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Will RS ever be Scaled Up?

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2pt
Dec Member 2007

2pt

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I just have to say, I have enjoyed reading each post on this thread.

Sitting here listening to the new RuneScape music while reading wonderful ideas and aspirations make me wonder what good can be done to bring more and new players back to the "renovated" land of RuneScape.

I very much like the idea of expanding the map, it will truly add to the experience of "Your Greatest Adventure Awaits...".

01-Aug-2013 18:08:27

Joshua G

Joshua G

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I love the sound of this update. I have been playing runescape for well over 8 years now and the one thing i am not so fond of with runescape is the scenery (compared other games of course). It would be nice to be able to roam the world of runescape and everytime you make a trip you discover something new! \

01-Aug-2013 18:57:13

Ms Live Wire

Ms Live Wire

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Jimla said :
I thought everything looked fine until I tried the HTML5 client BETA.

While everything looks absolutely marvelous in the BETA and the draw distance is fantastic, it really makes you realize just how tiny and cramped the RuneScape world really is. The fact you can see so many cities and major areas all clumped together ruins the draw distance a tiny bit.

Even though it would probably take some big development power, I would love for them to start working on simply "expanding" the map. Not necessarily adding huge new areas, but increasing the amount of landscape, mountains, rivers, trees, open fields etc. between cities and popular areas.

This would allow players to have a very long, beautiful snapshot into the distant wilderness and landscapes, but you would not immediately see the next city right away until you walked half way there.

I don't see any problem with the increased walk times, as we can now teleport to literally almost every area of the map in mere seconds! :)


That's pretty much how I feel.

01-Aug-2013 20:06:16

Ms Live Wire

Ms Live Wire

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"With all of these teleports available to practically anywhere in Gielinor, I don't see why anyone would intentionally walk around to various cities and training areas."

I actually enjoy hiking around RS from time to time (though it's nice to have teleports the rest of the time).

01-Aug-2013 20:07:45

Porzl
Jun Member 2006

Porzl

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i think it would be a cool idea. Lodestones make it so anyone grinding quests/skills won't be negatively affected by the update, but anyone intersted in exploring the new woods is more than welcome. I'm thinking skyrim, where once you have been to the place you unlock the ability to fast travel (lodestone) there. Some people do still enjoy the scenery and the occasional thief!

03-Aug-2013 08:58:44

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