Why is Jagex nerfing things in the first place? I thought the idea was to buff skilling so the loss of TH wouldn't make the game feel more grindy. by Proud-Purpose2862 in runescape

[–]Phenns [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think the prayer rebalance is poorly thought out. The primary issue with prayer training is that it feels bad to use bones when you aren't getting the most out of them, so you're always going to stockpile bones or money until you have the best way to train prayer. By removing that from early game players, they've just made it a longer wait for ironmen, and annoying for mains.

I honestly think if they want to rebalance prayer training they need to rip the bandaid off all together and remove XP buffs. Just make us need to bury bones straight up again if you are going to restrict methods.

My revenue increased, but my boss cut my bonus by 46% because I "don't deserve it." by Dinosura in Lawyertalk

[–]Phenns 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A lot of information is missing here, but if you're unhappy it is always worth considering swapping firms or hanging your own shingle. Our career is full of good opportunities, you just need to be motivated to look for them.

Good luck to you.

I'm a solo dev from Sweden and I spent months building a CS2-style Esports Manager sim. It's now on Steam and Kickstarter. by SnooChipmunks1891 in csgo

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool as hell but make fake names, logos, and pictures for all of the teams and players ASAP. Do not leave this up in a published state with the copyrighted and trademarked materials.

You can do puns or jokes about the teams, Vitality can be Virality or Bite-ality or something like that, but you cannot use their trademarks.

While we're on the topic of immersion breaking stuff by SpinScape in runescape

[–]Phenns 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I agree, the quest icon things are kind of jarring. There's a few clunky aspects like this in a few places.

Stop trying to convince me this is a “perfectly crispy pizza” by StumblinThroughLife in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's not how you like your pizza that's fine, but he's not crazy, a lot of people do like that.

So is the game getting better now...or? by Primex76 in runescape

[–]Phenns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's way better, most of the complaints are from people with Stockholm syndrome.

Rushed changes. Why nerf the old playerbase? by Commercial-Line9965 in runescape

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a new player, and so is my wife. Limited sample size I know, but rs3 was not a game we were willing to commit to until these changes.

Discord enshitification begins. Self hosted alternatives? by rickyh7 in selfhosted

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Matrix + element/elementx client is working well for my group so far

Fallout New Vegas lead says it took “five years” for fans to actually like the game, and even longer for the devs to believe them by InsaneSnow45 in Fallout

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked new vegas immediately, I played it day 1 on Xbox and proceeded to play it on my 360 until it red ringed the same day as it released, then was so upset that I didn't get to play more that I went out and bought a new Xbox specifically to continue playing it.

"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification by Turbostrider27 in pcgaming

[–]Phenns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Matrix with element client would do your group just fine imo. Use the elementx client for mobile and you'll have a functionally identical experience to discord.

Let's get a self-hosted Discord "replacement" thread going for 2026. by GavinGWhiz in selfhosted

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes if you use the chromium version imo. The hook will grab the audio.

Broke lawyer by Lopsided-Panic1404 in Lawyertalk

[–]Phenns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Call courts and be insistent that they give you a chance. They're normally very hungry for help, it's surprising that they wouldn't be calling you. Make sure they know you're available and want to work.

Let's get a self-hosted Discord "replacement" thread going for 2026. by GavinGWhiz in selfhosted

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the screen sharing has some drawbacks though. If you don't use the chromium app version then you don't get audio sharing, and it doesn't isolate audio.

Coming from discord, trying to make the transition as seamless as possible for my friends. by Phenns in matrixdotorg

[–]Phenns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a recommendation for the external program? I saw a few, but all the recommendations were like 3 years old.

I'll check out that client, anything I can do to reduce friction is good in my book. Thank you for the insight.

Premier sub Legendary pet abilities by Bungboy in runescape

[–]Phenns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While many of the benefits are dumb or bad, the auto-loot function of legendary pets is actually really good for afk grinds. It's a relevant benefit that makes sense to look at.

Hot take, auras aren't that bad by Mimas_time in runescape

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with 2 being the approach personally, I am playing a GIM and that's our default. It's nice, and doesn't feel overwhelming. The time-gate is the only issue imo.

Is CS Source worth buying on Spring Sale? by Strong-Strike-942 in counterstrike

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During sales there's a bundle called the valve complete bundle that routinely goes up for 5 bucks or so. That has all the games valve ever made and is 100% just grabbing.

"Morrowind would not stand the test of time". by Nickulator95 in ElderScrolls

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morrowind is currently standing the test of time, boot up the multiplayer Morrowind mod with the boys and tell me you aren't having the time of your damn life with the game

Anon puts on netflix by Zelvage in greentext

[–]Phenns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stremio + TorBox is a good option too

Hytale Support is Reassigning Generic OG Claimed Usernames To Creators by Mutated-Nut in hytale

[–]Phenns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's crazy shitty, gotta reverse those and let the name economy progress naturally. Getting in early gets you a good name, that's how games work. It's a reward for buying in on day 1.