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Pioneer Trail Fishing Pond Mission
2012-05-17 00:30:00
Summer's almost here and the fish are jumping. This is the perfect time to show your kids how to fish! Build a Fishing Pond to go fishing, get 4 new collections and earn great rewards!Fishing Pond Missions:Part I: What a Bass Hole Place the Fishing Pond Fish Twice Craft a pair of Fishing Poles Reward: 450 XP, 400 Coins, 10 Fish BaitPart II: Mud Guppies Craft 5 Bait Go Fishing 15 times Finish Phase 1 of the Fishing Pond Reward: 950 XP, 5 Blueberry Crops, The Clown Fish (animated deco that tells jokes)Part III: Fishing Frenzy Harvest 12 American Moss (found on free gift page) Catch 2 Red Carp and/or Puckered Carp Craft 2 Rubber Overalls Reward: 1400 XP, 2 Chunky Guppy Boosts, 20 BaitPart IV: Wrecking Records Ask 10 Friends for their Fishing Score Go Fishing 30 times Finish Phase 2 of the Pond Reward: 2200 XP, 2 Stout Trout Boosts, 10 American MossPart V: Big Fish Story Harvest 80 Bluberries Catch 3 Greenback and/or Bull Trout Finish Phase 3 (final phas
2012-05-17 00:30:00
Summer's almost here and the fish are jumping. This is the perfect time to show your kids how to fish! Build a Fishing Pond to go fishing, get 4 new collections and earn great rewards!Fishing Pond Missions:Part I: What a Bass Hole Place the Fishing Pond Fish Twice Craft a pair of Fishing Poles Reward: 450 XP, 400 Coins, 10 Fish BaitPart II: Mud Guppies Craft 5 Bait Go Fishing 15 times Finish Phase 1 of the Fishing Pond Reward: 950 XP, 5 Blueberry Crops, The Clown Fish (animated deco that tells jokes)Part III: Fishing Frenzy Harvest 12 American Moss (found on free gift page) Catch 2 Red Carp and/or Puckered Carp Craft 2 Rubber Overalls Reward: 1400 XP, 2 Chunky Guppy Boosts, 20 BaitPart IV: Wrecking Records Ask 10 Friends for their Fishing Score Go Fishing 30 times Finish Phase 2 of the Pond Reward: 2200 XP, 2 Stout Trout Boosts, 10 American MossPart V: Big Fish Story Harvest 80 Bluberries Catch 3 Greenback and/or Bull Trout Finish Phase 3 (final phas
Mystery On The Homestead
2012-05-17 00:24:00
Sheriff Mae is on the Homestead tracking down the Gratchett Gang! Help her solve mysteries to discover the location of those no good bandits and get some exclusive rewards!Mystery on the Homestead Missions:Part I: A Gal Without a HorseInvestigate 1 Horse TrackClear 10 GrassCollect 20 Saddle StrapsReward: 200 XP, 300 Coins, 1 Horse (not rideable)Part II: Rocket RetrievalTurn in 1 Wayward Rocket Collection (Harvest apple trees to get these items)Harvest 40 Apple TreesCollect 10 Stray Horse Hair from friendsReward: 250 XP, 400 Coins, Skewbald HorsePart III: Fancy FeetInvestigate 2 FootprintsCollect 20 Shoe Laces (harvest Flax)Collect 10 wads of chewing gum from friendsReward: 300 XP, 500 Coins, 2 All you can Eat MealsPart IV: A Feat of FeetInvestigate 3 HorsetracksCollect 20 Crumpled Receipts (chop oak & pine trees)Collect 10 guilty confessions from friendsReward: 400 XP, 600 Coins, Trackin' PigPart V: The Mysterious FormulaInvestigate 2 Torn FabricColl
2012-05-17 00:24:00
