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== News ==
 
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=== New Seasonal Garden Area===
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NEWSPOST OPENING LINE(S)
''{{date|17|August|2010}}''
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<p>Hello hunters!</p>
 
  
<p>The mysterious island that has slowly been floating towards the Rodentia region now holds a new hunting location for Lord and Lady MouseHunters: the Seasonal Garden!</p>
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<p>To access the island, you'll first have to find a way past Zugzwang's pet octopus, Bubbles, who is very protective of the island and will grant safe passage only to his master. Finding an article of clothing that once belonged to Zugzwang may be the key to getting past him. One of Zugzwang's favourite pastimes was researching the rare and dangerous mice of the Tribal Isles, so try starting your search there.</p>
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<p>The Seasonal Garden is enchanted by Zugzwang's Magic, making it a hunting area like no other. In this garden, the season, and types of mice you can catch, change every few days. Upon entering the garden you'll notice a new element on your heads-up display indicating the current season in the garden, along with a stat called your "Tower Amplifier". The amplifier is a power bonus that is applied to your trap when you hunt inside Zugzwang's Tower. Catching mice in the Seasonal Garden will increase your amplifier in different increments, depending on the type of mouse you catch. Failing to attract a mouse will cause some of your amplifier's charge to be lost.</p>
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<p>[http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/techdawg668/tower_amplifier_ss.png Tower Amplifier Screenshot]</p>
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-- {{MHP|POSTER SNUID|POSTER NAME}}
 
 
<p>The opening of the garden is only the beginning! Inside Zugzwang's Tower are two teams of mice, trapped in a never- ending game of chess. Before hunters can intervene in this game, they'll need to gain access to the tower by finding a key that's hidden somewhere in the garden.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Larry suspects it may take hunters some time to discover the key and gain access to the tower. Keep your eyes on the news section for more details about the tower once hunters get closer to discovering the key.</p>
 
  
 
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<p>'''Something new on your camp page:'''</p>
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''For older updates, visit the [[MHWiki:Current events/Archive|Archive]].''
<p>A trap effectiveness statistic has been added under your trap on the camp page. Your effectiveness rating is determined by your ability to both attract and catch a mouse in your current location, with your current trap setup. The effectiveness of your trap is gauged as mild, medium or strong.</p>
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=== [{{MHdomain}}/newspost.php?news_post_id=897 The Treasure Map Mega Party has Started!] ===
<p>Clicking the effectiveness rating will open a dialog box displaying all the mice inhabiting your current location. Each mouse will display its difficulty rating, as well as a visual bar representing its difficulty rating. The difficulty ratings of specific mice are determined by your current trap's ability to catch that mouse, should you attract it.</p>
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''{{date|13|Nov|2024}}''
 
 
<p>Try changing your trap setup and opening the effectiveness dialog to see what traps work best against the particular mouse, or mice, you're looking to catch!</p>
 
 
 
<p>[http://i514.photobucket.com/albums/t350/techdawg668/effectiveness_popup.jpg Effectiveness popup box screenshot]</p>
 
 
 
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<p>'''Also in this update:'''</p>
 
  
* We corrected an error making Champion mice incorrectly weak to tactical
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''Get your map party started'''<br>
* Nibbler mice have been added to a few more locations
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Twice as many hunters per map for the next two weeks!</div>
* Cyclops mice can now be encountered in the Lagoon
 
* Mouse groups and location stats are now sorted roughly by title requirement
 
* Mice stats on profile tab are now sorted from strongest to weakest mouse
 
* We increased the length of items on the HUD to accommodate Gauntlet Cheese
 
* Event mice are no longer included in group/regional totals
 
* We renamed "Swarm of Pigmy Mice" to "Swarm of Pygmy Mice"
 
  
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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=== King's Crowns ===
 
''{{date|10|August|2010}}''
 
 
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<p>We have updated the mice page, and added a new type of achievement -- King's Crowns!</p>
 
  
<p>These trophy crowns are awarded to hunters upon capturing a breed of mouse 10, 100 and 500 times. You can view the crowns you have collected both on the Mice page and your profile. Your current number of catches appears beside the crown, so you can easily see how close you are to the next one!</p>
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==== The Treasure Map Mega Party has Started! ====
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A brand new mini-event has just begun in the Kingdom of Gnawnia: the '''Treasure Map Mega Party'''!
  
