Following the great response we've had to providing a quicker and easier PayBySMS option via Paymo in the United States, UK and Canada we are excited to announce the ability to pay for your RuneScape membership via Paymo in Australia - with a fantastic 9% discount on SMS!
A 1-month RuneScape membership with Paymo SMS is now available at the special promotional price of AUD$15.00, and is available on the following mobile networks:
Vodafone
Optus
Telstra
3
Virgin
Find out more about members' benefits and how you can subscribe to RuneScape today - visit our members' benefits page.
FAQ:
When will Paymo be available in my country?
Our partnership with Paymo is currently only for the United States, UK, Canada and Australia, however we are looking to expand to more territories soon. To find out when you can purchase RuneScape membership via Paymo in your territory, keep an eye on the news.
Why does membership paid by SMS cost more than by credit/debit card?
Our players are free to choose whichever payment option represents the best value and convenience for them. While credit/debit card is our recommended, best-value option, some prefer the convenience of paying by mobile phone. As the mobile operators charge a high fee for paying in this way, we pass this 'convenience cost' on.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Love Story for Runescape
Prepare to take your place at the Wise Old Man’s side as he comes out of retirement to confront an extremely unpleasant figure from his past! If you can handle the combat, the puzzles, the vicious sarcasm and the romance, you could unlock some new Construction and Magic abilities for yourself.
The quest begins at a barn north-east of Draynor Village, where a damsel in distress is looking for an adventurer to help her. Sounds like a straightforward little quest, right? Before long you’ll find yourself chipping teleport tablets, solving puzzles and entering a deadly battle where you’ll be fighting not just for your life, but for the reputation of adventurers everywhere.
It’s time to discover whether the bank guard is coming down from his tree, what the Wise Old Man is planning for the Wizards’ Tower and what Traiborn means when he talks about thingummywuts.
The quest begins at a barn north-east of Draynor Village, where a damsel in distress is looking for an adventurer to help her. Sounds like a straightforward little quest, right? Before long you’ll find yourself chipping teleport tablets, solving puzzles and entering a deadly battle where you’ll be fighting not just for your life, but for the reputation of adventurers everywhere.
It’s time to discover whether the bank guard is coming down from his tree, what the Wise Old Man is planning for the Wizards’ Tower and what Traiborn means when he talks about thingummywuts.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
RuneScape makes available to F2P two members' quests
RuneScape has made two members’ only quests available now to F2P RuneScape players. The quests are Swept Away and Myths of the White Lands. These quests were former holiday events from Halloween 2008 and Christmas 2008, respectively. They were kept in the game as members’ only quests but have now been opened to F2P RuneScape players. This coincides with the sheep shearer/Witches potion quest classification update.
All F2P RuneScape players can now accomplish these two quests at any time, and can gain one quest point for each. F2P RuneScape players who did not get the two quest points from sheep shearer and witches’ potion will be compensated an extra quest point at the end of the respective new F2P quest, gaining two quest points instead of one.
It is unclear if RuneScape players who have already completed the 2008 holiday events will be able to do the quest, or do they simply get a quest point for each event added to their total quest points.
All F2P RuneScape players can now accomplish these two quests at any time, and can gain one quest point for each. F2P RuneScape players who did not get the two quest points from sheep shearer and witches’ potion will be compensated an extra quest point at the end of the respective new F2P quest, gaining two quest points instead of one.
It is unclear if RuneScape players who have already completed the 2008 holiday events will be able to do the quest, or do they simply get a quest point for each event added to their total quest points.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Big Ticket Prize Draw – June (Reminder)
Next week, on Wednesday 30th June, we’ll be holding our latest Big Ticket prize draw! The lucky winner will be offered an all-expenses-paid trip to visit us here at Jagex Games Studio in Cambridge, England. You’ll get to meet the people behind RuneScape, tour the Studio and even join us at one of Jagex’s famous parties. To top it off, you’ll return home with an armful of Jagex goodies and a lifetime membership for your RuneScape account. All in all, it should be the experience of a lifetime and the perfect opportunity to get a closer look at Jagex and, indeed, RuneScape.
Here’s how to enter:
All accounts with valid membership at the time of the draw will automatically be entered (so, signing up for a month’s membership today will guarantee your place in this month’s draw). If you have multiple accounts with membership, you’ll be entered into the draw multiple times.
Non-members are also most welcome to enter by sending a postcard marked with ‘Big Ticket Draw’ to: Jagex, St. John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge, CB4 0WS. Your postcard must include the date of the draw you wish to enter, your account name and your contact details. If you are under 13, please only provide contact details of your parent or guardian.
We’ll be contacting the lucky winner shortly after the draw takes place with a message in their RuneScape inbox, so please keep a close eye on your inbox to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Here’s how to enter:
All accounts with valid membership at the time of the draw will automatically be entered (so, signing up for a month’s membership today will guarantee your place in this month’s draw). If you have multiple accounts with membership, you’ll be entered into the draw multiple times.
