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From Eco V.9 to V.10: what changed and how can we need to deal with this ?

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This new V.10 of  Eco by Strange Loop Games  is full of new opportunities. As always, the uninvited guests to this party are fear of change and concerns that our comfortable way of playing no longer works. 

Eco : short beginner's guide

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What should I do in Eco ? This simple image will give you hints about preparation, first misssions and next step tasks.

Planning tools for admins and their Eco server

    Here is a practical, complete and  already tested  package of planning tools for admins and leaders in  Eco by Strange Loop Games . It is meant to make your job easier when planning your world.

Autopsy of a failed world in Eco with 100 active players

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So far, I have found no better graphics to illustrate how economic inequity in Eco game translates into abandon and server failure. 

What is money in Eco ?

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Money in Eco by Strange Loop Games  is a vital tool to mediate the exchanges of items between players. But what new players don't expect is there are at least 5 types of money to look for.

How do I claim more land in Eco

 Moooooorrr laannnndd!  This is a common growling sound coming from the dark holes of smiths and straw houses of farmers in Eco by  Strange Loop Games .

How do I get XP in Eco

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This is a common and a very important question for new players who discover Eco by Strange Loop Games .

Technological eras in Eco

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Eco, by Strange Loop Games is a simulation, sand-box and cooperative game were players begin at stone age and rise to a modern society in order to destroy the asteroid. Understanding the path and caveats of technology in Eco is the first step to a better experience.

Joint buildings in Eco

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It seems there are two dominant approaches to cooperate with other players in Eco  by  Strange Loop Games : the cautious trade from distance and close team. This post is about something in between that works very well in Eco.

How to tackle research in Eco

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Research is a key activity to advance in the game Eco. It is one of the first challenge where players show their preference between collaborative, independent and competitive approach of the game. This article focus on few ways to promote research in a collaborative fashion.

How do I setup my store in Eco ?

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Unless you only play with friends and open stockpiles, you probably noticed trade is important in Eco by  Strange Loop Games . This post is all about tips and tricks to manage your store so that you contribute to your community.

5 essential tips to be more productive in Eco - Strange Loop games

So you already played Eco ? Nice. How about another try ? But this time you do it with these essential and basic principles in mind.

Eco : The best way to start a game

I begin in a new world of Eco by  Strange Loop Games . The tutorial told me how to jump, move, get food etc. Okay I got a workbench and a tool bench. A fire is burning to provide with perfectly charred survival food. What now? What should I do first?