News updates from Runescape.com http://forums.zybez.net/index.php Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:59:39 +0000 120 http://www.zybez.net/images/rsh_banner.png http://forums.zybez.net/index.php http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1348921-music-playlist/
Adding to and removing songs from your playlist requires just one click, and you can reorder them by dragging them up and down the list. We’ve also taken the time to make ‘shuffle’ and ‘clear playlist’ buttons. As with randomised music, the only time your playlist is interrupted is when a new song is unlocked or a jingle (such as for gaining a level) is played.

We hope you enjoy this new feature and we welcome your feedback.

Mod Bond and the Audio Team]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:59:39 +0000 http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1348921-music-playlist/ http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1348920-standard-detail-and-safe-mode/
For players who do not have Windows, or who wish to carry on using the old Standard Detail mode, there is a new ‘Safe Mode’ graphics detail option.

Mod Nick
Head of Core Technologies]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:58:38 +0000 http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1348920-standard-detail-and-safe-mode/ http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1348919-strykewyrms/
Three breeds of strykewyrm are known to the Slayer masters of Runescape: jungle strykewyrms (level 73 Slayer) can be found near the coast north-west of Oo’glog; desert strykewyrms (level 77 Slayer) stir the sand east of Al Kharid (over the stile by the palace); and ice strykewyrms (level 93 Slayer) churn up the ice in a cave near to where you find the Muspah (but only after you’ve completed the Tale of the Muspah). Ice strykewyrm assignments are unique to Kuradal. You will need to own a TzHaar fire cape to be assigned them, and you will need to wear a fire cape to inflict any damage.

As with other Slayer creatures, each strykewyrm has a rare drop, which should prove to be very useful for slayers, mages and rangers. The jungle and desert strykewyrms, respectively, drop the hexcrest and the focus sight, which give combat and Slayer bonuses for Magic and Ranged (much like the black mask already does for melee). Indeed, anyone with a slayer helmet, focus sight and hexcrest can combine them all into a full slayer helmet, which incorporates all of these items’ bonuses into one slayertastic piece of headgear.

The ice strykewyrms’ unique drop, the staff of light, can be used as a slayer staff, has stats roughly equivalent to a dragon weapon, causes +15% Magic damage, has a special attack that reduces any melee damage that is received by 50% for one minute AND has a 1/8 chance of not using up runes each time a damage-dealing spell is cast with it!

The rune-saving effect can be combined with a full set of combat robes (improving the chance to 1/5) or battle robes (for an impressive 1/2 chance of saving runes). Also, any time the staff does not save your runes, the robes themselves will still have their usual chance of saving you any mind, chaos, death or blood runes used by the combat spell you are casting. These robe sets can both be earned as rewards from the Fist of Guthix minigame.

From beneath it devours… Happy slaying everyone!

Mod Chris L
RuneScape Content Developer



In other news...

After listening to your feedback, the F2 key will now toggle the chat window when you're holding the orb of oculus, otherwise known as the machinima camera. This should help you direct your actors on camera!]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:54:32 +0000 http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1348919-strykewyrms/ http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1347867-new-items-in-the-online-store/
Zamorak hoodie
Bear the crest of the ZMI with this dark, deep red hoodie, lined with the horns of Zamorak inside the hood, and thick enough to keep even the coldest blood warm.

99 Hitsplat shirt
When it comes down to pwnership, the shirt of death says it all! We designed this iconic T-shirt in response to the huge demand we received for a ‘hit-splat’-tee. Enjoy!

Zaros cap
Look and feel like the most stylish of avatars in this Flexfit Zaros-brimmed cap featuring a silver embroidered Zaros icon on the front, with Jagex Game Studios across the back.

Head over to the store now!


Mod Dan H
Business Development]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:04:19 +0000 http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1347867-new-items-in-the-online-store/ http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1347467-runescape-qa-andrew/
As a result, we shall only be holding a live Q&A session with Andrew this time around. Also, the time of Andrew’s live Q&A will now be taking place an hour earlier than previously stated, at 3pm (GMT). Players will be able to ask questions in this thread, with the answers being posted to this thread.

Mod Kelvin
Head of Community Management]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:16:01 +0000 http://forums.zybez.net/topic/1347467-runescape-qa-andrew/