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Entropia Universe Virtual Tycoon is a free, official (released by MindArk) App for mobile devices running the Android Operating System.

Announcemnt & discussion thread: Entropia Universe Android App Released.

Guide[edit]

Requirements[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Windows[edit]

Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
BlueStacks for Windows

Virtual Tycoon on Android[edit]

a mobile device running Android OS version 2.1 or higher.
access to an app store to download/install the app, mostly requires an account at the app store

Virtual Tycoon on Mac OS[edit]

a Mac
BlueStacks for Mac

How to get Virtual Tycoon[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Windows[edit]

Download the following zip file: EntropiaPlanets BlueStacks Virtual Tycoon Package.zip
Extract the zip file to you local harddisk.
A folder named "Entropa Planets BlueStacks Virtual Tycoon Package" containing 3 files, will be created.
Install BlueStacks by clicking the file named "BlueStacks-SplitInstaller_native_0.7.7.813.exe" in the folder.
When the BlueStacks installation is completed right-click the other file in the folder named "com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon_2.apk" and choose "Open with BlueStacks APK Installer".
When the install is completed click the Virtual Tycoon icon in BlueStacks (Home -> MyApps).
Please report whether it works for you or if you experience any difficulties: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/threads/virtual-tycoon-on-windows.8664/
Enjoy!

Virtual Tycoon on Windows Alternative Instructions[edit]

Download BlueStacks from the following website: [1]
Install BlueStacks by clicking the downloaded installation file. You may locate the installation file from your save location if your browser is set to allow you to choose one, or you may access the file from your C:/Users/%Username%/Downloads folder under your user account in Windows.
When the BlueStacks installation is completed open BlueStacks with the icon on your desktop, and click the Search button in the upper left-hand corner of BlueStacks.
Type in Virtual Tycoon in the search box, and then click Search Playstore for Virtual Tycoon.
You will have to set up a Google Playstore account if you do not have one. You will need a Gmail account or Google ID in order to do so. The installer will give you the opportunity to create an account if you do not have one.
After setting up your account Entropia Virtual Tycoon will show up on the BlueStacks screen. Click Install. Then click Open.
You may now log in with your Entropia Account.
Each successive time you wish to access Virtual Tycoon open BlueStacks with the desktop icon and click on the All Apps button in the upper right corner of the screen.
Click on Entropia Virtual Tycoon to run it.
Please report whether it works for you or if you experience any difficulties: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/threads/virtual-tycoon-entropia-planets-page-inaccurate.18461/
Enjoy!

Virtual Tycoon on Android[edit]

EntropiaPlanets direct download: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/apps/com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon_2.apk
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon (account required)
AppBrain: http://www.appbrain.com/app/virtual-tycoon/com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon (account required)

Virtual Tycoon on Mac OS[edit]

Download BlueStacks for Mac: http://bit.ly/bstkmacbe
Get the Virtual Tycoon "com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon_2.apk" as decribed in the Windows section above and proceed accordingly

Start[edit]

Login
Gold Card Security Code

Main Menu[edit]

Main menu: Auction, Construction, Storage
Main menu: Deposit/Withdraw, Skills, Professions
Main menu: Notifications Settings, Logout

Auction[edit]

No need to worry about missing a critical auctions anymore! Virtual Tycoon allows you to stay in touch with Entropia Universe around the clock, even when you can’t be at your computer. Push notifications are sent to your mobile device to keep you updated on all your active auctions, and alerts you when you have been outbid.

Auction

Construction[edit]

Crafting has never been easier, now that you can access Entropia Universe anytime from anywhere and craft while on the go.

The user friendly interface provides a great overview of all your blueprints to assist in choosing the right item to craft, keeping you ahead of the market. The auction system makes it easy to acquire missing ingredients.

Blueprints
Manufacturing
Crafted items

http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/

Storage[edit]

With full access to storage and all the details of the items contained therein, colonists always know what they have to sell and what they need. This amazing overview includes all blueprints, and even has a helpful sorting functionality to assist players in finding the blueprints most suitable to craft at the moment.

Storage overview
Item menu
Item info
Markup
Markup graph

Deposit/Withdraw[edit]

...