<p>We also added indicators to the Mice page to tell you how many mice from a specific group or region you have caught. A green check mark appears beside the group or region upon catching them all, a bronze check mark upon catching each mouse 10 times, and silver at 100 and gold at 500. This should allow hunters, at a glance, to see what breeds they have yet to catch, and what regions they have yet to master!</p>
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For the next '''two weeks''', Treasure Maps can now hold '''TWICE''' as many hunters, up to a maximum of '''10'''!
  
<p>Power type effectiveness has been added to the mouse popups to let hunters see what power type is best against a particular mouse.</p>
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This applies to all Treasure Maps except Solo Maps and Wanted Posters.
  
We're still working on a few more updates to mouse viewing including:
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So gather twice as many map mates and get the mega party started!
* High res mouse images
 
* Global catch numbers
 
* A Trap effectiveness bar on the camp page
 
* If you have caught an event mice in a region, your regional total may state that you caught more mice than are currently available in the region (example: 55 out of 33). We're working on removing event mice from these totals.
 
  
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<span style="font-size: 150%>'''Treasure Map Mega Party'''</span>
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'''TWICE''' as many hunters per map, up to a maximum of '''10'''!
  
<p>'''And now, some news about Zugzwang's Tower:'''</p>
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Ends on '''Wednesday, November 27''' at 4:00PM ETC
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<p>As many keen MouseHunters have no doubt already noticed, Zugzwang's Tower has been spotted in Rodentia! Unfortunately, Zugzwang's pet octopus, Bubbles, is quite protective of its master, and is preventing any ship from approaching the tower. In a future update, hunters will have to find a way to coerce the aquatic beast into letting them sail toward the tower.</p>
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If you're still on a map when the event ends, everyone currently on the map remains on it and can finish it! However, new hunters cannot be invited beyond the map's regular size.
  
<p>Although no hunter has been able to land yet, some details have been collected from ship wreckage floating past the S.S. Huntington II. What little details are now known about the tower and island have been added to the mouse page. Check out the Seasonal Soldiers and Wizard's Pieces mouse groups to see what strange mice will await hunters who reach the tower!</p>
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==== The Final Relic Hunter Season has Ended ====
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'''A new goal for the Relic Hunter Mouse'''
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After ten seasons, the Relic Hunter Mouse has finally collected enough Ancient Relics from hunters that she can now begin her archaeological research into the true origin of mice in Gnawnia and why they came here.
  
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She can still be found traveling around the Kingdom each day while she conducts her research but she will no longer steal Ancient Relics from hunters. Now when a Relic Hunter Mouse is caught, hunters can loot Ancient Relics from her, recovering some of what she had stolen over the years.
  
<p>'''Also in this update:'''</p>
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'''Relic Hunter Treasure Maps'''
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* We made some optimizations to the hunt timer for players on slower computers.
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The Cartographer at the King's Arms has discovered a stash of Relic Hunter Scroll Cases and is now selling them to adventurous hunters for 10 Ancient Relics each.
* "Rare Breeds" has been changed to "Event Breeds" on profile pages and the Black Widow now counts towards "Breeds Caught".
 
* Added a small chance to receive scrap metal when capturing a Steel Mouse using the Digby Drillbot or the Chrome Drillbot.
 
* The friends online tab on the camp page now only loads your friends when the tab is clicked. This should speed up the load time of the camp page for players with thousands of friends.
 