Non-members are also most welcome to enter by sending a postcard marked with ‘Big Ticket Draw’ to: Jagex, St. John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge, CB4 0WS. Your postcard must include the date of the draw you wish to enter, your account name and your contact details. If you are under 13, please only provide contact details of your parent or guardian.
We’ll be contacting the lucky winner shortly after the draw takes place with a message in their RuneScape inbox, so please keep a close eye on your inbox to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Free-to-play Quest Changes
The Swept Away and Myths of the White Lands quests have been made permanently free-to-play! These two quests were created, respectively, to go alongside the Halloween 2008 and Christmas 2008 holiday events, and were available to free-players during the two weeks of the event, before becoming members-only quests. Any free-players who missed out on the opportunity to play these quests before can now do so at their leisure.
These two quests have been made permanently free-to-play to replace Sheep Shearer and Witch’s Potion, which are now no longer classified as quests for anyone, as we no longer feel they’re up to the standard of other quests. Although Sheep Shearer and Witch’s Potion no longer appear in the Quest List, adventurers can still undertake them for their experience and item rewards (by talking to Fred the farmer in Lumbridge or Hetty the witch in Rimmington).
Myths of the White Lands and Swept Away will each award either 1 or 2 Quest Points, depending on your progress through Sheep Shearer and Witch’s potion before the update. No one will lose any Quest Points due to this change.
These two quests have been made permanently free-to-play to replace Sheep Shearer and Witch’s Potion, which are now no longer classified as quests for anyone, as we no longer feel they’re up to the standard of other quests. Although Sheep Shearer and Witch’s Potion no longer appear in the Quest List, adventurers can still undertake them for their experience and item rewards (by talking to Fred the farmer in Lumbridge or Hetty the witch in Rimmington).
Myths of the White Lands and Swept Away will each award either 1 or 2 Quest Points, depending on your progress through Sheep Shearer and Witch’s potion before the update. No one will lose any Quest Points due to this change.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Runefest Tickets are available at Sold Out Ticket Market at Nominal Price
RuneFest is an event celebrating all things RuneScape, packed with an exciting range of activities. This year's RuneFest takes place on Saturday 28 August, in London, UK.
RuneFest celebrates RuneScape, the world's largest free MMO, and the amazing community that has grown up with it. It will take place on Saturday 28th August, and will be packed with activities and events for RuneScape enthusiasts.
In a new twist to RuneScape's previous machinima competitions, players can create videos based on two video themes and across three categories for the chance to win a coveted Golden Gnome Award. The two themes are 'Short Story' and 'RuneScape Music Video' (aka RSMV), and the three categories within each theme are 'Machinima', 'Animation' and 'Live Action Video'.
To celebrate the video making talent within the RuneScape community, Jagex will be holding the first Golden Gnome Awards, culminating in a live ceremony at RuneFest 2010.
In a new twist to RuneScape's previous machinima competitions, players can create videos based on two video themes and across three categories for the chance to win a coveted Golden Gnome Award. The two themes are 'Short Story' and 'RuneScape Music Video' (aka RSMV), and the three categories within each theme are 'Machinima', 'Animation' and 'Live Action Video'.
RuneFest will include a range of events and activities, with more details to follow in the coming weeks. Crucially, we will be including Insider Sessions with the team behind RuneScape as an opportunity for the players and ourselves to get to know each other better.
In 2010 unefest will be held on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 in United Kingdom.Sold Out Ticket Market is ideal for Runefest Tickets.Check out the Ticket Market for Runefest Tickets.
Runefest Tickets are available at Sold Out Ticket Market at nominal rates.
RuneFest celebrates RuneScape, the world's largest free MMO, and the amazing community that has grown up with it. It will take place on Saturday 28th August, and will be packed with activities and events for RuneScape enthusiasts.
In a new twist to RuneScape's previous machinima competitions, players can create videos based on two video themes and across three categories for the chance to win a coveted Golden Gnome Award. The two themes are 'Short Story' and 'RuneScape Music Video' (aka RSMV), and the three categories within each theme are 'Machinima', 'Animation' and 'Live Action Video'.
To celebrate the video making talent within the RuneScape community, Jagex will be holding the first Golden Gnome Awards, culminating in a live ceremony at RuneFest 2010.
In a new twist to RuneScape's previous machinima competitions, players can create videos based on two video themes and across three categories for the chance to win a coveted Golden Gnome Award. The two themes are 'Short Story' and 'RuneScape Music Video' (aka RSMV), and the three categories within each theme are 'Machinima', 'Animation' and 'Live Action Video'.
RuneFest will include a range of events and activities, with more details to follow in the coming weeks. Crucially, we will be including Insider Sessions with the team behind RuneScape as an opportunity for the players and ourselves to get to know each other better.
In 2010 unefest will be held on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 in United Kingdom.Sold Out Ticket Market is ideal for Runefest Tickets.Check out the Ticket Market for Runefest Tickets.
