Runescape Reader's Digest Blog

Achievement Diaries as a source of Motivation

2009-11-09T19:52:00.002-05:00

Armmadylo is talking about achievement diaries being a huge source of motivation to progress in Runescape. What can I say, yes, it is. But...It is less so for "high level" skillers. More often than not they already have high enough levels to satisfy all requirements when new diary is released. I think there was only one skill I trained specifically for an achievement diary - it was 72 Smithing

Epic Picture

2009-11-07T19:42:00.004-05:00

I've got into one of those stretches (which happen from time to time) when I have to work 16 hours work days (including weekends), so naturally I haven't played or read much recently... It's gonna get even worse, as I'll be working in Mexico for three weeks. I should have internet access there, but I suspect that my entries in the Runescape Reader's Digest will be rare and far in between during

How to buy a party hat in Runescape?

2009-11-05T20:09:00.002-05:00

An article on Tip.it about unbuyables, that is, items which cannot be bought at the Grand Exchange. Party hats are among them now. I can confirm it myself, as I've been trying to buy one for over a month... without success. The price just keeps rising and a max order never gets fulfilled. So I want to repeat the question from the subject: how to buy a party hat in Runescape? Anybody knows?

Halloween in Runescape (alternative view)

2009-11-04T18:11:00.002-05:00

After I completed the Halloween event (and liked it), I went on reading multiple reviews from other players. Much to my surprise, I saw more negative reviews than positive ones. Actually many players liked some parts of the event and didn't like other parts (notably rewards and the agility web). There were other complains too.Finally, I came to the "Halloween at its Finest?" article from the

History behind your name

2009-11-03T20:15:00.003-05:00

Dom (sorry, Dr Lepage) tells a story of his name and asks everybody to share theirs.I can't resist and will share mine. But before you read it, I just wanna bet that no matter how many people tell their stories, there won't be any alike ones! People are so amazingly unique, that even seemingly straightforward process of making up an MMO avatar name is different for everyone.So here is my story.

A few quick links...

2009-11-02T20:10:00.003-05:00

Two quick links:G is gathering opinions on making RS blogging forum/meeting (I am not entirety sure). Check it out.Ren explaining the Stellar Dawn/MechScape situation.

Soloying Chaos Elemental

2009-11-02T13:05:00.003-05:00

If you remember, about a month ago I was going to solo Graar. Well, it didn't happen. Every time I tried to muster my courage the thought of getting kill count only to be exterminated a few seconds later by Graar and his generals would put me off. Somehow I was always finding something better and easier to do in Runescape. That is - until today.Today I finally admitted to myself that I was simply

Meeting Celebrities in Runescape

2009-11-01T21:12:00.003-05:00

It's interesting how much easier it is to meet a Runescape celebrity comparing to IRL celebrity. Especially now, when tons of clans and fan site events are publicized by Jagex. For instance, Tiz is talking about his meeting with Excl here. Zezima and some of 99 club members might be harder to track, of course, but I personally wouldn't consider all of them being celebrities either. I guess it

How to reduce lagging on Runescape F2P worlds

2009-11-01T18:33:00.003-05:00

This post if for F2P player only. If you have problems with ads and have the game lagging because of it, take a look at this guide: quite comprehensive list of options on how to deal with the problem.

Halloween in Runescape

2009-10-31T23:04:00.003-04:00

I did wait for the exact day and time to do the event - right after IRL trick-or-treating and a party :-) I liked it, of course. Was one hit by both Grim Reaper and his doggy along the way too :-)Jess's review of the event is probably the closest to my own impression, so here it goes.

Tour of Jagex's headquarters

2009-10-30T16:07:00.002-04:00

Dreaming of working for Jagex? Well... Take a video tour of Jagex's headquarters and don't say that I didn't warn you.

MechScape won't happen. Stellar Dawn?

2009-10-29T13:49:00.003-04:00

Just found out about it: long awaited MechScape release wasn't just postponed - the whole game project was canceled. Ouch... Jagex plans to salvage some assets from MechScape and use them in another game (currently planned for 2010, currently called Stellar Dawn).Here are the sources:from MechScape World (should it be renamed now?...)from Gameindustrybiz

Boss Fight and Merchant Clans in Runescape

2009-10-28T23:57:00.002-04:00

Two links to the same blog:An epic picture of a boss fight. I am still shaking :-)Very nice explanation of the way merch clans scam works (even with a chart!). I know, I'm getting repetitive with my "anti-merch-clans" posts, but I am afraid the awareness about it is too low in Runescape community.

Is 76king really gone?