  
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
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'''New Relic Hunter Treasure Chest Rewards'''
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The Limited Edition rewards of the final Relic Hunter season are gone but a new reward can now be found inside Relic Hunter Treasure Chests: '''Gilded Coins'''!
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=== Zugzwang's Tower Sneak Peek and Feedback ===
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''{{date|30|July|2010}}''
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'''New Ways to Spend Gilded Coins'''
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<p>For the past several weeks, Jacob has been busy preparing the artwork for the launch of Zugzwang's Tower. By popular demand, we're releasing a teaser of what's to come.</p>
 
  
<p>We've also noticed the community's frustration in the lack of areas for players ranked above Knight. Zugzwang's Tower was initially designed for Heroes; not quite complex enough to challenge higher ranks. However, as the area became finalized and early play-testing began, it turned out to be more challenging than we thought!</p>
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Take these Gilded Coins to the King's Arms where you can use them to purchase '''Gilded Trap Skins''', '''Gilded Charms''', or even '''Slayer Scroll Cases'''!
  
<p>Due to the abundant feedback asking for higher ranked areas, combined with how this new area turned out during play-testing, we have decided it is best suited with the title requirement of Lord/Lady.</p>
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==== Reap the Rewards ====
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The King's own artisans have released a new assortment of Gilded Trap Skins!
  
<p>We still want to add an additional Hero area to the game; an alternative to the Jungle of Dread approach. But unfortunately it won't be this one.</p>
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These breathtakingly beautiful new trap skins can be purchased from the King's Arms using Gilded Coins or from the Premium Shop.
  
<p>This change of plan brings about a couple questions for the community:</p>
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''''NEW'' Gilded Chrome Dragon Slayer Cannon'''<br>For use with the Chrome Dragon Slayer Cannon<br>
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''''NEW'' Gilded Chrome Kraken'''<br>For use with the Chrome School of Sharks<br>
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''''NEW'' Gilded Chrome Memory Obliterator'''<br>For use with the Chrome Thought Obliterator<br>
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''''NEW'' Gilded Chrome Celestial Harmony'''<br>For use with the Chrome Celestial Dissonance<br>
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* How do you feel about releasing teasers like this more often?
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==== Stock up on Party Supplies! ====
* How much detail about new areas should we release ahead of time?
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The King is offering some limited time deals on a variety of mega mapping party supplies!
* Should details released ahead of time be set in stone, or should content still in development be open to the suggestions of the community?
 
  
<p>We welcome your input, and any other feedback, via the forums or by contacting support.</p>
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| style="width: 33%; padding: 0.416em" | '''Mega Map Party Starter Pack'''<br>Best price ever on Rare Map Dust!
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| style="width: 33%; padding: 0.416em" | '''Gilded Scroll Case and Map Dust Bundle'''<br>Gilded Scroll Case + Dust!
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| style="width: 33%; padding: 0.416em" | '''Gilded Trap Skin Party Pack'''<br>New Gilded Trap Skins + 20 Dust!
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''20 Rare Map Dust'''<br>20 for 20 Rare Map Dust!
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''Gilded Scavenger Scroll Case'''<br>Also rewards more Gilded Coins!
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''Rare Map Dust Crafter's Kit'''<br>40 Dust + 200 Magic Essence!
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''Treasure Hunting Gift Set'''<br>Gift a Mega Map Party Favour!
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| style="width: 50%; padding: 0.416em" | '''Gilded Scroll Case'''<br>Now rewards more Gilded Coins!
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<p>And finally, here's a sneak peek at some of the artwork for Zugzwang's Tower!</p>
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<span style="font-size: 150%>'''Treasure Map Mega Party'''</span>
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'''TWICE''' as many hunters per map, up to a maximum of '''10'''!
  
