RSBANDBUpdate!: Recent Episodes
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What do untrimmed Slayer, Sailing, and Project Rebalance all have in common? They’re a common thread with our guest, Sk8r Dan Man from Clan Quest, who shares his OSRS adventures. We also look at the While Guthix Sleeps’ rewards. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
We’re cooking with fantasy ingredients as we sample the RuneScape cookbook. It’s Shimp tacos and Ugthanki Camel Kebabs with a stein of Asgarnian Ale to wash it down. We delve into how to bring RuneScape to your kitchen with the right fantasy ingredients. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Sailing’s navigation is experiencing rough waters ahead. We share our present thoughts on Sailing and what it can become. The identity of dragons are also questioned this week while debating the best source of herbs and secondaries. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow […]
The 2024 Roadmap is here and it finally delivers news on updates for the rest of the year. We also hear from Mod Markos and how he’s helping rebuild trust. Also this week, High Contrast mode and why it’s RuneScape’s best accessibility update ever. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
Project Rebalance’s skilling updates arrive bringing new Agility ideas and a return to some old skills. The Mage Training Arena is also less painful now and we discuss the Varlamore Group Boss. Does the Prayer Regeneration Potion hit the spot? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Rellekka gets a fresh coat of paint bringing new life to the village, lighthouse, and surrounding woods. Patch notes this week also cover dialog boxes, barrows, and deleting England. We also start the process of presuading the 2024 roadmap. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
Game Jam continues with more POH customization options that are truly adored. We look at the collection log, an in-game Bingo system, and submenus. Game Jam also spawned Project Rebalance and we ask has it met expectations and will it have much of an impact? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
It’s Patch Week with a revival of sorts and Mod Lee’s patch notes series, is it good for the community? We’ll find out! We also discuss what we would do for Game Jam. It comes down to Invention, holiday events, and something called Prestige Mode! Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
GameJam V is underway and we showcase collection log changes, POH customisations, and gear loadouts. Varlamore’s Herblore activity appears as alchemy with reward discussion, gameplay, and the XP sweet spot. Also, Cireon gets his Fire Cape. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us […]
Quest week returns with Requiem for a Dragon. We discuss the mystery of Vorkath on Ungael with ties to Black Stone, Xau-Tak, and ancient Necromantic rituals. Meanwhile we’re forced to ask, is Bilrach really dead and what does that mean for the story? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
The discussions on Magic continue with Project Rebalance nerfing and buffing mid-level magic gear. We look at the mid to high level gear situation and where everything will likely land. We also discuss build diversity, prayer changes, and min hit clarity. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
Has it actually happened? Have players been given an actual roadmap for RuneScape? We discuss upcoming content including Requiem for a Dragon, a new Rex Matriarch, and Daemonheim Archaeology. Also, our theories on what exactly led us to this point. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Magic soars ahead with the most recent Project Rebalance changes. We dive deep into Elemental Weakness and what it means for our favourite mobs. Is it too complicated? Is it too much power creep? We find out! Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow […]
Necromancy gains a new ritual producing ectoplasm and money. We also discuss whether Jagex’s financials are a net positive for the company going forward. From microtransactions to player numbers we break down a distant memory. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on […]
Varlamore tweaks featuring changes to Colosseum randomness and Hunter changes including Falconry and Irit tar. Also Colosseum and Moons drop rates are revealed. We then discuss rebalancing defence with the impact it has on Magic and dreaded power creep. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
RuneScape gets a surprise skill update with Benchsitting. After warming our benches we discuss the history of RuneScape’s April Fools’ updates from POF Jmods to Sailing and the Rock. We then discuss new revelations on the Fort Forinthry season. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
We return to Varlamore with quests covering culture, combat, and the frog agenda. From executions to labour disputes we survey Varlamore while looking at Mining and the moons once more. Also a discussion on Project Rebalance’s framing issues. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
