Difference between revisions of "September 2013 Announcements"

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[edit] September 27, 2013

To players who did not receive their The Color of Vengeance rank reward titles

There was a technical difficulty where players who received their The Color of Vengeance Ranking Rewards before Sept. 27 at 5:06 am PDT/PST did not receive their reward titles.

The title rewards will be sent during the next maintenance on October 2, 2013 to any affected players.

We apologize for any inconvience this may have caused.

Thank you again for your support and we hope you enjoy your stay in the lands of FANTASICA!

[edit] Sept. 27, 2013

The following is a list of changes from today's maintenance:

1. For a limited time, Step Up Packs: Season 10, will be available via the Card Pack page.
   • Season 10 packs include new units that offer advantages to those participating in the Call of the Desert event.
     • Check out the AUTUMN SALE too!
   • Please check the Card Pack page for more details.
   • Step Up Packs: Season 10 will be available starting September 27, 2013 right after maintenance and end on October 8, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • The content and availability of Step Up Packs may be subject to change without prior notice.
2. The limited-time event, Call of the Desert, begins today.
   • This event will also feature Head Start Rewards
     • Head Start Rankings will be calculated at 2:00 am PST/PDT on October 2, 2013.
   • During the Call of the Desert event, you will receive bonus items each day you log in.
   • Call of the Desert will be available starting from September 27, 2013, right after maintenance and end on October 8, 2013, at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • Call of the Desert event content and times may be subject to change without prior notice.

How to Receive Your The Color of Vengeance Event Rank Rewards

Follow the procedure outlined below to receive your The Color of Vengeance event rank rewards.

Proceed to the The Color of Vengeance event page from your Main Page. ↓ Go to the ranking page by hitting the BT Pts Ranking and Battle Ranking buttons in the middle of the page. ↓ Hit the Receive button on the bottom of the Ranking pages and your rewards will be sent to your Inbox. ↓ Check your Inbox for your rewards.

The cutoff date for accepting rewards is October 15, 2013 at 2:00 am (PST/PDT).

If you do not hit the Receive button before this time, you will NOT receive your rewards regardless of eligibility. The cutoff date may be subject to change without prior warning.

[edit] Sept. 27, 2013

Notice for Extended Maintenance

Thank you for playing FANTASICA.

We will be extending the maintenance originally scheduled to begin at approximately 2:00am - 4:00am PST/PDT.

• Please note that maintenance times are subject to change and that maintenance may end at anytime without prior notice, so check back frequently!

Thank you again and we apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.

[edit] Sept. 26, 2013

Notice for Maintenance

Thank you for playing FANTASICA.

We will be performing system maintenance on September 27, from 2:00 am to 4:00 am PST/PDT, to prepare for a system update. During this time, you will be unable to access or play the game.

• Please note that maintenance times may be subject to change without prior notice.

Furthermore, the following ongoing events / sales will conclude with the maintenance on the date above.

1. Event: The limited-time event, The Color of Vengeance, will draw to a close.
2. Event: Monster Familiars 3 will draw to a close.
3. Card Packs: Dream Packs: Season 3 will no longer be available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.

[edit] Sept. 24, 2013

Technical Difficulty Regarding Head Start Rank Reward, Judith

There was a technical difficulty where Judith would not give a BT Pt boost.

This issue has since been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

On a final note, this notice will serve as the answer to any future questions you may have about the issue listed above.

We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your stay in the world of Fantasica!

[edit] Sept. 24, 2013

The following is a list of changes from today's maintenance:

1. New Card Packs：Challenger Packs
   • For a limited time, Challenger Packs will be available via the Card Pack page.
   • Challenger Packs will be on available from September 24, 2013, post-maintenance and end on October 8, 2013, at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • A number of new added units, found only in these Challenger Packs, will offer special bonuses during the Color of Vengeance event and the upcoming Call of the Desert event.
   • Additionally, Rage Fruit(L), an item useable during the The Color of Vengeance event, will come bundled with purchases of Challenger Packs now.
   • Challenger Packs are a new type of card pack. They are unique in that you only have 3 chances to draw but are guaranteed a 5★ or better. Please check the banner on your My Page for more details.
   • Card Packs may be subject to change without prior notice.
2. Shop Sale
   • Potion and Time Elixir 10-Packs will come will an extra Potion/Time Elixir for a limited time.

