Kaida23 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 The items aren't the issue, it's the xp.For now. The door has been opened and there's no going back. It won't be long before players are able to buy weapons/armor with boosted stats. Check out my blog to read the Adventures of a Big Damn (F2P) Hero. THE place for all free players to connect, hang out and talk about how awesome it is to be F2P. So, Kaida is the real version of every fictional science-badass? That explains a lot, actually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku893 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I miss old RuneScape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
999134 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Would this solve something? Wherever you see a player that has bought spins in person, highscores, forums, ingame, etc... They are "tagged"... Wether they have a blue face, an icon over their head or near their name, you name it... That way; you can see that some of thier achievements, aren't exactly legit...then no one would buy them, and jagex gets no money. Which is the same reason why they won't reduce xp rates. Check it out, huge amount of effort has gone into this massive mod![hide=old sig][/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bxpprod Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Wherever you see a player that has bought spins in person, highscores, forums, ingame, etc... They are "tagged"... Wether they have a blue face, an icon over their head or near their name, you name it... Nice privacy. [bleep] OFF HOW ARE U SO [bleep]ING LUCKY U PIECE OF [bleep]ING SHIT [bleep] [bleep] [wagon] MUNCHER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riptide Mage Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Wherever you see a player that has bought spins in person, highscores, forums, ingame, etc... They are "tagged"... Wether they have a blue face, an icon over their head or near their name, you name it... Nice privacy. No worse than showing "Member Since 20##" You make it sound like running through a few level 87 monsters is hard which it really shouldn't be at your level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum_Myr Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Tagging players won't work well, because it doesn't show how many spins the person bought. Also, no one who is buying hundreds/thousands of spins cares one bit about the items. They are doing it for the stupidly common xp lamps. 20$ buys you 200-300k in the skill of your choice, and you can use them all in like 15-20 minutes if that. Turns into 700-800k/hr xp in *any* skill for 60$+ That's just dumb. Maxed since Sunday, January 9th, 2014Completionist since Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku893 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE1TMtMiZwAlol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirkka Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Old, but still relevant: CEO Mark Gerhard warns developers of the perils in blindly switching to the increasingly popular funding model. Jagex Game Studios, UK developer of browser MMOG Runescape, has cautioned developers against blindly joining the current rush to the free-to-play model. In recent months, a number of existing and upcoming online games have adopted the free-to-play model, which relies on a small percentage of paying players to effectively subsidise a game's wider userbase by buying virtual items through microtransactions. On average, just three per cent of players do so, but in an interview, Jagex CEO Mark Gerhard tells us that three per cent can spend vast amounts. "[some players] can spend thousands of pounds a month on content - they just have to consume, they have to be number one," he tells us. "But at the same time it's a very small percentage. This is single-digit at best, and that's even fractional. "Then you've got people who'll almost violently never pay: 'I'm going to stick it to the man'. But you need them to balance the game, to get it to critical mass, for virality." While the free-to-play model has proven lucrative in many cases, Gerhard says that developers who think that all they need do is hitch themselves to the bandwagon and sit back and watch their margins skyrocket could be in for a shock. "It's less about what's the right model, less about how to take money from a customer's wallet, and more about what kind of gameplay you have that's conducive to that type of monetisation mechanism," he says. "I think a lot of people say: 'All the successful games are doing this now, so you must, too'. "We've looked at that and said it's the substitute of thinking. If you copy it wrong you might be copying the things that work, but you're probably also copying the things that don't." Gerhard's comments go some way to explaining why traditional publishers experimenting with free-to-play for the first time are reluctant to go all-in, clearly wary of alienating their existing userbases. Blizzard has made World Of Warcraft free-to-play, but only up to level 20 and with several restrictions on game features; when Valve introduced microtransactions to the now-free-to-play Team Fortress 2, the only virtual items for sale were cosmetic, or "vanity" items. 40,919th person to access Turmoil. 21,559th person to access Overloads. Are there any hidden bonuses here? No bonuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logdotzip Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Well he probably still thinks that.... I'm sure most of the Jagex employees don't like what this game is becoming either. But they don't run the show, investors who don't give a damn do. And to be honest with you, Jagex employees value their salary over their morals, much like you would. Would you give up a decent job/career if a game you worked for added a business model that you didn't agree with, but still didn't break the game? Nah my youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunokiller Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 And here they are now, selling xp. My blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omali Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Jagex put out a video response to the speculation that they are grasping for cash. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-7v4qnHP8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterDexter Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Well he probably still thinks that.... I'm sure most of the Jagex employees don't like what this game is becoming either. But they don't run the show, investors who don't give a damn do. And to be honest with you, Jagex employees value their salary over their morals, much like you would. Would you give up a decent job/career if a game you worked for added a business model that you didn't agree with, but still didn't break the game? Nah Didn't a lot of Jagex employers leave after the investor deal? A lot of the community JMods seem to have been missing from the forums lately, like Hobhein and other popular mods. :/ Maybe they had the guts to defend their moral and leave with dignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Well he probably still thinks that.... I'm sure most of the Jagex employees don't like what this game is becoming either. But they don't run the show, investors who don't give a damn do. And to be honest with you, Jagex employees value their salary over their morals, much like you would. Would you give up a decent job/career if a game you worked for added a business model that you didn't agree with, but still didn't break the game? Nah Didn't a lot of Jagex employers leave after the investor deal? A lot of the community JMods seem to have been missing from the forums lately, like Hobhein and other popular mods. :/ Maybe they had the guts to defend their moral and leave with dignity.A lot of community mods left because their hours were changed to be more compatible with their American users. Or at least, that's what they said in the Q&A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logdotzip Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Actually, I was speaking to a friend who knows a Jmod in person who has loose lips about some of the inner happenings of the company (nothing important to be told), but yeah after a tiny bit of prying, I was informed that a handful of Jmods have indeed left recently. Not that I think that was sensitive information or anything. Their reasons for leaving were not divulged to neither my friend nor myself, but it could be either because of those hour changes mentioned, or that could just be a cover up for some leaving over the SoF / other bits. I don't know, I just wouldn't personally give up a decent paying job because the game I work on lets you buy Exp now. Doesn't seem like it would be a financially sound choice. my youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Mod Hobhein has gone so has Mod French and Mod Jon H. All community guys, they said that it was because of the hours change but who knows what the real reason is... Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Runar Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 There was a rant thread about SoF ranters on RSOF. It ended with everyone joking about politicians and 50gp prizes. Made my day :thumbup: The Runar's (OSRS) DIY blog - most viewed Blogscape blog ever! Contract? ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xInfinityx Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 LOL! people stil playing Runescape? -> Tera Online /CYA =) | 99 Attack | 99 Strength | 99 Defence | 99 Hit Points | 99 Prayer | 99 Magic | 99 Summoning | 99 Ranging || 99 Agility| 99 Woodcutting | 99 Construction | 99 Fletching | 99 Herblore | 99 Runecrafting | 99 Thieving || 99 Firemaking | 99 Crafting | 99 Runecrafting | 99 Cooking| 99 Smithing | 99 Construction | 99 Fishing || 99 Hunter | 99 Farming | 99 Slayer | Divination 99 | 115+ Dungeoneering |Total Level: 2590+Max Cape - Owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sana Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 -> Tera Online Weeaboo WoW, just what the doctor ordered! Capes: Dungeoneering, Dungeoneering (t), Defence (t), Attack (t), Constitution (t), Quest, Soulwars (both), Fire, Tokhaar Kal Massive thanks to [)en[)en for my signature picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xInfinityx Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 -> Tera Online Weeaboo WoW, just what the doctor ordered! Nothing like WoW or any mainstream MMO out there, it's the new generation of MMO. Nice that you've done your homework before saying stuff =) ' | 99 Attack | 99 Strength | 99 Defence | 99 Hit Points | 99 Prayer | 99 Magic | 99 Summoning | 99 Ranging || 99 Agility| 99 Woodcutting | 99 Construction | 99 Fletching | 99 Herblore | 99 Runecrafting | 99 Thieving || 99 Firemaking | 99 Crafting | 99 Runecrafting | 99 Cooking| 99 Smithing | 99 Construction | 99 Fishing || 99 Hunter | 99 Farming | 99 Slayer | Divination 99 | 115+ Dungeoneering |Total Level: 2590+Max Cape - Owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sana Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I was quoting someone, not that it matters. Take your "new generation" to Off Topic, if anywhere. Hopefully a mod can flush out this digression. Capes: Dungeoneering, Dungeoneering (t), Defence (t), Attack (t), Constitution (t), Quest, Soulwars (both), Fire, Tokhaar Kal Massive thanks to [)en[)en for my signature picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossed_Body Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 -> Tera Online Weeaboo WoW, just what the doctor ordered! Nothing like WoW or any mainstream MMO out there, it's the new generation of MMO. Nice that you've done your homework before saying stuff =) ' The only thing new about Tera is its combat (which isn't used to its potential due to slow-motion mobs that my 98 granny with cataracts could dodge). Everything else is cookie cutter go to Y and kill X rats MMO material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randox Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 And now its time to get back to RuneScape. If you guys want to discuss Tera Online more, you can take it here. Also, the changed hours would make sense. It would also explain why all the night shift people (unless seven left, but I think she's still around too) are still there. They already have terrible hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterDexter Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 So what actuallty happened to their hours? :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum_Myr Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 They got changed so that more mods would be online during peak hours, that way they would appear to have more of an impact on the audience. (Instead of only being on during BST day time) But plenty of the community mods didn't like that change in hours. Maxed since Sunday, January 9th, 2014Completionist since Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForsakenMage Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Not sure if anyone saw this on Twitter... Was only made aware of this recently: https://twitter.com/...939622562856961 Gee, had I known this, I would have not used any of the spins I've gotten for free thus far. Edit: For those who can't see it for some reason: Edited April 27, 2012 by ForsakenMage Adventurer's Log || YouTube || Facebook || Tip.it Times Work || Wanna Join the Editorial Panel?Maxed Out 01 October 2012 PDT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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