<p>[http://i29.tinypic.com/2mybt36.jpg]</p>
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-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
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-- {{MHP|2818486648263450|Norman Hussey}}
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=== Updated Camp Page ===
 
''{{date|27|July|2010}}''
 
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<p>We've given our Camp Page a new look! We've also incorporated a few improvements to the Camp Page based on feedback we've received. Under the 'Friends Online' tab, each section of friends has been limited to 18, with a "see more" link appearing should you have more than 18 friends in that location. Additionally, the "Live Stream" tab is now labeled as "Status Updates".</p>
 
  
<blockquote><p>[http://i30.tinypic.com/scgadd.png]<br />The hunt timer has moved to beside the Camp button and should have a wood grain background behind it. If you do not see the wood grain background, please '''clear your browser's cache and refresh the page'''.</p></blockquote>
 
 
<p>The 'Give to Friends' page has been disabled for the past few days while we were working on correcting a problem that was occasionally causing supplies to be sent to the wrong friend. We've isolated the problem to Internet Explorer, and are still testing a work-around to correct the problem. In the meantime, we recommend you either use a different browser to send supplies, or search for your friend via the [http://apps.facebook.com/mousehunt/huntersgroup.php hunting group page], then click "Give Supplies" next to that friend. A warning message has been added to the supply transfer page.</p>
 
 
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<p>'''Also in this update:'''</p>
 
 
* We fixed an error in the journal that appears when a hunter reaches the title of Grandmaster. The entry incorrectly stated that the hunter had now gained access to the Great Gnarled Tree.
 
* Scavenger Mice were a little reluctant to drop scrap metal in the Forbidden Grove. They've stocked up on more metal and should now drop it more frequently.
 
* The appropriate mouse group tab is now displayed by default based on your current location.
 
* You can now also use the hunting group page to search friend by location.
 
 
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<p>'''What we're currently working on:'''</p>
 
 
* SUPER|brie+ raffles
 
* Luck Larry Industries' Insta-Horn-in-a-Can!
 
 
<p>'''What we're working on next:'''</p>
 
 
* Global mouse statistics (total caught by all hunters, etc)
 
* New layout for the mice page
 
* Mouse badges and achievements
 
* Trap effectiveness bar
 
* Zugzwang's Tower, a new location for Heroes
 
* Investigating off-site discussion boards
 
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
 
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=== FB Credit Donation Resolution ===
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''{{date|22|July|2010}}''
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<p>Hey everyone!</p>
 
 
 
<p>As you already know, we have had issues with FB credits once we re-instated it in MouseHunt V3. There are a chunk of users who have donated through FB credits that did not receive what they donated for before we implemented the fix which has corrected the issue for all future donations.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Thousands of support requests have come through and we have developed an automated process that is going through and completing these donations that did not end up getting processed.</p>
 
 
 
<p>By the end of today, anyone who had any donations through FB credits that did take their credits but not award them properly should have everything sorted out.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Due to the mass amounts of support tickets generated by this we will unfortunately not be able to respond personally to every ticket so we made this announcement to inform you that it will be getting corrected.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Once your outstanding donation gets completed you will see a journal entry to notify you that it indeed went through!</p>
 
 
 
<p>Our most sincere apologies for the delay's and frustrations caused by this.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Thank you for your patience and support!<br/>
 
Happy hunting,</p>
 
 
 
-- {{MHP|510239199|Franco D'Auria}}
 
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=== Facebook Credit Problems Resolved ===
 
''{{date|21|July|2010}}''
 
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<p>We have resolved a problem causing some Facebook Credits donations to not complete properly, resulting in SUPER|brie+ not being added to players' inventories.</p>
 
 
 
<p>If you have recently donated via Facebook Credits and have not received your SUPER|brie+ please click the [http://apps.facebook.com/mousehunt/donationhelp.php Donation Support] link at the bottom of the page. In the notes section please state the approximate date and time of your donation. If you do not know your order ID, please enter "none".</p>
 
 
 
<p>We ask for your patience in waiting upon a response as we are currently receiving an increased number of support mails.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Sorry for any confusion and good luck in the hunt!</p>
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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=== Problems with Facebook Credits ===
 
