darkSpyro

Oh heck I nearly fell off my chair, now I don't remember if it was gifts or invites.

But hey they give Either a gem or a wish stone.

I do not have ma- boo so it must be general.

Now I could seriously use some new friends. I only have 35.

Banksia28

I must get a signature.

Worked for me too. Look at Activision getting generous with there bad selves.

Hey that worked. I know you lot make signatures all the time.

What's going on? Do I need to update to ios 7 to get whatever it is you're talking about? I updated the game and it seems the same...

I know I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed but I haven't the faintest idea what the hell this thread is about.

New upgarde in ITunes. Just came through. I'm downloading now.

Just opened 5 gifts- 3 gems, 2 stones. No kudos.
Visiting islands still gives kudos.

Wonder if they are trying to promote coding by removing kudos from gifting. This would require new items to purchase with kudos though.

Same here... Gems and wish stones from gifts. I'm sad I collected most of my gifts before the update.

I just received a gem from visiting so that still works.

I did not realise I was set to automatic updates at the App Store.

Sorry for the confusion. Never let your partner near your iPad, they think they know everything.

A new update and ... no fix for the iPad Air! I am speechless. Are they really not interested in new users? I guess this unfixed display bug is the same for the new iPad mini with retina, so that's definitely a way to scare potential customers away. Just for the record, the game is barely playable with the fixed zoom factor.

Hrm. I can't keep up.

Seems like they may have patched, introduced some changes, then patched again to remove.

I don't even understand the changes that are being discussed -> I don't see them in my game.

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I don't even understand the changes that are being discussed -> I don't see them in my game.

If you update to the latest version in the Apps store, you will find that you no longer receive kudos as gifts. Instead, every gift is either a gem or a wish stone.

After seeing this thread, I applied the update, and, sure enough, 2/3 of the gifts were wish stones, and 1/3 were gems. 0/3 were kudos.

Seems like 2 possibilities:

1) they are phasing out kudos starting with no more Kudos from gifting. I can't see how kudos can be completely phased out give the recent companions.

Or

2) more likely, trying to promote visiting by establishing that visiting is the only way to get kudos. This would require new content to purchase with kudos. Would not be surprised if this happens within the next couple weeks.

I've installed that update...

I'm getting kudos.

FYI - I got an update from itunes and a content push as well.

It's odd that they would release an update through the app store mid-week, just 2 days after the weekly update. It says they only made bug fixes. So, I guess, it would make sense that the bugs needed to be made and the only way to push them were through the app store. But why would they change how the system works mid-week without telling anyone. Although it doesn't surprise me.

The update said bug fixes, but wasn't it a huge download if I recall correctly? I wonder what other data may be in it...

20 gifts after I installed the update and all of them were kudos.

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It says they only made bug fixes.

That's what is so strange. The biggest and most urgent bug is the incompatibility with the new iPad models and this was actually not fixed.

Installed the update this morning and all gifts have been gems or stones. Maybe it's part of the birthday celebration?

I'm still getting kudos too.

The update claims you need iOS 7 to fully enjoy it. Does that mean that iOS 6 users still get kudos instead of gems and stones? For those with iOS 6 who have installed the update, any other problems so far? My kids are both playing on 4th gen iPods, so they can't update to iOS 7.

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The update said bug fixes, but wasn't it a huge download if I recall correctly? I wonder what other data may be in it...

It's always a huge download because you're downloading the entire app again. It's not just a patch.


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Quote: obidawsn

It says they only made bug fixes.

That's what is so strange. The biggest and most urgent bug is the incompatibility with the new iPad models and this was actually not fixed.

I know those who have the new iPad models are upset, but I wouldn't say it's the most urgent bug. For one, a very, very small percentage of players probably have the new iPad models. Another, is that the game is still playable. It just doesn't look like you're used to with the older iPad model. It's definitely playable as it looks the same as it does on an iPhone. At least you have a bigger screen to play on. I'm always playing that zoomed in look that you think is an urgent bug on a small screen. I'm sure it's an issue that they'll eventually work out. It's probably in the way the iPad is designed and they probably didn't (and may still not) have the new iPad to test it on.

IOS 6 here. Did the update late last night after saw the post and getting gems/stones.

Updated wife's this morning and she is still getting kudos (iOS 7).

They either updated the content download to fix a bug of just gems/stones from gifts or intorduced a new one that not every is only getting gems/stones. I'm guessing the former, but don't plan to update mine any time soon to keep the flow of gems going.

Good! I'm not really keen on updating my ios but not shockingly if needed for this game I would probably do it.

I actually wonder if they changed the Birthday Weekend. Did any of the naughty shifters go check?

I only say this because they have sold this weekend as a big thing but in reality 1/2 price companions and a wishing weekend are pretty typical. No complaints when they do these things as I enjoy them.

