# Official News **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=71 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches - Plague](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-plague/9258)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-plague/9258 "2017-02-16T18:11:32Z")
Originally published at: A New Mythic Approaches – Plague – Gems of War Don’t Starve! New Mythic Troop: Plague A third horseman has arrived! Plague is here! From the mysterious hidden kingdom, Apocalypse, another … --- ## [CONSOLE: New Mythic - Gard's Avatar](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-new-mythic-gards-avatar/18616)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-new-mythic-gards-avatar/18616 "2017-02-15T17:14:43Z")
Originally published at: CONSOLE: New Mythic – Gard’s Avatar – Gems of War He shall smite the unworthy… New Mythic Troop: Gard's Avatar The Patron Deity of Whitehelm is known as Gard, Lord of Righteousness, and Mas… --- ## [Enjoy a Mongo on us!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/enjoy-a-mongo-on-us/19873)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/enjoy-a-mongo-on-us/19873 "2017-02-14T14:54:43Z")
Hey everyone, PC/Mobile players will shortly receive a Mongo in theit in-game mail, along with a few other goodies, to say thanks for being so patient during our server upgrade. Console folks… YOU will be getting some … --- ## [CONSOLE: Trunk Call](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-trunk-call/19978)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-trunk-call/19978 "2017-02-13T19:51:48Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/console-trunk-call/ Dial up the damage this week… New Troop: Tuskar The Tuskars of the Pridelands are large slow creatures who live in small family groups. Usually pea… --- ## [A New Mythic Approaches - Jotnar Stormshield](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-jotnar-stormshield/19452)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-jotnar-stormshield/19452 "2017-02-12T20:48:23Z")
Originally published at: A New Mythic Approaches – Jotnar Stormshield – Gems of War Fee Fie Fo Fum, I smell the blood of a new Mythic Troop! New Mythic Troop: Jotnar Stormshield Jarl Firemantle may have risen to po… --- ## [Wild Plains - Fixed some text & language issues](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/wild-plains-fixed-some-text-language-issues/930)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/wild-plains-fixed-some-text-language-issues/930 "2017-02-09T15:54:43Z")
Hi everyone, If you see a small update coming through today it is to fix some text issues. A few minor typos got fixed in English, but more importantly there were a number of text issues in French, Italian, Spanish & G… --- ## [CONSOLE: Love Is In The Air](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-love-is-in-the-air/19606)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2017, 12:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-love-is-in-the-air/19606 "2017-02-08T00:01:35Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/console-love-is-in-the-air/ Shine a little love this week… Legendary Glory Bundle: Imp Of Love Welcome the Imp of Love. He’s here to spread a little romance throughout… --- ## [Hello Darkness, My Old Friend](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hello-darkness-my-old-friend/17594)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 4:53am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hello-darkness-my-old-friend/17594 "2017-02-07T04:53:53Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/hello-darkness-my-old-friend/ It’s a mad mad mad mad world (in Karakoth). New Troop: Dark Troll Nobody is sure if the Dark Trolls of Karakoth are living or undead. It s… --- ## [Shadows Over Krystara](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/shadows-over-krystara/19607)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/shadows-over-krystara/19607 "2017-02-07T00:40:27Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/shadows-over-krystara/ Quick! Into the shadows. New Troop: Shadowblade As anyone who has ever used a razor knows, the more blades the better. It’s a shame then, that … --- ## [Hello Ladies!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hello-ladies/19138)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 6:54am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/hello-ladies/19138 "2017-02-06T06:54:45Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/incubus-event/ (Insert bad pickup line here) New Troop: Incubus Q. Why should the girl Daemons have all the fun? A. They shouldn’t! So here’s the Incubus, fresh from… --- ## [Server Issues - An Explanation](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-issues-an-explanation/19275)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2017, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-issues-an-explanation/19275 "2017-02-04T16:33:24Z")
Hi All, As you all know, the servers had some errors! I wanted to share exactly what happened… a TL;DR version, and then a longer version for the tech folks out there, just to keep you all informed. TL;DR Our new serv… --- ## [CONSOLE: An Update on the Update!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 648\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-an-update-on-the-update/12458 "2017-02-03T18:41:12Z")
Hey Console Folks, Good news today… The next console update has been sent out to Microsoft & Sony for certification & testing, after which we can finally let it loose in the wild! What’s in it? We’re calling this upda… --- ## [CONSOLE: Blackhawk Down](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-blackhawk-down/19139)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2017, 8:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-blackhawk-down/19139 "2017-02-02T08:04:10Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/console-blackhawk-down/ Get ready to walk the plank! New Troop: Bonnie Rose A tale by Lil’ Johnny Bronze… Many years ago, Bonnie Rose were the first mate on me ship, … --- ## [Server Maintence (1st Feb 2017)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-maintence-1st-feb-2017/19329)
**Author:** [@Nimhain](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nimhain)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 3:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-maintence-1st-feb-2017/19329 "2017-02-01T03:56:10Z")
Hey Guys, We’re going to be doing some server maintenance in about half an hour. We’re not expecting any downtime but there may be some interruptions. --- ## [Console 2.0.5 Known Issues](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-2-0-5-known-issues/13522)
**Author:** [@Andrew](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Andrew)\ **Replies:** 630\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-2-0-5-known-issues/13522 "2017-02-01T01:41:17Z")
The 2.0.5 update has just hit PS4 and Xbox One. Here we will list the known issues of the update. Please also list any issues you’d like to report in this thread. Updated: 18th November 2016, 12:30PM AEST Hero Classes … --- ## [Meet the Amazing Saltypatra!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/meet-the-amazing-saltypatra/18792)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 6:46am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/meet-the-amazing-saltypatra/18792 "2017-01-30T06:46:43Z")