''{{date|21|July|2010}}''
 
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<p>Hey hunters!</p>
 
 
 
<p>We have recently noticed some players' donations using Facebook Credits not resulting in SUPER|brie+ being added to their inventory. We're looking into why these donations do not always go through.</p>
 
 
 
<p>If you have recently used Facebook Credits and did not receive any SUPER|brie+ please use the [http://apps.facebook.com/mousehunt/donationhelp.php Donation Support] link at the bottom of the game. If you do not know your order ID, please enter "n/a" or "none".</p>
 
 
 
<p>We're in the process of upgrading our support tools to better look up these transactions. In the meantime, we have temporarily disabled Facebook Credits. Thanks for your patience while we get these tools built so we can better help those who have had a problem.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Sorry for any confusion, we're working to have the problem resolved as soon as possible.</p>
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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=== MH Toolbar ===
 
''{{date|18|July|2010}}''
 
<blockquote>
 
<p>Hello fellow MouseHunters,</p>
 
<p>As some of you may or may not know, the toolbar has been made available for download and is circulating through the boards. We will be doing an official release of the toolbar very shortly with a supported link available through the MouseHunt HUD with its own page containing detailed installation instructions and further information about it.</p>
 
<p>For those who currently have it installed, here are some "ReadMe's" regarding the MouseHunt Toolbar:</p>
 
==== Supported Browsers: ====
 
<p>Currently the MouseHunt Toolbar is only supported on stable versions of:
 
*Internet Explorer 7+
 
*FireFox 2+
 
*Safari 5 on Mac</p>
 
<p>Unfortunately the Conduit company, which is the platform/foundation of the MH toolbar, currently does not support the Chrome browser. However, it is a browser they are looking into supporting in the near future.</p>
 
==== Technical Issues: ====
 
<p>If you are experiencing any technical issues (ie: stats not loading, broken images, not receiving SP)</p>
 
<p>You can try performing the following to solve these issues:</p>
 
<p>1.) Clear your cache
 
*[http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/using/howto/customizing/clearcache.mspx Internet Explorer Instructions]
 
*[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Clear+Recent+History#Clearing_your_history Fire Fox Instructions]
 
*[http://support.verio.com/documents/view_article.cfm?doc_id=4069 Safari Instructions]</p>
 
<p>2.) Refresh your toolbar</p>
 
<p>Instructions: looking at the toolbar from the left hand side you'll see the MouseHunt logo. Next to the MouseHunt logo there is small down shaped arrow. Click on the small down shaped arrow and a drop down box/window will appear. From there, click on "Refresh Toolbar".</p>
 
 
 
==== 10 SuperBrie+ reward for installation: ====
 
<p>Once you install the toolbar, you need to log in from the toolbar and do at least one hunt with it to register that you are indeed using the toolbar and have completed the installation of it. This "should" take approximately 30 minutes max but it has been taking longer to sync up with some users. If you have not received the bonus within 48 hours you may contact support.</p>
 
<p>*** There will be a journal entry added to your journal once the SuperBrie+ is awarded to you through the toolbar. ***</p>
 
<p>Bugs:
 
We are currently looking into all reported bugs from the MH boards. In addition, we are looking into a better solution for users receiving their 10 SuperBrie+ reward in a shorter time span.</p>
 
<p>Other notes:
 
* You currently do not get SB+ from doing searches.
 
