So I have the option to add a log to a fire that's going, what does it do exactly?

It's called the bonfire update, added some time ago.  It will give you more xp per log and essentially enable AFK firemaking.  It also gives you a health boost for X minutes based on which type of logs you use, assuming you add 5+ logs to a bonfire.  Look for a message in green in your chatbox detailing it.

Speaking of this, unless my memory is more broke than I thought, adding logs to a fire should also extend the time that it will remain lit before going out.  So if you're out fishing, you can help a lot of people with the set of logs you brought with you.  In the case of Musa Point, Karamja (F2P edition), you can cook stuff and still have it going for more people to pop over and cook theirs as well.  I still remember when people would thank me for lighting a bonfire and making it last.  Of course, that was before any recent negative community effects... :huh:

 

~D. V. "Just pulling from my best recollection..." Devnull

Speaking of this, unless my memory is more broke than I thought, adding logs to a fire should also extend the time that it will remain lit before going out.  So if you're out fishing, you can help a lot of people with the set of logs you brought with you.  In the case of Musa Point, Karamja (F2P edition), you can cook stuff and still have it going for more people to pop over and cook theirs as well.  I still remember when people would thank me for lighting a bonfire and making it last.  Of course, that was before any recent negative community effects... :huh:

 

~D. V. "Just pulling from my best recollection..." Devnull

I don't actually think that's true, at least not in all cases...based on my own experiences fming.  When I light a yew log fire it lasts for precisely three inventories (minus a log or two) with well-timed clicks, both by myself and on a busy bonfire world

It doesn't extend the time as far as I know.

Alright, let me confirm if I got this correct.

 

Adding logs to a fire is basically a way to get more firemaking EXP from logs without having to make a new camp fire, am I right?

Alright, let me confirm if I got this correct.

 

Adding logs to a fire is basically a way to get more firemaking EXP from logs without having to make a new camp fire, am I right?

Yes.  And it does a whole inventory while you wait too :).

Bonefire update was the best thing to ever happen to Firemaking. :-)

Bonefire update was the best thing to ever happen to Firemaking. :-)

Pyrelords :c

 

but yes: More exp, more afk, free charms (from the sprites that appear randomly)

I just wanted to know this, but that doesn't mean I'll be training the skill though.

 

When I burn logs I get nothing for it.

 

But when I make the logs into bows with the fletching skill I can get a good amount of money for the high alchemy value of the bows.

So yeah my opinion on firemaking hasn't changed, I still don't like that skill.

 

I already have the level required to light bullseye lanterns and that's really all I need.

You can get charms for Summoning. When bonfiring fire spirits will emerge randomly and if you click on them you can get charms and other materials

You can get charms for Summoning. When bonfiring fire spirits will emerge randomly and if you click on them you can get charms and other materials

 

But why would I waste my time burning logs for that when I can get them much more easily by killing monsters?

It's just an extra little bonus, certainly not the fastest way to get charms I don't think..

Talking about bonfires, does those in elf city give fire spirits as well?

Talking about bonfires, does those in elf city give fire spirits as well?

 

The bonfire in the Max Guild does for sure. I didn't use the other one yet.

Talking about bonfires, does those in elf city give fire spirits as well?

 

Yes, they do. I used the one at the Tower of Voices and got a few.

Thanks for clearing that up. The reason I asked that question is because of the Christmas Bonfire one. That one didn't give any fire spirits.