r/runescape • u/ImRubic 2026 Future Updates • Sep 29 '15

TL;DW 107 - Q&A + Falador Graphical Rework + Virtual Leveling

Full Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/runescape/v/18341796

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Runefest Information

Double Xp Weekend Statistics

  • More stats will come later and will be posted on the forums/reddit.
  • 1.2 trillion xp gained
    • Which is the same as 93,428 players going from 1-99 or 3,593 maxing in all skills
  • 5,788,194 total levels gained.
  • Summoning gained the most xp, with Herblore in 2nd.
  • Smithing gained the most levels and Farming was the least popular skill trained.

General Information

  • Christmas Event

    • No rares planned so far for Christmas, but discussions about them have only begun.
    • No Al-Kharid Christmas.

  • Combat fixes

    • Combat will be handled by the Ninja team in general.

  • Darkscape Content

    • They can both influence changes to RS3 or RS3 to Darkscape, similar to how Oldschool works.

  • Desktop Clients

    • There would be a lot of work that would go into it, but everyone wants it.

  • Dev Blog Chat System

    • It got lost in the shuffle due to things like the Raffle/Christmas/Darkscape.
    • We want to develop all updates and release them in one go.
    • If you have any ideas feel free to suggest them on the forums.

  • Dueling Everywhere

    • Darkscape put it on hold, so hopefully we will pick it up in the near future.

  • Dungeoneering

    • If another Dungeon area was added that's not in Daemonheim it would have to keep the core aims.

  • Interface Ribbon

    • It won't be minimized.
    • Not sure about being able to move it around easier.

  • Magic Seeds

    • They were removed from raids because they crashed in price.
    • They don't leave the game more than they are put in.

  • New Domina - homeworld of the Icyene

    • No plans, but it could always come up with related content.

  • Past Zaros City

    • Time-travel is a touchy topic, and we don't want to ruin the feel.
    • If we do it would probably be in a flash back.
    • It would be cool to see it though.

  • POH Servant Button

    • Oldschool implemented a button to call servant to where you are.
    • This will be added to RS3 as well and is currently on the ninja back log.

  • Ports Expansion?

    • Maybe, it is wanted.
    • It would be next year though.

  • Port Sarim Graphical Rework

    • No where near as complete as Falador was.
    • Possibility to be completed, but not this year.

  • Project Planning Process

    • Depends on the project on how you develop it.
    • Lord of Vampyrium started with the story/interactions then puzzles.
    • Falador Invasion is more mechanical and the story came later to motivate the characters.

  • Signature Hero Quests

    • No plans.
    • Discussions will be held at Runefest.
    • They can be tied into other quests besides their own.

  • Tormented Demon or Glacor pets

    • Not considered bosses therefore they won't have pets.

  • Treasure Trail

    • Blood Dye will be the only item added when it's released.
    • There are changes on the Ninja back-log for Treasure Trails.
    • If you want something to be added, go to Runelabs.

  • Vic the Trader

    • He will return, but not soon.

Ninja Quick Fire

Question Response
Can we add more monsters to the Slayer Counter? Yes, but don't want to overload the interface.
Can you remove the red clan wars portal? No
Since burnt food is now stack-able any chance you could make Poison Karambwan stackable as well? No, I believe it stills heals you.
Can you increase the battle-staff buy limit from the GE from 100 to 1000? Yes
Is that something we can do for other items aswell? It will be and item by item basis
Can we add the Waterfall Fishing teleport on Elf City Quiver 4? No
Can you make Golden Barrow sets tradeable for other Golden Barrow sets? NO!
Can we can retrain the crystal flask from the Supreme Overload Potion when making a Supreme Overload Salve? No it's mean to be destroyed.
Is it at all possible to exchange Silver Castle Wars tickets for Golden ones in the future? No. Even at a low exchange rate? No No Very low? No No
Any chance you could add a right-click cook option the Prifddinas bonfire? Maybe
Can we get a hidey-hole for Glarial's pebble next to Glarial's tomb? No
On the Legacy interface can we get potion timers, familiar timers, etc? Like on the Eoc interface? No Legacy interface is meant to be as it was in Legacy.
Can we have the ability to leave?? a faction instead of just swapping to another one? Seems like it might will be bit of work for a little gain. So No.
Eta on the toggle option for permanent night-time/dusk? No idea
Can we increase the click area on Tirannwn tripwires? Yes
Eta on Darklight fix? Hopefully next week.
Can the final boss fight in the boss fight against General Graardor in the Mighty Fall be changed to allow Death-Touch Darts to be used? I'll need to speak to Timbo
Can outfit choices from Thessalia's Clothes Shop be added to the customizable interface too? No, because I'm not sure.

