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I would've lost this to the griping in the thread! I'll be so close to 98 summon with the charms I have (taking into account x2)... Woah.

While true, even simple changes must be validated. That takes time. I've created several bugs because a "simple change" did something I wasn't expecting. In large complex systems the problem space only gets larger. While I will admit I haven't programmed a game or other piece of software as large as RuneScape, there should be no reason for separate modules to interfere. If they do, then you either have tightly coupled modules, global state, or something else nasty. There's always the possibility, but a single "if" statement shouldn't cause any sort of problem.

I bookmarked those links; the data is very much interesting!

I think I'm getting the hang of defeating the QBD (finally). So here's my 10th or so kill since she came out... (I refuse to post my death count... though I haven't died in the last three attempts, so I think I'm making some progress...)

Alright, so does that mean the royal crossbow is still effective in smaller teams? I don't know how Nex's new prayer mechanic works...

Merely curious, but does Nex's recently-updated prayer switching negate the effects of the royal crossbow? I noticed that in the TMHT event post for Nex, it clearly states no royal crossbow, hence my wondering. I don't have the gear (or melee stats or summoning level) for Nex so it's not like I'm able to try :P!

Will there be better thrown and arrow ammunition? As it stands now, rune arrows are realistically the best shield-bow ammunition and rune javelins/throwing axes aren't that great for medium level to high level players (e.g., 80+ range).

Because we care about our Constitutional rights. My post was sarcastic. I honestly find such apathy towards the subject of privacy absolutely appalling.

I see the governments of the world have trained their citizens well. After all, if you've got nothin' to hide, then why care..?

Sounds hopeful (or doublespeak, take your pick): Source (has a concept art and "future RS" screeny). I glazed over on the bits about micro-payments, but the part about bringing RuneScape to future platforms is really interesting... RuneScape on the Xbox 720 (unlikely)? PlayStation 4? Wii U? iPad? THE POSSIBILITIES! Also of note is that the bot breaker is coming to a RuneScape near you soon... I posted this as a new topic because of the future update information instead of putting it in the Squeal thread. Hope it's acceptable.

They're preparing for "Bonus XP Weekends in a Bottle." Yours for only $9.99! Oh, and in next week's "In Other News...", prepare for something like: "Pyramid Plunder and Monkey Knife fighters have had their experience rates readjusted to promote more variety in thieving training." Or, perhaps something more drastic for "Sizzling Summer:" "After careful analysis, we have determined that players gain experience too quickly in some skills but too slowly in others. We have adjusted the rates across the game to bring each skill in line with a constant experience rate." (little do they say that the readjustment was made to bring them in line with...agility!) [spoiler=/s] *applause* Thank you, thank you! I'll be back tomorrow night! Don't forget to get some souvenirs on the way out!

I like your suggestion and used it. What do you think now? (Oh, and suggesting by the time you posted your reply, you may want to check the website again; I was working on the navigation menu around that time!).

First: I know, but the font I used for the menu isn't a common font. I could always make the menus images with a text fallback though... I'll revert the logo and try that. The room between the lines is an oversight. I'll fix that. It should be 1/2 extra space between each line, not over double, as it is now. Thanks again!

Thanks everyone! I have another question, this time about dungeoneering. Are mage/range any good? Or is still melee dominant?

I made the font a few pixels smaller (12 vs 14). If you want, could you tell me what you think now? I removed the justification. As far as the wide text is concerned, research and personal experience indicate the longer a line of text is, the harder it is to read. Also, I want some of the illustration to not be obscured :P! Thanks to you both for the feedback.

I am not sure what you mean. Is the justification not acceptable? Or is it the font choice? The article can be read here: http://commaexcess.com/articles/6/vector-graphics-on-the-gpu

(Yet another website design...) I am seeking constructive feedback. Thank you!

