Alot of people notice how in real life the media - that is, newpapers, magazines, tv, radio, ect - can strongly influence events or decisions, but who would have thougth that it would transfer over to little old Runescape?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Think about it...how many times have the big-city news agencies uncovered a story only to have it followed up by an "official investigation"? Why else would those media-savvy politicians use up millions on a few 30 second tv or radio ads?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take that over to Runescape and you have a powerfull weapon in a little game. Probably one of the most infamous examples of media influence is the recent 3rd Party Client mess. For anyone who may have missed it, JaGex extended their ban of 3rd party clients to include world switchers, more importantly, the powerfull SwiftSwitch. Upon hearing the news, players flocked to the forums - and subsequently various places in the game - to riot and show their extreme dissaproval of the move by JaGex. The SwiftSwitch website probably got more hits that week waiting for the update that would make it legal than Runescape.com itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imagine what would have happened if the SwiftSwitch creaters and the powers that be took the news offensively and, instead of looking for a solution like they did, posted that everyone should boycott runescape and continue rioting. Players would have done just that because they like the client so much that they will risk their accounts to defend it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now on to the main point - why dont some of the powers use their influence? Websites, well known forum posters, and certain people with access to advertisements to the masses (banners, ads, ect) could use their influence to accomplish things the players want - a simple tip.it times article or two would get the message out that we want feature A, or we dont like update B. Not that this is an automatic set in stone "the update is coming" thing, but it would no doubt up the importance of said feature on JaGex's list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted there are certain courtesies that each permits the other. Jagex listend more attentive to people like the creator of swiftswitch when he has something to say, and the creator of swiftswitch listens more attentively when JaGex says "this is how its going to be". Neither would openly say anything that would cause the other to fall in rank in the eyes of the players - not anymore at least - but that doesnt mean that those with influence couldnt hint more frequently at things of importance to the players.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who knows, maybe one day Jagex will release more bank space, a bank organisation tool, and the perfect quest at the whim of a few players. Untill then, its up to those with power.

Hmmm, interesting read. Very thought out too =D>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Although I don't think people spend millions on a 30 second spot (unless it's the infamous Super Bowl)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, Runescape says that 3rd Party Clients are "ILLEGAL" because it's not available to all players. Kind of an Oxymoron right there :-k

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because of the fact that it's from a website and don't you need the internet to play runescape?

I see what you're saying, but it cant happen. Not everyone will fight, and many of those who do will probably think its not worth it to some extent. Then others care more about their account than some client being banned.

 

 

 

Same thing irl, not everyone will fight and if they do, most of them would quit leaving a few left.

All this would do is get more 8 year olds to join

Clearly overthought on this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No person in their right minds would continue using Switchshift while risking their account. Only idiots would

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey don't flame me, if you disapprove, go argue that with Jagex

i appreciate the feedback, this was more of a time killer than a debatable subject. In response:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackarch - While i obviously dont have the ability to audit politicians, they bring in millions in their campaign budgets, which has to go somewhere, even if not ALL into tv commercials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nick - I was referring to the massive falidor riots and rants forum posts which were from people who said they were quitting, continuing to use ss, suing jagex (hah), ect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Abyssal - i dont beleive so, because those in power generally have the mental capacity to determine which suggestions are legitimate. 8 Year olds most likely cant submit a well worded, thought out suggestion which would be seriously considered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JFonseka - I wont flame you if you dont flame me ;)

Well, let's do an experiment, please a TIP.IT staff reset the front page and put in in blank but with very big and black letters that say "EVERYBODY GO TO WORLD 60 61 62 63 64 65, GATHER IN VARROCK ANS SAY: "PHREE T-SHIRTS PL0X!!1111111111". SO WE GET FREE T-SHIRTS SOMEDAY!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And because everybody loves the free t-shirts there will be chaos in these worlds!

lol you miss the point here - blatant begging will not only NOT accomplish the goal, but will also ruin the reputatio of the person asking for it. The power making the suggestion needs to hint, or calmly suggest, not demand and beg.

I get what you're saying, cool. BTW, what day is it today? I've lost track. Because I'm not sure if this is a 2, or 3 day bump. I'm pretty sure the point is that someday a few powerful people might use their power to get an update(well, that was part of it). Nice article, great punctuation.