# The Simpsons: Tapped Out **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** video-games-e-games\ **Created:** [December 6, 2012, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231 "2012-12-06T21:08:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 126
**Author:** ![BrassyPhrase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2504 "2014-01-28T20:50:00Z")
Hey, I’ve recently gotten hooked on this game. I’m carchcarch669, if anyone (please!) wants to add me! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![ekweizn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7c8e57/32.png) [@ekweizn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekweizn)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2505 "2014-01-29T14:04:01Z")
Noticed that my friends list got reordered, which usually happens just before an event. Hopefully it starts soon! ---
**Author:** ![ekweizn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7c8e57/32.png) [@ekweizn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekweizn)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2506 "2014-01-29T14:18:52Z")
Ten minutes after I post, there’s a minor update. You’ll want Homer and Lisa free to start. It seems to concern the Super Bowl. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2507 "2014-01-29T14:45:51Z")
> [@sideshowkar](#): > > Stink Fish Pot - you can get rid of friends by using - Origin for PC or Mac - [Mac Download Video Games - Official EA Site](https://www.origin.com/en-us/download). You can also find friends that way. You can look at who your friends have as friends and make friend requests. It’s not like Facebook, where you really need to know someone. I’m pretty sure several people found me that way and I did it to find some too. Is this a program written by EA, or did someone else com up with it? And if the latter, how do you know it is safe? I have done some research, and it would seem that EA does NOT permit you to remove friends (at least no one can figure out how to do it through the current release of TSTO. That seems to be an odd “feature” I have noticed that a few friends have dropped me, which could mean that someone has consolidated their play from a number of screens to one, or they had someone else they wanted to add… I understand that, since I don’t actually know anyone IRL, but the game gives no indication that you are down a few friends. I happened to find out by accident last night when i tried to add a new friend and it took a new friend. I added three or four new ones until I hit the 100 number again. There are a few people that I need to get rid of. I honestly don’t even think they are playing the game anymore, because when I hit a house or whatever, it is my screen name that pops up. It looks like I’m the only person hitting some of these towns. Anyone know any specifics on the program **sideshowkar** has linked to? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2508 "2014-01-29T15:23:40Z")
Origin _is_ EA. It’s their online content distributor. It’s like Steam but for EA games. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2509 "2014-01-29T15:39:26Z")
Thanks. I can’t seem to get it to load on my iPad. How do i do this? I followed the directions, and i couldn’t seem to load it and run it on my device. It is currently sitting in my drop box, where it cannot be opened, run, or accessed in any way. ---
**Author:** ![ekweizn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7c8e57/32.png) [@ekweizn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekweizn)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2510 "2014-01-29T16:04:14Z")
> [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > I can’t seem to get it to load on my iPad. You appear to have missed the part where it’s for your Mac or PC. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2511 "2014-01-29T22:59:28Z")
> [@ekweizn](#): > > You appear to have missed the part where it’s for your Mac or PC. :smack: That would explain my problem. (One of them anyway) Thanks for pointing that out. Don’t know how I missed that. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2512 "2014-01-29T23:02:38Z")
So, Seriously, is there NO way to clean up my friend list if i play on the iPad? ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2513 "2014-01-29T23:26:25Z")
There’s this. It says that you have to use the Android method now for ipads. > **[tstotopix.me](http://ww38.tstotopix.me/2013/10/26/back-to-basics-deleting-friends/)** > > Free Minecraft Server Hosting,Minecraft Server,Servers That method seems to be to download the software **sideshowkar** linked to. I’ve not used it myself. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2014, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2514 "2014-01-29T23:49:38Z")
