Take Back the Derby: Making Derby Fun Again!

[mdcfc]

Well, I must say that my attempt to “take back the derby” failed

the last derby took out another hardcore derbyist, so I think we have hit rock bottom.

there is only one way to go, right?w

Ouch Wussypuss I feel your pain
i know of so many hoods where great derby players have just quit in frustration at these recent themed Derbys. We have lost a player after each of the last two themed derbies, both 2+ year veterans in the hood, both just can’t be bothered with the grind now. After an all time low of 17 opted in last week, we have only recovered to 20 opted in this week and we are normally 25-27 opted in every week. Certainly some worrying signs of derby burnout, so we may lose more in coming weeks.

[Gymgirl4a]

I can well understand the frustration. I don’t think the derby is fun any more. Even this week with a ‘normal’ derby the tasks are slow and boring. Baskets seem to be the main 320 ones 😱.

[PoppyA]

I agree. I've enough to do in RL, I don't need to sit by my tablet and wait for the derby to dictate my life. Really, I've found in the past 6-12 months, the rewards aren't that special. I can make up those items weekly in regular game play. WHY waste my time fretting over the derby for very minimal rewards. RL is too important to waste on this stuff.

My sentiments exactly.
Personally, I play derby once or twice a month.

Our hood continues to enjoy derby mostly because we don’t prioritize placing in the top 3...
although we placed 3rd for the summer derby because all agreed we wanted the beach deco and glad we did...
Our hood’s objective is to remain in the championship league so we can collect 9 horseshoes.
We also do not require 320+ tasks and that allows for more variety.


More casual play, I believe, has kept our hood engaged in derby.

[Glottis]

I opted out this week. 11/10 would recommend!

[BostonGirl]

I’ve opted out all my farms and I’m enjoying the game a lot again. 😊 I’m playing the way I used to play before the derby. I flag trees when they need watering instead of keeping them dead just in case I get a task. I’m playing the town steadily and with joyous abandon instead of selectively just in case I get a town task. I’m even doing boats and letting them come in on their own. I have zero alarms set! Yes!!! It’s been very relaxing.

I wish I could play a “chill” derby but apparently it’s not my nature. Who knew? It’s all or nothing for me. 😆 The “all” may change but very minutely: I might decide to go for columns rather than a win then see I’m out front and can win and then the race is on to at least place. 😏 No more relaxing derby. At least I recognise it and know the only option for me is to every now and then not play the derby. It’s definitely time for now.😉

Wussy, I really hope your NH finds equilibrium.👍😊

[Thistledew]

So last week's derby, I had visitors from out of town and I opted out. One of my co-leaders was hot for the deco so he took over running the team while I was out.

He spent 1000 diamonds to refresh the board faster, trying to get those high-points tasks to appear. I applaud his dedication, but in a way I really wish he hadn't. That will only encourage SC to release more of these killer derbies.

If other hoods have been doing that all along, it explains why we're seeing so many themed derbies.

[Gymgirl4a]

So last week's derby, I had visitors from out of town and I opted out. One of my co-leaders was hot for the deco so he took over running the team while I was out.

He spent 1000 diamonds to refresh the board faster, trying to get those high-points tasks to appear. I applaud his dedication, but in a way I really wish he hadn't. That will only encourage SC to release more of these killer derbies.

If other hoods have been doing that all along, it explains why we're seeing so many themed derbies.

Wow and wow again 🤔🤔. Our NH has never spent 💎💎on refreshing. I was opted out last week but the two who played finished first with the only 💎💎 spent being on an extra task.

[MissPoppie]

Luckily we are not so competitive in my hood, as long as you earn your rewards by doing your tasks then we are happy. It's not as fun if you over think the game.

[LynnK2015]

So last week's derby, I had visitors from out of town and I opted out. One of my co-leaders was hot for the deco so he took over running the team while I was out.

He spent 1000 diamonds to refresh the board faster, trying to get those high-points tasks to appear. I applaud his dedication, but in a way I really wish he hadn't. That will only encourage SC to release more of these killer derbies...

Please thank your hoodmate for supporting the game in ways I cannot. Thank you Thistledew.

[themammabear]

I’ve opted out all my farms and I’m enjoying the game a lot again.  I’m playing the way I used to play before the derby. I flag trees when they need watering instead of keeping them dead just in case I get a task. I’m playing the town steadily and with joyous abandon instead of selectively just in case I get a town task. I’m even doing boats and letting them come in on their own. I have zero alarms set! Yes!!! It’s been very relaxing.

I wish I could play a “chill” derby but apparently it’s not my nature. Who knew? It’s all or nothing for me.  The “all” may change but very minutely: I might decide to go for columns rather than a win then see I’m out front and can win and then the race is on to at least place.  No more relaxing derby. At least I recognise it and know the only option for me is to every now and then not play the derby. It’s definitely time for now.

Wussy, I really hope your NH finds equilibrium.

im with you Boston girl. I’ve had to opt out this week bc my granddaughter is in the hospital w a serious problem. You would think given all that stress, I would want to relax and enjoy just regular farming. But I can’t stand it. I want to see the task board. I want to do the tasks. I want to see the derby log and know what tasks my peeps r doing. It’s all or nothing. What is wrong w me? I’m suffering derby withdrawal!