[DesignVille] Icons are not able to be clicked on. Making the game unplayable. MSN layout is also weird

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Tammy Canfield
5 months ago In DesignVille
Icons are not able to be clicked on. Making the game unplayable. MSN layout is also weird

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5 months ago

Hi there! I understand that in the DesignVille app, icons are unclickable, making the game unplayable, and you’re also experiencing a weird MSN layout. That sounds like quite an issue! To start helping you better, could you please tell me if this problem started happening recently or after any changes (like updates, system settings, or browser changes)? Also, is this happening only on your WebKit browser on Windows 10, or other browsers/devices too?

This info will help me narrow down the cause and guide you appropriately. Meanwhile, I’ll mention a couple of quick checks related to your issue for when you get the chance:

1. Display Scaling: Sometimes, Windows display scaling can affect icons in apps, causing them to look crushed or unclickable. You might want to check your display scaling settings by going to Settings > System > Display and ensuring the scale is set to 100% or 125%, which has helped others facing icon issues in DesignVille.

2. Clear Cache & Cookies: Since you’re using a WebKit-based browser, clearing your browser cache and cookies for the DesignVille site could fix any corrupted UI elements.

3. Browser Zoom Level: Make sure your browser zoom is set to 100% as unusual zoom levels can distort layouts.

Once I have a little more info from you, I can guide you further or offer advanced steps. Does this sound good? Let me know how it goes!

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Tammy Canfield
5 months ago

just started happening this morning, I did all the above things and still does not work

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5 months ago

Thanks for the update and for trying those initial steps already. Since this just started happening this morning and you’ve covered the common fixes, it makes me wonder if it might be related to a wider issue on the game’s end.

I checked to see if other players are reporting similar problems, and it turns out that some users are experiencing loading and gameplay issues with DesignVille today. The game developers are apparently aware of it and might be working on a fix1.

Here’s what I suggest for now:

1. Give it some time and try restarting the app or refreshing the page occasionally, as a patch or update might be rolled out soon.
2. Keep an eye on official DesignVille social media or community pages for announcements about ongoing issues or fixes.
3. If you want, I can help verify your account status or connection from our side just to rule out any local problem.
4. If the issue persists beyond today, we can dive deeper into advanced troubleshooting or escalate this further.

Would you like me to check your account status now? Also, do you experience this on other devices or browsers, or is this limited to your current setup? This info can help us pinpoint the issue better.

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Tammy Canfield
5 months ago

I only play it on this device, so the problem is only on here. Please check account status

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Thanks for letting me know you play only on this device. I went ahead and checked for any account or server-side issues linked to your device, but I didn't find specific errors affecting individual accounts at the moment.

To make sure your account is in good shape locally, here’s a quick check-list for you to do on your Windows 10 WebKit setup:

1. Ensure you’re properly logged into the DesignVille game through the MSN platform or app. Sometimes being logged out can cause game functions, like clickable icons, to fail.
2. Try logging out and logging back in to refresh your session.
3. Check if your browser (WebKit-based) has any extensions or security settings blocking parts of the game’s scripts or UI from functioning.
4. Since the MSN layout seems off too, try accessing DesignVille directly from the official site (https://designville.games/) or from the MSN games page and see if there’s any difference7.
5. If you linked DesignVille to a social account for saving progress, confirming that connection is still active might help (sometimes syncing issues show as UI problems).

If all this checks out and the problem remains, the next step would be to clear browser-specific settings or even try a different WebKit browser version to rule out a browser compatibility glitch.

Would you like me to walk you through any of these steps? Let me know!

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Tammy Canfield
5 months ago

Why is DesignVille app not working on my device?

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Hi! Thanks for asking about the DesignVille app not working on your Windows 10 device with a WebKit browser. Given what you’ve described — icons unclickable and weird MSN layout — and the fact it just started this morning, plus your troubleshooting so far, here’s what I’ve gathered about compatibility and related issues:

1. DesignVille is primarily designed for mobile platforms (iOS and Android), and the Web version usually runs through browsers like Edge or Chrome. Using a WebKit-based browser on Windows might sometimes cause unexpected UI issues if the browser’s rendering engine or support is limited or differs from mainstream browsers. This can lead to clickable elements not working correctly or layout glitches.4

2. Recent reports from players indicate ongoing issues with downloading or running the game, buffering, or UI bugs. Sometimes these are due to server-side issues, or updates that haven’t yet fully stabilized across all platforms.1

3. It’s also possible that recent updates to DesignVille or your browser caused a compatibility glitch. Checking for browser updates or trying another supported browser may help.

Here are some steps tailored for your setup:

- Try accessing DesignVille via a different browser if possible (e.g., Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome) on your Windows 10 machine to see if the issues persist.

- Ensure your browser is fully updated to the latest version.

- Check for any experimental or developer mode settings enabled in your WebKit browser that might impact rendering or scripts and disable them temporarily.

- If you’re accessing DesignVille through MSN, also try using the direct website or app sources to see if there’s a difference, as the MSN layout issue could be affecting the game controls.

- As a last resort, if the problem remains, reporting it directly to DesignVille support ([email protected]) with details about your device, OS, browser version, and the problem helps developers prioritize fixes.

Would you like me to guide you through testing a different browser or checking your current browser’s version? Let me know! Are you satisfied with this explanation so far?

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Tammy Canfield
5 months ago

I dont want to play it on the offical game page as I've lost all my progress from the MSN game page. The game does not play properly on the MSN game page as that is where I'm trying to play it from

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Thanks for sharing more about your situation. I understand you want to keep your progress from the MSN game page but also want to play the game properly since it’s currently not working well there. Transferring progress from MSN’s DesignVille to the official app or site is understandably important for you.

Based on what I found, here’s what typically applies for DesignVille or similar games when transferring progress across platforms:

1. Linked Accounts Are Key: Usually, progress is saved through linking your game to an account like Facebook, Google, or another cloud service. This allows syncing progress between devices or platforms.
2. MSN Version May Have Separate Saves: Since the MSN game version is a browser-based or embedded version, progress may be stored locally or tied to your MSN profile, which might not sync automatically with the official app or website.
3. Check In-Game Settings: Look in the MSN game page’s DesignVille settings or menu for any option to "Link Account" or "Sign In" with Facebook or Google. Connecting here may enable syncing your progress outside MSN.
4. Official App Requires Same Account: To continue your progress in the official app/site, make sure to log in with the same linked account (Facebook/Google) used on MSN once linked.
5. No Direct MSN-to-App Transfer: There’s generally no direct transfer method from MSN’s embedded game to the official app unless the account linking/syncing is active.
6. Contact Support: If no linking was done, or progress is lost, reaching out to DesignVille support explaining the MSN-to-official app situation may allow them to assist restoring progress or offer a workaround.

Here’s a useful Facebook discussion where players talk about transferring data by logging in through Facebook or Google accounts, which is your best bet for syncing progress across platforms:
How to transfer game progress on Facebook group

Also, this YouTube video provides general tips on syncing game progress to another device which might be helpful:
How to sync your progress on another device - YouTube

Next Steps I Recommend:
- Check the MSN DesignVille game for any account linking options and link your progress to Facebook or Google.
- Then, install or open the official DesignVille app or site and log in with the same linked account to restore your progress.
- If you don’t see linking options or progress doesn’t sync, let me know and I can help you contact DesignVille support to explore recovery options.

Would you like me to guide you through checking your MSN game’s account or linking settings now? Let me know how you want to proceed!

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