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Get All New Limited Edition Items! (Try Purple Tomatillo)

2 September 2014 FarmMaster 0
Check out our new Purple Tomatillo crop and take a look at the Cream Kinder Goat, Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree, and more! Available for a limited time!

Crops
Purple Tomatillo – 46 Coins

Trees

Heirloom Japanese Pagoda Tree – 21 Farm Bucks
Japanese Pagoda Tree – 12 Farm Bucks
Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Madras Thorn Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Madras Thorn Tree – 22 Farm Bucks
Heirloom Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree – 22 Farm Bucks







Animals

Dark Common Eider Duck – 41 Farm Bucks
White Cornish Chicken – 37 Farm Bucks
Baby Dark Common Eider Duck – 28 Farm Bucks
Baby Cream Kinder Goat – 21 Farm Bucks
Sambar Deer – 40 Farm Bucks
Cream Kinder Goat – 38 Farm Bucks
Baby White Cornish Chicken – 20 Farm Bucks
Baby Sambar Deer – 27 Farm Bucks

Recipes

Madras Thorn Curry (Madras Thorn Fruit + Salt = 3150 Coins)
Pagoda Blossom Bouquet (Japanese Pagoda Blossom + Wool Thread Spindle = 4310 Coins)
Metal Oil Lantern (Olive Oil + Horseshoe = 2620 Coins)
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce (Pink Satin Pomegranate Fruit + Sugar = 3130 Coins)
Rope Pencil Holder (Rope + Piece of Wood = 2520 Coins)
Purple Tomatillo Salsa (Purple Tomatillo + Onion = 2540 Coins)
Chocolate Brownies (Flour + Cocoa Nibs = 3160 Coins)

Orange You Excited for Daylilies! (Market LE Items)

29 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Master our new Orange Daylily crop, and check out Tricolor Romeldale Sheep, Rumberry Trees, and more!  Available for a limited time!

Crop:

The Orange Daylily: flowers for but a single day in its life-cycle.

Orange Daylily
Trees:

Chrysophyllum oliviforme, or the Rumberry Tree: thrives in warm climates where it produces small red to purple berries that are used in desserts and drinks.

Rumberry Fruit

Heirloom Rumberry Fruit


Calibertia patinoi, or the Borojó Tree: produces a fruit that is often used in health foods, juices, and smoothies.

Borojó Tree

Heirloom Borojó Tree


Zelkova Serrata, or the Zelkova Tree: can extend up to eighty feet in height and can grow a canopy nearly as wide.

Zelkova Tree

Heirloom Zelkova Tree


Animals:

The Tan Provence Donkey: is a variant of a domesticated breed long used in the Provence region of France.


Baby Tan Provence Donkey

Adult Tan Provence Donkey

Prized Tan Provence Donkey


The Romeldale sheep: was bred in 1915 from the cross of Romney rams and Rambouillet ewes.


Baby Tricolor Romeldale Sheep

Adult Tricolor Romeldale Sheep

Prized Tricolor Romeldale Sheep


The first Spotted Poland China Pig: was bred neither in Poland nor in China but in Miami Valley, Ohio.


Baby Spotted Poland China Pig

Adult Spotted Poland China Pig

Prized Spotted Poland China Pig


Although the Blue Ring-neck Pheasant: can be found in the United States, it is native to China and East Asia.


Baby Blue Ring-neck Pheasant

Adult Blue Ring-neck Pheasant

Prized Blue Ring-neck Pheasant





Recipes:

Rumberry juice: is a sweet beverage treat in many parts of the Caribbean.


Rumberry Juice

Heirloom Rumberry Juice


Sweet bojoro fruit and fresh ice cream: give us this refreshing summer treat.


Borojó Smoothie

Heirloom Borojó Smoothie


Take bojoro fruit juice and add water: simple, healthy, and delicious!


Borojó Ice Pop

Heirloom Borojó Ice Pop


A flowered wreath of orange daylilies: capturing the beauty of a flower that blooms for but a single day.


