Real Life Quest

Absolutely amazing story from Merch Gwyar.

Buyers and Cellars

I finally finished the Buyers and Cellars quest. What a let down... I guess I got spoiled. The quests Jagex released in 2009 and early in 2010 were all top notch and awesome. And now this... Oh well, let's hope it is an unfortunate exception. Not only the quest lacked a smooth story line, it also made me feel sick from the actions my character was forced to do. Neo Avatars is right, it is not moral.

I mean, yes, Runescape is broad enough so you can go and do questionable things, like killing people on the streets, unicorns and even gnome children. But I am not forced to do that, so I never do. But Buyers and Cellars storyline didn't give me that choice, it simply forced my charters to perform despicable actions and now I feel guilty. What is the point?..



P.S. I moved the Runescape bookstore from Amazon to Barnes&Nobles. Amazon refused to do business with me because I am a resident of North Carolina (apparently there is some feud between Amazon and the state). Anyway, if you feel like buying some books online, I'd appreciate if you do it starting from one of the bookstore links (see on the right side). Thank you.

The Chosen Commander quest

Did the Chosen Commander quest today. Took me a little less than 2 hours (without a guide, of course), so the quest wasn't that long and not hard. What can I say? I enjoyed it very much. The quest was very well designed, almost perfect. And the Bandos Throne Room was truly a masterpiece.

Here is what I liked about the quest:

• As I mentioned above, the quest was very well designed and flown smoothly. There wasn't a single time when I would had been tempted to look for an outside guide. The riddles were interesting and challenging, but didn't require any kind of "obscure knowledge" or "quickness of fingers".
• The story behind the quest was rather engaging, you won't be disappointed.
• No mindless running around, everything (except for a few minor steps) fitted into the story and made sense.
• The Bandos Throne Room was a beauty.

And just a few things I didn't like:

• I mentioned exceptions above. Yes, there were two small occasions of "go fetch" activities right before the final battle. I am referring to the "time box" and "final check on children" steps. IMHO, the quest would do just fine without these steps. Fortunately, both were quick.
• The quest was very emotional and you do get to feel for Zanik, but I think they overdid it just a little bit. I mean, how many times should I sit beside her and feel sad?
• The final battle was a bit hectic, though, it wasn't hard. I liked the idea about the crossbow assembly, but quite honestly I didn't quite realize how it appeared on the floor in bits and pieces.
• The Bandos Throne Room was a beauty during the quest, but now it is filled with hordes of angry players and their familiars. Will I ever see this room in its serene beauty ever again?

But in general, great quest - one of the best!

The Aftermath of While Guthix Sleeps

Awesome article about effects of the White Guthix Sleeps quest on the Runescape world. Every aspect is carefully and masterfully considered and described. Enjoy!

Runescape is forgiving

Interesting point is raised in this article about Runescape being very forgiving for players mistakes. Meaning "game related" mistakes, not "offenses". Indeed, there is no permanent failure anywhere in the game, players always get another chance to complete quests or battle monsters. The worst that can happen is loss of replaceable equipment - stats and storyline always remain unchanged and undamaged. And I agree, it is a very nice and appealing feature.

Summer's End and Spirit Beast

Short report about the new quest from Tim as well as a link to a video that shows players battling a Spirit Beast (new Runescape boss monster).

When is the best time to do a quest?

The best time is "just before you think you can do it". Thanks, Steve, for the enlightening thought.

Runescape Quests

Quests, Stories and Tips

2007

Aug 26. How to re-obtain Quest Items
Oct 19. Back to the Roots. Friendship and Kindness.
Oct 26. When is the best time to do a quest?
Nov 1. Why people do Quests?

2008

Feb 3. Oo'glog's Pools and Spa
Feb 20. Runescape Facts and Trivia
Apr 26. The Key Quest
May 11. Legacy of Seergaze or Death by Snails.
May 18. TokTz-Ket-Dill - The TzHaar’s Test of Trust
Aug 20. Why do you do quests in Runescape?
Sep 17. Summer's End and Spirit Beast
Oct 30. Halloween in Runescape!
Nov 24. Around Twenty Billion Huge Favors
Nov 26. The Grandmaster Quest (While Guthix Sleeps)
Nov 30. While Guthix Sleeps Guide and Analysis
Dec 2. How much are Runescape quests?
Dec 10. What does Fremennik Diary have to do with Clue Scrolls?

2009

Jan 10. The Joy of Quests
Mar 6. The Aftermath of While Guthix Sleeps
Mar 12. Quest Cheating in Runescape
Mar 18. The Chosen Commander quest
Apr 26. Questing in Runescape
May 30. Passionate Questing
Jun 2. Quest Cape on a rise?
Aug 16. Four Arcticles about Runescape Questing
Aug 18. Fur and Seek adventure
Oct 12. Co-Op Quests in Runescape
Oct 18. Guide to Questing without Guides

2010

Jan 12. What is the price of the Quest Cape?
Jan 15. Guide to killing Nomad from Nomad's Requiem
Jan 16. OMG. I killed Nomad.
Jan 17. Nomad's Requiem Reviews
Jan 22. Killing Nomad with a Familiar
Jan 25. Strange power unleashes itself on Runescape
May 5. Buyers and Cellars
May 15. A Fairy Tale Part 3
May 30. Elemental Workshop III
Aug 7. Questing
Oct 19. Rs Halloween 2010 Event Guide
Dec 18. Best Quests in MMOs

2011

Mar 4. Vitruvius

Back to the Roots. Friendship and Kindness.

Amazing, kind and touching account about completing the Back to the Roots quest by Merch Gwyar.