Product Description
With more than 80 million active players since the game’s release in 2009, there seems no end to the growing popularity of FarmVille. Whether accessed through the Facebook application or from the game’s Web site, this application is a worldwide phenomenon. Yet, there has been no beginner guide that offers an introduction to newcomers and updates to experienced players until now. FarmVille For Dummies is aimed at getting novices acquainted with FarmVille rules and regulations, while more savvy players can sharpen their skills and find out how to stay up to date on the latest FarmVille features. You’ll discover how to download the app, create a farmer avatar, and establish your first farm. Then you’ll progress to finding neighbors, purchasing farm cash and coins, shopping at the market, and more.
- Serves as an ideal introductory guide to the wildly popular online game of FarmVille
- Walks you through downloading the app either via Facebook, Yahoo!, or your mobile device
- Details how to find neighbors and interact with them, purchase farm cash and coins, shop at the market, and choose a profession
- Highlights ways to earn ribbons, construct buildings, and become a co–op farmer
- Helps you deal with technical issues
- Author is the founder and creator of the largest FarmVille fan site
You can bet the farm that FarmVille For Dummies will help you take your gaming skills to the next level!
From the Back Cover
Start your farm and make it grow —here′s what you need to know
This book is a little like seed corn — it has what you need to grow a productive crop! Set up your FarmVille account, get out and meet your virtual neighbors, see how to earn Farm Coins and Cash and what you should spend them on, and learn how to care for your livestock. Then see how to pursue blue–ribbon farming, participate in co–op jobs, and stay safe out on the virtual farm.
Discover the nuances — use FarmVille to relax, express yourcreativity, interact with others, or satisfy your need to compete
Meet the neighbors — find farmers among your Facebook friends, visit their farms, and give and receive gifts
Got a minute? Plant a field — learn to budget your time forFarmVille fun without shortchanging your real life
Bushels of fun — visit the Farmer′s Market, learn to use bushels, start crafting, and earn Farm Coins from your crafted goods
Take your farm to new levels — "level up" quickly and unlock new game features
Open the book and find:
All about plowing, seeding,harvesting, and animal tending
FarmVille etiquette tips
Ways to earn Farm Coins and Cash
Shortcuts to a speedy harvest
What experience points areand how to get them fast
How to become a blue–ribbon farmer
How to get fun FarmVille mystery items
Tips for avoiding scams and staying safe while playing
Learn to:
Set up the game and start your farm
Customize your farmer avatar and interact with your neighbors
Shop at the FarmVille Market and use Farm Cash and Coins
IN FULL COLOR!
About the Author
Kyle Orland is a contributing news editor for the premiere game development community Gamasutra.com and a freelance game journalist.
