Saturday, September 4, 2010

Game Elements





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  • A. Currency Indicators - Here you will see the two types of currency in the game (Gold Coins and Horseshoes) and the amount you currently have of each. You can also add additional currency with the "Add" button located under the indicators.
  • B. Goals - Here you will see where the Goals are located. 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.
  • C. Wood and Food Indicators - Here you can see 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.
  • D. Energy Meter - This is a critical 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.
  • E. Level/XP Indicator - Here 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.
  • F. Bonus Meter - As 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.
  • G. 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.
  • H. 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.
  • I. Game Controls - Here is where 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.
  • J. Navigation Menu/Inventory - (Top to bottom, 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.

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