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| {{ Infobox CVG | |||
| | title = RuneScape | |||
| | image = ] | |||
| | developer = ] | |||
| | publisher = Jagex Ltd. | |||
| | released = ''RuneScape Classic'': ] ]<br />''RuneScape'': ] ] | |||
| | genre = ] | |||
| | modes = ] | |||
| | platforms = ] | |||
| | media = Web interface | |||
| | requirements = Low detail: 64 MB ], 300 MHz ]<br />High detail: 128 MB RAM, 500 MHz CPU | |||
| | input = ], ] | |||
| | website = http://www.runescape.com/ | |||
| }} | |||
| '''''RuneScape''''' is a ]-based ] operated by ] With over nine million active ]<ref> - GameDaily BIZ, ] ]. Retrieved ] ].</ref> and more than 850,000 ], ''RuneScape'' is rated among the most popular ]s in the world.<ref> - ], ] ]. Retrieved ] ].</ref> ''RuneScape'' offers both free and subscription content and is designed to be accessible from any location with an Internet connection and to run in an ordinary ] without straining system resources. | |||
| ''RuneScape'' takes place in the ]-themed realm of ],<ref>, RuneScape.com. Retrieved ] ].</ref> which is divided into the Kingdoms of Misthalin, Asgarnia, and Kandarin, the ] island of Karamja, the Kharidian Desert, the ], and various other areas.<ref> {{Cite visual|url=http://www.runescape.com/worldmap/worldmap.ws|title=RuneScape world map|accessdate=2006-06-15|medium=Image|distributor=Jagex}}</ref> Players can travel throughout the game world on foot, by using ] teleportation spells or devices, or on gnome gliders, mine carts, or other mechanical means of transportation. Each region offers different types of ], materials, and ] to challenge players. | |||
| Players are shown on the screen as customisable ]. They set their own goals and objectives, deciding which of the available activities to pursue. There is no linear path that must be followed. Players can engage in ] with other players or with monsters, complete quests, or increase their experience in any of the available ].<ref name="WSJKnights">{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Wingfield |authorlink= |author= |coauthors= |title= The Knights of Networking; Online Fantasy Game RuneScape Has Dull Graphics, but It's Free, Luring Millions to Play, Mingle|url= |format= |work= Wall Street Journal| publisher= Dow Jones & Company, Inc.|pages= |page=B.1 | date=2006-10-05 | accessdate=2006-10-05 | language=English}} </ref> Players interact with each other through trading, chatting, or playing combative or cooperative mini-games. | |||
| == History and development == | |||
| ] of '''DeviousMUD''', the forerunner to ''RuneScape'', which was never released to the public.]] | |||
| Andrew Gower began work on ''DeviousMUD'', the forerunner to ''RuneScape'', in 1998. The game, which was never publicly released, used ]. In 1999, Gower began to completely rewrite the game. However, the second version was very similar to the first and had the same graphics. This version was released as a public ] version for approximately one week before it was withdrawn.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://deviousmud.tripod.com/|title= DeviousMUD|accessdate=2006-09-11 |accessmonthday= |accessyear= |author= |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= 2006|month= |format= |work= |publisher= DeviousMUD.tripod.com|pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> | |||
| As a ] undergraduate, Gower began work on a complete rewrite with the assistance of his brother, Paul Gower.<ref name="ProquestGower">Dodson, Sean. "." '']'', ], ] 11 Dec. 2003.</ref> The isometric view was replaced by ] and ] ]. The game, renamed ''RuneScape'', was released to the public as a ] version on ] ].<ref name="WhatisJagex">{{cite web|url= http://kbase.runescape.com/viewarticle.ws?article_id=2449|title= What is Jagex?|accessdate= |accessmonthday= 2006-09-10|accessyear= |author= |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= 2006|month= |format= |work=RuneScape Knowledge Base |publisher= Jagex|pages= |language= English|archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> The game was operated from their parent's house in Nottingham.<ref name="ProquestGower"/> In December 2001, the Gower brothers and Constant Tedder formed ] to take over the business aspects of running ''RuneScape''.<ref name="WhatisJagex"/> | |||
| On ] ], a subscription service was made available to players wishing to gain access to a variety of additional account features. Players paid by credit card, through online services such as ], by cheque or money order, or with their telephone number by paying additional fees to the payment provider.<ref name="MemberBenefits">{{cite web|url= http://runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/members/members.ws|title= Benefits for Members|accessdate= 2006-09-17|accessmonthday= |accessyear= |author= |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= 2006|month= |format= |work= |publisher= Jagex|pages= |language= English|archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref>The most widely used method of payment was by credit card, in which this service cost the player a monthly fee of £3.20, $5.00 US, or €8.40.<!--These amounts are not the applicable exchange rates - they are the actual Jagex fee charged in those currencies; there is no "approximately"; these are the exact amounts - please do not adjust them--> This service significantly changed the focus of the game. | |||