Skills[edit]

Professions[edit]

Notifications[edit]

...

Settings[edit]

...

Logout[edit]

Logout

Hall of Fame?[edit]

...

FAQ[edit]

Q. Do you need to have a Gold Card to use Virtual Tycoon?

A. No!

Q. Do you need a smartphone to use Virtual Tycoon?

A. No, see above at Virtual Tycoons on Windows.

Version Updates[edit]

Original Announcement[edit]

Entropia Universe Android App Released

MindArk is very excited to announce that Virtual Tycoon, the very first Entropia Universe mobile application, has been released on the Google Play app store today.

Virtual Tycoon gives players full access to the Construction system, the Auction system, Storage, Accounting, Avatar Skills and Professions, and Hall of Fame information. One of the most exciting features is the ability to craft and auction items from your Android mobile device. With full access to storage and all the details of the items contained therein, colonists always know what they have to sell and what they need. This amazing overview includes all blueprints, and even has a helpful sorting functionality to assist players in finding the blueprints most suitable to craft at the moment.

"We are in a world where people are constantly on the go and they always have mobile devices with them," said David Simmonds, CEO of MindArk. “Since Entropia Universe is non-stop as well, players need access to their characters and accounts whenever and wherever. In short, this is the first step in making the Entropia Universe experience available when away from the computer.”

To download Virtual Tycoon directly, visit the Google Play App store on your Android mobile device at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon

The Apple iOS version of Virtual Tycoon will also be released very soon, stay tuned!

App store description[edit]

Virtual Tycoon is Entropia Universe extended to your Smart Phone! Virtual Tycoon gives you full access to EU’s Auction, Construction Machines, Storage, Accounting, Avatar Skills, Professions and Global messages.

Crafting has never been easier, now that you can access Entropia Universe anytime from anywhere and craft while on the go.

The user friendly interface provides a great overview of all your blueprints to assist in choosing the right item to craft, keeping you ahead of the market. The auction system makes it easy to acquire missing ingredients.

No need to worry about missing a critical auctions anymore! Virtual Tycoon allows you to stay in touch with Entropia Universe around the clock, even when you can’t be at your computer. Push notifications are sent to your mobile device to keep you updated on all your active auctions, and alerts you when you have been outbid.

Virtual Tycoon also offers full access to your personal storage and detailed information on all of your items. Items can easily be put up on auction or sold to the Trade Terminal.

Plan the progression of your avatar, buy that piece of equipment that you’ve been seeking, or click those blueprints that you haven’t had time to do. In short, Virtual Tycoon makes the Entropia Universe experience available anytime, anywhere.

Media[edit]

Images[edit]

Main menu
Auction
Blueprints
Manufacturing
Crafted items
Sollomate Opalo

More Images
Login
Gold Card Security Code
Main menu: Auction, Construction, Storage
Main menu: Deposit/Withdraw, Skills, Professions
Main menu: Notifications Settings, Logout
Storage overview
Item menu
Item info
Markup
Markup graph

Links, references, contributors, categories[edit]

Original announcement: http://www.entropiauniverse.com/bulletin/buzz/2012/12/05/Entropia-Universe-Android-App-Released.xml
Discussion thread: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/threads/entropia-universe-android-app-released.8379/
Google Play (App store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon
Appbrain App store: http://www.appbrain.com/app/virtual-tycoon/com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon

Contributors:

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 Entropia Universe Virtual Tycoon is a free, official (released by [[MindArk]]) App for mobile devices running the [[wikipedia:Android Android_(operating_system)|Android Operating System]].
+Announcemnt & discussion thread: [http://www.entropiaplanets.com/threads/entropia-universe-android-app-released.8388/ Entropia Universe Android App Released].
 ==Guide==
 ===Requirements===
+====Virtual Tycoon on Windows====
+* Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
+* BlueStacks for Windows
+====Virtual Tycoon on Android====
 * a mobile device running Android OS version 2.1 or higher.
-* access to an app store to download/install the app
+* access to an app store to download/install the app, mostly requires an account at the app store
+====Virtual Tycoon on Mac OS====
+* a Mac
+* BlueStacks for Mac
 ===How to get Virtual Tycoon===
-* Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon
+====Virtual Tycoon on Windows====
-* AppBrain: http://www.appbrain.com/app/virtual-tycoon/com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon
+# Download the following zip file: [http://www.entropiaplanets.com/attachments/entropiaplanets-bluestacks-virtual-tycoon-package-zip.6838/ EntropiaPlanets BlueStacks Virtual Tycoon Package.zip]
+# Extract the zip file to you local harddisk.
+# A folder named "Entropa Planets BlueStacks Virtual Tycoon Package" containing 3 files, will be created.
+# Install BlueStacks by clicking the file named "BlueStacks-SplitInstaller_native_0.7.7.813.exe" in the folder.
+# When the BlueStacks installation is completed right-click the other file in the folder named "com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon_2.apk" and choose "Open with BlueStacks APK Installer".
+# When the install is completed click the Virtual Tycoon icon in BlueStacks (Home -> MyApps).
+# Please report whether it works for you or if you experience any difficulties: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/threads/virtual-tycoon-on-windows.8664/
+# Enjoy!
+====Virtual Tycoon on Windows Alternative Instructions====
+# Download BlueStacks from the following website: [http://www.bluestacks.com/]
+# Install BlueStacks by clicking the downloaded installation file.  You may locate the installation file from your save location if your browser is set to allow you to choose one, or you may access the file from your C:/Users/%Username%/Downloads folder under your user account in Windows.
+# When the BlueStacks installation is completed open BlueStacks with the icon on your desktop, and click the Search button in the upper left-hand corner of BlueStacks.
+# Type in Virtual Tycoon in the search box, and then click Search Playstore for Virtual Tycoon.
+# You will have to set up a Google Playstore account if you do not have one.  You will need a Gmail account or Google ID in order to do so.  The installer will give you the opportunity to create an account if you do not have one.
+# After setting up your account Entropia Virtual Tycoon will show up on the BlueStacks screen.  Click Install.  Then click Open.
+# You may now log in with your Entropia Account.
+# Each successive time you wish to access Virtual Tycoon open BlueStacks with the desktop icon and click on the All Apps button in the upper right corner of the screen.
+# Click on Entropia Virtual Tycoon to run it.
+# Please report whether it works for you or if you experience any difficulties: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/threads/virtual-tycoon-entropia-planets-page-inaccurate.18461/
+# Enjoy!
+====Virtual Tycoon on Android====
+* EntropiaPlanets direct download: http://www.entropiaplanets.com/apps/com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon_2.apk
+* Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon (account required)
+* AppBrain: http://www.appbrain.com/app/virtual-tycoon/com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon (account required)
+====Virtual Tycoon on Mac OS====
+* Download BlueStacks for Mac: http://bit.ly/bstkmacbe
+* Get the Virtual Tycoon "com.mindark.eu.virtualtycoon_2.apk" as decribed in the Windows section above and proceed accordingly
 ===Start===
-...
+<gallery>
+File:Virtual tycoon login.png|Login
+File:Virtual tycoon gold card code.png|[[Gold Card]] Security Code
+</gallery>
 ===Main Menu===
 <gallery>
-File:Virtual tycoon main menu 01.jpg|Main menu: Auction, Construction, Storage
+File:Virtual tycoon main menu 01.png|Main menu: Auction, Construction, Storage
-File:Virtual tycoon main menu 02.jpg|Main menu: Deposit/Withdraw, Skills, Professions
+File:Virtual tycoon main menu 02.png|Main menu: Deposit/Withdraw, Skills, Professions
-File:Virtual tycoon main menu 03.jpg|Main menu: Notifications Settings, Logout