Orange Daylily Wreath


With the proper preservation techniques, you can for capture the beauty of a flower that blossoms for but a single day: the orange daylily.


Daylily Dried Flowers


Tell someone you love them with a bouquet of delicate orange daylilies.


Daylily Bouquet


Perfect for a special occasion, this festive archway is crafted of strong Zelkova wood and adorned with bright orange daylily flowers.


Daylily and Zelkova Archway

Heirloom Daylily and Zelkova Archway


The keyaki wood of the Zelkova tree: is prized in Japan for use in furniture like this beautiful table.


Zelkova Table

Heirloom Zelkova Table


A Zelkova stool: made from prized keyaki wood: simple, functional, elegant.


Zelkova Stool

Heirloom Zelkova Stool

Changes to My Family Farm!

29 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Hi Farmers,
Last month we were very excited to add My Family Farm to FarmVille 2. Here on the team we are constantly assessing the game’s balance, so that we can keep it from becoming too easy or too frustrating.  We have realized that My Family Farm didn’t strike the right difficulty balance for many players.

We have also heard from players they they find the mechanics of Spouse Energy to be confusing and keeping track of Energy to be an overall distraction from the core farming experience players love so much. 
We work hard to bring FV2 players features that they will enjoy, and it’s become clear that we fell short of that goal this time. We’re committed to getting it right, and the team has already started working to improve My Family Farm.



Here are the adjustments you can expect to see us make in early September. These changes will simplify MFF and make it easier to understand and use:

  • Job rewards will be increased by 150% – 200% 
  • Sweethearts will have their Energy reduced to 1, which refills every 23 hours
  • Meals will require more resources to make
  • Players will receive a pack of Energy after successfully Training a new Job
As always, we are grateful to our players for being the vocal, supportive community that you are. We appreciate your feedback and we hope the changes we’ve described help keep FarmVille 2 and My Family Farm in your hearts for years to come. 

FarmVille 2: Country Escape New Release – August 26

26 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

We released an update in the App Stores today. Please download the latest release for the new Crop Silo and more!

What’s new in version 1.9.108 (iOS) 1.9.109(android/kindle):
  • Say Hello to the Silo!
  • Additional Storage: Unlock the new Crop Silo at Level 19 and store more fresh crops!
  • (Coming Soon) Farm Orders Bonus: Complete orders on the Farm Orders board to earn great prizes from the Brand New Sales Bonus Meter! – This feature will be turned on soon.

Crop Silo:
When you reach level 19 you will be able to purchase (for coins) the brand new Crop Silo. It will give you 30 slots to store crops or basic animal items such as milk.  
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Your Crop Silo will hold more than just crops! If you reach the maximum capacity of the Crop Silo items can spill over into the Barn. 
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Similar to the Barn, you will be able to upgrade the Crop Silo to add additional storage. For upgrading you will need padlocks & nails, which are found by exploring Grandma’s Glade, Pappy’s Pond etc. As an added bonus, inside the Crop Silo you’ll be able to quickly sell stacks of crops to help you earn coins and give you space. You can use Quick Sell 5 times a day.  
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The beautiful Silo will fit in nicely on your Farm. 
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Farm Order Board update: (NOT AVAILABLE YET)
Another new feature in the release is a bonus meter when selling items on the Farm Order Board. 
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The more you sell, the more you fill up the meter. Fill up the bonus meter for a mystery crate!
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Chose one crate that can contain Goods, XP, Coins or Keys! 
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You can level up your Sales Bonus, the more you sell. Each level will give you more items that are possible
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Thank you for all the great feedback farmers! Keep playing FarmVille 2: Country Escape!

Build Your Election Podium! (Coming Soon)

26 August 2014 FarmMaster 0
Build an Election Podium & Win a Chamois Padovana Chicken or a Caramel Pygora Goat!
Decorate the podium to help Marie and Walter campaign!
Vote and earn a Chamois Padovana Chicken or a Caramel Pygora Goat!



