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<table width="90%" borderGeneral ="0"><tr bgcolor{|class="#CEECF5mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"><td><b>! Question</b></td> <td><b>! Answer</b></td><tr bgcolor="#F3F3F3"><td><i>How many zones are there?</i></td>|- <td>13| '''''I cannot find ''Turf'' on either Google Play or App Store,500 (May 2013).</td>why?'''''<tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td><i>How large | Your country is a zone?</i></td> <td>In general about 25x25 meters, but that can vary a bit depending most likely not one of the countries where ''Turf'' has been [[Turf on the actual locationmap|officially released]] yet.</td><tr bgcolor="#F3F3F3"><td><i>What Why countries outside of the official ones cannot download the game is a good zone?</i></td> <td>A zone can be good in many waysdue to the technical nature of ''Turf'' itself. It can be in a historical place, it can All zones and other major game elements have a splendid view, it can to be in a parkplaced by hand, therefore it can be in requires work to establish a large squarefair, or why not in swamp so that balanced and rewarding gaming environment. Please [https://turfgame.com/info contact] us if you get a memory that you will never forget when taking the zone. A good zone can also be quite ordinary, but its location might be good for strategical reasons, that is, together wish to assist with other zones it might form building a nice tourgame environment in your local area.</td><tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td><i>What is |-| '''''Where can I find a bad zonewalkthrough of the in-game menu?</i></td>''''' <td>A bad zone is | You can find a zone that is dangerous to take (motor roads, railways, navigable channels, etc). If you have to trespass to take walkthrough of the zone, then it is bad. If the zone is indoors it also is considered as bad. A zone is also bad if it will cause turfers to leave marks, for example, if a zone is located so that turfers will go by bike over a waterlogged lawn. If the zone is just inconvenient to take, then it is not considered as bad. Please report bad zones in-game menu in the forum[[Rules|game rules]]. Zones where the GPS position is interfered by|-| '''''I experience technical issues, for example, surrounding building can also be reported.</td>please help!'''''<tr bgcolor="#F3F3F3"><td><i>The zone is enclosed and you have to pay | Please file an entrence fee to be able take it!<[https:/i></td> <td>There are a few zones like that, for example, inside the famous amusement park Tivoli in Copenhagenissues.turfgame. They are nice to visit com issue ticket] and add value we will try to the gamehelp resolve your problem. Note that you |-| '''''Where do not need to take all zones, and I start if one zone is enclosed, then there are for sure zones nearby that you can visit without paying for it.</td><tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td><i>How do I suggest zoneswish to learn more about ''Turf''?</i></td>''''' <td>In | Please start by browsing the menu of introductory content, for example the app there is an icon featuring [[rules|game rules]]. It should be a lightbulb. Zoom in to the area where good starting point if you would like wish to have a zone. Click get your feet wet on the iconTurfWiki. Start |-| '''''Is it possible to draw... view my score from previous rounds?'''''| You get 3 suggestions can view your [[round points]] in the emails sent out after every [[round (month)]]. Remember to make the size of the zone approximately 25x25 metres.</td><tr bgcolor="#F3F3F3"><td><i>Why has the zone I suggested not been created?</i></td> <td>What If you create/propose are in the app is just a suggestion. Zone makers create new zones top-100, then you can see them in areas when the activity increases and more zones are needed[[warded]] as well. When they do that they will look at the suggestions in the area and accept those that they like. Zone makers do not get notified upon new zone request. This means that even though You can also view your zone suggestion has not been created yet it might be ''Turf'' game sessions in the future. If you think an area has been overlooked [[Warded]], coupled with statistics and needs more zones you should create a post in the subforum corresponding to the region map of the location to get zones taken during the attention of the responsible [[zone makerssession.|zone maker]].</td>}

