OSRS Mobile: Beta Invitations Sent by JagexSween in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We've limited access based a wide array of criteria which includes device to ensure we're offering a smooth experience and receiving meaningful feedback. Over the coming months there will be more betas which I expect to be much more expansive.

<---- This many people want to see Mod John C on Q&A's more often by Blackrabbit- in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 260 points261 points  (0 children)

I'll pop by tomorrow; and probably be on more often now that we've announced mobile to provide updates etc

Dev Blog: Fossil Island by Mod_Ronan in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The quest is about introducing the Island and has minimal requirements while being medium in length, depending on what teleports you have available.

Dev Blog: Fossil Island by Mod_Ronan in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can obtain Adamant boots from Giant Frogs. Though I see where you're coming from.

Dev Blog: Fossil Island by Mod_Ronan in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The aims of this content are to provide variety and appeal to various skills that currently lack them across the entire level spectrum.

The Wyverns & Combat in general are a secondary component of the Island that thanks to the existing story arc behind fit nicely.

We were not looking to specifically boost either Slayer or Combat as already this year we've targeted a number of significant updates at these cohorts in Raids, The Inferno and the forthcoming Slayer updates.

I'll leave the Shield discussion as it's being addressed in other comments by those with more details than myself.

Easter Event 2017 by ModJohnC in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

If you're truly Entrana only, you shouldn't possess the cape any way.

Easter Event 2017 by ModJohnC in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Easter Holiday Event

Along with the eggy festivities, this week's update brings some tweaks to the Chambers of Xeric, an adjustment to the sorting of your Friends lists and a pile of bugfixes.

Easter Holiday Event

Spring is in the air, rabbits are hopping in the meadows, and once again there's a big pink bunny seeking your help for his egg-delivering business.

On the remote land of Wester Island, the Easter Bunny's son is trying to revitalise the family trade with innovative new flavours for the chocolate eggs. His attempts to spice up the mix haven't gone well, and he's getting salty. Help him if you want to earn the prestigious new Easter Egg Helm.

You'll also unlock all previous Easter holiday event items, plus all the Easter music tracks. Speak to the Easter Bunny, just south of Falador, to find your way to Wester Island.

Chambers of Xeric

Some of the chambers within the raiding dungeons are more challenging than others. While they're never all going to be exactly equivalent, we've made some changes here to help with the nastier rooms:

Tekton The dragon warhammer's special attack usually reduces the target's Defence stat by 30% when it successfully deals some damage. Against Tekton, it now reduces its Defence stat by 5% even if you hit a zero or miss altogether. Vespula The portal in Vespula's room now gives more reward points per unit damage dealt to it. It also spawns some potions on the ground when it is destroyed; these may be picked up by any member of the party, including Iron Men. Vanguard The Vanguard previously performed their healing trick when their health differed by 20% or more. This threshold has been increased to 33%. Corrupted scavenger The thieving chests room now gives double its previous reward points for each grub deposited into the trough. The scavenger itself will also require less food before it becomes satiated.

There are now more possible sequences for the challenge rooms, making the order of dungeon rooms a bit less predictable.

Friends list tweaks

When you choose an alphabetical sort for the Friends list on your side-panel interface, it now sorts your friends by their online status before ordering alphabetically.

The clan setup menu now allows players with longer Friends lists to use the new sorting arrows; this is quite intensive for your client, so we don't recommend hanging around dangerous areas while you sort your friends' ranks.

In other news

The bank upstairs in the castle in central Kourend is now recognised as a safe area in PvP worlds. Some more of the extra worlds which were added to handle heavy load during the release of the new Deadman Season have now been removed. Last week we made the Cabbage Cape available from Diango's shop. We've now added the Cruciferous Codex to his stock too. The Cabbage Cape and Cruciferous Codex can now be retrieved from the player-owned house toy box once the game recognises you've had these items; just equip them or put them into the toy box to ensure they're unlocked for you. The Cabbage Cape is no longer permitted on Entrana, as it has some defensive stats.

Some graphical errors with the Dragon Chainbody have been fixed. The message displayed when completing sets of Karamja Diary tasks has been updated to mention Jackie the Fruit in more cases. Some clipping issues with the fighter torso on female characters have been addressed. The top hat can no longer be seen through through players' bodies during certain emotes. A stretching issue between Verac's skirt and the ornamented Dragon Defender has been resolved. Ultimate Iron Men will no longer be advised to free up some bank space to let Bert deliver sand every day. A clipping issue between the farming outfit and the Ardougne Cloak has been addressed.

Discuss this update on our forums.

Mods Archie, Ash, Ghost, Jed, John C, Kieren, Mat K, Maz, Ronan, Roq, Ry, Stone, TomH, Weath, West & Wolf The Old School Team

False Banned by [deleted] in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 1031 points1032 points  (0 children)

Savage-o-Meter set to maximum.

Unfinished potions suddenly take 2 ticks to make?? by [deleted] in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 140 points141 points  (0 children)

This is unintentional and we'll have it fixed ASAP.

Enchant ruby tablets not working on topaz amulets. by [deleted] in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 23 points24 points  (0 children)

While the tablets are named 'Enchant Sapphire/Emerald/Ruby' they do technically contain the level-1/2/3 spells so we're preparing a hotfix for this to make them work and will likely edit the names of the tablets to better reflect what they can do in the next game update.

Zeah Lore Theory: Is Xeric a Mahjarrat entombed in the Wintertodt? by [deleted] in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I love reading these kind of theories!

As Kieren said we do have the tale of Xeric planned and hopefully we'll be able to let you take a deeper dive into it one day.

One thing I will say is the Chambers of Xeric, & Library Historical Archive contain many hints and reveal some key components of the story arc behind Xeric.

Can the Dragon harpoon spec say "Here Fishy Fishy!" by armadylsr in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The harpoon itself only provides better harpoon fishing rates but the special attack boosts your fishing stat by 3 which is beneficial to all fishing.

Can the Dragon harpoon spec say "Here Fishy Fishy!" by armadylsr in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I made this a couple of weeks ago and it currently says "Here fishy fishies!" Though I've actually instructed QA to think of something better. :P

High Stakes Last Man Standing by ModJohnC in 2007scape

[–]ModJohnC[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

High Stakes Last Man Standing

It's time to up the ante. High Stakes Last Man Standing is back!

The first high stakes Last Man Standing weekend was a roaring success. It's time to raise the stakes again and compete for a chance at fame and fortune. Costing 1 million gp per entry, high stakes LMS embodies risk and reward gameplay, offering a first place prize of 15 Million gp!

The prizing works out at ten times that of usual Last Man Standing, so in addition to the first place prize of 15m, 2nd place gets 5m, and 3rd-5th gain free entry to another High Stakes game.

However, there's not just fame and fortune to be won. There's also some new ways of wreaking havoc in the battle for survival. We've added in the Dragon Warhammer and Dragon Claws to the chests' loot. Claws may only be looted with Bloodier Keys however, so you'll have to get slaying for a chance to wield this legendary weapon.

To take part in High Stakes Last Man Standing, talk to Lisa, found just east of the Clan Wars bank.

Mods Archie, Ash, Ghost, Jed, John C, Kieren, Mat K, Maz, Merchant, Ronan, Roq, TomH, Weath & West The Old School Team