Reaching Level 100 in Crime City Game

I started playing Crime City last New Year's Eve upon the invitation of a good friend. At first I was reluctant for am not the kind of player who just tries something and abandons it right away. When I decide to play, I usually aim for a very high goal where I could also learn in the process.

The last one I played was Warbook and stopped once level 50 (the highest then) was reached.

For Crime City, I noticed that the game has continuously evolved. Also experienced from having a lot to none (sold all buildings just to complete missions) to rebuilding the current city format I have.

Currently at level 97 and will likely reach 100 in a few days. Hopefully by that time, I already bought a stadium (if at least 7 more people will add me to their mafia) which is the highest type of building that you can purchase in the game. Then that's it for me.

Anyway, for those of you who are leisure game players of Crime City, here are some tips I like to share:

1. Focus on high-income buildings.

There was a time I got consumed in upgrading existing buildings. However, as you get revenue, collectible items gets given as well where once you complete a set, you get special items or boost.

I noticed that buildings that offers high-income have interesting collectible that either gives more steel, money, respect, equipment, or boost. So once your hood is filled up, you can either upgrade to accommodate more buildings or keep on getting high value buildings as you resell existing ones.

In my case, I have focused on reselling and buying new buildings. I like the night club as it gives 24k revenue a day. The opera house is also ok as you can collect from 40k to 80k a day. Both buildings gives a lot of steel once you complete the items they give out.

2. Equipment (boost, vehicle, armor, weapon)

There was a time that I keep buying boost to protect my hood. Later on, I decided to use spare income that is not enough to buy any building to get more equipment.

For boost, there are now buildings you can get that gives you boost such as the gun shop or ammo factory or biotech lab (for attack boost), loan shark office or collection agency (for collection boost), guard dog training center or safehouse or alarm company or guard tower or armory (for defense boost), mercenary bar or compound (for mafia boost), muay thai studio or shooting range (for xp boost), and consigliere's house or godfather's mansion (for loot boost).

If you have 5 buildings that gives you at least 1 of each type of boost, you can put your spare resources to vehicles, armor, and weapon.

A dying game?

Although I somehow feel that Crime City is already a dying game, it was great to see how it evolved trying to survive. I think for the new players, who likes to play quietly without bugging Facebook friends too much, this game can is still ok.

Join the Sexy Street Style Promo and win a Samsung Notebook Series 9

Last April 28, I dropped by the Samsung Notebook Series 9: INPERSPECTIVE exhibit at Powerplant Mall Makati that showed what makes this gadget the thinnest, lightest, and brightest as interpreted by design experts publications such as Metro Home, My Home, and Real Living.

The said event was the launch pad as well of Samsung's sexiest promo in Facebook, as it redefines the word: “sexy” with the Samsung Notebook Series 9’s Sexy Street Style.

Join this fashionable promo and get a chance to win a Samsung Notebook Series 9 and designer dresses from Rajo Laurel, Rhette Eala, and Randy Ortiz!

To join:

1. Register on Samsung Notebook Series 9: Sexy Street Style Facebook fanpage.
2. Upload a stylish photo of yourself that defines what sexy for you is.
3. Write about your personal definition of sexy.
4. Ask your friends to vote for your sexy photo entry. (Check out my entry)
5. Make it your profile picture in Facebook. (view my profile photo as example)

Sexiest photos will get a chance to win either a Samsung Notebook Series 9 or a Rajo Laurel, Rhette Eala, or Randy Ortiz designer wear.

If you need some sort of inspiration to craft your personal definition of "sexy", check out how Manila's most fashionable define it in this video.

Here is the Samsung Notebook Series 9 Product Specs for your reference:

• Ultra Slim Profile at 0.64”
• Lightweight Body at 2.86lbs.
• Stunning display at 400NIT
• Intel Core i5-2537M Processor
• (1.40GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 3MB cache memory)
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
• 4GB DDR3 Memory
• 128GB Solid State Drive
• 13.3-inch LED Hi-Definition (400NIT, Non-Gloss) Screen with SuperBrightPlus Technology
• Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Hi-Definition Webcam
• Built-in Bluetooth Version 3.0 Hi-Speed
• Chargeable 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, MicroSD Card Slot
• Surround Sound 3D Sound Effect
• Arch Flow Design, Black Chassis, Made from Duralumin (2x Stronger than Aluminum)
• 3 Years Warranty (1 Year International, 2 Years Local)

Samsung Notebook Series 9 suggested retail price is seventy-nine thousand nine hundred pesos (P79,900.00). It is available in retail outlets nationwide.

Sexy for me is all about how you carry yourself well in a variety of situations that puts your best foot forward. (Friends, kindly vote or like my photo.)

In case you joined the Sexy Street Style Promo contest, let me know and will cast a vote for your entry to support. Good luck!

High-end online shopping in the Philippines with Reebonz

As a catalog shopper, I am more comfortable browsing through duty-free and direct selling magazines rather than shop at an actual store site. Found it less intimidating and without the salesperson pressure that makes me shop much easier.

So when the high-end online shopping site Reebonz project got shared to me by a DigitalFilipino Club member, excitement caught me for I can now shop at ease anywhere and be able to make a decision on which of these nice items do I want to invest in for myself or as a gift. Furthermore, have assurance that the items are genuine and be availed at special discounts ranging from 15% to 20%.

Reebonz is launching in the Philippines with a special promotion offer, 5% discount, to holders of BDO credit cards, AMEX, and BDO virtual cards from April 1 to September 30, 2011.

What I like about Reebonz are the brands that they are carrying. This includes cool items from Prada, Fendi, Gucci, Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Tod's, Miu Miu, Burberry, Kenneth Cole, among others. If your preferred brand is not available online, you can suggest it as well.

These high-end items are made affordable as they are mostly comprised of past season inventory.

Products are available on a 2 to 3 day period which site members can avail of. Once ended, it is gone for good. I think the site can also be a business opportunity haven for the savvy ones or a secret gift store for those who already wants to start shopping and keep stock for gifts, holidays, or special occasions.

I hope Filipino high end brands will also make it to the site soon from pearls to high-life destination deals or packages.

Fashionistas are encouraged to join the site and have access to members-only events. You can also invite your friends where you can earn 5% of their first purchase.

When ordering, you can pay through credit card or bank transfer. Delivery takes 15 to 20 days subject to customs clearance. Read their FAQ section for more information about Reebonz.

I tried shopping online through the website and observed the following:

The shopping site page allows you to further customize the order such as size selection, among others. A ring caught my attention and was contemplating of getting it.

If you mouse-over on the item, it gives you a zoom in look and be able to analyze it further if it is to your liking. 

Once decided to proceed with the offer, you will need to fill-up an ordering form and have your credit card ready.

Payment locally is processed through a local payment gateway provider. Unfortunately, had some problems with my credit card that I need to sort out and hopefully make my first purchase soon.

Definitely, Reebonz is a welcome addition to Filipinos who love to shop discreetly and get great deals online for high-end fashion brands.