FarmVille Sad Cow

Yet another problem is plaguing FarmVille today and this time it involves the inability to post or share Feeds on your Facebook News Feed.

Posting or sharing Feeds on Facebook is key to many aspects of FarmVille play. We need to do this to share items with our neighbors, complete quests, and ask for help.

This problem has become a FarmVille “Known Issue”. Zynga is aware of the problem and working on a fix. For this problem, there is a possible workaround that may help (see below).

FarmVille Known Issue: 1-4-2012 Cannot post or share feeds

Last Update: 1/04

Description: Since 1/04, players are reporting that they cannot post or share their feeds

Status: The FarmVille studio is aware of these reports and is investigating the issue.

Possible Workaround: Trying scroll down. Feeds may appear below the game.

(Source: Official FarmVille Forum)

Are you experiencing this problem, FarmVille Freaks? Take our FarmVille Freak Poll below!

FarmVille Fuel

Working four farms can be a lot of work especially when there is a shortage of Fuel. One of the ways that we acquire more Fuel is by purchasing Crafted goods from our neighbors that we can then redeem for Fuel. The problem arises when there are none or very little neighbors to purchase goods from which in turn means no Fuel.

Typically, you have access to purchase from each of your neighbors that have Crafted goods for sale. YOu can purchase one good per friend per day. Currently, a FarmVille Known Issue is preventing the entire list of neighbors from showing up making it nearly impossible to stockpile Fuel. For example, my list of neighbors that I’m available to purchase goods from has dwindled to only 6 neighbors, despite knowing that I have many more neighbors with ample goods available.

This is a frustrating issue for farmers experiencing this issue as it is impossible to run four farms without Fuel for vehicles. I’m pretty sure that one-click farming on all four maximum expanded farms would lead to some sort of permanent hand cramping.

As you can see below, this is a FarmVille Known Issue which means that Zynga is aware of the problem and working on a fix. Many farmers rely on purchasing Crafted goods from their neighbors for Fuel for their farms so we hope that this Known Issue is fixed speedily. In the meantime hang tight, and be sure to take our FarmVille Freak Poll below!

FarmVile Known Issue: 12-27-2011 Neighbors don’t show up so goods and bushels are not available

Last Update: 12/27

Description: Since 12/18, players have been reporting that they don’t see all their neighbors listed while attempting to buy goods or bushels.

Status: The FarmVille studio is aware of these reports and is investigating the issue.

Workaround: N/A
(Source: Official FarmVille Forum)

Are you currently experiencing this problem? If so, how many neighbors are you able to purchase Crafted goods from? 

FarmVille Sad Cow

This FarmVille problem makes some farmers a little antsy as they can’t access their Gift Box-stored goodies. This evening some FarmVille Freaks are reporting issue when trying to access (or open) their FarmVille Gift Box. This has become a FarmVille Known Issue and Zynga is aware of the problem and working on a fix.

FarmVille Known Issue:Players cannot open Gift Box

Last Update: 12/07
Description: Since 12/07, players are reporting that they cannot open and access their Gift Box.
Status: The FarmVille studio is aware of these reports and is investigating the issue.
Workaround: N/A
Link to bug report thread: Here

Help FarmVille resolve this issue. If you are experiencing this bug, please click on the link above the provide the following info:
Cleared Browser Cache (Yes or No):
State exactly what error message are you seeing:
What browser and version you are currently using when getting the error:
Are you playing FarmVille on FarmVille.com or Facebook when getting the error:
Does it happen all the time:
Is it quest related? If yes, which Quest Line?:
Please explain what actions you took prior to getting the error:

(Source: Official FarmVille Forum)

Are you having problems with your FarmVille Gift Box?

FarmVille Sad Cow

There have been some pestering problems on the farm lately. While some farmers are currently experiencing difficulty harvesting their crops by being unable to harvest, there are some other lingering problems that Zynga is working on or has already addressed so that farmers can get back to work on their farms. Zynga Customer Support has reported these issues below as either addressed or still investigating.

FarmVille Bugs 6.1.2011

The following issues have been addressed:

• Cornflower and Aster Co-op Jobs for Quest Credit : We removed these tasks from the quests so you should be able to progress to the next quest.
• Harvesting Chicken Coop Quest Credit: Issue was fixed on 5/2/11.
• Sheep Breeding :  We have received reports from players indicating that an unusually high amount of White Sheep are being produced when breeding. As white is a color, it is possible to produce white sheep when the feature is operating normally. Additionally, please note that pattern inheritance comes from the father and the offspring have a chance of inheriting the patterns. We are investigating player reports to determine if more white sheep are being produced than anticipated. Please know that this process is not an easy one and will take time for us to address.
• Pig Pattern/Color Inheritance : Similar to Sheep Breeding, players have reported receiving a high number of Plain, Pink Pigs. The feature is currently working as intended and Plain Pigs are a possible result from Pig Breeding. Pig Pattern inheritance is also a chance inheritance from the father. NOTE: If you are breeding color changing Pigs, the offspring will be plain pigs as we have not released this pattern in the Market yet.
• Loading: Some players were unable to load their farm on 5/25/11. We have fixed the root cause of that loading issue. If you are still having issues, please clear your cache as well.
• Love Potions : We understand that some players feel that they have wasted potions on breeding as the result is not what they expected. We have shared this feedback with the FarmVille studio. If you are accepting love potions, please make sure you have room in your Gift Box. The Gift Box limit is 500.
• Royal Wedding Tent issues: We apologize for any troubles experienced with this feature. The Friend invite list not populating has been fixed.
• Friends list not populating when sending free gifts: Issue appeared to mainly affect Internet Explorer 9 users and has been resolved.
• Sheep Pen locked on Home Farms: Issue has been fixed.
• Playing both Home and English Farms: Players can grow crops on both farms simultaneously. Option is provided when you travel from one farm to another

These issues are still under investigation:

• Pig Breeding: Unable to breed Pigs or Limited Edition Pigs, like Pumpkin Pig, on English farms.
• Gift Box: Lambs are locked in the Gift Box.
• Bushels: Bushels received from harvesting are not appearing in Bushel Inventory.
• Out of Sync Issues:  These issues are ongoing and may have different root causes, which we are investigating.

