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Alpha 2 out next week! 11.02.13

What’s up Survivalist’
I’ll tell you what’s up. The Pimps have been locked up in their top secret development crib like Quasimodo chained to their desks determined to get Alpha 2 out this coming week. I can’t speak for the other Pimps but I’m developing a hump on my back from working so many hours. Guess we’ll need to invest in those fancy stand up desks soon. Ok enough flapping my gums here’s a little news to chew on for you starving Survivalist’s out there.

  • We have a brand spanking new forum up and running so give a big virtual internet high five to Brian, Ryan and Shane if you seem them for getting it going!
  • A tip of the Fedora to a couple of new developers we’ve added Robert, Joe and Ben who are already making a big impact on Alpha 2 in programming and animation.
  • We’ll do our best to get all you Warrior backers this build soon and thank you for your patience.
  • Ok without further ado here are a few Advertised features and some rumored features I heard about on Oprah. I do like Oprah when I get my hair done. Note this is not a full change log or a complete feature list we wouldn’t want to spoil all the surprises we have in store for you. A full change log will be available on release day.

Alpha 2 will include:

  • New Game modes including Deathmatch and Zombie Horde mode with several new maps to support these new modes.
  • A new menu look with bunch of user game mode customization options, a new server browser for finding games easy and a game scoreboard.
  • New items and weapons including crossbows, pipebombs, repair wrenches and more!
  • New enemies including the Acid Puking Hulk, wall climbing Spider Zombies, new zombie sounds and more!
  • New locations in Navezgane including a huge Wasteland City, a new housing development and more!
  • Improved Network protocol for better performance and larger player counts above 8 and NAT punch through for player ran servers as well as dedicated servers.

You stay cool
The Fun Pimps

Alpha 2 Coming Soon 10.23.13

Hey Survivalist’
We know it’s been a while but we’ve been busy working on Alpha 2 it’s almost ready and will be available soon for existing customers and all you Warrior Buyers. We’ve gotten all promised features in and some extra content as well so expect this to be a major update.

We’ll also let you in on a little spoiler Alpha 2 will include two new game modes and additional maps to support them.

We’ve also updated the latest download removing the Feral Zombie making the build incompatible with altered versions of the game which allowed z menu cheats.

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The Fun Pimps

Alpha 1.1a Security Update is out! 09.18.13

We have a required security update Alpha 1.1a ready to download. So head on over to our new Customer Portal and login to download it. Don’t forget if you had Alpha 1 or 1.1 then all you need is the 1.1a patch. And remember folks Alpha 1.1a is not compatible with Alpha 1 or 1.1 servers. After installing and running the game please re-enter your username and password in the game as the password field has been reset.

We also have a new Forgot Username Page under the MY7DTD button.

For a complete list of all bug fixes and features go to the  Alpha 1.1a Release Notes page!

And last of all we have started the Steamworks process application and SDK and our looking at becoming one of the Steam Early access games in the near future.

Alpha 1.1 is out and available to Download! 09.13.13

Howdy Survivalist,
We have a brand spanking new shiny Alpha 1.1 release ready for your enjoyment. The release includes Mac version support, more dedicated server options and many bug fixes. So like my Grand Pappy use to say what’s good for goosing is good for taken a gander at or something like that!

So why don’t you head on over to our new Customer Portal and login to download it. Don’t forget if you had Alpha 1 then all you need is the 1.1 patch. And remember folks Alpha 1.1 is not compatible with Alpha 1 servers. For a complete list of all bug fixes and features go to the Alpha 1.1 Release Notes page!

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The Fun Pimps

New Buy Page, Ticketing & Key Retrieval Sys... 09.02.13

Hey Survivalist,

New Improved Buy Page in up!
Folks we’ve been working hard on trying to make it easier to buy the game so we have a new BUY PAGE up which allows an optional user specified email field!

New Support Ticketing and Key Retrieval Systems up!
Folks we want to support the game better so we put up brand new support ticketing and key retrieval systems! GET SUPPORT HERE!

ALPHA VERSION 1.1 COMING SOON! – You guys have been asking so here are a few things we’re including in the first official Alpha 1.1 update coming soon.

  • Improved memory management, game needs less memory
  • 6 player consumer coop and multiplayer
  • Version check and login check can be bypassed now when our server cannot be reached
  • Better dedicated server support (unlimited players)
  • Console does not pop up on errors any more
  • Several item duplication bugs fixed
  • Added recipes for brick, decayed brick, pavers red wood and more
  • Zombie stair pathing improved

The Site is back up and more! 08.30.13

Hey Survivalist, we’ve been lying low pulling our site down for maintenance and prepping our new spiffy servers to support our huge and growing fan base. We apologize for the downtime but hope you’ll enjoy the new ride and added benefits that are coming soon.

NEW FORUMS PASSWORD RESET – Folks we have new spiffy forums up and running. Due to the new forums, your old password is gone! To reset your password, click here. You will be sent an email to reset the password. Be sure to check your spam folder, we’ve had reports that the email is put there sometimes!

SUPPORT TICKET PAGE COMING – Folks we apologize for the inconvenience but we are working on rebuilding our customer database and a new ticketing support system to better serve those with support problems including no authentication keys, wrong emails, blocked emails, login errors and more. Unfortunately about 300 customers have been caught in the middle of this. Please be patient during this transition period as we will do our best to serve you.

NEW PURCHASING SYSTEM COMING – Folks we’re sorry but our purchasing page is down right now! We’re busy working on helping the folks who already bought the game and still need our support. Check back soon as we’re busy working on an improved buying system.

ALPHA VERSION 1.1 COMING SOON! – You guys have been asking so here are a few things we’re including in the first official Alpha 1.1 update coming soon.

  • Improved memory management, game needs less memory
  • 6 player consumer coop and multiplayer
  • Version check and login check can be bypassed now when our server cannot be reached
  • Better dedicated server support (unlimited players)
  • Console does not pop up on errors any more
  • Several item duplication bugs fixed
  • Added recipes for brick, decayed brick, pavers red wood and more
  • Zombie stair pathing improved

Thank you so much and next steps 08.15.13

Thank you Survivalist’
You’ve all given us so much and exceeding our wildest expectations reaching our top stretch goal breaking 500k on Kickstarter in the last minutes. The whole team thanks you and is grateful for the opportunity you have given us and blessed us with the chance to make “Our Dream Game,” “Your dream Game.”

We have already worked around the clock to promote this game and create a build we are proud of and a registration, downloading system we hop can accommodate over 25 thousand users. But our work is not done.

We still need to collect all our backers information and get it into our database so we can get you your user Keys. On or before midnight US Central time you will receive a Kickstarter survey please fill it out thoroughly and accurately as a simple email typo, wrong name or address can prevent from getting you the game. And if you bought one of the Alpha packs please know your friend’s emails and names as this can prevent us from getting you the game. If you overfunded $70 and want 2 Alpha copies please include that in the survey.

And for now please do not email us unless you already bought the game with paypal and have account problems as we are answering hundreds of emails a day and this will prevent us from getting you the game. We ask you to be patient a little longer as we get you the game in the coming hours or days!

And for those of you who have asked our PayPal Buy page will be back up soon and stay up after Alpha release for everyone to still buy the pledges they want including Alpha.

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The tired but still fun Pimps

Stretch Goal 5 reached with 11 hours left on Kic... 08.15.13

Damn Survivalist you guys just won’t quit we’re stretching the shit out of this!

  • We reached our 5th stretch goal tonight on Kickstarter topping 450k! Folks there are less than 11 hours left and we’ve got one last stretch goal left come on guys we can do it!
  • Remember folks when the Kickstarter is over and you receive a poll please help us out by filing it out promptly and thoroughly. We can’t get you Alpha and up backers the game if we can’t process the information. Also if you’ve messaged us or emailed us with a question or a support issue please be patient and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We’re getting hundreds of emails a day

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The Fun Pimps

Stretch Goal 4 reached & Final Hours on Kic... 08.14.13

What’s up Survivalist’
We’re heading into the last hours of our Kickstarter and have couple of announcements for you!”

  • We reached our 4th stretch goal today on Kickstarter topping 400k! Folks there are less than 24 hours left and we’ve got some fantastic stretch goals coming up! Let’s get random world generation and user tools in!
  • Folks asked so we listened and we’ve added two new Alpha Pledge packs in Kickstarter “THE ALPHA BUDDIES” 2 pack and “THE ALPHA CLAN” 4 pack get en now!
  • And last of all folks when the Kickstarter is over and you receive a poll please help us out by filling it out promptly and thoroughly. We can’t get you Alpha and up backers the game if we can’t process the information. Also if you’ve messaged us or emailed us with a question or a support issue please be patient and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We’re getting hundreds of emails a day

Check it out now funk soul brother
The Fun Pimps