Cat Mail Co You are a very cool game about running a cat post office. However, despite being cool in tone, it can still be a very complex game. This is because the tutorial only covers the basics of how to play and does not explore tips and tricks to help you run a successful post office.
Hence, you may struggle a bit during your first several shifts. To make things much easier for you, here are some tips that will help newbies to the game.
Cat Island parcels are delivered to customers only
Each parcel in the game either already It has a destination sticker or you have to wear one. You are located on Cat Island, therefore Each parcel with a Cat Island sticker can be given to the customer. Packages with any Other stickers need to go on the boat When the captain goes in his direction.
At first, it may seem that the counter is the only one that goes to the boats given by the customers, as the tutorial makes it seem. However, if you View packages sent through the pileMost of them need to go by boat. Keep that in mind.
Take as long as you want
Time has no meaning in this game. Customers will wait forever, and the time it takes you to complete a shift won't factor into your score. Therefore, you should not feel any time pressure.
Feel free As much time as you need to organize your parcelsAnd don't feel rushed to quickly find the right package for the customer. Allow yourself to cool down.
Pick up multiple parcels at once by holding the one below
The game doesn't tell you that you can Pick up multiple parcels at once. To do this, they need to be on top of each other, and you should Grab one below.
This makes it much faster to get parcels by boat. Plus, it's usually much easier to organize once you start carrying multiple boxes at once.
Face out the parcel labels
Regardless of how you decide to organize your space, make sure Each parcel has a name label facing outwards. This is because most customers will only give you their name. So, you will All labels need to be checked to find their package.
It can be tiring to keep spinning boxes around to see names. If they are already visible, you can Walk around and look at the labels while holding the boxes.
Always check the parcel sticker before placing it anywhere
Early in the game, you learn that fragile parcels can't contain things, and heavy boxes can't be stacked on top of each other. You are also taught to scan parcels and Put weak and heavy stickers on them. However, it is easy to forget Those aren't the only parcels with those stickers.
The ones you get by boat, in particular, may be flimsy or heavy. So, it is always a good idea Check the stickers on the box before placing it anywhere To avoid accidentally crushing parcels.
As you get deeper into the game, other stickers are added, such as the freezer. This tip is relevant for them too.
Specify shipping shelves
Most parcels at your post office will not be delivered to customers at the counter. Instead, they will have other destinations that they can reach after you put them on the boat. To make things easier, you should There are some shelves or storage that you specify for the packages you need to ship.
it is Avoid mixing them with other parcelsAs they will get in the way, and it may be difficult to find them later when the boat arrives. However, do not place each parcel on the same shelf. Separate them based on their destination.
Some shelves have small squares that you can put stickers on. Do this to clarify where the parcels are going.
Place padded envelopes in the front room
Many people come looking for letters. These are the – usually blue – envelopes on the pad. A good idea Bring all these envelopes to the front room, Except you're about to send it.
This is because the room is included Small shelves under the counter That can't fit more than envelopes, so you can put them in there. Leave the rear storage slots for larger parcels.
Separate parcels with specific features
Sometimes, you will come across some parcels form of discrimination facility. For example, it can be Put a rope around it or have some small scratches. And a customer can come in and mention that specific feature.
So, it's a good idea Keep these types of parcels separateSo that you can easily find them when you need them. This is especially true for scratched ones, because you don't want to check each parcel later to see if it's scratched.
Check parcel piles continuously
At the beginning of each shift, you will be able to Find parcels within a large parcel pile. However, that's not the only time packages are added to the pile. Over a shift, more things They can spawn within the messSo check them regularly.
Of course, you pass a stack all the time, which means you'll see packages coming from there. However, once you unlock The more room you have, the more parcels you get. These are out of the way, so you need to Remember to check them out.