Mod Keeper updates the RuneScape community on the next quarter of content. But many are asking what comes next? We also discuss building trust with the community and whether that trust was lost. Also cookbook cosmetics and RuneFest ticket sales. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Varlamore opens its borders and pockets providing content for everyone. Much glory can be gained in the Fortis Colosseum, while the Moons of Peril shine their light on aspiring PvMers. Rumour has it that Hunter and Thieving also got updated. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Easter 2024 arrives with the Blooming Burrow. We discuss a wonderful holiday quest, rewards, egg hunts, skilling, and RuneScape’s continued evolution of holiday events. We also discuss the true value of cosmetic overrides. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join […]
Crime. God Alignments with consultation, questions of meta, and what a prayer book means. As well as Project Rebalance Part One and a trip back to the Mage Training Arena with Poll 81. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join […]
The Lore Diggers assemble to discuss Moia. Moia has been around for centuries but only recently has become one of RuneScape’s key characters. We profile her rise and discuss how her character has evolved through RuneScape’s Sixth Age. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
We discuss how we chip away at quest requirements and achieve a major milestone in Legends’ Quest. Then we look at the quality of life changes of this week, and what convenience means for a game. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us […]
The combat update is here giving Ranged, Magic, and Melee the Necromancy treatment. We look at how they work at various bosses and what the changes mean at the high end and for average players. We also sit down and look at how each style has improved. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full […]
We discuss our grinds both long and short, Agility continues but it could also continue in the Wilderness. We discuss Wilderness polls including Agility, the Fountain of Rune, and the impact on the economy. Also, Defender of Varrock Artwork and RuneFest beckons. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
We poke our heads into the most recent Game Jam where we look at Spongeatouille’s potential Cooking updates, herb sprite changes, and progress on the Daemonheim Archaeology digsite. Also, RuneFest is on the way and we share our first thoughts. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Defender of Varrock releases, paving the way for the continuation of Old School’s Mahjarrat storyline. We discuss the quest with a focus on things changed from the old days and what made this version sing. Also, the defender grind and Varlamore leaks. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
The First Necromancer’s gear is dyeable but that’s not all we’re dying for. We recap our Double XP antics and the push for 120s, should there be more actual 120s in game? Then we discuss bad luck mitigation and quest requirements flow chart style. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
Barbarian Training becomes a miniquest providing new experiences for Farming and anger management. We also discuss the merits of unlocking QOL, what returning to Old School looks like, and Forestry changes for the better. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, […]
Housing of Parliament delivers more than meets the eye with real world lore connections and new Moonstone jewelry. Rewards aside, Housing of Parliament scratches the itch for a traditional RuneScape quest. Also Necromancy ritual changes and Jagex is sold. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
Wilderness changes arrive buffing Rogue’s Chests and Bounty Hunter XP among other things. We also discuss how RNG works at the Warriors’ Guild, why Farming is wonderful or sucks, and how much of the game plays well on mobile. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
Mod Keeper’s letter gets the full Update treatment with thoughts now from the full panel as well as analysis on what it could mean for the future of RuneScape. We look back at some key historical moments and try to figure out just what is going on. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full […]
Scurrius and Desert Treasure 2 bosses get Combat Achievements while the wiki provides new achievement tools and a DPS calculator. We then share our perilous journey through the Underground Pass and discuss what the Giants Foundry means for skilling. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
We break down Mod Keeper’s Look Ahead as well as some of the Necromancy content on the way. The combat beta continues with Ranged reigning supreme. We discuss how it plays at various bosses and ask if it’s too much while answering your questions. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
Hero Pass arrives causing a storm in the community. We provide sober second thought on progression, dailies, messaging, and the ethics and requirements of a battle pass. Also, with a u-turn in sight, Jagex is on the market yet again. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
The Hero Pass arrives Monday. We break it down in terms of other battle pass systems, ask what it needs to do differently, and we discuss whether or not it is a major RuneScape update. Also we welcome more Necromancy changes targeting griefers. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