| ] | |||
| As technological advances continued to grow throughout the years, Jagex began to make massive changes to the game. Although they had initially planned a graphical update,<ref> - ''RuneScape Game Updates News'', ] ]. Retrieved ] ].</ref> Jagex developers instead worked to completely rewrite the game engine, introducing a version that consisted entirely of ], with other significant improvements. While in development, this version was called ''RuneScape 2'', although it has become simply ''RuneScape'', with the original version being called ''RuneScape Classic'' to differentiate between them. A beta version was made available to paying members on ] ], and the finished version was launched on ] ].<ref> - ''RuneScape'' Game Updates News. Retrieved ] ]</ref> On ] ], playing ''RuneScape Classic'' was restricted to paying members who had recently played the classic version. All other ''RuneScape Classic'' accounts were permanently banned and access for the creation of new accounts was removed from the servers.<ref> - ''RuneScape'' Customer Support News, ] ]. Retrieved ] ]</ref> | |||
| On ] ], Jagex upgraded ''RuneScape's'' game engine, primarily as a back-end upgrade rather than a visible graphical boost.<ref> - ''RuneScape'' Game Updates News. ] ].</ref> In particular, the amount of memory required to run ''RuneScape'' was significantly reduced, allowing the game to be expanded and improved without increasing the load time for most players. This is the current version of ''RuneScape'' being promoted by Jagex, and is the version most people associate with the word ''RuneScape''. | |||
| === Servers === | |||
| ] | |||
| Over 130 ''RuneScape'' servers, numbered and referred to as "worlds" by players, are located throughout the world. The servers are ], ], and ] and are located in the ] (including both ''RuneScape Classic'' servers), the ], ], the ], ], ], and ].<ref name="countries" /> Each of the ''RuneScape'' servers has a capacity of 2,000 players, allowing over 260,000 simultaneous players. The two ''RuneScape Classic'' servers are each limited to 1,250 players, allowing for 2,500 simultaneous users playing the game at any given time.<ref name="countries">{{ cite web | url = http://news.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/newsitem.ws?id=664 | title = Game-world locations renamed | publisher = RuneScape'' Technical News | date = ] ] | accessdate = 2006-11-21 }}</ref> | |||
| === Graphics === | |||
| ''RuneScape'' can be run with high or low-detail graphics; high-detail mode enhances texture and design, whereas low-detail provides a cleaner look and can reduce ] on older or less powerful computers. In February ], Jagex began the process of updating the graphical images in the ''RuneScape'' cities and the wilderness, planning ultimately to improve the graphics of the entire free area of ''RuneScape'' without causing more lag for people using ] Internet connections.<ref> ''RuneScape'' Game Updates News, ] ]. Retrieved ] ]</ref> | |||
| ''RuneScape'' places emphasis on allowing players the ability to customise their characters by supplying a wide choice in character models. Unlike many games in the genre, player characters must be human; however, players can choose their appearance from a wide range of hairstyles, body types, facial features, clothing options, and gender.<ref> {{cite web |url= http://kbase.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/viewarticle.ws?article_id=2058|title=How do I get started? |accessdate= 2006-10-09|author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= 2006|month= |format= |work=RuneScape Knowledge Base |publisher= Jagex|pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> | |||
| On-screen appearance is further optimised by wearing or wielding items, with each different item having a unique image. Standard weapons of the same class, such as swords, use the same set of animations in combat; however, some special weapons have their own, distinctive animations that differ completely from those of other weapons in their category. | |||