[edit] September 23, 2013

Purchase Related Difficulties for iOS Players

We have received reports that a portion of our players, specifically iOS users who have recently upgraded to iOS 7, are experiencing some difficulties when attempting to purchase Fanta Pts from within the game.

Details: Fanta Pts packages available for purchase are not showing up properly within the Mobage client.

Status: We are working to resolve the issue. Until then, please use the following method to purchase Fanta Pts.

Purchasing Fanta Pts:

Tap the Mobage icon in the upper right side of your screen to access the Mobage client → tap Fanta Pts in the lower left.

We apologize for any inconvience this may have caused and will make another announcement once a fix is in place.

Thank you again for your support and we hope you enjoy your stay in the lands of FANTASICA!

[edit] Sept. 20, 2013

The following is a list of changes from today's maintenance:

1. For a limited time, Dream Packs: Season 3 will be available.
   • Dream Packs: Season 3 will be available from September 20, 2013, post-maintenance and end on September 27, 2013, at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • A number of new added units, found only in these Dream Packs, will offer special bonuses during the Color of Vengeance event.
   • Additionally, Rage Fruit(L), a new item useable during the Color of Vengeance event, will come bundled with purchases of Dream Packs.
   • Dream Packs are unique in that your chances for drawing 7★s continue to increase as you draw packs. Please check the banner on your My Page for more details.
   • Card Packs may be subject to change without prior notice.
2. The new battle event, The Color of Vengeance, begins today.
   • The Color of Vengeance will start on September 20, 2013 right after maintenance and end on September 27, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • The Color of Vengeance event schedule may be subject to change without prior notice.
3. Monster Familiars are back!
   • Monster Familiars 3 will start on September 20, 2013 right after maintenance and end on September 27, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • The Monster Familiars 3 event schedule may be subject to change without prior notice.

Thank you for your understanding!

How to Receive Your The Arena: Season 3 Event Rank Rewards

Follow the procedure outlined below to receive your The Arena: Season 3 event rank rewards.

Proceed to the The Arena: Season 3 event page from your Main Page. ↓ Go to the ranking page by hitting the Arena Total Ranking button in the middle of the page. ↓ Hit the Receive button on the bottom of the Ranking page and your rewards will be sent to your Inbox. ↓ Check your Inbox for your rewards.

The cutoff date for accepting rewards is September 27, 2013 at 2:00 am (PST/PDT).

If you do not hit the Receive button before this time, you will NOT receive your rewards regardless of eligibility. The cutoff date may be subject to change without prior warning.

We will be performing system maintenance on September 24, from 2:00 am to 5:00 am PST/PDT, to prepare for a system update.

During this time, you will be unable to access or play the game.

• Please note that maintenance times may be subject to change without prior notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.

[edit] Sept. 19, 2013

Notice for Maintenance

Thank you for playing FANTASICA.

We will be performing system maintenance on September 20, from 2:00 am to 5:00 am PST/PDT, to prepare for a system update. During this time, you will be unable to access or play the game.

• Please note that maintenance times may be subject to change without prior notice.

Furthermore, the following ongoing events / sales will conclude with the maintenance on the date above.

1. Event: The limited-time event, The Arena: Season 3 will draw to a close.
2. Season 9 Step Up packs will no longer be available.

We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.

[edit] Sept. 17, 2013

On September 17, 2013, there was an issue with the Arena Season 3 event. The Drain Attack arena skill caused the game to freeze during arena battles. Only for the remainder of the Arena Season 3 event, the Drain Attack will be replaced by the new Critical Shot arena skill.

• The Drain Attack will be useable from the next Arena event.

We'd like to take the opportunity to apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. As a token of our sincerity, please accept the following recompense.

Recipients

Any player that has completed the tutorial before September 17, 2013, 4:45am PST/PDT.

