I thought, and a question came to my mind: Why aren't there horses in Runescape, I mean kind of horses you can ride with and the would move faster than a human running, and maby you could even battle on horses... :anxious:

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He asked a question, and it's not a "yes/no" question.

 

 

 

I'm not quite sure, but I think it has something to do with the programming of the game. Java can only go so far.

 

 

 

EDIT: Sorry, wasn't quite sure, as I said. Thanks to darkdude below for correction.

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He asked a question, and it's not a "yes/no" question.

 

 

 

I'm not quite sure, but I think it has something to do with the programming of the game. Java can only go so far.

 

 

 

Why do people bring this up all the time? It's a bunch of rubbish, Java is one of the most versatile languages, horse riding in this game is something that wouldn't be hard to do.

 

 

 

It's not going to be added, it's been suggested thousands of times before and Jagex have said they won't put it in as it doesn't add anything new to the game, with all the teleporting methods you're never far from your destination, horses are NOT needed.

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He asked a question, and it's not a "yes/no" question.

 

 

 

I'm not quite sure, but I think it has something to do with the programming of the game. Java can only go so far.

 

 

 

 

 

i agree, spamming a bit?

I'm sure they have the ability to create horses, but it's been suggested soooooo often that any mention of horses is met with massive hostility.

 

 

 

The main thing it would mess with is agility...

Getting around is already easy enough, why do we need horses?

There are already enough ways to get around, in my opinion.

 

 

 

Personally, I don't like the idea of horses in RuneScape. However, other people may have different opinions.

Paul/Andrew Gower already adressed this issue back in 2002-2003, the reason is quite simple: The screen lag would be massive with up to 100 people on your screen all moving at different speeds.

 

 

 

Especially when done in Java programming language. The runescape client is 100% dependant on your CPU power and does not utilize a graphics card at all.

 

 

 

This might work in a game like WoW, but remember that's a game that comes with 5 CD's and totals over 4gb in file size, is coded in C++ and utilizes GPU (graphics processing units) and CPU (central processing unit).

 

 

 

RuneScape is a java applet you can access from a web browser.

You could have a mini-game type of thing, with horses, like castle wars on horses. Or they could just have a big last man standing tournament! :D

Also, the idea of releasing an update on the basis of "sound's cool" is just a waste of time.

Also, the idea of releasing an update on the basis of "sound's cool" is just a waste of time.

 

 

 

I agree, but horses would be cool! :D

Just as BlueLancer said, this would be an idea taken from World of Warcraft, where you could train how to ride a horse then buy one.It depends on your level and also you must have 100 gp WOW money, that would make about 1 M Runescape(if not more).There are enough ways to reach the different the corners of the world.

Just as BlueLancer said, this would be an idea taken from World of Warcraft, where you could train how to ride a horse then buy one.It depends on your level and also you must have 100 gp WOW money, that would make about 1 M Runescape(if not more).There are enough ways to reach the different the corners of the world.

 

 

 

Hmm, so if any of us bring ourselves over to WOW we'll be broke... :D By the way you could just say that horses are a certain price, not judge it on WOW. :D

 

Especially when done in Java programming language. The runescape client is 100% dependant on your CPU power

 

 

 

Firstly the fact that it's written in Java has nothing to do with it using only the CPU. It's just JAGeX opted to write their own software renderer as opposed to using hardware supported APIs.

 

 

 

Second to whoever said that it's taking an idea from WoW do you really think that WoW is THE only MMORPG to have implemented mounts like horses?

 

 

 

Thirdly horses are a stupid idea, as someone has already said, there are already plenty of ways to get around.

*Points to lag*

 

 

 

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Can I just say and suggest you actually think properly next time you decide to actually think?

 

Everyone's asked this before, it's been answered countless times. There will be no horses, so there's no need for a discussion.

Second to whoever said that it's taking an idea from WoW do you really think that WoW is THE only MMORPG to have implemented mounts like horses?

 

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i don't understand why everything Jagex does is 'taken from WoW' i bet WoW copied tonnes of things -.-

 

and atm i can't see horses being in the game unless it's either a minigame (chariot racing or jousting [something along them lines]) or npc's using them.

Jagex already said this is one of the updates they're not doing or they don't let players discuss because it's unrealistic.

 

IIRC it was on the RSOF.

Horses would be a cool update imo. IT would be fun to see everyone riding around on horses.

 

 

 

The only reason jagex havent released then is that it is not needed and a large amount of coading would be needed. Would have so many bugs but the idea is simple but good.

Next time you have a thought, let it go.

 

 

 

Beyond Ron White's advice, if everyone had a horse then the servers would lag so bad that noone would be able to enjoy their gameplay. Besides, certain areas are inappropriate for horses like dungeons and the desert.

I know some of you say it's stupid, but you all would like to see horses, wouldn't you? :D

 

 

 

EDIT: Would horses not be better in the desert? (By the way if you mean the desert part after Al Kharid, then OK, no question.)

I know some of you say it's stupid, but you all would like to see horses, wouldn't you? :D

 

 

 

To be honest no i won't. I would prefer a white Alsatian (German Shephard Dog) over a horse anyday :

 

 

 

I said white Alsatian because my old dog called Skye was one (just thought i'd say that to avoid racial noobs :XD: )

ok shall we just stick to the horses whe already have and leave it at that? :roll:

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