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That's actually what I want. I primarily look at the quest database here to find out what items to include when I'm going to a quest (unless it's a new quest) because I despise a lot of walking back and forth to get one item at a time. But sometimes, I do get stuck, particularly on some totally non-logical parts. That's where I look for the hints. I don't go to another popular fansite for quest hints, because they post the whole solution, almost "in your face": I really like the "show/hide" feature for quest solutions here. But when I do need a hint, it's still a spoiler because the whole solution is given to me. I may do things in a different order, so while scanning for the part where I am stuck, I see solutions to part of the quest I haven't attempted yet. What Jagex is offering is exactly what I want: it's a hint for the exact place in the quest where you are stuck. They even offer a "full solution" to the current step in the quest you are facing, which rightly should be limited by a points system. Now, as far as that points system for non-spoiler hints.... -M

Why is it something to worry about? If Tip.it, or any other fansite, is #1 to you, then you do not need to go anywhere else: Tip.it will still be here. However, if you are like the majority of the people who come here and RuneScape is why you visit Tip.it, then this is addition is wonderful news. Fansites fill a void, and will always be imperfect in doing so. If Jagex can officially support things, then the FANS (customers) benefit. Isn't that what's most important? The Zezima interview was neat, but not anything super-spectacular. He gave good advice: set goals, and work to achieve them. That's information useful in RuneScape and in life, but it's also advice most parents would also give. But the interview shows that he's just another guy who plays RuneScape, like any of the rest of us, so leave him alone and let him play in peace. -M

Actually, they should not be endorsed. Material from the fansites, if useful, should be incorporated (with all necessary permissions, etc) into the official site. Jagex has a responsibility to its customers. They cannot endorse a fansite and encourage people to visit that fansite if they can't ensure the quality, security, and availability of that fansite. I think the recent information leak incident illustrates that very well, and will further convince Jagex not to endorse third-parties. I personally like Tip.it the best, and was disappointed to hear about the leak. But I still don't think Jagex should endorse Tip.it, or any other fansite. Fansites won't disappear, they will just have to offer unique content. So RuneScape improves, Fansites improve, and fans/customers benefit. -M