at any time.
• Eventually you will have more challenges that will allow you to have children which are handled the same way as the spouse and will have challenges specific to them.

Purpose of Varmints

• Varmints are a big part of the Frontier Experience in real life and there is no shortage of them in Frontierville!
• Four  major Varmints are there that you will have to deal with in the game at this time.
• Snake : It is Found in grassy areas especially where there are skulls to be removed.
• Groundhog :- It is found when harvesting crops.
• Bear : It is found when chopping down very large trees.
• Fox :  found when feeding Chickens or baby Chicks.
• Here below,  a detailed description of each Varmint is being given and what is needed to get rid of it as well as bonuses offered once you clear the animal away.
• TAKE NOTE : If a Varmint is in the area anything around it (highlighted in red) will grow much slower so it is in your best interest to get rid of the Varmint as soon as possible.
• TAKE NOTE : If you click on anything highlighted in red to do a chore it will cost 2 energy points to do the task versus the normal 1. It is best to clear the Varmint out first before anything else.
• TAKE NOTE :  More Varmints could be added in the future.

Know about Snake

• The snake is mostly found in the grassy areas where you see skulls, rocks or thorns and is the first varmint you will run across in the game.
• In case you come across a snake a 2 x 2 area around him will turn red.
• TAKE NOTE :  In case you perform an action on any item that is highlighted in red because of the snake’s presence it will cost you 2 energy points to perform that action instead of 1. A message will be notified you regarding the same. If you hit “Accept” on the message,  there will be some action so be sure to hit “Skip” and then clobber the snake first to conserve your energy points.
• You will now need to clobber the snake with a rock. (Do not take tension it is not bloody)
• Each time you clobber the snake, this will take 1 energy point.
• You will require to click on him a total of 2 times to clobber him. (1 Click equals 4 hits)
• TAKE NOTE : Watch carefully for items in the Snake Collection as this is the only time they will appear.
• When it is gone the area will clear up and you will be prompted with a message to post a bonus for your Neighbors on the Live Feed.
• This is a 50 XP bonus so it is well worth it.

Know about Groundhog

• The Groundhog comes around when you are harvesting crops.
• When he appears a 2 x 2 area will highlight in red.
• TAKE NOTE :  If you perform an action on any item that is highlighted red because of the Groundhog’s presence it will cost you 2 energy points to perform that action instead of the usual 1 point and a message will appear to warn you of this. If you click “Accept” the action will happen and will deduct 2 energy points so be sure to click on “Skip” and clobber the Groundhog first to conserve your energy points.
• It will take 4 clicks to clobber him and make him leave.
• Each time you clobber him,  it will cost 1 energy point.
• TAKE NOTE : Watch carefully for items in the Groundhog Collection as this is the only time you will be able to find these items.
• When he is gone you will be prompted to post a message on the live feed offering a generous food bonus for any of your Neighbors that click on the link.
• 25 – 50 Food is given in the Bonus.

Know About Bear

• The bear comes to appear when you are chopping down very large trees.
• He will jump out at you and a 4 x 4 area around him will highlight in red.
• TAKE NOTE  : In case you perform an action on any item that is highlighted red because of the Bear’s presence it will cost you 2 energy points to perform that action instead of the usual 1 point and a message will appear to warn you of this. In case you click “Accept” the action will happen and will deduct 2 energy points so be sure to click on “Skip” and scare away the Bear first to conserve your energy points.
• To scare him away, it will cost 1 energy point per click.
• You will need to click on him a total of 6 times to scare him off.
• You will earn a large amount of coins, XP, and Food Points while scaring him off.
• TAKE NOTE  : Watch carefully for items in the Bear Collection as this is when they appear.
• When he is gone you will be prompted to post a message on the live feeds offering a generous XP bonus for any of your Neighbors that click on the link.
• 50 XP is given in the Live Feed Bonus.

Know About Fox

• The Fox comes to appear when you are feeding Chickens or baby chicks.
• An area about 2 x 2 will turn red when he is around.
• TAKE NOTE : In case you perform an action on any item that is highlighted red because the fox is present it will cost you 2 energy points to perform that action instead of the usual 1 point and a message will appear to warn you of this. In case you click “Accept” the action will happen and will deduct 2 energy points so be sure to click on “Skip” and clobber the Fox first to conserve your energy points.
• To Clobber the Fox, it will cost 1 energy point per hit.
• You will need to click on him a total of 5 Times to clobber him so he will leave.
• You will earn a large number of coins, XP, and Food Points while clobbering him.
• TAKE NOTE : Watch carefully for items in the Fox Collection as this is when they tend to appear.
• Once the Fox is gone you will be prompted to post a message for the live feeds offering a generous bonus of a Free Chick for any of your Neighbors that wish to claim it.
• In the Live Feed Bonus, a Free Baby Chick is given.

Frontierville Buildings

• Presently, there are eight Structures you can build and place on your land in Frontierville. The covered Wagon is considered a “Building” and you are given one free Covered Wagon at the Beginning of the game with the option to purchase more if you would like.
• Once you are ready to buy your building it is important to understand that you are only purchasing the frame and not the finished building. You will have to finish it and collect all supplies for it.
• When you buy the frame set it on the land where you want it and click to lock it in. (It can be moved later if you wish.)
• Place your cursor over the structure and it will tell you how many clicks are needed to complete. (These are known as “Whacks”)
• The School House takes 30 Whacks to complete therefore you would need at least 30 energy. (Best to do this after Neighbor visits)
• A building usually has a cost of Wood and Coins so be sure you have enough by checking with the Market as you plan to build.
• TAKE NOTE :  If you see the cost of Wood for a structure this is Per Click. Here is an Example: The School House Takes 30 “Whacks” to build and the cost is 12 Wood. This means 12 Wood per Whack so you will need 360 Wood to build the School in addition to other supplies.
• When you complete the clicks a menu will appear telling you that you need a certain number of 5 different items. (varies from 1 to 8 of each item)
• These items must be collected from your Neighbors as free gifts.
• If you do not have enough, gift icon is there  and you can click on this icon and request specific items from your Neighbors.
• When  you do have all items needed simply click on “Finish” and the building will appear completed.
• So, now you can click on the building and you will see 2 or 3 options.
• The very first option is “Collect Bonus” and it appears only if you can collect the bonus. It will be a bonus of coins, resources or XP and you can collect it once every 24 hours. (Clock resets at 8PM EST.)
• Besides these, other Options available are:
• Customize :  This allows you to change the color and look of the structure and can be changed anytime with no fee.
• Crafting Workshop : You should click on “Go Inside” and you will see a “Crafting Workshop” Menu.
• Each Building with the exception of the School House has a crafting workshop that allows you to take items you have collected and make 2 special items to complete collections and goals in the game.
• The more buildings you have completed the more daily bonuses you can collect and the more specialized items you can produce. This will help you level up much faster.
• Buildings are an important part of the game and you should plan carefully the order you wish to purchase them and make room.
• A Free Covered Wagon is given to you.  The Cabin and General Store will be requested in Challenges so be sure to wait to until you get those Goals to purchase them.
• Look below and you will find what is needed to build a Cabin. Note that each building in the game has different requirements but follows this general pattern.

Here is an Example : Building A Cabin

• Initial Cost - 4 Wood
• Place Frame on land
• Whacks Needed – 7
• Cost - 1 Energy and 6 Wood per Whack. (7 Energy and 42 Wood)
• Now Frame is Complete.
• Additional Items Needed:
• 1 Hammer
• 1 Nail
• 1 Brick
• 1 Paint Bucket
• 1 Hand Drill
• Total Cost for Cabin :  46 Wood, 7 Energy, 1 Hammer, 1 Nail, 1 Brick, 1 Paint Bucket, and 1 Hand Drill.

