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Crystal skillchompas and the choice they bring to the game: augmented vs. chinchompa, gp vs. xp, single vs. multiskill training. A look at Invention batch 2 and a discussion on Oddments and a better strategy for bringing former event rewards to game.

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Hosts: Shane, The RRMan, and Sorensen57
Duration: 1:26:07

• Crystal Skillchompas & Tweaks
• Tweaks and Fixes (Release Notes)
• Dev Diary | Invention Batch 2
• Polling Update
• Listener Questions and Discussion Topics
• Facebook Launches YouTube Competitor, Watch
• Facebook shuts down robots after they invent their own language
• Disney will pull its movies from Netflix and start its own streaming services
• August SkotM Update
• Achievements of the Week
• Sorensen57’s Pick: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
• What have we been doing?

RuneScape is moving to mobile in 2018. We discuss the pros and cons, how it might be done, and what this will bring to Jagex and RuneScape. Also, the much anticipated Star Trek Online special.

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Hosts: Shane, Earth, and Trekkie
Duration: 1:49:00

• RuneScape on Mobile
• Alpha Gameplay Teaser
• RuneScape & Old School Mobile Q&A
• Build the Beach
• Tweaks and Fixes (Release Notes)
• Star Trek Online Special
• Space Barbie: Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C
• Listener Questions
• From Passwords to Passports, a New Way to Manage Your Family’s Digital Life
• Confirmed: Windows 10 may cut off devices with older CPUs
• Facebook to test subscription news service — with paywall
• July SkotM Update
• Achievements of the Week
• Trekkie’s Pick: Star Trek Timelines
• What have we been doing?

RuneScape’s new achievements system arrives but is in need of some interface polish. The news isn’t all bad this week, we also take a look at the Seers Village rework and discuss the merits of player lore!

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Hosts: Shane and Cireon
Duration: 1:49:00

• Achievements & New Paths
• Tweaks and Fixes (Release Notes)
• Build-a-Fayre
• Combat Pets Competition
• Jagex Bans Commission Staking
• Twitch Prime Offer | Membership, Legendary Pet & More
• Listener Questions
• Facebook launches beta of Spaces, its goofy and fun social VR platform
• Apple Pledges to End Mining and use 100% Recycled Materials for Products
• Google said to be planning a built-in ad blocker for Chrome
• April SkotM Update
• Achievements of the Week
• Cireon’s Pick: Game Maker’s Toolkit
• What have we been doing?
• Overwatch Perseverance and Teamwork

New luck items and the luck rework! Should Jagex bring in multi-cash stack items silently into the game? Also, a look at the modern F2P experience in RuneScape!

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Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Choto 3000
Duration: 2:02:04

• New Luck Items & Luck Rework
• Imp Catcher Reworked
• Tweaks and Fixes (Release Notes)
• A look at the current F2P experience. Subscribe buttons on the map, lodestones, and game window.
• Future Name Releases
• April Release Schedule
• Bonus Boosters
• Listener Questions
• Microsoft confirms Windows 10 Creators Update rollout to begin April 11
• Facebook pivots into stories
• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 news – price, specs, features and availability
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• March SkotM Update and April SkotM: Hunter
• Achievements of the Week
• Choto’s Pick: The Color of Magic (Discworld)
• What have we been doing?