Game update: March 19th 2009
Today we did a quite big update. This is the first step in a series of updates preparing the game for the BIG content update in April. We also changed the physical server to achive redundancy.
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New implementation of background map.
So, what does this update do? Well, for starter, the background is now based on openstreetmaps. Most places should now have a background map. Exactly how detailed this map is depends on how well openstreetmaps has mapped your area. The details will improve over time.
Faster acquisition of location.
This is very important. Two things have changed. The first thing is of more technical nature but it will make your game play better. Secondly, when you login to the game you will be placed at your last known location. So even if your phone has not yet acquired your correct location you will be able to do stuff in the game. But as soon as a location is acquired you will be teleported to your true location.
A class system is implemented.
The class system implemented in this release is in preparation for the content update in april. Right now there are no actual benefits of belonging to a specific class. But as you progress in the game keep in mind that your class will indeed be very important in the future. More about this in the next update.
Possibility to get directions to important objects in the game.
Navigation out in the wild is what makes this game exciting. But sometimes the excitement can be a bit too big. Especially if you have been looking for a certain object or spot for a long time without luck. With the new direction functionality you will be able to get direction to some of the more important objects. To get directions to a specific object there will usually be a quest involved before a certain object is avalible in your direction menu.
Seeds, traps and machinery
We think that this is one of the more interesting features for you as a player. There will be new type of item in the game which you can place onto the maps. These objects usually need some time before they are activated after you have placed them in the world. If it is a seed it needs time to grow. And if it's an automatic buddle if needs some time to generate gold.
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