Placing & Building the Election Podium:

Election Podium Completed:

The election went off without a hitch! Here’s a new animal for your farm to thank you for all your hard work!

Vote for Walter or Vote for Marie!

Earn 10 free Baby Bottles by helping Barbara out this week!
The B&B is Swamped with Election Paparazzi!


An adorable goat with the softest fleece!

Baby Caramel Pygora Goat

Adult Caramel Pygora Goat




Prized Caramel Pygora Goat
A quirky chicken with a dramatic plume!

Baby Chamois Padovana Chicken

Adult Chamois Padovana Chicken

Prized Chamois Padovana Chicken

Try Purple Tomatillo! (Market Le Items)

22 August 2014 FarmMaster 0



Check out our new Purple Tomatillo crop and take a look at the Cream Kinder Goat, Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree, and more! Available for a limited time!



Crop:

The Purple Tomatillo: is a vine plant used in many of the same recipes as tomatoes.

Purple Tomatillo
Animals:
The Cream Kinder Goat: is a breed variant of a cross between a pygmy goat and Nubian goat.

Baby Cream Kinder Goat
Adult Cream Kinder Goat
Prized Cream Kinder Goat


Originating from the county of Cornwall in the United Kingdom, the Cornish chicken: is one of the most popular breeds in the world.

Baby White Cornish Chicken
Adult White Cornish Chicken
Prized White Cornish Chicken
The Sambar Deer: are a large breed, with only moose and elk being larger.

Baby Sambar Deer
Adult Sambar Deer
Prized Sambar Deer


The Dark Common Eider Duck: is the largest breed of duck in the Northern Hemisphere.

Baby Dark Common Eider Duck

Adult Dark Common Eider Duck

Prized Dark Common Eider Duck
Tree:

Punica granatum, or the Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree: produces large sized pomegranates with a silky bright red rind.





Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree

Heirloom Pink Satin Pomegranate Tree


Sophora Japonica, or the Japanese Pagoda Tree: can grow up to sixty feet in height and blossoms with creamy white flowers.

Elder Japanese Pagoda Tree

Prized Elder Japanese Pagoda Tree


Pithecellobium dulce, or the Madras Thorn Tree: produces long strings of pods containing edible black seeds.
Elder Madras Thorn Tree

Prized Elder Madras Thorn Tree


Recipes:
It might look strange, but a salsa of onion and purple tomatillo taste delicious!
Purple Tomatillo Salsa


Sweetened with pure sugar, Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce: tastes great on vanilla ice cream! Hint, hint.
Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce

Heirloom Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce

Fresh madras thorn curry, lightly salted: is a dish every foodie should experience!
Madras Thorn Curry

Heirloom Madras Thorn Curry


A gift of lovely pagoda blossoms: is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Pagoda Blossom Bouquet

Heirloom Pagoda Blossom Bouquet

New Kids & New Family Works! (Coming Soon)

21 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Teach your family to water, fertilize, speed-grow or unwither your crops and fields!

The perfect edition to any trip to the park, this family kite is sure to blow away the competition.



Family Kite

Watch your children play the day away on this delightful seesaw!

Family Seesaw

Watch the kids play the day away with this super fun Family Jungle Gym!

Family Jungle Gym

Take the family out for a picnic spread out on this delightful yellow patch of flowers.

Yellow Flower Patch

Spread out the family picnic on this beautiful Family Quilt, soft yet strong enough to withstand constant wear.

Family Quilt

Enjoy a relaxing day with the family by taking a nap in the Family Hammock!

Family Hammock

The perfect nook to get away from the noise of daily farmlife.

Family Reading Nook

Hang up this swing on your favorite tree and watch your loved ones dizzy themselves up playing on the Family Tire Swing.

Family Tire Swing


A Ride of Passage



 {childName} has a wobbly start but learns how to ride a bike!

