Loot boxes

We weave through RuneScape’s most immersive quest ever, The Needle Skips. The storytelling, mechanics, and music are sewn together in this unique, one of a kind, RuneScape experience. Finally, some discussion threads about what we are thankful for.

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• Adam T
• Cody T
• Kyle
• Brock H
• Andrew C
• Kabru
• Shane F

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Diana
Duration: 2:55:12

• The Needle Skips
• Tweaks and Fixes (Patch Notes)
• Slime is of the Essence
• RuneScape Dev Q&A – (Nov 2018) – Mining & Smithing, Combat, GameJam, RS Mobile, Skilling Cup and more
• Clan Cup for Skilling – Agility
• RSBANDB is on Patreon
• Listener Questions and Discussion
• From “RS with friends” to “friends with RS”
• Apple shares fall into bear market again after report of slashed iPhone production orders
• Tumblr booted from App Store due to child porn
• Video game loot boxes are linked to problem gambling: Results of a large-scale survey
• November SkotM Update
• Achievement Bonanza Fortnite
• Achievements of the Week
• Diana’s Pick: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
• What have we been doing?

Earth joins us a surprise guest where we discuss the new in-game calendar which seems a little less than planned. Also changes to the game interface editor and group ironman discussion. Plus, stay tuned for Shane’s big RSBANDBUpdate! announcement.

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A Special Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters

• Adam T
• Rory W
• Cody T

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Earth
Duration: 2:08:30

• In-game Calendar | Patch Notes
• In-game calendar – State of Play
• Tweaks and Fixes (Patch Notes)
• Group Ironman – The Dev Blog
• The Weekly Byte
• Listener Questions and Discussion
• Instagram launches IGTV app for creators, 1-hour video uploads
• Dutch loot box threat forces Valve to pull CS:GO and Dota 2 item trading in the Netherlands
• Ad-blocking Brave browser starts testing its own ads
• RSBANDBUpdate! The Announcement
• June SkotM Update
• RSBANDB is on Patreon
• Achievements of the Week
• Earth’s Pick: Sins of a Solar Empire Rebellion
• What have we been doing?

Combat pets and their early reception, a post-mortem on Dimension of the Damned, analyzing what makes the 2018 premier club worthwhile, a look at upcoming content, and obscure drop rates including the fabled draconic visage!

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Tyco Elf
Duration: 2:32:49

• Combat Pets | Premier Club
• 2018 Premier Club
• Tweaks and Fixes (Patch Notes)
• Dimension of the Damned Finale
• November 2017 Content Showcase
• Drop tables: Revenant drop tables, Draconic visage drop chances, Abomination post-quest boss, Elite and regular Skill outfits, Raptor’s chest and key chances, Pyramid Plunder rare drops and the chance of obtaining each base Khopesh!
• Uber 2016 Data Security Incident
• Belgium’s Justice Minister calls for loot box ban in Europe
• Google admits it tracked user location data even when the setting was turned off
• November SkotM Update and December SkotM: Constitution
• Achievements of the Week
• Tyco’s Pick: Geocaching
• What have we been doing?