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Borg
Jul Member 2011

Borg

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Would the "rare item" we receive have to be one of the EoC discontinued items, what about having an original rare item?

The ones from EoC lost all their prestige once flower gamers ruined the game and billions became easy to make. I do not even want those items, they became unimpressive in my opinion and now represent a bad period in RS.

A rare exclusive to EoC might be loads of fun though. Though, I'm not a graphic designer, I don't think it would be a huge amount of work to design one item.

Also, if we have "rares" I think they should be discontinued and given fairly(Not everyone skills, not everyone does combat, not everyone does clues), but since I will be voting no, does that mean I wont be able to vote on how I prefer them to be given?

Also, would it be possible to clarify what you mean by every player gets one, do you mean literally every player,or would there be a slight total xp cap of 2m or so so that only active players get them (Nobody can make multiple accounts)?

05-Apr-2013 14:13:53

Borg
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Borg

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I see no valid arguments for making these one-time only drops. The only reason to go that route is a desire to hoard these items or to feel "superior" to people who join later.

Bad, BAD idea.

That's what rares were in EoC, EXTREMELY hoarded items that just made players who thought making a bit of money was impressive feel superior. I agree with you that that's bad, but that's why I'll vote no on rares, if players want something that isn't discontinued and is just rare,we already have 3rd age sets.

05-Apr-2013 14:15:34

Panic Prayer

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5. Have an NPC shop you can buy rare items from for a large amount of GP

the only logical answer, if you pick anything else it will be done so much it won't be valued high, the game needs a money sink like this or else other items prices will be inflated due to everyone having tons of cash

05-Apr-2013 14:17:24

Qeltar

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That's what rares were in EoC, EXTREMELY hoarded items that just made players who thought making a bit of money was impressive feel superior. I agree with you that that's bad, but that's why I'll vote no on rares, if players want something that isn't discontinued and is just rare,we already have 3rd age sets.

Third Age armor is a good comparison. Much as I think little of rares and have no interest in them myself, I'd be fine if they were available as rare treasure trail drops, because we already have items like that. The problems come in when the items are available only once, ensuring they will always become more expensive over time.

05-Apr-2013 14:17:50

J O N N N Y
Dec Member 2007

J O N N N Y

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how about a 10th option:

make them available from skilling AND monster drops FOR 1-2 WEEKS ONLY. giving everyone in game the chance to obtain them, while also keeping the items discontinued for the future.

without this option, i will be voting to bring them back in their original form.

05-Apr-2013 14:18:29 - Last edited on 05-Apr-2013 14:18:52 by J O N N N Y

Mod Mat K

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Don't forget guys that the second poll's questions are all separate yes/no questions so there may be multiple ways you want them returned. Don't limit yourselves to one option unnecessarily.

05-Apr-2013 14:19:28

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