Raise a child and teach them to love the farm life!
Kids are little monkeys: climbing trees, staking out turf, screeching and stealing treats!

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Build a Fletching Bench! (Coming Soon)

21 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Build a Fletching Bench & win a Baby Pied Emerald Spalding Peacock!

Fletching is the process of adding feathers to arrows!

Placing the Fletching Bench:

Materials Needed for the Construction:




 The Pied Emerald Spalding Peacock:

A Pied Emerald Spalding Peacock is a sight to behold!

Mountain Oasis Land Expansions! (Coming Soon)

20 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Expand to the NEW Mountain Oasis!


1)Arathee Geyser Basin


 Unlock to get a Walter’s Pine Tree and an Adult Rocky Mountain Goat!


 2)Mountain Oasis Retreat


 Unlock to get a Moss Log Cabin!


 3)Fox Lake Ranch


 Unlock to get a Baby Blue Roan Paint Horse!


 4)Baltarac Valley


 Unlock to get a Brick Patio Firepit!


 5)Greystone Park


 Unlock to get a Stone Walls and a Stone Garden!


 6)Highlands Ridge


  Coming Soon

Materials Needed for the Expansions:

Hiking Pack

Sleeping Bag

Hiking Boots

Water Pail

Green Wood Chipper

Sunglasses

Vintage Lighter

Sledgehammer


Recipes:

 A hardy and delicious stew: perfect for warming up after a brisk day in the mountains!

Mountain Stew

A truly transformative jam where the vanilla shines: delicious on a piece of toast!

Vanilla Pear Jam

Heirloom Vanilla Pear Jam




This salsa: is a perfect snack after an afternoon trailriding around the mountains.

Garlic Salsa

An absolutely delicious smoothie: perfect for cooling down after a hard day of hiking!

Coconut Smoothie

Heirloom Coconut Smoothie

 Trekking Poles: are super useful when hiking.  They help reduce the impact of hiking on your legs as well as they can be used to move backcountry nuisances!

Trekking Pole

Heirloom Trekking Pole

A lovely hand-knitted sweater: celebrating all the colors and culture of the mountains! Perfect for keeping warm on a brisk day.

Mountain Oasis Sweater

Get All New Limited Edition Items! (Time for Scrumptious Spaghetti Squash)

19 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Hi Farmers,
There is a new set of Limited Edition items available in the General Store! Check out the list below for information on all the freshest items from down on the farm. There’s even an animal available for coins!
New Crops
Buckwheat – 42 Coins

New Trees

Musengera Tree – 11 Farm Bucks
Sweet Treat Pluot Tree – 13 Farm Bucks
Chinese Chestnut Tree – 12 Farm Bucks

New Animals




Black Spotted Jacob Sheep – 33 Farm Bucks
Ring-Necked Pheasant – 13 Farm Bucks
Auxois Horse – 43 Farm Bucks
Lady Amherst Pheasant – 41 Farm Bucks
Baby Silver Pheasant – 28 Farm Bucks
Baby Auxois Horse – 30 Farm Bucks
Baby Lady Amherst Pheasant – 28 Farm Bucks
Baby Black Spotted Jacob Sheep – 20 Farm Bucks
Baby Ring-Necked Pheasant – 6000 Coins
Silver Pheasant – 41 Farm Bucks

New Recipes

Buckwheat Crumble Cake (Buckwheat + Batter = 2540 Coins)
Musengera Wood Bench (Piece of Wood + Metal Sheet = 2670 Coins)
Pluot Wood Stain (Sweet Treat Pluot + Metal Sheet = 3540 Coins)
Chinese Chestnut Wreath (Chinese Chestnut + Wool Thread Spindle = 4030 Coins)
Chinese Chestnut Cake (Chinese Chestnut + Batter = 4060 Coins)
Buckwheat Pancakes (Buckwheat + Milk = 2410 Coins)
Pluot Plum Crisp (Sweet Treat Pluot + Sugar = 2560 Coins)
Buckwheat Berry Crumble (Buckwheat + Strawberry = 2160 Coins)
Pluot Eton Mess (Sweet Treat Pluot + Heavy Cream = 3800 Coins)

Zynga.com Becoming Zyngagames.com

19 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Hi Farmers,
Over the next several days we will be changing our website’s URL from Zynga.com to Zyngagames.com. Some visitors arriving at Zynga.com will be automatically redirected to the new website’s URL and asked to log in again. This request will only happen once.



