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 

Dear settlers,

to activate the Halloween Event and also the first version of Star Coins items for the shop, we will need to perform a maintenance today.

Start: Approx. 15:30h (CEST)
End: Approx. 18:00h (CEST)

Please report all bugs you may find to our bug forum, using the template. Thanks in advance for your support!

UPDATE 18:36h - We are back online
UPDATE 15:50h - Server shut down

Happy testing,
 BB_SlasH