It's a game

[Gymgirl4a]

This is where the handy dandy "delete" button really does come in handy. Don't let someone make you so upset that you quit. I find that if I am at odds with someone and how we play the game with each other, it's just best to delete each other and move on. I admit I get tense about my RSS at times when I have one person come and clear out all 15 or so slots THREE times in a row within minutes. (When I am really trying to help a few of my neighbors with their current boat orders) Yes, that is the time to delete when it comes to styles of play, and I did. With that being said, I would also give you the shirt off my back if you need it- I help with tons of boat orders, happily!

You will never find a group of more helpful, humorous, and generally good-hearted people in one place. It took me a while to start posting on here, and almost got scared off with my first post as well- when I was bluntly redirected to another thread and called out for being off-topic. Was soooo embarrassing. But you know what? I hung in there and took it as a newbie does, and I have ended up with amazing neighbors, and some hilarious friends.

I admit that I play to escape. Things I would rather not get into, but it gives me a peace that I don't have in RL. So, I just don't let the little things bother me, play with those who play well with others, and mainly just HAVE FUN!!!

Enjoy!!

I play to relax/take my mind off other things and will try to help anyone. If you are uncomfortable the delete button is always there. Earthbiscuit you are a very helpful neighbour.

[MisterTEZ]

Earthbiscuit you are a very helpful neighbour.

I'll second that!

I get a few who will take all the expansion items in one fowl swoop (pardon the pun ) and then hang around for more!
But hey ho! I put them in my RSS, therefore I couldn't and shouldn't complain. If I have agreed a trade with someone and someone else comes and snatches the item or items then that's the risk I have to take. I very rarely get upset with anyone, the only time I delete someone is when they have given up on the game and become inactive.

[willow]

Willow, your 80 yr old family member can play with me anytime. I spent most of my nursing career in long term care. Old people are the coolest. I had a 107 yr old resident who had a rocker as old as she was and a doll just a year younger and she brought both of them to our facility. The stories she would tell were wonderful.

Thank you, Tigger. I will pass along your kind invitation to my MIL. Made me smile.

[GepardiX]

Hmm this has to be most bizarre way to show middle finger... Funny but not very nice.

[Earthbiacuit64]

Thank you, Gymgirl and MisterTEZ- and right back at you! And Tiggerr you are so right. I was always taught to ask a lot of questions, and it makes me sad to see someone made to feel bad because they don't know something and they asked. Thank you guys for being wonderful neighbors!!

We were ALL there at one time or another, not knowing and trying to figure out this game and all the little processes that go along with it. Heck, I still find out little things I never knew.

Hope you guys have as good a Monday as possible and keep up the laughs!

[Earthbiacuit64]

It was nice to read on this thread some posts acknowledging both sides, and objecting to unkind practices and comments. People of all ages and ability levels play hay day; no way to know if the person being called to task is a child, disabled, etc. A family member in her late eighties plays to help combat the beginnings of dementia. I do not like to think she should refrain from playing because someone might object. Rather, I hope they are tolerant, or quit playing with her if her forgetful style is an issue for them.

I do not think anyone is wrong in their preferences about how to play the game; that is their personal belief. But some people's styles are incompatible. With so many players, and the ability to form our own communities now, with no bad feeling at all, if another players style does not work well with mine, I separate from them. I expect the same from my hay day neighbors if they do not like how I play. I wouldnt have much enjoyment playing if i had to concern myself about other people's preferences because that is something I can't ever really know. So I just do things my way and accept the outcome.

It makes me sad to read of people becoming disenchanted with hay day because they are concerned about their play style offending someone. I hope they find a way to be comfortable playing the way they want, and let others do the same.

Willow, I second what Tiggerr said. I LOVE me some older people!! I will help her in any way I can.

