Anonymous Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi, everyone. I'm considering returning to RuneScape just for the sake of it. I've had loads of good memories with this game, but I quit playing because it just wasn't the it used to be. I can understand that it's probably further from the same nowadays - especially considering the new combat rework - but I want to try to see if it's something that'd interest me again. Now, I have no idea as to where I should start off, what I should do or what I should know. Could anyone give me a quick recap of some important stuff? I've been inactive for around 6-8 months. Should I sell all my valuable items? I'm guessing they're crashing, and I'd like to start over fresh. How do people make money nowadays? What's the general viewpoint on the new combat system? Thanks in advance... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildxYak Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm no good with item values, although armour and weapons are now effectively power based on their level to wear/wield. Eg. barrows and bandos are very similar.With the EoC came the action bar which can be very useful for skilling (quick dropping iron ore for example) as well as abilities, food and pots in combat.Monster combat levels, hp and difficulty can be a bit all over the place.Despite all the hate it's getting I'm still enjoying the game. 99: Agility 28/12/14|Thieving 20/03/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quyneax Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 You can make money in the same ways as you used to, just that bossing has gotten easier so the profits are down a bit. The upcoming Kalphite King will probably add a new, high-profit boss to the game. Supporter of Zaros | Quest Cape owner since 22 may 2010 | No skills below 99 | Total level 2595 | Completionist Cape owner since 17th June 2013 | Suggestions 99 summoning (18th June 2011, previously untrimmed) | 99 farming (14th July 2011) | 99 prayer (8th September 2011) | 99 constitution (10th September 2011) | 99 dungeoneering (15th November 2011) 99 ranged (28th November 2011) | 99 attack, 99 defence, 99 strength (11th December 2011) | 99 slayer (18th December 2011) | 99 magic (22nd December 2011) | 99 construction (16th March 2012) 99 herblore (22nd March 2012) | 99 firemaking (26th March 2012) | 99 cooking (2nd July 2012) | 99 runecrafting (12th March 2012) | 99 crafting (26th August 2012) | 99 agility (19th November 2012) 99 woodcutting (22nd November 2012) | 99 fletching (31st December 2012) | 99 thieving (3rd January 2013) | 99 hunter (11th January 2013) | 99 mining (21st January 2013) | 99 fishing (21st January 2013) 99 smithing (21st January 2013) | 120 dungeoneering (17th June 2013) | 99 divination (24th November 2013) Tormented demon drops: twenty effigies, nine pairs of claws, two dragon armour slices and one elite clue | Dagannoth king drops: two dragon hatchets, two elite clues, one archer ring and one warrior ring Glacor drops: four pairs of ragefire boots, one pair of steadfast boots, six effigies, two hundred lots of Armadyl shards, three elite clues | Nex split: Torva boots | Kalphite King split: off-hand drygore mace 30/30 Shattered Heart statues completed | 16/16 Court Cases completed | 25/25 Choc Chimp Ices delivered | 500/500 Vyrewatch burned | 584/584 tasks completed | 4000/4000 chompies hunted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Do you guys think I should sell my valuables, such as bandos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quyneax Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I think you should keep the equipment you'll be using. I have no idea what you'll be up to, but for GWD you'll want some mage gear. Supporter of Zaros | Quest Cape owner since 22 may 2010 | No skills below 99 | Total level 2595 | Completionist Cape owner since 17th June 2013 | Suggestions 99 summoning (18th June 2011, previously untrimmed) | 99 farming (14th July 2011) | 99 prayer (8th September 2011) | 99 constitution (10th September 2011) | 99 dungeoneering (15th November 2011) 99 ranged (28th November 2011) | 99 attack, 99 defence, 99 strength (11th December 2011) | 99 slayer (18th December 2011) | 99 magic (22nd December 2011) | 99 construction (16th March 2012) 99 herblore (22nd March 2012) | 99 firemaking (26th March 2012) | 99 cooking (2nd July 2012) | 99 runecrafting (12th March 2012) | 99 crafting (26th August 2012) | 99 agility (19th November 2012) 99 woodcutting (22nd November 2012) | 99 fletching (31st December 2012) | 99 thieving (3rd January 2013) | 99 hunter (11th January 2013) | 99 mining (21st January 2013) | 99 fishing (21st January 2013) 99 smithing (21st January 2013) | 120 dungeoneering (17th June 2013) | 99 divination (24th November 2013) Tormented demon drops: twenty effigies, nine pairs of claws, two dragon armour slices and one elite clue | Dagannoth king drops: two dragon hatchets, two elite clues, one archer ring and one warrior ring Glacor drops: four pairs of ragefire boots, one pair of steadfast boots, six effigies, two hundred lots of Armadyl shards, three elite clues | Nex split: Torva boots | Kalphite King split: off-hand drygore mace 30/30 Shattered Heart statues completed | 16/16 Court Cases completed | 25/25 Choc Chimp Ices delivered | 500/500 Vyrewatch burned | 584/584 tasks completed | 4000/4000 chompies hunted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildxYak Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Keep Bandos, good overall melee armour with no repair costs.Another thing, the combat triangle is buffed and weaknesses really are weaknesses. 