After you’ve signed into your account, you will be able to enjoy the website’s features just as you always have. Please note that this transition will have no impact on game progress or data.

Thank you as always for your patience as we work to improve our services. We will provide updates as progress continues.

Changes to XP and Leveling!

16 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

We’re Making Some Changes to XP and Leveling. Here’s What You Need To Know!

Hi Farmers!


In an approaching update, we will be making changes to some of the XP values in game. The data and feedback we’ve collected indicates that Prized Animals grant XP in a way that’s disproportionate to other aspects of life down on the farm. Currently, a Farmer who focuses on raising Prized Animals will reach higher levels far sooner than a Farmer who takes a more holistic view of farm life. While it is gratifying to see players choose the “type” of farm they want to run, it’s our belief that all of these types should be equally viable.


To address this discrepancy, we will be making two primary changes. First, we will reduce the amount of XP required to LEVEL UP. That means the vast majority of Farmers will be able to experience new or level-locked features sooner, giving them an earlier opportunity to take advantage of the XP granted by the game’s various mechanics. We will also reduce the amount of XP gained from Prized Animals, so that they do not continue to imbalance the game or overshadow the multitude of ways Farmers can gain XP. Animals purchased with Farm Bucks will reward slightly higher XP to ensure they remain more valuable than animals purchased with coins.






We believe that these changes will allow our players the freedom to enjoy every facet of FarmVille 2 without worrying that their neighbors, who may have chosen to play the game differently, are out-levelling them at a discouraging rate. Please know that this change is part of a continued effort to improve the game, and that the FarmVille 2 team is committed to delivering more fixes and improvements on an ongoing basis. As is usually the case with alterations of this magnitude, your feedback was instrumental in deciding these changes and we will continue monitor your responses as we go forward with this update. 


Thank you for your continued support and understanding,


The FarmVille 2 Team

Buckwheat Bonanza LE Items! (Coming Soon)

15 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Buckwheat is in the General Store along with Lady Amherst Pheasants, Auxois Horses, and beautiful Chinese Chestnut Trees! Available for a limited time!




Crop:

Buckwheat, or beech wheat: derives its name from the fact that its seeds resemble smaller versions of beech tree nuts.

Buckwheat


Tree:

Prunus salicina, or the Sweet Treat Pluot Tree: produces a fruit commonly referred to as the Chinese or Japanese Plum.

Sweet Treat Pluot

Heirloom Sweet Treat Pluot


Castanea mollissima, or the Chinese Chestnut Tree: is one of four main species of chestnut tree — the others being European, Japanese, and American.

Chinese Chestnut Tree

Heirloom Chinese Chestnut Tree


Afrocarpus gracilior, or the Musengera Tree: is an evergreen species most often harvested for timber.

Musengera Tree

Heirloom Musengera Tree


Animals:

The Auxois Horse: is a large breed from France bred for heavy agricultural work.

Baby Auxois Horse

Adult Auxois Horse

Prized Auxois Horse


The Lady Amherst Pheasant: is native to Burma and southern China and related to the beautiful golden pheasant.

Baby Lady Amherst Pheasant

Adult Lady Amherst Pheasant

Prized Lady Amherst Pheasant


The Black Spotted Jacob Sheep: is rare breed that can have anywhere from two to six horns.

Baby Black Spotted Jacob Sheep

Adult Black Spotted Jacob Sheep

Prized Black Spotted Jacob Sheep


The Silver Pheasant: has red face and legs and is native to Southeast Asia and China.

