70kyews Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm not asking if it's going to happen, but just if it would be possible for Jagex to do it anytime in the future. I'm sure some uber-h4xx0rs have done it, but would it actually be possible for Jagex to release runescape as a console game and use xbox live as a server? LOL. This could take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongusan Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 idk i doubt it though, if they did it would have to be a whole different server or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncdar2 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Jagex stated themself that they aren't putting RS on a council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoo Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 idk i doubt it though, if they did it would have to be a whole different server or something +1 Although, it would mean that would attract more players and more people would be able to use HD :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Ryan20 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 the whole benefit of runescape is that it is easily accessible this would crush this principle thus i dont believe they would do this, off topic these smileys are ftw :thumbsup: \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuriqiu Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Doubtful, one of RS's biggest success is that it is a browser game based on a java engine. That allows alot of people to afford to play it. Going to the Xbox or PS3 would mean it would require people to buy a $200-600 gaming system, a $60 game, and a whole new set of complicated controls. Many people will not be able to afford that and will stay with the browser based version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70kyews Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 the whole benefit of runescape is that it is easily accessible this would crush this principle thus i dont believe they would do this, off topic these smileys are ftw :thumbsup: \ How would it make it less accessible? The majority of people could still play it on their computer, but people would have the option of playing it on an xbox or ps3. LOL. This could take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balazeal Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Never. Jagex programmed Runescape in Java, converting Runescape into a console game would mean Jagex would have to re-create Runescape from the ground up. I'll just name the most obvious problems. 1.Control Scheme: How would that even work? There aren't enough buttons on console controllers to fully adapt. Would Runescape become one of those, First Person Action RPG games? 2.Jagex and their rules: Even though Jagex probably wouldn't add voice detection, if they did, I'm sure we'd all be perm-muted in a matter of days. 100% F2P99 Defense, Tuesday February 10th 200999 Attack, Tuesday May 26th 200962,189th to get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Ryan20 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 the whole benefit of runescape is that it is easily accessible this would crush this principle thus i dont believe they would do this, off topic these smileys are ftw :thumbsup: \ How would it make it less accessible? The majority of people could still play it on their computer, but people would have the option of playing it on an xbox or ps3. i thought the you were talking about if they switched from online to console, sorry if i miss read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70kyews Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 the whole benefit of runescape is that it is easily accessible this would crush this principle thus i dont believe they would do this, off topic these smileys are ftw :thumbsup: \ How would it make it less accessible? The majority of people could still play it on their computer, but people would have the option of playing it on an xbox or ps3. i thought the op was talking about if they switched from online to console I was talking about just making xbox live another choice, but I could see where it could go wrong. LOL. This could take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoulmeister Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Doubtful, one of RS's biggest success is that it is a browser game based on a java engine. That allows alot of people to afford to play it. Going to the Xbox or PS3 would mean it would require people to buy a $200-600 gaming system, a $60 game, and a whole new set of complicated controls. Many people will not be able to afford that and will stay with the browser based version. What about the 12 something million who already have the console? Rs on a console wouldn't be aimed at getting their current customers to pay more, but to attract the console market. It would probably work too. Only problem is, they would have to make the game from scratch, as all of it is in java(most of it anyway). I has herd, that lesser demons, MAY or may not, drop tormented demons. \:D/ :roll: :x :D :o :shock: :? 