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RuneWeb in August
Posted by Firenimmo
Posted at 12th August 2005, 21:44PM (GMT +1000)
Throughout the remainder of August we hope to make several additions to the content and services offered on the RuneWeb site.
Dynamic Signatures
The RuneWeb signatures will return this week with tweaked designs, Farming added and some other new features.
Skill Guides
RuneWeb's Skill Guide library will be completed during August, offering comprehensive information on every skill in the game, as well as hints, tips and pictures.
Item Database
We hope to release our new and improved Item Database somewhere towards the end of August, full of details on every item in the game, including a new Search function.
Enjoy
Item Search Down Temporarily
Posted by Seiferoth
Posted at 11th August 2005, 9:55AM (GMT +1000)
Down for repairs.
Will return sometime in August.
Sigs updated ... finally!
Posted by Catatifish
Posted at 10th August 2005, 12:07PM (GMT +1000)
The RuneWeb sigs have been updated (finally!) to include July's farming skill. There is no need to change your URL unless you used a sig background number greater than 7. (Those that used backgrounds greater than 7, your sig will be set to the default blue color.)
One last note: some of the background colors switched positions, so you should check out the Signature page to find the colo(u)r right for you.
-Catatifish
Tai Bwo Wannai Clean-up
Posted by Seiferoth
Posted at 9th August 2005, 22:54PM (GMT +1000)
edit: Teak and Mahogany added to Woodcutting AND Firemaking Skill Guide and Calculators 
Taken From RuneScape.com:
The villagers of Tai Bwo Wannai have returned since some brave adventurers resolved the Jungle Potion Quest, but they're not happy about the jungle encroaching back into the village or the run-down rotten fencing.
If you happen to be passing through Tai Bwo Wannai, would you mind giving the local villagers a hand? You can train your woodcutting skill and who knows what you might find as you're hacking away with your machete? And the locals are always grateful, rewarding you for the favours you perform so you can really enjoy what the village has to offer.
Of course, you need to be prepared for any eventuality, as you never know what's lurking in the jungle thicket! Perhaps a deadly poisonous Bush Snake? Or a vicious jungle spider? Maybe a rare and useful plant? Or a mineral-rich rock?
Foolhardy, brave or even courageous adventurers of every shape and persuasion may find the route to new intermediate-level ranger armour here. Is it the route to certain riches or the road to certain death? Or perhaps just the route to a nice relaxing village break by the sea, away from all that dreadful fighting!
And village life may not be all that different from adventuring after all! What with the strange local delicacies, the physical incarnations of menace and the bounteous finds, it's a veritable home away from home!
This update refreshes the Tai Bwo Wannai Village area with a fun and exciting addition to the Woodcutting skill. Featuring:
* 3 new machete types, and new uses for your lower level gems.
* Five new ranger armour items for intermediate level players.
* New local jungle currency and a special shop in which to use it.
* New jungle villager costumes in three different colours.
* 3 new and unique jungle NPC types to tackle within Tai Bwo Wannai.
* 3 new shields with unique attributes.
* New food item to restore your run energy.
* New addition to farming allowing you a new crop to grow.
* Scary new masks.
* New food item for the jungle area (spider on a stick).
* Innovative postal system to get items from the area back to your bank.
* Two new wood types and a new proboscis item to collect for future expansions.
In other news...
Watch out for yet more new random events as you travel the world, including wandering pirates, the return of Niles, Miles & Giles and the chance to be kidnapped by an evil cat! Details are given in our manual.
Behind The Scenes: August
Posted by Rathofdoom
Posted at 9th August 2005, 3:08AM (GMT +1000)
Taken From RuneScape.com
This month sees some very interesting firsts in the world of RuneScape. This week, we see the release of the first woodcutting minigame. Yes, woodcutting doesn't have to be about just chopping down trees anymore! The locals will be waiting for you with open arms and plenty of community spirit in Tai Bwo Wannai Village. Experiment with different machetes while helping the villagers rebuild the broken fence to keep the wildlife at bay. Play with trading sticks, witchdoctors, mosquitos and all sorts of jungle antics in this very unique update.
Ali M has also been seen making a few business enquiries amongst his fellow Kharidian traders. No doubt he could do with a hand, especially when it comes to the mysterious boxes being used to transport runes safely around the desert. Rumour has it that the locking mechanisms have been designed by a Ms. Sue Duku, so don't expect a lockpick or a crowbar to get you through. Get involved with RuneScape's first multi-stockists, where the goods available depend entirely on player actions.
Also this month be prepared for heightened traffic to Keldagrim when the long awaited blast furnace finally opens its gates to humans. Only the greatest of RuneScape's smiths may run the furnace, but the dwarves are always looking for people to help power the flames in this magnificent machine. Bring your friends or pay for some help in RuneScape's first multi-player smithing experience.
The special soil for King Roald's garden has finally arrived and the Queen is organising a surprise for him after his annual holiday. Get involved in RuneScape's first grand statue heist and indulge in a spot of gardening to find that inner peace or just get in favour with the local royalty it can't really hurt, can it? I mean, it's not like RuneScape royalty ever gets you into trouble is it? *cough Lathas cough*
In other unrelated news, what in the world is the Wise Old Man of Draynor Village doing with that telescope? Does he really have Kalphites under his bed? Is he actually Guthix taking a break? Why does he keep all his maps on the floor? Is he really planning RuneScape's first bank job? What did he need those 8 lots of bronze maces for anyway? Only time will tell.
Finally, be on the lookout for more random characters and events around the map such as the Sandwich Lady, Evil Bob and Sebastian Gno, the fastest Gnome in the world. Dont ignore them! They dont like it when you ignore them...
Have a nice summer!