Runefest Tickets are available at Sold Out Ticket Market at nominal rates.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
RuneScape Cards Now More Widely Available in the US
RuneScape Cards are now available from your nearest 7Eleven, Casey’s and Speedway stores throughout the US, which gives more choice to our American players and access to more places from which to buy RuneScape credit.
Here is a full list of US stores that stock RuneScape Cards:
7Eleven
Best Buy
Blockbuster
Casey's
CEFCO
Duane Reade
Family Express
GameStop
Golden Pantry
Holiday
Hucks
K&G
Mapco
RaceTrac
Rite Aid
Sheetz
Speedway
Target
TWEC
Wal-Mart
These cards are also available in the UK from Sainsbury’s and WH Smith. We are constantly looking at ways to make RuneScape Cards more widely available, and we will keep you updated as and when they are stocked in new stores.
Here is a full list of US stores that stock RuneScape Cards:
7Eleven
Best Buy
Blockbuster
Casey's
CEFCO
Duane Reade
Family Express
GameStop
Golden Pantry
Holiday
Hucks
K&G
Mapco
RaceTrac
Rite Aid
Sheetz
Speedway
Target
TWEC
Wal-Mart
These cards are also available in the UK from Sainsbury’s and WH Smith. We are constantly looking at ways to make RuneScape Cards more widely available, and we will keep you updated as and when they are stocked in new stores.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Add to favorites Examiner Bio RuneScape Court Case guide, prosecuting the drunken dwarf
In the RuneScape distraction and diversion Court Cases, Drunken dwarf is one of the court cases RuneScape players have to weigh in after completion of the initial prosecuting of or defending the mugger. When the RuneScape player receives a court summons and shows it to the clerk, he may choose to prosecute or defend the drunken dwarf. This article focuses on prosecuting the drunken dwarf. See RuneScape Court Cases list for other court cases walkthroughs and RuneScape Court Cases disambiguation for other articles on this distraction and diversion.
Opt to prosecute the drunken dwarf, and then proceed with the initial court case preparations. Match the fingerprint to the drunken dwarf. Head downstairs into the court room.
In the court room, present the fingerprint as evidence. Summon to the stand the victim and ask him to talk about the attack. Then close the case, directing the statement towards the young woman in the jury. Wearing Ring of charos (a) is helpful.
Talk to the clerk to receive the reward of 5,000 attack experience twenty gold ore, and a kebab.
Opt to prosecute the drunken dwarf, and then proceed with the initial court case preparations. Match the fingerprint to the drunken dwarf. Head downstairs into the court room.
In the court room, present the fingerprint as evidence. Summon to the stand the victim and ask him to talk about the attack. Then close the case, directing the statement towards the young woman in the jury. Wearing Ring of charos (a) is helpful.
Talk to the clerk to receive the reward of 5,000 attack experience twenty gold ore, and a kebab.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
About the FREE Jagex News iPhone App
From today, you can keep up to date with all the latest RuneScape and Jagex news on your iPhone. Our free Jagex News app is a little 'thank you' to our great player community, and it's available right now from the Apple App Store.
Read and watch all the latest news around RuneScape, as well as War of Legends and all your FunOrb and iPhone favourites.
With Twitter and YouTube integration, you'll be able to catch up with our latest tweets on the go, watch our official videos and follow our RuneScape developer blog - all updated in real-time as you use the app. It's everything Jagex, all in one place, and all in your pocket.
Don't be the last to know: get Jagex News free from the Apple App Store to keep your finger on the Jagex pulse. And while you're there, treat yourself to some of our great iPhone games.
Read and watch all the latest news around RuneScape, as well as War of Legends and all your FunOrb and iPhone favourites.
With Twitter and YouTube integration, you'll be able to catch up with our latest tweets on the go, watch our official videos and follow our RuneScape developer blog - all updated in real-time as you use the app. It's everything Jagex, all in one place, and all in your pocket.
Don't be the last to know: get Jagex News free from the Apple App Store to keep your finger on the Jagex pulse. And while you're there, treat yourself to some of our great iPhone games.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
RuneScape Classic Reminder
We’d like to remind everyone who’s interested in trying out RuneScape Classic, but has not yet logged in since it was re-opened, that the opportunity to do so will only be available for one more week. Only those members that log into Classic (using their normal username and password) before the end of Tuesday 15th June will be able to continue playing it after this date (unless their account is already Classic-enabled).
You can access RuneScape Classic here. New sign-ups should log into Classic worlds 2-6; Classic 1 is only accessible to those veteran Classic players who have stuck with it all the way through.
RuneScape Classic is the predecessor to the current RuneScape game. It was closed to new members over four years ago, but we want for players to be able to try out this important part of our history.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this, please visit this forum thread.
You can access RuneScape Classic here. New sign-ups should log into Classic worlds 2-6; Classic 1 is only accessible to those veteran Classic players who have stuck with it all the way through.