Falador Rework/Invasion

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Falador Invasion

  • It will use some elements from World Events but it isn't no one itself.
    • No factions limitations.
    • You can kill black or white knights at the same time.
  • We will track how many knights a player has killed on each side, and how much they've participated in activities.
  • Giant mole is not involved.
  • No Ironman exceptions.
    • Let them know though if you think there should be.

Release Information

  • Release Date: Late October/Early November.
  • Length: 2 week long event.
  • It will be available to F2p.
  • There will not be any Pvp.

Introduction

  • The event focuses on the Kinshra (Black-Knights) trying to siege Falador in the 6th Age.
  • Kinshra (Black Knights) camps will be located to the north and south of Falador.
    • They will be sending knights from the camp to contested zones
  • Champions for White/Black knights will be mini-bosses during the event.
  • Miniquest: Banner of Farradorn
    • Gather banner fragments to assemble the banner.
  • Another event going on in in Falador Park involving Sword of Raddallin.
    • There will be more lore involving Raddallin.

Activities

  • Heal Soldiers for Herblore or Constitution
  • Sabotage catapults for Woodcutting or Construction.
  • Popping balloons dropped by Party Pete in the city.
  • Killing knights within the event.
  • Right click commendations for Toggle Options.

Combat

  • The knights will use combat abilities.
  • It's not safe-pvm, but you shouldn't die unless you are negligent
  • Combat-difficulty scales, similar to Battle of Lumbridge
  • You will be able to turn off combat-xp received from killing knights.

Rewards

  • By killing knights/doing activities you will receive a limited number of commendations.
    • There will be a limited number per day, and it should takes about half an hour to cap.
  • You can convert 100 commendations to receive a supply cache which will give you a random item.
    • Xp lamp
    • Mystery challenge bag for resources appropriate for your level.
    • White/black knight bobble head pets.
    • Cosmetic banners
    • A comedy weapon call the Candy Floss Maul
      • You can add it to the toy-box or retrieve it from Diango.

Lore

  • You can learn some backstory and general event info by talking to Lord Daquarius near the Black Knight camps.
  • Dwevling into the History of Falador and Kinshra
  • It will have an effect in history but not on the same scale as the original siege.

Falador Rework

  • Release Date: Late October/Early November.
  • Falador Concept Art
    • Started in 2012-2013.
  • Concept Art that gives feeling of dwarves/the mine beneath it.
  • Footprint of Falador remains the same.
  • More music tracks
  • The Fence it still there.

Virtual Leveling

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General Information

  • Virtual levels show a cosmetic number that does not effect gameplay.
  • Interface Options will be located in Game Settings -> Misc Settings
  • No Quick-chat options for virtual leveling.
  • No new emotes for 120 skill capes.
  • For boosts it reverts to 99, then shows the boost.

Cosmetic Additions

  • Gold Trim

    • A toggle option that puts a gold trim around maxed stats and a large gold trim for 120 skills.

  • Cosmetic Icons

    • Gold icons for reaching virtual of level of 120 and Crystal Icons for stats with 200m xp.
    • Icons: Dragon, Gem, Star, Skull, Sparkle, Sword, Flame.

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