Club Tropica

Lots of Updates!

I have loads of technical updates to let you all know about! So where do I begin? I know!


paysafecard

It's finally enabled! After further testing, with the technical assistance of paysafecard we've managed to launch it as of today. Paysafecard is Europe's leading pre-paid payment card for online payments and the card is available to anyone in Europe (visit http://www.paysafecard.com/ to find out more). paysafecards are available in amounts of 10 GBP, 25 GBP, 50 GBP and 75 GBP and the more you buy, the more FREE Isla we will add to your balance! Get more information about paysafecard by clicking here.


Skype

After some testing, we have noticed Skype has now enabled the access to Premium rate telephone numbers, so we've made it easier for you to connect to our Isla's Order Line. Select this payment method and click the "Call me" link. This will automatically load up skype and call our Isla's Order Line. Notice though, Skype charges per minute and usually when you are 3 or so seconds more than 2 mins it will automatically charge an extra £1.50, which most other providers do not do. You have been warned!


SMS Auto Payments

The first Auto Payment System has been installed. When you make a purchase with ClubTropica via SMS and claim the credits to your account the mobile number you used is automatically assigned as your main number. The next time you go to the Isla's page to purchase Via SMS, a new option will appear namely "SMS Automated Payments". This will allow you to purchase Isla's in increments of 15 Isla's for £1.50 by clicking a single button and we will automatically credit your account and charge your mobile in a matter of 1 click (and of course, security!). Soon, we will offer you the ability to auto top-up your account when your credits go below a certain thresh hold (which of course, is an optional feature). Features all here to make your time at ClubTropica Stress free to enjoy all the cocktails.. my favourite is Sex on the beach, *drools* I'm off out! :D


The Client (Most important, for BETA testers anyway!)

I've just got off the phone to the Client Development Team and have given me a detailed update. I decided, its probably best to give you a more detailed update so you know where we stand, and where you as BETA testers stand! I will try and explain each issue as if you just about know how to turn a PC on... mainly for Kitty's benefit!

1 - Public rooms, as in the Casino, Beach, Spa, Pools, etc etc, currently have a small issue where as when you enter them, you see a lovely background, but no textures or objects.

2 - The catalogue doesn't refresh the 3D furniture's. What this means is that when you select a furniture, it will not let you properly preview them before purchase.

3 - You are unable to purchase villa's, or additional rooms for your villa's, at present, which is probably kinda useless not to have so I think it's best this lil bug is repaired before letting you BETA testers on aye? (Edit: The functionality and ability is still there, just the purchasing!)

4 - The Furniture tables in the database (Err, like a folder in a filing cabinet) needs to be adjusted and merged into our current database.

Once all these issues are resolved, we should be able to go BETA! Once again, a big up to all the BETA testers willing to give up their free time to help us with the testing and patience!

I am working on Groups and Forums today, I may need a couple of people to help test this for me later so if you lot don't mind I will message some of you randomly.

Thanks and adios! I think I hear my pizza calling at the door.. wait this is not a blog is it? I'll have to add it to my blog widget later today!

James
IT Director