FAQ Unity WebGL Client Release December 2020

*Which are the minimum requirements?

The Unity/WebGL Client is a very different technology compared to Flash and has higher system requirements. We have intensively tested the client and to reach an acceptable gaming experience, the Farmerama players will require at least:
Operating system:
- Windows: 7 SP1+, 8, 10, 64-bit versions only
- MacOS: 10.12+
- Linux: Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04 and CentOS 7
Hardware:
- CPU: Core i3-3110M (BGA) (release June 2012)
- GPU: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
- RAM: 4GB
- OS: Windows 7, 64 bit.
Nevertheless, the Farmerama Unity/WebGL Client is playable also on computers with less performant hardware specifications, but the loading time may significantly increase and you may have to turn off animations or limit the FPS rate in the settings.
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*Which browser can be used?

Any recent desktop version of Firefox, Chrome, Edge, or Opera.
However, for the best experience we always recommend using the browser version of Firefox and Chrome (for both: 64bit versions) and that you always have the latest version of these installed.
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*Can the game be played via smartphone/tablet?

Not perfectly fine right now, we recommend using a desktop PC/laptop.
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*Where is the access point for the UnityWebGL Client?

In the right corner of your game you find a button: Unity-Version. Just click on it and the client will change from Flash to Unity.
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We recommend, to only have on account open in your browser at the same time, especially only one running Unity/WebGL client.
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*How long will the loading of the UnityWebGL Client take?

Due to the fact, that the Unity/WebGL technology is very different from the Flash technology, the loading times are higher compared to the Flash version. This impacts especially the first time you try to load the client or loading the client after clearing cache/cookies and/or restarting the browser.
So it is important that you keep in mind, that the initial loading (first time you access the Unity client) will take longer as all assets/content needs to be downloaded in the background, as well as the Unity Client Engine has to be initiated. That means, that the average initial loading time can take more time that you are used too, so please be patient when you first time open this version.
When you load the game for the 2nd, 3rd etc. time the loading game will be less. We can't provide an exact loading time as it is heavily depending on several factors, such as
- Hardware specifications -> the less performant your computer, the longer the loading time may take
- Internet connection
- Size of your Inventory
- Software: If you run too many apps that need to connect to the internet at the same time, things will naturally go slower. Some of them might run in the background without you noticing.
- Utilization of your browser -> It is important to have the tab where the Unity/WebGL Client is loading in the focus, and do not change to other tab. Also, preferably do not have other websites open, especially not sites, which may take high CPU resources.​

*What happens if Unity Web/GL client can't be entered?

First stay calm! Try another browser and be patient. And keep in mind: we will do everything in our power to migrate all Farmerama players to Unity. See Announcement for details.​

*Did something change in the Unity WebGL version?

Yes indeed. The market has been reworked and Renzo's Fun Fair is working – YAY, and there are smaller visual changes. The rest of the game works the same as in the Flash version but might feel a bit different.​

 

Now that Adobe Flash has been transitioned to Unity WebGL Client, you no longer have to use the Access point listed above to toggle between Flash and Unity.

When you input your credentials on the landing page (farmerama.com), you will see the below window. You will have the option to download the Standalone Client or continue to play via Unity WebGL. To continue to your farm via Unity WebGL, click the "X" button.

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Howdy Farmers,

The Unity Layer displayed when logging into the Game has been changed:

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The opening of the layer is tracked in a browser cookie. Since today the following applies: If the layer has been opened twice, it no longer appears, you are taken directly to the Unity version.

Since the cookie has a "lifetime" of 1 year (it must have a lifetime), it will be displayed again after 1 year if the layer is still in play. Clearing cookies also means that it is displayed again.


Best Regards,
Your Farmerama Team