Mil Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 http://devblog.runescape.com/view_post.ws?post_id=28 Forgiveness of a Chaos Dwarf is scheduled for release within the next few weeks. Actually, its scheduled for a particular date, but if I were to tell you that date Id probably jinx it, so "within the next few weeks" is all youre going to get out of me. QA As I write this, the quest is coming to the end of the WIP QA stage. By the time you read this, that stage will probably be over and the quest may even be in RC. Theres not much I can say about the QA stage that wasnt in the QA dev blog. From my point of view, the QA stage consists of lots of little jobs appearing in my job list, which I have to fix. Text edit One of our editors, Mod Osborne, has edited the quests text for spelling, grammar and house style. House style means that where theres more than one correct way of doing something in English, there will be one way that we prefer, just to keep things consistent. For example, "all right" and "alright" are both correct, but our house style prefers the latter. When an issue is clear-cut, such as a mis-spelled word, Mod Osborne will simply correct it without informing me. For more difficult issues, such as a sentence that could be punctuated in more than one way, the two of us will quickly discuss it and reach an agreement. Translation While the text edit is happening, the quest also goes to the translation teams who create the German, French and Portuguese versions of the text. Im not involved in this stage at all, since I dont speak any of those languages. Lores and Histories story An image from 'The Coat Thief' While the edit and QA stage were going on, I took some time to write a short story that could go live as a Lores and Histories page. Im a keen writer, so writing this story has been the part of the project Ive enjoyed the most. A Lores and Histories story gives me the chance to expand upon the narrative of the quest without the restrictions that come with putting the story in a quest--I dont have to worry about puzzle difficulty or rewards, and I can describe a cool thing happening without worrying about how much time it would take to code! It also lets me expand on the story for people who are interested in it, without forcing people who arent so story-focused to read it. The story is titled The Coat Thief, and it deals with something that happens to Commander Veldaban that sets the stage for the new quest. The plan is for it to go up at the same time as the quest. Knowledge Base pages and news post Mod Osborne has written the new Knowledge Base page for the quest, and made all the necessary changes to other Knowledge Base pages. I then checked these for accuracy. Meanwhile, I wrote the news post, which is something I always find surprisingly hard. Its like the whole project with its months of development has to be distilled down into a few sentences that will explain it and make the reader enthusiastic about it. Launch day The next big event for this quest, of course, is launch day. Which, like I said, is within the next few weeks. Making the launch happen is out of my hands; like a screenwriter at a film premiere, all I can do is watch. Even after years working at Jagex, a launch day can be nerve-wracking. Ill spend a lot of the afternoon on the forums, looking at whether or not people like the quest--and, more importantly, what people like or dislike about it. For the most part, itll be too late to make this quest any better, but I can always learn for next time. http://devblog.runescape.com/view_post.ws?post_id=28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rien Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 This is good to hear. Hopefully, we'll be seeing the quest before the end of September. :) Interested in helping the Tip.It Crew? Check out our Website Updates & Corrections Board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Sounds good, note the words weeks not months, so I guess within the next 3-5 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervinator_9 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Awesome, I like it when they support the quests with a lore/history story, gives it more depth imo. Theres a fine line between not listening and not caring,I like to think I walk this line every day. Pinning blame on Jagex is like trying to put pants on an old man. You both know he needs them, but he'll just keep dancing around, avoiding them at all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilo Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I like how this guy writes his DevBlogs, very concise. Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaaps1 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I hope it's a good one! When an issue is clear-cut, such as a mis-spelled word, Mod Osborne will simply correct it without informing me. For more difficult issues, such as a sentence that could be punctuated in more than one way, the two of us will quickly discuss it and reach an agreement. "So Mod John, do you think a semicolon or hyphen belongs here? I was thinking about it the other night, and I decided I should talk to you about it." "I don't know" "Neither do I" "Let's flip a coin?" "Yes, let's flip a coin" *Coin is flipped* "Damnit, it's heads, you win again Ossy" :lol: I just thought it was funny how they need to consult each other on a grammar issue ~It's Super Effective! (The Zaaps Blog)~My YouTube Channel, where you get to watch me go around and make a fool out of myself and all comp capersGuides:~Yeah I wrote them once~Suggestions:~Yeah I made those once~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconic Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I heard that a Jagex Mod slipped some of the quest rewards. You get mining exp. When you go feather dragon god, you never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I heard that a Jagex Mod slipped some of the quest rewards. You get mining exp. a DWARF quest giving MINING xp? impossible! :o sounds great can't wait for it being released :) whinners in few weeks: OMFG JAGEX FAILS CAUSE REWARD SUCKS, WHERE IS OUR D PICK :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachneap Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 hmm i hope this starts to wrap this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 in September plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suiku Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 In the next few weeks means that is scheduled as the next week update but