RuneScape Classic is the predecessor to the current RuneScape game. It was closed to new members over four years ago, but we want for players to be able to try out this important part of our history.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this, please visit this forum thread.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Most of the Former WoW Players Settle in Runescape Now
Every year many players quit WoW while many others join it. Here we will focus on those who quit WoW. Are you curious about where did they go? Recently NPD, a market research company, provided a survey that shows what games do the former WoW players are playing in 2010.
The NO.1 game that the former WoW players chose is Runescape (13% former WoWers), a MMORPG released in 2001 and declared itself the best F2P game. The NO.2 is DDO (11% former WoWers) and the NO.3 is Guild Wars (9% former WoWers).
The NO.1 game that the former WoW players chose is Runescape (13% former WoWers), a MMORPG released in 2001 and declared itself the best F2P game. The NO.2 is DDO (11% former WoWers) and the NO.3 is Guild Wars (9% former WoWers).
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Halo Crushes Super Mario Sonic and Call of Duty as Best Franchise
In what will certainly be considered a surprise by many gamers unfamiliar with the exploits of Master Chief and Cortana, Halo has topped the Guinness World Records list for the "Top 50 Videogame Series" of all time. That's right, Master Chief trumped Mario, Sonic, GTA, and the rest of the bunch.
But don't blow your brains out yet if you're a Sony or Nintendo fanboy. The list was compiled by Guinnes World Records, however it's actually based on user (reader) votes and not the traditional calculation of sales, longevity, etc.. It does say a lot about the franchise and it's strength in building a strong fanbase though. Since Halo topped the best franchise of all-time, you can probably figure out that the Xbox franchise is also the best shooter on the list as well.
It wasn't a small group of gamers as over 13,000 readers voted for the list in an online poll hosted on the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition website for eight months in 2009. The list is featured in the Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition, a variant of the popular record-keeping reference book dedicated to achievements by video games and their players.
Nintendo and Sony exclusives got some love too along with some major third-party franchises. The full list of Guinness World Records's "Top 50 Videogame Series" follows:
Halo
Call of Duty
The Legend of Zelda
Guitar Hero
Metal Gear
Super Mario Bros.
World of Warcraft
Gears of War
Super Smash Bros.
Grand Theft Auto
Pokemon
Resident Evil
Fallout
Half-Life
Sonic the Hedgehog
Counter-Strike
Runescape
FIFA
Kingdom Hearts
Final Fantasy
Pac-Man
Madden NFL
The Sims
Tomb Raider
WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW
Rock Band
LittleBigPlanet
Saints Row
The Elder Scrolls
God of War
GoldenEye 007
Bioshock
KillZone
Skate
Left 4 Dead
Need for Speed
Chrono Trigger
Gran Turismo
StarCraft
Ratchet & Clank
Pong
Tom Clancy's
Star Wars: Battlefront
Battlefield
Diablo
But don't blow your brains out yet if you're a Sony or Nintendo fanboy. The list was compiled by Guinnes World Records, however it's actually based on user (reader) votes and not the traditional calculation of sales, longevity, etc.. It does say a lot about the franchise and it's strength in building a strong fanbase though. Since Halo topped the best franchise of all-time, you can probably figure out that the Xbox franchise is also the best shooter on the list as well.
It wasn't a small group of gamers as over 13,000 readers voted for the list in an online poll hosted on the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition website for eight months in 2009. The list is featured in the Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition, a variant of the popular record-keeping reference book dedicated to achievements by video games and their players.
Nintendo and Sony exclusives got some love too along with some major third-party franchises. The full list of Guinness World Records's "Top 50 Videogame Series" follows:
Halo
Call of Duty
The Legend of Zelda
Guitar Hero
Metal Gear
Super Mario Bros.
World of Warcraft
Gears of War
Super Smash Bros.
Grand Theft Auto
Pokemon
Resident Evil
Fallout
Half-Life
Sonic the Hedgehog
Counter-Strike
Runescape
FIFA
Kingdom Hearts
Final Fantasy
Pac-Man
Madden NFL
The Sims
Tomb Raider
WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW
Rock Band
LittleBigPlanet
Saints Row
The Elder Scrolls
God of War
GoldenEye 007
Bioshock
KillZone
Skate
Left 4 Dead
Need for Speed
Chrono Trigger
Gran Turismo
StarCraft
Ratchet & Clank
Pong
Tom Clancy's
Star Wars: Battlefront
Battlefield
Diablo
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Guinness: top 50 game series will probably piss you off
The latest issue of the Guinness Gamers’ Edition holds the list of the top 50 game series, as determined by gamers. Stepping aside from the traditional look at total sales, or industry veteran’s opinion, this list is sort of the “for the people, by the people,” look at the “best” game series of all times.
We have little doubt many of you will disagree with this list, even if we can look past any console rivalry. It’s one thing to put Halo at the top seed, it’s another thing to put Guitar Hero above Rock Band or Gran Turismo.
