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Lions RAWR
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I am going to pull the same Article that Dilbert used above here.
https://www.vg247.com/runescape-elder-god-wars-future-bioware

The game is heading in the direction of seasonal content (Like you see in games like Destiny 2). Where the focus is going to be on that set narrative for the duration of the year and the conclusion would set up the next story. It is far different than what you see in OSRS ( in fact osrs is following in the old path of content releases).

To me that is what I have been hoping would happen to the game for years. If it is done correctly, we can have content for many years to come because RS has been set up to weave these story elements together.

Should be an exciting time in the game. More so than in many years.
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07-May-2022 22:59:58

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@lions rawr

I'm not sure what you're referring to but that sounds terrible. Why would you drop a great game, community and system for something that is already used by more higher end company's that can provide continuous new content? and for them not to publicly officially announce it, as it is a huge change in the way they update and create the game, no? Anyways RuneScape has always sort of had their themes and such but I'm assuming this is leading up to why they're now removing and changing how original content is used and looks like.

My point is, the game is advertised as it always has been, there has been no change with how they showcase the game or the future of the game. And yes, it is false advertisement as it is not updated or supported the same way it used to. What you're referring to is just word of mouth, not factual and if it was, Jagex would most likely lose A LOT of their player base.

In other words, you're not technically wrong but the SITUATION is wrong as it is not a professional correct way to approach the situation, as a honest company.

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As they always say, they just look for what the players are interested in and update the game, I believe that's total bullocks to a large proportion but it is what it is.

@Dilbert

I never related minigames with purchasing bonds, I said they care more about people purchasing bonds, and not making minigames relevant again.


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If you played 10-15 years ago, Minigames were actually a massive part of the game, if not the biggest. These were heavily populated, used areas, and they have now been left behind with no appreciation or encouragement from the team, playing the game the last 4 years I've understood and saw what they have done and what they seem to be trying to do, and it is WRONG. The game lacks creativity, and the true adventure, community group content it used to have.
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08-May-2022 05:55:17 - Last edited on 08-May-2022 06:12:43 by PvPMatter

Dilbert2001
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PvPMatter said :

@Dilbert

I never related minigames with purchasing bonds, I said they care more about people purchasing bonds, and not making minigames relevant again.


They always want players to buy bonds to get gp, regardless they spend them to buy bankslots or gambling in the Duel Arena.

08-May-2022 17:36:37

Lions RAWR
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PvPMatter said :

I'm not sure what you're referring to but that sounds terrible. Why would you drop a great game, community and system for something that is already used by more higher end company's that can provide continuous new content? and for them not to publicly officially announce it, as it is a huge change in the way they update and create the game, no? Anyways RuneScape has always sort of had their themes and such but I'm assuming this is leading up to why they're now removing and changing how original content is used and looks like.


Because the new model would mean that they can streamline content and fit each category of player better. This new model is already being done, as we can see with the Elder God wars saga in the past year.

" We changed the way we deliver story quite a lot last year. In the past, RuneScape almost was divided into different areas. We’d release a boss, then a quest would come out that had nothing to do with that boss, then 2 years later another quest would follow up on that quest. It was scattered."

https://www.vg247.com/runescape-elder-god-wars-future-bioware

PvPMatter said :

My point is, the game is advertised as it always has been, there has been no change with how they showcase the game or the future of the game. And yes, it is false advertisement as it is not updated or supported the same way it used to. What you're referring to is just word of mouth, not factual and if it was, Jagex would most likely lose A LOT of their player base.


It is not just word of mouth. This change has already occurred and the player base is stronger than ever because of it.

The " facts" can be seen in the last year with the Elder God wars saga taking up the entirely of 2021. The Game does not need to continue being fragmented with updates just to stay true to its roots. It has to change with the times or it will be left in the dust.
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09-May-2022 01:53:52

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@LIONS RAWR

I'm not sure how making content specifically for a certain type of player is beneficial, especially when it happens over courses of SEASONS.

RuneScape has always been a very open world concept, you could do quests, minigames, PVP, PVM, skill, boss, do clues and these would all be encouraged events. AND you would always have the awesome Jagex crew to make things even more exciting in a natural, correct way, never really dictating or creating a specific story line to force players to go along with, but still having that authentic RuneScape theatric vibe, story and experience with everything they gave.