Crafting Workshops/Building Bonuses/Customizing

• IMPORTANT TIP :  When you play the game you will be tempted to purchase the really great buildings to start building them but it is wise to wait. The goals will lead you and soon you will build a Cabin, and a General Store well before level 9. So be sure to build these items when the goals tell you too. It will make things much easier for you.
• Presently, there are eight  buildings in the game at this time. (The Covered Wagon is considered a building since it gives shelter and has to be built like the others.)
• When  you build buildings or large Structures such as the Covered Wagon you are given the opportunity to customize these items.
• In the goal area you will be told how much of each material you will need. (Read information about “Frontierville Buildings”)
• You will get  these materials by Chopping Trees and getting tools from your Neighbors as free gifts.
• TAKE NOTE  : Tools are very important at this point so be sure to start requesting them right away when you see buildings in your goals.
• When you purchase the building from you will need to place it on the land you have cleared.
• You will need to work on this structure by clicking on it. Each Structure takes a specific number of hits to build. (Aka “Whacks”)
• When you have the correct amount of supplies and you are able to click on the structure, it will be built and can be used from this point on.
• TAKE NOTE  : Each day you will be able to collect a bonus from these Buildings. When you are at the point where you have many buildings make it a habit to start the game and go down the line clicking on all your bonuses to get it out of the way and ensure you don’t miss any.
• Every Building once complete can be customized with a choice of 3 styles to choose from and a color menu to make your buildings look however you like. You can update this anytime.

Crafting Workshops

• Different crafting workshop is inside each structure that is a  for you to make 2 items for your Homestead.
• TAKE NOTE : There are only 8 buildings available in the game at this time but this could change at any time and this guide will be updated periodically when new buildings are added.
• TAKE NOTE  : Items crafted inside buildings may change periodically.
• School House :  At this time there is a Daily Bonus and you can Customize the School House but there is no Crafting Workshop at this time. There is a message that says, “School’s Out” and “Come back Soon”. This guide will be updated once any changes are made in the School House. Since the free gift area is offering School related items, it is anticipated that the School will be upgraded soon.

Buying items from the Market

• For buying items from the Market click on the Market Tab at the bottom right menu shown in image above.
• Market Menu will open up with tabs running across the top for the various categories.
• In case items are unlocked you can buy them if you have the funds and the green “Buy” button is highlighted.
• Some items can be sold back and some can only be removed.

Farm Animals

• Farm Animals can be bought  in the Market and some are given to you are rewards or in Live Feed Bonuses.
• Farm Animals start out as babies and must be fed. After a while they will grow in size.
• There is a  gold arrow over a Farm Animal that indicates it needs to be fed.
• It will be good not to purchase too many farm animals in the beginning as you will use 1 energy to feed 1 animal.
• Neighbors can feed your animals for you.
• Each Animal has a certain time before it will become Hungry again. If you place your cursor over an animal you can see a countdown clock until it is ready to be fed again.
• TAKE NOTE : Each and every Farm Animal has its own collection and can produce items for the Collectibles, so make sure to watch for them when feeding animals. Do not forget in case you do not click on an item and it fades away it is lost forever.
• Farm Animals are sold in the Market and Varmints are the pesky Snake, Groundhog, Bear and Fox. (See “Varmints”)
• Below is a breakdown of each animals stats. NOTE – “Harvest” means time until animal needs to be fed.

Chicken

• Cost : 75 Coins
• Harvest : 30 Minutes
• XP : 1
• Coins : 12 Coins

Goat

• Cost : 195 Coins
• Harvest : 1 Hour
• XP : 1
• Coins : 15 Coins

Sheep

• Cost : 280 Coins
• Harvest : 2 Hours
• XP : 1
• Coins : 25 Coins

Pig

• Cost : 365 Coins
• Harvest :  6 Hours
• XP  : 1
• Coins : 31 Coins

Cow

• Cost  : 765 Coins
• Harvest :  10 Hours
• XP  : 1
• Coins  : 40 Coins

Ox

• Cost  :  990 Coins
• Harvest :  18 Hours
• XP  : 1
• Coins  : 44 Coins

Mule

• Cost :  3 Horseshoes and 2,000 Coins
• Harvest :  1 Day and 12 Hours
• XP  : 5
• Energy  :  3

Horse

• Cost  :  Its Free (Email Required to Unlock)
• Energy – Energy increases as you tend to Horse.

Goose

• Cost : 300 Coins
• Harvest  : 3 Hours
• XP  : 2
• Coins :  28 Coins

Crops

• Crops can be bought  in the Market and it does not expend any energy to plant the crops. (No plowing needed beforehand as in Farmville)
• Just click on the area you wish to put the plot and it will begin to grow.
• As and when a crop is ready for Harvest you have the same amount of time to harvest it as it took for it to mature.
• When a crop has withered you can remove the plot (This will cost you energy) or you can leave it as Neighbors have the ability to revive crops for you. NOTE - If a Neighbor does revive a crop for you it will either again when its allotted harvest time passes.
• Here is an Example:  Clover takes 5 minutes before it is ripe for Harvest. Once it is you have 5 minutes to harvest it or it will wither. If you’re going to be away for awhile be sure you plant crops that take awhile such as Wheat or Cotton.
• We append below a  Chart below. It has a break down of all information about a specific crop in Frontierville.
• Additional Crops are expected to be added to the game.
• TAKE NOTE  : Crops that take under ONE hour to ripen only give XP and Coins when you harvest them. It is nice for leveling up quickly but in case you need food for energy you will need to grow crops that produce food when harvested.