Below is the full list. Have a look, and let the griping begin. We’d love to hear what our loyal readers think should be in the top 5 spots. This writer thinks God of War is way too low on the list, and even though it’s a PC game, where’s our favorite turn-based strategy game that’s getting a massive sequel this fall? And, seriously, Runescape beat Final Fantasy, Bioshock, and LittleBigPlanet? We guess it’s true what they say, opinions are like… everyone has one, and they all stink.
50. Pro Evolution Soccer
49. Crash Bandicoot
48. Burnout
47. Mario Kart
46. LEGO Batman
45. Diablo
44. Battlefield
43. Star Wars: Battlefront
42. Tom Clancy's
41. Pong
40. Ratchet & Clank
39. StarCraft
38. Gran Turismo
37. Chrono Trigger
36. Need for Speed
35. Left 4 Dead
34. Skate
33. KillZone
32. Bioshock
31. GoldenEye 007
30. God of War
29. The Elder Scrolls
28. Saints Row
27. LittleBigPlanet
26. Rock Band
25. WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW
24. Tomb Raider
23. The Sims
22. Madden NFL
21. Pac-Man
20. Final Fantasy
19. Kingdom Hearts
18. FIFA
17. Runescape
16. Counter-Strike
15. Sonic the Hedgehog
14. Half-Life
13. Fallout
12. Resident Evil
11. Pokémon
10. Grand Theft Auto
9. Super Smash Bros.
8. Gears of War
7. World of Warcraft
6. Super Mario Bros.
5. Metal Gear
4. Guitar Hero
3. Zelda
2. Call of Duty
1. Halo
We have little doubt many of you will disagree with this list, even if we can look past any console rivalry. It’s one thing to put Halo at the top seed, it’s another thing to put Guitar Hero above Rock Band or Gran Turismo.
Below is the full list. Have a look, and let the griping begin. We’d love to hear what our loyal readers think should be in the top 5 spots. This writer thinks God of War is way too low on the list, and even though it’s a PC game, where’s our favorite turn-based strategy game that’s getting a massive sequel this fall? And, seriously, Runescape beat Final Fantasy, Bioshock, and LittleBigPlanet? We guess it’s true what they say, opinions are like… everyone has one, and they all stink.
50. Pro Evolution Soccer
49. Crash Bandicoot
48. Burnout
47. Mario Kart
46. LEGO Batman
45. Diablo
44. Battlefield
43. Star Wars: Battlefront
42. Tom Clancy's
41. Pong
40. Ratchet & Clank
39. StarCraft
38. Gran Turismo
37. Chrono Trigger
36. Need for Speed
35. Left 4 Dead
34. Skate
33. KillZone
32. Bioshock
31. GoldenEye 007
30. God of War
29. The Elder Scrolls
28. Saints Row
27. LittleBigPlanet
26. Rock Band
25. WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW
24. Tomb Raider
23. The Sims
22. Madden NFL
21. Pac-Man
20. Final Fantasy
19. Kingdom Hearts
18. FIFA
17. Runescape
16. Counter-Strike
15. Sonic the Hedgehog
14. Half-Life
13. Fallout
12. Resident Evil
11. Pokémon
10. Grand Theft Auto
9. Super Smash Bros.
8. Gears of War
7. World of Warcraft
6. Super Mario Bros.
5. Metal Gear
4. Guitar Hero
3. Zelda
2. Call of Duty
1. Halo
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Fight Knights Clan Tournament Announcement
There’s only one thing better than everyone coming together in peace and harmony...and that’s everyone coming together for a stonking great fight. This May, we’re proud to announce the commencement of the International Fight Knights War Tournament.
Communities from all over the world are invited to band together under one of our supported languages, draw their battle plans and then unleash merry destruction upon one another – all in the interests of friendly competition, you understand!
This international battle is set against the backdrop of an epic clan wars competition, and is a great way to show your support for our diverse and varied community. Not only that, but this is an ideal opportunity for you to make new friends and get a bit of combat practice in before the 2nd Jagex Clan Cup heading your way in June. Plus, it’s a nice way to celebrate the updates to our Clan Chat system too – there’s literally no excuse for not getting involved!
You can find all the information you need on how to get stuck in via the respective forums below. There you can read about the competition structure and particulars of the competition in each of our supported languages:
Danish
Dutch
English
English UK/US
Finnish
French (FR forums)
German (DE forums)
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese/Brazilian (PT/BR forums)
Spanish
We hope you’re up to the challenge – give war a chance!
Communities from all over the world are invited to band together under one of our supported languages, draw their battle plans and then unleash merry destruction upon one another – all in the interests of friendly competition, you understand!
This international battle is set against the backdrop of an epic clan wars competition, and is a great way to show your support for our diverse and varied community. Not only that, but this is an ideal opportunity for you to make new friends and get a bit of combat practice in before the 2nd Jagex Clan Cup heading your way in June. Plus, it’s a nice way to celebrate the updates to our Clan Chat system too – there’s literally no excuse for not getting involved!
