Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Happy New Year!

As some of you know I've been playing Fable recently and have not been online except once to buy and sell ranarrs.

Anyway, this year I'm planing to get 99 Attack. I've already started a race with Tiz! But I doubt I'll win - I'm planning to take my time. I don't want to feel the strain like I did last year with 99 Strength (but, what strain can you get from a game?).

On another note, play Fable. Don't play the original, play the EP-ish version, The Lost Chapters, because they added new quests and extended the main storyline (I think). It's one of the best games I've ever played. Pity it was so short though, I took what, 2 days to complete the main game and most of the side quests.

Or if you want, Fable 2's out for the XBOX 360.

Sunday, December 21, 2008

This Post Was Made on the 21st of December

Turns out getting a defender didn't take as long as I thought it would. The same night I made that last post about getting one, I got it.

It took me about 700 tickets total (2 hours approx. to collect the tickets and kill the... pets) to get 1 defender of each kind, and then an extra rune one. Plus, I got the mithril one after one shot! How lucky was I?

I had an idea this morning after a conversation with a clan member who desperately wanted a rank raise, with a whole point system where members can earn points from posting in forums and attending events. After accumulating a certain amount of points, members can use those points and get promoted in the clan chat. Unfortunately it was not well received, ah well. It seemed like a good idea in my head. It encourages activity on the forums and on clan events, and also the idea of improving yourself (clan-wise of course) should appeal to MMORPG players like us.

This morning I completed my Christmas event. Pretty fun, although I had a bit of trouble finding Jack Frost at first. The imp said I was getting warmer after walking a little south, so I ran down all the way to the Lumbridge Swamps till he suggested I go somewhere cooler. Ah.

I have pictures, however Photobucket doesn't seem to be working now and their quality is horrible compared to my previous screenies.

On other news, for Christmas I am getting The Sims 2: Pets! Sure I'm 2 years too late but I don't think my dad will be willing to spend $300 on a pedal.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Moving On

A few days after my last post, my computer worked fine... till 3 days later. The problem came back as quickly as it left. So now I use another computer to go online and that means no screenshots for the time being.

Yesterday 5 of us from Blessings (Tim, Tiz, Kicky, Dg and I) went on a Bandos trip and in about 5 or 6 kills later, we got a chestplate drop and were all 2.1 mil richer. It came at a good time, I think, because I was just starting to get into ranarr farming again to get some revenue. But hey, just about anytime is a good time to get 2.1 mil.

For that trip I was slightly concerned about using this computer instead of my own, since I seem to have a lack of trust in other comps. The success of the event only proves that this computer works fine so I'll probably go online more often now.

Anyway, back to the event. I didn't want to risk my Sara and brought my whip instead (later I would see Tiz with his GS) and so I had an empty slot for my shield. I only have 2 usable shields (dragonfire shield and a rune kite rofl) so out came the kite. I'm probably the only player who wears Veracs and wields a rune kite in the world. Well then again I've also worn green d'hide and mithril boots with a strength cape so eh.

After that incident I've decided to work my way up to a rune defender... or a 'fender. Wow. Wish I had a Fender IRL.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Recent Hiatus

Well now, I haven't been posting much lately. Partly because I've been out of the country and also because my computer is a little wrecked. However the problem seems to have fixed itself because just that day my computer worked perfectly.

No developments on Runescape since I haven't been logging in, but this Sunday I have a Chaos Elemental event with the clan. I've never done those before so I'm looking forward to it.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Mindless Droning

The past week on Runescape has been rather uneventful. I was either doing slayer tasks or fishing (while watching videos on YouTube). I suppose you could blame this on my heightened activity on other games, for example last night when I played The Sims from 10pm straight up to 3am.

Apart from the mindless (half-assed) skilling, I was fortunate enough to join Tim, Tiz, ex clan-mate Air, and Air's friend Gerald on a Bandos Godwars trip.

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Graardor you def nub! (Get the reference, Tiz? )

We also got a Bandos Tasset drop, however because most of us ran straight to attack the Sargeants, only Air got the drop. If I stayed it would be the best drop ever, since the Bandos Chestplate we got somewhere in April on my first ever Godwars trip. Oh well, no worries, this has been one of the best Godwars trips I've been on.

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8.8mil! :O

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Stealing Creation

So the new minigame came out while I was away from home. Stealing Creation. My first impression of it (after reading about it in the updates), I thought it would be one of those simulation God games (like SimCity, or Stronghold). Maybe I just didn't read into the post too much? Anyway my favourite games are God games so I was pretty happy.

A day after hearing about its release I went to try it out. It's simple, quite alright I guess, just like most other minigames on Runescape. Sadly already some people have said they were sick of it, a mere few days after it's release.

While I was playing I thought, not bad, but I wouldn't be one to spend hours playing it. So far the most I've played is 2 games in a row. Overall I think it's a pretty average game. Those who do well in it will like it more, as for me I've only ever won twice, so.. eh.