Reviving Crops

• Neighbors can revive each other’s crops if they wither.
• It is up to you if you want to leave them on your land you neighbor may save you valuable coins and XP.

Importance of Visiting/Helping out your Neighbors

• Visits to your Neighbors is a critical part of Frontierville and will earn you handsome money and energy you can earn at one time.
• Look at the bottom of the game screen, here you will see your neighbors listed in order of score. As you click on their images 3 options will appear. “Visit”, “Gift” or “Hire”
• As and when you place your cursor on the image you will see a menu spread out that says “Wishlist” You can gift tools from this menu or items you have extra of to your neighbors. (See Wishlist) If you have it to gift to your Neighbor the words “Send Gift” will be under the item. If you don’t have it the item will be there without any text.
• You should click on “Go Help out Now!” and you will be taken to their Homestead.
• Immediately, you will receive a bonus of 50 coins, 5 energy and 5 XP for visiting your Neighbor.
• Further,  you are allowed to help out around the homestead up to 5 times. You will see 5 icons stacked vertically on the left side of the screen as shown in image above. (Shovel and Pitchfork in an “X” formation) Each time you tend to something on the farm one of these icons will disappear. The hearts that come out with the XP and coins are called “Reputation Points” Be sure to click on these hearts when you see them. (See Reputation Points)
• You can work on a Neighbor’s Homestead just like your own pulling up grass, chopping down trees, watering crops or trees, harvesting crops or feeding animals.
• TAKE NOTE :  A Gold arrow will point down over any Animal that needs feeding.
• When your Neighbor goes into their game the next time, they will see your Avatar waiting for them on their land. They will be asked if they want you to help and will need to click on “Accept” next they will actually see what tasks you did for them and the XP, Coins, Energy or Collection items that you received when you did the tasks will appear and they will get the same items you collected!
• When  you have visited a Neighbor,  you will be asked if you want to leave a tool bonus on the profile page of your Neighbor. This bonus is just for your Neighbor and will give them a tool they will need to build buildings later in the game.

Helping Out Your Neighbor

• TAKE NOTE  : Periodically you will see a message flash across the game screen like the one in the image above where your Neighbor is asking for your help with their Homestead. If you choose to accept this challenge you will be taken to your Neighbor’s Homestead. (Even if you have already visited your neighbor in the last 24 hours.)
• Look at the left of the screen, there will be one of the icons for helping neighbors.  You should Choose one task anywhere on the farm and you will get credit for this and so will your Neighbor.
• After you are finished you will have a chance at posting yet another bonus on the profile wall of your Neighbor.

Reputation

• Each and every time you visit a neighbor you will notice red hearts along with the other bonus items. Be sure to click on these hearts because they are very important.
• When you help more Neighbors your Reputation score will increase and this will allow you to have more Visiting Bonuses.
• Also, if the reputation is on the higher side, there is more work they will do when hired which makes them more valuable.
• In case you help many Neighbors each day and this get your Reputation level high, more Friends will come forward to hire you which means more money for you.  
• Each and every time you level up you have the option to post on the live feeds offering your Neighbors an additional bonus.
• TAKE NOTE : The hearts you see in the Neighbor menu is where your Neighbor’s reputation point score is located.

Details of Hiring Neighbors to Work for you

• Your Neighbors can be hired to work for you. They will be paid  50 Coins.
• There is a Neighbor Menu and you can Hire a Neighbor by clicking on this menu and then on the “Hire” Button.
• It happens that sometimes the game will prompt you to Hire certain Neighbors.
• You can only hire a Neighbor three times in one 24 hour period. (This may change)
• When you Hire a Neighbor you will earn 8 XP and the Neighbor will do a few extra chores around your Homestead.
• If their reputation level is higher, they more will do.
• Note that the hiring only lasts for one session. Once they have helped you will have to hire them and pay the fees again.