Sheriff Mae is on the Homestead tracking down the Gratchett Gang! Help her solve mysteries to discover the location of those no good bandits and get some exclusive rewards!Mystery on the Homestead Missions:Part I: A Gal Without a HorseInvestigate 1 Horse TrackClear 10 GrassCollect 20 Saddle StrapsReward: 200 XP, 300 Coins, 1 Horse (not rideable)Part II: Rocket RetrievalTurn in 1 Wayward Rocket Collection (Harvest apple trees to get these items)Harvest 40 Apple TreesCollect 10 Stray Horse Hair from friendsReward: 250 XP, 400 Coins, Skewbald HorsePart III: Fancy FeetInvestigate 2 FootprintsCollect 20 Shoe Laces (harvest Flax)Collect 10 wads of chewing gum from friendsReward: 300 XP, 500 Coins, 2 All you can Eat MealsPart IV: A Feat of FeetInvestigate 3 HorsetracksCollect 20 Crumpled Receipts (chop oak & pine trees)Collect 10 guilty confessions from friendsReward: 400 XP, 600 Coins, Trackin' PigPart V: The Mysterious FormulaInvestigate 2 Torn FabricColl
Pioneer Trail Country Fair Mission
2012-05-17 00:20:00
Humble Bob's Country Fair has arrived to the Homestead! Help him get set up and earn great rewards!Country Fair Missions:Part I: It is Only Fair Harvest 40 Potatoes Harvest 35 Peach Trees Go to the Country Fair Reward: 200 XP, 200 Coins, 1 Country Fair Flyer (needed to finish phase 1 of Country Fair)Part II: Under the Weather Sell 32 Adult Sheep (white) Clobber 6 Groundhogs Complete Phase 1 of the Country Fair Reward: 400 XP, 400 Coins, 1 Patched Tent (needed to finish phase 2 of Country Fair)Part III: Going Hog Wild Tend 40 Adult Spotted Pigs (mastery level 1 of Pig) Harvest 25 Cotton Candy (Free Gift Page) Complete Phase 2 of the Country Fair Reward: 800 XP, 1 Floppy Fair Hare, 1 Repaired Gate (needed to finish phase 3 of Country Fair)Part IV: Going Hog Wild Harvest 30 Corn Dogs (Free Gift Page) Tend 12 Floppy Fair Hares Complete Phase 3 of the Country Fair Reward: 1000 XP, 1000 Coins, 1 Dunk Tank (animated decoration)
2012-05-17 00:20:00
Humble Bob's Country Fair has arrived to the Homestead! Help him get set up and earn great rewards!Country Fair Missions:Part I: It is Only Fair Harvest 40 Potatoes Harvest 35 Peach Trees Go to the Country Fair Reward: 200 XP, 200 Coins, 1 Country Fair Flyer (needed to finish phase 1 of Country Fair)Part II: Under the Weather Sell 32 Adult Sheep (white) Clobber 6 Groundhogs Complete Phase 1 of the Country Fair Reward: 400 XP, 400 Coins, 1 Patched Tent (needed to finish phase 2 of Country Fair)Part III: Going Hog Wild Tend 40 Adult Spotted Pigs (mastery level 1 of Pig) Harvest 25 Cotton Candy (Free Gift Page) Complete Phase 2 of the Country Fair Reward: 800 XP, 1 Floppy Fair Hare, 1 Repaired Gate (needed to finish phase 3 of Country Fair)Part IV: Going Hog Wild Harvest 30 Corn Dogs (Free Gift Page) Tend 12 Floppy Fair Hares Complete Phase 3 of the Country Fair Reward: 1000 XP, 1000 Coins, 1 Dunk Tank (animated decoration)
Empires and Allies La Station Militaire!
2012-05-05 04:14:00
Soldiers- A piece of France’s military might is in your Empire! Build La Station Militaire for a 15% industrial bonus and military production acceleration! With La Station Militaire in your Empire, you're going to be pulling some sneaky French moves on the battlefield!Get all the parts to complete this fantastic new building, Build it and Place it for a 15% industrial bonus and military production acceleration.
2012-05-05 04:14:00
Soldiers- A piece of France’s military might is in your Empire! Build La Station Militaire for a 15% industrial bonus and military production acceleration! With La Station Militaire in your Empire, you're going to be pulling some sneaky French moves on the battlefield!Get all the parts to complete this fantastic new building, Build it and Place it for a 15% industrial bonus and military production acceleration.