+File:Virtual tycoon main menu 03.png|Main menu: Notifications Settings, Logout
 </gallery>
+===Auction===
+No need to worry about missing a critical auctions anymore! Virtual Tycoon allows you to stay in touch with Entropia Universe around the clock, even when you can’t be at your computer. Push notifications are sent to your mobile device to keep you updated on all your active auctions, and alerts you when you have been outbid.
+<gallery>
+File:Virtual tycoon auction.jpg|Auction
+</gallery>
 ===Construction===
@@ Line 47: / Line 100: @@
 http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
-===Auction system===
-No need to worry about missing a critical auctions anymore! Virtual Tycoon allows you to stay in touch with Entropia Universe around the clock, even when you can’t be at your computer. Push notifications are sent to your mobile device to keep you updated on all your active auctions, and alerts you when you have been outbid.
+===Storage===
+With full access to storage and all the details of the items contained therein, colonists always know what they have to sell and what they need. This amazing overview includes all blueprints, and even has a helpful sorting functionality to assist players in finding the blueprints most suitable to craft at the moment.
 <gallery>
-File:Virtual tycoon auction.jpg|Auction
+File:Virtual tycoon storage 01.png|Storage overview
+File:Virtual tycoon item menu.png|Item menu
+File:Virtual tycoon item info.png|Item info
+File:Virtual tycoon markup numbers.png|Markup
+File:Virtual tycoon markup graph.png|Markup graph
 </gallery>
-===Storage===
-With full access to storage and all the details of the items contained therein, colonists always know what they have to sell and what they need. This amazing overview includes all blueprints, and even has a helpful sorting functionality to assist players in finding the blueprints most suitable to craft at the moment.
-===Accounting===
+===Deposit/Withdraw===
 ...
-===Skills and Professions===
+===Skills===
 <gallery>
 File:Virtual tycoon skills.jpg
+</gallery>
+===Professions===
+<gallery>
 File:Virtual tycoon professions.jpg
 </gallery>
-===Hall of Fame===
+===Notifications===
 ...
-===Notifications===
 ===Settings===
+...
+===Logout===
+Logout
+===Hall of Fame?===
+...
 ==FAQ==
+'''Q.''' Do you need to have a [[Gold Card]] to use Virtual Tycoon?
+:'''A.''' No!
+'''Q.''' Do you need a smartphone to use Virtual Tycoon?
+:'''A.''' No, see above at Virtual Tycoons on Windows.
+==Version Updates==
+{{#ask: [[Category:Virtual Tycoon Version Updates]]
+ | ?Icon 16px=
+ | ?=Version
+ | ?Release Date
+ | ?Short Description
+ | ?Updated Entity
+ | ?Affiliated Updates
+ | limit=500
+ | mainlabel=-
+ | headers=plain
+ | sort=Release Date
+ | order=DESC
+}}
 ==Original Announcement==
@@ Line 105: / Line 196: @@
 ==Media==
 ===Images===
-<gallery caption="Official Images">
+<gallery>
 File:Virtual tycoon menu.jpg|Main menu
 File:Virtual tycoon auction.jpg|Auction
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 </gallery>
 <gallery caption="More Images">
-File:Example.jpg|Example
+File:Virtual tycoon login.png|Login
+File:Virtual tycoon gold card code.png|[[Gold Card]] Security Code
+File:Virtual tycoon main menu 01.png|Main menu: Auction, Construction, Storage
+File:Virtual tycoon main menu 02.png|Main menu: Deposit/Withdraw, Skills, Professions
+File:Virtual tycoon main menu 03.png|Main menu: Notifications Settings, Logout
+File:Virtual tycoon storage 01.png|Storage overview
+File:Virtual tycoon item menu.png|Item menu
+File:Virtual tycoon item info.png|Item info
+File:Virtual tycoon markup numbers.png|Markup
+File:Virtual tycoon markup graph.png|Markup graph
 </gallery>

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Difference between revisions of "Virtual Tycoon"

Latest revision as of 11:20, 1 February 2015

Contents

Guide[edit]

Requirements[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Windows[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Android[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Mac OS[edit]

How to get Virtual Tycoon[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Windows[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Windows Alternative Instructions[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Android[edit]

Virtual Tycoon on Mac OS[edit]

Start[edit]

Main Menu[edit]

Auction[edit]

Construction[edit]

Storage[edit]

Deposit/Withdraw[edit]

Skills[edit]

Professions[edit]

Notifications[edit]

Settings[edit]

Logout[edit]

Hall of Fame?[edit]

FAQ[edit]

Version Updates[edit]

Original Announcement[edit]

App store description[edit]

Media[edit]

Images[edit]

Links, references, contributors, categories[edit]