My favorite things to do in this game are Growth and Watering. The 4 common goals and 3 Ecosytem cards, 2 of them also common, are great guides! Composting cards from your hand is a fabulous way to score points. Triggering a bunch of actions when chosing Composting, Watering, or Growth is highly satisfying. Maybe I can get out to Vegas once I have enough money and vacation time in dental assisting. School starts August 26!
Good tips. I agree with 5/6 and think the last 2 you mentioned are very important. For starting islands, I think it's best to prioritize resources over points, which results in making a stronger engine. It also sets you up for your bonus tip, planting without them being able to follow.
