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Yeah, I remember how upset everyone was about that when it was announced they'd be for members only ("all players" my ass <_<). Oh well, at least I have them now. Today I have a new instalment of a mini-series I had hoped to never update again. That's right, it's time for episode two of: Kaida's safety tips through example! (where I help everyone be safe through my own painful experiences) If you don't remember, ep.1 was waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back here on page 2 and was about me nearly filleting my thumb with a paring knife. Fortunately today's lesson has less blood, but was no less painful. Last night I was PM'd by a member of my clan asking if I could loan him some gp to max out a flip he was doing. Yes, yes, I know some of you are already shouting at your monitors but let me finish. Now, this was not some recent johnny-come-lately, this was a long standing member who we all know and respect so I agreed and went to meet him at the GE. Once there he told me to trade with CornFedz, his flipping alt (stop yelling at me! I can't hear you through the computer :P). So I go to trade with him and instead of the 20M I intended I accidentally pressed an extra 0 and didn't notice until afterwards. :wall: At which point he teleported out and that was it. My money was gone. Poof. 200M right out the window. As soon as he disappeared, another member of my clan came up in the chat to warn us someone was impersonating the person I thought I was talking to. Litterally as soon as I finished the trade the warning came up. Needless to say the person being impersonated was just as shocked as the rest of us. This led to both condolences from my clan mates and a huge discussion as to how it happened in the first place. It turned out that the scammer was using a Roman numeral 1 in place of a lower case L. I don't know how, but another member showed us the difference and until I saw them side by side I couldn't tell the difference. Even seeing them side by side it was difficult to tell. (Newb took this. Notice the difference between the L in "logged in" and the one in "Lil Dan Def") Apparently I was gone too damn long and had forgotten all the warning signs of a scam. :wall: I'm not completely screwed though, I have all the gear I'll ever need and still have 44M cash left over so I can still fund training Smithing, but loosing nearly all my money hurt like you wouldn't believe. So there it is, my warning to all of you. Watch out for friends or clan mates suddenly messaging you and asking for money. 200M lost :wall:, lesson learned and life moves on. Now, this story isn't all bad. After telling everyone about what happened one of my clan mates messaged me to meet him in the GE again. Wait, wait, wait. Put the pitchforks and rotten tomatoes down, I made sure it was him before going this time. And it was him, no alts or anything. He then gave me a bond so I could get back a little of what I'd lost, and a Fish Mask because it was hilarious and made us both laugh. I sold the bond for 11M so I'm back up to 54M, and I'm still wearing the mask because it's ridiculous. :lol: So a shout out and huge, huge thank you to Bambe09 for his extreme generosity in my time of adversity. :thumbsup: =D> Oh, and because I promised Zammypker here's an adorable animal pic to end things with. :^_^:

Yes, everyone join us in off-topic...then remind everyone there that general discussion is still here. ;)

Bows! Good to see you still pop your head in from time to time.

Unless there's been an update I'm not aware of (it's entirely likely, I was gone a long time :P), then no. I looked around but couldn't find anything that said otherwise so I'm assuming that's still the case. You don't necessarily have to sell your items though, on free servers F2P and members items are tracked separately in your bank so you can leave them there and it won't take up bank space you could otherwise be using. Despite never having been a member, I have 6 members items in my bank (left over from events and the like). They don't take up space I'd otherwise be using, so I just leave them there as curiosities that only I get to enjoy. ;)

Blasphemy! And since we're losing, it appears there are more sinners than saints here. ...oh wait, this is off-topic. There definitely are. :P

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Welcome to Tip.It! :)

Update on yesterday's server load issues: link

Hooray it's here! Emma. <3:

Sorry about that. Should be good now.

link Apparently, everyone trying to download the new client at once is causing extreme load on the servers. Who could have seen that coming? :P Just be patient guys and gals and everyone will get their turn. Personally, I'm waiting a day or two for the demand to die down and maybe some of the first day glitches to be sorted.

Yeah, apparently in a ninja update not too long after I stopped playing. Sneaky buggers. :P So this weekend I got very little done, either in RS or in my attempts to get my blog caught up, as my youngest was extremely sick. He spent pretty much the whole weekend with a fever of 102 so there was a lot of YouTube, napping on the couch and a literal gallon of juice consumed. Tonight I have to finish washing his bedding so it's all clean for him when he comes over next weekend. Don't want him getting sick again. Although I did learn about the cremation ability (see, I'm still learning stuff) so I guess now I'm going ghost hunting for a bit before I train Prayer again.

