me Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Older folks may remember this, but while the Jagex name officially stands for Java Gaming Experts, it was originally created by Andrew Gower as an acronym of "Java Audio+Graphics Extension": ...Which by late '99 became: ...And is now: Mechscape World (the original MechScape fansite) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Kinda like how the acronym of DVD changed from Digital Video Disc to Versitile. Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oh, JAGeX also stood for "JAGeX Audio+Graphics Extension" making it a recursive acronym: Mechscape World (the original MechScape fansite) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz_knight Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Kinda like how the acronym of DVD changed from Digital Video Disc to Versitile. i thought it changed to video from versatile :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooferfish Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Kinda like how the acronym of DVD changed from Digital Video Disc to Versitile. i thought it changed to video from versatile :shock: Yay Ot! Neat to see the logo, and the whole company, morph. I used to love the screen in RSC that said Runescape was updated. It was really nicely done. Now we have pictures like that all over :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 i thought it changed to video from versatile :shock: The name DVD came from "digital visual disc", but the official specification doesn't define it as meaning anything. The official press release from 1995 said it meant "digital versatile disc". In 1999 they said DVD just meant DVD, but on their website they repeat that it means "digital versatile disc". Neat to see the logo, and the whole company, morph. Yeah. Andrew Gower originally used the Jagex name as a sole trader, and Jagex the company was originally called Meaujo (492) Limited. Mechscape World (the original MechScape fansite) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utopianflame Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Yeah. Andrew Gower originally used the Jagex name as a sole trader, and Jagex the company was originally called Meaujo (492) Limited. I assume they bought a pre-registered off the shelf company and changed the name to Jagex. there are no stupid questions just way too many inquisitive idiots balance is scary to people who like things easy for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I assume they bought a pre-registered off the shelf company and changed the name to Jagex. I'd assumed that it was a company that Constant Tedder set up, but it has never been explained. I am unfamiliar with the practice you refer to. Mechscape World (the original MechScape fansite) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utopianflame Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I assume they bought a pre-registered off the shelf company and changed the name to Jagex. I'd assumed that it was a company that Constant Tedder set up, but it has never been explained. I am unfamiliar with the practice you refer to. Its a service accountants and some specialised companies offer sometimes, basically they register Private limited companies with companies house (the registrar) and sell them onto people wishing to set up a private limited company for a fee to save them the hassle of the paper work. there are no stupid questions just way too many inquisitive idiots balance is scary to people who like things easy for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oh, I didn't know it meant something different at first, but I must admit, Java Gaming Experts is much better. Heh, you learn something new every day. ~ W ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_sunny Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I still remember playing their first games, especially that game where you're a helicopter/plane and you are going through all these rocks and slopes you have to dodge while shooting enemies. Kind of odd, I also started a classic account back then but got frustrated and quit before completing the tutorial. Back then, players had to wait in line to talk to the NPCs, so as you can imagine I was stuck behind 20 people, and when I tried to click on him, it always said "It isn't your turn yet." A few months later they fixed that and I eventually got past the tutorial. I remember having fun with the 'follow' option and following this random woman around with a wizard's hat asking her for money. By popular demand, this signature is back- however I currently do not have a blog up at the moment and if I did I wouldn't update it. Sorry, the sig links to nowhere :( . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Interesting, but I hardly see the point of a whole new topic for this. IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvl3Tribal Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Interesting. I also like Java Gaming Experts better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenkana Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I still remember playing their first games, especially that game where you're a helicopter/plane and you are going through all these rocks and slopes you have to dodge while shooting enemies.Doesn't that describe a majority of most early PC, turbografix, Sega, and NES games? If the CORPORAL beast is this hard, imagine how hard a GENERAL or COLONEL beast would be. a corporal is not even an admirable rank in armies that use that ranking system. Yeah, it is a pking minigame, so any arguments anybody makes will probably be biased.The best way this will end :Everybody just says,"I'm not arguing with you anymore, goodbye."The worst way this will end: I don't really know, psychological warfare? Worldwide thermonuclear war? Pie eating contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@Dan3HitU Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Kinda like how the acronym of DVD changed from Digital Video Disc to Versitile. Started with Digital Visual Disc, then officially got named Versitile, now people think it's Video when it's still Versitile. [-- DYNAMIC SIGNATURES FOR RUNESCAPE 3 & OLDSCHOOL 2007 RUNESCAPE --] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssjvegito636 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I remember the late '99 logo. I also remember playing their board games frequently. I miss them. ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3hitm4g3u Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I still remember playing their first games, especially that game where you're a helicopter/plane and you are going through all these rocks and slopes you have to dodge while shooting enemies.Doesn't that describe a majority of most early PC, turbografix, Sega, and NES games? Actually sega had a lot of variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wow, I never knew that. However, I like Java Gaming Exports better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow, I never knew that. However, I like Java Gaming Exports better. Better than Java Gaming Experts? Mechscape World (the original MechScape fansite) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimmyTheDuck Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow, I never knew that. However, I like Java Gaming Exports better. Better than Java Gaming Experts? :lol: And well, this is interesting :thumbup: I'm not sure why I don't have anything else to say :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Wow, I never knew that. However, I like Java Gaming Exports better. Better than Java Gaming Experts? Easy mistake I make all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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