| A player's appearance can be radically changed with special equipment and during particular events. Players can be transformed by game characters or their surroundings into frogs, mushrooms, or small animals. Players using certain items can transform themselves into piles of stone, eggs, or monkeys, allowing them to avoid negative effects or gaining them access to otherwise unreachable places. Such "morphs" are temporary, and players cannot perform certain activities that normally can be done in human form. | |||
| Each activity performed by a player has its own distinctive animation, from walking down a city street to planting a seed in a ] plot to sewing leather into a pair of gloves. Players can also express particular emotions whenever they choose through the use of "emotes". New players start with most of the available emotes, but others must be earned from ], ], or holiday events. | |||
| === Advertising === | |||
| To support ''RuneScape's'' free content, advertisements are displayed above the playing screen on the free-player servers. On ] ], Jagex signed an exclusive marketing and distribution contract with ] Games,<ref name="gamedailyadvertising">{{cite news | title = GameDAILY: WildTangent Explores RuneScape | language = English | publisher = CBS SportsLine | date = 2006-07-17 | url = http://sportsline.com/games/story/9558992 | accessdate = 2006-08-08 }}</ref> which allows WildTangent to handle advertising in and around ''RuneScape'' in the United States. The deal also allows WildTangent to distribute ''RuneScape'' through the WildTangent Games Network,<ref name = gamedailyadvertising /> a distribution channel reaching over 20 million consumer PCs.<ref>{{ cite news | title = WildTangent Sells Ads in Runescape Online Game | language = English | publisher = MediaBuyerPlanner | date = 2006-07-13 | url = http://www.mediabuyerplanner.com/2006/07/13/wildtangent_sells_ads_in_runesc/ | accessdate = 2006-08-08 }}</ref> WildTangent has stressed that this agreement will not change the way ''RuneScape'' is presented, and that they plan to make the presence of the advertisements, vital to ''RuneScape'', as non-invasive as possible. Jagex moderators have stated that there will be no ''in-game'' advertisements.<ref name = gamedailyadvertising /> Since computer users may use advertisement blockers which may discourage advertisers, Jagex introduced a rule that prohibits players from blocking the advertisements in the free game.<ref>{{cite news | title = Runescape:Rules of Conduct:Rule 15-Advert Blocking | work = RuneScape Knowledge Base | language = English | publisher = Jagex | date = 2006 | url = http://kbase.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/viewarticle.ws?article_id=2396 | accessdate = 2006-08-11 }}</ref> | |||
| == Gameplay == | |||
| New players begin in a secluded area populated only by other beginners, Tutorial Island. They are led on a set path where they learn most of the skills needed to succeed in Gielinor. After completing the tutorial, players can access information from tutors located in the towns they explore. These NPCs can replace some basic equipment items if necessary. Since it takes many hours to develop a character, many players regard playing ''RuneScape'' as a lifestyle, not a side activity. Playing ''RuneScape'' can be addictive, and some people play ''RuneScape'' more than they do anything else.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/online/review/R35534.html|title= RuneScape:"Addicting as hell... but with room for improvements" |accessdate= 2006-08-09|accessmonthday= |accessyear= |author= ciruiz88 |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= 2002-06-14|year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher= Gamespot GameFAQs|pages= |language= English |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> | |||
| ''RuneScape'' has music, sound effects, and ambient noises throughout Gielinor to enhance gameplay. The music, while often a simple tune,<ref name="funbutgetsold">{{cite web|url= http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/online/review/R98290.html|title= RuneScape: "It's fun for a while, but it gets old pretty quickly" |accessdate= 2006-08-09|accessmonthday= |accessyear= |author= Black_Cheese |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= 2006-02-27|year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher= Gamespot GameFAQs |pages= |language= English |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> is designed to enhance mood and help to define the underlying cultures of the various locations around Gielinor. Sound effects, such as the "sploosh" heard when a lobster trap is submerged in water, are heard as players train their skills. Ambient noises, such as the cry of seagulls flying over the ocean, occur in logical places. Players can turn the music and sounds off if they prefer.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gamersinfo.net/index.php?art/id:390|title= RuneScape|accessdate= 2006-08-10|accessmonthday= |accessyear= |author= Cloud8976 |last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= 2005-03-30|year= |month= |format= |work= |publisher= GamersInfo |pages= |language= English |archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> | |||
