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Pioneer Trail Bert's Imports Mission

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Rosana Olalde

Trader Bert has packed up things he's found in Prospect Falls and wants to ship them to the homestead! Build Bert's Imports and gain access to new crops & animals!

Part I: The Import Things in Life

Place Bert's Imports on your homestead
Tend 35 Adult Ox on your homestead
Collect 15 Shipping Crates

Reward: 200 XP, 200 Coins, 2 Caribou

Part II: The Exotic Export Expo

Tend 30 Caribou on your homestead (on free gift page too)
Collect 25 Plump Boysenberries (harvest Imported Boysenberry on your homestead)
Craft 3 Throw Pillows

Reward: 400 XP, 400 Coins, 2 Granny's Gut Punches

Part III: Traderest Intent

Complete the 2nd building phase of Bert's Imports
Harvest 40 Fig Trees on your homestead
Collect 30 Badger Claws (tend adult badgers)

Reward: 600 XP, 600 Coins, Coati

Part IV: A Fresh Face for Bess

Collect 35 Juicy Cantaloupes (Harvest Imported Cantaloupe)
Craft 3 Tangerine Tarts
Collect 20 Ornate Vases

Reward: 800 XP, 800 Coins, 2 Star Fruit Trees

Part V: The Grand Opening

Complete all building phases of Bert's Imports
Craft 3 Fleece Sweaters
Harvest 15 Star Fruit Trees (you receive 2 from last mission)

Reward: 1000 XP, 1000 Coins, 2 Imported Copper Cows

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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It's time for Fanny's delivery! Help with the delivery, witness the surprises firsthand and get awesome new crops & critters in Pioneer Trail!

Part I: Reviving Hank

Click on the Maternity Center and then "Deliver Baby"
Ask for 15 Smelling Salts
Chop down 5 Fully grown Trees (any type of tree as long as they are full grown)

Reward: 300 XP, 2 Pigs in Blankets, Hank's Help (needed for maternity cntr)

Part II: Granny's Blue Blanket

Ask for 15 Knitting Needles
Collect 30 Wool Yarn (drops from Adult Sheep)
Finish helping Doc get ready for the delivery

Reward: 400 XP, 3 Pink Beets, Blue Blanket (needed for maternity cntr)

Part III: Granny's Blue Blanket

Collect 30 Cotton Yarn (Harvest Cotton)
Harvest 25 Pink Beets (found on Free Gift Page)
Delivery that baby!

Reward: 500 XP, 3 Chamomile, Pink Blanket (needed for maternity cntr)

Part IV: Fanny's Sanity

Ask for 20 Blue Pacifiers
Harvest 40 Chamomile (found on Free Gift Page)
Delivery another baby!

Reward: 600 XP, Persian Cat, Diaper Bag (needed for maternity cntr)

Part V: Baby Food Stockpiling

Collect 30 Mashed Carrots (drops from Carrots & Baby Carrots)
Collect 30 Mashed Beets (drop from Pink Beets)
Finish bringing the new family home!

Reward: 600 XP, Pug Dog, 1000 Coins

Friday, April 06, 2012

Rosana Olalde

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Zynga announced today the new Fast Load feature to their games. Fast Load promises a quicker and easier game loading. It remembers exactly where you left off the last game you played.

Here is the statement from the Zynga team:

Have we mentioned how much we love having you over to play? You’ve given us some great feedback, and now we have something new we want to share: Fast Load. You all asked us to make it quicker and easier to load your games, so Fast Load remembers exactly where you left off in the last game you played. Just hit the Fast Load button and get back to playing with no waiting.

Also, we’re doing something new for those of you that have questions about playing on Zynga.com. In addition to the “feedback” button in the lower right corner of the site, you can also post questions in our forum or via Twitter (@zynga) using #zyngaplay hashtag. Our team will respond to your questions on camera and we’ll post a video of the answers right here on the blog. Check back next week for answers to the top questions from players.

We’re always adding new ways to make playing your games more fun and have lots of cool things coming your way soon. Keep sending us your feedback, and load up on fun!

- The Zynga.com crew

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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It's time for latest miniseries in Empires and Allies, the Rebels and Refugees!

Refugees from our neighbor nation, Nastos, are flooding in by the thousands. Our coasts are covered with people have fled from the violence and instability.We need to step in and either engage in peaceful talks with the government to ease the situation, or use military force to oust them from their seat of power and free the people from the war.

Complete this brand new miniseries and put together a well thought through plan to sort this out!

Help Has Arrived

Ask for 5 Glucose IV Bags for the extremely malnourished.
Win 10 Fights in Battle Blitz to prepare for future unrest. [8 for levels 12-30]
Collect 150 {ore} to manufacture supplies for the refugees. [50 for levels 12-30; 100 for levels 31-50]

TOP PATH

2a – Neighbor Niceties

Ask for 5 units of Medical Supplies to care for the refugees.
Place 15 Sea Units to defend your nation. [5 for levels 12-30; 10 for levels 31-50]
Speed up 25 neighbors' farms to gather more supplies.

