74: The Dax Wakes.

Alternative Title: The World OH GOD I CAN'T MAKE THESE DECISIONS JAGEX HOW DO YOU SO EASILY TOY WITH MY EMOTIONS.

Alternative Alternative Title: The World o gawd da feels so many feels

[spoilers ahead, folks. Though the way Jagex is treating this quest, they won't be and can't be spoilers for much longer.]

And what an awakening it was. Hands down the best update of the year, which of course, is not a hard achievement to acquire just yet, and I can only hope that it'll be beaten somehow and hopefully on multiple occasions. Truly a great quest, and I enjoyed it so much more than any quest we've had in a long time. In fact, I believe the last quest I truly enjoyed was the Ritual of the Mahjarrat, and that was way back (And much further back than I thought when I looked it up).

Unfortunately, it was very short. the combat was somewhat challenging, but not too difficult to work out (I only died once, and that was when I didn't realise what the Automaton was doing), the puzzle was so-so (After I worked it out, it was very easy), so I was somewhat disappointed in the ways of gameplay, but it made up for its shortcomings in other ways. The real reason this quest was so good was because of the soundtrack and the lore.

First I'll have a little chat about the soundtrack. Amazing stuff. They really go all out for Grandmaster quest soundtracks. I remember While Guthix Sleeps' music being ridiculously good. But this was even better. The battle music really upped the ante (Though I picked the right Guardians for the right rooms, so they were all really easy fights) and made it one hell of a battle. The music in Guthix's old home made me super sad and that was awesome. And that's about it for the soundtrack.

Soundtrack summary: Ridiculously good soundtrack.

I'm a lore guy. Give me a lore-heavy quest and I'll be more than happy. This filled my lore requirement and then some. I've never been toooooo much of a fan of combat. I had a very long Slayer phase, but even then I've jumped around a lot. Even though I've maxed my melees and I'm well on my way to Magic/Ranged. Combat heavy quests have always been a disappointment to me. Lately, I've been staring at The Brink of Extinction, hating its uncompleted status, thanks to the combat. Other quests like Dream Mentor, Desert Treasure and such were horrible moments in the way of my quest cape.

The story was amazing. Just so good. I never expected the death of Guthix until Sliske showed his face. That smile he gives you as he stabs Guthix made me hate him so much, yet love him so much for being such a great villain. I'm kind of glad the Dragonkin took care of Lucien for us, so Sliske could have his moment. A much better villain than Lucien ever was. Lucien would have announced his plan and acted like a great almighty Mahjarrat about it. Sliske just teleports in, kills Guthix and takes off. Leaving the mystery and some of his stockpile of awesome.

When it came to choice time I had to walk out of the room and make a very difficult decision. Azzanadra and Wahisisiisitisrisitel had been such good allies until this point, but the Guardians of Guthix had more of a good point, and I am kinda one of them now. Zilyana had no reasons whatsoever and I didn't consider her option. Saradomin is lame, anyway. I had my walk and decided to side with the Guardians, hoping my Mahjarrat chums would respect my logical decision. Thankfully, they did.

I got a little annoyed at the druids for building a big ol' shrine right in front of Guthix's body. But then I remembered that they weren't talked to like I was. His story was quite sad, and I nearly shed manly tears, but I held them back and honoured the passing god's final wish. Though I remembered him when I lit the lamps and prayed at the shrine for 150K free exp (Sorry Guthix, but free exp!).

I truly can't wait to see what Sliske does with this stuff. Hopefully the story continues in the way it has been, 'cause I am definitely ready for more.

Story summary: Ridiculously good story.

And for the other stuff this week. Here's the weekly Dominion Tower update. Not too much progress this week, though I got quite lucky and got three journal pages in two low DF chests. Past that, not much movement there.

Another port update as well. If only I had the jade to buy them. But my jade will first go into my ships!

And finally, the only level of the week.

91+ STATS, YO. GET ON MY LEVEL.

Next week, we'll likely have a new 99 for your eyes to feast upon. BET YA WON'T GUESS WHICH ONE.

Catch you next time, ~Dax.