Test Server: Special week
Double load tests, Expandable Islands, PvP Dear Settlers!
Two load tests and two new versions will be implemented on the test server environment this week.
- Tuesday: Load test 1 (normal game version)
- Wednesday: Load test 2 (early version of Expandable Islands)
- Thursday: New game version test (PvP)
A way to remove mountains was available for a short time on our test server in the past. The feature couldn't be implemented in the live game due to potential technical / performance issues. Since then, the team tested several other ways to implement more building slots on the home island. One of them is ready for a performance test! It will be the basis for further development of: Expandable islands!
There will be two load tests: One with the regular test server game version and one with the Expandable Islands version. After the tests, the results will be compared. In order to have significant results, we only perform the second load test if the first one was a success!
Load tests details:
- Start test 1: Tuesday, September 23rd, 4:00 AM PDT / 7:00 AM EDT
- End test 1: Tuesday, September 23rd, 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 PM EDT
- Goal: Build, move and destroy as many buildings as possible
- Start test 2: Wednesday, September 24th 4:00 AM PDT / 7:00 AM EDT
- End test 2: Wednesday, September 24th 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 PM EDT
- Goal: Build, move and destroy as many buildings as possible
If both tests are successful:
The Expandable Islands test is supposed to provide information about the behaviour of the game with more building slots.
The feature is not finalized (very early version) and will not be part of a regular game version any soon.
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The new Battle System & PvP
Another new game version will be deployed on the test server after the load tests:
The new Battle System & PvP! A Sneak Peek providing brief information will be published later this week.
The detailed developer's diary will be announced as soon as the feature development has been finished.
Happy testing!
BB_Endesmor
How to use the additional island space
Dear Load-Testers.
The first load test on Tuesday was successful.
The second load test phase featuring the first test version of expandable islands started today.
How to use the additional island space?
1. Use your explorer to reveal the new additional sectors
2. Go to the shop and open the “Black market” category
3. Acquire the item “Small island deed”
4. Use the item “Small island deed” (star menu) on the new islands to capture them
5. Open the building menu and build the “Island Storehouse” on the new islands to unlock the sector
About storehouses
The new building "Island Storehouse" is needed to unlock the extensions (after using “Small island deed” buff from black market).
The regular Storehouse is needed to unlock main island sectors.
After unlocking a new island extension by building an "Island Storehouse", you can build regular storehouses there as well.
The current "Island Storehouse" graphics are placeholders.
Please keep in mind that this is an early test version. Dev team is still working on it and the final version may differ.
Happy testing!
BB_Endesmor
