samidodamage
Buddy Fan Club member
I've poked around and read what I could about FS's that try for the 10th chest on rotating weeks, allowing time between 'pushes' to recover/build up resources for the next one. I want to take the concept and modify it for our FS, and I'd like some input about doing that.
Our FS has 24 members right now, but we've managed to stay at 24-25 for a few months. Scores range from ~1300 to ~69000. The member most advanced in the tech tree has just entered Orcs. We have the basic rules 3x's a week visits, fair trades, scores need to move within 2 weeks. We do not require tournament/event/FA participation, but it is encouraged. Rank is not important to any of us. In July we were getting the 3rd chest every week. I started a campaign to increase participation and gradually more members are taking part. We are consistently getting the 5th chest every week, averaging 16-18 players. There is a core group of about 10 with consistent participation and about 5 of those who get 1000 or more points every week. Of those 5, I have the highest score(~59000) and am further along in the tech tree than any of the rest (finishing up fairies). A couple of the 5 are still in Ch 4-5 (one of those ranked 49th in Elcysandir this week, so proud of her!), one in dwarves and the other starting fairies. Most members seem to be doing more each week as they see the benefits. The problem is getting the 6th chest. We came within 1600 points this week (in Scrolls no less!), but didn't realize until Friday evening that we were going to be close, and only the 5 most active were really participating in trying. At that point, there was just not enough time left. For example: I opened only 8 provinces as I was doing 5 rounds in 7 provinces and 1 round in the 8th for 1500 points (my standard, non-boosted participation strategy). I opened all the provinces available right then. I was only able to do the first round of provinces 9-15, as there was not enough time for them to come open again and we weren't close enough to consider using instants/diamonds to force it.
I want to take the 'push for the 10th chest' concept and apply it to pushing for the 6th chest. I'm looking for info on how you pick which week to start, what the average time frame is between push weeks, stuff like that. My thinking is, we need to start on a week where the most of those other 4 consistently top scorers have a boost as I'm sure they'll put in the most effort and would like them to get some extra rewards for that. I'm not particular about which ones we do. Trying to teach by showing the benefits I got from higher participation means I maxed out all 3 boosts(and built the Mountain Halls, so they're all now at 724%!) I also give goods away to lower level players to help us get more points. So, I'll need time to amass some resources if I'm going to lead the push AND give stuff away, lol! I prefer to fight, but still can't win battles in some of the higher rounds of the higher provinces so I end up catering in the most expensive rounds. I'm interested in thoughts, ideas or whatever you think we need to consider.
Our FS has 24 members right now, but we've managed to stay at 24-25 for a few months. Scores range from ~1300 to ~69000. The member most advanced in the tech tree has just entered Orcs. We have the basic rules 3x's a week visits, fair trades, scores need to move within 2 weeks. We do not require tournament/event/FA participation, but it is encouraged. Rank is not important to any of us. In July we were getting the 3rd chest every week. I started a campaign to increase participation and gradually more members are taking part. We are consistently getting the 5th chest every week, averaging 16-18 players. There is a core group of about 10 with consistent participation and about 5 of those who get 1000 or more points every week. Of those 5, I have the highest score(~59000) and am further along in the tech tree than any of the rest (finishing up fairies). A couple of the 5 are still in Ch 4-5 (one of those ranked 49th in Elcysandir this week, so proud of her!), one in dwarves and the other starting fairies. Most members seem to be doing more each week as they see the benefits. The problem is getting the 6th chest. We came within 1600 points this week (in Scrolls no less!), but didn't realize until Friday evening that we were going to be close, and only the 5 most active were really participating in trying. At that point, there was just not enough time left. For example: I opened only 8 provinces as I was doing 5 rounds in 7 provinces and 1 round in the 8th for 1500 points (my standard, non-boosted participation strategy). I opened all the provinces available right then. I was only able to do the first round of provinces 9-15, as there was not enough time for them to come open again and we weren't close enough to consider using instants/diamonds to force it.
I want to take the 'push for the 10th chest' concept and apply it to pushing for the 6th chest. I'm looking for info on how you pick which week to start, what the average time frame is between push weeks, stuff like that. My thinking is, we need to start on a week where the most of those other 4 consistently top scorers have a boost as I'm sure they'll put in the most effort and would like them to get some extra rewards for that. I'm not particular about which ones we do. Trying to teach by showing the benefits I got from higher participation means I maxed out all 3 boosts(and built the Mountain Halls, so they're all now at 724%!) I also give goods away to lower level players to help us get more points. So, I'll need time to amass some resources if I'm going to lead the push AND give stuff away, lol! I prefer to fight, but still can't win battles in some of the higher rounds of the higher provinces so I end up catering in the most expensive rounds. I'm interested in thoughts, ideas or whatever you think we need to consider.