| === Skills === | |||
| {{main|Runescape skills}} | |||
| ].]] | |||
| Skills in ''RuneScape'' are abilities that enable players to perform activities in the game. Players gain experience in a skill when they perform activities that utilise that skill, such as mining ore from a rock to increase the mining skill. In general, the higher the level required to perform a task, the more experience points the player receives, and the more desirable the result. The combined skill level of a player partly symbolises the player's status in the game. The ''RuneScape'' hiscores tables can be viewed by all players, and players with higher overall levels are well known. | |||
| ''RuneScape'' has twenty-three trainable skills in four categories: combat (attack, strength, defence, magic, ranged, prayer, and hitpoints); extraction (mining, fishing, woodcutting, thieving, and farming); processing (smithing, cooking, crafting, runecrafting, fletching, and herblore); and independent (firemaking, agility, construction, slayer, and hunter).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kbase.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/viewcategory.ws?cat_id=776 |title=Skills |accessdate=2006-10-14 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work=RuneScape Knowledge Base|publisher= Jagex |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/newsitem.ws?id=656 |title=Behind the Scenes - November |accessdate=2006-11-04 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work=RuneScape News|publisher= Jagex |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> | |||
| ==== Combat ==== | |||
| ] | |||
| {{main|RuneScape combat}} | |||
| Combat is an important aspect of the gameplay in ''RuneScape'', as it is one of the most direct ways of gaining wealth and is needed to start and complete many quests. Combat level, determined by applying a formula to the seven combat skills, is usually referred to simply as "level". Combat level is the only information about the player that is visible to other players while in game. Other skill levels increase total levels and overall rankings for players, but not their combat levels.<ref> {{cite web |url= http://kbase.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/viewarticle.ws?article_id=1945|title= Fighting-The Basics|accessdate=2006-10-09 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work=RuneScape Knowledge Base |publisher=Jagex |pages= |language= English|archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> | |||
| Combat is subdivided into melee, magic, and ranged categories. Melee attacks are close range with or without weapons,<ref> {{cite web |url=http://kbase.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/viewarticle.ws?article_id=2349 |title=Melee-The Basics |accessdate=2006-10-14 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work=RuneScape Knowledge Base |publisher=Jagex |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }} </ref> magic attacks focus on using runestones to cast spells,<ref> {{cite web |url=http://kbase.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/viewarticle.ws?article_id=1901|title=Magic-The Basics |accessdate=2006-10-14 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work= RuneScape Knowledge Base|publisher= Jagex |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }} </ref> and ranged moves use projectile weapons.<ref> {{cite web |url=http://kbase.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/viewarticle.ws?article_id=1962 |title=Ranged-The Basics |accessdate=2006-10-14 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work= RuneScape Knowledge Base|publisher=Jagex |pages= |language= English|archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }} </ref> Most of the game's ] are medieval or fantastical in nature and feature different strengths and weaknesses. | |||
| Unlike other games in the genre, ''RuneScape'' does not require players to choose a ]. Players are not bound to a specific category of combat, and they may freely change between all three forms of combat at any time simply by switching weapons, armours, or methods of attack. Players can even carry the weapons and armours of the three combat categories in their inventories, switching between or even combining the forms at will. | |||
| === Quests === | |||
| Quests give players the opportunity to experience adventures within the realm of Gielinor. Most quests require specific experience in skills or combat. Quests are divided into four categories according to difficulty. Novice quests act as tutorials to acquaint new players with the various ] they will need to succeed in the game. Intermediate quests are designed for players who seek harder obstacles, while experienced and master quests are designed to challenge the game's most experienced players. Many master quests open up new areas of Gielinor to be explored. | |||