Recompense

10 Arena3 Tickets

Valid Time Period: September 17, 2013, 5:00am PST/PDT - September 20, 2013, 2:00am PST/PDT

Receiving Method: Access your "My Page" at any time during the Valid Time Period and 10 Arena3 Tickets will be sent "From the Fanta team" to your Inbox.

• If you do not access your "My Page" within the Valid Time Period, then you will not receive 10 Arena3 Tickets regardless of whether you are a Recipient or not.

We apologize again for any inconvenience the above may have caused.

On a final note, this notice will serve as the answer to any future questions you may have about the issues listed above.

We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your stay in the world of FANTASICA!

[edit] Sept. 17, 2013

Notice for Emergency Maintenance

Starting at approximately 4:45am PST/PDT, we will be bringing the FANTASICA servers down for urgent maintenance to address issues that are impacting the game. During this time, you will be unable to connect to or play the game.

• Please note that maintenance start times are subject to change and that maintenance may end at anytime without prior notice, so check back frequently!

Thank you again and we apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.

[edit] Sept. 17, 2013

The following is a list of changes from today's maintenance:

1. Season 9 Step Up packs now come with Arena3 Tickets!
   • You won't want to miss their SWIMSUITS or the NEW ARENA SKILL either!
   • Please check the Card Pack page for more details.
   • Step Up Packs: Season 9 will be available starting September 14, 2013 right after maintenance and end on September 20, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • The content and availability of Step Up Packs may be subject to change without prior notice.
2. The limited-time event, The Arena: Season 3, begins today.
   • The Arena is an event that features two modes: Tournament Mode and Survival Mode.
   • Arena3 Tickets are required to participate in the Arena event.
   • The Arena: Season 3 will start on September 17, 2013, right after maintenance and end on September 20, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • NOTE: Event times may be subject to change without prior notice.
   • NOTE: All trading during the Arena event will be disabled.

Deadline to Receive Event Rewards has been Rescheduled! The rules for the Starfall Bluff event stated:

The deadline to receive any event-related reward is September 24, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.

This deadline has been changed to the following: September 20, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.

Thank you for understanding.

[edit] Event Item - Exchange of Unused Sea Shards

Those of you who have unused Sea Shards from the Sea Paradise Splash!! event will find that they have been converted into an equal number of Potions. These Potions have been sent to your Inbox.

[edit] Sept. 14, 2013

The following is a list of changes from today's maintenance:

1. For a limited time, Step Up Pack: Season 9, will be available via the Card Pack page.
   • Season 9 packs include the new End of Summer series units.
   • You won't want to miss their SWIMSUITS or the NEW ARENA SKILL!
   • Please check the Card Pack page for more details.
   • Step Up Packs: Season 9 will be available starting September 14, 2013 right after maintenance and end on September 20, 2013 at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • The content and availability of Step Up Packs may be subject to change without prior notice.
2. The Blessed Tear Starter Pack is BACK!
   • For all the players that picked up a Blessed Tear Starter Pack, you'll have the chance to pick up ONE MORE Starter Pack!

We will be performing system maintenance on September 17, from 2:00 am to 5:00 am PST/PDT, to prepare for a system update.

During this time, you will be unable to access or play the game.

• Please note that maintenance times may be subject to change without prior notice.

Furthermore, the following ongoing events / sales will conclude with the maintenance on the date above.

1. Event: The limited-time event, Starfall Bluff will draw to a close.
   • The Monster Recruitment will also draw to a close.
2. Card Packs: The Blessed Tear units will no longer be available.
3. Card Packs Extras: Soul Stone(L)s will no longer be included in any purchases. Furthermore, new units will no longer have an increased chance to appear in card packs.

We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.

Trading Disabled

The Trade function will be disabled from September 17, 2013, post-maintenance until maintenance begins on September 20, 2013. No trades will be possible during the time listed above. We apologize for the inconvenience.

NOTE: All Trades active going into the maintenance will be automatically cancelled. Please be forewarned!

[edit] Sept. 13, 2013

Notice for Maintenance

To those experiencing issues with the Crisis Quests There was a technical difficulty where the Scorpio Crisis Quest would not unlock for some users.