NXT – RuneScape's all-new game client – is here!This means better RuneScape performance than ever before, and it looks great too – vast viewing distances, dynamic shadows and beautiful lighting effects.To celebrate, embark on Benedict's World Tour: a globe-trotting mini-adventure that's perfect for taking in the sights.NXT is available to download now - for everyone. Enjoy! How to Install NXTDownload the installer for your OS, then run it.RequirementsNone.For best performance, ensure that your OS and graphics drivers are fully up to date.We also advise experimenting with the Graphics Settings to find the best balance of performance and graphics quality for your hardware. NXT is designed to get the most out of your hardware, looks fantastic and runs smootly across the board. We've tested NXT extensively, but with millions of system configurations out there, it's inevitable that a few blips will slip through. If you have any issues, don't worry – just click the flag icon on the in-game chat interface or visit the forums, and describe the problem along with your PC spec. The team will get you up and running as soon as possible.Finally, we couldn't have got here without the legion of testers who logged in during our recent beta weekends, showering us with valuable feedback and digging out pesky bugs. Huge thanks to you all! Benedict's World Tour World-weary beast of burden Benedict Encumberyak is missing some important items, and needs you to visit various picturesque Gielinor locales to track them down – perfect for drinking in those glorious NXT visuals.There'll be eight of these accessible to free players, and eight more that are for members only. You'll get a small XP lamp for every four you collect, and a large XP lamp for collecting either all of the free items or all of the members' items.Log in using the NXT Client, then speak to Benedict by the Burthorpe or Prifddinas lodestone to get started. Have Fun! Thanks again for your awe-inspiring feedback during the beta – it really was essential for getting to this point. With your help, the NXT guys have achieved a great deal, but there's still work to be done. NXT's out in the world, but like any key element of RuneScape, it'll receive ongoing support and improvement.We'll continue to further optimise the client, and – of course – to bring you awesome new content that takes full advantage of what NXT can do.Have fun, and let us know what you think over on the forums!The RuneScape Team Solomon's Store | Royal Eastern Outfit Show the style and grace of an Eastern Lands aristocrat with the Royal Eastern outfit - an all-new arrival at Solomon's General Store. Head over to Solomon's now and bedeck yourself in exotic finery. This Week's StreamsEach week we stream developer Q&As, in-game events and more. Watch our streams and find a full streaming schedule over on our Twitch channel.Check our YouTube channel, too, for recap videos of streams you may have missed, a first look at the Eastern Lands, and loads more!It's all things NXT this week. Our spectacular new game client is here – and we want to shout about it!Tuesday, April 19th| 16:00 Game Time | Developer Q&A – The Future of NXTWe'll be taking all of your questions about your NXT experiences so far, what it will allow us to do for future development, and - of course - our future plans for the game client.Post your questions below about anything NXT-related on the forums, Reddit, or by using #RSDevQA on Twitter!Tuesday, April 19th| 17:00 Game Time | How to set up NXTFollowing that, our Player Support team will be hitting the PCs, showing you how to set up our new game client on your own computer, and troubleshooting any issues you may have making the switch to NXT.They'll also be giving out loads of in-game prizes, so don't miss out!Tuesday, April 19th | 20:00 Game Time | Shauny's NXT World TourShauny will be hosting his own NXT Grand Tour in the evening, showcasing some of his favourite areas. Prepare to be spellbound!Sunday, April 24th | 19:00 Game Time | PvM with Mod LeeMod Lee will be hosting some Community PvM goodness live on Twitch! [spoiler=patch notes] Graphical Players with the 15 year emote unlocked can now perform the 2007 variant.Kay Thanxby now wields her Gorgonite 2h sword correctly when in combat.The extreme heat of the lava hood was causing players' eyes to reject reality on their chat heads, this has now been fixed.Fixed an issue with the Mask of the Yellow Wyrm incorrectly showing skin colour on the player’s chat head.Players no longer stretch while using the revenant walk override with exquisite crossbows equipped.Players can no longer walk through a section of the gate between the Mort Myre Swamp & Canifis.Players no longer float in the air near the Morytania energy rift.Fixed a blocking issue with a chair in the Myreque base in Burgh de Rott.The jagged or raised up cliff faces to the east of the Digsite have now been bulldozed.Removed the extra blood pool from the Burgh de Rott underground crypt.Players can no longer remove the stairs into the Canifis bank.The