Pie Naple Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 The question is simple. What would you do if Jagex did add an option to play the game offline with no players around, but at the cost of paying extra subscription every month. Also if you would pay extra, how much extra would you be willing to pay? What effect do you think this would have on Runescape overall? Also, if they were to do this, what would you think about the idea of being able to host your own world for friends only? To go monster killing, skilling etc? Post your ideas, I think this would be a great thing to have, though there would be many problems caused by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Runar Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 What would be the reason to make/use something like this anyway? The Runar's (OSRS) DIY blog - most viewed Blogscape blog ever! Contract? ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterknowitall Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Are you high? You would be able to solo everything, gather recourses at will and pretty much everything without being disturbed. Also you wouldn't be able to trade and feel very lonely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_R Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I think maybe a private world for boss killing just for fun with friends would be kind of fun. Of course something like this should have no effect at all on your account when you play online. Sort of like call of duty, you can play online and rank up or you can play a private match with friends that has no effect on your online ranks. I would never want to play this game by myself doing things like skilling. Ever. P.S. Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Naple Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 A lot of players, I'm sure would use this option. This isn't to say that you can't have both online and offline. You would be able to play both, and come online to trade/socialize/whatever. I did say there would be problems to doing this, but it would be great to think of a way to fix those same problems. Maybe even a cap on how long you play offline per day or something :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britonlongbow Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 How many DIY people are there in RS ? Not many, no one would use let alone pay extra to have no interaction with other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbex Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 RPSs are always 100% better alone.So, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecakoto Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 It'd give some truly MASSIVE advantages to people who would choose to pay extra for this ability. It'd create another faction of players and screw with this already poor overall community. The challenge of a mistake is not to avoid it. The challenge of a mistake is dealing with the outcome. Proud of who I am and what I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassy Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 The main issue here is that there will be no competition for this player to gather resources or fight bosses. It would also require them to put Runescape on something other than a server, because I don't think they'll want to set up worlds for 1 person only to use at a time. Really, while it may seem a fun idea, I don't think it's in the spirit of the game, which appears to emphasize competition to solve scarcity. Click Here for a Common Sense Dungeoneering Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbex Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The main issue here is that there will be no competition for this player to gather resources or fight bosses. It would also require them to put Runescape on something other than a server, because I don't think they'll want to set up worlds for 1 person only to use at a time. Really, while it may seem a fun idea, I don't think it's in the spirit of the game, which appears to emphasize competition to solve scarcity.You don't need a server for an offline game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_R Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I would only not care if they did this if it had no effect on your online account at all. If it did effect your items and money on your online account that would screw up runescape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Smither Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 They thought about doing this with RSC servers and making it not effect your real account in any way, shape, or form. It did not go over well and wasn't implemented. So I think the majority of RS doesn't like this idea and nor do I. What's the fun in Bandos without crashing? Click for My Blog670th to 99 Smithing July 21st, 07 |743rd to 99 Mining November 29th, 07 | 649th to 99 Runecrafting May 18th, 08 | 29,050th to 99 Defence October 20th, 08 | 20,700th to 99 Magic November 8, 08 | 47,938th to 99 Attack December 19, 08 | 37,829th to 99 Hitpoints December 24, 08 | 68,604th to 99 Strength February 4, 09 | 27,983rd to 99 Range February 9, 09 | 9,725th to 99 Prayer June 8, 09 | 6,620th to 99 Slayer December, 12 09 | 4,075th to 99 Summoning December, 28 09 | 3,551th to 99 Herblore February 24, 10 | 3,192th to 99 Dungeoneering November 11, 10 | 146,600th to 99 Cooking December 29th, 10 | 11,333rd to 99 Construction June 7th, 11 | 16,648th to 99 Farming August 1st, 11 | 19,993th to 99 Crafting August 2nd, 11 | 89,739th to 99 Woodcutting Janurary 1st, 12 | 55,424th to 99 Fishing May 9th, 12| 60,648th to 99 Firemaking May 12th, 12 | 16666th to 99 Agility May 17th, 2012 | 24476th to 99 Hunter June 1st, 2012 | 57,881st to 99 Fletching June 1st, 2012 | All 99s June 1st, 2012 | 3183th to 120 Dungeoneering July 24th, 2012 | 2341st to 2496 Total level July 24th, 2012 | Completionist Cape July 24th, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_jim Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Moved to questionnaires. RIP Michaelangelopolousu can control my tip it account, but youll never control how fine i am!This is by FAR my favorite song: I love N_odie and would never edit his posts! I love Rainy_Day too <3 And also Cowman_133. <33 Oh, and Laikrob is a going to hunt me down and kill me like a pest kangaroo if I reveal how awesome she is. I owe tripsis skittles. DarkDude feels like he's missing out. This is my siggy! - n_odie Rainy_Day MINE! - n_odie Rainy_Day And meol shouldn't feel left out. Oh, and Y_Guy is a noob awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la la la Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The main issue is that the data would then have to be stored on a local file on your computer, not on the Jagex servers, meaning you could edit this file. Stats and items would be hack-able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Naple Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I don't see how this is a questionnaire? I mean it's more of something to discuss, not something to just answer to... Anyway, I think that this should still be online in a way without a server, but update the character every time you logout of your offline account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimsoncow42 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 What you're suggesting is basically the ability to pay for the right to play without competition. Not gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBDavid Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 It won't happen unless Jagex were to release a non-browser client. The client has to be connected to the server to sign in, but Jagex could provide an option in a non-browser client to emulate your own server which will not effect your online profile. Diablo has something like this. [software Engineer] - [Ability Bar Suggestion] - [Gaming Enthusiast] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00bfiterpk6 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 if it didnt carry over to online or whatever, what would be the point... however if what you did do while "offline" did carry over, then hello bots :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilo Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 What would be the reason to make/use something like this anyway? I feel that way regularly :D Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Uhh, I won't like it at all. Defining Rune Pure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The main issue is that the data would then have to be stored on a local file on your computer, not on the Jagex servers, meaning you could edit this file. Stats and items would be hack-able. This post is right on the money, if it wasn't posted I would have, you could edit the files, change data items etc because it's stored locally on your computer and not on jagexs servers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU_Insane Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The main issue is that the data would then have to be stored on a local file on your computer, not on the Jagex servers, meaning you could edit this file. Stats and items would be hack-able. This post is right on the money, if it wasn't posted I would have, you could edit the files, change data items etc because it's stored locally on your computer and not on jagexs servers True. But even if it were hackable, you're not connected to a Jagex server. So any changes on the account on your computer won't affect your online in-game account. So it's almost like a private server, actually. The only difference is that you need an internet connection to connect to a private server. This would be a good idea I think, in a way. It would get rid of the problem of private servers for the most part, and you wouldn't need to connect to the internet, so you could play even if your ISP crashed or something, and you have the free will to edit your stats and items =P RIP RU_Insane. August 3rd, 2005 - November 11th, 2012. My Stats on Old School RuneScape: Reform Customer SupportCheck Out My Threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youmu Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 If playing offline doesn't affect your online stats (I'm pretty sure it won't), then by all means, do it. Skill total worlds pretty much guarantee empty training spots anyway. If it does affect online however... Runescape will be screwed. Permanently. BlogTrimmed | Master Quester | Final BossBoss pets: Bombi | Shrimpy | Ellie | Tz-Rek Jad | Karil the Bobbled | Mega Ducklings120s: Dungeoneering | Invention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Naple Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 What I'm thinking is, maybe instead of making in offline - make it online connected to a Jagex "Stats storage" server, but in your own, local hosted world in your very own client. That way there would be no cheating and you could enjoy the advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 What I'm thinking is, maybe instead of making in offline - make it online connected to a Jagex "Stats storage" server, but in your own, local hosted world in your very own client. That way there would be no cheating and you could enjoy the advantages. Still macroing would be an issue various tests are conducted whilst you're connected to see if you're macroing you couldn't do this offline. also would I play offline? no the games about interaction you don't get this offline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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