99: Agility 28/12/14|Thieving 20/03/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Keep Bandos, good overall melee armour with no repair costs.Another thing, the combat triangle is buffed and weaknesses really are weaknesses.Is it actually worth using magic and ranged now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quyneax Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Keep Bandos, good overall melee armour with no repair costs.Another thing, the combat triangle is buffed and weaknesses really are weaknesses.Is it actually worth using magic and ranged now?Yes. Though magic still has stupidly low dps in dg, so don't use it there (assuming you can get your hands on high-tier range/melee stuff). Supporter of Zaros | Quest Cape owner since 22 may 2010 | No skills below 99 | Total level 2595 | Completionist Cape owner since 17th June 2013 | Suggestions 99 summoning (18th June 2011, previously untrimmed) | 99 farming (14th July 2011) | 99 prayer (8th September 2011) | 99 constitution (10th September 2011) | 99 dungeoneering (15th November 2011) 99 ranged (28th November 2011) | 99 attack, 99 defence, 99 strength (11th December 2011) | 99 slayer (18th December 2011) | 99 magic (22nd December 2011) | 99 construction (16th March 2012) 99 herblore (22nd March 2012) | 99 firemaking (26th March 2012) | 99 cooking (2nd July 2012) | 99 runecrafting (12th March 2012) | 99 crafting (26th August 2012) | 99 agility (19th November 2012) 99 woodcutting (22nd November 2012) | 99 fletching (31st December 2012) | 99 thieving (3rd January 2013) | 99 hunter (11th January 2013) | 99 mining (21st January 2013) | 99 fishing (21st January 2013) 99 smithing (21st January 2013) | 120 dungeoneering (17th June 2013) | 99 divination (24th November 2013) Tormented demon drops: twenty effigies, nine pairs of claws, two dragon armour slices and one elite clue | Dagannoth king drops: two dragon hatchets, two elite clues, one archer ring and one warrior ring Glacor drops: four pairs of ragefire boots, one pair of steadfast boots, six effigies, two hundred lots of Armadyl shards, three elite clues | Nex split: Torva boots | Kalphite King split: off-hand drygore mace 30/30 Shattered Heart statues completed | 16/16 Court Cases completed | 25/25 Choc Chimp Ices delivered | 500/500 Vyrewatch burned | 584/584 tasks completed | 4000/4000 chompies hunted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yes. Though magic still has stupidly low dps in dg, so don't use it there (assuming you can get your hands on high-tier range/melee stuff).Just tested about magic and ranged in TzHaar, and wow, it's actually really effective. It was about time Jagex balanced out the combat triangle... I do, however, find the different abilities extremely confusing, but I reckon you just have to get used to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quyneax Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Basic abilities are really not very important (other than that you need them for adrenaline). Try to use the 3-sec cooldown abilities in between other basics (Slice, Wrack, Piercing Shot). Tresholds do real damage, and ults still more. Ults are usually overkill on non-boss monsters. For slayer, you can use AoE tresholds/ults on dags etc. If you think the impact > wrack combo is any good (stun > higher damage vs. stun), it's not really. If you really want that extra damage with Wrack, just use ice barrage :P. Supporter of Zaros | Quest Cape owner since 22 may 2010 | No skills below 99 | Total level 2595 | Completionist Cape owner since 17th June 2013 | Suggestions 99 summoning (18th June 2011, previously untrimmed) | 99 farming (14th July 2011) | 99 prayer (8th September 2011) | 99 constitution (10th September 2011) | 99 dungeoneering (15th November 2011) 99 ranged (28th November 2011) | 99 attack, 99 defence, 99 strength (11th December 2011) | 99 slayer (18th December 2011) | 99 magic (22nd December 2011) | 99 construction (16th March 2012) 99 herblore (22nd March 2012) | 99 firemaking (26th March 2012) | 99 cooking (2nd July 2012) | 99 runecrafting (12th March 2012) | 99 crafting (26th August 2012) | 99 agility (19th November 2012) 99 woodcutting (22nd November 2012) | 99 fletching (31st December 2012) | 99 thieving (3rd January 2013) | 99 hunter (11th January 2013) | 99 mining (21st January 2013) | 99 fishing (21st January 2013) 99 smithing (21st January 2013) | 120 dungeoneering (17th June 2013) | 99 divination (24th November 2013) Tormented demon drops: twenty effigies, nine pairs of claws, two dragon armour slices and one elite clue | Dagannoth king drops: two dragon hatchets, two elite clues, one archer ring and one warrior ring Glacor drops: four pairs of ragefire boots, one pair of steadfast boots, six effigies, two hundred lots of Armadyl shards, three elite clues | Nex split: Torva boots | Kalphite King split: off-hand drygore mace 30/30 Shattered Heart statues completed | 16/16 Court Cases completed | 25/25 Choc Chimp Ices delivered | 500/500 Vyrewatch burned | 584/584 tasks completed | 4000/4000 chompies hunted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 Basic abilities are really not very important (other than that you need them for adrenaline). Try to use the 3-sec cooldown abilities in between other basics (Slice, Wrack, Piercing Shot). Tresholds do real damage, and ults still more. Ults are usually overkill on non-boss monsters. For slayer, you can use AoE tresholds/ults on dags etc. If you think the impact > wrack combo is any good (stun > higher damage vs. stun), it's not really. If you really want that extra damage with Wrack, just use ice barrage :P.Okay, thanks - I think I'm just going to have to experiment with the different abilities... it's jut a bit confusing at the moment. Another thing, what about dual-wielding? Can you dual wield anything? Is it always worth using it whenever you can? I just used two rune crossbows and it seems pretty effective, imo... but still, not used to the combat at all so far :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country devil Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 2h>>>dual wield if using abilities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 2h>>>dual wield if using abilitiesWhat about armour and equipment? My friend said that void was pretty much the best in terms of accuracy and damage. How is accuracy and damage determined, though? I heard that Nezzy is nerfed... so confused lol :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleDj Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Abyssal whips have gone down to the range of 120k-130k since the new combat system.So if you don't have one, buy one.Also, The new combat system has a tutorial, so I suggest going through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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