You can find all the information you need on how to get stuck in via the respective forums below. There you can read about the competition structure and particulars of the competition in each of our supported languages:
Danish
Dutch
English
English UK/US
Finnish
French (FR forums)
German (DE forums)
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese/Brazilian (PT/BR forums)
Spanish
We hope you’re up to the challenge – give war a chance!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Runescape History and development
DeviousMUD, the forerunner to RuneScape, was created in 1998 by Andrew Gower. The game, which was never publicly released, used isometric graphics. In 1999, Gower completely rewrote the game, albeit with no improvements to the graphics or several other aspects of the game. This version was released as a public beta version for approximately one week before it was withdrawn.
As a Cambridge University undergraduate, Gower worked on a complete rewrite of the game with the assistance of his brother, Paul Gower. The isometric view was replaced by a mixture of both three-dimensional and two-dimensional sprites. The game, renamed RuneScape, was released to the public as a beta version on 4 January 2001 and was originally operated from their parents’ house in Nottingham. In December 2001, the Gower brothers and Constant Tedder formed Jagex to take over the business aspects of running RuneScape. Jagex developed a programming language called RuneScript which is used to code the game.
On 27 February 2002, a monthly membership service was made available, allowing access to additional features including new areas, quests, and items.
Gameplay in RuneScape Classic.RuneScape’s popularity is partially attributable to being accessible from most web browsers allowing players to play the game in many locations.
As RuneScape gained more users,[citation needed] Jagex began planning major changes. The developers completely rewrote the game engine so that the graphics were entirely three-dimensional producing a version called RuneScape 2. A beta version was made available to paying members on 1 December 2003, and the finished version was launched on 29 March 2004. Upon release, RuneScape 2 was renamed RuneScape, and the older version of the game was kept online as RuneScape Classic. On 12 January 2006, Jagex banned more than 5000 Classic accounts due to cheating and RuneScape Classic was closed to new accounts and restricted to paying members who had played Classic at least once since 3 August 2005, and once every six months after that.
On 16 May 2006, Jagex upgraded RuneScape’s game engine, primarily as a back-end upgrade rather than a visible graphical boost. RuneScape’s memory requirements were significantly reduced, allowing the game to be expanded and improved without increasing the loading time for most players. The engine was upgraded once again on 26 June 2007 to allow the addition of future complex content.
As a Cambridge University undergraduate, Gower worked on a complete rewrite of the game with the assistance of his brother, Paul Gower. The isometric view was replaced by a mixture of both three-dimensional and two-dimensional sprites. The game, renamed RuneScape, was released to the public as a beta version on 4 January 2001 and was originally operated from their parents’ house in Nottingham. In December 2001, the Gower brothers and Constant Tedder formed Jagex to take over the business aspects of running RuneScape. Jagex developed a programming language called RuneScript which is used to code the game.
On 27 February 2002, a monthly membership service was made available, allowing access to additional features including new areas, quests, and items.
Gameplay in RuneScape Classic.RuneScape’s popularity is partially attributable to being accessible from most web browsers allowing players to play the game in many locations.
As RuneScape gained more users,[citation needed] Jagex began planning major changes. The developers completely rewrote the game engine so that the graphics were entirely three-dimensional producing a version called RuneScape 2. A beta version was made available to paying members on 1 December 2003, and the finished version was launched on 29 March 2004. Upon release, RuneScape 2 was renamed RuneScape, and the older version of the game was kept online as RuneScape Classic. On 12 January 2006, Jagex banned more than 5000 Classic accounts due to cheating and RuneScape Classic was closed to new accounts and restricted to paying members who had played Classic at least once since 3 August 2005, and once every six months after that.
On 16 May 2006, Jagex upgraded RuneScape’s game engine, primarily as a back-end upgrade rather than a visible graphical boost. RuneScape’s memory requirements were significantly reduced, allowing the game to be expanded and improved without increasing the loading time for most players. The engine was upgraded once again on 26 June 2007 to allow the addition of future complex content.
Runescape History and development
DeviousMUD, the forerunner to RuneScape, was created in 1998 by Andrew Gower. The game, which was never publicly released, used isometric graphics. In 1999, Gower completely rewrote the game, albeit with no improvements to the graphics or several other aspects of the game. This version was released as a public beta version for approximately one week before it was withdrawn.
As a Cambridge University undergraduate, Gower worked on a complete rewrite of the game with the assistance of his brother, Paul Gower. The isometric view was replaced by a mixture of both three-dimensional and two-dimensional sprites. The game, renamed RuneScape, was released to the public as a beta version on 4 January 2001 and was originally operated from their parents’ house in Nottingham. In December 2001, the Gower brothers and Constant Tedder formed Jagex to take over the business aspects of running RuneScape. Jagex developed a programming language called RuneScript which is used to code the game.