* You can only get the 10 SB+ reward once. If you uninstall it and re-install it again you will not be rewarded again.</p>
 
 
 
-- {{MHP|510239199|Franco D'Auria}}
 
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=== Cherry Mouse in the Calm Clearing ===
 
''{{date|15|July|2010}}''
 
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<p>To celebrate our partnership with Cherry Credits and the launch of MouseHunt Cherry Credit Cards in South-East Asia, a new Cherry Mouse has been added to the Calm Clearing in Whisker Woods!</p>
 
<p>The Cherry Mouse is attracted to the sweet smell of Cherry Cheese, which can be made by potions collected in the Calm Clearing. Cherry Cheese will not only attract the Cherry Mouse but also attract some of the stronger, more valuable mice in the clearing. Make sure your trap is up for the challenge!</p>
 
<p>We have also optimized the new hunt timer to fix a problem that was causing it to run quickly, making the horn to appear early. The timer should now be accurate on low-end computers as well.</p>
 
<p>Based on player feedback, we have made the live stream on the camp page only load when the tab is clicked on to view it. The stream will also "unload" when the trap setup or friends tab is clicked. This should make the camp page less strenuous on non-broadband users.</p>
 
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<p>Also in this update:</p>
 
<p>- We corrected a bug preventing hunters from crafting the S.S. Huntington II if they had more than 1 Ship Blueprint in their inventory.</p>
 
<p>- The SUPER|brie+ Gift Basket now provides the Lucky Golden Shield to the opener of the basket for one month.</p>
 
<p>- Shield lengths have been added to the descriptions of SUPER|brie+ packages in the donate pop-up.</p>
 
<p>- Various typos in traps/mice have been corrected.</p>
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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===Next Hunt Timer and Camp Page Changes===
 
''{{date|13|July|2010}}''
 
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<p>Hello MouseHunters! As you have most likely noticed a "next hunt" timer has been added to the heads up display. The timer is accurate to the minute, and is intended to promote healthy competition between your hunting party members by tracking who is the first to sound the horn and score the extra bonus points.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Some extra features have also been added to the camp page to help hunters check which members of their hunting party are online in their location, as well as allowing them to communicate with friends more easily. Seeing where all your friends are at a glance, should prove to be an easy way to decide where the best place to hunt may be. Since the look of these tabs has yet to be polished, we'll be adjusting the look and layout of the new tabs based on player feedback.</p>
 
 
 
<p>We knew the transition from MH v2 to "Longtail" would be a bit of a bumpy ride. With the help of the MouseHunt Community, we've been keeping a close eye on any small problems, trying to spot areas where Glitchpaw Mice may be causing trouble. We've managed to catch the majority of Glitchpaws, and now we need your help to capture the few that remain. We've scattered Glitchpaw Mice around the Kingdom, and they have unique drops in each area they inhabit. Occasionally, they may also require a special hunting strategy. Good luck tracking them down. They're out for a limited time only!</p>
 
 
 
<p>Finally, one more new mouse has been added to the Gnawnia region. The Spotted mouse enjoys the fresh air and sunshine of the Meadow, but its love of travel means it can occasionally be "spotted" in other areas as well.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Good luck, and happy hunting!</p>
 
 
 
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<p>'''Also in this update:'''</p>
 
 
 
* Title requirement for the King's Gauntlet has been increased to Initiate.
 
* Larry is no longer speechless in the Windmill, and has a few tips for Apprentice MouseHunters.
 
* Friends online is now working.
 
* The journal entry Hunters receive upon changing titles has been revamped to include a list of what new abilities/locations the hunter has gained access to.
 
* A bug preventing mice from weighing over 12oz has been corrected.
 
* An error image has been added if a browser plugin/script is preventing the King's Reward code image from being displayed.
 
* Based on feedback, the max inventory quantity for Ship Blueprints has been reduced to one, as it was in MH v2.
 
* The Silth mouse was overly weak to tactical traps. It has been changed back to its v2 stats, making a hydro trap the best choice.
 
* Some minor typos were have been corrected in cheese descriptions.
 
* Added a "Meet and Greet" board to the forums page.
 
 
 
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<p>'''What we're working on next:'''</p>
 
 
 
* Final testing of the Toolbar is underway, so look for it very soon.
 
* To celebrate our partnership with Cherry Credits and the launch of the new MouseHunt cards, a new Cherry Mouse is coming to Whisker Woods.
 
