Adult Returning Player.  See more about me below the (hopefully) helpful tips/links. I accept random friend requests but I don't really chat.

Gameplay Tips brought to you by DaeKalina: 
  1. Feed horses when their energy is high
  2. Stroke horses when their energy is low 
  3. Find a Xanthos to stroke (x5 a day) X1 X2 X3 X4 X5
  4. Congratulate Topaz (x5 a day) T1 T2 T3 T4 T5
  5. Name a horse Junior Croesus 
  6. Defrost a Frost daily
  7. Answer Archimedes trivia daily
  8. Vote on creations for equus (when available)
  9. Congratulate players for UFOs
Kvezal's helpful Google Sheet
Lapis Lazuli has many helpful tips and links
Hades has great links for companion collectors

Horse Care routine I follow:
Mission (or spend 30% energy on main activity)
Water (better if trough is present)
Feed recommended fodder with 10 oat
Main action (rides/train/comps)
Stroke
Carrot
Sleep
Current Reads:
  The Odyssey by Homer 
Recently Completed Reads 
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (Completed 2/1/26, Took a while to get into it, but once I got to page 200, I finished the next 800 within a week. Now I can't wait to start book 2 of the series)
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (Completed 9/5/25, Recommended, wholesome tears were shed) 
Current Show:
Frieren
Current music on repeat:
Forrest Frank Radio
Current Podcasts:
Classical Etc.
The Bible Project
The Bible Recap
Current Craft:
  Crochet lap blanket
Cross Stitch Texas A&M Campus
Sewing Baby Jammies
Completed Crafts:
Crochet Shawl (12/30/25)

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