Big Business - game discussion

[JC8489]

Yikes....I think I may already be too late for that one. I have a population over 6,000 already.

Nope that is when you should do it. Just don't collect anything with a person (unless it has a key) and keep those taxis and buses going. My population was over 40,000 when I found out about it. Now I'm over 180,000.

[City: Podunk / User: Trumpster2 / Level *55*]

 

[scooteriggy2]

Has anyone been getting any bronze and glass pieces? They seemed to have stopped dropping. I have been updating the research center when I don't have the pieces to use. On 7/8 now.

 

[MegFree]

Has anyone been getting any bronze and glass pieces? They seemed to have stopped dropping. I have been updating the research center when I don't have the pieces to use. On 7/8 now.

They are definitely few and far between. I did the same thing. My research center is fully upgraded and I've barely had anything to make in it. I'm making a bronze piece right now, but won't be able to make anything else for a while until more parts drop.

City: MegVille Player: MegFree1013 Level: 52 From: Chicago, Illinois

 

[Marmaseuth]

Hello all. I'm new here and am enjoying figuring things out by reading up on this thread.

Do any of you pros have some tips for new players? (Something along the lines of "things I wish I knew when I first started")

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi there...I would have expanded my territory to the port first.

 

[Kmla48]

Should I buy a second warehouse with credits? I'm finding it impossible to upgrade at the price it's at

 

[SteveGPI]

105 tea, 57 eclairs and 33 cottage cheeses. Oh boy... well, at least I enjoy making tea! ;-)

Have also noticed the distinct lack of lens and gear pieces, and have only seen industrial glue drop twice, as well (when visiting neighbours). I see we have to get more recipes, too, which come upon "completing daily task"; well, have been doing my daily tasks every day since the research centre appeared on the scene, and have never received any recipes (other than in the very early days when the 85-energy-clicks tasks were competing with the ice cream castle requirements!).

Steve
(SteveGPI, city=Hanham, level 51)

 

[JC8489]

Should I buy a second warehouse with credits? I'm finding it impossible to upgrade at the price it's at

Once I got to level 7 it made more sense to buy a new warehouse. I saved up the 1.5 million to buy it. I only use credits when there is no choice. One of the achievements is to get a level 9 warehouse but that will have to wait.

[City: Podunk / User: Trumpster2 / Level *55*]

 

[Rikmondo]

105 tea, 57 eclairs and 33 cottage cheeses. Oh boy... well, at least I enjoy making tea! ;-) Have also noticed the distinct lack of lens and gear pieces, and have only seen industrial glue drop twice, as well (when visiting neighbours). I see we have to get more recipes, too, which come upon "completing daily task"; well, have been doing my daily tasks every day since the research centre appeared on the scene, and have never received any recipes (other than in the very early days when the 85-energy-clicks tasks were competing with the ice cream castle requirements!). Steve (SteveGPI, city=Hanham, level 51)

Steve, the Research Center is effectively a non-event. The drops are level less frequent than a gold key, I reckon at this rate Feb 2014 I would have enough ingredients to construct something that will give me 5% reduction on something. So promising but yet again so disappointing. The frustrating thing is that they have such a great game here, but are just making it soo hard it is pushing people away. I wish GI would see sense they have an opportunity make som much more money from us but are now seriously alienating themselves.....rant over, I'm back to Infinity Blade 3, superb game!

Name: Rikmondo (no more spending) City name: Rikville Level. 63 Needs: hammers, please.

 

[Kmla48]

Isn't level 7 300,000 and a new one 1.500,000

I mean I can't never get to 300000 .. Maybe it's cause I'm not done upgrading ever ....
Also I lost 40 credits on an accidental expansion

 

[JC8489]

Isn't level 7 300,000 and a new one 1.500,000

I mean I can't never get to 300000 .. Maybe it's cause I'm not done upgrading ever ....
Also I lost 40 credits on an accidental expansion

The warehouse was 1 million to upgrade to level 8 with 4 new slots. A new warehouse is 1.5 million with 10 new slots.

[City: Podunk / User: Trumpster2 / Level *55*]

 

[Foxtrotter]

Should I buy a second warehouse with credits? I'm finding it impossible to upgrade at the price it's at

I agree with JC, until you are ready to upgrade your warehouse to level 8 it makes sense to make do with 1 warehouse. However, at level 8 2 warehouses were then a better bet. By that time I was making enough money that I did not have to use city credits. It is however your game and you are entitled to make your own decision, a lot depends on how much real money you are willing to throw at the game. There is no doubt having a second warehouse makes the game a lot easier and profits accelerate so if you are willing to spend more you will get the benefit, if you want to spend as little as possible there are probably better items to buy at the earlier part of the game.

City name: Foxhall. User name: Foxtrotter

 

[Foxtrotter]

Hello all. I'm new here and am enjoying figuring things out by reading up on this thread.

Do any of you pros have some tips for new players? (Something along the lines of "things I wish I knew when I first started")

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Wish I had known just how much time this game would take up!

I suggest you experiment with different tactics, there is no right or wrong way to play. Two things I did not realise at the very start we're.

1. You do not have to sell all items in the warehouse but can specify how many of what you wish to sell.

2. By clicking on the symbol denoting there is a fire you will be taken to the site of the fire and do not have to go searching for it.

Small things I know but made quite a difference to me when I worked them out,

Good luck to you.

City name: Foxhall. User name: Foxtrotter

 

[JC8489]

More on "wish I had known earlier". Find the wiki website for Big Business. Has great information. Population requirements is out of date due to update though. Gives tasks on building tower, port, bridge, and hydro plant so you can plan and make ahead what you need!

[City: Podunk / User: Trumpster2 / Level *55*]

 

[HdBanger]

Hello everyone,

If anyone is able to donate the last chisel for my Eiffel Tower quest that would be awesome. Thx in advance!

Player name: HdBanger
Town name: Sittard

 

[amanda 35]

Steve, the Research Center is effectively a non-event. The drops are level less frequent than a gold key, I reckon at this rate Feb 2014 I would have enough ingredients to construct something that will give me 5% reduction on something. So promising but yet again so disappointing. The frustrating thing is that they have such a great game here, but are just making it soo hard it is pushing people away. I wish GI would see sense they have an opportunity make som much more money from us but are now seriously alienating themselves.....rant over, I'm back to Infinity Blade 3, superb game! Name: Rikmondo (no more spending) City name: Rikville Level. 63 Needs: hammers, please.

Stick with it guys. I have managed to produce a 20% happiness module. It is possible

city - Squillion square player name amanda35