This week on Update, we are finally free of Shane. We discuss the latest fixes and upcoming changes to Necromancy. We discuss ritual quality of life, changes to abilities, and rebalancing the ritual experience. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) A Special Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters: Adam T Alaska […]
The communing continues as we dive into the 200m race for Necromancy including preparation, mental and physical. We also discuss what Necromancy means for ironmen including the future of PvM. And we get our first batch of Necromancy fixes. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
Necromancy arrives and we talk through our early experiences from getting started to nuking mobs to performing rituals and conjuring our friends. We discuss onboarding and how it is changing combat. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join our Discord: rsbandb.com/discord […]
It’s the final countdown as Necromancy is just days away. We spirit ourselves away to the City of Um and discover the ambience, discuss a preview of Necromancy combat, and cover adjustments to XP and crits. Then we say goodbye to Protean Planks. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
We go Behind the Crown with Mod Doom to look at Community Management through a different lens. From trust, transparency, and a two-way street we look at what Community Management is all about. Also his journey to Jagex and his return to RuneScape. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Dead and Buried unwraps the origins of The Raptor. We delve into why decisions were made, what they mean for the future of the storyline, and what role puzzles need to play. This all culminates in a grand discussion of what defines a season. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
Dead and Buried rewards us next week with Dinarrow enhancements and returns Zemouregal to the fore of RuneScape lore. The Lore Diggers are here with a complete history of Zemouregal from 2008 through the Sixth Age to today. What’s next for him? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
June Game Jam is upon us featuring graphical reworks, quest cleanups, a massive slew of QoL updates, and more. We also delve into Necromancy rituals and discuss what might be a massive shortage of slime. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on […]
Necromancy arrives on August 7th, the Demonic Skull continues to cause problems, and the Max and Comp capes get new Pride presets. Also, Stormy joins us to discuss the issues of the Soul Dye and how it relates to cluers, the economy, and MTX. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
The Woodcutters’ Grove is here and it comes close to reworking Woodcutting and Construction. Hatchets, trees, and the fort all get buffs this week. We have XP rates and more! We also discuss Soul Dyes and what’s going on with the Grand Exchange. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
The max cash update is here and we’re working in the quintillions. We nail down the biggest benefits and the big question of whether or not it will reduce inflation. The community hitlist does not disappoint and we preview the Woodcutters’ Grove. Note: This episode was recorded and published before it was revealed that some […]
Mod Sponge joins us to discuss the Fractured Staff changes and his RuneScape experience featuring PvM, balancing, and pizza. We then provide first hand experience on this week’s changes while reconciling polling results. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join […]
The Necromancy reveal is here and we dissect everything. We cover what a new combat style means, how skilling factors in, and what it needs to do to be successful. There’s also lore, music, and the big question of why? The Necromancy journey begins now. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
We unveil details of the Golden Cape Hunt and the reasons behind what likely delayed the max cash update. Also, with the Necromancy reveal imminent we delve into the importance of hype and expectations within the RuneScape community. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and all of Solomon’s count for charitable donations including the new Retro Gilded Armour. We also discuss the new drop cleaners and why they should be added to Invention. Then, we look back at the launch of Invention. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
The newest batch of graphical updates arrive focusing on Karamja, Crandor, the Lumbridge swamp, Rimmington, Burthorpe, Taverley, and many more. And, Yak Track is extended by another 4 weeks, does this mean the new format flopped? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us […]
The beta test for the Fractured Staff of Armadyl and Animate Dead arrives. Are rumors of their nerf over exaggerated? We have our reaction, community data, and wacky polls. Then we delve into 2023 Ranged SwitchScape and a short lived community survey. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
