Was thinking earlier about summoning and how much of a cash drain it is, but then I realised Jagex did say there would be other updates...

 

 

 

Firstly they have stated the skill is "similar to prayer". Obviously in terms of combat level this is the case but after the release yesterday we found out it is also similar in the way you have to kill monsters for a drop, however you don't get bones, you get charms. No-one seems to have that much of an issue with this.

 

 

 

Secondly, and the major issue to players, is the crystal shards needed, the 8 for the Dreadfowl means 400gp to make the pouch. Surely there is a better way to get these shards. Then it dawned on me that the Behind The Scenes article mentioned an update to the Isfandar area. Last time I checked there was a huge crystal building in Isfandar serving no purpose whatsoever. Maybe we will be able to make our shards there? Few points on this theory.

 

 

 

1. - Jagex are rewarding higher "skilled" players. 30k trade limit for all quests and Swan Song will give you fastest pouch making way in the game to name but 2. To access the Elven lands you need to be pretty highly skilled, this gives higher players the bonus of cheaper crystal where other players can still buy summoning if they wish.

 

 

 

2. - There is an obliesk is Isfandar. Why? Well out the way from a bank, nearest being Lleyta but even then its a long walk through a hazardous forest. If we do gain access to the Elven City (forget the name) there will no doubtedly be a bank there.

 

 

 

3. - There is too much money in the game. Construction went some way to ridding some of this. Hunter I believe was never really meant to be a serious money making skill. I think it was meant to be more like thieving, a bit of pocket money. However since someone discovered powertraining with Red Chinchompas it has been seriously profitable. Even further strength can be added to this argument when Jagex nerfed the red chins. Summoning is currently sapping money at what can be described an extorionate rate. Main reason for this? The crystal shards.

 

 

 

4. - February will bring the 2nd half of the skill and the end of January the update to Isfandar. This gives Jagex up to a month of getting rid of a lot of cash.

 

 

 

What are your thoughts?

 

 

 

Personally I have got Summoning to 16 and will keep it there until I know exactly what Jagex have planned. Until then I will carry on as I was.

Im kind of the same way I have alot of other goals I'm going to meet before I look to much father into training summoning. By the time I've finished my goals should be time for the next update. And upon update Hopefully (and more than likely) there will be a better to train summoning.

 

 

 

In no way am I complaining about its current route. I like that its a challenging skill. But im not going to poor countless hours of wasted time and earned money if its going to be easier and more accessible in just a month.