[GladeMaid]

It took me a while to find these fora and start reading them when I first started. So, As I don't do Facebook, I had no idea that people were trading items for quite some time, and happily bought everything I came across that I needed. I am sure there are a lot of players like me who are basically going it alone, and when we stumble across a RSS with something other than eggs, bacon, corn bread, muffins etc, think ourselves extremely fortunate and make the most of a "great find". I can understand the frustration of those who are trying to trade if they are thwarted by a quick fingered person who is unknown to them, but I am bemused that people get upset because one person buys all the goods they put on sale, because they want their goods to be evenly shared around. If you put something up for sale, then try and dictate who can and who can't buy from you - well to me that just seems a little naive. The person who purchases your entire offering may be buying so that they can fill someone else's boat. We all know that the DD is different for everyone and never contains the items you are desperately seeking for your boat. Similarly your friends and followers won't be able to find the items they want in their copy - or may simply not be able to afford to buy what they need. I buy what my followers need and the fill their crates for them whenever possible, and like to keep stock on hand so I can help no matter what it is their boat requires. If that means buying up large in one RSS, then I don't think I need to feel bad about buying everything in the stall, if I have room in my barn. I do try to repay by filling crates or watering the trees of those I buy from. Anyway, my point is you can't know what is driving the purchases of other players, and their motives just may be altruistic, so try to be happy that you have made some money and helped someone else, and maybe several someone's along the way.

[Cricks3]

Hmm this has to be most bizarre way to show middle finger... Funny but not very nice.

I like to think she was trying to express that some games are so addictive and immersive as to be more than "just a game" and used one of the most incredible, addictive, and immersible games of all time to express that point. I laughed and said "oh yeah, Zelda is definitively more than a game! It's a way of life." when I saw that post. I immediately understood using Zelda to express that Hay Day is also a way of life to many players and for similar reasons.

I do hope this is the real reason for the picture.

[anaeli86]

I've been reading some of the threads about raiding, decorations, global events, etc., and I don't mean to offend but some of you take this game way too seriously. I haven't been playing for a long time and when I started reading the threads I realized there's a whole other level that I didn't know about and probably a lot I don't want to know about. Some of us just want to play the game and don't mean at all to offend others by "raiding" others and interfering with trades or whatever. When I put something for sale it has nothing to do with anyone else. Don't get me wrong I help my friends, followers and helpers when I can by filling boat orders and even sometimes by selling an item they might need. I don't use fb and have no communication with them-I just think they might check my bins from time to time so I provide what they might need. I don't care who buys my stuff. So, if there's a sensitive subject that someone brings up in a thread just realize we're all not taking or playing the game as serious as some of you. Don't worry about me I have thick skin and can take any criticism one might have with this thread but again, I'm just saying lighten up on newbies!

I'm happy to find someone that thinks like me. Couldnt agree more. It even makes me sad when I hear (read) complaints about greediness (???) and raiding (???).
Some things I'm still learning too...

[anaeli86]

Oh HappyHelen, I totally agree - I've had some really good belly laughs when reading many of the comments and stories here (many from you). This is, by and large, a super fun group of peeps and I've enjoyed the new cyber friends I've met and shopped with online. Yep, it's just a game, and I play it as such. My signature lets my shopping philosophy be known (all are welcome in my store), and anyone who decides they don't want to play with me anymore can unfriend me, and that's ok too. To each his/her own. It's just a game and there shouldn't be any hard feelings because then that would take the fun out of it.

As for me, I've got a multi-faceted business to run (farming, shipping, trucking, mining, cooking, etc.), so please excuse me as I've got to run and take care of it, laundry be darned.

Happy farming all!!!

P.S. My daughter is as addicted as I am but can't access the Forum during the day at work, hence she doesn't post near as much as I do. She's an awesome team player, helps other farms, sells great stuff, and LOVES this game. To any and all, her GC: Date Date 88 (include spaces, please, and please specify Hay Day in your request). Thanks!!

Your signature Wins!!! Can I copy it? The "feel free" part lol will add you and Date88