8-) :lol: Due to a typo, I am now stuck with 1k dragon darts and no buyer. Can I has bail out from tip.it plox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compfreak847 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Doubtful, one of RS's biggest success is that it is a browser game based on a java engine. That allows alot of people to afford to play it. Going to the Xbox or PS3 would mean it would require people to buy a $200-600 gaming system, a $60 game, and a whole new set of complicated controls. Many people will not be able to afford that and will stay with the browser based version. What about the 12 something million who already have the console? Rs on a console wouldn't be aimed at getting their current customers to pay more, but to attract the console market. It would probably work too. Only problem is, they would have to make the game from scratch, as all of it is in javascript(most of it anyway). Javascript. :lol: It's Java, a huge difference, but easily missed in the name. As for consel, they would have to rewrite it unless Sun felt like making a Java engine for wii\xbox\PS3. It's probably possible, and Sun would be doing all the work. Assuming Wii could handle HD, it could make for a pretty good system, using the Wii remote to point and click. Drops: 1x Draconic Visage, 56x Abyssal Whip, 5x Demon Head, D Drops: 37, Barrows Drops: 43, DK Drops: 29GWD drops: 14,000x Bars, 1x Armadyl Hilt, 2x Armadyl Skirt, 4x Sara Sword, 1x Saradomin Hilt, 8x Bandos Hilt, 8x Bandos Platebody, 9x Bandos Tassets, 4x Bandos Boots, 43x Godsword Shard, 82x Dragon BootsDry streak records: Saradomin 412 kills Bandos 988 kills Spirit Mages 633 kills - Slayer Sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runevirage Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 the whole benefit of runescape is that it is easily accessible this would crush this principle thus i dont believe they would do this, off topic these smileys are ftw :thumbsup: \ How would it crush this principle? The PC version would still exist, and it's not like it's expensive to buy a PS3 or Xbox. Never. Jagex programmed Runescape in Java, converting Runescape into a console game would mean Jagex would have to re-create Runescape from the ground up. I'll just name the most obvious problems. 1.Control Scheme: How would that even work? There aren't enough buttons on console controllers to fully adapt. Would Runescape become one of those, First Person Action RPG games? 2.Jagex and their rules: Even though Jagex probably wouldn't add voice detection, if they did, I'm sure we'd all be perm-muted in a matter of days. Doubtful, one of RS's biggest success is that it is a browser game based on a java engine. That allows alot of people to afford to play it. Going to the Xbox or PS3 would mean it would require people to buy a $200-600 gaming system, a $60 game, and a whole new set of complicated controls. Many people will not be able to afford that and will stay with the browser based version. What about the 12 something million who already have the console? Rs on a console wouldn't be aimed at getting their current customers to pay more, but to attract the console market. It would probably work too. Only problem is, they would have to make the game from scratch, as all of it is in javascript(most of it anyway). 1. Ubuntu (Linux Kernel) is an official OS of the PS3, something similar can also be arranged for the 360. It is quite capable of running Java, as you can on a normal PC with a regular web browser. 2. Final Fantasy XI. MMO's can easily be done on consoles. 3. Animal Crossing is rated E, but, along with most online games, explicitly says that online experiences may vary. Jagex is not and cannot be held responsible for what players do on their servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessy87 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 this has been asked so much... tons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblinpie Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I think a more likely solution for them ending up on Consoles is for Jagex to make an application (that runs like a client) which has been modified to suit the current console. I'm quite sure that a mouse driver could be made for at least the PS3 and Wii (Since the wii already supports a keyboard this would be a natural progression). However, I doubt that they would either make a console specific version. It would probably be an optional thing. Say your computer broke, and you only had your Wii/PS3/Xbox 360 (and couldnt get access to another computer). By having a client (or modified browser) it would make playing rs easier for those without computers/Broken computers. The easiest Console to do this for would be the PS3 (running on Ubuntu), then for the Wii, and lastly the Xbox 360. POH Agility Course, Please Support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n64jive Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Due to the nature of Runescapes point and click style of gaming, integration to a platform such as a 360 or ps3 seems unlikely. However, if Jagex did a massive revamp on the game engine and suited it more for first person hack and slash type gameplay, then I think runescape would do somewhat well on a council(the graphics would have to be revamped as well and ultimately it would be a large project.) Many gamers are itching for a successful MMORPG to come out for xbox or playstation. Something with elders scrolls style of gameplay seems to be the most preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwreeTak Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 No, I don't think so. It would take way too much