* Improving the look of the MH profile tab.
 
* SUPER|brie+ raffles.
 
* Improving the look of the new camp page tabs.
 
* Global mouse stats.
 
* Mouse group stats (eg: 4/26 caught).
 
* Trap effectiveness messages/bar.
 
* Display of individual mouse weaknesses. A few "boss" mice in the game (Silth, Acolyte, Dragon) have slightly different optimal setups than the other mice in their group. We're experimenting with how to best communicate these exceptions.
 
* Mouse badges and accomplishments
 
* A brand new story line to introduce two new areas for heros, including Zugzwang's Tower. New traps, mice and two brand new types of gameplay.
 
 
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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===King's Gauntlet Tier 8: Eclipse Mouse Released!===
 
''{{date|9|July|2010}}''
 
<blockquote>
 
<p>We have made it to the top! The eight and final tier of the King's Gauntlet is now released! The Eclipse mouse awaits hunters who have managed to hunt their way through all the tiers of the gauntlet to acquire the extraordinarily rare Gauntlet Potion Tier 8.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Choose your strategy carefully hunters! The Eclipse is an extremely powerful mouse and only has one notable weakness. Although it is possible to capture the Eclipse using any power type, discovering its true weakness will make for an almost guaranteed catch.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Congratulations to any hunter that has made it this far -- You have proven to be well equipped with a variety of traps and a sense of patience that is vital to any successful hunter. The journey to the top of the King's Gauntlet has been a long one, needing equipment gathered from across the entire map. Capturing an Eclipse is a sign of a seasoned hunter, who has mastered nearly every region within the game.</p>
 
 
 
<p>Once again, a big congratulations to those who have made it this far, and good luck against the mysterious Eclipse Mouse!</p>
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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===King's Gauntlet Tier 7: Dust Mice Now Released!!===
 
''{{date|7|July|2010}}''
 
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<p>Tier seven mice of the King's Gauntlet are now released! The King will now allow hunters to use their Tier Seven Gauntlet Potions to produce the cheese required to hunt the next tier of mice!</p>
 
 
 
<p>Tier seven mice are extremely valuable! Fiend Mice are 50,000 gold and 72,000 points per catch!</p>
 
 
 
<p>Tier seven now makes the following mice available:</p>
 
 
 
<p>- Fiend Mouse<br>
 
- Necromancer Mouse</p>
 
 
 
<p>Good luck with Tier Seven! Collect precious tier eight potions and be prepared for this Friday, when the eighth and final tier will be released, where the mysterious (and extraordinarily valuable) Eclipse Mouse awaits!</p>
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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===King's Gauntlet Tier 6: Noble Mice Now Released!===
 
''{{date|5|July|2010}}''
 
<blockquote>
 
<p>Tier six mice of the King's Gauntlet are now released! The King will now allow hunters to use their Tier Six Gauntlet Potions to produce the cheese required to hunt the next tier of mice!</p>
 
 
 
<p>Tier six mice are quite valuable! Paladin mice are worth more than 25,000 points while White Mage and Sacred Shrine mice are worth 9,000 gold each!</p>
 
 
 
<p>Tier six now makes the following mice available:</p>
 
 
 
<p>- White Mage Mouse<br>
 
- Sacred Shrine Mouse<br>
 
- Paladin Mouse</p>
 
 
 
<p>Good luck with Tier Six! Collect potions and be prepared for Wednesday, when Tier Seven arrives!</p>
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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=== King's Gauntlet Tier 5: Magic Mice Now Released! ===
 
''{{date|2|July|2010}}''
 
<blockquote>
 
<p>Tier five mice of the King's Gauntlet are now released! The King will now allow hunters to use their Tier Five Gauntlet Potions to produce the cheese required to hunt the next tier of mice!</p>
 
<p>Tier five is where the mice of the Gauntlet begin to garner a greater reward for their capture. Each tier draws hunters closer to the Eclipse Mouse and the 300,000 gold reward for its capture.</p>
 
<p>Tier five now makes the following mice available:</p>
 
<p>- Black Mage Mouse<br>
 
- Terra Mouse<br>
 
- Ignis Mouse<br>
 
- Zephyr Mouse<br>
 
- Aquos Mouse</p>
 
<p>Good luck with Tier Five! Collect potions this weekend to be prepared for Monday, when Tier Six arrives!</p>
 
-- {{MHP|502041253|Dave Vanderburg}}
 
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The Treasure Map Mega Party has Started!

