I apologize profusely because I'm sure this is a question that has been asked/answered at least a trillioin times, and I did try to search for the answer...but here it is:

In one of my villages, I did all the right beginner stuff and then set almost everyone to research to get enough points to buy level 2 food.

Now I have one farmer assigned to it -- lucky for me she has a natural running ability that makes her fast. So she's planting and watering -- I believe I read that both of these will raise farming points. Am I supposed to wait until a crop arrives at some point? Does the farmer's actions matter at all?

And, worst of all, how in the world am I going to get 50,000 (I think) points for my intro to fish world? It was excruciating to get 6000 for level 2.

My berries are running low -- about 150 left. I already had a whole colony die and had to start over. In my other village, a nice whale gave us 1200 food points. Alas, that can't be shared with the game that is giving me fits.

Even if you've typed it a bunch of times, please forgive my extreme newbiness! I'll take all tips, links, incantations and whatever else I'm just not getting. I've read through dozens of pages and topics, I read the various guides, and how to make this leap from level 2 to fish freedom in level 3 just isn't sinking in.

Thank you for your help!

Liz

You can get everything from hints to spoilers in the Virtual Villagers Guide.

If you click on your garden, you will see how long it is before your crop comes in. Additional watering does nothing so you could make your farmer a researcher until then. Upgrading to the next level of science will increase the tech points that your researchers earn and help you get to 50,000 faster.

Thank you both very much. I finally saw the garden. Right now I'm having almost all hands put food in the communal basket, and then it's back to everyone researching.

I know these guys have ideas of their own, but I just keep picking them up and putting them where I want them.

:: thinking ::

OH, NO! It sounds like housework! heh