Dear Settlers,

Ever wondered how our graphic design team starts to draw new buildings? This image might be an answer to this question as it shows how out art experts Paul and Ruslan created the Improved Deerstalker hut. Of course this is only the first step and the result - there are many more steps between these examples:

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Be like Paul and Ruslan. Create awesomeness! 
Our forum creative section is waiting for you...

Happy Settling!
Your "The Settlers Online" Team

Dear Settlers,

Three new generals from Anteria were introduced already on the test server. Details about their special skills and traits can now be read in the brand new Dev Diary.

Anslem - Calls down lightning when grumpy
Get him or one of the other two new Anteria generals in the event calendar!

Get a hot drink, some cookies and enjoy winter time!

Read the shiny new Christmas event Dev Diary and look out for the blue colored parts to find all changes and new content compared to last year.

Enjoy reading!
BB_Saqui

Dear Settlers,

Whether you prefer Chocolate cake or if you're a big fan of Cheescake, today we're all celebrating grandma's sweet treats in their dazzling variety!

What is your favorite type of cake and which of your fellow Settlers deserves a slice of it? Join the cake party in the forum!

Happy Cake Day!
BB_Saqui

Dear Settlers,

Due to a server issue, customer support tickets sent between Nov 15th, 21:00 CET and 17th, 12:30 CET may not have reached our Support team’s mail box.

If you've opened up a new ticket (or replied to an existing one) during that time period and don’t receive a reply by Friday 13:00 CET, we kindly ask you to re-submit your request/reply. Our Support teams will respond as soon as possible.

Please note: Tickets opened or replied to outside of the aforementioned time period are not affected and don’t need to be re-submitted.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Dear Settlers,

A game update is scheduled for Tuesday.
During this time the game will be unavailable.

• Day: Tuesday, November 15th
• Worlds: All (1-3) closed
• Start: Approx. 07:00am GMT
• End: Approx. 11:00am GMT
• Adventures & Premium: Times will be extended

This update will complete the deactivation of the Halloween Event. A Change Log has been posted here.

Happy Settling!
BB_Saqui

Dear Settlers,

Remember remember, the fifth of November!

In remembrance of Guy Fawkes and his foiled Gunpowder Plot, your Mayor has ordered a grand celebration of festive food along with spectacular fireworks.

Here are some gifts to help with this year's celebrations.

Happy Guy Fawkes Day! 
BB_Saqui

Dear Settlers!

With the Christmas Event in December new generals will become available. One of three can be acquired by opening a Christmas event calendar door.

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Check out all three of them on tsotesting.com. They are available at the Merchant for testing purposes. We are looking forward to receiving your feedback about them in the test server forum.

Happy testing!
BB_Saqui

Dear Settlers,

The Forum-Spotlight continues to award the most interesting and creative contributions our users share. From in-game decorating to real-life handcrafted art, our community never ceases to surprise us.

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Congratulations to Alsh for winning 1000 gems! Alsh from Northisle hand baked a delicious pumpkin themed chocolate crispy bake - yum!

Happy Creating!
BB_Saqui

Dear Settlers,

In his latest Dev Blog entry, BB_Alex (Game Design) reveals how Excelsior came into being, why its color scheme hasn't been changed and what future plans look like.

Did you know that the first design document for Excelsior was created in 2014?
Find out more interesting details in our forum!

BB_Saqui

Dear Settlers,

Together with our partner Paysafecard, we offer you a special opportunity during October to get coveted Gems for The Settlers Online.

Starting October 31st until November 14th 2016, you will find a special package in our Gem shop that comes with an exclusive 50% Gem bonus.

Each player can purchase this package once.

WIN A FIVE EURO PAYSAFECARD CODE
150 players active during the bonus time frame will win one 5 Euro Paysafecard code. The winners will be contacted via message in the game. Enjoy your shopping tour and have fun spending the Gems!

Your “The Settlers Online" Team