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28 March 2006 - Temple Trekking
Posted by FireballX301
Posted at 31st December 1969, 11:00PM GMT
As many adventurers know, life can't be all dragon-slaying and rescuing maidens in distress. For one, dragons are pretty fierce and most maidens tend to be able to look after themselves these days. So, to be a little useful and perhaps earn a crust, the wily adventurer knows how to turn their skills to many a trade, such as the ability to be a guide.
Since Burgh de Rott has had a recent face lift, and the general store has been filled up with supplies, some of the villagers feel ready to brave the trip to Paterdomus, the temple on the Salve. Of course, there are some trivial dangers to keep an eye out for, but nothing that a well-prepared adventurer couldn't deal with.
So stock up your companion with food (just in case), dust off your trusty map and set forth in the new minigame: Temple Trekking.
Features:
3 different routes to choose from with varying difficulty.
3 different levels of NPC followers to escort.
Weaker NPCs are more taxing to protect but offer greater rewards if you can keep them alive.
Rewards from the trip are made in skill related items and tomes of learning - novel ways to level your XP.
Challenge enormous swamp snakes and protect your trek companion.
Tackle giant swamp snails and tentacle monsters!
Solve tricky puzzle encounters.
Use the temple trekking as a fun, more interesting way to get back to Misthalin.
This minigame is designed to be a more fun and challenging way of making money and gaining xp than your normal RuneScape routine, and gives you something else to worry about while crossing the perilous swamps of Morytania.
Of course, every adventurer likes to feel important – so what better way than to help villagers escape the evil clutches of the vampyre horde? If you really miss the damsels in distress you can always go back to them... but have a wash first. Damsels hate swamps.
NOTE – Only players who have completed last week's quest (In Aid of the Myreque) will be able to attempt this minigame.
5 new worlds in Sweden
Posted by Firenimmo
Posted at 24th March 2006, 3:08PM GMT
Taken from runescape.com:
We have yet again broken the simultaneous player record, with just over 197k players online at the same time. To accommodate for this massive growth we have put 5 new worlds online in a new location - Sweden. This should alleviate some of the contention for slots on our busy Amsterdam servers. 3 of the worlds are for free players and 2 are for members only.
Enjoy the extra space!
In Aid of the Myreque
Posted by Catatifish
Posted at 22nd March 2006, 9:15PM GMT
Taken from runescape.com:
The peasants of Burgh De Rott are nervous. With no champions to defend them, it is only a matter of time before the Vampyres bleed them dry and leave them to disappear into the swamps. Will you allow the persecution to continue? Can you sit by as the Myreque, damaged from their last struggle in the Search of the Myreque quest, try in vain to stem the tide?
This update brings new hope to the desolate swamps of Morytania. With an entirely new village to help repair and even the hope of a new weapon to help combat the Juvinates, those who are brave enough to take on the challenge of the swamps are once again invited to help the agents of the Myreque in their struggle. A new base of operations must be found... can you find one and come to the Aid of the Myreque?
In Aid of the Myreque Quest Guide
Hundredth Quest - Recipe for Disaster!
Posted by Catatifish
Posted at 15th March 2006, 9:05PM GMT
Quest Guide (includes all subquests)
Taken from runescape.com:
The cook in Lumbridge has a surprisingly small number of ingredients to hand in his kitchen, possibly as a result of an endless stream of newcomers with light fingers taking anything that isn't nailed down. Luckily, in the past a kind Cook's Assistant was willing to help him in his culinary duties, but now a problem has appeared that could spell... a Recipe For Disaster!
Almost all members can attempt to solve his tricky predicament, and be rewarded accordingly, but only the very elite of questers will be able to put paid to his problem permanently! The quest itself has several sub-sections, each with their own unique rewards. Check out our new look quest pages for more information.
Players willing to take on the challenge of this, our hundredth quest in game so far and possibly the largest yet, should head immediately to Lumbridge Castle's kitchen, and help out their old employer the Cook immediately...
In other news, some players will be asked to help out Leo, the short sighted Gravedigger. He's buried in some serious trouble and needs his problems laying to rest. Can you help identify which grave is which? This new random event has a new costume to collect and some new emotes for the players to unlock if they can solve the puzzle.
New Improved Game Guide Released!
Posted by Catatifish
Posted at 13th March 2006, 9:04PM GMT
Taken from runescape.com:
Today we have released a beta version of our new Knowledge Base system, packed with hints+tips about the game and answers to your gameplay and technical questions. With over 150,000 words, hundreds of pages and thousands of images, there's lots of information to improve your RuneScape experience.
The aim of this update is to provide better support for our players, so that if you're stuck or just need some friendly advice, you can quickly get the help you need rather than asking Customer Support or hoping someone is talking about it on the forums. The Knowledge Base includes:
* Statistics for armour and weapons
* Quest rewards fully detailed.
* XP gains listed for many activities, to help you decide the best levelling strategy.
* Tips and tricks on how to train.
* Hints on successfully completing minigames.
* Location and transportation guides.
* Basic and advanced sections for every skill.
* In-depth FAQ documents.
* Detailed guidelines regarding customer support, rules, forum use, reporting abuse, bans and safety and security documents.
* Scamming prevention guides.
* Website, billing and technical support.
* Special Knowledge Base news.
* Lists of the most popular articles.
... Plus all the normal "how to start playing" guides.
The RuneScape Knowledge Base also has a search function to help players find the information they want at the touch of a button.
Important Information
This is a BETA launch so that we can get your ideas and suggestions to make the Knowledge Base a better tool. It is, after all, designed to help you, so we want to know if it does!
Whilst it's packed full of info, it's very much a work in progress at the moment. We know some bits of it aren't perfect (yet), and there is still lots more we want to add, and further improvements are planned over the next few weeks. But we thought we'd let you see what we've been working on and have produced so far.
Your feedback is important to us. If you wish to discuss any of the features in the Knowledge Base, we have provided a specific forum for members to discuss the content of the pages and even on the way it is presented. If you find any bugs or mistakes in the Knowledge base, please use the category provided in our bug reporting page and be as clear as possible with your feedback or report, so we can make it a super accurate source of info.
Please remember, some articles contain suggestions and opinions on how to play the game. Your views may differ from the authors' views. Please feel free to discuss this on the forum, but do not submit it as a bug. Opinions are only opinions.
So, if you need illumination about where to find candles, seek enlightenment about the prayer skill, want to hook up with more detailed fishing information or even get technical with technical support, the KB is the place to be!
We hope you find the KB useful, and that it makes your experience in RuneScape a better one.
Visit the Knowledge Base today!