Hey everyone, I’d like to introduce you all to @Saltypatra (a.k.a. Salty from in-game chat) She’s our new Community & Social Media Ninja. Of course Nimhain and myself (plus Alpheon, Vexx, Lila, Phoenix, Andrew, and t… --- ## [CONSOLE: New Kingdom - Blackhawk](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-new-kingdom-blackhawk/19013)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-new-kingdom-blackhawk/19013 "2017-01-27T21:11:40Z")
Originally published at: CONSOLE: New Kingdom – Blackhawk – Gems of War Prepare to be boarded! New Kingdom: Blackhawk Talk-like-a-pirate-day may have passed, but that’s no reason not to give a hearty “YARRRRR!” for the… --- ## [New Kingdom - Silverglade](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-kingdom-silverglade/18611)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-kingdom-silverglade/18611 "2017-01-27T20:54:06Z")
Originally published at: New Kingdom – Silverglade – Gems of War Silverglade has appeared! New Kingdom: Silverglade With the release of Silverglade, 7 new troops have been added to chests: Silver Drakon (common) S… --- ## [Console Server Migration](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-server-migration/18822)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2017, 12:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-server-migration/18822 "2017-01-27T00:26:52Z")
Hey, Console Folks! It’s your turn for server migration this week! Hopefully, most of the problems were found and fixed with the PC/Mobile migration last week, but I’m sure there will be a couple of issues as we move y… --- ## [CONSOLE: Knight Time](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-knight-time/18781)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-knight-time/18781 "2017-01-26T14:08:05Z")
Originally published at: CONSOLE: Knight Time – Gems of War Time for a good Knight out… New Troop: Dragon Knight After General Luther’s recovery of Sheggra’s Heart, and his triumphant return home to Sword’s Edge to… --- ## [Console Server Migration - Status & Updates](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-server-migration-status-updates/18823)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 10:49am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-server-migration-status-updates/18823 "2017-01-24T10:49:39Z")
We’ll keep the status of the console server migration in this post, with notable events listed (most recent at the bottom). Jan 23, 4:00pm GMT: Announcement that migrations will start in about 6 hours Jan 23, 10:30pm… --- ## [My Little Unicorn](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-little-unicorn/18779)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/my-little-unicorn/18779 "2017-01-24T00:30:13Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/the-silvermaiden-event/ Warfare is Magic… New Troop: The Silvermaiden The Silvermaidens are servants of the Realm of Silverglade, neither answerable entirely to the Kin… --- ## [Kill the Beast](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/kill-the-beast/18387)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/kill-the-beast/18387 "2017-01-18T17:58:15Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/minogor-event/ We’re not safe until he’s dead New Troop: Minogor You’re not safe until he’s dead He’ll come stalking you at night Set to sacrifice your Goblins to his… --- ## [Server Migration Progress](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-migration-progress/18454)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-migration-progress/18454 "2017-01-18T15:20:31Z")
I’ve created and stickied this thread so we have somewhere to keep you all updated about the progress of Server Migration. I’m also closing the thread, so it’s restricted to the dev team… mainly this is here to keep eve… --- ## [Server Migrations on the Way](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-migrations-on-the-way/18399)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-migrations-on-the-way/18399 "2017-01-17T03:11:03Z")
Hi Everyone, We ran our first experiment with our new servers last week. About 1% of iOS/Android players were moved to the new servers (Mobile only… not Steam or Console). \[Note that SERVERS are separate to the DATABA… --- ## [CONSOLE: Old Time Rock n Roll](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-old-time-rock-n-roll/18390)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2017, 9:13am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-old-time-rock-n-roll/18390 "2017-01-16T09:13:07Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/console-old-time-rock-n-roll/ The sound of silence… New Troop: Satyr Musician The greatest musicians amongst the Satyrs of Pan’s Vale don’t need to ask you to be silent… --- ## [The Spirit of Rock](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-spirit-of-rock/18006)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/the-spirit-of-rock/18006 "2017-01-11T20:07:14Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/the-spirit-of-rock/ Show some spirit! New Troop: Rock Spirit It’s not only the night that’s dark and full of terrors… all manner of creatures roam the Drifting Sands, m… --- ## [CONSOLE: The Monster Mash](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-the-monster-mash/18011)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 12:25am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-the-monster-mash/18011 "2017-01-10T00:25:43Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/console-the-monster-mash/ It will be a graveyard smash! New Troop: Werewolf The Werewolves of Ghulvania are extremely dangerous, however (unlike the old wives’ tales) l… --- ## [CONSOLE: No One Expects](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-no-one-expects/17595)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 11:14am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/console-no-one-expects/17595 "2017-01-08T11:14:53Z")
Originally published at: http://gemsofwar.com/console-no-one-expects/ The Whitehelm Inquistion… New Troop: Grand Inquisitor NOBODY expects the Whitehelm Inquisition! Its chief weapon is surprise… surprise and fear…… --- ## [Gems of War in 2016](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-in-2016/17530)
**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 4:22am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-in-2016/17530 "2017-01-08T04:22:59Z")
Originally published at: Gems of War in 2016 – Gems of War It’s been a pretty hectic 2016 for us here on the Gems of War team… We didn’t realize quite HOW hectic until we put together this little infographic to show how … [Previous page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=70) [Next page](https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=72)