Monthly Archives: November 2013

My Lisa Sacagawea Skin Is Missing! Help!

With any new level or update, there seems to also be a lot of glitches. Just don’t panic. It happens. We are here to try and help.

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Hey Addicts, Caption This!

Sometimes TSTO gives us humorous little moments when we capture our characters doing rather strange things.  These posts are all about those strange and funny moments! Once a week we’ll be posting a Caption This!
moment where we want you, the Addicts readers, to put on your writing caps and come up with what you think is happening in the screenshot. Post your captions in the comments below. We can’t wait to see how creative and funny you guys can be!

Hey Addicts… Caption This!
(This week’s Caption This image was submitted by Addicts reader CapCityGoofball)
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If you’ve got an image you’d like to submit for a “Caption this!” post, email it to us at TSTOAddictsblog@gmail.com!

New Simpsons Episode- Labor Pains

Anyone else catch the new episode? Just so all you Football fans know…the screen is now clean at Moe’s. 🙂

The episode starts out with the Simpsons couch gag of them fleeing on the Mayflower to the new world…heeeyyyy…wait a minute…THAT’S not the Mayflower. Lol. Homer n Marge got a lil TOO comfy on the boat and the “God Tapping Finger” was not pleased.

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Addicts Character Profile: Kirk Van Houten

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Ah Kirk Van Houten!  Introduced in Level 37, unlocks with the Bachelor Arms Apartments…Milhouse FINALLY has a parent!

More details on Kirk (and his Simpsons back story) coming soon…but for now let’s take a look at his in game quests:

Task Time Payout
Eat At Krusty Burger 30min $35/10xp
Borrow a Self Help Book 1hr $75/20xp
Cry Sitting Down in the Shower 4hrs $175/45xp
Hand Out Fliers 8hrs $275/75xp
Advertise Condos 12hrs $350/100xp
Protect Crops 16hrs $500/110xp
Collect Unemployment Check 24hrs $600/150xp

Looking for a walkthrough for Kirk’s quests?  Check out the Level 37 walkthrough here!

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New Simpsons Episode Tomorrow- Labor Pains

Don’t forget to set your new age technology devices to watch the new Simpsons Episode: Labor Pains tomorrow night.

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Looks like Homer is gonna have his hands full after getting stuck in an elevator with a woman in labor. He also decides to give fatherhood another chance…wait…isn’t he ALREADY a father? Lol

Here is a 2 minute clip from the show if you want to get an idea what’s in store.

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Tapped Out Thanksgiving Walkthrough: A Thankless Thanksgiving (Complete)

Happy Turkey Day Tappers!

We’ve already brought you the Turbo Tappin’ version of the Thanksgiving Event and now it’s time for the full dialogue walkthrough!
The walkthrough starts with the unlocking of Lisa’s Sacagawea costume and continues with Lisa’s quest for a Turkeyless Thanksgiving!  Some really funny moments in this quest, hope you all enjoy it!

The Thanksgiving update will auto-start for you with a dialogue between Lisa and Homer.  Here’s the dialogue:
Homer: What’s this weird paper stuff in the mailbox?
Lisa: It’s called “mail.”
Homer: You mean they invented a paper version of electronic mail?  Science is amazing!  Ooh!  A big “mail”!  Maybe it’s full of more “paper”.
Lisa: It’s a Sacagawea costume I ordered.  I saved up all my Sacagawea dollars to pay for it.
Homer: Honey, the dollar doesn’t have Sacawhoever on it.  It has George Washington, the inventor of money.
Lisa: I wanted to dress up as Sacagawea to celebrate the rich cultural history of Thanksgiving.
Homer: A white girl dressing up like a native American?  I don’t know, that sounds a little racist to me.
Lisa: Just give me the costume.

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Lisa will have to be free at this point in order to start the main quest. Lisa starts the next part. Again just dialogue, no actual quests just yet. Continue reading

Where Did THAT Come From- Mayflower

I REALLY like the giant ship floating in my Squidport now. EA made me very happy in this decoration. Yes, it does cost a lil bit of donuts. But it looks SOOOO cool. Now for what you came here to find out. Where in the Simpsons world did the Mayflower come from?

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Weekend Update November 10th-16th

Well hello there. Having a fun week yet? I know I am. Alissa came back, tried to lock me in the basement again…but no one knows I found the firework stash. How can you keep a furry Bunny locked up? Here goes nothin. Shhhhhh. kaBOOOOOM! FREEDOM!! Lol

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Should I Spend Donuts on Caesar’s Pow-Wow Indian Casino & the Chief?

Thanksgiving has arrived in Springfield!  But, with all of the new Thanksgiving premium items that are limited-time it may be overwhelming trying to decide which items to buy and what to pass on. With that limited-time label on items I know it can be tempting to just buy everything you can. But, have no fear! That’s where we come in to tell you what’s worth your donuts & what you might want to hold off on.

Wondering if you should add the Indian Casino to your Springfield? Well before you hit that confirm button, let’s break down the Pros and Cons of adding this combo to your Springfield.