On 27 February 2002, a monthly membership service was made available, allowing access to additional features including new areas, quests, and items.
Gameplay in RuneScape Classic.RuneScape’s popularity is partially attributable to being accessible from most web browsers allowing players to play the game in many locations.
As RuneScape gained more users,[citation needed] Jagex began planning major changes. The developers completely rewrote the game engine so that the graphics were entirely three-dimensional producing a version called RuneScape 2. A beta version was made available to paying members on 1 December 2003, and the finished version was launched on 29 March 2004. Upon release, RuneScape 2 was renamed RuneScape, and the older version of the game was kept online as RuneScape Classic. On 12 January 2006, Jagex banned more than 5000 Classic accounts due to cheating and RuneScape Classic was closed to new accounts and restricted to paying members who had played Classic at least once since 3 August 2005, and once every six months after that.
On 16 May 2006, Jagex upgraded RuneScape’s game engine, primarily as a back-end upgrade rather than a visible graphical boost. RuneScape’s memory requirements were significantly reduced, allowing the game to be expanded and improved without increasing the loading time for most players. The engine was upgraded once again on 26 June 2007 to allow the addition of future complex content.
As a Cambridge University undergraduate, Gower worked on a complete rewrite of the game with the assistance of his brother, Paul Gower. The isometric view was replaced by a mixture of both three-dimensional and two-dimensional sprites. The game, renamed RuneScape, was released to the public as a beta version on 4 January 2001 and was originally operated from their parents’ house in Nottingham. In December 2001, the Gower brothers and Constant Tedder formed Jagex to take over the business aspects of running RuneScape. Jagex developed a programming language called RuneScript which is used to code the game.
On 27 February 2002, a monthly membership service was made available, allowing access to additional features including new areas, quests, and items.
Gameplay in RuneScape Classic.RuneScape’s popularity is partially attributable to being accessible from most web browsers allowing players to play the game in many locations.
As RuneScape gained more users,[citation needed] Jagex began planning major changes. The developers completely rewrote the game engine so that the graphics were entirely three-dimensional producing a version called RuneScape 2. A beta version was made available to paying members on 1 December 2003, and the finished version was launched on 29 March 2004. Upon release, RuneScape 2 was renamed RuneScape, and the older version of the game was kept online as RuneScape Classic. On 12 January 2006, Jagex banned more than 5000 Classic accounts due to cheating and RuneScape Classic was closed to new accounts and restricted to paying members who had played Classic at least once since 3 August 2005, and once every six months after that.
On 16 May 2006, Jagex upgraded RuneScape’s game engine, primarily as a back-end upgrade rather than a visible graphical boost. RuneScape’s memory requirements were significantly reduced, allowing the game to be expanded and improved without increasing the loading time for most players. The engine was upgraded once again on 26 June 2007 to allow the addition of future complex content.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Tickets Now on General Sale!
We are happy to announce that RuneFest tickets are now available to purchase by anyone who wishes to attend, subject to availability. If you wish to buy some tickets, simply visit the RuneFest 2010 page on the TicketMaster website and follow the instructions on screen.
For more information about RuneFest 2010, please visit the RuneFest website.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all at RuneFest 2010!
For more information about RuneFest 2010, please visit the RuneFest website.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all at RuneFest 2010!
Friday, April 30, 2010
RuneFest 2010 'Insider Sessions' Revealed of Runescape
After recently announcing RuneFest 2010, independent UK studio Jagex have today revealed more details about the upcoming celebration of everything "RuneScape."
Alongside the Golden Gnome Awards, fans will also be rewarded with a number of "Insider Sessions". For those making the pilgrimage to London, Jagex has announced the schedule includes talks from company founders Andrew and Paul Gower, as well as CEO Mark Gerhard.
Talking about the event, Head of "RuneScape" Christoph Vietzke stated, "We are so glad that we finally have the chance to meet our most dedicated players face-to-face. We are incredibly excited about this opportunity and are confident that our tour behind the scenes of "RuneScape" is what every dedicated RuneScaper wants to see."
The "Insider Sessions" will also feature a number of hands-on events for "RuneScape" fans to get involved with. Attendees can participate in live role-playing, ogre wrestling and archery skills to name but a few. A number of surprise events have also been penned to appear, as Jagex are prepared to consider any fan ideas to make it a worthwhile celebration.
Tickets for this event will go on sale later this month, although players are encouraged to register as soon as possiblef or pre-sale tickets. These will be available 24-hours before the main lines open to the public in order to cope with the expected demand.
Alongside the Golden Gnome Awards, fans will also be rewarded with a number of "Insider Sessions". For those making the pilgrimage to London, Jagex has announced the schedule includes talks from company founders Andrew and Paul Gower, as well as CEO Mark Gerhard.
