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Reptar Sr

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i hope we get enough votes for the dedicated tech team but even if not im willing to pay $15 to play as long as something is done about botters. i used to love runescape i had many accounts for pking and skilling etc. i played for hours a day for years which says something about evolution of combat because as soon as it came out i quit and the same for many others.

well i said my bit if you like evolution of combat i did not mean to offend or anger i just do not like it.

14-Feb-2013 06:12:34

Lord G Rahl

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For those wanting anything other then 2007scape, and stating your reasons of how jagex can do this, understand some things first.

1)A company does not maintain every old copy of a game, as that would cost too much money, especially for a game like Runescape that is updated constantly.
Most likely, Jagex maintains a recent backup and when the current update looks like it is working fine, they replace the backup with the current version of the game.

2)Using coding from a "private server", Jagex would have to go through every line of code to make sure that nobody sabotaged the coding to ruin Jagex servers or hack players accounts. While Jagex could do this, they would have to pay people to do such, and as Jagex stated, they have a 2007 version in full that they do not have to do much with to make sure it is secure and safe.

3)As not other older version, like pre-eoc, 2009scape, or any other version was maintained in its entirety, Jagex would again have to spend extra money to make such versions work, or remove and replace coding to remove "updates". Again, as they have a 2007 version maintained and ready to go, with minor tweaking for removing known glitches and setting up for account login, going with the 2007 version is the cheapest for Jagex to do.

So stop complaining about why not another version/year.

Don't ask for f2p to vote, if you want 2007scape, show Jagex by becoming a member and voting for it. If you are not willing to do such, you are all talk and will not pay to maintain a 2007scape server and staff.

14-Feb-2013 06:12:43

[#AHLDPF15O]

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OHH MY GOD! Thank you Jagex for hearing us!! A lot of people will return, i am so Happy!!!

14-Feb-2013 06:12:55

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God Engine

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This needs to be noticed!

- Free players to vote!

- Information on holiday items!

- Information on rare distribution!

- Poll for Character Stat transfers for Accounts 2007 or older!( no items )

This information needs to be seen heard and acknowledged!

VOTE 2007!!!

-Skullcore

*And i am not spamming if i am posting one per page!*

Copy and paste!

14-Feb-2013 06:13:05

[#FHHLPIWZA]

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This needs to be noticed!

- Free players to vote!

- Information on holiday items!

- Information on rare distribution!

- Poll for Character Stat transfers for Accounts 2007 or older!( no items )

This information needs to be seen heard and acknowledged!

VOTE 2007!!!

-Skullcore

Copy and paste!

14-Feb-2013 06:13:05

Vexomo

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Fantastic idea, from a long time player (8+ years) its nice to see some response to the feedback about the current status of Runescape. It is my opinion that all stats should be reset to play on these servers, as that would encourage an even playing field and a "race to the top" which would bring back the fun of old-school high-score battles.

I have a question however:

1. Will free trade be in effect or will it be that goddawful trade limit fiasco again?

And I know that many people are wearing rose-tinted glasses when it comes to the "good old days", yes they were awesome most of the time, but there was also problems and there have actually been some fantastic updates to the game since then. If RS2007 does come back, will incorporating some of these fantastic updates (all the quests, skill capes, Lodestones) be a priority? And who decides what updates we get first, will it be based on player polls?

Also, I think it is definitely a good idea to make the vote members only, I for one welcome an honest, truthful voting system, not a bunch no-lifes creating spam accounts to increase the vote dishonestly. If you support this idea, stop being stingy and buy membership!

14-Feb-2013 06:13:12

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emGem

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Four hours ago the last of my membership went and I had no plans to renew.

If you bring back the Aug '07 game version I WILL resubscribe and play as a member again.
I'm sorry I won't be able to vote as my membership has already gone.

While Jagex is being very tight lipped about the number of subscribers they have lost since EoC I will say that my overall ranking has gone up by 120,000 and I have barely played since EoC.

14-Feb-2013 06:14:05

Im Rumpnisse

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For the first time in 7 years + i'm finally going to say something on this forum. Some of you guys are whining about the "fresh start".. I will vote to this and let me just tell you guys something. My stats are 99 att 99 str 99 rang 99 mage 99 pray 99 hp 50 def, i was one of the best zerkers but i will still risk all stats just to get the old rs back. And you guys are saying that 50k+ will never happen when the vote poll comes?. Many old school players have been watching this and i think 50k+ votes will be easy. Thank you all and have a great day!

// Alexa

14-Feb-2013 06:14:20

Jared999999

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Free players don't need to vote.. Lmao

The reasons are self explanatory, and somewhat explained in the FAQ...

I haven't played RS in years, I'm trying now and the EoC stuff is like wtf? I hate this combat system, I can't even chat when playing.. and i HAVE NO IDEA what damage I'm dealing.. or compared to other people.. ugh.. I'm fine with 2007, seeing as that is all they have.. But I really want the 2007 version with the addition of the Grand Exchange...... That's what I want.. To each his own though...

From what I remember 2007/06 was the golden age or Rs, with *** more users (like 150k) on daily... Good times.. The years before that weren't bad either, but I don't think we need to roll back that far haha... There is valuable content in updates..

I will sorely miss high detail though.. I want July 2008 runescape.. hahaha ><

All my painstaking hours gone from 2007, and reset back to lv 1 for all skills? That ruins my nostalgia... I want my stats from then (omg lol) at the BARE minimum.. or just my stats now.. But I believe this is a decision by Jagex to deter users from using the 2007 version over todays.. There will always be more on the current version this way, and they can show it as being more popular...

14-Feb-2013 06:14:36 - Last edited on 14-Feb-2013 06:21:20 by Jared999999

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Rizenel

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If you're passionate for something, are you guys willing to do something? The concept is...aside from the money and all that...if you're passionate for something, would you be willing to actually get membership back, even if it's just a month...just for this poll. Some players aren't willing to, that already questions their passion for something, I suppose. I'm a

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