Ghoul Champion now has knees.Tables in the Canifis pub no longer float.Veliaf has made his memorial a little sturdier, so players should find they sink a little less into the hard concrete.Fixed a graphical issue with bloodletters during the quest, The Lord of Vampyrium.There is no more 'sunshine' on the Canifis building roofs with dynamic lighting turned on.Stopped players from sinking into the ground on Red Dragon Isle.Players no longer reappear at the end of the Ariane's teleport override.Player-owned house banners no longer clip when wielded in Legacy combat mode.Fixed a Clan wars height mapping issue which made players sink into the floor.Fixed a graphical issue in the Varrock archery shop.Fixed some height mapping in Brimhaven dungeon.The dragon forge was running a little cool recently, causing some slight shrinkage issues with dragon armour. Worry not, dragon armour no longer has a small gap between the player's waist, and now correctly lines up!Fixed a hole in the wall in the tunnel leading to the Blood Altar.Fixed some discoloration on the dark cavalier.The dilapidated dragon perch in clan citadels has had some stretching fixed.Prevented Grimgnash's lower beak from getting stuck inside his own head.The strange power of Daemonheim-made dromoleather coifs acts a little funny. This power has subsided, and the stretching has gone along with it!Kamfreena in the Warriors Guild now sports a defender.Zombie tops no longer clip with the player’s body.Fixed an issue with a section of the short, full beard becoming invisible in certain circumstances.The museum curators have received complaints and, as such, have updated their display of the Giant Mole.Fixed some clipping issues with a water tank in the Elemental Workshop.The gilded kiteshield will no longer cause stretching if sheathed.The capoeira top now correctly shows the player's skin tone.Corrected an issue with the Outpost’s (near Ardougne) display cases blinding visitors who have bloom enabled.Corrected a very bright glow around the McGrubor's Wood fairy ring.Stopped the player's camera from jumping around when entering the Al Kharid mine via the agility shortcut.Warlord boots now change correctly to match skin tone.Removed some floating shadows that were hanging around the roof of Burthorpe Castle.Aviansie claw overrides no longer stretch with certain emotes.TzRek-Jad's chat head has been fixed.The Blazehound legendary pet now correctly performs its resting animation.Elen Anerth has had a word with the people who run the Max Guild, who have now updated the Invention banner's colours to reflect the skillcape more accurately.The revenant walk animation no longer breaks augmented salamanders.Players no longer sink into part of the walkway in the Hefin district of Prifddinas. Skills, D&Ds & Minigames As falling rocks can be a hassle when looting chests, the Barrows chest now has a right-click, quick-loot option once opened.Players can now view their Treasure Hunter options while having the promotion info interface open.Updated the description for disruption shield on the Livid Farm reward interface and spell tooltip to mention that it also works against NPCs.The Strange Old Man has now remembered how to dig at the Barrows mounds.Ironmen can now purchase void charms with thaler. Quests, Challenges and Achievements Fixed a spelling error with Vanescula's chat during the quest, The Lord of Vampyrium.Drakan's medallion will no longer use up a charge when teleporting from the daeyalt mine (Meiyerditch mine) or the ravenous ghoul cellar.Arboretum guards can no longer sneak into the nearby bank in Darkmeyer.Aeonisig will now correctly offer the free teleport during Darkness of Hallowvale.Corrected some grammar used when filling the crate with snails during In Aid of the Myreque.Updated the title and cosmetic override unlock messages in The Death of Chivalry to refer to the Customisations interface.Updated the interface used for the letter in Branches of Darkmeyer.Fixed a typo in the Call of the Ancestors quest journal. The Heart of Gielinor Challenge mode against The Heart's bosses now has a greater effect on the rare drop bonus rate.Fixed an issue where certain feedback messages were being displayed in the wrong parts of The Heart when attempting to summon reinforcements from the Ingression fragments.Corrected the entry for Wand of the Cywir elders in the Magic skill guide.Simplified the rock fall sounds in The Twin Furies boss room.Corrected a typo when handing in Seals of the Cywir.It is no longer possible to safe-spot Cywir alphas during the Helwyr encounter in The Heart.Anima core of Seren helms now have a chathead animation.Fixed the examine text on the glimmering scale.A dwarf no longer spawns on blocked tiles within The Heart.Added some blocking to an area near Sliske's necropolis in The Heart to prevent players walking into scenery. Other The Orb of Oculus' maximum range now scales with the draw distance setting when using the NXT client.The Orb of Oculus can now be controlled via an Xbox controller in the NXT client.Ironmen