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Ikicuras

Ikicuras

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Though I began in 2003, and loved every minute of it...I personally won't be voting because I think that the game should continue to improve. And I realize that this update won't affect 2013s updates to the main game but it just doesn't feel right to do all this for the sake of nostalgia.

Another reason is because I don't exactly agree with other people, that the game has lost its 'feel,' it's familiarity. Every time I log on I always feel at home; I even smile as i walk by baxtorian falls and think... wow the graphics have gone so far. And jagex has implemented so much to promote the social aspect of the game like all these great distractions and diversions and events. Sure many people may think that so-and-so is just useless content but I think maybe people like that just don't really get what run escape came from; it's all about community, just hanging out and enjoying all the updates, or even just spending a couple of hours chatscaping at the bank. I always look forward to updates no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. I'm quite proud that runescape has developed so much as it has.

I think people are just quick to exaggerate a bit and are even stubborn enough to relate the sof and the Solomon to the"decline" of runescape. The truth is, the more money, the more updates, AND bigger updates. Why hate on people who buy into this stuff when they're actually supporting the game more by contributing more? No way i can complain to that. At least in the end you benefit for free if you don't buy from the Solomon or squeal.

Anyway, now I'm rambling.

I really applaud Jagex for giving this opportunity to you guys. No other game would make such big decisions as to what's best for the game AND still take into account what we want.

I hope all voters are truly satisfied in the end if you receive your server. It's hard for me to picture this slice of runescape being played any more than runescape classic in the long run.

13-Feb-2013 19:51:56

Dark Fury

Dark Fury

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This is awesome!! But just one question...

Will we get to keep our items and stats and bring them to old RuneScape?

If not, please make this an option so we don't have to play 2007 as noobs!!
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13-Feb-2013 19:52:04

Flashaway
May Member 2006

Flashaway

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Old school RS sounds great if you have played it, if not it is something worth looking forward to, lets face it its coming back.

As much as we can say Hello to the dangerous Runescape with no graveyards and the old tricks of the trade especially castle wars man I spent countless hours there, one thing that will not be the same are the famous veterans such as Zezima.

What was your favorite moment of 2007 RS or what would you like to see/do?

13-Feb-2013 19:52:24

Runes Rath
Jul Member 2008

Runes Rath

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I, most certainly, am abstaining from the vote.

People need to learn to move on, and move forward. Runescape is famous for its weekly updates, and, as such, people who play need to learn things will always be changing and evolving.

Bringing in a '2007' server will certainly split the community, as many will rush to their nostalgia servers. It will lead to even bigger clashing beliefs than Free Trade and Wilderness referendum from 2011.

Also, I personally suspect on launch day, many will flood the 2007 servers to either see what it was like, or for nostalgia, but they will quickly realize how much they don't like it.

Everyone will be starting from scratch, which I feel will put many players off. Also, soon people will learn that, despite 'killing the community', the Grand Exchange is a vital tool for Runescape life. I'm also sure many players will be saddened by lack of gravestones, lots of content missing, etc.

People are currently blinded by nostalgia, and once they see what it's really like, I feel RS2007 will go the way of RSC, only being played by a small group of cult followers.

I know you won't be investing any current resources into it, but this 'special team' is a group of resources that could be used to improve the current game. I strongly agree with this decision, and feel it's simply to please the (Albeit, vocal) minority.

Well, those are my thoughts. I voted 'no' to Free Trade and Wilderness return, out of fear of a massive return of bots and RWT-ing. And hey, I was right! So, I'll be following my hunch once more by not voting, and will pray that the community chooses what's best for the game.

Cheers. QPC Since Dec 9th, 2020

13-Feb-2013 19:52:36

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