13 Nov 2024

Get your map party started
Twice as many hunters per map for the next two weeks!

The Treasure Map Mega Party has Started!

A brand new mini-event has just begun in the Kingdom of Gnawnia: the Treasure Map Mega Party!

For the next two weeks, Treasure Maps can now hold TWICE as many hunters, up to a maximum of 10!

This applies to all Treasure Maps except Solo Maps and Wanted Posters.

So gather twice as many map mates and get the mega party started!

Treasure Map Mega Party

TWICE as many hunters per map, up to a maximum of 10!

Ends on Wednesday, November 27 at 4:00PM ETC

If you're still on a map when the event ends, everyone currently on the map remains on it and can finish it! However, new hunters cannot be invited beyond the map's regular size.

The Final Relic Hunter Season has Ended

A new goal for the Relic Hunter Mouse

After ten seasons, the Relic Hunter Mouse has finally collected enough Ancient Relics from hunters that she can now begin her archaeological research into the true origin of mice in Gnawnia and why they came here.

She can still be found traveling around the Kingdom each day while she conducts her research but she will no longer steal Ancient Relics from hunters. Now when a Relic Hunter Mouse is caught, hunters can loot Ancient Relics from her, recovering some of what she had stolen over the years.

Relic Hunter Treasure Maps

The Cartographer at the King's Arms has discovered a stash of Relic Hunter Scroll Cases and is now selling them to adventurous hunters for 10 Ancient Relics each.

New Relic Hunter Treasure Chest Rewards

The Limited Edition rewards of the final Relic Hunter season are gone but a new reward can now be found inside Relic Hunter Treasure Chests: Gilded Coins!

New Ways to Spend Gilded Coins

Take these Gilded Coins to the King's Arms where you can use them to purchase Gilded Trap Skins, Gilded Charms, or even Slayer Scroll Cases!

Reap the Rewards

The King's own artisans have released a new assortment of Gilded Trap Skins!

These breathtakingly beautiful new trap skins can be purchased from the King's Arms using Gilded Coins or from the Premium Shop.

NEW Gilded Chrome Dragon Slayer Cannon
For use with the Chrome Dragon Slayer Cannon
NEW Gilded Chrome Kraken
For use with the Chrome School of Sharks
NEW Gilded Chrome Memory Obliterator
For use with the Chrome Thought Obliterator
NEW Gilded Chrome Celestial Harmony
For use with the Chrome Celestial Dissonance

Stock up on Party Supplies!

The King is offering some limited time deals on a variety of mega mapping party supplies!

Mega Map Party Starter Pack
Best price ever on Rare Map Dust!
Gilded Scroll Case and Map Dust Bundle
Gilded Scroll Case + Dust!
Gilded Trap Skin Party Pack
New Gilded Trap Skins + 20 Dust!
20 Rare Map Dust
20 for 20 Rare Map Dust!
Gilded Scavenger Scroll Case
Also rewards more Gilded Coins!
Rare Map Dust Crafter's Kit
40 Dust + 200 Magic Essence!
Treasure Hunting Gift Set
Gift a Mega Map Party Favour!
Gilded Scroll Case
Now rewards more Gilded Coins!

Treasure Map Mega Party

TWICE as many hunters per map, up to a maximum of 10!

Ends on Wednesday, November 27 at 4:00PM ETC

-- Norman Hussey