<tr bgcolor= Gameplay ={|class="#F3F3F3mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"><td><i>Who makes decisions about zones! Question! Answer|-| '''''[[Rules|How do I play?</i></td>]]''''' <td>The | Start by opening ''Turf'', and make sure you enable the GPS (it will ask you to enable it). See that green guy? That is you! By looking at the map, you should be able to find a nearby [[zone makers]].</td><tr bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><td><i>Who can Go ahead and enter it, then stay within its boundaries for 45 seconds and it will become yours! You will earn a certain amount of points for each taken zone, and to keep playing the game, just keep on raking in those points! For more information on the topic, please see the [[zone makersrules]] of the game.|-|'''''What is a [[zone maker]]?</i></td>''''' <td>If | A zone is a virtual area situated in a physical location in the real world and is a central game element in ''Turf''. Zones are represented in the game by the red, yellow or green dots or polygons in the map view. When you stand inside the borders of a zone you are interestedperform a [[takeover]], please contact Blabert or a ''take''. By [[Takeover|taking]] zones players score [[points]] and achieve various [[medals]]. Players indirectly [[Rank|rank up]] by taking zones, as more points are gathered.|-| '''''I entered a PM on [[zone]], but I could not [[takeover|take]] it for some reason, help!'''''| Another player must have recently [[takeover|taken]] the forumzone, and tell him therefore [[block_time|blocked]] it for a bit about yourself period of time. A blocked zone is marked with black and yellow stripes and why a clock symbol within its borders on your map. You will have to wait for the block timer of the zone to run out before you are interestedable to take it. If you already own the zone, you can not take it again until at least 23 hours have passed. See [[revisit]]s.|-| '''''I have just taken a zone. How long will it be mine?'''''| Until someone else takes it, or until the current [[round]] ends. Each minute it is in your possession, it gives you a certain amount of [[points per hour|points]].|-| '''''What is [[block time]]?'''''| Block time is the duration of which a zone is not able to be [[Takeover|taken]] by any player. This time duration is dependent on the [[rank]] of the player who performed the takeover of the zone.|-| '''''How long is the [[block time]]?'''''| From 10 minutes up to 25 minutes depending on the [[rank]] of the player who took the zone.</td>A player starts at rank 0 with a block time of 10 minutes. When reaching level 60, the current max level, the duration of the block time is 25 minutes. A [[revisit]] will only block a zone for 5 minutes, no matter the player's rank.|-<tr bgcolor="#F3F3F3"><td><i>| '''''What is [[takeover time]]?'''''| Takeover time is the required time you need to be physically present in a zone to perform a [[takeover]]. The takeover time is dependent on the [[rank]] of the player which performed the takeover of the zone.|-| '''''Is it possible to get a shorter [[takeover time]]?'''''| In the beginning of your Turf career your takeover time is 30 seconds. As you level up (by earning [[points]]) that time will decrease all the way up until rank 60, where you will get the shortest possible takeover time of only 18 seconds. Your takeover time can be further decreased in two ways: Having the GPS on will grant you the [[GPS bonus]], granting you a five second decrease of your takeover time. By becoming [[Region Lord]] you receive another five seconds deduction of your takeover time. Thus, the shortest achievable [[takeover time]] time is 8 seconds. |-| '''''What is a [[revisit]]?'''''| If you manage to keep a zone for at least 23 hours, you will be able to take it again. This is called a [[revisit]]. A revisit gives you half the usual amount of takeover points (i e: if a zone takeover is worth 250 points, you will only get 125 for a revisit).|-| '''''What is an [[assist]]?| An assist (or assisted takeover), is when two or more players are present in a zone when a [[takeover]] of that zone makersis taking place. The player which has completed their [[takeover time]] first will take the zone as usual, and any other player present in the zone will perform an assist. This will yield the assisting player(s) the [[takeover points]] but not the ownership of the zone. Many [[medals]] include|-|'''''Why do certain players wear a [[Region Lord|crown]] in ''Turf''?'''''| They wear a crown due to acquiring the [[Region Lord]] bonus by owning the most zones in a region. A Region Lord is awarded a crown (''see: [[Wardrobe]]''), and a [[takeover time]] bonus.|-| '''''How does the game decide where my [[home region]] is?'''''