Runescape gets a new life?

[rusty_shackleford]

Many of my issues are actually being addressed, which is surprising. It seems like the new guy they got in charge (same one responsible for not celebrating *** month) decided to bring the hammer down on nu-scape.

It's a lot of blog posts and just a summary would be quite lengthy.

TLDR is: they already added a toggle to turn off cosmetic overrides for other players, and are going way further than that to make the game feel like a grounded, diegetic fantasy world again.
Example:


Anything that makes the player look non-human or overly silly seems to be getting reworked.


'Dailyscape' is getting the axe
https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/roa ... e-overhaul
The entire main form of MTX got axed, along with removing a bunch of predatory monetization like benefits for staying subscribed, 'premier membership', etc., Seems like you'll just be able to buy cosmetics with money if you want them, no gambling or FOMO, season tracks, etc., Paid 'Runemetrics' subscription is also available for all members now.
https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/upc ... nuary-12th

UI is being reverted from the modern, sleek aesthetic to something fantasy-esque in the style of prior Runescape




Various other stuff:
Auras completely removed (lengthy buffs with long reuse timers, typically 24 hours, to encourage daily login)
Construction & player-owned homes getting reworked

Near all non-combat skills getting looked at and improved/modernized/tweaked in various ways (early game only for now, mid/late later in the year)
https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/roa ... haul#early

Grounded, with a clear identity that is unmistakably RuneScape
We want RuneScape to have a clear and instantly recognisable visual identity, whether seen in screenshots or videos. It's a grounded medieval fantasy world with a warm, classic tone. We stay true to what it is and has always been, avoiding pushing the game toward something it's not.

Play because it's fun, and not because you feel like you have to.
We want RuneScape to be a game that is enjoyed for what it is, without pressures of feeling like you must play at a certain time or in a certain way.

A meaningful journey, no matter when you start
We want RuneScape to be a fair and enjoyable experience, while protecting the long term health of the game ensuring that it remains rewarding and balanced for years to come.

The Road to Restoration starts us on a journey towards rebuilding a game filled with integrity. Our end goal is to fix core problems that have existed in RuneScape for some time now - "weeding the garden" if you will - as we gradually fix parts of the game, and set ourselves up for the future.

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If this is something you care about, go back to about ~December and start reading.
https://secure.runescape.com/m=news/list

Very rare to actually see someone who cares take control. Cool stuff.

[TKVNC]

Very cool.

[DemoGraph]

Not buying that unless there's at least 50% discount for Russia.

[OnTilt]

I played RuneScape as kid at the public library. I could never get back into it as an adult, despite wishing I could. Still, it's very cool to see it on a course correction.

[Maledict]

Let's go Donnie!

[Maledict]

TLDR is: they already added a toggle to turn off cosmetic overrides for other players, and are going way further than that to make the game feel like a grounded, diegetic fantasy world again.
Example:


Anything that makes the player look non-human or overly silly seems to be getting reworked.

Total furry death

[methoxetamine]

Did they unpozz it?

[Tweed]

Can't go around glomping people in my shark outfit anymore, why even play?

[Mortadela_Viva]

I played Runescape for 10 years only for questing, after completing all of them up to 2024 I dropped the game, then decided to leave it for good after they transformed the Raptor into a girlboss.
I didn't get the golden age veterans talk about, but managed to have my fun, think I started playing some months before the Armadyl vs Bandos event.

[Vergil]

Wow looks like they're ruining it

[Vergil]

Rune-ing it heh

[Oyster Sauce]

misleading thread title

[Norfleet]

I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure looking like a modern fisherman is somehow less of an immersion break than looking like a sharkman in a medieval fantasy game. The character in the "before" shot would not have stood out. The character in the "after" shot may as well be wearing a suit and tie.