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Iceberg
Sep Member 2008

Iceberg

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I can't say that I'd really be fan of such an idea myself, but then it has been a long time since 2007, and a lot has changed so the game would likely feel quite alien. I've had a read through the thread and I've noticed the following points:
• Classic - Maintenance
• Motivation of Players
• My View


• Classic - Maintenance
I know that, as a company, you already run 2 versions of RuneScape; classic is incredibly different though which I acknowledge. I had this category in my head as soon as I saw the given outcomes for the votes. Classic doesn't really receive much/any maintenance at all, and yet it does still have a nicely-sized community.

What I'm wondering is (if the poll results do get into somewhere like level 4) will classic receive any additional kind of maintenance? It is after all part of "RuneScape", and I know that there have been campaigns going on for years really. Many people of the classic community have been reaching out patiently for a very long time. Would the same (or similar) opportunity be given to classic, such as somebody just to be there to fix any bugs, or what's requested?

I'm not an avid player when it comes to classic of course, but I do at times go back on really just to do something in a different way, or for an extra challenge. A lot of people are dedicated to classic and it would be a shame for them not to receive at least some kind of opportunity.

Additionally (if resources are to go toward the 2007 version) would there even be any support at all? I think a lot of people possibly forget about classic due to it being closed off; it's hard enough to find the link as it is. :P


• Motivation of Players
At the moment the topic is quite a big one, but it's currently affecting communications across the forums to an extent where it's one of the biggest topics being discussed. Of course over time the discussion levels will lower down, but that would depend on how people react to the new proposed servers on the day of release.

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13-Feb-2013 20:41:59

Iceberg
Sep Member 2008

Iceberg

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Firstly though even if 750,000, 500,000, 250,000, 50,000, etc. people vote, would that actually mean that amount of players will be playing? I'm sort of leaning to one side, as motivation generally dies down over time. I'm thinking more about the number of players online, whether they will increase or decrease over time.

I believe that there are a lot of players who will not use the proposed servers very often, but would just like to see what it was like. If that's the case then it would be that a lot votes would likely change if a second poll were to be made a few months later for example. Have you considered keeping a track of trends over time if/when the servers are released to ensure that you're providing the relevant maintenance for the right amount of people?

There's a saying that goes "A candle that burns twice as bright, burns half as long". I really do think, with this example of the new proposed server, that this quote is quite relevant. People want it now but will they be bothered later? Time will tell I suppose.


• My View
I like to believe that each person has their own reason for playing the game, whether it's because of their friends, clan, community, a kind of content, etc. Myself I play the game for the community, clan, friends and content, so there's a lot of reasons why I play the game and find it my favourite out of any other game available on the web.

I do play classic (on a blue moon) but I don't spend really too much time on it, as all of the features are mostly on the current RuneScape. I couldn't really say if I'd play the new proposed servers due to the fact that it's been 5 and a half years; I can't even remember what I had for dinner last week.

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13-Feb-2013 20:42:00

Iceberg
Sep Member 2008

Iceberg

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Some exciting content that I focus on enjoying every day on RuneScape are D&Ds as well as the Achievement & Challenge System. Distractions & Diversions would not be available in the game, but the old Achievement diary will. The only problem is that I've already done quite a lot of tasks anyway, so it would seem a bit pointless (to me) to repeat content made just to do once really. Of course we can still perform the actions behind the achievements but I've already "Achieved" in a way.

For me I believe that the 2007 servers would be missing too much content. If for example Penguin Hide and Seek was added then I might reconsider but I can't say that I'd play the new servers. I might "have a go" if/when they are released but I can't say that I'd be the kind of person to carry on playing a 2007 version, as everything I play for is on the current version.
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13-Feb-2013 20:42:03

Pottsey
Aug Member 2011

Pottsey

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I am %100 for bringing back the old servers but am a little disappointed that i cannot go back with my current account to the 2007 servers. That makes me ask what makes this update anything more than jagex making an private server of 2007 runescape. Im very happy the servers are coming back, but im not happy that im going to have to re-quest, and get all my levels up again, and kill cows for cowhide to make money since there will be none in the economy. I support this update completely but i still feel it would be better if we could hop our current accounts back and forth

13-Feb-2013 20:42:10

Oatlad
Jul Member 2021

Oatlad

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I will... reluctantly buy members to vote. However the "must be a member to vote rule" is rather ludicrous. The fact that so many are not currently members is a testament to the fact that we want this older version back.

You should allow a vote for anyone who has been a member in the past X amount of time. Therefore you can still gauge the capacity for the player to pay and still get the same reliability with a more accurate sample. I also think the top tier is ridiculous, I don't even think that the vote would reach a large enough amount of members to get passed even if 100% supported. Is it logical to expect a cash commitment BEFORE you have a product to offer?

furthermore, we deserve a minor amount of support for this at least in the bot area regardless of how many votes are achieved. This is my biggest concern. We do want 2007 era gameplay back and yes this vote is an amazing move on your part jagex; but each tier needs anti-bot support. The fact is that no version of your game will survive without a semi-dedicated antibot measure. Even your current version is being destroyed because of bots. RSC is only safe from them because nobody plays it. This version will undoubtedly be more popular than RSC and thus attract goldfarming and unique players botting for levels (even more relevant considering we're all starting at lvl3).

Let me be very clear. You will profit off this only if you provided anti-bot support, if you do not the game will wither and die. Do no doom yourself to failure because you're unwilling to provide VERY limited non-content game support.

If you take anything away from this Jagex, it's that you NEED anti bot support in any version of the game.

-Oatlad

Please repost this if you agree. We need this to happen!

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13-Feb-2013 20:42:25

Gir
Dec Member 2017

Gir

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i'd would personally prefer 2009 Runescape but ANYTHING is better then playing a crappy rsps remake of 07 - 09. i'm just glad i'll be able to play current Runescape and 2007 Runescape both on reliable jagex servers <3

i really can't even begin to understand why people favor current Runescape over classic. and i REALLY will never begin to understand the raw stupidity in people who are actually against this. i guess it's probably because Runescape has turned into what every other Rpg was for years and years. and that it's amazing questing system is the only thing that even sets it apart from other rpgs anymore.

i support this 100%.

people are saying jagex is giving in to "baby spammers" when in reality they are hearing what the classic players want and giving it to them. just like jagex has always done. jagex has made mistakes before but always rectified them. they always pull through for all the players. new and old. i still play Runescape and i guess it's okay, and in my opinion still better then a few rpgs out there but bringing old servers back will just be amazing.

i've always bin a supporter or jagex's ideas. even if i didn't agree with them. they always know whats best for the game in the long run to keep it alive. i've bin a long standing member since 2007 and never had my membership canceled once.

13-Feb-2013 20:42:33

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