| The [[region]] where you have taken most [[zone maker]] s during the current [[round]] is considered your home region. It is possible for a home region to change mid-round. If, for example, you start a [[round]] in region ''A'', and take at least one zone there (and in no other region), then region ''A'' will be considered your own home region. When you enter a different region, region ''B'', you need to take more zones in that region than in region ''A'' before region ''B'' is considered your new home region.|-| '''''What does a [[Rules|green plus sign]] ([[File:Sign green.png|18px]]) on the map mean?'''''| A green plus sign indicates that a zone has been added or modified on that location since you last opened ''Turf''.|-| '''''What does a [[Rules|yellow sign]] ([[File:Sign yellow.png|18px]]) on the map mean?</i></td>'''''| This symbol indicates that a player recently has [[takeover|taken]] a zone.|-| '''''What does a [[Rules|red sign]] ([[File:Sign red.png|18px]]) on the map mean?'''''| This symbol indicates that a player has [[takeover|taken]] a zone from you.|-| '''''What does a [[Rules|green sign with an ''e'']] ([[File:Sign event.png|18px]]) on the map mean?''''' <td>No| This symbol indicates where [[Zone#Event zones|event zones]] are.</td>|}

<= Suggesting a zone ={|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed wikitable"! Question! Answer|- | '''''I want to [[Zone suggestion|suggest]] a zone, how do I do it?'''''| In the main menu there is an icon featuring a light bulb. Zoom in to the area where you would like to have a zone. Click on the icon. Tap on the map to place the corners of the zone... You get 3 suggestions every round (month). You get more if you are a [[supporter]]. Remember to make the size of the zone approximately 25x25 meters.|- | '''''Who makes the decisions about suggested zones?'''''| The [[zone makers]], the part of [[Turf Crew]] responsible for the placement of zones. Zone suggestions influence the zone placements made by the zone makers and help make better zone decisions, so keep them coming!|-| '''''What size should a suggested zone be?'''''| The aim for the zone size is for them to be approximately 25 by 25 meters, but that can vary a bit depending on the location of the zone. E.g. if a zone is placed in an area where the GPS reception might be worse due to large buildings or dense vegetation, the zone then generally needs to be larger to compensate for this problem.|- | '''''What indicates a good zone suggestion?'''''| A zone suggestion can be good in many ways. It can be situated in a historical place, it can have a splendid view, it can be in a park, it can be in a large square, or why not in a swamp so that you get a memory that you will never forget when taking it. A good zone can also be quite ordinary, but its location might be good for strategical reasons, that is, together with other zones it might form a nice tour.|- | '''''What should I try to avoid when making a zone suggestion?'''''| Try to avoid placing a zone where it might become a hazard for the ''Turf'' players. Examples of such locations are highways, railways, etc. If you have to trespass to take a zone - it is bad. If a zone is indoors it is also bad. Another example is a zone that could cause turfers to leave marks, for example, leaving [[bicycle|bike]] tracks over a waterlogged lawn. If a zone is inconvenient but not dangerous to take, then it is not considered bad. Please report bad zones by submitting a ticket on the [https:/table>/issues.turfgame.com Issues page]. Zones where the GPS position is interfered by, for example, surrounding buildings can also be reported.|- | '''''Why has the zone I suggested not been created?'''''| What you create/propose in the app is just a suggestion. Zone makers create new zones in areas when the activity increases and more zones are needed. When they do that they will look at the suggestions in the area and accept those that they like. Zone makers do not get notified upon new zone request. This means that even though your zone suggestion has not been created yet it might be in the future. If you think an area has been overlooked and needs more zones you should create a post in the subforum corresponding to the region of the location to get the attention of the responsible [[zone makers|zone maker]].|- | '''''Can I become a [[zone makers|zone maker]]?'''''| If you are interested in becoming a zone maker, please [https://turfgame.com/info contact] any member of the Turf Crew and they will help you. Please note that it is not possible to become a zone maker of your own home region in order to prevent possible exploitation.|}