News archive
18.09.2013Loadtest started
Dear Settlers,
the loadtest will start with a little delay.
Update: The load test started. The server load is quite high at the moment. That's very good for our testing purposes! Keep playing, together we are about to reach the goal soon :)
We will keep you informed here on the main page, when the loadtest will start.
Best regards
BB_Amaris
17.09.2013Loadtest on Wednesday 12:00-18:00
Dear settlers,
Besides new features the Halloween event introduces some technical changes.
Please help us to perform a load test. You have the chance to get rewards for your live account if the test goals are met (server limit for 20 mins).
Test server load test facts:
- Date: Wednesday, 18th of September
- Time: approx. 12:00 - 18:00 CEST
- Testserver: https://tsotesting.com
- The Halloween event is turned off until the start!
- Rewards: Will be sent on Friday
Activity tasks on test server:
- Play the Halloween event intesively
- Activate premium account (it's free, give it a try)
- Play adventures
- Defeat the Golem
- Cause traffic by being very active.
If the server is too crowded and you cannot log in, don't worry,
this means the community is about to reach the goal.

In case you succeed, you will be rewarded with
20 pumpkins and one bookbinding glue on Friday.
Have fun testing the new features!
BB_Graubart
17.09.2013Today update for halloween version (DONE)
Update 17:30h: Testserver back online - The Halloween event is turned off until load test tomorrow
This afternoon there will be a maintenance.
An update for the halloween version will be deployed.
We will inform you about the schedule soon.
Update:
approx. at 14:15 CEST the Halloween event will be stopped. DONE
approx. at 15:00 15:55 CEST Server are closed for update
17:05h: Internal test running, the game is still closed. The Halloween event will be deactivated until tomorrow. More infos soon...
In our forums you reported disconnection problems. We're on it, too. FIXED
Greetings
BB_Amaris
13.09.2013Test of Halloween event
Dear Settlers!

The Halloween event will be activated today (Friday) approx. at 12:00 CEST.
In addition you can check out the latest developer's diary in your instance's forum.
Happy testing and enjoy your weekend.
BB_Graubart
12.09.2013Test Halloween event tomorrow (Friday)
Dear settlers,
it's planned to introduce a new version today (or tomorrow the latest).
It will be necessary to perform a maintenance soon (ETA will be published later).
Update 17:50 CEST: Server back online approx. 18:00 CEST
- The Halloween event will be activated TOMORROW, on Friday
Update 17:10 CEST: Server will be closed for update now

NEW FEATURES
- Halloween Event - please check your official forums for the new Dev-Diary post
- Guild Market change - check your official forums for details/voting results
FIXES
- The delete item "x" from the star menu should have its own tool-tip now
- Geologist Skill Tree "Nature's Gift" has been fixed
- Ingame mails have now a limit in body and subject
- Some Buff issues are fixed
- Some localization fixes
Enjoy testing (soon)!
BB_Amaris & BB_Graubart
06.09.2013Maintenance September 6th - Done
Dear settlers,
we will introduce a new version today, so it will be necessary to perform a maintenance at approx. 14:30h (CEST).
CHANGES
• Collectible items now appear in 'Miscellaneous' tab in trade
• Increased productivity for 'Country Saying' and 'Whips and Carrots' buffs to 4x
FIXES
• Fixed an issue where the collectibles and collection icons were not being displayed
*UPDATE* 16:20h - We are back online
Have fun testing!
Best regards,
BB_SlasH
04.09.2013Stress Test today, September 4th - Done
Greetings settlers,
we invite you to join our stress test today, between 12:00h and 18:00h (CEST). The focus is on testing some new event quests, but also everything else in general.
See you there!
*UPDATE* - Thanks to everybody for participating!
Happy testing,
BB_SlasH
02.09.2013Maintenance September 3rd [complete]
Dear settlers,
we will bring a new version to the test server tomorrow, September 3rd, any time between 12:00h and 18:00h (CEST). We will also perform a load test on Wednesday between 13:00h and 18:00h (CEST) to test the stability. More detailed info will follow.
Update #1:
The maintenance has started. We will keep you updated.
Update #2:
The test server is available now, happy testing!
Best regards,
BB_SlasH
28.08.2013Maintenance August 29th - Done
Hello settlers,
we will introduce a new version tomorrow and therefore the servers will be off-line for maintenance any time between 12:00h 17:00h and 18:00h (CEST). As always, we keep you updated on the progress. With the new version, the following features and fixes will be deployed:
FEATURES
• Collectible items are back again
CHANGES
• New behavior of woodcutter/forester removed
FIXES
• Some "undefined text" errors fixed
• HQ cannot be placed very close to other buildings any more
• Building time of Floating Residence is displayed again
• Guilds: Losing successor after fast clicking in member list fixed
• Almighty sausage reinstalled
*UPDATE* 18:07h - Server back online
*UPDATE* 17:15h - Server shutdown
Have fun testing,
BB_SlasH
26.08.2013Extended server maintenance Monday to Tuesday - Done
Dear settlers,
there will be a server maintenance the coming night Monday to Tuesday between 0:00h and 12:00h (CEST). There will not be any noteworthy updates or changes and no account reset.
*UPDATE* 12:37h - We are back online
Best regards,
BB_SlasH