| Quests include rewards upon completion that depend on the difficulty of the quest. Rewards often include money, items, access to an area, or an increase in skill experience. Quest points are also awarded based on the difficulty of the quest. As demonstration of a player's prior accomplishments and ability, a specific number of quest points or the completion of specific quests are often required to begin a quest, enter a specific area, access some skills, or use special weapons. Some quests are part of an overlapping storyline, the most famous of which has been in ''RuneScape'' for several years and currently contains seven separate quests. There are currently about 20 quests available to free players and about 100 additional members quests.<ref>RuneScape quests manual - and . RuneScape.com. Retrieved ] ].</ref> <!-- Please update the number of quests as new quests are added. This number is current as of 11/8/06. --> | |||
| === Interaction === | |||
| Many ]s (NPCs) populate the realm of Gielinor. Although some NPCs, such as shopkeepers, have game functions that require them to be unavailable for combat, most NPCs can be attacked. Attackable NPCs are generally referred to as ], regardless of their race. Monsters range from common, low level creatures like chickens and bears to unique, much more powerful monsters like the King Black Dragon, Chaos Elemental, or Kalphite Queen. Each type of monster has its own strengths and weaknesses. Demons, for example, have low defence against magical attacks while dragons have extremely high defence against magic. Monsters may also be aggressive (attacking any player who comes within range, regardless of combat level), non-aggressive (not attacking players unless provoked, regardless of combat levels), or partially aggressive (attacking only those players whose combat levels are within certain ranges). This can make certain areas within the game dangerous to players depending upon their own combat levels. | |||
| ''RuneScape'' features independent mini-games for its players. Mini-games take place in certain areas and normally involve a specific skill. Mini-games usually require players to cooperate or to compete with each other. Popular mini-games include ''Castle Wars'', which is similar to the real-life game ], and ''Pest Control''.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://runescape.salmoneus.net/mini_games.html|title= mini-Games & Mini-Quests|accessdate= 2006-10-09|author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= 2006|month= |format= |work= |publisher= Sal's Realm of RuneScape|pages= |language= English|archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> | |||
| Players can fight against other players in ] (PvP) combat in certain areas of Gielinor. The most common place is in the ], where players risk their lives, but more importantly their items, challenging other players.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://runescape.salmoneus.net/wildy_survival.html|title= Wilderness Survival Guide|accessdate=2006-10-09 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work= |publisher=Sal's Realm of RuneScape |pages= |language= English|archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> Players can engage in PvP combat without risking their items in mini-games such as Castle Wars and the TzHaar Fight Pits, and in combat arenas or dungeons in ]. In the Duel Arena, players must agree on the rules of engagement and the stake before combat between them begins. | |||
| === Random events === | |||
| Random events are short interludes that occur during the game, requiring some form of player input. They were introduced to deter players from using automated programs, known as ]s or ], to play the game with no human interaction. The use of such macros is forbidden and will result in the permanent ban of accounts found to be using them. Postings in the ''RuneScape'' forums by Andrew Gower suggest that random events were designed not only to hinder macroers but to alleviate the monotony that can occur while levelling skills for long periods of time (referred to as ]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tip.it/runescape/?page=random_events.htm |title= Random Events Guide|accessdate=2006-10-09 |author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= 2006-07-13|year=|month= |format= |work= |publisher= RuneScape Tips|pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote=}}</ref> | |||