2009-10-27T13:49:00.003-04:00

Well, hidden and shocking Adventurer's Log update was definitely #1 on my list yesterday, but, of course, there also was long awaited anti-76king update too. I've seen several posts about it, including one from pker stand point, but I still don't get it. Is 76king really gone or it will simply turn into a 3+ players clan/group activity? If later, I won't be happy... Anyone knows for sure?

Find out how much time did you spend playing Runescape

2009-10-26T21:37:00.003-04:00

OK, here we go. Picked it up on TruthScape...Step 1: Go to this URL (it's an official Jagex's site):http://services.runescape.com/m=adventurers-log/display_player_profile.wsStep 2: Log inStep 3: Gape in amazement and disbelief when you find out how much time did you really invest in this game.

Alternate reality in Runescape

2009-10-26T17:22:00.003-04:00

Avicile Mohaili exploring paranormal phenomena and documenting evidence of alternate reality within Runescape in a series of pictures which feature disappearing bridges, floating trees, sinking houses and, surprisingly, Timothy Gold ;-)I have one (or rather two) interesting glitches to report too: try planting an oak tree in Varrock and willow tree in Taverly and, when they are grown up, chop

If You Give A Noob A Monkfish

2009-10-25T16:16:00.002-04:00

You be warned, it's a horror story.Now, after you stopped laughing, let me add to it. I think it is also a very sad story. Isn't that how we get hardened in Runescape? I don't want to get hardened. In fact, I've been in situations when I was asking for food or a potion on a slayer assignment from complete strangers (when I had just a few monsters left to kill, but no resources to do so). I still

Runescape Blogs

2009-10-24T11:24:00.006-04:00

Responding To Aximili E I's request, here is a list of Runescape blogs I currently follow. Some blogs on the list are not active anymore, but new blogs appear every week. I also read fan sites news papers (which rarely have RSS/ATOM feeds enabled), some forums, about 40 twitter accounts (including official Jagex ones) and do periodical Google searches. By the way, if you have a Runescape blog and

Mental Links

2009-10-23T17:14:00.002-04:00

I've been reading Vandyballer's post about reflection day and one passage struck me. Here it is:"...there are also certain songs that remind me of a certain time when I was playing. Like “Superstar” by Lupe Fiasco reminds me of when I was ranging ogres to the east of Castle Wars. Why? I have no idea..."Gee, I do have such mental links too. I don't know how it works but songs and feelings sometime

Interview with Mod Chris L (Within the Light)

2009-10-21T20:25:00.001-04:00

Awesome interview with Mod Chris L, creator of the Within the Light quest. If you completed the quest, definitely take a look. It is very informative and interesting.

How can you not make money on Runsecape?

2009-10-20T22:02:00.002-04:00

Steve is talking about various easy ways to make money in Runescape. Good and useful read.P.S. I also would like to share this gem about Kitt's experiences at Fishing Trawler today (made my day):My experience today should not cloud my judgment since there were at least 50 people plugging up holes in the ship’s hull. I got auto kicked for lack of activity simply because I wasn’t fast enough to

Inflation in Runescape

2009-10-19T23:01:00.003-04:00

New article on Tip.it about the current inflation in Runescape. I am with the author - there is no point in denying that severe inflation is under way. I am surprised that Jagex (based on the answers from the article) chose to ignore it. Grand Exchange Market Watch Common Trade Index shows it crystal clear and that's arguably the best indicator of the Runescape market out there.Another thing

Guide to Questing without Guides

2009-10-18T22:56:00.002-04:00

I've been looking for ages for something like this. Great guide about true questing, that is questing without getting clues and solutions from fan sites and walkthroughs. IMHO, the only way to truly experience the adventure.

Nerfed Extreme Potions

2009-10-17T20:18:00.004-04:00

An article from the Informer about the recent Herblore update and fate of the Extreme potions. Yes, they were quietly nerfed by Jagex, so they could not be used in any PvP combat situations, including minigames. I still like the potions and will use them on Slayer assignments. They also can and will be used to powertrain Herblore. By was the nerfing really nesessary? PvP worlds, ok, maybe...

RS Fan Sites Projects

2009-10-15T21:32:00.003-04:00

A few interesting projects from RS fan sites:neat online dictionary tool from Runeopolis (of course, I added "jowl" in there).online newspaper from RuneVault (yay!)

Links for 2009-03-14 [Digg]

2009-03-15T00:00:00-07:00

The Lord of the Rings changing people's lives
A true story about the way the Lord of the Rings trilogy has forever changed author's life.