3a1 – In the Heart of Hostility

Hire 10 Armed Body Guards, your best agents. These guys will take a bullet for you.
Repel 20 Invasions to keep your people and the refugees safe while you're away. [10 for levels 12-30]
Battle the attacking rebels.

3a2 – Frenemies

Organize 10 Press Passes for the invited media representatives.
Survive 50 Waves in Survival Mode.
Harvest 30,000 Oil to gift to Nastos in exchange for their cooperation.

4a – Nasty Nastosians

Organize 15 Bullet Proof Vehicles to keep the delegates safe.
Fight 80 Battles in World Domination. [40 for levels 12-30; 60 for levels 31-50] (CAN WIN OR LOSE)
Collect 200,000 Coins to pay for more security. [50,000 for levels 12-30; 100,000 for levels 31-50]

5a – In for a Treaty

Gather 15 members of the Global Alliance to be witnesses to the signing.
Pillage your neighbors 150 times to gather supplies for the celebrations. [50 for levels 12-30; 100 for levels 31-50]
Deploy 100 tanks to prepare for rebel attacks. [40 for levels 12-30; 80 for levels 31-50]

BOTTOM PATH

2b – Rebel Territory

Hire 5 Sharp Shooters to hit the spot.
Deal 25,000 damage to Land Units to get past Nastos' defenses. [15,000 for levels 12-30; 20,000 for levels 31-50]
Revive 50 crops from your neighbors' farms to earn some support. [20 for levels 12-30]

3b – Rescue Mission

Collect 10 units of Night Camouflage to help keep you off the radar.
Repel 80 invasions on your island to protect your people and the refugees. [25 for levels 12-30; 60 for levels 31-50] (CAN WIN OR LOSE)
Harvest 30,000 Oil to use on your mission

4b1 – Weapons Ban

Get 15 Spiked Roadblocks to intercept the supply vehicles.
Harvest 150 Pineapples. When combined with the right ingredient, it makes a deadly explosive. [30 for levels 12-30; 65 for levels 31-50]
Win 80 World Dominance Fights using Air Units to gather more ammo. [40 for levels 12-30; 60 for levels 31-50]

4b2 – Surprise from the Skies

Collect 15 Rope Ladders to climb down from your Air Units.
Deal 120,000 damage to Sea Units to prevent any more attacks. [50,000 for levels 12-30; 100,000 for levels 31-50]
Collect 200,000 Coins. Stealth missions are expensive business. [50,000 for levels 12-30; 100,000 for levels 31-50]

5b – Hit 'em where it Hurts

Gather 15 members of the Global Alliance Tribunal to try the convicted individuals.
Use 75 Power-Ups for greater effect. [25 for levels 12-30; 50 for levels 31-50]
Deploy 100 Carriers to prepare to go home. [40 for levels 12-30; 80 for levels 31-50]

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Rosana Olalde

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FarmVille recently released the Hawaiian Paradise Chapter IV Quests into the game. There are 12 tasks to work on so make sure to check out the guide below.

Part I: Luau Time

Get 4 Kiawe Logs
Complete 1 Island Aviary
Make Poi 4 Times

Rewards: 125 XP, Red Masked Parakeet & 850 Coconuts

Part II: Shelling Out

Get 6 Conch Shells
Harvest 25 Mussels
Harvest 1 Red Masked Parakeet

Rewards: 150 XP, Coconut Guillotine & 850 Coconuts

Part III: Happy Hula

Get 8 Hula Skirts
Harvest 65 Lilikoi
Make 4 Mussel Poke Salads

Rewards: 175 XP, Tiki Tree, & 850 Coconuts

Part IV: Gettin’ Ready

Get 8 Luau Invitations
Harvest 75 Taro
Harvest 45 Oyster Beds

Rewards: 200 XP, ‘I’iwi Bird, & 850 Coconuts

Part V: Sharp Dressed Surfer

Get 8 Aloha Shirts
Harvest 80 Kona Coffee
Harvest 1 ‘I’iwi Bird

Rewards: 225 XP, Surfer Bungalow, & 850 Coconuts

Part VI: The Perfect Cover

Get 8 Snappy Hats
Harvest 80 Yellow Hibiscus
Make Coffee and Cream

Rewards: 250 XP, Giant Water Hyacinth, & 850 Coconuts

Part VII: Going Nuts

Get 8 Bowls of Nuts
Harvest 85 Lilikoi
Harvest 60 Shrimp

Rewards: 275 XP, Island Idol Fireplace, & 850 Coconuts

Part VIII: Beat That Drum

Get 8 Bongo Drums
Harvest 110 Double Pikake
Make 5 Plantation Iced Teas

Rewards: 300 XP, Coconut Punch Tree, & 1,275 Coconuts

Part IX: Luau Punch

Get 8 Parrot Treats
Harvest 120 Hilo Pineapples
Harvest the Coconut Punch Tree

Rewards: 325 XP, Tiki Mask, & 1,700 Coconuts

Part X: Eye of the Hurricane

Get 9 Hurricane Glasses
Improve Paradise Reef to Level 5
Make Pineapple Hash 4 Times

