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I know a lot of players like the animals in costume. I happen to hate it and a lot of players agree with me. Ok so we have to put up with it. The problem is they don't know when to stop!!! Halloween is over! The costumes should have come off the next day. The summer theme lasted waaaaay too long. If we have to put up with this ridiculousness at least limit our pain and remove them in a timely manner. Better yet give us the option to decide whether we want to dress our animals or not.
Hi neighbor. <waves to Chappy> :)
Unfortunately for those who are eager to see this feature removed, it's not as easy as that. There is no on/off switch. The Hay Day program itself actually has to be changed to remove and replace millions of lines of coding. That means a major update, which takes time, effort, and a lot of and testing and fine tuning before it can be released.
They've already posted that they are working on the next update, which will remove the Halloween theme but are unable to predict precisely when they'll be able to release it...only that they hope to have it out soon. I don't know if it will be replaced with a simplified fall theme or a winter theme with Xmas replacing Halloween, but I think I remember a hint that Xmas will be forthcoming. Soooo, that means animals in winter holiday trappings.
The good news for those who hate the animals in cloths is that January really isn't THAT far away, so there is a light at the end of the tunnel for you.
There have been requests for them to look into the possibility of making the themes an option (i.e. an on/off switch for each player) or having the costumes as a purchasable commodity as decorations are. How they could implement either is beyond me as they would both be incredibly complicated.
I didn't like the costumes much myself at first either, I started shortly before the summer update, and kept avoiding looking at those poor animals. However, after a couple of days, when I let my predetermined opinions go, I saw how perfectly those doofy costumes fit into the rest of the quirky humor of HD, which is what drew me to the game to begin with. After coming to that realization, I found I actually enjoyed it because it WAS a further extension of the most obvious aspect of HD that set it apart from all other time and resource management games out there.
Well said cricks3!
I couldn't stand the summer outfits, especially on my pigs (they're my favorite). But hey, it's just a game and as in life, nothing lasts forever.
I thought the halloween costumes were more creative with the exception of my goats.
With winter just around the river, I have to admit I'm curious to see what gets stuck on my animals next. Parkas? Long underwear? Hmmm, we'll find out soon.
I'm not a Christian and I don't celebrate Christmas. I'm sure the next update will be focused on that holiday. No worries. I enjoy winter and am sure they'll be decorations I can enjoy. I've seen a few snowman from last year and it's super cute. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
It's my opinion that SuperCell does a very good job trying to please the majority of their gamers. You can't please everyone.
Oh you little bah humbugs :rolleyes:
You do have a fab surprise coming our way. Yes there will be parkas, long johns & woolly hats. Carol singing cows & sledging sheep. You've hear the saying " when pigs fly" well some can even ski. You may even get " you know who " nipping in on Xmas eve. So don't forget make sure you've enough carrots in your silo for the reindeers ! Mmmmmmm yes the reindeers, they will make a mess of your crops & bushes.
Oh so much fun to look forward to :cool:
OR IS THIS JUST MY CHRISTMAS WISH ?
Am I the only one who thinks the costumes and themes are clever and adorable?!? I do agree however that Halloween and all accompanying upgrades should be over and done with, but like cricks3 stated it's not that easy to change/remove such a huge program, it takes a lot of time and a lot of maintenance, and I start to go through some sad withdrawals when I can't play the game due to maintenance....<sigh>....
Frankly I can't wait to see what upgrades are added for winter/Christmas :rolleyes: I want a frozen pond! And snow! :D
You're NOT alone! I love the seasonal themes, costumes and all. This will be my second Christmas "on the farm" and this year I'll be able to buy a few more decorations than the lone poinsettia I could afford last year. Bring it on!Quote:
Originally Posted by DateDate88
Yes Cindi, this will be my second Christmas on the farm as well & I can't wait. Possibly just like you, my decoration were quite minimalist last year. I'm hoping they will add a few more for 2013, hopefully a sleigh ! With a few more coins in the bank & more diamonds in my pocket , I may even go a little crazy. Obviously not on the carol signing cows though . Lol:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cindi5
LOL "bring it on" indeed! :D This will be my first Christmas "on the farm" and I can't wait to see what decorations are coming our way, poinsettias included!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cindi5
Okay, do the cows actually sing carols??? Because that would be awesome :cool:. And maybe instead of the Halloween ghost for the lake they could add the ghosts of Past, Present, and Future from "A Christmas Carol" instead! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by HappyHelen
The cows didn't sing last year, but the farm tune had a definite Christmas carol jingle to it. I thought it would be fun to have Santa and his reindeer drop gifts over the lake, but I like your idea of the three ghosts even more.Quote:
Originally Posted by DateDate88
oh yes! PLEASE put reindeer antlers on the cows or horses! YES YES YES. How fun!!! No, you are not the only one!! I am anxiously waiting for the next update. I love this time of the year and so I can't wait.
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Originally Posted by DateDate88
I too, love the deco's and the animals in costume. It is what made me upload the game to start with, it will be my first Christmas and I can't wait to see what they are going to do. Sounds like it is going to be so much fun.
I WANT ONE OF THOSE CUTE SNOWMEN!!!!!!
I found it! A Sugar-plum pig-fairy .....
Dear me no. Please no. My pigs are macho pigs. My pigs are most definitely not sugar plum fairies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woozle
Why not dress up The Little People instead though? Tilly, I am sure, would love to come along asking for ten axes in her little Sugar Plum Fairy costume, and Greg could come Ho Ho Hoing in his santa wear.
I can't wait for the winter update I am excited to see what the animal costumes will be, I think the halloween ones were great and really cute! This will be my first hayday christmas so I have no idea what to expect I just hope they update it soon it already feels like christmas is so close, here in London some of the ice rinks are up, christmas lights have been hung up in Oxford Street and some of the christmas shop display windows are on show with them selling christmas gifts, chocolates and sweets, I just need a winter,christmas hay day update! You can probably tell I really like christmas, winter is my favourite season and that's not just because my birthday is 3 days before christmas too!
I'm looking forward to the Christmas/winter theme as well. Loved the Halloween theme and all the decorations and dressed up animals, but it IS over, so bring on the Christmas/winter theme!! Looking forward to purchasing some decorations, too.
♫ Fa la la la laaaaa... ♪
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Originally Posted by Shealie54
Oh very festive Shealia and where/ how did you get the musical notes from ? Are you selling them on the farm. ? :cool:
One farm I visited today already had Xmas trees. Halloween outfits were fun. Can't wait for winter. Let it snow. Add Xmas cookies to bakery options and turkeys to livestock.
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Originally Posted by Cindi5
As you can see by the posts that followed yours, you most certainly are not. LOL. As I stated, I didn't like them for the first couple of days when the summer theme came out. Then, when I allowed myself, I not only liked them, but enjoyed them so much that I was sad to see them go. I looked forward with anticipation to the forthcoming humorous Halloween costumes and took flack for saying so in some posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by DateDate88
Right now, I'm preparing myself for the Halloween withdrawal. The entire theme was a blast and I'm sad to see it go. However, I am also eagerly awaiting the Winter/Xmas theme and all the fun that will bring. I'm from a mixed family so I'd like to see a bit of a mix show up someday in HD as well. Santa outfits for the cows, yarmulkes for the goats, raindeer antlers for the chickens, Woozles idea for sugar plum fairy pigs is hilarious. Maybe a menorah to stand next to the tree....
I'm hoping they bring back the snowmen, and I'd love a couple of wooden soldiers to guard my drive from the little people. DateDate88's idea to replace the Halloween ghost with the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future cracked me up, and I hope they see that post and seriously consider if such a fun idea is workable. Will this be the update where they put the little people in themed clothes? Let's hope so.
But, whatever, I'm going to enjoy it, laugh at it, and be sad to see it go when January comes around and we enjoy months of adorably naked animals. LOL
Well yes, I'm selling them cheap! ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫....Quote:
Originally Posted by HappyHelen
(if you press Alt 13 and 14 on the number keypad, you can have them for free!) :D
We have to wait until January for the Halloween costumes to come off? UGH! I thought it was all cute, but yes, they need to come off the next day. I now realize how much work goes into doing these changes from what you have stated above... but that means we are skipping over Thanksgiving & Harvest, and Christmas??? Maybe we should just chuck the costumes?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cricks3
LOL No, no. You misunderstand. Sometime soon, the Halloween theme and costumes will be replaced by a Winter theme that should include Xmas items as well as winter or Xmas themed costumes, similar to what they did last winter. THOSE winter costumes will then be put in storage sometime in January.Quote:
Originally Posted by KatiRose
Hopefully, I'm clear now and you're ok. Sorry to have accidentally upset you like that.
Thanks Shealie! I always wondered how to do that. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shealie54
You wouldn't by chance know the Mac codes for that would you? And of course there is no alt key on this dang ipad. Heavy sigh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shealie54
🎄😥🎅👻🎁🎃. Not even sure if these show up for all