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Collecting clay from a pool.

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WHAT?! REALLY?!

I don't seem to enjoy minigames very much. The only one I always enjoy going to is Pest Control, which is wierd since I'm surrounded by people who can't stand the game. Come to think of it, I'm never really ecstatic about any update (well.. except the Wilderness one). There's always a strong disappointment, I feel.

Anyway, on other news, I recently maxed out my leet skillz on another game!

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It's Renaissance Kingdoms. Also today is my 3rd year anniversary on that game.

And again on other news I managed to get my hands on a John Frusciante album last Tuesday, just about a month after getting the first one. For those of you who don't know why this is mentionable, it's because his stuff is VERY rare anywhere, especially a small country like Singapore. Yeah.. What a beauty.

Friday, November 7, 2008

PvP and Halloween

I'm probably the only person who still hasn't talked about PvP yet. To summarize, I'm very glad Jagex decided to bring PvP back in a larger scale (compared to BH and Clan Wars).

They say a picture is worth a thousand words so get ready to read the billions I'm going to type for you.

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Took this on Blessings' first trip to the wilderness since 10 December 2007.

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The Halloween updates were great - especially in HD.

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Tiz and I going Trick-or-Treating.

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Tim, Tiz and I having fun at Rimmington.

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Behold, the many faces of my Halloween costumes! Spot the fake.

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This got me 108 P2P combat.

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Finally!

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And a random picture from Tears of Guthix, with Tiz.

As you may have realised, all these pictures are taken in HD. I realised that my computer didn't lag when I played HD on the small screen. For the Halloween event and quest however, I played on HD full screen and it lagged like a b*tch mother.

On other news, I recently got 400 slayer points and I'm planning on learning how to craft Slayer Helmets. However I still need 55 crafting and a black mask, so perhaps it may be a while before I get one.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Master Chef Tiz

I'm a little late on this post, but the other day my good friend Tiz got his first ever 99. I think he had fun getting it so that's excellent. He wanted to get 99 with Evo, a clan mate, unfortunately a random would mean they eventually got it a couple of seconds apart.

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Assembling on the Karamja volcano.

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Back at the Cooking Guild.

So grats Tiz and Evo once again! Doesn't it feel free now that you've finally gotten the 99 out of the way?

On a completely unrelated note, I'm currently gunning for 70 ranged (for the lovely black d'hide).

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It's actually 67 now but I didn't get a shot of that.

I would've made more progress if only I didn't spend 3 days getting 54 fletching after insisting to myself that I should make my own bolts. Eventually Dg recommended me to use iron knives and now I buy them off the GE at 37 gp each. Hurts every time.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

The Legends' Quest, Complete!

For the past 2 days I've been preoccupied with the Legends' Quest on Runescape. As expected, half my time was wasted walking back to the bank whenever I forgot something and the other half was spent constantly checking the quest guide to make sure that I brought everything.

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Me killing the demon underneath Kharazi forest.

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Me killing the demon again.

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After that I went to work on my treasure trail, which was the reason why I started Legends' in the first place. It was a bit scary because I never expected mages to jump at me (I guess I had a level 3 scroll).

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The co-ordinates led me right to the Demonic Ruins. How convenient.

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I'm pleased with this reward. So far this is the best one I've gotten from a treasure trail.

Also, before I got to the first chest (with the white wizard), I came unprepared for an attack and, thinking I could take him on naked, I held on till I was at 12 hp. I was very near the bank (after tele-ing to the Ectofunctus) when the poison kicked in and boom! I was down to 6 hp. My hand was shaking so much. One more round of poison damage and I would be dead. I had my clue, my whip and my strength cape and hood to worry about. Then, BOOM another round of poison damage. I was a goner.

Or not. Luckily the second one only caused 5 damage, so I made it to the bank and stuffed tuna down my throat and washed it down with a nice dose of anti-poison.

I was lucky then. The last time I shook like that was when I first went pking. Oh well, tomorrow, I'm off to the jellies for more clues!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Today a Mortal, Tomorrow a Legend

Excellent. Since my last post I've gotten every skill and completed every prerequisite quest needed for Legend's.

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Last week's goal.

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Talking to Rashiliyia during Shilo Village.

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Burning Iban's tomb with some dwarf rum during Underground Pass. Pretty fun quest, albeit a tad annoying.

And finally,

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Hurrah! I expected it to take a longer time though, seeing how I decided to grow my own herbs to raise herblore. But sometime during the week I gave in and purchased 100 tarromin herbs for strength potions. That really sped up things, and tomorrow I will begin the Legend's Quest.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

50 Agility is the New 99 Strength

I've got a new goal - get 50 agility. The other day I was on a treasure trail and the chest I had to dig up was in a blocked off part of the jungle near Karamja, only accessible upon starting the Legend's Quest, which requires 50 agility (amongst hundreds of other things).

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Excellent.

