This update was authored by The 8Realms Team and was released on 21 July 2011.
In preparation for the end of the 8Realms world, we need to reset the database on our Bubble Server - the server that contains the Ancient Age.
When we reset the database, this will mean that any empires still in the Ancient Age will be lost.
The good news is that the small number of testers still in the Ancient Age all have enough Culture to progress to the Classical Age, where they will be safe.
If your empire is still in the Ancient Age, select the figure '8' at the top of your game screen and build your first Wonder. Once your Wonder is complete, press the '8' again to enter the Classical Age, and your empire will be safe.
We'll be resetting the Bubble Server database tomorrow, so please build your first Wonder before then.
Thanks for bearing with us, and thanks for continuing to test the game!