he can't be sure so he says it's gonna be soon. Veteran Cape Owner (10 year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaaps1 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 In the next few weeks means that is scheduled as the next week update but he can't be sure so he says it's gonna be soon. Or he's telling us it's later so when we get 2 weeks of no updates he doesn't have to hear rants, lol :lol: ~It's Super Effective! (The Zaaps Blog)~My YouTube Channel, where you get to watch me go around and make a fool out of myself and all comp capersGuides:~Yeah I wrote them once~Suggestions:~Yeah I made those once~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPfreaky90 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Once again, a nice read! As a Quester, I can't wait for it :ohnoes: Hopefully the d pick as a reward, maybe not, but I want a new quest... I want a new, hard episode in a good story line. (Ft3, dwarven prt3, Me3, mm2, dt2, ew3, mahjarrat 4 etcetera) Would be so awesome if two of those quests were released on the same day :ohnoes: [/wish] Lpfreaky90:Master of Quests, Attack, Fletching, Strength, Hitpoints and Defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albel Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Looks great, cant wait for it :thumbsup: [hide=Quotes]Albel/JustinAlbel doesn't say anything anymore, just comes in, leaves an arrow and vanishes into the night :(Probablypractising some euphoniumYou nearly had me fooled, you fooler youEuphonium/10.9/10. To me, always associate Albel with musical stuff in OT.Everyone with a goatee and glasses is Albel now.lmfao albel m8 wat r u doin, hi though. [/hide][hide=Runescape Achievements]99 firemaking(2007), 99 woodcutting(2008), 99 fletching(2009), 99 magic(2010), 99 cooking(2010), 99 farming(2011), 99 construction(2011), 99 runecrafting(2012), 99 Hunter (2014), 99 ranged (2015), 99 HP (2015), 99 Slayer (2015), 99 attack (2015) 99 Defense (2015) 99 Prayer (2015) 99 Summoning (2015) 99 Strength(2015) 99 Herblore (2015) 99 Dungeoneering (2017) 99 Mining (2017) 99 Crafting (2017) 99 Smithing (2017) 99 Thieving (2017) 99 invention (2017) 99 Fishing (2018), 99 Divination (2018), 99 Agility (2018), MAXED (05/17/2018)[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lep Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Omg that shadow looks like Lucien! :| :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blutters Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 In the picture you almost can't tell that they're dwarves... :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viralaether Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 In the next few weeks means that is scheduled as the next week update but he can't be sure so he says it's gonna be soon. this [hide=drops]10 black masks, 39 dragon boots, 21 whip, 9 dark bow, 7 dragon legs, 8 mauls, 3 dragon left half, 2 dragon spear, 2 hexcrest, 1 kbd heads, 10 dragon med, 2 R ammy, 2 granite legs, 1 bandos boots , 1 bandos hilt , 1 bandos chestplate, 1 saradomin sword(ls), 2 dragon claws(ls)(solo)[/hide][hide=Viralaether's guide to Mac use]1) take your mac2) drop it off your roof3) ??????4) Profit![/hide]1/7/9 quest cape ||| 5/6/9 all diaries ||| 7/14/9 300 rank MA ||| 4998th to 99 summoning on 2/27/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (Ft3, dwarven prt3, Me3, mm2, dt2, ew3, mahjarrat 4 etcetera) Would be so awesome if two of those quests were released on the same day :ohnoes: [/wish] if jagex would've done that, wich quest would you decide to do first? impossible mission for me to choose :ohnoes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Sounds great. : ........::::: Rainy's YouTube Channel - Rainy's Twitter - Rainy's Facebook - Rainy's DeviantArt - Rainy's Tumblr - Rainy's Tip.It Profile :::::......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disturbed237 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Nice read. Can't wait for the quest ! :thumbup: ^^My blog !^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaaps1 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (Ft3, dwarven prt3, Me3, mm2, dt2, ew3, mahjarrat 4 etcetera) Would be so awesome if two of those quests were released on the same day :ohnoes: [/wish] if jagex would've done that, wich quest would you decide to do first? impossible mission for me to choose :ohnoes: No I'd easily choose ME3 and Mahjarrat 4. Anything else I don't really care about. FT3: I assume this means Fremminik Trials 3? If so, well it can wait, since there's not much storyline there. Most likely, the reward would be some sort of helmet, and since I use void melee most of the time, I don't care about it. MM2: Would be my next best choice DT2: Basically the same as Mahjarrat quests, right? EW3: I didn't like any of the ones before and they all gave trash rewards (except if you consider being able to kill wyverns a reward, which you can easily do with a DFS) ~It's Super Effective! (The Zaaps Blog)~My YouTube Channel, where you get to watch me go around and make a fool out of myself and all comp capersGuides:~Yeah I wrote them once~Suggestions:~Yeah I made those once~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amundogus2 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I'm pumped for this :D This was my favorite storyline when I got members, and 4 years+ of waiting is painful.... "There are only two strategies in war. Move forward or change. The victor is the first to realise that when he cannot move forward he must change." ~ Mod Mark H ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_Hate_Libs Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I neither like nor dislike this particular quest chain. I hope it's a good quest though. If it is, I might actually get into the whole thing. This website and its contents are copyright © 1999 - 2010 Jagex Ltd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well the others where quite good, forgotteable tale of a drunken dwarf cutscene was hilarous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_Hate_Libs Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well the others where quite good, forgotteable tale of a drunken dwarf cutscene was hilarous. I got that it was a joke, but man, that thing confused the hell out of me when I did it.. I hadn't slept for like 30 hours before I did it. Long story why. This website and its contents are copyright © 1999 - 2010 Jagex Ltd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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