It’s Development Update time and we have a date. A date when we’ll learn more about Necromancy. We also have news on upcoming updates including the Woodcutters’ Grove and max cash limit increase coming soon. Then we cap it off with your questions! Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
The completionist capes get their day in the sun with a ninja strike. The changes are all good but raise questions for the future of RuneScape’s endgame. Factoring in polls, different play styles, and history, we ask: is there any consistency in comp? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Fort Forinthry receives Unwelcome Guests in the form of new Slayer creatures. They also bring Greater Sonic Wave and a wider discussion on Magic. Plus updates to Wrack, Piercing Shot, Slice, and Punish that help our damage rotations. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
It’s Spring Festival time with skill pet bunny ears, empty baskets, and chocolate eggs. We break down new rares and the chance to add bunny ears to your favourite skill pet. Then we preview Unwanted Guests and visit Frank for round 2 of his free chest. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show […]
The Pure Mini Strike brings skill XP blocks and resets for pures. We dive into what pures are used for and their origins. Then we tee up the most recent developments on Jagex accounts and share our thoughts on the 2023 Golden Gnomes. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
It’s quest week yet again with Murder on the Border. Is it the best quest since The Needle Skips? Mod Blkwitch lights up the world yet again. And then we go down the comp re-design rabbit hole once more. Will comp ever be complete? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
Wilderness threat takes the axe bringing a rebalance to wilderness activities. We also take our first peek at changes to Animate Dead and the Fractured Staff of Armadyl, do they strike the right balance? Then we meet the new Community Manager, Mod Doom. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
It’s all economics with a discussion on Mod Jack’s two recent live streams. First we talk about common drops and PvM profitability. Then we look at the finer details of the RuneScape economy and what can and should be done about inflation. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
Incendiary shot has been fixed and it’s a bug fix, not a nerf. We detail why it should be thought of as such. Also, auras can be paused and Croesus get tweaked. The Forinthry Frontier Yak Track also arrives and we detail what a 70-task Yak Track means. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 […]
Mod Surma joins us for another Behind the Crown where we get into his musical history and what goes into designing music, voice overs, and special effects for RuneScape. Then we go over patch notes, dragon claws, and Golden Gnome nominations. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
Fort Forinthry arrives and we question if it’s the beginning of a Construction rework. But you might ask, can you call it a rework if the XP rates don’t hit the mark? We discuss XP rates, accessibility, and who ultimately the fort benefits most. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
Fort Forinthry begins next week with New Foundations. It will bring new Construction training methods and training hubs. It’s also been 10 years since the Old School RuneScape poll and we look back on the impact it’s had on RuneScape as a whole. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Amid a firestorm of hyperbole around the Ring of Death we parse out just who benefits from the Ring of Death today and why it’s not dead. We also discuss Mod Jack’s drop table live stream regarding bad luck mitigation and answer your questions. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
It’s Q&A time with Jack, Timbo, and Sponge, we go over their answers and provide our thoughts on what hits the mark and what doesn’t. We also provide a preview of our solution to the problem of rare items and the question of vanity vs. quality of life. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 […]
Fresh Start Worlds has ended and we take a step back and look at how it went down. We cover the competitive period, XP, and the big question of whether or not it was successful. The Master Quest cape also gets new achievements including Pure Newbstalgia. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show […]
We open 2023 with a discussion on death costs, the grand exchange fee, and the biggest sources and sinks of GP in RuneScape. The Ring of Death has also been updated and we highlight if changes are needed. And, we say goodbye to Fresh Start Worlds. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show […]
Mod Jack joins us to discuss RuneScape’s endgame. PvM, quests, and skills to 120 and beyond show us the obvious but RuneScape’s unique design paints a different picture. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover RuneScape’s true endgame. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
2022 is done and we re-live some of our favourite RSBANDBUpdate! moments. We have outtakes, slip ups, and the occasional act of Tanis and company leading myself astray. Witness this told through moments you’ve heard and some never heard before now. Note: As this is our annual clip show, the show does carry an explicit […]
