Dexek

Well, for powermining iron on F2P I would suggest either the Al Kaharid or Rimmington mines. There is also a decent spot in the Dwarven Mines for powermining iron. If you would like to bank the iron (I know you don't), the best spot would be the Eastern Varrock Mine. As for mage training from 41-55, the best method is obviously the highest spell that you can cast. This is also the most costly though, which is probably what you want to avoid. Curses are nice and cheap, but are also slow xp. If you can afford it, I would suggest the following: - Buy a full blue mage set - Buy a magic amulet - Buy an Air or Fire staff - Buy a large amount of fire bolt casts (Air & chaos or Fire & chaos runes) - Buy the runes needed for some telegrab spells. (Air & Law) Now, head off to the Wizard Tower (South of Draynor) with a maximum magic attack bonus, your fire bolts, and your telegrabs. Walk up to the top of the tower (I think) and there will be a caged Lesser Demon. You can mage this demon (who is weak vs. magic) and get free xp. The only problem is that you can't reach the drops.. not without Telegrab that is. There isn't a whole lot to Telegrab though. Here is a list of the drops to telegrab that you shouldn't lose cash on (not including air rune cost). High Alchemy Drops Mith Chain - High alchs 864gp Mith Sq Shield - High alchs 936gp Black Kiteshield - High alchs 979gp Rune Med Helmet - High alchs 11520gp Resale Drops Gold Ore - 500ea Uncut Sapphire - 300gp (not really worth it) Uncut Emerald - 450gp Uncut Ruby - 900gp Uncut Diamond - 1800gp Fire Rune (30,60) - 10gp each (300,600gp) Chaos Rune (12) - 105gp each (1260gp) Death Rune (3,5) - 300gp each (900,1500gp) Note: Be aware you could possibly craft gems into jewellery and resell for larger sums. Sorry, I'm not near the Grand Exchange so I can't get minimum prices, but these values should be near to market sales value. The Lessers also drops different amouts of coins ranging from 10-450gp. It is not advised to telegrab these, or any drops I haven't mentioned as they are generally not worth your used runes. I hope this helps. :

I'm not sure since I've never used a longbow, but the Dark bow does shoot a great distance. I believe the crystal bow is more along the lines of rune arrows, well for the most part. Although, the bow only seems effective to me if you're at the bottom charge or want to hit high without leaving a safespot. I can't say I feel strongly about the dark bow for training either. I only find it useful with rune and dragon arrows.

Well, a good starter is to check out the Tip.it Range Guide. There are many described training spots within the guide. I would suggest Fire Giants overall, but since you don't wish to train there.. some other options include the King Lathas training ground Ogres, Avansies, Moss Giants, Rock Crabs, Ice Giants (for F2P). Those are a few ideas. Some players like Lesser and Greater demons as well, or even dragons. Also, if you have either a high hunting level or a vast supply of cash you can train with red chinchopas at the Ape Atoll dungeon. At the dungeon you range from 200-300k xp per hour, but that is best suited for 85-90+ range.

Slayer is great. It is even better if you spend 300-400k and buy a Black Mask. The mask gives a 15% att/str bonus versus slayer tasks. This can speed up training substantially. :

You recieve 37.5 Runecrafting experience per body tiara made.

If I quit, would I come back? No, I would have quit. Will I quit? No, not unless I get highspeed internet out here. :roll:

Actually, the new maximum combat is to be raised to roughly 138 combat. Also, summoning is said to be used to aid combat and non-combat skills alike.

Here is a quick list. - Full Rune for melee - Rune Scimmy for melee - Rune Pickaxe for mining - Rune Woodcutting Axe for woodcutting - Runes for magic - Bow & arrows for ranging - Some fishing equipment and maybe food if you don't fish your own. - You could buy items to craft just so the skill is raised. - You could also buy ores/bars to smelt/smith just to raise the skill. - You could buy essence to Runecraft, and make more runes. Generally, you can take 1M quite a ways if you spend it productively. I would just use it to raise stats, unless you have a particular item that you would like to save towards, and purchase in the future.

