Monthly Archives: March 2019

Super Safi’s Monday Morning Math Mayhem 12 – Fractions

Morning Mathematical Monsters & Maniacs!

(Today’s post is sponsored by the letter “M”)

 

Hi, I’m Super Safi and you may remember me from such stats and strategy posts as Kwik-E-Mart Farming and the advanced losing-to-win Superheroes battle strategy.

Over the past 600+ episodes, The Simpsons has taken us on an amazing mathematical journey involving fractions, probability, Fermat’s last theorem, and hundreds of other aspects from the wonderful world off mathematics.

And what better way to start your week, then by discussing math Monday morning?

While celebrating Pi day a couple weeks ago, we discussed how it is an irrational number that cannot be expressed as a fraction. This week we look at fractions.

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Classless Reunion Mini-Event is Nearing the End…

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday, March 26th) marks the end of the Classless Reunion mini-event!  So,  if you haven’t already, finish up that prize track, purchase your last few premium items, and be prepared to see the mini-event leave our games tomorrow morning! (and hopefully, something new arrives in its place)

A quick note on the Yearbook Mystery Box: I’m not sure if this will be sticking around after the event or not.  There never was an end date in the files for it, and last week they removed the countdown timer associated with it.   I don’t want to tell you it’s sticking around only to have it disappear, and I don’t want to tell you it’s leaving only to have it stick around.  So honestly, I can’t tell you what’s going to happen with it.  You’re going to have to use your best judgment when it comes to going for items in the box…

What are your overall thoughts on the Classless Reunion mini-event?  Have you enjoyed it?  Or did you feel like it was a bit lame?  Where have you placed the prizes? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!

P.S. Don’t forget your showoff submissions are due tonight at 8pm ET. Show us your favorite parts of Springfield!

Addicts Open Thread

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It’s that time of the week again, time for the Addicts Weekly Open Thread!  So, let’s get the conversation going!  Oh and remember…just because this is posted here today doesn’t mean you can’t comment on it all week long.  This open thread will still be open for comments long after today is over!

Here’s where you can talk about anything you want to talk about…TSTO Related, Simpson’s Related or ANYTHING.  Just no Add me requests…those should go here.  We’ll give you a few suggestions (like most Sunday’s you can talk about the current episode of the Simpsons) but for the most part, you’re free to talk about ANYTHING your little Tapping Fingers desire…just keep it PG.

So, here is your Open Thread…..

The Classless Mini Event is coming to an end, thoughts on the mini event?  Unlock all the prizes?  Where have you put everything?

ICYMI Addicts Live was all new yesterday.  We talked Classless Reunion, Yearbook Mystery Box, the end of TSTO, the difference between old players and new, and Patric wore a bow tie!  You can check it out here if you missed it. 

How’s your designing coming?  What are you doing with your town?  Share some photos in the comments below! Don’t forget to submit your photos for the Smorgasbord Showoff by tomorrow (Monday) night.  Basically a free for all where you can send me screenshots of any part of your Springfield.   (If you need a refresher on how to add photos to the comments check out this post)

And finally, how about the rest of your weekend?  Do anything fun and exciting?

So chat about the Simpsons, TSTO, Update fun, or anything else you can think of! (Just no politics, it never ends well)  Can’t wait to chat with you all, you know we love hearing from you!

Have Fun!  And happy Sunday!

Episode Reminder: Bart Vs. Itchy & Scratchy (Season 30, Episode 18)

Tidings Terrific Television Tune-in’ers!

(Today’s post is sponsored by the letter “T”)

Were you excited to see The Simpsons episode last week? Did it want to make you play some e games? Can’t wait for another new The Simpsons episode? Well you won’t have to wait too long for the next such episode as The Simpsons is back this Sunday, with an all new episode! Woohoo!

So here’s your official TSTO Addicts reminder…all new episode, the season’s eighteenth episode, this Sunday, March 24th, on FOX (no longer half an hour earlier on Global in Canada, but at the same time on City TV)….“Bart Vs. Itchy & Scratchy”!

So what do The Simpsons have in store for us this week?

 

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Episode 45- A Classless Tinfoil Hat Brigade Reunion

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Welcome to Addicts Live!  We’ll get the stream going at 12:00pm ET (for timezone converter check here). 

For those viewing a little before showtime, sit tight and it’ll show up in the video below shortly.  For those viewing during the live stream, just hit play and you’ll get tuned it.  You also have the ability to go back (rewind) in case you missed something.  🙂  And for those joining after the live stream, you can view the recording of the video right here.

No matter how, or when, you’re viewing thanks for watching and we hope you have fun!