As 2022 comes to an end it’s time to recap the year’s headline updates. With a bumper crop of quests, lore, skill, and even combat updates, 2022 did not disappoint. We’ll tell you what they were and how they changed how we play RuneScape. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
The JMods recap 2022 and we catch our first peek at what 2023 has in store. This includes the death rework, grand exchange fees, and Necromancy. We detail why the GE update is a fee and not a tax and lay out our first thoughts on Necromancy. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full […]
Succession concludes the Legacy of Zamorak season with controlled songs and chaotic violence. We discuss accessible combat and puzzles and the question of doomsday devices in RuneScape. The Winter Trials Yak Track is here and we dish out some Yak Coins. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
Dragon weapon special attacks move into the current decade with the ability to destroy entire rooms. We also touch on what’s coming in December, make good offerings, and other combat changes. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join our Discord: rsbandb.com/discord […]
Mod Ramen joins us for another instalment of Behind the Crown where we talk about his journey to RuneScape and Jagex. He shares his stories and tells us how a boss is made. We also rundown Garden of Kharid patch notes and RuneScape outages. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
How exactly is the Fresh Start Worlds XP modifier ramping down and should it be done another way? Cliff vs. Bell curve? We also catch up with Mod Jack’s two recent live streams covering RuneScape Design Vision and answering: What is RuneScape? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
The Garden of Kharid feels small but it touches many facets of the Farming skill from more herb seeds to better compost, and a lack of disease. While Thieving gets an update to rival safecracking. We also discuss more Game Jam projects and the Sixth Age. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show […]
Mob Pebble joins us to discuss Purple Tuesday and a drive for accessibility within RuneScape. We learn about Kharid’s Garden arriving Monday. Then we recap Jagex’s 2021 financials and look at RuneScape going to print with Titan Publishing. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
Fame represents the goth vampyres in RuneScape’s 2022 Halloween event and the Purple Halloween Mask arrives providing options for fashion scapers. We then bring updates on the Fan Content Policy and our Fresh Start World adventures. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us […]
Wilderness Flash Events tempt skillers to the wilderness with new rewards and two miniquests that point the direction of RuneScape’s future story. The Jagex Launcher now supports multiple accounts and Mod Jack details the rebalancing of drop tables. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
Wilderness Flash Events are coming next week and we ask about expansions. We also lay out why no update weeks could become more common, share Game Jam results and then we take a dive into Mod Jack’s designing RuneScape livestream. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Is it a Master Max Cape or is it a page out of the full comp rework? We discuss the future of Master Max while looking at the most optimal path for completing quests in RuneScape. Then we discuss the rules of Fresh Start Worlds and update our progress. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit […]
Fresh Start Worlds launch and we’re neck deep. We’ve got a full discussion on how all the skills perform, from methods to quests we uncover the feeling of 28 new skills. Then we bring it back to basics with the people and economy of Fresh Start Worlds. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full […]
Ironmen join the rest of us in boss instances, Solak goes solo, and Zamorak’s drop system gets a rework. Then we look to the future with master max capes and RuneScape’s 29th skill on a new development roadmap. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
We go retro with an old Dragon Scimitar and a look back at the launch of Prifddinas. It’s hard to believe but Prifddinas arrived in RuneScape 8 years ago this month. We look at how it’s aged and why it’s a hallmark of RuneScape design. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
The team brings graphical updates to the free to play world with new foliage, lighting, and skyboxes. We ask, is this the best bang for your buck RuneScape update? Then we have wilderness patch notes and a frank discussion on Zamorak drop rates. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Another Yak Track arrives focusing on the wilderness. From Necronium armour and a lava Tsunami to Derp Beasts and the endless Yak Sack we share our thoughts on Yak Track’s first tradeable rewards. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join […]
Mod Blkwitch joins us for another Behind the Crown where we talk about RuneScape environment art, what challenges working on RuneScape poses, and why all the trees can’t be updated. We also check in with upcoming changes to Fresh Start Worlds. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
