Drakolord7 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Picture Article They are using RS as a pawn for anti-video gaming. Also, in the screen of the kids computer, it looks like theres a shy :ohnoes: :shock: Join Future Update News! The longest running update speculation thread on the RSOF, currently on its 24 EditionQFC 16-17-671-59680498Thanks to Killerwat for the sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotch_Blade Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 How Interesting Brings up some good points though. IMO I wish it was WoW My Gamercard | Click for Blog | Mining Guide | Illumination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_of_cow Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Well there is some people who do play alot but i would nver let them catch a picture of me playing runescape lol :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian5kamikaze Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 omg its zezima. Quit. PM me if you play The Conduit to exchange friend codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchainmail Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nerd moment of the day: Is that Karamja? and he's playing with public off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubeMage128 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nerd moment of the day: Is that Karamja? and he's playing with public off? Porbably. The photographer most likely forced him to turn it off because the readers wouldn't be able to see the scenery behind the thick cloud of spam and obscenity. :XD: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winner5555 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nerd moment of the day: Is that Karamja? and he's playing with public off? Yeah it is, and not to be stereotypical or anything, but seeing how many players there are on karamja docks, I'd say thats a f2p world, and he probably doesn't play 12 hours a day while still being f2p. My guess is it's just an example of the people who do play that much, or a major exaggeration. EDIT: just reread, and I noticed it was 12 hours a week, not a day...so my point is invalid. Anyways, your point still holds, and it kind does make RS look like a pawn 621st person to achieve 99 slayer on December 3rd, 2007177th person to 99 summoning on June 21st, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshadow Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nerd moment of the day: Is that Karamja? and he's playing with public off? Technically it is Musa Point. And, judging by the lines you can see on the chat screen, the chat is set to public. However, it might be friends. Oh, I saw that picture and article on CNN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtbrehm Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Whenever I decide to have kids, I would definitely play games with them. 8-) 100% f2p 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedragon8 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 not opening for me... So i'll just agree with whatever the person said above me... :anxious: 3,200 to 99 FishingAchieved August 25, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakolord7 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Does anyone else notice it looks like theres sky? And the graphics look better? Or am I crazy? Join Future Update News! The longest running update speculation thread on the RSOF, currently on its 24 EditionQFC 16-17-671-59680498Thanks to Killerwat for the sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto_the_Phoenix Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Only thing that concerns me with this article is that the parent hasn't reported [to the press] any plans on breaking up this kids' habit. Sure, he said he spends hours a day playing it, and wishes he'd do something more constructive, but what's stopping him from being a parent and putting his foot down? Linux User/Enthusiast | Full-Stack Software Engineer | Stack Overflow Member | GIMP User...Alright, the Elf City update lured me back to RS over a year ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecube Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Why is his monitor so far from his keyboard and mouse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Cheese Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 hmmmmm... 12 hours a week. thats like almost 2 hours a day. not much considering what others play, like me :D but rs isnt that bad. some people play wow 24/7 Thanks SkyFleet for the awsome siggy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xx_Flare_xX Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nerd moment of the day: Is that Karamja? and he's playing with public off? Technically it is Musa Point. And, judging by the lines you can see on the chat screen, the chat is set to public. However, it might be friends. Oh, I saw that picture and article on CNN. Nah it's Definatly Karamja Docks. I've been there soo many times :XD: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazurizi Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 omg its zezima. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohbilleh Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 hmmmmm... 12 hours a week. thats like almost 2 hours a day. not much considering what others play, like me :D but rs isnt that bad. some people play wow 24/7 There was a story about this guy playing 18/7 for months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickyBee32 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Only thing that concerns me with this article is that the parent hasn't reported [to the press] any plans on breaking up this kids' habit. Sure, he said he spends hours a day playing it, and wishes he'd do something more constructive, but what's stopping him from being a parent and putting his foot down? Cause that might be too much effort? Parents often don't bother parenting much these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal_55 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 lol, that article seemed rather pointless, it was just saying what everyone already knew, just in more precise terms. 12 hours a week isn't much, when i was around level 90 i'd sometimes play maybe 6 hours a day( :shame: ), nowadays its more like an hour a week though. : the problem with how little i play is that i'm constantly on youtube or something, and i have a 10G per month download limit. i need to get a hobby :thumbsup: nudist hippy vegan elves who inexplicably wear leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Does anyone else notice it looks like theres sky? And the graphics look better? Or am I crazy? Nope. He's at karamja island docks, and you're seeing the water :) easy mistake. 99 Fishing 11/12/2006 790th fisher to 99Former Tip.it Events team leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudSeller Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Parents don't play with their kids? Many don't - my husband regards computers as things for email & office :roll: . My char has a higher level (combat and all-round) than either of my kids; although none of us put a great number of hours into it these days (We all play LotRO too :wink: ). But we've enjoyed some fun times together and discuss it regularly. Plus it gives me something to talk about with their friends - I suspect most mums don't have a lot in common with their 15 year old's friends but we happily talk RuneScape together when I'm taxi-ing, and I talk to them online as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak_1027 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Parents don't play with their kids? Many don't - my husband regards computers as things for email & office :roll: . My char has a higher level (combat and all-round) than either of my kids; although none of us put a great number of hours into it these days (We all play LotRO too :wink: ). But we've enjoyed some fun times together and discuss it regularly. Plus it gives me something to talk about with their friends - I suspect most mums don't have a lot in common with their 15 year old's friends but we happily talk RuneScape together when I'm taxi-ing, and I talk to them online as well. It's great to see I'm not alone ...I too am a mom ...I have 2 boys who play, and started playing because an older friend of ours suggested this game for them, I tried it to see if it was ok for them and have been playing ever since. I am not one of those parents who think anything on-line is evil ...it is the world kids are growing up in, and as long as they learn to set limits for themselves and not spend their whole life in front of the computer, I don't see a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallettheif Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I say we stab someone in the face. The game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakka102 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'm sure I've played more than 24 hours (or whatever it said) in a week, and I do just fine in life. It's just a bunch of parents getting riled up again. Some people just have more time than others and for every kid that plays games ALOT there are 5 that don't, don't worry so much about it and let people do what they want with their lives :roll: Parents are usually more mature and don't see the point of gaming. However, with this newer generation, I feel we'll see many more gamers that are old when this generation gets older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'm sure I've played more than 24 hours (or whatever it said) in a week, and I do just fine in life. It's just a bunch of parents getting riled up again. Some people just have more time than others and for every kid that plays games ALOT there are 5 that don't, don't worry so much about it and let people do what they want with their lives :roll: Parents are usually more mature and don't see the point of gaming. However, with this newer generation, I feel we'll see many more gamers that are old when this generation gets older. Agreed. We are now in a generation gap; pre and post computer age. The average computer gamer (I'd say age 13-18?), including me, has grown up with computers, but anyone much older than that grew up in an environment when computers were too simple and games like RS was inconceivable (We're talking before the original Game Boy). As a result, there is a distinct drop of computer gamers beyond 18 or so, so this result was kinda obvious anyway. Parents never grew up with computer games, so they are mentally reluctant to partake in such a new experience. Of course, some parents have accepted the change and now readily enjoy computer/video gaming with their children, but that, as the survey proved, is a minority. Personally, looking at the article, it doesn't actually seem to hit out at gamers. It actually hits out at parents for not adapting for their children. If it was focusing on addiction, WoW would be featured, not Runescape. *Disappears in a puff of smoke before the WoW brigade flame me* ~ W ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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