This issue has since been resolved.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Notice for Maintenance

We will be performing system maintenance on September 14, from 2:00 am to 5:00 am PST/PDT, to prepare for a system update. During this time, you will be unable to access or play the game.

• Please note that maintenance times may be subject to change without prior notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.

[edit] Sept. 11, 2013

The following is a list of changes from today's maintenance:

1. New card set. The Blessed Tear series is now available for purchase.
   • The Blessed Tears will be on sale from September 11, 2013, post-maintenance, and end on September 17, 2013, at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • The Blessed Tear units will also offer advantages to those participating in the Starfall Bluff event, so check them out!
   • Additionally, Meteor Tickets - a new item useable during the Starfall Bluff event, will come bundled with purchases of Series Card Packs and Series Boxes.
   • Card Packs may be subject to change without prior notice.
2. Presenting a brand new gifting event - Starfall Bluff!
   • Starfall Bluff is a gift event where players send each other event items for prizes and bonding.
   • Starfall Bluff will be available starting from September 11, 2013, right after maintenance and end on September 17, 2013, at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
   • Starfall Bluff event times may be subject to change without prior notice.
3. The Monster Recruitment event has started.
   • Now with 1.5x the chance for success!
   • The Monster Recruitment event, where you can turn monsters into allies, is up! Check it out!
   • Recruitment will be available from September 11, 2013, post-maint and end on September 17, 2013, at 2:00 am PST/PDT.
4. Soul Stone(L)s Included in Some Purchases.
   • Soul Stone(L)s will now come with some purchases starting from September 11, 2013, post-maintenance. They will continue to be available until 2:00 am PST/PDT on September 17, 2013. Please check the Card Pack page for more details.

How to Receive Your Sea Paradise Splash!! Event Rewards:

Follow the procedure outlined below to receive your Sea Paradise Splash!! event rewards.

Proceed to the Sea Paradise Splash!! event page from your Main Page. ↓ To receive your Rank rewards, tap the "Final BT Pts Ranking" button. ↓ Hit the "Receive" button on the bottom of the Ranking page to have your rewards (where applicable) sent to your Inbox.

To receive your Shiny Shell Rewards, hit the "Receive Shiny Shell Rewards" button to go to the Shiny Shell Rewards page. ↓ Then hit the "Receive" button for each unlocked reward you have.

Check your Inbox for your rewards.

The cutoff date for accepting both types of rewards is Sept. 24, 2013 (2:00 am PST/PDT).

If you do not hit the Receive button before this time, you will NOT receive your rewards regardless of eligibility. The cutoff date may be subject to change without prior warning.

• Please be assured that any Sea Shards you have will be replaced by Potions in a future maintenance.

[edit] Sept. 5, 2013

Thank you for playing FANTASICA.

The following is a list of changes from today's maintenance:

1. New unit cards have been added.
   • New units will have a chance of appearing in Premium Card Packs, Premium Boxes, and Premium Megaboxes.
   • Also, for a limited time, you will have up to 10x the chance of getting one of these new units.
   • Your chances of drawing one of these new units will depend on the number you spin in the Daily Roulette, but will never drop below 5X.
   • The new units will also offer advantages to those participating in the next event, so check them out!
   • Card Packs may be subject to change without prior notice.
2. The Kiss of Nature Starter Pack is BACK!
   • For all the players that picked up a The Kiss of Nature Starter Pack, you'll have the chance to pick up ONE MORE Starter Pack at the special Starter Pack price!
3. A new Boss, Walter M. Elon, now appearing in Sea Paradise Splash! event.
   • Players will now have a chance to encounter Walter M. Elon - a powerful, new boss - in the Sea Paradise Splash event.
   • Defeating Walter M. Elon will award you with a large sum of BT Pts.
   • Good luck and happy hunting!

[edit] Sept. 4, 2013

Notice for Maintenance

Thank you for playing FANTASICA.

We will be performing system maintenance on September 5, from 2:00 am to 5:00 am PST/PDT, to prepare for a system update. During this time, you will be unable to access or play the game.

• Please note that maintenance times may be subject to change without prior notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience this downtime may cause.