We discuss the upcoming Fresh Start Worlds, from our thoughts on what we really like about this update to what we think could be improved to help it succeed. We also discuss rewards, community response, and just who of your panellists will be playing it. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
We return to the Wilderness to discuss the newest quest: Daughter of Chaos. From new stories and characters to new combat systems we ask, can this quest stand on its own? Then more than 300m RS accounts have been created and we dip into the celebrations. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show […]
The wilderness is reborn with new Slayer rewards, a graphical rework, and the addition of opt-in PvP. We run through rewards, what a wilderness skilling D&D would look like, and the practicality of the graphical rework. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us […]
Do Jagex’s new fan policies mean they can sue you for fanfic? The answer is… complicated. We also discuss the new Treasure Hunter Assassin Promo, some listener questions, and more. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join our Discord: rsbandb.com/discord A […]
It’s a scattershot Ninja Strike covering QoL changes to skilling and the Zamorak boss fight. We then go back in time to 2015 Mazcab and have another look at RuneScape’s first Raid. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join our […]
Zamorak’s first patches fix key issues, but in the meantime, we talk about the aftermath of Aftermath. Is the Sixth Age over? We also dive into the Protean and Dummy processors and ask: is it time to amp the lamps? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Five fronts in and we cap off the Elder God Wars by taking the fight directly to the Lord of Chaos. We run through the Zamorakian Undercity, the edge of Infernus and the crater of Edicts, covering cultists, demons, bosses and drops… But no Wordle. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
The Beach is back for another year and into the hole we go. We also take a peek at the Zamorak Undercity rewards. Finally, Mod Stu joins us for another instalment of Behind the Crown where we learn why he plays RuneScape and what brought him to Jagex. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 […]
The Zamorak demons invade bringing unknown slivers, re-rolls, and lore. We revisit mobile with the shocking realization that one in five players play exclusively on mobile. And, Jagex is working on a RuneScape survival game, what should we expect? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
RuneScape launches its first Pride event featuring stories from Gielinor’s NPCs. Then we dive into last week’s live stream featuring revelations on mobile, skill reworks, and switchscape. Finally, how much hype is too much? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, […]
The fate of the gods is revealed as we plough through our newest quest: Twilight of the Gods. It’s a classic quest featuring demons, worldwide adventures, and a puzzle that keeps us guessing. Is this our twilight? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow […]
We Journey to Iaia with the new Yak Track including the best Yak Track cosmetic ever: the Hot Spring soak rest animation. Twilight of the Gods arrives next week and we unpack our expectations. Then we discuss the problems with the Slayer skill. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Loyalty is crowned yet again and we open the Update time machine and head back to April 2017. We run through the Achievement system then and now covering its user interface, its potential, and the warning signs it presented for 2017. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
The Ninja Team is back this time with a skill strike on Dungeoneering, Herblore, and Farming. Irons can Dungeoneer together, Extreme potions are tradable, and tool leprechauns note produce. We also break down where you should use the new Protean items. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we dive into Jagex’s 2022 charitable drive. We get to know Mod Shrike as she joins us to talk about being a content developer and how narrative game design plays a huge role in building RuneScape. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
There’s something for everybody with the ‘Accidental’ Anachronia skilling stations. We talk about how this update provides a new ecosystem for skillers and we dig further into the new Elder God arrows. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, Join our […]
Rewards from Extinction are expanded with more worthwhile skilling on Iaia and a passive Ring of Vigour. We also meet RuneScape’s new Keeper for the first time and dive into a classic livestream Q&A. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, […]
Mobile interface changes arrive courtesy of the Ninjas. RuneScape Kingdoms: Shadow of Elvarg arrives later this year as RuneScape’s first foray into tabletop games. We then unpack what’s happening with the RuneScape economy and the shutdown of Suitybot. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