Just a quick question... How is the royal crossbow in the Evolution of Combat? I'm assuming it's not worth it or not tweaked yet; but I can't find information either way. Thanks! Edit: I have another question about EoC. How are mage/range in DG? Are they much better, as can I range in a dungeon without a hex or surge everything, or is melee still dominant?

It's not. It's extremely relevant to the question/argument. Why go after guns when there are plenty of things out there that do much more harm and, with the aid of the government, be regulated much more easily? Oh, yeah, because guns are only made to kill! The madness! You just don't like guns because the blame can fall on others much more easily than it can for much more important issues.

The gun being legally purchased is, well, obvious. You pointed out the lax Wisconsin gun laws in the first post. And you think I contradicted myself, but I didn't. You seem to think the federal government controls state governments...that's not the case*. Technically, the Constitution should only limit the powers of the federal government. The Supreme Court has ruled otherwise for the most part, except on gun laws, or the Second Amendment. Consequently, I believe that state governments should exercise their right to limit gun laws to prevent them falling into criminal hands. Of course, it won't do much, as I've pointed out--but it'll help considerably when a schizophrenic prone to violence is prevented from buying a gun from the normal routes. Such a person is unlikely, due to their illness, to find another route. The same goes for many other situations (children, teens, and young adults, for example, would find it mighty difficult to procure a gun even with the power of the internet or real life blackmarkets...). *: It goes to show you don't know much about the United States government, its foundations, the reasoning of the founding fathers, etc. Implying "one government fits all" is pretty... idiotic. There is a reason why the United States has been successful, regardless of what you think. semi-unrelated: By the way, you know what causes more harm than good in the United States? Food. The state of school food is absurd. Unhealthy food is considerably cheaper than proper sustenance. But I don't see you railing against crappy food? Why? Shouldn't the government focus on the "greater good?" More people die because of unhealthy life choices (imposed on others, no less!) than guns... The fact that you brought up food in a weapon argument really doesn't help your case. People who eat their life away do so within their own rights. People who die from guns are on a separate sphere. That's how shrewd your logic is. Just because people die by obesity doesn't make it okay for people to be killed from shootings. That's like saying how more people die from old age makes death by murder even better. Kind of [bleep]ed up. And your variance on federal vs state is irrelevant. Whether it's the state or on the federal level, limiting freedom is limiting freedom. It's the generality of it all that matters. Even if half your country bans guns, it won't make a lick of difference because of your open borders where people can cross states without being checked. Yet again you don't know what you're talking about. What is the point in saving lives one way but not another? Do you not see how "shrewd" your logic is? By the way, oftentimes poorer parents will feed their children crap because that's all they can afford. Now you're telling me those kids can do anything about it? Really? And school lunches are not any healthier than processed food. So, what can a child/student do? And the state vs federal is extremely relevant. A large government can't govern properly. Local governments often have a much more impact than the federal. But I love how you only look at facts that help your case, disregarding the rest...

The gun being legally purchased is, well, obvious. You pointed out the lax Wisconsin gun laws in the first post. And you think I contradicted myself, but I didn't. You seem to think the federal government controls state governments...that's not the case*. Technically, the Constitution should only limit the powers of the federal government. The Supreme Court has ruled otherwise for the most part, except on gun laws, or the Second Amendment. Consequently, I believe that state governments should exercise their right to limit gun laws to prevent them falling into criminal hands. Of course, it won't do much, as I've pointed out--but it'll help considerably when a schizophrenic prone to violence is prevented from buying a gun from the normal routes. Such a person is unlikely, due to their illness, to find another route. The same goes for many other situations (children, teens, and young adults, for example, would find it mighty difficult to procure a gun even with the power of the internet or real life blackmarkets...). *: It goes to show you don't know much about the United States government, its foundations, the reasoning of the founding fathers, etc. Implying "one government fits all" is pretty... idiotic. There is a reason why the United States has been successful, regardless of what you think. semi-unrelated: By the way, you know what causes more harm than good in the United States? Food. The state of school food is absurd. Unhealthy food is considerably cheaper than proper sustenance. But I don't see you railing against crappy food? Why? Shouldn't the government focus on the "greater good?" More people die because of unhealthy life choices (imposed on others, no less!) than guns...

