Dear Settlers,

Christmas time and holiday season are getting closer. Here is an overview of the maintenance schedule for the following weeks:

• 16. Dec: Game update* plus extraordinary Guild Quest resets
• 17. Dec: Game update (ca. 2h) + gift package later on
• 23. Dec: No maintenance / no downtime
• 30. Dec: No maintenance / no downtime
• 06. Jan: Maintenance including Guild Quest resets
• 08. Jan: X-Mas removal #1 (no downtime) > see Dev Diary <

*The update introduces an improvement in regards to calculating population.

I wish you an awesome December and a good start for 2015!
BB_Ravel

Hohoho! 

A carpet of many tiny white snowflakes is softly covering your island transforming it into a winter dream. Your hear the sound of tiny bells far away in the distanceand look to the sky. Once you look down again, a Christmas present lies in front of you.

Please check your ingame mails.

Enjoy Christmas time with your family, loved ones and friends!
Yours "The Settlers Online" Team

Dear Settlers,

The Forum-Spotlight continues to award the most interesting and creative contributions our users share with us.

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Congratulations to Gerontius for winning 500 gems! He found an original way to wish Merry Xmas to the Settlers Community.

We are waiting for more contributions!

Happy Creating!
BB_Ravel

Dear Romantics,

What's nicer than falling in love?
After meeting in game, our Polish players Olga_Okrutna and Shatan are now happily in love and a small Settler is due soon. Thank you for sharing this personal life-changing love story with the global Community!

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This is in fact the second love story shared with the Community after two players from the German instance exchanged vows last year. All the best to you and to all lovers who also met in the game!

BB_Butterfly & the Community Team

Dear Settlers,

Have you ever wondered: "What does the Blue Byte Backstage look like behind the scenes?" Here is your chance to find out: Have a look at the special outtakes video! :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnnkscCMDPE

Happy Watching!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Some game improvements will be applied today from 11:00 to 14:00 GMT for all gameworlds. During that time frame, the game will be unavailable.

• Start: Thursday, 11:00 GMT
• End: Thursday, 14:00 GMT
• Premium/Adventure Time: Will be extended

Regards,
BB_Ravel

Hohoho!

The Grinch and his evil friends were playing pranks on your island.
BB_Santa showed up to help and left some gifts in your in-game mails.

It might take some time until each player receives his/her package.

Merry Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Weekly maintenance for this week will take place on Tuesday.

• Worlds: All (1-3) closed 
• Start: Tuesday, December 16th at approx. 01:15am GMT
• End: Tuesday, December 16th at approx. 08:00am GMT
• Adventures & Premium: Time will be extended 
• Guild quests: Will be reset

All active guild members will receive 100 Guild Coins.
The Guild Coins will be sent via an in-game message during the maintenance.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

The Forum-Spotlight continues to award the most interesting and creative contributions our users share with us and the most useful guides.

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Congratulations to corona88 for winning 500 gems! He put together and updated his Fairytale Adventure Guides in record time (making a lot of players happy).

We are waiting for more contributions!

Happy Creating!
BB_Ravel

Ho Ho Ho!

It's the 11th of December and that means it's time for some Christmas spirit:

This year's Christmas event just started!

A Mysterious Christmas box is now available until Removal Phase II:

Christmas Surprise Package
(Mysterious Box)

Read the details about this new box on our > forum <.

Have a wonderful Christmas time!
BB_Ravel