For this episode of Addicts Live, we’re donning our tin foil hats and taking on the brigade of players who seem to think the game is ending immediately. We’re also tackling the latest mini-event to hit our games, A Classless Reunion, and the Yearbook Mystery Box.  And we’re playing a little “The Way We Was” trivia.
As always, we’ll be answering your questions and sharing your comments live!
You won’t want to miss all the laughs this episode has to offer, so join us live for the fun! (of course, if you can’t make it live watching the replay is still pretty awesome too!)

You can download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or listen to it below!

Audio Only:

Live Stream Video:

Remember, this is meant to be interactive.  So ask your questions, give us your opinions and share your thoughts in the comments below..and we’ll read what we can live! 🙂

Show Notes:

This week’s trivia post can be found here and you can view it directly via this link.

 

TSTO Addicts Saturday Simpsons Trivia: “The Way We Was”

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Back by popular demand…more Simpsons Trivia!

This week’s trivia focuses on the episode in which a bunch of the Classless Reunion content comes from.  Avid Simpsons fans (or just those who’ve read my posts) know that a vast majority of content comes from Season 2, Episode 12 “The Way We Was”.  So I thought it would be fun to have today’s trivia all about that episode!

We’ll also be asking a bunch of these questions on today’s Addicts Live.  So play along with us! 🙂

Time to brush up on your Simpsons skills because today’s trivia starts now!

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Friday Filler – Respectfully Eat My Shorts Mouse Boy!

Thank Grog It’s Firday!

OK. Yes. So, the headline is a bit of a taunt to the Simpsons’ new dark ruler…if you actually believe that Disney is as bad as all of the old school, traditional media types believe they are.

I am not in that camp.  In fact, I am one of those who thinks that large, efficiently run, diverse, amazing companies, should be allowed to rise to the top, and be everything they can be, without the fear of being called “a monopoly.”  Companies that get too big, ultimately go the way of Rome, and buckle under the pressure of handling too much…with too wide a grasp. Ask Microsoft…and perhaps even Facebook. But, I like the world better with Google and Amazon. Too political?

Well…as it pertains to the Simpsons, and for that matter, TSTO, I am going to go with the belief that Disney knows what a treasure the show is, and has the kind of deep pockets, and forward thinking, to make both the show, and the game, a continued reality for years more to come. Belief is a powerful thing. It creates faith…and then reason is thrown out the window. But, I digress…

The Disney statement is bold. Yes.  But, both Disney’s new Masthead, and “Sizzle Reel” released this week when the ink was barely dry on the final acquisition papers of Fox Entertainment, would tell a story that should put this conversation to bed.

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A Classless Reunion Prize Breakdown: Prom Time Homer

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It’s reunion time for Marge, Homer, and the rest of the Springfield High Gang.  What will happen?  Will Homer get his ham?  You’ll have to read the dialogue to find out. Of course, a new event means new prizes to earn and new prizes mean it’s time for everyone’s favorite prize breakdown posts!

Remember, this event is designed to follow a series of tasks via the questline to unlock prizes.  For each of the parts of the A Classless Reunion questline, you’ll have to earn  via various character tasks in order to unlock the prize for that part.

So let’s take a look at the fifth (and final) prize, Prom Time Homer…


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Should I Spend Donuts On the Returning Springfield University or Tongue-Kiss Point?

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Business as unusual in our pocket-sized towns.  Back to back mini-events, that’s certainly a turn for the different in town! Of course, an all-new mini-event gives EA an excuse to stock our stores with returning premium content in our stores, just tempting us to drop those pink sprinkles!

As we all know, that limited-time label can tempt us to grab everything in sight because it’ll be gone soon.  But don’t sweat it!  That’s where we come in to tell you what’s worth those donuts and what you might want to hold off on.

Wondering if you should add the returning Springfield University or Tongue-Kiss Point to your Springfield?  Well before you hit that confirm button let’s break down the pros and cons of adding these throwbacks to your town…

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A Classless Reunion Prize Breakdown: Dance the Night Away Animation

Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!

It’s reunion time for Marge, Homer, and the rest of the Springfield High Gang.  What will happen?  Will Homer get his ham?  You’ll have to read the dialogue to find out. Of course, a new event means new prizes to earn and new prizes mean it’s time for everyone’s favorite prize breakdown posts!

Remember, this event is designed to follow a series of tasks via the questline to unlock prizes.  For each of the parts of the A Classless Reunion questline, you’ll have to earn  via various character tasks in order to unlock the prize for that part.

So let’s take a look at the fourth prize, the Dance the Night Away animation…


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