FarmVille Perfect Pet House Guide
2012-05-05 04:13:00
What is your purrfect pet? Is it a cat? A dog? Or a turtle? Ask your friends to vote to find out what your perfect pet is. Note: If you don’t place it immediately on your farm, you can find it in your giftbox. If you do not automatically receive a Perfect Pet House, you can purchase one from the “Buildings” section of the Market for zero coins. Selecting “Look Inside” will open up the building Menu. The building menu will show the following: Your progression on your Perfect Pet House (6 Stages in all) A question to ask your friends to vote on Two voting categories with a unique prize Click on "Ask for Votes" to post a feed, asking your friends to vote on the question published. Note: You can "Ask for Votes" once every 6 hours. As your friends vote, they'll get to pick the answer they feel best describes you. Their vote will be a determining factor of which prize you will acquire at each stage of the Perfect
2012-05-05 04:13:00
What is your purrfect pet? Is it a cat? A dog? Or a turtle? Ask your friends to vote to find out what your perfect pet is. Note: If you don’t place it immediately on your farm, you can find it in your giftbox. If you do not automatically receive a Perfect Pet House, you can purchase one from the “Buildings” section of the Market for zero coins. Selecting “Look Inside” will open up the building Menu. The building menu will show the following: Your progression on your Perfect Pet House (6 Stages in all) A question to ask your friends to vote on Two voting categories with a unique prize Click on "Ask for Votes" to post a feed, asking your friends to vote on the question published. Note: You can "Ask for Votes" once every 6 hours. As your friends vote, they'll get to pick the answer they feel best describes you. Their vote will be a determining factor of which prize you will acquire at each stage of the Perfect
Guide to CityVille Farmer's Market
2012-05-05 04:04:00
Open a Farmer's Market! and bring special crops and great bonuses to your city . It is a new type of building that produces premium Goods by planting premium crops. Also it provides huge bonuses to nearby buildings when the Market is Open! This feature is functional in both Downtown and Main City. However, there are benefits to having it in either! The ability to produce premium goods through the premium crops is a huge benefit in your Downtown. While the payout bonus is very helpful to have in your Main City if you have more buildings there. Corner The Market Quest: Complete the Farmer's Market Open the Farmer's Market Twice Harvest 30 Carrots Upgrade Your Farmer's Market 2: Master Heirloom Tomatoes to Level 1 Collect 20 Honey Pots Open Your Farmer's Market 3 Times Upgrade Your Farmer's Market 3: Master Organic Squash to Level 1 Collect 30 Butter Churns Open your Farmer's Market 9 times
2012-05-05 04:04:00
Open a Farmer's Market! and bring special crops and great bonuses to your city . It is a new type of building that produces premium Goods by planting premium crops. Also it provides huge bonuses to nearby buildings when the Market is Open! This feature is functional in both Downtown and Main City. However, there are benefits to having it in either! The ability to produce premium goods through the premium crops is a huge benefit in your Downtown. While the payout bonus is very helpful to have in your Main City if you have more buildings there. Corner The Market Quest: Complete the Farmer's Market Open the Farmer's Market Twice Harvest 30 Carrots Upgrade Your Farmer's Market 2: Master Heirloom Tomatoes to Level 1 Collect 20 Honey Pots Open Your Farmer's Market 3 Times Upgrade Your Farmer's Market 3: Master Organic Squash to Level 1 Collect 30 Butter Churns Open your Farmer's Market 9 times
Guide to CityVille International Mall
2012-05-05 03:46:00
Store More! Build you International Mall to save space today!This feature is available to players Level 29 and above. You can store businesses found in the World Tab in the build menu inside this mall. This shopping mall is intended to help you save space in your Main City. You can store upto 15 businesses in this new building. International Mall Quest: Place and complete the International Shopping Center Have 6 International Themed Businesses Collect from 4 Mediterranean or Around the World Cruises International Mall Upgrade:1st upgrade: 5 different parts, 10 of each2nd upgrade: 5 different parts, 15 of each Solar Panel Light Bulb Bike Rack Shopping Bag Compost Bin
2012-05-05 03:46:00
Store More! Build you International Mall to save space today!This feature is available to players Level 29 and above. You can store businesses found in the World Tab in the build menu inside this mall. This shopping mall is intended to help you save space in your Main City. You can store upto 15 businesses in this new building. International Mall Quest: Place and complete the International Shopping Center Have 6 International Themed Businesses Collect from 4 Mediterranean or Around the World Cruises International Mall Upgrade:1st upgrade: 5 different parts, 10 of each2nd upgrade: 5 different parts, 15 of each Solar Panel Light Bulb Bike Rack Shopping Bag Compost Bin
Pioneer Trail Dream Bakery Mission
2012-05-05 03:39:00
