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08 Sep

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Mod Pips mentioned this during the OSRS 10th Anniversary Stream back in February this year that team leads are looking into the possibility of bringing it back in 2024, but that's all we know - I know as much as you do!

I'd love to be able to attend one - Watching the video from 2019's RuneFest made it seem like such an awesome experience, so I would love to be able to be part of something like that!

Hard to believe that War's Retreat didn't exist. I wonder how many collective hours have been spent there across all RuneScape players in the years since?

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I wish I knew enough HTML to make the things I have to post look like that. I'd be out here publishing TWIRs in the form of Gregorian Manuscripts.

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Originally posted by A_Achilles

u/JagexDoom is Ripley named after Ripley from Alien? It makes me think of a role reversal from her cat Jonesy and if that's the case, I gotta say: huge fan.

Yup, named after Ellen Ripley! We agreed if we got a ginger cat it'd be Jonesy and their collar would say "Ship's Cat" but we rescued Ripley and so her collar says "Warrant Officer".

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Originally posted by Zyvyx

The previous answer we got was just a nothing burger that felt patronizing. Sorry you are getting complaints but no one else is talking w us openly without using shitloads of corporate speak

Which previous answer are you referring too?

Unfortunately speaking openly is a tough sell given the circumstances. Right now folks are tense and are looking to jump on anything being said (or perceived to not being said) and this leads to environment that is hard to engage in.

Even this comment will likely receive extra scrutiny and will likely sound robotic/corporatety

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Originally posted by MrSquishypoo

Not taking a shot here but the fact y’all are responding to issues outside of the widespread community backlash in regards to the MTX debacle isn’t a good look.

I understand complete radio silence isn’t ideal either, but it might be worth consulting with an external PR agency to figure out how best to deal with this messy situation rn :/

I am responding to outage issues to help players know that we are aware of the potential issue.

The discussions around hero pass are better handled in another manner and we have already released a statement of upcoming changes to the pass alongside a post earlier today to let players know there is more information coming tomorrow https://reddit.com/r/runescape/s/CXE0ZSGimy


07 Sep

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Hey folks looks like there is some outages again impacting a few services/games. The team are looking into the situation and hope to resolve this as soon as possible.

I would suggest avoiding any dangerous activities at this time.

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Originally posted by TheFalloutHandbook

Hopefully the community isn’t getting to you. They have a habit of shooting the messenger.

Not quite 99 Defence yet, but getting there. Sometimes folks say things that hurt, true. But I know that the reason deep down is one of true care. I know that we (as players) care so deeply for RuneScape. I do too!

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Originally posted by JagexLyon

That top newspost has been 'stickied' by our Community Management team, so nothing to fix. Other than maybe adding an icon to show its stickied.

I'll give them a nudge and see if the most recent is what should be there.

Edit: Turns out the sticky wasn't the one they wanted and this slipped by while they've been busy this week. They've updated it now.

Mod Lyon has indeed nudged me - will update the top post as it's the most relevant to see right now.

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That top newspost has been 'stickied' by our Community Management team, so nothing to fix. Other than maybe adding an icon to show its stickied.

I'll give them a nudge and see if the most recent is what should be there.

Edit: Turns out the sticky wasn't the one they wanted and this slipped by while they've been busy this week. They've updated it now.

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Originally posted by Minimum-Order-8013

After seeing some recent news and the fact that Keeper himself has come out with this statement, I feel I owe you an apology u/JagexDoom

As you understand, a great many of us are rightfully upset about hero pass, but I apologize for myself for being rude to you and for some of the more choice things I said in private. I do understand it now better that you're doing what you can with what you're allowed to say/do.

I apologize.

Edit: Cute Kitty!

We all just want what's best for RuneScape, and we all love the time we spend in Gielinor. I just hope I can do whatever I can to make it the best it can be, for all of us. I appreciate you taking the time to reach out. Have an excellent evening.

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Originally posted by Wh0IsY0u

It's been 9 minutes...

Apologies, Cat Tax is up top ready for perusal. Burned loaf - still a cooking noob at heart.

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Originally posted by Saint_RS3

Doom, I love you 🤣

Look, I paid my Cat Tax - I'm doing my part!

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Originally posted by ShoMeUrNoobs

This is why you are our favorite. Unless Mod Ramen finishes his comp cape particles update, then you will be tied for favorite.

So you're saying if he doesn't finish it, I'll stay your favourite? You're making me choose! Don't make me choose!

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Originally posted by BasePet

Honestly should be ashamed you mention a cat and did not include the tax.

What was I thinking?! One minute, let me find a suitable offering.

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Originally posted by Lord-Ice

Unless tomorrow's announcement is the removal of Hero Pass, I don't personally care, Keeper. Why bother even posting this, when it's just going to further agitate the community and make Doom's life that much harder?

(Speaking thereof, my heart goes out to you, Doom, this has to be a nightmare for any CM, and you're doing your best)

Hey, I post what I need to post, and I feedback what feedback I'm given, and then I clock off and spend time with my cat. It ain't much, but it's honest work. EDIT: Paying Cat Tax with an image of Ripley, best girl.

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Originally posted by Zofistian

I wish I could still be excited, if only for you Doomsies. You have been a godsend to Jagex and this community. I hope they realize that.

Not sure how I feel about "Doomsies" as a nickname but I appreciate this comment very much. Thank you. Needed that today.

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Originally posted by Tkf530

Is it related to the upcoming quest in October or a project for next year? And whom else is on the project?

I am sworn to secrecy. My lips are sealed!

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Originally posted by KobraTheKing

I've given harsh criticism towards the system and towards Jagex.

But I choose to trust your word and that you are fighting our fight. Thank you. Thats it. Thank you.

I see no real compromise on this system but still.

I appreciate that Kobra. I've seen a few of your posts/comments and I'm especially glad to see this one. Still fighting!

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Originally posted by caddph

Well, I'm just trying to look for suggestions here.

Posted elsewhere, but the only "buffs" that are "reasonable" are ones that aren't directly impacting content.

For example, providing safe deaths (like PvM week free deaths which save familiar as well), life/aura refreshes, no drain rate on gear for X amount of time, etc... are all PvM buffs that aren't directly impacting the ability to complete that content, but are alleviating some of the downsides.

Instead of doubling the effect of woodcutting invention perks, make woodcutting more afk by extending the life of trees by 2x for the next however many trees.

Or you get a porter buff for a certain period of time. Or ability to make X frames at the Fort by using planks directly from your bank (making binding contracts directly from Arch material storage when?).

All of these aren't direct content buffs, but are effectively QoL buffs which don't explicitly devalue the ti...

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Thank you for this feedback. Certainly a direction I can push for.