| Some random events are simple, requiring a player only to click on an ] or to leave the area temporarily; others require more sophisticated actions from players, who must respond to these events quickly and correctly to avoid a negative effect, such as being ] across the map or taking damage. Players are usually rewarded for responding correctly to random events.<ref> {{cite web |url= http://runescape.salmoneus.net/random_events.html|title= Random Events|accessdate=2006-10-14 |author= Salmoneus|authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work= |publisher=Sal's Realm of RuneScape |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }} </ref> | |||
| Three random events have been removed from the game by ''Jagex'': The Watchman{{fact}}, Tangle Vine, and Dr. Ford. The purpose for their removal varies, from the event being too dangerous to players, simply causing a sum of graphical problems, or just being a major inconveniece to any player who gets that random event.<ref> {{cite web |url= http://www.tip.it/runescape/?page=random_events.htm#removed|title= Random Events|accessdate=2006-11-19 |author= Eeeeediot|authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work= |publisher=Tip.it |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> | |||
| == Membership == | |||
| Membership is a ] service that gives access to additional features for those who choose it. Membership allows players to explore more of Gielinor beyond the free area of the map. This subscription adds more than twice the land and offers an extensive amount of additional content. Other benefits include more items, the ability to store additional items, weekly game updates, posting access in the official forums, and priority customer support. Game updates are mainly limited to paying members unless the update has a direct influence on a free aspect of the game. | |||
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| == Community == | |||
| Players of ''RuneScape'' represent a wide range of nationalities and ages; however, because the game is currently available only in ], most players speak English to some extent. Players who speak languages other than English tend to gravitate to worlds populated by other players who speak the same language; some worlds have a greater percentage of players who speak ], ], ], ], or other languages. It is not uncommon, however, to see many languages on the chat screens throughout ''RuneScape''. According to Constant Tedder, the company is starting to focus on translating ''RuneScape'' into different European languages, especially German.<ref name="WSJKnights"> </ref> | |||
| A group of official ] created entirely by Jagex programmers is available to players on the ''RuneScape'' website. By accessing the forums, paying members are able to participate in game discussions, play player-made forum games, make arrangements to buy or sell items, and interact with the community. Free players can read the forums but are unable to post messages. The ''RuneScape'' forums are quite diverse, allowing thousands of players to access them at any given time. Each forum has its own specific list of rules enforced by forum ].<ref>{{ cite web |url=http://forum.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/codeofconduct.ws |title=RuneScape Forums: Code of Conduct |accessdate= 2006-10-14|author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year=2006 |month= |format= |work=RuneScape Forums |publisher=Jagex |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }} </ref> | |||
| Players can submit questions to any ] in the game. Selected letters are answered in an update called ''Postbag from The Hedge'' at the end of each month. This feature of the site started on ] ] and has since become one of the most accessed pages of the site. From ] ] through ] ], players could submit questions to the ''RuneScape'' gods; however, the gods will no longer communicate so directly with mortal beings.<ref> - Jagex. Retrieved ] ].</ref> | |||
| Players can submit their own original ''Runescape'' related artwork, a select few of which are displayed in a gallery on the ''RuneScape'' website. Media featured have included sculpture, comics, drawings, and paintings. | |||
| Many ] have been established for ''RuneScape'', none of which are supported or recognized by Jagex. In order to provide players with an alternative, official site to get the information they want or need, Jagex introduced the Knowledge Base.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://news.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/newsitem.ws?id=556|title=New Improved Game Guide Released! |accessdate= 2006|author= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= 2006-03-13|year= |month= |format= |work= RuneScape Website News|publisher=Jagex |pages= |language=English |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= }}</ref> | |||
| == Critical review == | |||