The Spring Festival returns for another year. We’re also Egg-cited Extinction rewards are being buffed, we have our initial reaction. Hot tub dragonkin aside we’re also greeted with a resurrection of Treasure Hunter rewards, this time, Fox cosmetics. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
We dive into Extinction, RuneScape’s newest Grandmaster quest. We summarize its plot, underscoring its key themes and its nature as an ending to the Elder God Wars. As characters reach their endpoints, did Seren get worse… or better? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
We sit down with Mod Jack and Mod Shrike, part of the team behind Extinction, RuneScape’s newest Grandmaster quest. Focusing on Extinction itself and the Elder God Wars as a living story we unpack what went into building this chapter ending quest. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
We learn that the Elder God Wars Finale: Extinction is right around the corner. We spend some time catching up with the lore and making our best educated guesses about where the loose ends will fall next week. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
The reasons for the Jagex Launcher become clear including an improved platform and support for multiple accounts. We tear through the live stream focusing on skill reworks and roadmaps. And then we delve into the newest Treasure Hunter promo. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: […]
The Ninjas are back focusing exclusively on combat and PvM. They bring changes to Smoke Tendrils with a featured bug, favourite bosses like Vorago, Soul Runes, and the much used Vulnerability Bombs. We also debuted our first skilling Micro Lesson. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
It’s combat patch week with fixes for the Spring Cleaner, Elvarg’s Head, and teleporting Abyssal Lords. We also dive deep into the combat livestream of consciousness touching on crits, hit chance, and misunderstood defensives. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us on Twitter @rsbandb, […]
New Abyssal monstrosities bring us much needed melee upgrades, a fantastic return to traditional Slayer creatures, and an environmental masterpiece. The next Yak Track is also here and there’s Skill and Kill for everyone – but is it too much? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
Cartography by Ninja is now a thing in RuneScape. This Ninja Strike brings one of the most consequential changes to the world map. Fishing spots are easier to see and ladders and hitboxes are saved! We also preview the upcoming Abyssal Slayer creatures. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
We head back in time to 2012 to re-experience the RuneSpan. From the impact RuneSpan originally had to the later impact on training methods we expose the true beauty of Runecrafting. And we share our first micro lesson on Action Bars for PvM. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
War’s Reckoning begins with free respawns and other PvM and Slayer buffs. Behind the scenes is also back with a look at February’s Slayer update. We also say goodbye to Mod Osborne by looking at some of his greatest hits and unpack the latest livestream. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
Binding contract familiars are buffed because Ripper Demons are so popular. From Hellhounds to Blood Reavers to Kal’gerion Demons we tell you where each should be used. Then the Jmods appear for a live stream detailing 2022 and impending server upgrades. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
It’s a patch week dancing around balancing Ripper Demons, billions of GP for 75 RuneScore, and new dialog from our friends on the Glacor Front. We also dig deep into what quests a RuneScape tabletop game would include and what it would look like. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
2022’s first Ninja Strike fixes item tooltips, ability books, pets and more. It’s a Ninja Strike we can all get behind, is this exactly what a Ninja Strike should be? We also discuss the massive purchase of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ […]
We pick up the pieces after the duel arena’s destruction. Our path of discovery takes us through light and shadow to Senntisten as we uncover who really destroyed the duel arena. Was it part of a greater plan? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
Het’s Oasis brings skilling for mid level players and competitive crocs for completionists. We dive into the miniquest, run down the new skill training methods including flowers and powders, and discuss how much community gameplay is actually required. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, […]
Join us as we relive some of our favourite moments from 2021. We have a laugh at how certain things turned out in the end including partyhats, 10 pt buck sneezes, and witty one liners from your favourite hosts. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow us […]
With 2021 coming to a close it’s time to look back at RuneScape’s PvM updates. We start with the Rex Matriarchs, and we move through the Elder God Wars, touching on the most important patch notes and sleepers of the year. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
Holiday rare #2 appears: a green Santa hat! We discuss the motivations for releasing it and just how rare it actually is. Then, Elder God Wars banter is back, as is Icthlarin. Who’s coming back to life? Finally, our best updates of 2021. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