Baby Silver Pheasant

Adult Silver Pheasant

Prized Silver Pheasant





The Ring-Necked Pheasant: is a common game-bird so named for the white ring around its neck.

Baby Ring-Necked Pheasant

Adult Ring-Necked Pheasant

Prized Ring-Necked Pheasant


Recipes:

Wholesome buckwheat and fresh milk: make these pancakes a great part of any breakfast!

Buckwheat Pancakes

Scrumptious buckwheat crumble and whole wheat batter: are all you need to bake this delicious dessert!

Buckwheat Crumble Cake

Buckwheat, Strawberries, and a little time in the kitchen: are all you need to bake this beautiful Buckwheat Berry Crumble!

Buckwheat Berry Crumble


Flavored with fresh picked strawberries and ground Chinese chestnut: this Chinese Chestnut Cake is the perfect end to any meal!

Chinese Chestnut Cake

Heirloom Chinese Chestnut Cake


Sweetened with pure cane sugar: a Pluot Plum Crisp goes great with a glass of milk!

Pluot Plum Crisp

Heirloom Pluot Plum Crisp


Pluot Eton Mess: is fruity, creamy, and easy to make!

Pluot Eton Mess

Heirloom Pluot Eton Mess


Simple, functional, elegant: all you need is a Crafting Workshop and a bit of elbow grease!


Musengera Wood Bench

Heirloom Musengera Wood Bench


Plain wool thread: is all you need hold together the lovely assortment in this Chinese Chestnut Wreath!

Chinese Chestnut Wreath

Heirloom Chinese Chestnut Wreath


Pluot Wood Stain: is a simple and organic method of creating stains for a variety of projects!

Pluot Wood Stain

Heirloom Pluot Wood Stain

“Campaign Strain” Quest Preview!

13 August 2014 FarmMaster 0

Political Ploys: Quest 1-8

Quest Tasks:
  1. Fertilize 12 Corn to feed the pigs.
  2. Feed 3 Adult Pig to lead them out of their pens.
  3. Feed 2 Adult Sheep to also put them outside.


Dastardly Disguises: Quest 2-8

Quest Tasks:
  1. Collect 5 Black Sombrero for a good disguise.
  2. Make 8 TerracottPitcher to fill with water for runaway animals.
  3. Make 10 Lasso to complete the outfit.


Horse Hijinks!:Quest 3-8

Quest Tasks:
  1. Tend 1 Horse Stable to let the horses out!
  2. Make 10 Spurs to give yourself a boost!
  3. Make 3 Pair of Riding Boots to finish off your outfit.


Crooked Cowls!: Quest 4-8

Quest Tasks:
  1. Collect 5 Bandit Mask to get your mask!
  2. Raise 1 Baby Horse to an adult to lead the charge!
  3. Make 5 Black SwMask to put masks on the horses as well!




Stampeding Stallions!: Quest 5-8

Quest Tasks:




  1. Tend 1 Sheep Shack to add to the stampede!
  2. Make 10 Wool Saddle Blanket for your horse to have.
  3. Make 2 French Lop Rabbit Statue to add a fake animal too!





Mud Slingin’: Quest 6-8

Quest Tasks:
  1. Gather 15 Mud to attract pigs.
  2. Make 15 Pottery Slip to use the extra mud.
  3. Make 5 Piggy Cookie Jar to catch Marie with her hand in the cookie jar!





Running A-Mud!: Quest 7-8

Quest Tasks:
  1. Collect 5 Pig Mask to disguise yourself again!
  2. Super Feed 5 Adult Pig to give them energy!
  3. Make 15 Broccoli Quiche to feed yourself too!


Appetite for Apologies: Quest 8-8

Quest Tasks:
  1. Achieve Yellow Mastery of the Blue Corn crop.
  2. Make 5 Blue Corn Chips to give to Marie as an apology.
  3. Make 2 Rustic Truffle Oil Bread to add with the chips.