work, since RS is based on mouse and keyboard controls, too revamp it so it would fit to Xbox or PS3. But sure it would be cool if they did ;) Add me if you so wish: SwreeTak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n64jive Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I don't think controls would be an issue at all. Besides logging in, you can play runescape just fine with only a mouse and arrow keys. Change it from point-click to moving with the joystick, make context sensitive buttons, buttons that bring up different interfaces(such as the inventory, stats, etc), camera be controlled by the second joystick(which is how most consoles work today). The xbox 360 has 8 buttons(not including start or back(select)), two joysticks, and a directional pad. This is more than enough to control runescape. Many have said there could be an issue with switching from Java. If Jagex really wanted to, they could change how the game is coded to any programming language they want to. Although it would undermine the meaning of their name (JAva-Gaming-EXperts), it could be done. Runescape has it's own engine...Java is used to make it compatible so players don't have to install a massive library to play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlordjl Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Never... Jagex are money-grubbing bastards, and to do this, it would cost a LOT of money. To put it another way, Jagex refuses to spend enough to hire decent a decent Beta Testing team, so what makes you think that they would be willing to spend money on a re-write from the ground up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mast3rPK Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 im sure if they really wanted to put it on 360/ps3 they could there is enough buttons just like i fable mage range melee all seperate buttons they would figure out a way to use every button :thumbsup: more ppl would prb play it if its on a consle but i doubt there guna do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krimm911 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 You have to think of each system (360/PS3) as its' own OS. Jagex would have to rewrite the whole game code. That would take a pretty long time and I'm not sure it would be money well spent either. Console MMORPGs have never done as well as their computer counterparts. If RS was released on 360 I don't think that I would play it. I think was makes RS fun is the computer format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T. Skill Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I think if it were on a console it would be harder/more expensive to update it because you would probably pay for each individual update rather than pay for membership(idk though). It would be cool to play it on a bigger screen and use a controller though.. It's possible to make your TV your computer monitor though.. so meh, close as you'll get probably. Pirate Rosetta stone. Learn a language while you scape.Sounds interesting, but these days how many people really speak Pirate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromfirst2Last1987 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 For everyone saying that this would require people to buy an xbox or a ps3 to play it. whats the difference if a person has to buy a $1200 computer to play it? all it does is broaden the availability of the game to a larger audience. people who currently play can remain playing on pc. it would just be a perk to xbox and ps3 users to have access to the game. noone said that because it could possibly be on ps3 and xbox that you must play it on xbox. Dragon Drops: 5 medium helmet, 3 left shield halfObby: Maul 1, Cape 1, Shield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPandy Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Who said they need to add mouse support for PS3? :lol: It supports every USB device you can throw at it (almost). It takes my tablet, mouse, keyboard, printer, HDD etc. Runescape already works (I think) on linux on PS3, Sony have already got flash compatibility already, adn I think Java wouldn't be too hard for them. So don't let anyone tell you you're not worth the earth, These streets are your streets, this turf is your turf, Don't let anyone tell you that you've got to give in, Cos you can make a difference, you can change everything, Just let your dreams be your pilot, your imagination your fuel, Tear up the book and write your own damn rules, Use all that heart, hope and soul that you've got, And the love and the rage that you feel in your gut, And realise that the other world that you're always looking for, Lies right here in front of us, just outside this door, And it's up to you to go out there and paint the canvas, After all, you were put on the earth to do this, So shine your light so bright that all can see, Take pride in being whoever the [bleep] you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@Dan3HitU Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Andrew spoke about this over a year ago and said "it's already possible, and it wouldn't take much work" so yes, I think next year (2009) you'll see it. Considering you can install Linux on a PS3 already lol. [-- DYNAMIC SIGNATURES FOR RUNESCAPE 3 & OLDSCHOOL 2007 RUNESCAPE --] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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