can now start standard respawn rate boss instances for free. Fast and Fastest, as well as Hard Mode God Wars Dungeon and Hard Mode Vorago will still incur a fee.The mirrorback special attack now reflects up to 3000 damage to enemy targets.The effect of the Natural Instinct ability is now cleared upon initiating a fight in PvP.Serpentine 2h crossbows can now be used with broad-tipped bolts or royal bolts to kill Kurasks and Turoths.The "missing" posters in Burgh de Rott now correctly say 'abductee'.Removed the rewards chest and Ajjat from the Heart of Gielinor event area.Kill and drop logs in RuneMetrics now work correctly for the God Wars 2 bosses and from looting the Barrows chest.Characters will now correctly face daeyalt rocks when attempting to mine them.The Meiyerditch miners are now facing in the correct direction.Fixed a typo on a right-click option with daeyalt rocks.Corrected a mis-spelling of 'granite' in Veliaf's Memorial to the Myreque dialogue.Astromancers around Gielinor have now been removed.Fixed a spelling issue when attempting to rejoin a Yakamaru fight in progress.Storm shard stacks now persist between phase transitions of most bosses and NPCs, not including Vorago. The stacks are still halved between Nex transitions and now also when beginning a fight against Araxxi.Fixed a double spacing issue in the name of the Paladin outfit in the wardrobe interface.Attempting to trade keepsake keys in Dungeoneering no longer kicks players from the floor and party.Ironmen gravestones now appear outside the instance entrances for King Black Dragon, Kalphite Queen and Corporeal Beast, should Ironmen die within.Changed wording when a gold accumulator degrades to dust.Removed a force walk tile north of Al-Kharid.Added quest and Defence requirements to Chivalry and the Piety variants in the Prayer skill guide.Level up unlocks are no longer cleared if the player clicks on the interface while still in combat.The level up popup no longer displays an incorrect skill or level upon gaining a level.Lady Deathknell now refers to a nearby bank chest instead of a deposit box.Broadcasts for 50, 100 and 200 million XP in a skill now work correctly on non-member worlds.Players can no longer place a clan vexillum inside a bank's healing area.The Berserker, Reckless and Maniacal Aura now all correctly give a warning message if active when an attempted aura swap happens at a bank.Added some missing blocking at the incandescent wisp bridge.Imps can no longer spawn on a tile in the river at Lumbridge.Resolved a game crash issue when dragging around the Adventures parent interface.Players who lose membership with Zanik as a follower can now dismiss her.Added blocking around Death's hourglass to prevent players being automatically walked away.Changed the tooltip wording for the equilibrium perk.Some of the Chronicle players were in slightly inconvenient locations. The stray Gorajo has had a word with them, and they've kindly vacated from the premises near Catherby and Karamja. Ninja Fixes Pyre log storage chests have been added near to the funeral pyres in Mort'ton. These allow players to store up to 30,000 of one type of pyre log at a time.Reassessed Mort'ton shades' combat stats.Loar, Phrin, Riyl, Asyn and Fiyr remains are now all stackable.Added the colour of the lock as a suffix to the name of the chests in the shade catacombs.Rewards are now placed directly in your inventory when cremating shade remains.Razmire now sells shade luring dummies. These may only be placed around the temple at Mort'ton and shades will prefer to attack these over destroying the temple.Timber beams, used in Shades of Mort'ton, are now stackable.

Spent the weekend caring for my son who had a fever of 102. Poor little guy, you never saw a kid so miserable. :( Fortunately there was no vomiting, just lots of YouTube, napping on the couch and a literal gallon of juice consumed. Seriously, he drank nearly 4L of the stuff (which for our non-metric friends converts to a gallon ;)). Hopefully he feels better tomorrow.

Hey Adib, good to see you too. I am getting back into the game and I even rejoined TFS. Been having lots of fun. :thumbsup:

Banned because I've just returned and wish to exercise petty authority.

Hey freebies! :D I'm so glad to see this topic is still going. I see that there have been a lot of changes in my absence; KBD, high scores return, veteran capes, mystic gear...so many things I never thought we'd ever have. So how is the F2P community doing? How many of you are still here and playing?

Thanks for the info, but this question was answered long ago. Locked.

Come to Ottawa and I'll say "aboot" all you like. ;)

Pixie dust. Then it's second star to the right and straight on 'till morning.

Thanks guys. :D Just a quickie today blog lovers. It seems every time I log in to the game now I discover something new. Last night I found out that while I was gone veteran capes were made available to free players! And guess which free player has an account that's been around forever and a day? I'll give you a hint: ;)