Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
It’s Terwilliger time in TSTO! Yes, the Terwilliger’s are back and they’re set on making not only the Simpson’s lives a nightmare, but ours as well! Mutant Veggies, Bob Clones, Jelly Blobs, upgrades and CRAFTING! Ahhh!
I know many of you are panicking about crafting and just how you’ll earn enough Opera Masks, Fertilizer, DNA and Corn to get everything. Well don’t worry, we’re here to break it all down for you. And I promise, it’s not as much of a nightmare as you might think it is. Just pace yourself, and remember it won’t happen overnight.
So now let’s breakdown all the fun of Crafting during Act 3…shall we?
I’m going to spare you guys from the basics this time around. We’ve covered this ad nauseam all over the site. But if you still need them you can check out our Act 1 Guide to crafting Post here.
In this post we’re instead just going to talk about the items added for Act 3, what they do and how they’ll impact your town. With a few tips and suggestions along the way…
So let’s get started….
A few general questions….
How Long Do I Have To Craft These Items, When Does the Event End?
Right now there is an end date indicated in the game of May 26th (0800 GMT, 4am EDT). So that’s the date we’re going by.
Yes, there are an extra 9 days built in somehow that show it should end on June 4th (the Monsarno Farming License countdown timer for example), but I’d rather play it safe than sorry. So try to base everything off of the end date indicated of May 26th.
To Upgrade Or Not To Upgrade?
Again, we’ve talked about this ad nauseam as well. Upgrade, upgrade, upgrade. We’ve broken it all down for you in this Monsarno Upgrade Post and this Opera House Post
When Should I Stop Upgrading?
You will NOT see a max for upgrading. So when you stop is up to you. Personally, I stopped once I hit Level 19 at Monsarno and Level 9 at the Opera House. I’ve unlocked all of the tasks for characters and got the bigger increases on Theater Masks, DNA, Corn and Fertilizer. But where you decide to stop is completely up to you.
It Costs So Much Fertilizer, DNA, Theater Masks and Corn to Get Anything, How Can I Earn More?
Yes, crafting just about anything in this event seems daunting. It may feel like you’ll never get there, but remember it’s all a long term goal. You won’t get there overnight (unless you use donuts), so it’s important to pace yourself.
Currently there are only 4 ways to earn Theater Masks, DNA, Corn & Fertilizer. Sending characters on tasks to earn it, clearing Bob Clones in your town, Completing Cecil’s Daily Tasks & Sending/tapping Mutant Seedlings (Note the Mutant Seedlings only earn DNA and Theater Masks during Act 3). So if you’re looking for tips to earn more…there really aren’t any. Just keep sending as many characters as you can out on Theater Mask, DNA, Fertilizer and Corn tasks.
So now that more of your common Crafting questions have been answered….let’s take a look at what you can actually craft and the details.
Crafting Item Breakdown: Act 3
For Act Three there are 3 items to craft initially and 2 more added as you level up the Opera House. Let’s take a look at each item and how it will impact your Springfield..
Item: Cactus Patch
Cost: 4,500 
Size: 4×4 (Grass only)
Conform-O-Meter Impact: Tree-hugging +10
Can I Craft Multiples: Yes, Should be at the same crafting rate
Benefit in Springfield: Decoration, no added benefit other than looks
Should I Craft?: This is one I would say if you have an idea for where it should go, craft it. But the cactus patch might be better if crafted in multiples for certain looks. I would hold off on crafting this until towards the end of the event. Since you’ll most likely want multiples.
Item: Homer Decoy
Cost: 4,500
Size: 2×7 (Grass/Pavement only)
Conform-O-Meter Impact: Vanity +100
Can I Craft Multiples: Yes, should be at same crafting rate
Benefit in Springfield: Just a decoration, no real benefit.
Should I Craft?: This is one to go for after you’ve gotten all the other main items you want. I do have this in my town, I grabbed it after I crafted the House Boat (I already had Gas & Grub and the Farmer’s Market crafted). It IS animated (the Homer dummy rides around the line in a loop).
Item: Simpson House Boat
Cost: 4,600 
Size: 5×8 (can only be placed in the water)
Build Time: Instant
Conform-O-Meter Impact: Indolence+10
Can I Craft Multiples: No, this is the one item you cannot craft multiples of
Benefit in Springfield: Will earn you $200,20xp/12hrs.
Should I Craft?: This is probably the one item most of you have wanted throughout the entire event. While no characters will interact with it, it is still pretty neat and from a classic Simpsons episode. So this is a must craft in my opinion.
Item: Outdoor Opera Seats
Cost: 900
Size: 4×9 (Anywhere in Springfield
Conform-O-Meter Impact: Vanity +10
Can I Craft Multiples: Yes, Should be at same crafting rate.
Benefit in Springfield: None. It’s just a big decoration. Will not earn you cash/xp, it’ll just sit there.
Should I Craft?: No. You’re awarded TWO for free once you level up the Opera House to Levels 3 and again at Level 7. And the two free ones should be plenty for your Springfield. Don’t waste your DNA/Theater Masks on this one.
Item: Outdoor Opera Ticket Booth
Cost: 400
Size: 2×2 (Anywhere in Springfield)
Conform-O-Meter Impact: Vanity +10
Can I Craft Multiples: Yes, should be at same crafting Rate
Benefit in Springfield: None. It’s just a big decoration. Will not earn you cash/xp, it’ll just sit there.
Should I Craft?: No. You’re awarded one for free once you level up the Opera House to Level 5. And the free one should be plenty for your Springfield. Don’t waste your Corn/ Masks on this one.
A number of you are asking what should you craft/what would we craft. Well…you should craft whatever you want. We’ve broken everything down, so you can see what provides the most benefit to YOUR Springfield (Act 1 is here & Act 2 is here). So craft whichever items jump out at you, and what you like the most. There is no right or wrong way here…do what you want 🙂
For those curious…here’s a list of what I have crafted & what I hope to finish crafting before May 26th..
So far I’ve crafted:
Farmer’s Market
Sani-John
2 Cane Fields
Gas & Grub
Simpson’s House Boat
Homer Decoy
Working on now…
Cactus Patch (i’d like at least 2 before the event ends)
Would like to have if time allows…
Welcome Bob Sign
I don’t really have an interest in the Monsarno Flower walls since most of that will end up in my Inventory once the event ends.
But this is what works for me & what I want in my Springfield…the beauty of TSTO is everyone’s town is different. So make yours different and unique to you 🙂
And that my friends covers all the details of crafting during Act 3!
Remember, crafting is meant to be a long term goal, so take your time. Don’t feel like you need to craft everything overnight, because you won’t. It’ll take some time to achieve all your crafting goals, so be patient. And remember…don’t use donuts to rush crafting! It’s just not worth it. Save those sprinkles for something more important down the road.
What are your thoughts on Act 3 Crafting? Which prizes will you be going for? Which ones will you be passing on? What items from the event overall have you crafted so far? Which ones are you currently working on? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!