We unravel our Golden Gnome choices, unpack what was and was not answered from Mod Osborne’s livestream, share our 2022 predictions, and talk about skill reworks and the early game. What do Crafting, Agility, and Hunter have in common? We dig low. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
It’s time for another festive Yak Track, Wintumber Aurora. Secret Santa gives to the citizens of Gielinor – but please don’t be a troll! We also cover more wonderful daily challenge changes, jump on the nostalgia bandwagon, and ask, what is fun? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
The Golden Partyhat arrives and the Finale of Once Upon a Time in Gielinor paints a picture of one of our possible futures. In an otherwise hefty set of patch notes we discuss the exaggerated death of Magma Tempest and pontificate on Mod Iroh’s departure. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
Daily challenges are updated again introducing reasons to be excited and worried. We also touch on Premier Club, the Golden Party Hat, and 2022’s Old School influence. Then we’re back for death costs round 2, this time with the high-end PvM perspective. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
A Double XP care package arrives signalling the future ahead. Duel arena stakes are capped at 50m, numerous mythical Elder God Wars drop rates are buffed, and Croesus is getting a colourblind toggle. Also, do we really need a death cost rework? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game […]
Double XP Live is around the corner but this week’s patches on accessibility steal the show. Does it warrant a trip back to the Arch-Glacor? We go back and find out. Then we preview Croesus changes and discuss inflation, taxes, and item sinks. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
In our final Elder God Wars front we head to the Senntisten sewers to fight the TzekHaar and Zuk. It’s a traditional wave based hack and slash combat adventure with multiple Jads, safe spots, new capes, and mythical prizes for each combat style. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Halloween 2021 brings two new miniquests, and some cosmetics, new and old, that’ll have you making soup for hours. We then preview the TzekHaar Front and the epic new sword and capes. Finally, Zamorak brings on the necromancers and the speculation. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
We unpack the departure of Mods Warden, Kari, and Niku. Mod Warden has also shared a statement with us and we’ll share it with you. Speculation about the future of RuneScape is also on tap this week with that and news that the duel arena is going away. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 […]
Ninja Strike 27 brings changes to the bank, Agility click boxes, and the abyss – some good, some bad. We touch on accessibility for the game as a whole with focus on Croesus and share our thoughts on the most recent MTX experiments. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
Croesus, RuneScape’s first skilling boss arrives and he’s a pretty fungi. We run through his mechanics, how to get a kill, how to fail, and what’s in store for public instances. We also touch on drops, accessibility, optimal tools and strats. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at […]
What everyone’s been wanting is finally on the way… A SKILLING BOSS!!! We take our first look at Croesus and run through its rewards including some shiny new magic armour and a new pair of overpowered arrows. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow […]
The Lore Diggers reunite to pull back the layers of Senntisten. We go from utopia to the excess of empire with Empty Children, theatrical reviews, and the secrets of the Inquisition. This all leads us to ask: where are they now and what is Vos? Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) […]
We open the September Skilling Bundle to see whether or not it’s a pandora’s box. The leads Q&A was cancelled and we have the real reason why. Tanis unpacks the accessibility issues of the Arch-Glacor. Then, we also showcase the Runelite HD debacle. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us […]
The Glacor Front chills PvM cold with its massive Arch-Glacor. We thought Kerapac was the boss for all but this Glacor is just what the doctor ordered for teaching PvM. From expert to beginner there’s drops for all including tier 95 weapons and more. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join […]
It’s Yak Track week and this one includes a hefty XP boost. We ask, what are the problems with this and what does it mean for future Yak Tracks? Also we get our first look at the Glacor Front with its new scalable boss for teaching PvM. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full […]
We got our hands full with Archaeology and spades in Senntisten. There’s nothing micro about this update. We also detail nerfs to Greater Ricochet and Greater Concentrated blast. And, delve into more shady Elder God Wars banter. Download Now Direct Download – 64 Kbit MP3 (Full Show Notes) Join us in-game at Friends’ Chat: BitsBytes, Follow […]