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: 12:00PM GMT+1/BST
   • End: 17:00PM GMT+1/BST
   • 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_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

A friendly reminder that we have our maintenance this week!

• Start: Thursday, September 26th at 00:30am GMT+1
• End: Thursday, September 26th at approx. 06:00am GMT+1

Guild Quests will be reset.

Premium Account time will be extended.

All active guild members will receive 100 guild coins. 

Happy Settling!
BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

We want to thank you for your help during the last load test (18th of September)! You managed to reach the goal, so here is a voucher for you which provides
one Bookbinding Glue and 20 Pumpkins.

The voucher has already been published on the https://tsotesting.com/ website, but in order to make it easier for you, we are also publishing it here:

Hurry up, the voucher is valid only for short time span!

Happy settling!
The Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

A new episode of Blue Byte Backstage is online. It allows you to have a look behind the scenes, including interviews with players and more!

Blue Byte Backstage - gamescom 2013 special

The Settlers Online Team is very happy that so many players visited us at our Meeting Point. Thank you again for such a great time and see you next year!

Happy settling!
The Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

There's a whirlwind of food carts, scarecrows, cauldrons coming to The Settlers Online! 

With the introduction of Collectible Items, you can collect and scavenge many different items from your island and adventures to create great new buffs.

Better make sure you've got some extra space in your pockets! Head over to our forums to read the Developer's Diary for more details.

Happy Settling,

BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

A friendly reminder that we have our maintenance this week!

• Start: Thursday, September 19th at approx. 00:30am GMT+1
• End: Thursday, September 19th at approx. 06:00am GMT+1

Adventures & Premium Time: Remaining time will be extended accordingly.

You can take a look at the changes that will be implemented during this maintenance here.

Happy Settling!
BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

Besides new features, the Halloween event introduces some technical changes.
Please help us to perform a load test. You have a 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
• 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!
Your The Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

The vacation is over, the swimming trunks are back in the closet and your Settlers have returned back home, refreshed and eager to learn! 

Moreover, it seems like a little extra something was packed into their suitcases to help them in their quest for knowledge. 

Happy Settling,

BB_Alpaca

Dear Settlers,

Do you feel that chill in the air? The eerie music playing in the background? That's right-- it's rolling towards the spookiest month of the year again, and Halloween on The Settlers Online is just around the corner!

We have an action-packed event planned for you up to and not including a indomitable and scary golem to fight, spooky decorations and buildings to collect, some changes in atmosphere in-game and of course... zombies.

Are you spooked enough yet? Head over to the forums for more information!

Happy Settling,

Your Settlers Online Team

Dear Settlers,

A friendly reminder that we have our maintenance this week!

• Start: Thursday, September 12th at 00:30am GMT+1
• End: Thursday, September 12th at approx. 06:00am GMT+1

Guild Quests will be reset.

Premium Account time will be extended.

All active guild members will receive 100 guild coins. 

Happy Settling!
BB_Alpaca