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Character & Building: Tribal Chief & Caesar’s Pow-Wow Indian Casino
Donut Price: 150 donuts
Pros:
-Comes with it’s own 10 part questline
-Adds 10 points to your consumerism rating
-Chief will earn premium rates in cash and XP for all jobs
-Something new and different to add to your Springfield
-Voiced, but not really.  Mostly just “hmm” and grunts.
-Chief will use the Casino for tasks once the main quest is complete
-Building makes Slot Machine Noises when tapped

Cons:
-Pricey.  At 150 donuts he’s not the most expensive character and building combo (heck Disco Stu was 180 donuts), but it’s still a high price.
-No character interaction after main questline is complete

Final Thought:
Personally, I think the Indian Casino is a good buy.  It’s got a lot of features to it that make it a nice addition to Springfield AND it’s something different in your town (makes a nice addition along the beach front).  If you have the donuts I say go for it, but if you’re a little hesitate I can understand you wanting to wait just a bit.  Just remember this is a LIMITED-TIME item and once it’s gone, it’s gone…so be sure to get it before the event is over if you’re thinking about it.

Tribal Chief’s Tasks

Task Task Length Payout Building
Shop at Kwik-E-Mart 1hr $105, 26xp Kwik-E-Mart
Attend a Corporate Meeting 4hrs $260, 70xp Pow-Wow Casino
Embark on a Vision Quest 8hrs $420, 105xp Pow-Wow Casino
Learn about Springfield’s Culture 12hrs $600, 150xp Simpson House
Hand Out Expired Vouchers 24hrs $1,000, 225xp Outside

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Looking for Should I Buy Guides for more premium content?  Check out our complete Tapped Out Premium Guide here

Addicts Blast from the Past: Building A Better Springfield

This was originally posted back in early September 2013 but we thought some of the newer Tappers joining after the Halloween Update could use some insight on just how to build a better Springfield.

Envious of your friend’s Springfield’s? Wish your Springfield looked as cool as theirs? Well, we’re in-between updates right now, so while there is a little lull in the game why not consider reworking your town to build a better Springfield?!

Here’s the Addict’s Guide to Building a Better Springfield:

It’s All Good In The Hood: Consider The Neighborhood

House farming does have its perks, if you do it right. While I’m not a house farmer myself (come on EA give us more houses!) I do have neighbors who are. When done right house farming can make your Springfield look like it has nice neighborhoods where people would want to live. Don’t just stick houses here and there around Springfield, and don’t stack them all up on top of each other either. Consider your placement of each house, and how it will fit in a neighborhood setting.
Tip: Keep all of the ‘special houses’ together (Flanders, Simpsons, Wiggum, Skinner, etc) and keep the other houses together, in multiple number (Purple House, White House, Brown House, etc).

Location Location Location: Consider What Your Central Springfield Is

Your Central Springfield is the part of your Springfield that shows up the moment you and your friends open your town. First impressions are everything, so you want to have a really great Central Springfield that will make your neighbors want to look for more! If you don’t have an exciting Central Springfield your friends might not get excited to see the rest.
Tip: Some people like to put the Simpson’s house in the center of their Springfield, while others prefer a part or Town Hall. Try to put your best decorated building/decoration in your Central Springfield and keep up with it. You really want something that’s going to wow your friends!

Hardscape/Landscape: Consider Your Landscaping

Try to landscape each building. Think about how it would look in real life and be creative!
Tip: Check our our 2D design page for more ideas!

What’s In A Theme: Consider A Theme for Each Building

Think:  ‘If this building existed in real life, what would it look like” and try to create a theme around that thought. For example, Kamp Krusty would be in the woods surrounded by trees, water, and maybe some cabins. So design your Kamp Krusty area to include a lot of trees and shrubs, a river or lake, and maybe through in some Brown houses for the cabin look!
Tip: Keep up with the theme you’ve created for each building. Landscape when you can, and try to keep it in line with your design plan.

Park It: Consider Building A Park

Try and think outside the box here. Don’t just stick use buildings everywhere to take up space.  Utilize the decorations available and make a park. Use the table, gazebo, swing set, monkey bars and all possible trees and other forms of flowers and greenery to create a dedicated Springfield Park. Hey EA even gives you a Springfield Park sign to help make it happen!
Tip: Keep a theme to your park, and dedicate areas of it for specific things. For example keep the Monkey Bars, Swing Set, and Seesaw together to create a play area of your park! 

Be A Simpsons Addict: Consider How Springfield Would Look

Follow The Simpsons a little bit and try setting your Springfield like it would look on the show!  It’s fun to see how things are on the Simpsons in relation to where you put them in your Springfield!

Looking for more insight?  Check out our newest series of posts Build Bunny’s Town…where our very own crazy Bunny has blown up her Springfield in an effort to redesign it with our readers!

All original art and content © Up All Night, LLC and TSTOAddicts.com
All Screen Shots of Game Graphics & Dialogue and Game Graphics from files ™ and © EA, Gracie Films and FOX