News archive
13.08.2012Server down for maintenance - Done
Dear players,
we had to shut down the servers at 17:00 (CEST) for maintenance.
We keep you updated on our progress.
UPDATE 17:35: We are back online!

Thanks for your patience.
13.08.2012Monday 13th: Test event round 3 & stress test
Dear players,
today at 12:00 (all times CEST) you will not only receive your reward for playing during the last three days, but also the 3rd round of our testing event is about to begin. Play between Monday 13th 12:00 and Wednesday 15th 16:00, you can gain a reward for your efforts for your regular game account.

In addition to that, we have our special stress test taking place today, Monday 13th from 12-22:00. Our goal is to make the server as crowded as possible, we want to reach the server limits and make the server "burst at the seams". If the test environment reaches the maximum of players, you may not be able to play due to the waiting queue, but if you do login, you are listed as participant and will gain your reward.

All rewards will be sent as a voucher code via in-game message to your account here on the test server. In case you don't know how to redeem your code, there is a brief description on our forum, where you can also find our announcement of the event.
Best regards,
BB_SlasH
12.08.2012Login-Issues & Bug reports
Hi all,
we are totally aware that many players are not able to login because the server is often totally crowded. We try to give the test environment more resources next week, but for the moment we only can beg for your patience.
Please use only the forums here on the test server for questions and bug reports as the support of your country will not be able to help you in any way. You will get help only HERE on the international test instance.
Please accept our apologies and have patience till next week.
Thank you!
BB_Pandur
10.08.2012Voucher codes Friday 10th
As some of you may have already noticed, the voucher code has been sent twice. This was to ensure everyone receives the code, because we sent it out too early the first time.
10.08.2012Next round in our testing event
Round 2: If you play our new test version within the next three days, you can again obtain a reward for your regular game account.

Play for at least 15 minutes until Monday 13th, 12:00 (CEST) and receive a voucher-code, which will be sent to you via in-game message here on the test server. The code will be valid for your regular account on your home world. A description, on how-to-use the code, can be found on our forum.
10.08.2012Hotfix for server stability today - Done
For performance reasons, we will deploy a small hotfix today.
That means, the sever has to be shut down for a short time.
UPDATE 15:00: We are back online
UPDATE: The server will shut down at 14:00 14:30 (CEST) for approx. 30 minutes.

We keep you updated!
10.08.2012Play today and gain a reward
Attention all players! If you play our new test version today, you will obtain a reward for your regular game account.

Play for at least 15 minutes until 16:00 (CEST) today and receive a voucher-code, which will be sent to you via in-game message here on the test server. The code will be valid for your regular account on your home world. A description, on how-to-use the code, can be found on our forum.
09.08.2012Big testing event with activity rewards
Dear testers,
UPDATE 22:25: After the big run on our testing-webservers we discovered a problem with the website that was causing a "white page" after clicking "Play Now". The problem was solved and you are able to play since a few minutes! Have fun testing! BB_Pandur
Starting on August, Thursday 9th, running until Monday 27th, we conduct a long term testing event. If you log in during this period and play a minimum amount of time, you will receive some nice rewards for your regular game account. In addition to our event, we will have a special stress-test on Monday 13th, between 12:00 and 22:00h (CEST). We will reward you with some extra loot for your assistance.

Facts:
- Start: August, Thursday 9th, 18:00 (all times CEST)
- End: August, Monday 27th, 16:00
- Additional Stress Test: August, Monday 13th, 12:00-22:00
- Account reset at the start of the event
- No account wipe during the event
- You will receive rewards for your regular game account via ingame message with voucher-code
You can find more detailed information about the event handling in our forum.
UPDATE 20:00 h: The server is back online. Due to the great interest in the new test version, you may experience some difficulties while logging in
UPDATE: The downtime has been extended, we keep you posted our progress
NOTE: The test starts today at approximately 18:00 (CEST)
We hope to see you on the test server!
Best regards,
BB_SlasH
08.08.2012New test version today
Dear testers,
we are very happy and proud to announce some upcoming new features for the next test version today:
- New Trading-System*
Be the first to test the new trading-system
- New Tutorial and Quest-Chain for all levels including new Help System
Big new feature, very helpful and not only for beginners
The server will be shut down during the upgrade process, approximately between 14:00 and 16:00 16:00 16:30 and 18:00 (CEST).
Regards,
BB_SlasH
*It is most likely, that the new trading system (not the final version) will make it into this built. However, there is a small chance that it will not. We keep you posted.
31.07.2012New version on Wednesday, 1st of August
Hello testers,

We announce a new update being deployed tomorrow, Wednesday 1st. The new built will include a new feature
and a bug fix for the following issue:
BUG FIX: Unused generals now start from the nearest storehouse instead of previously selected garrison when placed
NEW FEATURE: Icons added for pre-combat feedback
• Crown icon displayed on leader camps
• Skull already displayed on difficult camps now displayed in additon to the crown on difficult leader camps
UPDATE 15:45: We are back online!
INFO: Users with crashed zones have been resetted.
UPDATE 14:35: The server will go down @ 15:00 and we will be back @ 16:00
UPDATE 12:55: The server will be shut down at approx. 14:00 (CEST)
The server will be shut down between 10:00 and 18:00 (CEST) for approximately 1 hour. As always, the exact time and duration will be posted here later and we keep you updated on our progress.
Note: Your game progress will be preserved this time.
Have fun testing,
BB_SlasH