For example, I've dreaded the last year of RuneScape updates, I felt they have been trying to take RuneScape in a very laid back easy flowing Bossing approach, which is fine but it is not at the same time when bossing is literally the only thing your game correctly provides to the player base, it is just EXTREMELY easy content now. In other words, I've been bored out of my mind. Yes it was the GWD story time, but it was a forceful thing as you had to follow it in order to genuinely enjoy what Jagex was providing, and yes guess what? YOU HAD TO DO BOSSES. *Keep in mind I do not approve of anything Jagex has done the last 5-10 years, this was just my un biased opinion on the last year*

Out of the two paragraphs given, I'd have to go with the first paragraph as the most exciting and best option for a gaming company to choose for their players base.


I'm not sure how the game being divided into OSRS, OSRS iron mode, RS3, RS3 iron mode is a RuneScape that's stronger than ever? especially with RS3 having some of the lowest active numbered players compared to OSRS. Also keep in mind, Covid just happened and Jagex has been throwing party hats and santa hats at everyone to entice them to log on.
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09-May-2022 17:10:38 - Last edited on 09-May-2022 17:16:50 by PvPMatter

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I can see different kinds of content on the newly revealed roadmap. We have skilling (accidental firemaking and fletching), combat/skilling hybrid (IM Dungeoneering), PvM (Zamorak boss), lore and stories (many quests), opt-in Wildy (pvp) and "a lot more that was not made visible from RS3 in Game Jam 2022). It is a well balanced roadmap, hardly anything catered to a specific type of players.

There is no way RS3 and OSRS content can be the same, as the 2 games have different communities and therefore objectives. There is no way RS3 can let the community to poll, re-poll, re-re-poll content and then delay everything for half a year and eventually cancel them. RS3 has specifically mentioned many times, they won't handle game modes (IM included) differently in the design of new content.

09-May-2022 18:32:26 - Last edited on 09-May-2022 20:46:43 by Dilbert2001

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@Dilbert

Yes, but my point is we shouldn't be relying on new updates for people to be happy with the game. It never used to be that way and it shouldn't be, it's hard to trust the new company as it seems like they're making changes to the game so they can profit in a more easier and secure way. Most of those thing's will die within a few months unless it is related to PVM. There is no reason to leave good minigames behind, especially with not creating on par or better minigames.

I would never suggest RS3 and OSRS content be the same, I don't even consider OSRS to be a game because it just shows lack of having the ability to create a GOOD game, with RS3 from Jagex * The main game but really, rs3 is just a PVM bossing game * . Polling should never exist when it comes to actual RuneScape updates, it's just another way Jagex can create an escape goat for certain updates and put blame on the community rather than themselves, thankfully there is no polling for RS3 but instead they heavily insist they listen to the community's input for their updates. Absolutely ridiculous how they do it.
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10-May-2022 02:42:44

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Old minigames have not been focused for like 10 years. It is not a recent trend. This is not only in RS3 but OSRS too. Don't you see both games are creating new ones (or in OSRS's case copying Shooting Star, Soul Wars etc from RS3)?

RS3 is hardly just about PvM. I have quoted far more than enough examples like the current roadmap, Archaeology, etc already. On the other hand, OSRS is rely far much on pvm actually. We see skilling and new minigames very profitable in RS3, but if you don't pvm (and get lucky) you get garbage like 4 gp flax.

10-May-2022 02:54:58

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PvPMatter said :


I'm not sure how making content specifically for a certain type of player is beneficial, especially when it happens over courses of SEASONS.

RuneScape has always been a very open world concept, you could do quests, minigames, PVP, PVM, skill, boss, do clues and these would all be encouraged events. AND you would always have the awesome Jagex crew to make things even more exciting in a natural, correct way, never really dictating or creating a specific story line to force players to go along with, but still having that authentic RuneScape theatric vibe, story and experience with everything they gave.



In the Past year of the EGW "Season" you Had
-Bosses ( pvm content)
-Quests ( Lore focused)
-Slayer ( for the laid back pvmer)
-Mini quests
-Skilling ( Sennistin Arch site)

So in the past year, the updates have been focused on all types of players and not a specific type at all. And that is just the ones that fit into the narrative. Their have been other updates that have happened that were separate all together. Though this is common for any game with seasons attached. So Runescape is still very much open world, with a directional pull now.
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10-May-2022 03:37:14

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