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The Player Avatar Beta is live giving us the first look at RuneScape’s new avatar. Does the new avatar bridge the gap between RuneScape’s past and 2026 vision? We evaluate faces, bodies, and outfits. Also, a preview of the Dungeoneering remaster. 0:00 - Introduction 3:18 - Avatar Rework Goals 19:32 - Face and Body 36:10 - Clothes and Base outfits 51:28 - Hairstyles 1:01:13 - Dyeable Equipment 1:05:57 - Dungeoneering Remaster Preview 1:38:45 - What have we been doing in RuneScape? 2:07:49 - Achievements 2:10:41 - Pick of the Week

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RuneScape returns to squares with another round of visual decluttering. Discussions begin on the mid-game re-balance but what actually is the mid-game? Can it be fixed by simply changing numbers? Also our thoughts on Agility, Herblore, and Slayer. 0:00 - Introduction 3:05 - Returning to the Squares 15:42 - Patch Notes 22:40 - Solomon's Loyalty Bundle 29:40 - What is the mid-game? 36:52 - The Community Response 56:20 - Re-balancing Agility 1:03:25 - Re-balancing Herblore 1:17:12 - Re-balancing Slayer 1:33:38 - What have we been doing in RuneScape? 1:42:56 - Achievements 1:53:09 - Pick of the Week

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GameJam QoL brings changes to enrage, portals, and the rune pouch including rollbacks. The quarterly survey check-in raises and answers questions about the Road to Restoration and what players are excited for. Also, a Leagues skilling update. 0:00 - Introduction 2:02 - Game Jam QOL Updates 10:16 - Rune Pouch and Rollback 15:12 - Aspects Changes 20:43 - Havenhythe Fish Farm changes 28:32 - Quarterly Survey 1:04:45 - RuneFest 2026 Tickets 1:09:46 - What have we been doing in Leagues? 1:48:30 - Achievements 1:50:34 - Pick of the Week

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Auras are removed from RuneScape with their boosts and buffs spread through the game. Aspects raise more questions than answers as they simply do not feel right. Should they even exist at all? Also, a preview of upcoming rendering updates. 0:00 - Introduction 2:53 - Aura Removal Summary 11:33 - Aspects: Penance and Vampyrism 36:22 - Remototem Changes 38:21 - Skilling Aura Changes 48:15 - Rip off the bandaid? 54:55 - Graphical Rendering Changes 1:17:55 - April Marketplace Drop and Solomon's Store 1:23:39 - What have we been doing in RuneScape? 1:46:05 - Achievements 1:47:05 - Pick of the Week

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Leagues VI: Demonic Pacts is just a few days away and the theorycrafting has begun. Hard choices have been made but it’s clear that the theorycrafting is far from over. Regions, relics, and impactful pacts shape the path of Leagues VI. 0:00 - Introduction 4:11 - What is a League? 13:10 - Why do we theorycraft? 20:28 - General Plans and Goals 34:23 - Our Regions and Combat Style 1:11:09 - Relics 2:37:00 - Demonic Pacts 3:00:55 - Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead 3:09:13 - Should you play Leagues? 3:16:08 - Achievements 3:17:32 - Pick of the Week

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Havenhythe’s quests ground RuneScape’s story and get us hooked. Lore and exploration have us theorizing where the Sanguine storyline goes. What role do Colossi, Erebus, and the First Age play? Also, crabs, the Blooming Burrow, and Dowdun Reach. youtu.be/y1Avftz2b8A 0:00 - Introduction 2:48 - Visions of Havenhythe 21:02 - Wiz Kid 34:43 - Hermit Permits 45:03 - Hearts of Sanguine 1:27:59 - Havenhythe Lore Books 1:43:04 - Exploration, Achievements, and Miniquests 1:56:08 - Blooming Burrow Changes 2:14:13 - April Month Ahead 2:22:26 - Dragonwilds: Dowdun Reach 2:29:55 - Achievements 2:30:56 - Pick of the Week

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Havenhythe drops as RuneScape’s newest expansion. Havenhythe is a new starting experience but what does it have for veteran RuneScape players? We discuss 110 Hunter, Masterwork ranged, combat, and new skilling attractions. Also, the philosophy of the POH. 0:00 - Introduction 5:02 - Stepping into Havenhythe 12:28 - 110 Hunter and Havenhythe BGH 25:51 - Spirit Moths and Tellervo's Equipment 35:25 - Black Chinchompas 38:52 - Birdhouses 43:55 - Clockwork Box Traps 46:53 - Jackalope Familiars 53:20 - Masterwork Ranged 1:01:24 - Ivar the King of Bones 1:07:51 - Silverquil 1:15:06 - Sanguine Crawlers 1:17:15 - Fish Farming 1:22:56 - Shrine of Inanna 1:26:44 - Farming and Vibes 1:35:06 - 120 Construction and POH Update 1:57:22 - Achievements 1:59:10 - Dragonwilds Giveaway 2:00:34 - Pick of the Week

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RuneScape’s DailyScape Overhaul arrives with surprises including the survival of daily challenges and sinkholes. Are daily challenges remaining in-game a problem? We discuss that and our relief with reducing dailies, shop runs, and time-locked gameplay. 0:00 - Introduction 3:32 - Daily Challenges Remain 30:20 - Sinkholes Remain 38:35 - Wilderness Flash Events 44:10 - Guthixian Caches 51:34 - Soul Reaper 55:53 - Travelling Merchant 1:06:25 - Wicked Hood 1:08:38 - Vis Wax and Rune Goldberg 1:10:20 - Daily Shops and Free item collection 1:18:36 - Mazcab 1:22:46 - Serenity Posts 1:26:54 - Sandstones 1:29:21 - Slime Pit, Fish Flingers, and Bork 1:34:13 - Dailies Conclusion 1:38:35 - Combat Action Bars: Ranged 1:48:39 - Achievements 1:50:33 - Pick of the Week

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Membership prices increase and grandfather rates largely disappear. With Treasure Hunter removed some increase was inevitable but do these changes go one step too far for RuneScape’s core base? Also, Dungeoneering remastered and combat patch notes. 0:00 - Introduction 3:32 - Membership Price Increases 15:58 - The OSRS Impact 20:26 - Grandfather Rates Gone 44:50 - Dungeoneering Remaster 1:13:23 - Combat Patch Notes 1:18:24 - Sandwich Seller Outfit 1:26:00 - Achievements 1:27:34 - Pick of the Week

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RuneScape’s Combat Style Modernisation is here increasing power and lowering the barrier to entry. We discuss whether it’s too much power creep, skill expression has been lost, and if the update accomplishes its goals. Also, feedback on the Aura Overhaul. 0:00 - Introduction 3:50 - Goals of the Combat Style Modernization 17:08 - What's Changed 23:44 - Early game combat 40:50 - Melee 58:05 - Magic 1:13:40 - Ranged 1:26:24 - High Level Combat and Beyond 1:41:37 - Aura Balancing 1:45:51 - Combat Auras 2:05:53 - Skilling Auras 2:11:42 - Achievements 2:13:22 - Pick of the Week