Why wouldn't Jagex ...?

Hello all,

just to start I am not ranting or asking for support (just yet) but I am curious to ask something.

So the game has seen many huge changes over the last 5 years or so, which has completely turned Runescape on it's head. And the majority of legit, long term and decent players have quit due to updates that just killed the game off.

So to my point, I don't see why Jagex wouldn't make a live server for players to play a '2006 version' of the game (how to game was in 2006) totally separate to the current live servers. I mean they could charge what they wanted for membership, because people WOULD pay good for the experience (I know I would). And more and more players would return, helping to make the player base even bigger. I know it's not just as simple as what I am typing, and things would have to be thought about and idea's to make everything work - but it's not like they couldn't do it ? I just think Jagex don't want to give in and satisfy their players by releasing a good game, because they love the one they have now too much.

So here it is, why wouldn't Jagex consider this ?

More money for them, more players, and a bigger, happier community.

What do they have too loose, really ?

And don't tell me you wouldn't like to relive the old days again.

Thanks.

 

We would like the good old days of runescape back but that question can only be answered by Jagex. Having two servers would be twice the effort for them and I don't believe they'll be able to take that on, anyway my view is that they don't care after all they're a buisness and their number one priority is money.

 

It'd make them a lot of money, but they're probably scared it will draw players away from normal RS.

 

Anymore points anybody ? Considering contacting someone at Jagex, and urging them for answers. Want to make sure I can cover everything.

 

They said it would split the community if they did on one of the official **********s they did a while back and that they couldn't run two servers at once. Which is bull because they have classic and current rs running already. Honestly they probably just can't be bothered and i don't think they know what's good for themselves anymore. Support ;p

Edit: The blocked out word is Live. Stream i don't know why it turned to stars lol

 

no one understands jagex....

 

That would be a hell of alot of work to produce aswell, and i think normal RS would collapse if they did that, Might aswell just bring 06 back, RS will never ever be the same.

 

It wouldn't make them any money actually.

You all are forgetting, that the people that played Runescape back then, or the desire for wanting 2006 Runescape back is minuscule compared to drawing in newer players. People nowadays who didn't play Runescape back before 2006 will hate the game, in it's 2006 version. People expect games these days to be tip top with graphics, fancy everything and more evolved. Lastly, the demand for having Runescape back to 2006 is barely anything. All of us want it back yes, because we are similar, same as your friends; giving the impression that everyone would want it aswell.

 

Also the people who just joined RS would probably think that RS in 06 wasn't as good? Maybe we all just living on our memories.. I don't think RS is that bad in it's current state now. Or else i wouldn't play it.

 

I believe they want one game, that's why classic was short lived (plus those costs are tiny compared to now).

The only time I think they will do it is if they lose most of their player base and need to bring some people back.. but by then all those 2006 players wouldn't likely want to play RS again.

 

I like this idea, but how would it be set up. Would everyone be started at level 3 again? I don't mind because I botted up my stats, but some legit people might be upset having all their 'work' gone to waste.

 

For Jagex to do this, they would have to ackownledge that there updates have been wasted money and resources. They would be giving in to the demands of there players.

Ultimately, Jagex know a large proportion of there updates were a waste, but for them to publicly accept that by doing this isnt going to happen. They also like any business, act like they give there customers (players) what they want and develop the game for them, but in reality the game is being developed to a select few Jmods standards and wants and these people are just good at making it sound like the community wanted it.

 

because faggex wants mainstream shit no oldschool yhings

 

I don't think that it would be as lucrative as you'd expect. Maybe a few PKers would enjoy it? But not all players are PKers, not even most.

People tend to forget that back in the day, EVERYONE looked forward to those updates. Whether they were good or bad, everyone had fun doing them.

I think you'd find that a static game that was never updated would get stale. The way I'd imagine such a game would be a few hundred 20+ year olds pking all day, (what would be the point of doing quests? skills?) acting like we all did 6-10 years ago. Doesn't sound fun to me, and it certainly wouldn't attract any new customers, merely the same old whiners that haven't shut their mouths for 5 years.

@blobtastic: Are you serious? This isn't a two-person relationship here. It has nothing to do with apologizing about being wrong. They are a business. You are a consumer paying for a product. When you supply evidence that Jagex isn't making as much money as they were back then, people may listen to you. I assure you that it isn't the case.

@zuzel111: You're an example of a person who wasn't even around back then. You weren't even able to grasp the concept of the thread.

 

I never said they should apologise, I said they dont want to have to recognise there updates werent liked or good by moving back to 2006 style of RS.

Oh and heres a graph of there website traffic..

 

They noticed that most of the older players which were kids in 06 now bot/rwt/scam and now they want a new audience, which by implementing the EOC will make the older players quit and younger people joining

 

Jagex is a faggotory company, and they don't listen.

 

Here's the thing, a large population of everyone that's like "Runescape is ruined", "I'd totally play the old version", and every other comment is simply caught up in the nostalgia.

If you don't change the game, the game will cease to be popular, and the updates they have brought in will bring in a new player base. Don't believe me? Ok, lets use console games as an example:

If Runescape were to bring in some old servers, I'm sure there'd be some activity, but it would just be like an older Call of Duty/Halo game. While even when the newer game is out, you still have some people that play old version. The people who do it play it though are the minority, and the money it would cost to sustain such servers most-likely wouldn't be worth it. It's that reason Microsoft shut off all the original Xbox Live servers that played original Xbox games.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they have lost quite a few players, but they've gained a decent amount as well and this new generation that is rising will have no idea of what Runescape will be, and will appreciate the new version that has risen up.

Lastly, I believe the idea of old Runescape sounds better than the practicality of it.

 

"they did a while back and that they couldn't run two servers at once. Which is bull because they have classic and current rs running already. Honestly they probably just can't be bothered and i don't think they know what's good for themselves anymore." i also think so

 

The "old days" are gone... forever
really sad how great runescape was back then I doubt a live server would even reverse the damage the game has received in these recent years all my friends quit I quit too