Quick Boom Beach Task Force (guild) update; I’ve raised the limit up to 25 people as we hit the 10 man cap quickly. Join up! Task Force name is Hardcore Casual, tag is #GQULQR2. Most of us are new to the game so now is a great time to jump in.
We are currently 1/2 in Operations. We easily beat the first, but on the second couldn’t finish the final base, though we were basically one more attack away. They are definitely fun, and a good change of pace from CoC wars.
Hardcore Casual 
I’ve been playing as often as I can to upgrade buildings since you made the clan but I’m only just hq4. Is it a big deal if I just upgrade to 6 so I can join?
I don’t think rushing HQ levels is a bad thing in BB as it is in CoC, so nope.
Rushing only your HQ is not really possible, as for each higher HQ level you need a minimum experience level. I hád to upgrade other buildings before I could even start going HQ6 :)
More info: http://boombeach.wikia.com/wiki/Headquarters
I just downloaded it today and started playing a bit, I am at HQ 4. Looking forward to get to 6 so that I can apply :)