September 11, 2014
FEATURE
The global chat window no longer has paging buttons, you can simply scroll through the chat messages like you would in a normal chat application.
FEATURE
Emotes can now be used in global chat! There is a new emote button in the global chat window that can show you what are available.
FEATURE
Global chat will now store up to the last 250 messages instead of just 100.
FEATURE
When clicking on a player's avatar in global chat, it will now show actions: profile and whisper.
FEATURE
URLs posted in chat by Citizens are now converted to clickable links (remember to follow the rules).
FEATURE
There is a new setting in Game Settings to make the global chat font size larger.
FEATURE
Quick chat now displays up to the last 10 chat messages (space permitting), and is able to show more by sitting further in the bottom right. Opening the text input slides the chat up.
FEATURE
A new display/ordering system has been created for local chat. This will make it much easier to see local chat messages no matter where you are.
FEATURE
There are 3 new lot items available: colored casino signs.
FEATURE
The way poker tournaments are seated has been changed. You can still go to the table 15 minutes before it starts to chat, but you won't be seated until the tournament itself starts. You will then be automatically taken to the table that you have been assigned. This will guarantee that tables start out and stay balanced.
FEATURE
There is now a window to see the most recent 10 Pick 5 jackpot winners.
FEATURE
If you originally entered your gender incorrectly when signing up, you can now change it from your user settings page.
FEATURE
There is now a timer showing when you can vote again for free CP/Chips.
UPDATE
Post-crew battle protection is now assigned through a free bank upgrade so that you can see how long until it expires (if you already have the upgrade, it won't add extra time, which keeps the behavior the same as it is now).
UPDATE
Poker chat has been updated to use the same scrolling system that global chat now uses.
UPDATE
Non-citizens now have a month instead of 2 weeks to close a casino after it was first opened.
UPDATE
Dialog modal windows now have a darkened background behind them to better make them stand out.
UPDATE
Players must now be level 8+ to join crews.
FIX
All of the overlapping issues in local chat should now be fixed.
FIX
Closing the global chat window while on the crew tab no longer causes quick chat to go to crew chat.
FIX
When leaving or being removed from a crew, the player's connection to the crew chat is immediately terminated.
FIX
Fixed several issues with the new user tutorial that were causing issues for some players.
FIX
Fixed blackjack bug that didn't auto-stand after a double on the 2nd set of a split that resulted in a 21.
FIX
Fixed issues some players were having with not being able to complete building permit mission.
FIX
Pressing the 'a' keyboard shortcut when placing an upgraded casino correctly finalizes the upgrade.
FIX
Prevent buying into poker tournaments multiple times.
FIX
Fixed a host of cross-browser issues.