I have two totem poles in the first game I started and none yet in the second game. I figured I would concentrate on the puzzles and leave getting the totem poles until after I solve the puzzles. The only thing I'm not sure about is trying to figure out a third category for master since it will be way to hard to get a master builder after all the puzzles are solved. I know there is always master parent and master doctor, but I'm unclear as to which would be easier...especially if there is a population limit like in VV1. Probably master doctor by repeatedly making everyone get sick.