Have you experienced any of these problems on your farm?

FarmVille Sad Cow

In the past few days FarmVille has been fairly problematic. Some farmers have not been able to access their precious farms. Others have not been able to breed Sheep. Good news, some of these issues have been fixed and most farmers experiencing farm lockouts should now be able to visit their farms again. In the meantime, Puppy Hunger and Withering have been disabled until everything is completely resolved.

So what happened to FarmVille? In a statement released today via the official FarmVille Blog, Zynga addressed the FarmVille issues and explains what happened. It turns out that breeding some specific Sheep may have triggered one of the problem. Read below for all the details.

From FarmVille Official Blog:

“Here’s some information concerning players unable to play FarmVille, which are essentially lockouts for all intents and purposes:

#1 lockout first started around Wednesday night following an update, and more than likely involves an attempt to breed one of two sheep (the red-and-blue polka dot sheep and the Birthday sheep appear to be culprits at this point). It has nothing to do with “illegal” sheep or anything like that (as far as we can tell).

While we were attempting to identify this issue, lockout #2 occurred on early Thursday morning. This was something that went way beyond our control, and was wide-reaching enough that while the initial lockout was resolved by late Thursday afternoon, the effects of the root cause are still impacting Zynga at this very moment. Those who got locked out because of #2 should be able to get back in (though obviously because the lockouts look the same to you, you have no idea if you got hit by #1, #2 or both).

We have #1 fixed (we believe), but because the echoes of #2 are still impacting us, we haven’t been able to publish it and fix everyone that’s affected. We hope to do so in a short while but things can change (unfortunately, as you may have already seen).

Meanwhile wither and puppy hunger will remain off until this is all resolved. We are very much committed to getting everyone back into FarmVille as soon as possible, and we appreciate everyone’s patience in this matter. Thanks everyone, and we hope to get you back to your farms soon!” (Source: FarmVille Blog)

Have you experienced problems with FarmVille lately? What happened to you?

FarmVille Pink Unicorn

There is a new FarmVille Facebook scam out offering unsuspecting farmers a free adoptable FarmVille Pink Unicorn. First of all the Pink Unicorn is still an unreleased item (that we featured on FarmVille Freak) and secondly, it will not be adoptable as it is projected to be a Mystery Game featured item. (Note, this is subject to change.)

More importantly, remember, that any Facebook groups or fake new feed shares that that offer free FarmVille items and are NOT from official FarmVille sources are both untrustworthy and unfruitful. Please share this information with your neighbors, especially those who you have seen fall victim to these scams.

FarmVille Pink Unicorn Scam

FarmVille Valentine Cow

FarmVille Valentine Calf

Looks like Zynga could be rolling out Valentine’s Day Limited Edition items very soon!

FarmVille Valentine Calf Giftbox

Have you seen this glitch occur on your farm?

FarmVille Valentine Calf on Farm

What were you expecting to hear from Lexilicious or FarmVille this week?

Hey Farmers,

Unfortunately, the Podcast will be delayed until Monday, Jan 24th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

- Lexilicious

FarmVille Official 01.21.2011 Podcast Delayed

Which items do you think will be released in FarmVille now that Valentine’s Day is approaching?

FarmVille Cupid's Castle Completed

Last night brought the release of the Valentine’s Day Cupid’s Castle. A few FarmVille Freaks have already finished constructing theirs! We have gotten reports from from FarmVille Freaks that once they finish building their Cupid’s Castle, it becomes enormous!

Hi FarmGoddess,

I want to share with you a picture of my farm where the Cupid’s Castle appears so huge, it’s probably a glitch but I thought I should share it with all of you.

Regards,
FarmVille Freak Jad

Do you think this is a glitch, or is the Castle really that big?

Have you finished building your Cupid’s Castle yet?

FarmVille Freak Micro's Cupid's Castle Glitch (Click to Enlarge)

FarmVille Freak Jad's Cupid's Castle Glitch (Click to Enlarge)

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FarmVille Snow Stallion

Many FarmVille Freaks have reported problems with the Winter Holiday collection redeemable Snow Stallion.

Farmers are having issues with placing the Snow Stallion in the Horse Stable, (they are not able to put the stallion inside) which then prevents it from breeding.

Zynga is aware of the issue and working on a fix. Stay tuned…

From FarmVille Community Manager, Stumpgrinder:

“User can no longer put Snow Stallion into Stable:

Description:

Players are no longer able to put the Snow Stallion into the Stable, even though it is not full. This has been reported after Tuesday’s (12/14/2010) update.

Status:

This issue is currently under investigation.

Workaround:

N/A

If you find your issue in this section, please refrain from creating additional threads unless otherwise specified in the description of the Bugs listed above.”

(Source: FarmVille Official Forum)