Know About How to Invite Neighbors

• Neighbors are important to a successful game.
• You must try to have at least 20 Neighbors if possible but the more you have the more energy you will have and you will level up faster.
• Look at the “Invite Neighbors” button at the top of the screen and click on it or at the bottom of the screen in the neighbors Menu where it says “Add Neighbor”
• You will be taken to a screen where you can choose your Facebook friends and an invitation will be sent to them.
• Each person must accept your invitation before they appear on your Neighbor menu in the game.

Details of Strategies to enhance your Neighbors in Frontierville

• In case you have less Facebook friends, but would like to increase the strength of friends on Frontierville there are a few strategies.
• In case you visit one of the Frontierville Fan pages at Facebook you will see hundreds of people each day asking for people to add them to their friend list to be Frontierville Neighbors.
• If you would like to try this follow this link : http://www.facebook.com/pages/FrontierVille-Add-me/134496496561326?ref=t…
• If  you are there you will see people posting things such as “Add Me” and then their Facebook profile link.
• You should click on their profile link and then on “Friend Request” . Make sure to include a personal message that says, “Frontierville neighbor” so that they know your purpose. Most people would not like to add you unless you send a personal note or message explaining the purpose for adding.
• TAKE NOTE :  Remember, do not add too many people too fast or Facebook will flag your account and ask you to put in security words before submitting friend requests.

Know about Live Feed Links for Bonuses

• Concentrate on the Live Feeds at Facebook. It is a great way to increase your Funds and to level up Faster. Each time a major accomplishment is met in the game a player is offered the option to share in the wealth by posting a bonus on the live feeds.
• IMPORTANT TIP  :  In case you see a Frontierville post on the live feeds, make  sure to look directly under it for “Show “?” Similar Posts” and click on that link which will cause all available Frontierville Live Feeds 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.) So, now all you have to do is go down the line and collect all the bonus money, animals, supplies and XP!
• DAILY LIMITES : Daily limits have been set on how many bonuses you can collect.
• When  you accept a bonus it will say at the bottom how many you have left and how much longer you can collect those bonuses you have left.
• Bonus XP  : (15 XP, 20 XP, or 50 XP Bonus Points) 30 times per 24 Hours. (NOTE – Love Points, Snake, Groundhog, Fox and Bear Award 50 XP each)
• Helping by Sending an item to a Neighbor : (10 Coins, 25 Coins, Bonus for sending out snacks or supplies) :  Maximum 50 Times per 24 hours.
• Completed Collection Bonuses (Award 100 Coins) :  Maximum 25 per 24 Hours.
• Click on the areas circled to collect bonuses. You will be taken to a confirmation screen and then back to the game or the live feed.

Sending and Receiving Free Gifts

• The game Frontierville permits you to send one free gift to 30 people once every 24 hours.
• The items you send as free gifts are important for your Neighbors to be able to complete any building they wish to build.
• There are a few different methods to send a gift in Frontierville.
• Either you can send a gift which is an item you already have in your inventory that someone has requested, or one of the Free Gifts can be sent from the Free Gift Menu.
• If you want to find out what your Neighbors wants, you should place the cursor over their image in the Neighbor menu along the bottom. If they have a wishlist it will be shown here. If not then default free items will show.
• You should click on the item you wish to send and you will be taken to another screen where you can verify all information and send the gift.
• Your Neighbor will have to accept the gift into his or her inventory.
• No charge or penalty is fixed for sending gifts.

Procedure for receiving Free Gifts

• If you are in Facebook,  click on the “Home” link which is at the top right.
• Now you will be at the live Feed page where you look for bonuses. At the far right look to see if you have any Frontierville gifts in the list. If you do click on it and you will be taken to the gift claiming pages.
• In case you have several people sending you gifts, there will be an entire section devoted to Frontierville.
• You should click on the “Accept” button at the bottom of the notification.
• You will be taken to a screen where you can verify it was sent and in some cases send a thank you gift right away.
• When you go back into the game you will find your gift in the gift section of inventory.