Talking about the event, Head of "RuneScape" Christoph Vietzke stated, "We are so glad that we finally have the chance to meet our most dedicated players face-to-face. We are incredibly excited about this opportunity and are confident that our tour behind the scenes of "RuneScape" is what every dedicated RuneScaper wants to see."
The "Insider Sessions" will also feature a number of hands-on events for "RuneScape" fans to get involved with. Attendees can participate in live role-playing, ogre wrestling and archery skills to name but a few. A number of surprise events have also been penned to appear, as Jagex are prepared to consider any fan ideas to make it a worthwhile celebration.
Tickets for this event will go on sale later this month, although players are encouraged to register as soon as possiblef or pre-sale tickets. These will be available 24-hours before the main lines open to the public in order to cope with the expected demand.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Hold RuneFest 2010 With Golden Gnome Awards with Runescape
The UK's largest independent games company, Jagex, have announced that RuneFest 2010 will play host to the first-ever Golden Gnome Awards. Celebrating the dedication of many "RuneScape" players, the ceremony will recognize the best video making talent in the community.
RuneFest 2010 will take place on Saturday 28 August 2010 and will be held in London, at a yet to be announced venue.
The Golden Gnome Awards fall under two specific categories- "Short Story" and "RuneScape Music Video." Within these categories are three more themes in the form of Machinima, Animation and Live Action Video.
Six Awards are up for grabs:
• Short Story in Machinima
• Short Story in Animation
• Short Story in Live action Video
• RSMV in Machinima
• RSMV in Animation
• RSMV in Live action Video
Players will be able to upload their entries to YouTube, and send their link to the competition entry address - competitions@jagex.com 'RuneFest 2010 YouTube Competition' as the subject line.
Once all the entries are in, RuneFest 2010 judges will select their favorite entries for each category, and the "RuneScape" community will be invited to vote for their winners in a poll.
After a final vote from the RuneFest 2010 attendees, the most worthy recipients will be invited to collect their award at the ceremony from a "very special guest."
RuneFest 2010 will take place on Saturday 28 August 2010 and will be held in London, at a yet to be announced venue.
The Golden Gnome Awards fall under two specific categories- "Short Story" and "RuneScape Music Video." Within these categories are three more themes in the form of Machinima, Animation and Live Action Video.
Six Awards are up for grabs:
• Short Story in Machinima
• Short Story in Animation
• Short Story in Live action Video
• RSMV in Machinima
• RSMV in Animation
• RSMV in Live action Video
Players will be able to upload their entries to YouTube, and send their link to the competition entry address - competitions@jagex.com 'RuneFest 2010 YouTube Competition' as the subject line.
Once all the entries are in, RuneFest 2010 judges will select their favorite entries for each category, and the "RuneScape" community will be invited to vote for their winners in a poll.
After a final vote from the RuneFest 2010 attendees, the most worthy recipients will be invited to collect their award at the ceremony from a "very special guest."
Hold RuneFest 2010 With Golden Gnome Awards with Runescape
The UK's largest independent games company, Jagex, have announced that RuneFest 2010 will play host to the first-ever Golden Gnome Awards. Celebrating the dedication of many "RuneScape" players, the ceremony will recognize the best video making talent in the community.
RuneFest 2010 will take place on Saturday 28 August 2010 and will be held in London, at a yet to be announced venue.
The Golden Gnome Awards fall under two specific categories- "Short Story" and "RuneScape Music Video." Within these categories are three more themes in the form of Machinima, Animation and Live Action Video.
Six Awards are up for grabs:
• Short Story in Machinima
• Short Story in Animation
• Short Story in Live action Video
• RSMV in Machinima
• RSMV in Animation
• RSMV in Live action Video
Players will be able to upload their entries to YouTube, and send their link to the competition entry address - competitions@jagex.com 'RuneFest 2010 YouTube Competition' as the subject line.
Once all the entries are in, RuneFest 2010 judges will select their favorite entries for each category, and the "RuneScape" community will be invited to vote for their winners in a poll.
After a final vote from the RuneFest 2010 attendees, the most worthy recipients will be invited to collect their award at the ceremony from a "very special guest."
RuneFest 2010 will take place on Saturday 28 August 2010 and will be held in London, at a yet to be announced venue.
The Golden Gnome Awards fall under two specific categories- "Short Story" and "RuneScape Music Video." Within these categories are three more themes in the form of Machinima, Animation and Live Action Video.
Six Awards are up for grabs:
• Short Story in Machinima
• Short Story in Animation
• Short Story in Live action Video
• RSMV in Machinima
• RSMV in Animation
• RSMV in Live action Video
Players will be able to upload their entries to YouTube, and send their link to the competition entry address - competitions@jagex.com 'RuneFest 2010 YouTube Competition' as the subject line.
Once all the entries are in, RuneFest 2010 judges will select their favorite entries for each category, and the "RuneScape" community will be invited to vote for their winners in a poll.
After a final vote from the RuneFest 2010 attendees, the most worthy recipients will be invited to collect their award at the ceremony from a "very special guest."
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