Have never seen that error message myself either, played since 2001. It also seemed shocked, even offended, that you have to subscribe to enjoy most of the skills, what exactly does it think a subscription is for? One of the worst, uninformative reviews I've ever read.
Completely agree. Take this scenario from the previous method - Player A (main account) has levelled 90 in all stats legitimately. Player A turns to the dark side and bots to 99 in all remaining stats. Player A is perm banned. Player A quits RS as he/she can't be bothered legitimately levelling to the 90s again. Player A does not return or make a new account. Scenario from new method - Player A (main account) has levelled 90 in all stats legitimately. Player A turns to the dark side and bots to 99 in all remaining stats. Player A is stat reset to 85 in all levels and has to pay $15 if they want their account back. Player A repays the debt, regains their account with 85 in all stats (lower than before botting). Player A doesn't bot again as all they've accomplished is -$15 and lower stats. ------------------------------------------------------- That doesn't affect me or any other players, Jagex (which is a business, people seem to forget that) have profited marginally and retained a player.
I completely agree with you two. I have no problem with Jagex giving an in game item to those who went, i think it's completely fair and a nice treat. I probably won't be going either though unless around August there are still some tickets left and i find myself with some spare time and money and think what the heck I'll splash out. I've been applying for a few new jobs around the country aswell for my university placement year so i'll have to see how they go first before i spend the money and make a commitment to go. You're welcome, it's not a very interesting screen but I thought I masewell post it and also that what Mod Ian said was funny, he sounded like a spoilt child in the background hehe :P