Useful Frontierville Links

• Facebook - http://www.facebook.com
• Frontierville (Game URL) - http://apps.facebook.com/frontierville/
• Frontierville Add Me Page at Facebook -http://www.facebook.com/pages/FrontierVille-Add-me/134496496561326?ref=ts&v=wall
• Frontierville Fan Pages at Facebook -http://www.facebook.com/search/?init=quick&q=frontierville&ref=ts#!/frontierville?ref=search

Live Your Adventure

Here is a storyline of the game to guide you on what to do next. But, this is your adventure!  Rundown of tools are there that you will be using throughout the game. Use the screenshot below as reference.

All status and progress bars are found on top. From left to right, you have the following:

• Coins : Coins indicates how many coins you have and used to purchase items from the market
• Wood : Wood shows how much wood you’ve collected from chopping trees
• Food  :  A number of food points for you to purchase meals to increase your energy
• Energy  :  How much energy points left for you to do activities and 1 point is refilled every 3 minutes
• Experience Level  :  what level you are at and points you need to reach the next one

Below that, the icons at the left show the number of horseshoes you have, which is used to purchase special items; quest icons, which you need to fulfill to help you move forward within the storyline; and the gift box to send (or receive) gifts.

On the right side, main icons are there: My Tools, Cancel, Market and My Stuff. Special actions such as move, rotate, delete and tend are found under the My Tools icon. These are used when you need to organize items and need to tend to your town. Canceling a current action can be done through the Cancel icon. Opening the Market will allow you to purchase crops, decorations, buildings, trees, animals and meals.

There is a My Stuff icon and  this icon will show the gifts that you receive from friends, inventory items used for building and living your family life, your family album where you can find all your avatars to customize, and chest of collections that lists items you found and exchange rewards for.

Above your neighbor list, you will see your Homestead’s name, which includes a small sun icon beside it that acts as the “tip of the day”.

How to Customize Your Avatar

When you start the game, it will give you a chance to customize your look. Choose your gender, clothes, hair and skin color, facial features and if you’re a girl, then put some blush on. You can also click on the Random button to scroll through “ready to wear” avatars.

This can be done at later stage. At any point of time, you can click on the My Stuff icon and open the Family Album to change your look.

Tame the Wilderness

For starting building a small civilization, you need space to plant crops, have livestock, grow trees and add decorations. To do this, you need to “tame the wilderness” and make it more livable.

You should start clearing some grass, rocks, wild flowers and skulls. Chop down some trees. Each activity will give you experience points and some coins. At times, a collection item will appear which you can add to your stash and food points.

Important Tip when chopping trees: As time goes by, these trees will grow and reach its maximum size. To get more wood, focus on cutting down fully grown trees. Leave the young ones until they are ready. As of this writing, a full grown oak tree will take 12 chops and 8 for a pine tree.

Defend your Land

Living in the wilderness has its downside. Snakes, groundhogs and bears appear to scare livestock and ruin crops. You need to defend your land by clobbering them. It takes several punches for them to leave but reward you more for your effort.

Important Note :  When they appear, items near them will turn red. In this case, some of the grass and rocks are now in the “danger zone”. If you try to clear these items while the snake is still there, you will lose an extra energy point.

Get rid of them first then do your activities as normal.

Farm and Ranch Management

Living in the wild will mean fending for yourself and there is a need to grow your own crops and grow livestock. You can have both a farm and a ranch in the game.

There is no need to dig plots  to start planting crops. Going to the market and choosing your crop will automatically plant them (plot included). Be sure you have space dedicated to your farm. Place fences around it. Mouse over growing crops to know the harvest time. When they’re ready, harvesting them will clear the land. Remember that it will wither if not harvested in time, however, you still get a few coins, so it’s still not a total waste.

Having animals will mean feeding them ever so often. Each animal has its “harvest time” which really means they need to be fed at that point.

Each time you feed your animals and harvest crops, you are rewarded with points or coins. Remember that you also lose one energy point for each task except when you plant.

Fulfill Quests

Interestingly enough, most quests that appear in the gameare connected to the main storyline. The benefit of fulfilling them (other than being curious on how the story unfolds) is getting more rewards and leveling up faster.

Some quests need several steps to be completed. Say, getting married will mean preparing your farm, increase your wealth, and adding more decorations.

Today’s Weather

You will get a daily reward when you visit and also a tip or two, which will subtly affect your activities during gameplay. In this case, you get a free farmer hat and it’s a good day to cut down trees to get more energy points and collection items.

 Let’s Play and Enjoy This Game!!!