UGotPwnedYar Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 This week's bumper update brings a completely new look to the bustling city of Varrock and the surrounding lands, so take a moment out of your training to admire the freshly restored grandeur of the palace of King Roald and his - ahem - charming Queen Ellamaria. Outside the palace, the artisans and merchants of the city have had their shops refitted, from the glowing warmth of Horvik's smithy to the unkempt mess of the sword shop (apparently some people would rather play with weapons than tidy their rooms). Even the Dancing Donkey Inn, that disreputable domain of dodgy delinquents, got its due decorations. In the southern districts of the city, where thieves and muggers from the Black Arm and Phoenix gangs roam the streets, the renovation of Varrock has shown up the grit and grime that years of neglect have brought to this ancient city. Tatty clotheslines span the alleyways, derelict and ruined buildings approach collapse and flea-ridden dogs are poised with tails a-wag, ready to harass you (and your cat). The update doesn't stop at the walls of Varrock. Further afield, there's a new look for the Jolly Boar Inn (your last chance for a pint before the Wilderness, but watch out for the astonishingly unpleasant cook), the Lumber Yard, the Cooking Guild and the Mining spots south of the city. The sawing, hammering and general hubbub of construction has been affecting the Varrock Museum over the past few months. Strange crates have been turning up and lots of people going in and out muttering about display 20 or how that skeleton was so hard to rig together. Finally, as the dust settles and the new museum is unveiled you will be allowed to explore the mysteries of RuneScape's history. Find out things that have never been revealed before, earn more rewards for old quests, clean Dig Site finds and contribute to the displays in the museum or answer quizzes to learn about the beasts of RuneScape. Whatever you do in the museum you'll find lots of information is available from the information booth just inside the door. The timeline section of the Museum should be of special interest, as for the first time it will present RuneScape's history in one location (not to mention all the pretty exhibits to keep you entertained). This will be updated regularly to keep the Museum the definitive location for knowledge about RuneScape's history. So what are you waiting for? Explore and learn while having fun and still getting those levels! Visit the Varrock Museum today! Note: If you were in Varrock before the update, you might find yourself teleported to a safe spot. Don't worry, this is just a precaution to make sure you don't find yourself embedded in a new wall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In other news... Due to competition from nearby sellers, Davon in Brimhaven is now more generous and will offer better prices to the players who've completed at least one set of tasks in the Karamja Achievement Diary. A bug has been fixed in players' houses to stop the rune display case from appearing in the wrong place when a staircase was added. Also shades in Mort'ton can no longer attack players from a great distance. The Ardougne Zoo fence has been repaired and some holes have been fixed to stop any animals escaping. There has been a fix for players who've completed the Dream Mentor quest. The Dream spell in the Lunar Spellbook will now break when you auto-retaliate against a monster or another player. Previously, if you were having a quick nap and a foe attacked you, you would fight back but still be in a dreamy state. Cows and calves nearby to the Crafting Guild are now closer to the ground and can happily munch on grass again instead of hovering around. In addition Captain Donnie's Eye has been relocated back in his head and an evergreen tree that previously defied gravity on Miscellania has now been firmly rooted. The ring of life will no longer teleport you out of the TzHaar Fight Cave. As it's a safe minigame, there's no particular reason you should need to be saved by the ring of life. Finally, we've updated the look of the secure login form to better fit in with the rest of the website. (Taken from Runescape.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epeeflecher Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 The new look is awesome :shock: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I love the new Varrock!! Next graphic update, Lumbridge? Thbbbt!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudwolf Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thbbbt!! :P Leave teh poor dog alone :P Nice new update :) 'It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.'Aristotle VVVV Blog VVVVhttp://forum.tip.it/viewtopic.php?t=742 ... highlight= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pb0b Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 varrock look SICK!!!!!! they did an awesome job :D nice work jagex :thumbsup: =D> proud owner of a wc cape since 24/02/2007 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProZac_Rehab Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Jagex did great! If there becomes a rant bout varrock, i wonder what they would say... perhaps that the dog isn't detailed enough? or that the fountain was better before? New varrock is worth an applause =D> I only hoped that varrock would have become darker, the southern part should be dirtyer imo.. but the way it is, it rox! BUT DON'T TOUCH LUMBY!!! RIP my main Xprozaccx. Still Dreaming of Farming CapeConfucius say: "Crowded elevator smell different to a midget" xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightchucky Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Lumbridge was actually the first area to have renewed graphics. Though that was a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoe325 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Lumbridge was actually the first area to have renewed graphics. Though that was a while ago. True, and I believe Edgeville was next.. :-k Quest cape obtained at combat level 83, march 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE03 