I'm loving today's Dragon Lair sale

I downloaded the update and have gotten mostly kudos as gifts. Must have been a fluke. Or some people got "lucky" like they did with the Hyde "glitch".

Or still getting lucky. All my gifts tonight were non kudos

Still getting non kudos here.

I assume that this update is to overcome problems they have been having since IOS 7 has been introduced.

The iPad problem is recent and will probably be being worked on now.

In my case, since the update I get gems and stones. I have always had IOS7 since leaving, but I can't visit friends, only giving and receiving gifts, and I can't access in activate since yesterday (the last days it was very difficult for me).

I have only received kudos with the new update. U all must be super lucky

Anybody not upgraded to ios7 experiencing this?

I have iOS7 and still get kudos, so it's not related to that. However, I do think there is a minor iOS update (7.0.3) that I haven't gotten. I doubt if that would have anything to do with it, but I could be wrong.

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Anybody not upgraded to ios7 experiencing this?

I'm still on iOS 5 on my iPad2. Got game update to 1.8 and start getting gems and wish stones, not even one kudo as a gifts.
I was going to upgrade to iOS 7 week ago. Good that I waited

I was forced to get the update on my kids' iPad, and now it won't let me load the game. Says Chaos has messed with my internet connection and I need to be on the internet to get the new content. However, I'm ON the internet. Full signal on my wifi. Surfed the net just to make sure. So, what gives?

Activate might be down. It tells me I'm playing offline and won't connect.

Sucks. If my son misses out on his fourth fire shrine because the game forced him to update to play when it wasn't supported in a way that would ALLOW him to do it properly, I'm going to be VERY upset.

Posted this on a neighboring thread, but wondering if others are experiencing the same!...

Game just forced me to update a few minutes ago...now getting the following when trying to start it:




-LI update ran to success.
-iPod connects fine to the internet using Safari (currently connected to my job network..shouldn't matter)
-Rebooted my machine to no avail.

I'm using an iPod Touch 4....please help!

Activate service has been restored. You may need to exit and return to the app for connectivity to return.

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Activate service has been restored. You may need to exit and return to the app for connectivity to return.

Thanks. I guess it must have slipped in between plays for me since I didn't see it. Now if we can get an answer about the gifting.

I'm still on ios6 and am getting the non-kudos gifts.

Dang. What's my problem then? You guys are all going to regret it when they implement the awesome new kudos economy in-game and I'm the only one still getting them from gifts.

Still getting kudos as gifts, nothing else. I should be so lucky. I'm on iOS5 and have the latest game update.
Never got the Hyde glitch either, grumble, grumble...

And, I HATE the new banner that is constantly showing whether or not I am online or offline. I don't like it one little bit.

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Oh heck I nearly fell off my chair, now I don't remember if it was gifts or invites.

But hey they give Either a gem or a wish stone.

I do not have ma- boo so it must be general.

Ma-Boo gives a Wish Stone if you find him. He appears once a day. Is that who you're talkin' about?

Nothing has changed for me unfortunately. Still getting kudos for gifts with the occasional gem.
I have done the update to 1.8.0 and using IOS 7 on both my devices.

Maybe it's only on IOS 6 this is happening?
I think it's a glitch that this behavior is activated now for some users but think it's actually supposed to be activated in the weekend for everybody as part of the birthday weekend.

I'm on iOS6 and have been getting just wishstones and gems for several days now. And it's still working. I'm averaging roughly 30 per cent gems/70 per cent wishstones. With 100 friends, it's one hell of a glitch if you're one of the lucky ones.

I am ios7 and running 1.8.0 on an ipad. Ever since itune update I have only gotten gems or wish stones for gifts. It has been a great help (got my dragon lair woohoo) However when visiting (which is vastly improved for me) you only get kudos and an odd gem here or there. I have never found ma boo on anyone else's island. Still don't think batterson or Avril worth getting yet....

I wonder if this is related to how many kudos you already have stored up or what you have purchased with them.

I am now getting wish stones and gems from gifts. I have almost 7000 kudos waiting to be used, and I've purchased at least one of each item available for purchase with kudos.
My son is still getting kudos, but is happy with that, because he only has 1700 and is still saving for Admiral Thumpback.

What kudos numbers do others have who are now getting gems and stones?

iPad2, iOS6, Lost Islands 1.8, 5426 kudos
I am receiving kudos and gems as gifts as I always have. I haven't visited anyone in a while with all of the glitch talk.
(I hope I'm not jinxing myself now......)

iPhone 4s, iOS7.0.3, I have less than 1k kudos, I have Admiral Humpback and 6 sheep topiaries, and I've been getting gems/wishstones for all gifts since the update.