| ], reporting on a study by ], states that playing ''RuneScape'' as much as working on homework is not necessarily a bad thing. It can instruct players about working hard to achieve goals and that the nature of most games, including ''RuneScape'', can teach teenagers vital skills as they enter the labour market.<ref name="bbcallworknoplay">{{cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title = How gaming is all work and no play | work = | pages = | language = English | publisher = BBC News | date = 2006-03-14 | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4774534.stm | accessdate = 2006-08-07 }}</ref> In December 2003, ] described ''RuneScape'' as one of the fastest growing out of all of the ]s, having a userbase half again that of ], (even if it is easier due to running in a web browser) and as "the best British offering."<ref name="Guardianrunetomove">{{cite news | last = | first = | coauthors = | title = Rune to move. | work = | pages = | language = English | publisher = Guardian Unlimited | date = 2003-12-11 | url = http://technology.guardian.co.uk/online/story/0,3605,1103882,00.html | accessdate = 2006-08-08}}</ref> ''Just RPG'' states that "It's rare for something that's free to come with no strings attached, and is actually fun to boot", but also found that some elements of the ] system "can get really annoying". The review site summarised the game with "In short, the game of Runescape is a fun, addictive game, and while the graphics may not be perfect, for a game written in Java, they aren't bad. The ] are varied, the community is alright, and it'll eat up your time if you aren't careful", giving it a score of 83%.<ref>{{cite news | last = Gasperazzo | first = Wendy | coauthors = | title = Runescape | work = | pages = | language = English | publisher = Just RPG | |||
| | date = 2006 | url = http://www.just-rpg.com/default.asp?pid=1209 | accessdate = 2006-08-08 }} | |||
| </ref> The ] Buzz Log states that "while it may not be as easy on the eyes as some other popular online RPG games, like ], ], or ''EverQuest'', RuneScape is still a lot better way to kill time than pushing around cells in a ]."<ref>{{cite news | last = Hurd | first = Gordon | coauthors = | title = The Rundown on Runescape | work = | pages = | language = English | publisher = Yahoo Buzz Log | |||
| | date = 2006-05-08 | url = http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/9096/the-rundown-on-runescape| accessdate = 2006-08-08 }}</ref> ] UK in December 2003; states that while the "traditional ] values of ]ing, slaying ]s and developing your character in a familiar ] setting" won't "have the big boys trembling in their +2 Boots of Subscriber Gathering", this is offset by the game's accessibility through a web browser, "compounded by a version of the game that allows free adventuring before players upgrade to a members account", describing the game as "an unsurprising success".<ref>{{cite news | last = Sutherns | first = Mark | coauthors = | title = Runescape 2: browser-based Goblin basher goes 3D. | work = ] UK, issue 129| pages = 145 | language = English | publisher = ] | date = 2003-12 | url = | accessdate = }}</ref> | |||
| === Criticism and response === | |||
| To combat ] and the use of ]s, Jagex has taken measures such as introducing random events that require immediate human response and providing safety warnings in the player trading system. In response to automated scripts, Jagex banned over 20,000 accounts through a macro detection system.<ref> - ''RuneScape'' Customer Support News ] ]. Retrieved ] ].</ref> ''RuneScape'' chat filters have the ability to censor words and letter combinations that may be offensive to players. Players are often able to use intentional misspellings, ], or symbols to bypass the filter. To combat this, changes are continually being made by Jagex to the filters to block offensive language and to prevent non-offensive words from being accidentally blocked,<ref> - ''RuneScape'' Customer Support News ] ]. Retrieved ] ]</ref> most of which are successful in alleviating some of the problems. | |||
| Business aspects of the ''RuneScape'' organization have fallen under criticism. ''RuneScape'' has been criticised for not having enough free content or not updating the free content often enough. While ''RuneScape'' does have a considerable amount of free content, most updates and features for high-level players are limited to paying members.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.runescape.com/lang/en/aff/runescape/members/members.ws|title= RuneScape:Benefits for Members |accessdate= 2006-08-09|accessmonthday= |accessyear= |author= Jagex|last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= 2006|month= |format= |work= |publisher= Jagex|pages= |language= English|archiveurl= |archivedate=}}</ref> Jagex have increased the size of their customer support team and has expanded the online Knowledge Base to alleviate customer service problems.<ref> - RuneScape.com, ] ]. Retrieved ] ].</ref> | |||
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