I saw that this morning, however the very first line stopped me in my tracks. "UPDATE: Since the update 14th jan 2014 this is no longer an option! " That seems to imply it doesn’t work, so I am not sure WHAT sideshowkar used. That link to origin takes me to the same software that I tried to download today and didn’t realize it wouldn’t work on my ipad. If anyone can tell me how to delete friends on an iPad, i would be very grateful. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2515 "2014-01-30T00:51:10Z")
> [@ekweizn](#): > > Ten minutes after I post, there’s a minor update. You’ll want Homer and Lisa free to start. > > It seems to concern the Super Bowl. I wonder if that’s all there is. I got the update on my phone, Homer was free so I put him on the task. Then a few hours later when everyone else was free I put Lisa on her task and everyone else on 60 minute tasks (not knowing what was going to happen next). Two hours after that I load up my tablet. It gets the update. Lisa isn’t doing anything, half my down isn’t doing anything and that job isn’t in the task bar so I’m hoping it’s completed, but it’s not asking me to do anything else. ---
**Author:** ![Fair\_Rarity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fair_rarity/32/153_2.png) [@Fair\_Rarity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fair_Rarity)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2516 "2014-01-30T01:43:11Z")
> [@BrassyPhrase](#): > > Hey, I’ve recently gotten hooked on this game. I’m carchcarch669, if anyone (please!) wants to add me! Thanks! I tried adding you (I’m xamovo), but it said it couldn’t find a user with your name. I put all my characters on 24 hour tasks this morning, so I can’t start the new update until tomorrow. ☹ Rumor has it Sunday we’ll get a Duff blimp and 7 free donuts. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2517 "2014-01-30T04:37:17Z")
Hey everyone! Just started playing. I’m “MooseNog” in case you want to add me. ---
**Author:** ![ekweizn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7c8e57/32.png) [@ekweizn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekweizn)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2518 "2014-01-30T14:25:29Z")
> [@Stink Fish Pot](#): > > So, > > Seriously, is there NO way to clean up my friend list if i play on the iPad? Install Origin on your Mac or PC, sign into your account there, and delete all the friends you like. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2519 "2014-01-30T14:29:15Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > I wonder if that’s all there is. I got the update on my phone, Homer was free so I put him on the task. Then a few hours later when everyone else was free I put Lisa on her task and everyone else on 60 minute tasks (not knowing what was going to happen next). > > Two hours after that I load up my tablet. It gets the update. Lisa isn’t doing anything, half my down isn’t doing anything and that job isn’t in the task bar so I’m hoping it’s completed, but it’s not asking me to do anything else. Well, later on in the night, the next part of the task picked back up. I started a two 2-hour jobs and went to bed. The next part, again, didn’t start. My account seems to be having an issue with this task. Luckily it’s short, hopefully it’ll get through the whole thing before Sunday and I can get the blimp. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2520 "2014-01-30T15:35:08Z")
Lisa prompted it for me and they were two 4 hour tasks for her and Homer. I set them on those and I brought my tablet into work today so I can follow up after those are completed and continue. I can’t access it through my company’s vendor wireless so I have to go to another floor where the building has an open network. I know it’s a hard knock life. ---
**Author:** ![crypto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2521 "2014-01-30T16:13:32Z")
> [@ekweizn](#): > > Install Origin on your Mac or PC, sign into your account there, and delete all the friends you like. Well, I guess this will work, but it sure seems a roundabout way to delete people. And since my laptop is dead right now, I won’t be able to delete folks for a while. I have been looking for motivation to get my laptop straightened out. ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2522 "2014-01-30T17:25:48Z")
I’ve had both Lisa and Homer available at times since the update but have not gotten any new tasks for them. Is there a level or building requirement or something? ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231/2523 "2014-01-30T19:00:24Z")
I just found this walkthrough so this may help: > **[The Simpsons: Tapped Out Super Bowl content update](https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/The_Simpsons:_Tapped_Out_Super_Bowl_content_update)** > > The forty-first content update, known as the "Super Bowl update" for The Simpsons: Tapped Out was released on January 29, 2013. The update gave players who didn't have the Duff Racer or Duff Party Bus another chance to buy them. Players who completed... I also got hit with another update this morning when I logged in at work. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231.md?page=125) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-tapped-out/643231.md?page=127)