The Lead Up to RuneScape 2014

• 2013 and prior was a controversial year
• Old school was launched and the evolution of combat remained controversial
• 2013 saw the dawn of the 6th age. Zamorak was defeated. Armadyl and Bandos took up arms.
• 2014 begins with the death of Bandos as the result of Bird vs. Beast
• 2014 brought in a massive change early on but updates took a glacial pace
• We experienced doubt regarding the effectiveness of Power to the Players
• The year slowly gained momentum culminating with what has been the greatest year ever for RuneScape

The Elephant in The Room

• Power to the Players (Player Power)

Keystone Updates of 2014

• Prifddinas
• Plague’s End
• Fate of the Gods

Updates of 2014

• Combat Improvements (Revolution, Special Attacks, Legacy Mode, 138, etc.)
• One of a Kind
• Bank Presets and Drag & Drop
• The Mighty Fall
• Broken Home
• Master Skillcapes
• Player Owned Ports

Honourable Mentions

• Drop Table Improvements
• A Shadow Over Ashdale
• Royal Rhinos and Charity
• Rune Value Improvements
• Character Name Cleanup
• PvP XP
• Dungeoneering Update
• Player Examine

Could Use Some Work…

• Heist
• Cabbage Facepunch Bonanza
• The Turnaround of the Halloween Update
• The Grouping System
• Global Announcements

Lore Changes Abound

• Bandos is dead.
• We learned more and ultimately met the Dragonkin. They aren’t as bad as they seem.
• Zaros returned. Along with this we learnt more about his origins, Seren, and a sneak peak at the Elder Gods.
• Of course there were others interested in Zaros too such as Sliske. The future awaits.
• We dealt with the ramifications of the death of Bandos and ultimately got to decide the fate of Yelps.
• The longest running storyline in RuneScape came to a close. The Plague City storyline drew to a close with Plague’s End.
• Through Plague’s End and the release of Prifddinas we learnt more about the eight elven clans.
• We also got access to a huge treasure trove of lore pertaining to the god of the elves, Seren.
• Finally, we began down the path of uncovering just what the Elder Gods are and what their plans may ultimately be.

Merry Christmas to All and To All a Good Night!

Show Data

• Episode Title: RuneScape Year in Review 2014
• Teaser: A busy year in RuneScape and we break down what was important, what worked, and what could use another look. All capped off with a very special Christmas message.
• Recorded Date:  December 21, 2014
• Release Date: December 24, 2014
• Hosts: Shane and Trekkie
• Duration: 1:12:29
• Editing Notes: None