theotherscaper Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 From the image itself:Size of map represents volume of daily social activity (posts, chat, etc). Based on data gathered over spring and summer of 2010. I'm actually a bit surprised that Maplestory is nearly as large as Runescape. We are also much larger than Starcraft, yet not as big as Warcraft. Link to image on xkcdOriginal Image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troacctid Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeah I didn't really get the (farmland) thing. Read my blog | Follow me on Twitter | Track my XP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golvellius Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 And this is accurate?I seriously doubt it.It looks more like social commentary in commical map form. Exclusive Legacy Mode Player He just successfully trolled you with "courtesy" and managed to get a reaction out of you. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low C Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 And this is accurate?I seriously doubt it.It looks more like social commentary in commical map form. No, it's a lot of guesswork. It says so on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stingman Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yeah I saw that when he posted it on XKCD. I thought it was pretty funny, playing hunt for random communities on the internet to see if they were on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noble_aloof Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Don't understand farmland. interesting anyway. [size="5"][font="Georgia"][b]Staking:[/b][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][color="#FF0000"][/color][color="#FFFF00"][/color][color="#00FF00"] 4+ mil[/color][/font] [font="Georgia"][b]Current Status:[/b][/font][font="Palatino Linotype"][color="#FF0000"][/color][color="#0000FF"] Training defense [/color][/font][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxshady Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Farmland = primitive / agricultural / undeveloped. Basically reflects what the PC community thinks of the game. As always, the Runescape community is oblivious as to how they are perceived, mostly because the Runescape community only plays Runescape when they aren't playing crappy console games. I'm actually a bit surprised that Maplestory is nearly as large as Runescape. We are also much larger than Starcraft, yet not as big as Warcraft. It's not reflecting actual size. While Runescape actually has a very large population - as Golvellius said, it's "social commentary in comical map form." ------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkblade986 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Yes, the outside world may think of Runescape as "farmland," but when that farmland is self-sustaining, the inhabitants don't give a care about it. I would say we aren't "farmland," necessarily as much as we are a rising power. I was wondering where we were hidden on that map. I saw it when it was released, but couldn't find the larger version of it to get the details. don't worry, you are going to "hell" anyway. wanna race to see who gets there first?Officially reached 100 Combat at 1:33PM EST, June 14, 2007First Dragon Drop: Dragon Chain (Dust Devils) @ 10:48PM EST, July 14, 2008, lv113 combat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxshady Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I would say we aren't "farmland," necessarily as much as we are a rising power. Runescape isn't an underdog. RS is already the second most popular MMO after World of Warcraft. This is all about perception, not statistical data. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirIzenhime Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I would say we aren't "farmland," necessarily as much as we are a rising power. Runescape isn't an underdog. RS is already the second most popular MMO after World of Warcraft. This is all about perception, not statistical data. Wow really? I mean, I knew it was the most popular free MMO, but it's really that high up in general as well? That actually surprises me :blink: Fisher/Woodcut------Me-----Miner/crafter----Stabber----Leecher ^Golvellius must be so proud^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjon123 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I would say we aren't "farmland," necessarily as much as we are a rising power. Runescape isn't an underdog. RS is already the second most popular MMO after World of Warcraft. This is all about perception, not statistical data. Wow really? I mean, I knew it was the most popular free MMO, but it's really that high up in general as well? That actually surprises me :blink:Yes, it is. Wasnt "runescape" one of the 5 highest searched terms on youtube or something? 1,000 F2P Total Level Reached 10/8/10 ! [hide=Guides]Magic & Summoning Profit Spreadsheets! *UPDATES EVERY HOUR* (includes: High alch, Superheat, and Enchanting)4 BETTER alternatives to flesh crawlers[/hide] WOT WOT! ☉.☉☂ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeor Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Runescape was also on the first version of the online communities map: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/online_communities.png Not really that fascinating IMO. I'm also sure Runescape's been briefly mentioned in another comic or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 The only reason why it gets such notice is because XKCD is such a 'famous' webcomic. EDIT: *looks at signature and avatar* Ahh hell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaaps1 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Runescape was also on the first version of the online communities map: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/online_communities.png Not really that fascinating IMO. I'm also sure Runescape's been briefly mentioned in another comic or two. I don't see how it's ONLY Runescape, but the parallel can be drawn. ~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...
Sir_Kurity Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I would say we aren't "farmland," necessarily as much as we are a rising power. Runescape isn't an underdog. RS is already the second most popular MMO after World of Warcraft. This is all about perception, not statistical data. Wow really? I mean, I knew it was the most popular free MMO, but it's really that high up in general as well? That actually surprises me :blink: Well... Being free kinda adds to the popularity don't you think? Also why isnt the river grind running through RS? O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la la la Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Saw this a week or so ago. I'm happy to see KOL on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aneron Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 my guess is that it's a reference to the crappiness of farmville, farmtown, and happy farm L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxshady Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Also why isnt the river grind running through RS? Agreed. my guess is that it's a reference to the crappiness of farmville, farmtown, and happy farm L Uhh no. Those games have their own section on the map. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Eh even if the River Grind isn't running through the land of Runescape itself, I suppose the Runescape farmland is still being irrigated by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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