Dear players,

with todays new version we proudly introduce to you the Epic Work Yard (Wood Yard). Details about the new building can be found in your local forum in the latest dev diary. Of course we also have so changes and bugfixes for you.

NEW FEATURE
• Introduction of the Epic Workyard

CHANGES
• Production cycle starts again after
   moving a building

BUGFIXES
• Greyed out Militia Refiller is
   clickable on Homezone
• Percentage is visible during
   building upgrades
• Book production time resets after
   upgrade and move of the
   bookbinder
• 'Resource missing' symbol
   appears instead of
   'Production stopped'
• Erroneous description in "Economy overview" feature
• Wrong amount of Hired Tropps in coop adventures
• Cancellation of waiting guild quest messes up quest statuses

There will be an account wipe with this version!

We also ask you to help us with a load test again between 15:15 and 20:00h (CEST). Focus of the test is of course the functionality of the Epic Workyard, the fixes and performance in general. So please try to create as much load as possible! If the server is too crowded and you cannot log in, don't worry,  this means the community is about to reach the goal. UPDATE: Thank you for participating!

The game will be open for playing at approx. 15:15h (CEST).

Note: The Epic Workyard cannot be moved after building, it's needed for the test!
Of course this will not be the bevahiour in the final version.

Have fun testing,
 BB_SlasH

Dear Settlers,

Thanks for supporting the recent load test series on tsotesting.com. 

You can redeem the code below on your regular game account in order to get 
1x Omniseeds, 1x Rabbits Lucky Charm and 50 Granite.

Hurry up, the voucher is valid only for a short time span!

Happy settling and enjoy the weekend.
BB_Graubart

Dear Settlers,

The second load test was successful - you managed to reach the goal!
As promissed, you will receive following gifts for your live accounts:

Rewards will be provided by the end of this week.

Happy settling!
BB_xaar

Dear Settlers,

The test server is open now! Feel free to join the load test, help to test the new feature (ability to remove rocks from your home island) and increase the chances of winning following rewards for your live account:

Rewards will be provided in calendar week 41.

Important:
If the server is too crowded and you cannot log in (e.g. login queue),
don't worry, this means the community is about to reach the goal.

Happy testing!
BB_xaar

Dear Settlers,

As you may know, the second load test is scheduled for 08th of October 2013.
A special maintenance related to this occasion will start today and finish tomorrow.

• Maintenance start: 07th of October, 15:00 CEST
• Maintenance end: 08th of October, 13:00 CEST
• Account wipe: No, accounts on the test server will not be reseted.

Don't forget to spread the word about the second load test: it involves the ability
to remove rocks from your island to create more building space - and you can win
gifts for your live account! :)

Update:
As announced, the test server has been switched into maintenance mode.
It will be available again tomorrow around 13:00 CEST.

Happy testing!
BB_xaar

Dear Settlers,

The first load test that took place on 02nd of October 2013 was successful!

More information about the second load test will follow next week,
we will publish an update on Monday.

Have a nice weekend!
BB_xaar

Dear Settlers,

The first load test is in progress. The server load is not high enough: 2 hours to go, but more users are needed. Hurry up to achieve the goal!

If both load tests are successful, you will receive following rewards:

We will keep you informed about progress.

Update #1:
Thank you for your prompt reaction! We know that the login queue started to show up - this is a part of the test, hence please stay in the queue.

Update #2:
Thanks to your reaction in the last hours of the load test, you managed to reach the goal! Congratulations! The second load test will take place next week. You will get an update about the promised feature soon.

Happy testing!
BB_xaar

Dear Settlers,

We would like to invite you to participate in two load tests. If both load tests are successful, you will receive gifts for your live accounts!

1. Wednesday, 02nd of October 2013
   The first load test is needed for a reference. If it's successful, a new feature will be deployed on the test server before the second load test takes place.
   
   • Date: 02.10.2013
   • Place: Test server (https://tsotesting.com/)
   • Start: 13:00 CEST
   • End: 18:00 CEST
   • Goal: Play the game (play adventures, recruit units, do quests etc.)


2. Tuesday, 08th of October 2013
   If the first load test is successful, a new feature will be implemented on the test server. More information will be provided in the near future.
   
   • Date: 08.10.2013
   • Place: Test server (https://tsotesting.com/)
   • Start: To be announced
   • End: To be announced
   • Goal: Play the game and test the new feature! :)

If the server is too crowded and you cannot log in, don't worry, this means the community is about to reach the goal.

Rewards
In case both load tests are successful, you will not only get gifts for your live account (shown below), but also have a sneak peek into a new feature.

Rewards will be provided in calendar week 41.

Happy settling!
BB_xaar

Dear Settlers!

Today, on 01st of October, there will be a short maintenance on the test server.

• Start: Approx. 15:00 (CEST)
• Downtime: Approx. 2 hours.
• Account: Your progress will stay, there is no wipe

During the maintenance the game will not be available.

Happy Settling,
BB_xaar

Dear Settlers!

• Update 16:50 CEST: Back online again - Happy testing

• Update 16:15 CEST: Still closed, but QA starts soon
• Update 15:16 CEST: The test server is closed now.

Today on Friday, 27th a new test version will be deployed.
The Halloween event will be deactivated and some fixes are included.

• Start: Approx. 14:20 15:05 (CEST)
• Downtime: Approx. 2 hours.
• Account: Your progress will stay, there is no wipe

During the maintenance the game will not be available.

Happy Settling,
BB_Graubart