Help your spouse build the Ultimate Bakery and bake delectable rewards! The pastries you bake will give you energy!Dream Bakery Mission: Part I: Stock N Roll Place & Finish the Dream Bakery Tend 65 Chickens Harvest 50 Peach Trees Reward: 75 XP, 7500 Coins, 1 Red Eye BoostPart II: Netties Bakery Supply Harvest 20 Beets OR Pink Beets Tend 50 Adult Geese Make 2 Mixed Sugar in the Dream Bakery Reward: 125 XP, 2000 Coins, 3 Almond TreesPart III: Granny's Secret Recipe Chop Pine trees 20 times Harvest 100 Apricot Trees Bake 2 Cowpoke Cookies in the Dream Bakery Reward: 175 XP, 4000 Coins, 3 Giant Apricot TreesPart IV: Maypole Morning Harvest 10 Corn on your neighbor's homestead (Jack's homestead counts) Tend 50 Adult Pigs Fry 3 Maypole Donuts Reward: 250 XP, 5000 Coins, 2 BoarPart V: With a Cherry on Top! Tend 60 Adult Cows Harvest 30 Wheat Make 4 Cherry Creamcakes Reward: 350 XP, 6000 Coins, 5 Giant Cherry TreesPart VI: Huckleberry Revolu
2012-05-05 03:39:00
Help your spouse build the Ultimate Bakery and bake delectable rewards! The pastries you bake will give you energy!Dream Bakery Mission: Part I: Stock N Roll Place & Finish the Dream Bakery Tend 65 Chickens Harvest 50 Peach Trees Reward: 75 XP, 7500 Coins, 1 Red Eye BoostPart II: Netties Bakery Supply Harvest 20 Beets OR Pink Beets Tend 50 Adult Geese Make 2 Mixed Sugar in the Dream Bakery Reward: 125 XP, 2000 Coins, 3 Almond TreesPart III: Granny's Secret Recipe Chop Pine trees 20 times Harvest 100 Apricot Trees Bake 2 Cowpoke Cookies in the Dream Bakery Reward: 175 XP, 4000 Coins, 3 Giant Apricot TreesPart IV: Maypole Morning Harvest 10 Corn on your neighbor's homestead (Jack's homestead counts) Tend 50 Adult Pigs Fry 3 Maypole Donuts Reward: 250 XP, 5000 Coins, 2 BoarPart V: With a Cherry on Top! Tend 60 Adult Cows Harvest 30 Wheat Make 4 Cherry Creamcakes Reward: 350 XP, 6000 Coins, 5 Giant Cherry TreesPart VI: Huckleberry Revolu
Empires and Allies Perilous Pursuit
2012-05-03 01:00:00
Are you ready to take on a whole new mission? Get ready to proceed in Perilous Pursuit in Empires and Allies! Let's find out a little more: The Eel, has hacked into Dr. Seabolt’s laboratory computer and stolen the plans for a Nuclear Bomb Neutralizer. He’s going to sell this to a ruthless dictator who wants to unleash nuclear fury on the world. However – there’s a vital piece missing from the bomb that must be made from a rare ore, only found on the island of Gamor. Your Objective? You must get to Gamor before Eel can, obtain the ore for Dr. Seabolt and destroy the Eel’s copy of the plans! You can choose to defeat the enemy using your wits or using your weapons. Hint: You can progress down both paths at once. The top path will earn you the Spec Ops Coyote Artillery and the bottom, the Spec Ops Commando! So lead your troops in the right direction and retrieve these essential document. The survival of the planet hangs in the balance!
2012-05-03 01:00:00
Are you ready to take on a whole new mission? Get ready to proceed in Perilous Pursuit in Empires and Allies! Let's find out a little more: The Eel, has hacked into Dr. Seabolt’s laboratory computer and stolen the plans for a Nuclear Bomb Neutralizer. He’s going to sell this to a ruthless dictator who wants to unleash nuclear fury on the world. However – there’s a vital piece missing from the bomb that must be made from a rare ore, only found on the island of Gamor. Your Objective? You must get to Gamor before Eel can, obtain the ore for Dr. Seabolt and destroy the Eel’s copy of the plans! You can choose to defeat the enemy using your wits or using your weapons. Hint: You can progress down both paths at once. The top path will earn you the Spec Ops Coyote Artillery and the bottom, the Spec Ops Commando! So lead your troops in the right direction and retrieve these essential document. The survival of the planet hangs in the balance!
We're Sorry, Restaurant City is Going Offline
2012-05-03 00:56:00
Bevypoo, Lead Commmunity Manager of EA forums made an announcement to inform everyone that EA will close the game Restaurant City on Facebook and Gourmet Edition on iOS. We want to inform everyone in our community that on June 29, 2012, EA will retire Restaurant City on Facebook and Restaurant City: Gourmet Edition on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Both games will no longer be available for play. The decision to retire older games is never easy, as the development teams and operational staff pour their hearts into these games almost as much as the customers playing them. We realize this may be disappointing to fans of Restaurant City, but in order to focus our efforts in developing new and exciting titles, as well as bringing new content and updates to our existing popular games, the time has come to retire Restaurant City and Restaurant City: Gourmet Edition. As a farewell gift, all players of Restaurant City and Restaurant City: Gourmet Edition will receive 1,000 simoleons in T
2012-05-03 00:56:00
Bevypoo, Lead Commmunity Manager of EA forums made an announcement to inform everyone that EA will close the game Restaurant City on Facebook and Gourmet Edition on iOS. We want to inform everyone in our community that on June 29, 2012, EA will retire Restaurant City on Facebook and Restaurant City: Gourmet Edition on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Both games will no longer be available for play. The decision to retire older games is never easy, as the development teams and operational staff pour their hearts into these games almost as much as the customers playing them. We realize this may be disappointing to fans of Restaurant City, but in order to focus our efforts in developing new and exciting titles, as well as bringing new content and updates to our existing popular games, the time has come to retire Restaurant City and Restaurant City: Gourmet Edition. As a farewell gift, all players of Restaurant City and Restaurant City: Gourmet Edition will receive 1,000 simoleons in T