Vanquisher74 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hello everyone, I rarely create threads questioning the logic of RuneScape or RuneScape in general. However, I decided to post what was on my mind. I am questioning the consistency of repairing the Dragon Square Shield and the Dragon Platebody. Primary Information (Repairing): * Dragon Plate Body - 92 Smithing, Blast Fusion Hammer, Dragon Forge * Dragon Square Shield - 62 Smithing, Hammer, Anvil Secondary Information (Equivalent Requirements): * Rune Full Helmet - 92 Smithing, Hammer, Anvil * Mithril Battle Axe - 62 Smithing, Hammer, Anvil Now as you can see here and known for a while by many, it doesn't take high smithing to repair, or fuse, the two halves of the Dragon Square Shield back together. However, it takes a high smithing level to repair, or fuse, the three parts of the Dragon Plate Body back together. Okay I can deal with that. However... I remember reading about someone questioning Jagex as to why a Dragon Square Shield can be split into two parts in the first place. The response said about the origin of the Dragon Metal not being known and the ignorance as to if there are magical properties to Dragon Metal. However, if the reason for both the Dragon Square Shield and Dragon Plate Body being split in the first place had to do with magical properties, why doesn't the Dragon Square Shield require a Blast Fusion Hammer and Dragon Forge to be repaired like the Dragon Plate Body? It's too late for Jagex to go back and change anything but maybe the Smithing Level. So bringing it up isn't much use, but this is what was on my mind. Brett Famous Sightings - Metal Dragons - Tears Of Guthix - Treasure Trails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Hello everyone, I rarely create threads questioning the logic of RuneScape or RuneScape in general. However, I decided to post what was on my mind. I am questioning the consistency of repairing the Dragon Square Shield and the Dragon Platebody. Primary Information (Repairing): * Dragon Plate Body - 92 Smithing, Blast Fusion Hammer, Dragon Forge * Dragon Square Shield - 62 Smithing, Hammer, Anvil Secondary Information (Equivalent Requirements): * Rune Full Helmet - 92 Smithing, Hammer, Anvil * Mithril Battle Axe - 62 Smithing, Hammer, Anvil Now as you can see here and known for a while by many, it doesn't take high smithing to repair, or fuse, the two halves of the Dragon Square Shield back together. However, it takes a high smithing level to repair, or fuse, the three parts of the Dragon Plate Body back together. Okay I can deal with that. However... I remember reading about someone questioning Jagex as to why a Dragon Square Shield can be split into two parts in the first place. The response said about the origin of the Dragon Metal not being known and the ignorance as to if there are magical properties to Dragon Metal. However, if the reason for both the Dragon Square Shield and Dragon Plate Body being split in the first place had to do with magical properties, why doesn't the Dragon Square Shield require a Blast Fusion Hammer and Dragon Forge to be repaired like the Dragon Plate Body? It's too late for Jagex to go back and change anything but maybe the Smithing Level. So bringing it up isn't much use, but this is what was on my mind. Brett its consistant PLATE body SQUARE shield, not Chainbody. also square = 2 pieces so say 30 smith levels per piece which is 60 smith, and the plate is 3 pieces so 90 smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daigotsu Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 There's a long-standing conspiracy theory about how the halves of the square shield visually look like they should form a kite, not a square, and that perhaps just smithing them together is a lossy process, making a smaller shield than it should. Has anyone tried taking the shield halves to the dragon forge to see if there's a hidden dragon kiteshield update in there? Not that I expect anything to come of it, of course, but it's an amusing thought. D 2009 Member Goals: Undetermined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 There's a long-standing conspiracy theory about how the halves of the square shield visually look like they should form a kite, not a square, and that perhaps just smithing them together is a lossy process, making a smaller shield than it should. Has anyone tried taking the shield halves to the dragon forge to see if there's a hidden dragon kiteshield update in there? Not that I expect anything to come of it, of course, but it's an amusing thought. D pretty sure the dragonfire shield was said to be the kiteshield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intriguing Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 There's a long-standing conspiracy theory about how the halves of the square shield visually look like they should form a kite, not a square, and that perhaps just smithing them together is a lossy process, making a smaller shield than it should. Has anyone tried taking the shield halves to the dragon forge to see if there's a hidden dragon kiteshield update in there? Not that I expect anything to come of it, of course, but it's an amusing thought. D pretty sure the dragonfire shield was said to be the kiteshield Because it looks like a kiteshield and everything.. And even if it did, the DFS's stats are too good to be dragon armour. Seriously, who said that the DFS was the kiteshield? Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekoverlord Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Im kind of upset you have to repair dragon anyway. Rune doesnt need to be repaired, and is cheaper, and is just as sufficient. If you dont have the smithing levels, i wouldnt even get a D plate or D sheild. And, if the DFS is the kitesheild, im quite let down :| 98% Of teenagers surround their minds with rap music, if you're part of the 2% that stayed with rock, put this in your signature, ROCK IS BETTER!Runescape has policies now?First barrows drop 12/12/08 - Aharims Robeskirt FTW XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Im kind of upset you have to repair dragon anyway. Rune doesnt need to be repaired, and is cheaper, and is just as sufficient. If you dont have the smithing levels, i wouldnt even get a D plate or D sheild. And, if the DFS is the kitesheild, im quite let down :| to be honest im disappointed with the whole dragon set, i want barrows boots then im happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromagus Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 First of all, you shouldn't expect too much logic in a fantasy game. Second of all, let's look at these dragon items. The dragon square shield comes in two halves, and all that you're doing is repairing it. You're not smelting the metal, hammering it into shape, and putting together the pieces. You're just repairing a crack. The dragon plate is made using a special tool at a special forge, so you can't compare that to smithing regular smithing either. My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkbullet3 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 You're just repairing a crack. :roll: So much money for such terrible quality. Jk. ^ Blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Observer Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 First of all, you shouldn't expect too much logic in a fantasy game. Second of all, let's look at these dragon items. The dragon square shield comes in two halves, and all that you're doing is repairing it. You're not smelting the metal, hammering it into shape, and putting together the pieces. You're just repairing a crack. The dragon plate is made using a special tool at a special forge, so you can't compare that to smithing regular smithing either. Yep, that's what I'm thinking as well. Instead of making it from scratch, you're making it from two perfectly formed pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenove Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 still really high req and its hard to get smsithing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 still really high req and its hard to get smsithing up im glad its high i cant smith it myself but if i have nothing to aspire to then i will never gain levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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