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Indeed, it looks great. [spoiler=Stats:]Updated December 22, 2011: Total level - 1442 - 170M+ XP , Combat level - 115Combat skills: Attack - 90, Defence - 99 (24.45m+ XP), Strength - 90, Constitution - 99 (16.42M+ XP) Ranged - 99 (13.32M+ XP), Prayer - 60, Magic - 99 (13.25M+ XP)Non-Combat skills: Cooking - 99 (13.80M+ XP), Woodcutting - 99 (31.95M+ XP), Fishing - 90, Firemaking - 99 (24.82M+), Crafting - 90, Smithing - 90, Mining - 85, Runecrafting - 60, Dungeoneering - 85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myeroboman Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 i could summarize this easily. the good, the bad, and the ugly. the good: new wheat field behind chef's guild, quicker xp if you make pies now!!! Newspapers are now readable if you wanna take a look at the newest updates. city is now fun to explore due to update. museum looks pretty decent (check it out if you haven't!!). varrock monastry now looks like an austin powers jiggy bed. yeah baby??? Champ's guild got redone, new blue look is decent, however no major upgrades to it. the bad: they didn't put any milk/egg spawns near the chef's guild. cake making is still a pain as it was before. guards may look new, but still same drops. they should've added new varrock guard armor. varrock museum now features only one floor to see for f2p. the ugly: with newspapers out, noobs will once again try to sell them in w1 for high prices. it's pretty much the new willow comp, except with more ink. with the change in the graphics, noobs will be looking for people to direct them around, aka, it's pretty much a lumbridge now without as much begging. my other tip.it thing which i just found out the p/w to is myeman60... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwreeTak Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 It's GGGRRRREEEEAAATTT!!!! No need for a long post here \ . Add me if you so wish: SwreeTak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fekambard Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 It's GGGRRRREEEEAAATTT!!!! No need for a long post here \ . Short, Sweet and to the Point. : ~Angat14~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlanders Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Isn't there already like 4 topics about this... 2480+ total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest User Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Update = aesthetically pleasing = good \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleasher10 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 It was good until a point. The chef's guild and the new look is awesome, but then I went to the museum. And as if p2p didn't already have more than half of the map, they now give it an exclusive building in the heart of Varrock. You can't blame them though, they are a business after all. :( http://www.google.com/trends?q=runescap ... f+warcraftWe win. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embraced Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I love it. :) P2P offers more and better ways of making money than f2p. That's one of the cons you just have to play with if you don't feel like having 1 bigmac meal less per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc_comix_yo Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I like the whole city, except the fountain. The whole flatness thing just doesn't appeal to me -- I wanted a huge vertical fountain. I find for a city's centerpiece, it should be grand, not crawling with people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbfgraphx14 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Looks really nice, and once we get used to it, it will seem even better :D Tbfgraphx14Happy to find I'm not the only one who eats glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanGM Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I really like it. Personally, I think there going to update Falador next, since it's probably the second most popular city. After that, probably Ardougne or some Members place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malo2 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I love the new Varrock!! Next graphic update, Lumbridge? Thbbbt!! :PLumbridge was already updated sleeping beauty =; Lumbridge was actually the first area to have renewed graphics. Though that was a while ago. True, and I believe Edgeville was next.. :-k next was the portsarim area, followed by fally, I don't think edgeville even had an upgrade? Alkhadrid is most likely next. Lastfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoswellCrash Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Kinda out done Falador.. well almost lol It is great. P.S Falador has already been updated :XD: - Twitter | RuneScape FB Group | My PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeroh Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I do think that Varrok looks older, but significantly better. The fountain looks cooler too. :P Retired from runescape. I will be on every now and then though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkn0wnwarrior Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I really like it. Personally, I think there going to update Falador next, since it's probably the second most popular city. After that, probably Ardougne or some Members place.Falador has been done. Anyway, I have to admit that Jagex did a great job with this one. Bravo =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomy Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 The grass is too gray imo. Overall really awesome. Doomy edit: I like sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkfr0mafar Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Unlike everyone else i dont like the new varrock look... Although the graphics look much nicer, its all much to dark and depressing for me. Even at the brightest option, its still very dark. End Of Year, F2P lvl 3 skiller. Other account, Pkfr0mafar, EX noob-PKer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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