Dear Settlers,

Torfkopp from Germany was on the ball and managed to take a few snapshots of the rabbids. Some of them show very peculiar behaviour, but see for yourselves:

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We thank Torfkopp for this fantastic idea and congratulate him with 500 gems!
Click > here < for more details.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

An IT infrastructure task might result in disconnections or unavailability of the game.
Please plan your game activities accordingly.

• Day: Thursday, 9th of April
• When: 6:00 - 7:00 AM BST
• Game: Disconnections or unavailability possible during the mentioned time span
• Affected: The game might not be available or disconnections will occur.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

The Easter Event 2015 "Removal Phase I" started on Tuesday morning. We received reports of several Easter-Quest-related issues. With a special maintenance today, all Easter Quests will be deactivated.

• Day: Wednesday, the 8th of April
• Time: 14:00 - 16:00 BST
• Game: Will be unavailable during the mentioned time span
• Adventure / Premium time: Will be extended

160 Stripy Eggs will be sent to active players.
Easter Quest Achievements will get unlocked for affected players.

Please read the Dev Diary update for more information.

Best,
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Please note today's short maintenance when planning to join the game.

• What: Login procedure maintenance
• Date: Wednesday, 8th of April
• Time: Approx. 17:00 - 18:00 BST
• Game: Remains online
• Effects: Potential limitations of the login process

Your ability to login may be affected during the above-mentioned time frame. Users who are already logged in won't be affected and can continue playing.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Weekly maintenance for this week will take place on Tuesday.

• Worlds: All (1-3) closed 
• Start: Tuesday, April 7th at approx. 01:15am BST
• End: Tuesday, April 7th at approx. 08:00am BST
• Adventures & Premium: Time will be extended 
• Guild quests: Will NOT be reset

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel

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 Judelientje for winning 500 gems! She decided to create this very special buff, the Chocky Easter-Bunny cake, that we're sharing today in case you're out of Easter dessert ideas.

We are waiting for more contributions!

Happy Easter!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Two IT infrastructure tasks might result in disconnections or unavailability of the game.
Please plan your game tasks accordingly.

• Day: Thursday, 2nd of April
• When: 13:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 18:00 BST
• Game: Disconnections or unavailability possible during the mentioned time spans
• Affected: The game might not be available or disconnections will occur. Website, forum and login may be affected as well.

Happy Settling!
BB_Aguton

Dear Settlers!

On Friday, the 27th of March 2015, the teams of the German fan sites "Siedler-Vision" and "DSOTalk" visited the Ubisoft / Blue Byte Studio in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Even the famous courtyard ducks were introduced ;).

A brief recap with some photos was published in our forums.

> Read the recap <

If your fan project team also wants to visit Blue Byte, the Community Team is looking forward to your message via Support contact form.

Thanks to our fans for all their work!
BB_Ravel

Dear Settlers,

Weekly maintenance for this week will take place on Tuesday.

• Worlds: All (1-3) closed 
• Start: Tuesday, March 31st at approx. 01:15am BST
• End: Tuesday, March 31st at approx. 08:00am BST
• 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.

To check out the changes implemented this maintenance, please click here.

Happy Settling!
BB_Ravel