Rewards: 350 XP, Tiki Lounge Table, & 2,125 Coconuts

Part XI: A Perfect Couple

Get 10 Swizzle Sticks
Harvest 140 Hawaiian Ginger
Harvest 90 Ono

Rewards: 375 XP, Red Crested Cardinal, & 4,250 Coconuts

Part XII: Dinner Date

Get 12 Lava Bowls
Make Island Fried Rice 2 Times
Make Island Punch 3 Times

Rewards: 500 XP, Island Cruise Ship, & 8,500 Coconuts

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Rosana Olalde

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Spring is here and the flowers are blooming in FarmVille! What better way to celebrate than by hosting a beautiful tea party on your farm? Send invitations to your friends and unlock great prizes! This new feature allows players to invite their neighbors to join a spring party. The more friends that accept the invitations, the more prizes players can earn.

To throw a delightful Tea Party for your friends, you will need to complete the following three stages:

Stage 1: Party Invites (Available April 3)

Ask friends for 8 Garden Party Invites

Stage 2: Growing Flowers (Available April 5 at 9:00 PM PST)

Ask friends for 8 Flower Seeds

Stage 3: Snares Penguins (Available April 9 at 9:00 PM PST)

Ask friends for 8 Pastry Tray
Ask friends for 10 Tea Pot
Ask friends for 8 Tea Towel

Note: After completing each stage, you can pay 10 Farm Cash to unlock early access to the next stage.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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Give your city another architectural crown jewel with the magnificent Crown Palace in CityVille! Get a new landmark for your city and increase your allowed population. This item is given to you to place for FREE through the associated quest!

This new CityVille feature is available to players level 40 and above. Just 10 energy to complete it and collect building materials needed, and enjoy an allowance of 2,500 population with a AOE bonus area of 10%. Here are the requirements for Crown Palace:

10 Palace Towers
10 White Paint
10 Glass Mosaic
10 Palace Doors
10 Engraved Archs

The Crown Palace Mission:

Place and finish the Crown Palace
Collect from the Mumbai Vacation Plane
Harvest Neighbors' Cargo Planes

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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Play Slingo and get FREE Energy and Bonus Crew once you get 30 Medals.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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CityVille have made it easier to decorate and now you have the opportunity to increase your storage slots!

Benefits

Increase Storage Capacity in your Warehouse - up to 150 slots total!
Save space and free up more room in your City!
Decorate with ease while storing at the same time!
More organized and categorized storage!
Exciting new quests to complete!

Summary FAQ

Q: What are the pre-requisites for this feature?
A: This feature is available to players Level 1+. Note: This feature is gradually rolling out to more players.
Q: Is this feature available for regular warehouse or deluxe warehouse or both?
A: The ability to store more is available to both regular warehouse and players who own a deluxe warehouse.
Q: Does the Warehouse change in appearance when you increase the storage?
A: No, it does not change in appearance upon holding more slots.
Q: What can I not store in my warehouse with increased storage?
A: Unfortunately you are unable to store incomplete buildings, malls, neighborhoods, City Centers, European District, Warehouses, friend's franchises, airports, planes, piers etc.
Q: How many slots can the Warehouse now hold?
A: If you complete the associated quests you will be able to hold 150 items total.
Q: Can I build more than one Warehouse?
A: This feature is an addition of more slots for your warehouse. Currently, you are only allowed one Warehouse and unable to purchase more in the Build Menu.
Q: Will items placed in the Warehouse still count towards quests?
A: No, as intended before items placed inside your warehouses will need to be removed and placed on your board to give you quest progress.
Q: Where is the upgrade button?
A: Instead of having an upgrade button on your original warehouse, you will now be increasing your storage capacity through associated quests. Please be on the lookout for these quest icons.

Step by Step Guide: Build!

Once you have reached Level 1 and have an already built Warehouse you will see the following quest icon and receive the quest to increase your storage.
You must complete all necessary requirements associated with quests to unlock more slots in your Warehouse.
To store more in your Warehouse. Click on the Warehouse in your City. This will open up the following menu. Note: This will allow you to complete all other actions while you have your storage menu open.
Click on the Arrow above and it will expand itself to show you the items you are currently storing. Note: Your items will now be categorize
To remove an item from your warehouse simply use the Move tool to drag it out of your Warehouse Menu.

via zynga forums

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

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Bess went to check for flooding as snow melt filled the local river and found a hurt Mama Panther separated from her cubs! Help Bess reunite this family and get some fierce rideable rewards in Pioneer Trail!

Part I: Wet Panthers