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Price Changes - 4th June 2018

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Swift Punch
Dec Member 2011

Swift Punch

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So, treasure hunter was put in the game by your definition to make sure membership prices wouldn't go up. That it would make it possible to have seasonal events every year, yet now we're getting copy pasted generic events with little to no dev time being spent on them and also getting hammered with treasure hunter promotions LITERALLY 2-3 times a week. Does Jagex even care about their game anymore?

10-Apr-2018 16:34:02

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Swift Punch said :
So, treasure hunter was put in the game by your definition to make sure membership prices wouldn't go up.


I'm not aware of any communications stipulating this - could you please provide a link to where it says that so I can look into it?

10-Apr-2018 16:39:17

J-Guy
Feb Member 2016

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There's tons of games out there that are not as good, running in an oversaturated market that charge waaaaaay more than what Jagex asks, either through pay to win methods (coughdeadgamearcheage) or $15/month membership fees. You have to remember that the company needs to keep up with rising costs of living, their employees costs and anything else a business has to pay to stay running. This might be part of an idea to cut back MTX (I hope) so they're going to need to cover lost ground somehow

10-Apr-2018 16:39:43

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MoleRodel said :
Could I have some clarification on whether there are other regions due a price raise that aren't included on your list?


Due to the velocity of currencies we may limit postings to the most common - once prices are updated the shop basket will update automatically to your localised currency.

10-Apr-2018 16:43:38

James Rhodes
Dec Member 2009

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Welp.

I think I will continue on the grandfather rate which is nearly half of what you are now asking for in GBP.

Jagex have usually stipulated a reason (ie inflation) for the price rise but in this instance you haven't.

Thanks
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10-Apr-2018 16:54:55

Therok
Jan Member 2011

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To all most of the players complaining about the upcoming price increase:

You obviously haven't been around long enough to realize that costs go up...for everything...and everywhere, both on the production side, and as a result, on the consuming side.

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*Just an example that those in the US may recognize, (if old enough, of course) is the cost of a Burger King "Whopper" sandwich. Until as late as 2003, you could eat the filling, artery-clogging hamburger for as little as $0.99 - not even a dollar! Now, you're lucky if you can get one for 3 bucks , but ONLY if you buy 2 !!! That's a 300% increase in 15 years, guys...
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Most of you buy mems for longer than 2 weeks at a time, (the amount redeemed from a bond purchased) and will continue playing for much longer than that, so will never even be affected in the first place!

As far as MTX goes... it's optional, and shouldn't be tied in any way to the actual price of playing the game - that's on you if you buy into it...

Just my 2 cents....
Just my 6 cents... (Gotta keep it consistent!)

~Therok

EDIT: They've created an awesome game with Runescape, and I've been playing for a long time, now. The enjoyment it's brought me far exceeds the cost I've paid to play over the years, by far. Certainly not going to complain about a couple bucks, here and there! :)

10-Apr-2018 17:08:13 - Last edited on 10-Apr-2018 17:52:57 by Therok

SilverFox30
Jul Member 2012

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Another one weighing in. Basically, what does this do to the RuneScape card prices? I use them to pay for my membership. (And very occasionally, RuneCoins.) What can I expect to be paying when I go get one?

EDIT: Someone on the RSOF Discord found the answer for me. Price isn't changing.

10-Apr-2018 17:12:50 - Last edited on 10-Apr-2018 17:19:19 by SilverFox30

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SilverFox30 said :
Another one weighing in. Basically, what does this do to the RuneScape card prices? I use them to pay for my membership. (And very occasionally, RuneCoins.) What can I expect to be paying when I go get one?


The prices will remain the same, but packages will decrease.

10-Apr-2018 17:19:27

CofeeMonster

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I love Runescape, and I pay what I can aford. As long prices are reasonable and I love updates and game, there is nothing to discuss about how much jagex earn from different aspects of marketing goodies. Its business not a charity.
Thank you for keeping so great game alive for as long I can remember since online gaming world started for me. Whenever I stoped playing and came back it was always there waiting for me, even better than before :)

10-Apr-2018 17:20:38

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