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One of the quests needed for Legend's. It was fairly easy.

At the moment I need just about 40 more tickets from the Agility Arena and I can redeem my way to 50 agility, and I didn't even have to play that long.

Also that day I decided to play on HD. I don't normally because it causes a slight but noticable lag. Anyway I was shocked at the amazing graphics, even more so than when it was first released. I spent about 30 minutes of laggy clicking in the Agility Arena then I teled to the Ectofunctus. I quite literally made a face like this :o

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Unbelievable.

I wish my computer was a little faster, then I could play in HD more often. I leave you now with some more HD pictures taken in the Agility Arena.

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Saturday, September 20, 2008

Jellies and Usually Just a Clue Scroll

Excellent. I finally got 60 range that day at the Experiments. Sadly, when I walked in the Jellies with my newly purchased red d'hide armour, the first thing I saw was this douche saying "Lol 99 str and only 60 range". WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT?! Anyway I was too busy picking up my coins to come back with a witty yet insulting remark.

During the course of the Jelly killing I got a clue scroll which directed me into level 50 Wilderness. It was the first time since the original Wilderness was removed that I walked by our old pking route. Ah, what good memories. However I was anxious to dig up the treasure so I didn't stop to watch the giant spiders.

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Apart from today I haven't played much in the past week, and I won't be ending this inactivity that soon. My exams and coming up and I intend to work hard for it because I have a deal with my dad that makes this one exam I cannot afford to screw up or I will be wasting a very valuable opportunity.

By the way, if you got my John Frusciante reference, then we really should get to know each other better.

Saturday, September 13, 2008

No Up in Updates

Recently, Jagex made some changes to Clan Wars, the mini-game I started out hating but grew to love.

That day, I went with Tiz to try it out. First we tried the safe Free for All, which is pretty much a safe version of non-multi (for the area we went to anyway), 1v1 pking. It was fun for the first few seconds, then it just got tedious. Mindless rampage noob killing get flamed game.

The dangerous version is exactly the same except you lose your items when you die, and if you kill someone you get nothing in return. It may provide some kind of excitement for the daredevils on Runescape but not for me.

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It's a good thing Jagex is making an effort to please its players but of late, it's updates haven't been up to par. The descriptions given on the site are all very promising but the actual product disappoints more often than not.

If only original pking wasn't removed in the first place. To quote an ex-clan member, "Jagex didn't have to decapitate themselves to relieve a headache".

Monday, September 8, 2008

Where Do We Go Now

If you didn't get the GNR reference, nevermind.

If you didn't get the Nirvana reference, nevermind as well.

But what is one to do after 99 strength? I definitely feel relieved that I've finally achieved this long term goal; I thoroughly enjoy logging on to Runescape and not knowing what to do next, it's the same feeling when I first got membership.

The first few days after 99 strength, I no-lifed fishing. It was more fun than I thought, plus my Ss was rented out almost the whole time I was there. Eventually I got 76 fishing.

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Excellent.

Then I went to catch sharks and to my horror I did not have the cooking level required to cook them. Mr Gower, you sly fox.

So I put down my harpoon and did a random quest.

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Then I went for my clan's weekly clan wars.

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We lost that one terribly.

After that, I got a slayer assignment. Jellies! Excellent. This was my chance to get that clue scroll I desired. So I access my bank, and I see that there's a lovely piece of Black Dragonhide legs waiting to be worn. What's this? Only 51 range?! Perhaps I should get 60 so I can at least wear the red ones.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

The Cape of Fawesomeness

I'm 2 days late but I finally got 99 strength! T'was a beautiful day.

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Since getting the level, I've been fishing and loaning out my Sara sword. I want to get 76 fishing so I can catch sharks, then perhaps I'll embark on another quest or head to the jellies to try and get me a clue scroll.

Or maybe I'll do slayer.

The possibilities are endless!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

More than Halfway Halfway

Last time I was "halfway" to 99 strength I was level 93. That's the real halfway mark. But now I'm about 60% to 99 (a mere 470k as we speak).

Anyway I'm definitely getting a hitpoints level as my 1337th level, so I plan to make my 99th strength my 1339th level, because it looks slightly better than 1338. But still! Oh why did I have to get those bloody useless levels like summoning and crafting. And runecrafting! Dammit!

So that day I had a taste of what 99 strength would be like. I was a few thousand away from 98 strength, and I decided to hop onto my friend Kmb's world to get it. He's F2P so I was pretty much naked except for a rune chestplate.

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Thanks again for being there Kmb!

I think I should have my 99 party on Tuesday, that should give me sufficient time to get the exp I need. I really want to get my level at spiders (level 3 of the Stronghold of Security) but it'll be very messy with a big group of people. Plus the aggressive spiders will be trying to get a hit at everyone.

Maybe I'll end up having just one person with me getting the level and then the whole group when I get my cape (exhibit A: Tim). Ah yes speaking of the cape, I must find out who I can get it from.