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Realm Reaper
Apr Member 2021

Realm Reaper

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Hello, I'm a returning player, getting back into things and I've noticed how difficult it is to see my cursor at times. I didn't realize how rusty I was at playing Runescape until I had trouble seeing and clicking where I wanted to click. My cursor is white, and I'm in a frosty area in the game, so it blends in way too well (except it's not a good thing of course). If there could be custom cursors that would blend in with "any" environment, that would be ideal. The sites online are really sketchy and they don't look safe to just download a cursor. To resolve the issue, it would be great if there were options to alter the RS cursor color or maybe even have some simple themes at the cost of some money well spent (Runecoins; like maybe a cursor package or animated cursors even).

So, below I had some ideas of what cursors wouldn't be too weird because I know not everyone wants to click with a Godsword or a bow (which doesn't make sense, apparently).



Cursor Suggestions (Free-options)
- Red/Black Cursor with a smooth outline, almost like a sword in contours or like the "Holy Symbol" contours (of the in-game item) (like the traditional star drawing, except it's the same as the cursor already in-game, in format).
- Dark Yellow with a black/dark-grey outline (same as cursor already in-game as mentioned above).

Unique Cursor Suggestions (To buy with Runecoins/Bonds)
(Yes, you have to buy it because everyone wants some weight to what they own, right?)
- Animated Elder Arrow Variants that shows a short thrust as if it were about to fly (extremely subtle, of course)
- Wand Variants of Cosmetic Overrides that splashes or hits, rather, a sort of a spell (in animation)
- (You have to have swords, lol) T70+ Swords that animate left (to signify a left click when you click and shows sort of a center click hit to indicate where you actually clicked (of course)



Those were a few but I'm sure the team could get it right the first time and release some solid cursors, God willing...
5.8b XP

04-May-2023 17:54:18

Kings Abbot

Kings Abbot

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Some cursor options would be nice! I always lost my cursor at the GE when it was snowy around the holidays.

Downloading cursors from the internet probably won't work, since the one in the game is already different to what is set in Windows itself. Kings Eastwood in
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05-May-2023 16:10:10

A  Cole
Nov Member 2003

A  Cole

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Did you know custom cursors already exist?

Settings > Interfaces > Game Interaction > Mouseover Text


This will change your cursor automatically as you hover over things that can be interacted with.

However, everything in between reverts back to a white cursor - although slightly different to your standard Windows cursor.

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As for your suggestion, it may be interesting to be able to change that standard white cursor to something more themed to RS. This could work well. I support.


~A~

06-May-2023 15:59:27

Adarajin
Jan Member 2005

Adarajin

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But what if you're not mousing over something, and your cursor is getting lost?

I support custom cursors - not really in favor of it being a RuneCoin thing, as that would likely drive up the price of bonds (even more), but I'm not certain how else to implement this.... Things may be looking down now, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel;
Do you think I should get off the tracks?

11-May-2023 19:52:09

Roddy Piper
Jan Member 2011

Roddy Piper

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Can't you just change the cursor size and color in the computer's mouse settings? I'm using Windows 10 and I have it set to a giant green arrow that doesn't match anything.

I was in the same position, tired of looking for the pointer but it's not a problem anymore.

11-May-2023 20:06:02

Adarajin
Jan Member 2005

Adarajin

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Roddy Piper said :
Can't you just change the cursor size and color in the computer's mouse settings? I'm using Windows 10 and I have it set to a giant green arrow that doesn't match anything.

I was in the same position, tired of looking for the pointer but it's not a problem anymore.
RS uses a custom cursor - I don't know if you can tell it to use the system default one (which you are changing) or not... Things may be looking down now, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel;
Do you think I should get off the tracks?

11-May-2023 21:20:55

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