I think this is a poor update. It seems to me that Jagex has become quite desperate for a solution to this macroing essence problem, so they've decided to introduce a new essence mining system that disadvantages a majority of players, in that f2p players can only mine the 'normal ess'. Thus another money-maker in the very limited list for f2p players has been extinguished. Jagex repeats quite often how real money exchanging for rs gp disadvantages honest players? yes i couldnt agree more, but then they solve the problem with a system that does the same..disadvantages honest players. I think a better alternative should be dreamt up, o and making the appearance of the 'normal ess' & 'pure ess' look the same..? lets all welcome another scammable option that has just recently entered the game :roll: