Developer's Blog - Into the Void

[Cheefoo]

I'm really looking forward to another good quest. The last two (Blood Pact, Rune Mechanics) were pretty underwhelming. The last good quest was Nomad's Requiem, which was released in January! I need more quests!

[Glove]

I'm excited! I haven't been out to the pest control island since they changed pest control, it'll be nice to have a reason to go out there along with getting some lore for the void knights and whatnot (which has been sorely lacking since pest control first came out).

 

While there are quite a few quest lines that need to be furthered and wrapped up, there's only three developers (one of them is a newbie still cutting his teeth) on this project; I'm not worried about this line slowing down the others. Plus, it'll be great experience for the new developer, likely making him more useful and quicker when helping with other quest lines.

 

Plus, I'm desperate for a new quest too.

[Slayer_Jesse]

:thumbsup: Guess what im gonna be wearing when doing this...

 

 

I'm speculating you will need the set to star the quest, so it's isn't only you ;)

 

Then you're speculating wrong, Jagex stated after Nomads Requiem they dont want to force people to play minigames they don't want to that's why only tutorial completion was needed.. having a set is a totally absurd requirement.

 

When does Jagex EVER keep promises?

 

inb4 all 3 sets are required

 

"In order to appeal more to WoW fans, rs will now be known as World of Runecraft!"

[warlordsagan]

Sounds like good stuff to me. :thumbup:

[Me_Hate_Libs]

I guess I'm the only one who sees anything wrong here? I mean, aren't there like a dozen already pre-existing questlines that need a new one in some form? Myreque, Pirate, MoTM, Elves, Arposandra, Dwarves, Penguins/Slugs, are the ones that spring to mind? Do we really have to do this now? I mean, I have no issue with this idea for a small quest arc, but I really wish they would finish a few of the others ones first before doing new ones. :mellow:

 

Would you let a new guy continue an existing storyline?

 

Sure, since on this project he'll be working with two others, it could be done the same way on an existing storyline. I wouldn't do one of the more important ones like the elves, Myreque or MoTM, but I think they could certainly put him on Pirates or Penguins.

 

I guess the newcomers can't all have thew chance to do stupid holiday events which would be better. :P

 

As far as I'm aware, certain developers take care of certain questlines or aspects of Runescape, meaning that Developer A takes care of all Myreque quests, Developer B takes care of the Elves, etc. Ravian is right: They wouldn't just hand an old questline to a new developer unless that questline's previous developer gave it up (like with the dwarves).

 

They try that, but it doesn't really work out that way. In this case, I would like the head of cotent to have said, okay, you can do it in a year. Now go do this stuff so that the guy who normally develops the Elves quests can do something useful like that instead of coding something useless like Familiarisation. :thumbup:

[Junkmutt]

warlordsagan, I would like to quote your sig, except with a Mr. Burns way of saying it. "Excellent".

 

Other than that yay more lore!

 

Other than other than that the part about old allies and enemies looks intriguing to me. Possibly a follow up to what the Balance Elemental said? <--Please be that!

[Kimberly]

I'm usually of the opinion of "Wrap up your loose threads first, then start new stuff!"...

 

But I have been dying for more guthix-related quests for ages. I mean really involved--not just with his mythology, but with how he's impacting current-day events. Yeah, While Guthix Sleeps and the mentions of Guthixian Edicts were pretty darn involved, but it was such a small fraction compared to Saradomin and Zamorak-touched quests.

 

The fact that Pest Control didn't come out with such a quest when the minigame was released or even later reworked is an absolute crime. I'm glad they're addressing it.

[Peronix]

Ah, wonderful, this is something I've wanted in the back of my mind for a long time. To actually ENTER those dark scary portals I destroyed on a regular basis back when I was PCing my 99 attack. I'm hoping the "Void" world sort of resembles the way the cleft of dimension worked in FF5, ie quite random environments sometimes linked together in inconspicuous ways. Would make for some awesome puzzles :thumbup:

[strilmus]

:thumbsup: Guess what im gonna be wearing when doing this...

 

 

I'm speculating you will need the set to star the quest, so it's isn't only you ;)

 

Then you're speculating wrong, Jagex stated after Nomads Requiem they dont want to force people to play minigames they don't want to that's why only tutorial completion was needed.. having a set is a totally absurd requirement.

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Barrows isn't a minigame?

[Kimberly]

....

 

Barrows isn't a minigame?

 

Nomad's Requiem came out after Temple of Sennisten. It's possible that between early December and mid January they had 'cemented' their stance on this. Though I'd love to see the Jmod quote that says it. Certainly it would help clear things up.

[Me_Hate_Libs]

Ah, wonderful, this is something I've wanted in the back of my mind for a long time. To actually ENTER those dark scary portals I destroyed on a regular basis back when I was PCing my 99 attack. I'm hoping the "Void" world sort of resembles the way the cleft of dimension worked in FF5, ie quite random environments sometimes linked together in inconspicuous ways. Would make for some awesome puzzles :thumbup:

 

And to that, they would put ina Dung skill requirement and make me train that awful skill to complete the quest. *sigh* Suppose that's just speculation though.

 

And Ninane, I don't think we have much in the way of Guthix as these days he's much more of a hands off God, unlike Sara and Zammy.

[Erichermit]

I wish they would wrap up the old storylines, or at least ADVANCE the gnome or myreque one by a step. That said, this quest seems interesting and when it comes out I will be quite happy. Quests are my favorite thing in runescape.

[Me_Hate_Libs]

I wish they would wrap up the old storylines, or at least ADVANCE the gnome or myreque one by a step. That said, this quest seems interesting and when it comes out I will be quite happy. Quests are my favorite thing in runescape.

 

I would have to imagine it's like having a room full of naked women. Some have flat chest, some have bigger ones. Some are blondes, some are brunettes, and even a few redheads. Some are Asian, some might be Brazilian, and perhaps a pale Brit or two.

 

But as much as you like naked women, they're so many to choose from you don't know what to do first. :ohnoes:

[Legionwizard]

Looking forward to these quests, always been a fan of the Void Knights, I still play Pest Control for fun. The kicks you get when in a good team are awesome, less so when you have the common "I don't know anything bout this game, but I'm going to give other instructions what to do, or just disrupt the gameplay" kinda people. I'm hoping full void equipment will allow you to travel with the Void Knights deeper towards the Pest origins and unlock new equipment, hopefully to bring back the Void superiority it had before the full slay helm update.

[Echocut]

Yay, more concept art! :thumbsup:

 

Seems like another Nomad's Requiem quest to me, using an 'activity' as a starting point for the quest. I am not bothered by this, just speculating.

 

Maybe the rewards are enchanted Void armor, or even the ones I see on the concept art.

 

Besides, I need another story to tell to Juna when I meet her for ToG. Maybe I'll get a interesting response from her (or him). :o

[Slayer_Jesse]

Yay, more concept art! :thumbsup:

 

Seems like another Nomad's Requiem quest to me, using an 'activity' as a starting point for the quest. I am not bothered by this, just speculating.

 

Maybe the rewards are enchanted Void armor, or even the ones I see on the concept art.

 

Besides, I need another story to tell to Juna when I meet her for ToG. Maybe I'll get a interesting response from her (or him). :o

95% sure juna is female.

[RSBDavid]

I wish they would wrap up the old storylines, or at least ADVANCE the gnome or myreque one by a step. That said, this quest seems interesting and when it comes out I will be quite happy. Quests are my favorite thing in runescape.

 

I would have to imagine it's like having a room full of naked women. Some have flat chest, some have bigger ones. Some are blondes, some are brunettes, and even a few redheads. Some are Asian, some might be Brazilian, and perhaps a pale Brit or two.

 

But as much as you like naked women, they're so many to choose from you don't know what to do first. :ohnoes:

 

I don;t get what you mean. Perhaps you could paint us a picture :P.

 

JK

 

I can;t wait for this quest line. A GM quest with the series?

[Zepheras]

When you finish the quest series, the portals would be sealed, void knights would bid you farewell and retire to their hometown. You save day the and end the long years to fighting back void monsters.

 

 

In other words, no more PC.

[Rageman192]

When you finish the quest series, the portals would be sealed, void knights would bid you farewell and retire to their hometown. You save day the and end the long years to fighting back void monsters.

 

 

In other words, no more PC.

 

Just imagine the RSOF if this was to happen. :ohnoes: :blink:

[jamesrules90]

Looking forward to playing these quests.

[Me_Hate_Libs]

I wish they would wrap up the old storylines, or at least ADVANCE the gnome or myreque one by a step. That said, this quest seems interesting and when it comes out I will be quite happy. Quests are my favorite thing in runescape.

 

I would have to imagine it's like having a room full of naked women. Some have flat chest, some have bigger ones. Some are blondes, some are brunettes, and even a few redheads. Some are Asian, some might be Brazilian, and perhaps a pale Brit or two.

 

But as much as you like naked women, they're so many to choose from you don't know what to do first. :ohnoes:

 

I don;t get what you mean. Perhaps you could paint us a picture :P.

 

JK

 

I can;t wait for this quest line. A GM quest with the series?

 

Would just be easier to take a picture, but sadly Tip frowns upon pictures of naked women are here. Arparently boobs corrupt young minds.

[Jadinko]

 

new sword plz

[RSBDavid]

 

new sword plz

 

God her sword is huge.

 

Looks great!

[Me_Hate_Libs]

Wow, she's got a huge sword and Bballer has to settle with that little dagger of his. ;)

 

Concept art is always interesting, but rarely shows any new armors.

[Roz]

Playing at least one PC game will probably be a REQ, seeing as how soul wars was one for nomad's requiem. Maybe I'll go stock up on points, you never know if you'll have to buy something for it :P.