Summary
- Jagex urges players not to target individual developers for loot table disappointment.
- While Guthix Sleeps update introduced Tormented Demons with disappointing loot.
- Jagex emphasizes team effort and communication following player backlash.
Old School RuneScape developer Jagex has instructed players angry with the loot tables for the recently-added Tormented Demons to stop directing their fury at individual developers. While Old School RuneScape continues to impress with each update, the latest addition has sparked some anger in the community.
In a recent update, Jagex added the While Guthix Sleeps quest to Old School RuneScape. This was previously one of the most iconic quests in RuneScape 3, so its arrival was seen as a big deal. This quest also unlocks Tormented Demons, high-level enemies that players might expect to earn substantial loot from. However, this hasn't proven to be the case at all, with loot tables proving extremely disappointing upon release. With each update for Old School RuneScape polled by the community, it's not often that players are so frustrated by an addition, but in this case, the minute details haven't lined up with what gamers had hoped.
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On the Old School RuneScape website, Jagex acknowledged that it had been too cautious with the loot table for the Tormented Demons in the While Guthix Sleeps update. However, it also instructed players directing their anger at individual developers online to stop, stating, "Please stop targeting or singling out individual developers while providing your feedback. In many cases, the developers being targeted aren't heavily involved with the content that you're criticising." It also claimed that "we succeed as a team and we fail as a team," a mantra that has allowed RuneScape to become one of the oldest active MMOs on the market. The loot table in question has been extensively scrutinized by players, with Redditor AntakeeMunOlla figuring out that it's actually worse cash per hour than the game's basic men and women.
Jagex Tells Old School RuneScape Players Not To Target Individual Developers
Prior to Jagex's statement, many in the community had made assumptions about which specific developer had been involved in creating the loot table for Tormented Demons. This resulted in a ton of toxicity being sent their way, eventually reaching a point where the studio had to step in and speak to the community. RuneScape is no stranger to controversial updates, which can be tough when the development team is so open with fans. Hopefully, Jagex isn't put off by this controversy, and allows developers to continue to communicate with the community. This approach has always made the Old School RuneScape team feel much more approachable and in touch with what the player base wants to see in the game.
In many cases, the developers being targeted aren't heavily involved with the content that you're criticising.
Although While Guthix Sleeps hasn't been a roaring success as hoped, there are still a ton of RuneScape 3 quests that should be ported to Old School RuneScape. Jagex hasn't announced any plans to pursue this going forward, but with the Sailing skill in development and two more parts of the huge Varlamore update yet to be released, the studio has its hands full right now.
Old School RuneScape
- Released
- January 4, 2001
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Greetings, adventurer! Rooted in the origin of MMOs, Old School RuneScape is the only ever-lasting, ever-evolving adventure that is shaped by you.
Released way back in 2013, Old School RuneScape is RuneScape as you *used* to know it! Based on the 2007 build of the globally popular open world fantasy MMORPG, Old School is constantly updated with improvements and new content voted on by you, the fans! The close relationship between developers and players is central to what makes Old School so magical.
So, you want to be a master cook? Or a powerful mage? Whether you’re here for the rich story and lore, the challenging combat, to fight alongside others or against them, to journey alone or simply to experience the magical world of Gielinor, Old School can be any adventure you want.
Some people just want to hang out with friends. And you’ll find plenty of folk to do that with in Gielinor. But those who want seek a different kind of adventure have plenty of choices, too.
No matter what you’re specializing in, the quest for the best loot will have skillers and perfectionists obsessing over their character builds. The strongest wand, the mightiest bow, the most *fabulous* hat – there’s always something to aim for
