Monthly Archives: October 2019

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…..

No new Simpsons tonight, as the World Series takes the top spot. What were your thoughts on last week’s THOH episode?

THOH has hit our pocket sized towns. Your thoughts on the event so far?  Ready for week 2 to start?

How’s your designing coming?  What are you doing with your town? Share some photos in the comments below! (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!

The Simpsons News Links

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Happy Saturday!  It’s time for another round of Simpsons News. It’s been a little while since the last news roundup, so let’s see what’s going on in the world of our favorite yellow family these days…

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Friday Filler – When the Best Update of the Year Wasn’t

Thank Grog It’s Firday!

I want to start with a disclaimer right away.  This entire post may have been influenced by the fact that I have been inhaling epoxy fumes all week.  Kitchen counters and a host of detail additions to the new kitchen remodel will do that. I also admit it. I like the smell.  I used to build a lot of model airplanes when I was young. I never huffed…but certainly got happy once or twice putting the clear “dope” sealer on my balsa wood planes. But, I digress…

The real reason for this post should be obvious.  It is a clear and pointed op-ed on the state of TSTO, as it appears to signal in this most recent update.

I know I am not alone. But, after trying for months to put on my “happy face” about the game, it is time to be honest…and pragmatic…and serious.

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THOH XXX Prize Guide: Act 1, Prize 1 Malicious Krubb

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Halloween has finally arrived in Springfield, but with Kodos and Kang involved will it be full of Treats or lots of Tricks? We’ll have to read the dialogue to find out…

THOH XXX follows the same event structure of the Multi-Events before it.  This event consists of 4 parts (or Acts), with each part lasting a week and taking us through a new part of the event!

For Week 1, Act 1, we’re following what happens when Kodos and Kang try to unclog the drain, and take over Springfield!  All of the prizes unlocked during week 1 play a role in that storyline.

So let’s take a look at the very first THOH XX Prize…Malicious Krubb.

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Should I Spend Donuts On the Monkey’s Paw Salesman and the Monkey’s Paw Shop?

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Gather ’round the tapping device everyone, it’s update time in TSTO! As Halloween is alive and well in our pocket-sized towns!  Of course, an all-new event means all-new 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 Monkey’s Paw Salesman and the Monkey’s Paw Shop to your Springfield?  Well before you hit that confirm button let’s break down the pros and cons of adding this cursed combo to your town…

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Gil’s Latest Gimmick: Details and Should You Buy God

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Ol’ Gil is back in Springfield.  He returned to Springfield yesterday with the arrival of the THOH XXX event.  Also always, Gil has another ‘deal” for us.  What’s the latest gimmick he’s peddling? Well, this time around he’s offering up God.  He’s trying his hardest to make us a deal we can’t refuse…or face eternal damnation…

So let’s break down the details of this latest offer and determine if this deal is worth the donuts or if you want to risk angering God…

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THOH XXX – Calendar and Math You Need to Get Everything!

I am writing this through gritted teeth. I am doing my best to “put on a happy face,” but it keeps sliding off of my skull.  Kinda goulish…and waaaay scarier than this update.

But…we kinda knew this was coming, right?

I’ll leave the proselytizing for the Filler on Friday, after I have had a bit of time to actually “play” this update a bit.  But, suffice it to say, there is a smell of burning rubber in the room…coming from my burning opinion of so many “retreads.”

However…we will keep playing…as long as they keep doling out the stuff. Right?
Let’s get to the numbers.

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In-Game Update: THOH XXX Patches and Repairs

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So I’m a little late to the party on this…my apologies.  I was picking kids up from school, feeding them dinner, and getting them ready for bed.  But this evening there was an in-game update…as many of you commented…that repaired a few things (Wailing walls and donuts)…

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THOH XXX: Turbo Tappin’ Week 1, Operation Clogged Drain

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Halloween has finally arrived in Springfield, but with Kodos and Kang involved will it be full of Treats or lots of Tricks? We’ll have to read the dialogue to find out…

THOH XXX follows the same event structure of the Multi-Events before it.  This event consists of 4 parts (or Acts), with each part lasting a week and taking us through a new part of the event!

For Act 1 we’re tasked with collecting McGuffin Disks!  Each part of the story will unlock another prize themed for the first part of the story.  So let’s take a look at the details behind Week 1 and the Turbo Tappin’ Version for Operation Clogged Drain…

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Bug Alert: Donut Purchases

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Making a separate post for this so it’s not missed…

If you’re looking for info about Week 1 of the THOH event, go here. 

Real quick, Seeing a bunch of reports from you guys that the option to buy $19.99 worth of donuts is either missing or broken.  By broken, I mean…you can buy it and spend the money but you’re not given the donuts. If this happens to you contact EA.

Update: Apparently this is happening on multiple donut package sizes.  Do just don’t buy donuts right now
If you did buy donuts and are having trouble getting through with EA, you can contact the store (iOS or Google) and let them know what happened.  They’ll refund you pretty quickly.

What I can tell you is, it looks like there’s going to be a donut bonus offered with the $19.99 Truckload of donuts during this event.  That may explain why it’s missing or you’re having problems with it.

As a warning to others…until this is resolved DO NOT BUY THE 19.99 DONUTS!