It is possible, but unhealthy. I don't recommend it. Take your time, enjoy the skill, enjoy other aspects in life. :

I briefly checked over your stats (they are quite nice by the way), and have few ideas for your 11M. Generally you could use this on your non-combat skills, or whichever skills you enjoy training. Getting all of your stats to 70 would cost over 11M likely, but you could get a select few to 70, and benefit from them. Now, seeing as most of your stats under 70 can not be bought I will list the following that I believe would be beneficial buyable skills. Herblore- It is definitely nice to have a decent herblore level. 72 is especially nice for range potions. If you can make your own potions it should benefit you in your monster killing, which it seems you like to do. Prayer- Having a high prayer level is a nice perk. It can help you in that time of need, or just generally make slayer tasks and boss kills much simpler. If you like to stake or bounty hunt, prayer can be a godsend. In boss fights such as the godwars bosses, and barrows runs, prayer is a must. Runecraft- Runecrafting is more of an investment skill as far as buyables go. You can invest some cash in the skill and make 2.5-3x the amount invested at lower levels. This can be beneficial if you are capable of withstanding levelling the stat itself. Smithing- Generally not very useful at the moment, but it can be beneficial for making range ammunition. Magic- A multi-tool of skills. There are 3 separate books in which you can cast a variety of spells. Having a higher magic level obviously allows you to cast a wider array of spells, and reap the benefits. Range- I have recently become addicted to ranging. The ability to induce high damage for relatively low costs is great for killing high-level monsters and bosses. Your range is already 80, so it has hit the point where it begins to become a useful skill (in my opinion). That was more-so just a list of ideas. You could not use it on a skill even, and either save it, use it for current combat needs, or maybe throw it in your MTK coffers. The choice is yours. Personally, I have a nice wad of cash saved away for summoning just in case it catches my eye. :

I don't believe that is particularly the reason. I am guessing that summoning will have a relative cost to levelling it, and only in the higher levels will you possibly pay off those costs with the benefits. Your opinion on it does make sense though.

Yes.. they are meant as a means to keep people out of our banks. If someone manages to get onto your account, not having a bank pin certainly won't keep a person from accessing your bank. Mine saved me once, hopefully it never has a reason to in the future.

I liked the article. A good read like the rest. : Many valid points, and it relates to the problems that we all see.

Heh, ranked #23 in Hp at "86.3" combat. :

We could always train our skills and runecraft our own nature runes, or even train our woodcutting and fletching to supply our own yew longs. Training a combat skill without actually being in combat should require some cash, and potential loss. It is possible to train magic without any loss at all. :

Sounds bizarre. Anything is possible though. I wonder what I'd report if there were no more rules to break. :roll:

Very Nice. I myself recieved d-legs at metals on Christmas. 4 of my friends have also gotten a d-legs drop in the past 2 days at metals. :shock:

Hah! You actually are doing Astrals to 91! Congrats and good luck. :

If you have a bit of cash, train at metal dragons. If you don't liek the suggestion, it is your fault. :P You're the one who got me addicted. I just did my part in getting my friends addicted. :

Congratulations to everyone. :thumbsup: Do us proud, and have a Happy New Year!

1k Emmy (e) and 100-200 Diamond (e) bolts should be plenty. Good luck with the fire cape. :

Sadly it isn't the fault of the game. It is definitely wise to balance out the various ways you spend your time. Do what you enjoy, but don't try too much of a good thing. Sure, all work and no play can make life dull.. but all play and no work isn't even life by my standards. I'm glad you've recently found some other hobbies that you enjoy. :

My advice is just to be mature and ignore it. Be a poster who makes the Tip.it community a great place. There isn't a whole lot that can be done about immature players, sadly. Just avoid stooping down to their level. As for players becoming more offensive.. well.. some of the latest updates have annoyed a lot of players. I am not saying they should take out their aggression on the community.. just saying that some people aren't mature enough to vent frustrations in a constructive manner. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. (I'm late, but better now that never.) :

I love the capes that you guys made (they look worth getting). However, something makes me think that it will be a gross tie-dye colour. :XD: *Looks at mug icons* A bright yellow cape with cyan trim. :-X

If it was optional, I would not pay an extra $10 to see the sky. I do not believe Jagex would come out with this, because there are many older computers that it simply would not work efficiently for.