If 40ish injured/killed or over a dozen killed are not an extreme example of gun violence, then I don't know what is. 12,632 people were shot and killed in the USA alone in the year 2007. That's equal to close to 37 people being shot and killed a day. So that's like today's shooting every single freaking day. Worse, actually, since in today's shooting it was 40 killed/injured instead of 40 killed. You can also tack on 52,447 deliberate and 23,237 accidental non-fatal gunshot injuries in the United States during 2000. Plus another 17,352 suicides using guns (although I'll admit that these suicides would probably be commit with another method if guns weren't accessible, but I think it's safe to say that some of them wouldn't have happened if they didn't have access to guns). If you want an example that isn't extreme, there you go. That's yearly. I would like to point out that counting suicides in gun deaths is asinine. Someone who is suicidal will attempt it--with or without guns. Regardless, the problem with guns in the United States is not that we have guns, but the fact that some states allow guns to be purchased far too easily, as well as the lack of training. Sweden is prime example of a country where gun control is taken seriously. Most anyone can buy a gun in the US depending on the state--I agree--which is not good. I am absolutely tired of nanny government* supporters. In many cases, laws only hurt citizens who abide by the laws. We do not need less freedoms. What we do need is proper education, be it guns or otherwise. That is the problem in the US. If you live/lived here, you should/would know. Our education system is horrible, and the culture that comes from ignorance is even worse. An educated bloke is much less likely to kill someone than a "gangsta." Someone who is happy in life is also less likely to commit crimes than someone who is depressed and down on his or her luck. In any case, I do believe it's not the gun culture that is at fault, but the lack of education about guns. I, personally, believe that there should be some sort of training in each and every state for a lengthy enough period to teach future gun owners. Furthermore, regular background checks should be a necessity. Guns may be a right given to the people of the United States, but this does not mean that we [Americans] should abuse said right. *: Henry David Thoreau wisely pointed out that the best government is that which governs least. I believe this to be true as well. When you have an overpowering government, one that is in every aspect of your life, it does not help. It impedes on progress. There are so many idiotic, senseless laws out there. Why? I'm not sure. Maybe because legislation periods are way too long. Or maybe because politicians are just... politicians. Where are the laws that protect the citizen, instead of entangling him in a web of uncertainty?

I'm not necessarily anti-gun. But allowing even nutjobs to a gun is just sad. Do you understand what your laws mean? Gun vendors can sell a gun without any background check. I don't live in Wisconsin, by the way. Gun laws in my state are much stricter...

If 40ish injured/killed or over a dozen killed are not an extreme example of gun violence, then I don't know what is.

The reason why it won't be banned is because USA is ran by lobbyists and the gun industry is huge. Can you imagine if Obama tried to shut down that industry with the economy as it is? He might as well just throw away his 2nd term. As for the armor and smoke grenade being illegal, I just googled "body armor purchase" and first result you can buy with any credit card. Lol bitcoin. Smoke grenades are also not illegal. People even use those for paintball. Either way, pretty sure the guns killed those people. Not a smoke grenade or an armor. "The USA is ran by lobbyists." Well duh, you just described every form of government that has graced the Earth! Congratulations! And you may laugh at bitcoin, but it's a major player in illegal, blackmarket transactions on the internet regardless of what you think. Guns are as easily obtainable as drugs are on the internet. And let me tell you, I could buy whatever drug I want and have it in under a week. Would I do it? Obviously not. But the OPTION is there. I would also like to know how many innocent lives are saved thanks to guns in the United States. Sadly, such a figure cannot be determined... All you "anti-gun nuts" can do is provide extreme examples of gun violence.