2023 September

We gather again to recap the issues surrounding Hero Pass and outline what is still outstanding. Fortnite and World of Tanks also make an appearance showcasing their battle passes in comparison. Does Hero Pass make sense for RuneScape?

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• Alfie S
• Álvaro L
• AmosReed
• Andrew C
• Arvīds L
• Choolburra
• Chunkthemunk
• Dominic R
• DramaFreee
• Durhamax
• Free Milk
• Jacob G
• Jade Gizmo
• Jason S
• Jebus
• Jesse W
• Kesky
• Ling_01
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• Mohan V
• Mr Krafty
• N8 the grr8
• Pyrnassius RS
• Ren Hawk
• Ricky A
• Rippeth
• Roonstar
• Samuel F L
• Scott D S
• Seth W
• ShirtPants
• Tabby
• The Naked Captain
• TheDabbnGoat
• Tim
• Tom V
• UkuleleSteve
• Zant

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Zant
Duration: 2:07:35

• Comparing Hero Pass with Other Games
• Fortnite
• World of Tanks
• RSBANDB is on Patreon
• Patch Notes – 18-09-23
• Vault of Riches Reward Guarantee
• Achievements of the Week
• Help Wanted: RSBANDBUpdate!
• Zant’s Pick of the Week: Anytype
• What have we been doing?

We return to Um with a look at all the Necromancy quests. From short tutorials to quests that fit right into RuneScape we detail what Necromancy quests do right, why they fit into the game, and what it all means for the future of questing.

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A Special Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters

• Alfie S
• Álvaro L
• AmosReed
• Andrew C
• Arvīds L
• Choolburra
• Chunkthemunk
• Dominic R
• DramaFreee
• Durhamax
• Free Milk
• Jacob G
• Jade Gizmo
• Jason S
• Jebus
• Jesse W
• Kesky
• Ling_01
• ManiacRS
• Mohan V
• Mr Krafty
• N8 the grr8
• Pyrnassius RS
• Ren Hawk
• Ricky A
• Rippeth
• Roonstar
• Samuel F L
• Scott D S
• Seth W
• ShirtPants
• Tabby
• The Naked Captain
• TheDabbnGoat
• Tim
• Tom V
• UkuleleSteve
• Zant

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Xurdones
Duration: 2:12:57

• Necromancy Quests and Lore
• RSBANDB is on Patreon
• Patch Notes – 11-09-23
• RuneScape Tabletop RPG And Board Game Pre-Orders Go Live This Month
• Achievements of the Week
• Help Wanted: RSBANDBUpdate!
• Tanis’ Pick of the Week: Vampire Survivors
• What have we been doing?

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.

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• aBuse Numb
• Alaska
• Alfie S
• AmosReed
• Anatolii D
• Andrew C
• Arvīds L
• Choolburra
• Chunkthemunk
• Dominic R
• DramaFreee
• Durhamax
• Free Milk
• G_ Hammi
• Gylefleur
• Jacob G
• Jade Gizmo
• Jason S
• Jebus
• Jesse W
• Jim M
• Kesky
• Kilersnowbal
• Malinoric
• ManiacRS
• Mohan V
• Mr Krafty
• N8 the grr8
• Pyrnassius RS
• Ren Hawk
• Ricky A
• Rippeth
• Roonstar
• Samuel F L
• Scott D S
• Seth W
• ShirtPants
• TANNER J W
• Tewilee
• The Naked Captain
• TheDabbnGoat
• Tim
• Tom V
• UkuleleSteve
• Zant

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Cireon
Duration: 2:12:49

• Hero Pass: Underworld
• RSBANDB is on Patreon
• Hero Pass – Player Feedback Update #1
• Hero Pass – Player Feedback Update #2
• Carlyle weighs options for ‘RuneScape’ creator Jagex
• Achievements of the Week
• Help Wanted: RSBANDBUpdate!
• Tanis’ Pick of the Week: Ahsoka
• What have we been doing?

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.

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A Special Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters

• Alfie S
• AmosReed
• Andrew C
• Arvīds L
• Chunkthemunk
• CykhalRS
• Dominic R
• DramaFreee
• Durhamax
• Free Milk
• Jacob G
• Jade Gizmo
• Jason S
• Jebus
• Jesse W
• Kesky
• Ling_01
• ManiacRS
• Mohan V
• Mr Krafty
• N8 the grr8
• Nick g
• Pyrnassius RS
• Ren Hawk
• Ricky A
• Rippeth
• Roonstar
• Samuel F L
• Scott D S
• Seth W
• ShirtPants
• Tabby
• The Naked Captain
• TheDabbnGoat
• Tim
• Tom V
• UkuleleSteve
• Zant

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius
Duration: 1:38:39

• Hero Pass: A Better, More Rewarding RuneScape
• RSBANDB is on Patreon
• Necromancy: Community Feedback Update – #3
• Patch Notes – 29-08-23
• Achievements of the Week
• Help Wanted: RSBANDBUpdate!
• Pyrnassius’ Pick of the Week: Our Universe narrated by Morgan Freeman
• What have we been doing?