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As much as I'd want to come up with an original name for the new continent, what's the name of the current one?

Gielinor? I thought it was like the dimensional plane or something, rather than the actual mass of land.
I'm pretty sure Gielinor is the name of the plane whereas Runescape is the continent.

Gielnor is the name of the planet, runescape is a surname because guthix showed the first humans that came to the world runestones. The current continent has no official name.
We should find a name for the main continent first then!

02-Jul-2014 22:19:31

Ahero Knitly
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Wow i have got to admit that is one of the best idea's ive heard slayer wise for quite some time. That is without a doubt a cool thing to add to the game, and for him to memorialized forever as the highest slayer master. For the greatest of player's to be given task's by him. The first slayer master. Giving the hardest task's. To cool my friend

Zezima as an NPC in the new continent as the Highest slayer master. 110+ combat level with a 75 slayer requirement. The 1st slayer master. It's almost nostalgic just thinking about it. What a cool great idea that would be.

02-Jul-2014 22:28:18 - Last edited on 02-Jul-2014 22:32:01 by Ahero Knitly

Ahero Knitly
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I have the perfect name. I combined the names of many of the sea related, and the most un-visted area's of runescape to better up that mystery feeling about its name. The name i came up with was Sasarim. "Sa-saer-em" i broke it into 3 syllables like many of the other kingdoms like kan-dar-in. Sasarim is the perfect name it sounds almost relaxed, but the world you wish to press would have new, and unforgiving task's to discover. So this light hearty, and large world you would give us. Would have a name that is both welcoming, and surprising.

When you think of Sasarim you think of the world built so small. That feels so large.

02-Jul-2014 22:43:32

Rumdeal

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Civitas illa fortis? Not to be critical, but I feel like a roman name isn't needed to make a roman themed area. Still cool though, just would like to see a little more work on that name.

For ideas on a new location, how about expanding on some current biomes? The underwater biome in Recipe for Disaster, for example, would be awesome if it was actually like a city in the water.

-- Cordelia "Of the sea"(Celtic Origin) - A long lost city in ruins found in this new continent, filled with strange fish creatures. Access would be the same as how you get into the sea from the Recipe For Disaster quest, except with a different diving specialist who will allow you to dive into the city for a price(instead of purchasing the equipment) A quest could be involved where this species is in danger from an underwater volcano, in which you must save the species by finding a place for them to live, as well as building a place for them live.(Similar to building the Burge De Rott town) Just an idea.

02-Jul-2014 23:23:14 - Last edited on 02-Jul-2014 23:26:01 by Rumdeal

Venenatis
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Venenatis

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What about this?

-Cities dedicated to their god's.

= The Sky Temple.
Accessed by wearing an Armadayl Pendent and speaking with an Avansie npc flying around the region of _____ if you are wearing an Armadayl Pendent, your screen will fade black, and the avansie will fly you up into the air arriving at the sky temple.

Sky Temple is a city built in the air by the avansie and other follower's of Armadayl. In order to get around in the temple you take long bridges across the sky that appear to be floating, the bridges connect to many different stone platforms where you can find shops, banks, other npc's etc. You can also take one bridge that leads to the main hall, where you can find the elder avansie. Perhaps add some magic trees up there so you can woodcut and maybe a new farming plot?

The npc's that can be found are avansie and Armadayl warriors. Also add some avansie/armadayl statues. Perhaps add an altar there so you can recharge prayer and kill avansies using range, it would be a neat place to train range then too.

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Village of Pain
A village in a forest type area, filled with followers of Bandos who are fighting among-st themselves for power. Trolls, goblins, orges etc.

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The Realm of Promise
A nature type land, lush and green, fill with animals, water falls and droids alike. Can't forget statues of Guthix!

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The Monastery of Truth.

A large area filled with churches, monks, priests, paladins and all things Saradomin!

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The Gates of Hell

A great lava filled inferno, that which would make the Karmajar Volcano pale in comparrison to this, Zamorak monks, skeletons etc.

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The Unknown

A place dedicated to Zaros is too cool for me to attempt to be creative at, perhaps someone else could. All I know is the Ring of Visibility would be a great requirement to get there. Like when you find Damis in DT quest.
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02-Jul-2014 23:37:19 - Last edited on 02-Jul-2014 23:37:51 by Venenatis

Venenatis
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Venenatis

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The realm of randoms: Scaperune? Fight boss variants of the daily randoms and acquire things people have been asking forever for. Drill demon emotes, balloon pets, etc





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New Name: "Absalom"

It translates "Father of Peace" in Hebrew and was the name of the third son of King David. Absalom is described as the most handsome man in the kingdom. Absalom eventually rebelled against his father the king who had him beheaded while dangling after Absalom's hair became entangled in a tree limb while fleeing on horseback during the Battle of Ephraim Wood as retold in the book of Samuel.

^I also like this name
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02-Jul-2014 23:39:42 - Last edited on 02-Jul-2014 23:42:27 by Venenatis

KyleTheCon
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I like the idea you mentioned of a high-crime area. Maybe there should be a branch of the Black Arm and Phoenix Gangs in this area. You could kill the gang leader of the branch in a quest and become the leader of it, then denounce the Black Arm/Phoenix and give it a new name. To make sure the members of the branch comply, you instill fear into them (or you could tell them about the good you could do, but you'll get less support this way. It's so easy to be bad...)

This gang would be used to control the high-crime area in whichever way you want. You would be able to raid houses (minigame) and fight rival gangs over territory (minigame.) Black market shop owners would be willing to trade with you.

You could also help those in need of help. You could stop muggers or protect shops with your gang members as guards. You could accept homeless people into your building in exchange for them joining your gang. You could shut down black market shops and confiscate their things for your gang's shop.

If you're looking for a more subtle type of gang, you could make it look as if you're working for good when really you only care for benefitting yourselves. Some people will like you, some will hate you, and some won't know what your goals are and won't trust you. You could send a runner to the black market and supply you with goods.

All of your actions affect your reputation, as the more powerful your gang becomes (or the more feats they accomplish) the bigger your name will become.

You could customize your members and give them your own weapons/armor (or items they found/looted in raids, but items they found won't be as good as items you give them.)

These gangs could be used in future quests, and could work as criminals working to benefit themselves, or as mercenaries fighting for the good of the people.

Maybe in a quest later down the line the Phoenix/Black Arm (whichever one you denounced) will catch word of this and try to destroy you and your gang. I'm a huge fan of Construction; love the skill. In particular I'm absolutely fascinated with the
Player-Owned House Dungeon.
My dream is for everyone to be able to build their own personal PvM challenge, one that rivals even current content.

03-Jul-2014 00:52:08

super h00per
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super h00per

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Yes to a high crime area for thieving and gambling plz. A Casino with the tables from the burthorp games room modified to allow betting on games of checkers and please ADD CHESS in Games room. Thanks so much

Also Mountains... HUGE mountains all through the middle of the continent.

So wish list = #1 MOUNTAINS! and #2 CHESS in GAMES ROOM!

03-Jul-2014 02:21:26

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