[130] SUNDAY EVENING BLUES • RUNESCAPE скачать в хорошем качестве

[130] SUNDAY EVENING BLUES • RUNESCAPE

#RUNESCAPE #OLDSCHOOLRUNESCAPE #OSRS It's Blue Monday tomorrow. Chapters: 00:00 STARTING OFF RuneScape is a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that has made a lasting impact on the gaming world since its debut. Developed by Jagex, a British game development company founded by Andrew Gower, Paul Gower, and Constant Tedder, RuneScape first launched on 4 January 2001. It started as a browser-based game, coded mainly in Java, with the aim of creating an accessible, vast virtual world that could run on almost any computer with an internet connection. Its initial version, now known as RuneScape Classic, featured a 2D graphical style inspired by text-based Multi-User Dungeons (MUDs) and tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Its pioneering blend of a persistent open world, skill-based progression, and a player-driven economy set it apart in the emerging online gaming scene. The development of RuneScape has evolved considerably over the years. In 2004, Jagex released RuneScape 2, a major update that brought 3D graphics and improved gameplay mechanics, effectively replacing RuneScape Classic (though the original remained playable for a while). This version, later just called RuneScape, became the basis for the modern game. RuneScape’s content is written using RuneScript, a bespoke scripting language created by Jagex to enable non-programmers to craft quests, NPCs, and other in-game elements on top of the Java-based engine. In 2013, RuneScape 3 arrived with enhanced graphics, a revamped combat system (Evolution of Combat), and an updated client coded in C++, marking another step forward in its technical journey. Throughout its history, RuneScape has balanced free-to-play access with premium membership content, supported by features like in-game Bonds, which players can earn or buy to fund subscriptions. Old School RuneScape (OSRS), on the other hand, is a distinct chapter in RuneScape’s development tale, born from community passion and nostalgia. Launched on 22 February 2013, OSRS is a revival of the game as it stood in August 2007, built from a backup of the RuneScape source code from that period. It came about after players pushed back against changes in the main game—especially the Evolution of Combat—which many felt drifted too far from RuneScape’s original spirit. Jagex put it to a community vote, and with overwhelming support (over 449,000 votes), OSRS was greenlit as a separate game. Initially, it was almost identical to the 2007 version, keeping the simpler, tick-based combat system, basic graphics, and retro feel that fans loved. Since its release, OSRS has forged its own path, shaped heavily by player feedback. Unlike RuneScape 3, where Jagex drives updates, OSRS uses a democratic polling system: proposed changes need at least 70% approval from players with a total level of 300 or higher to go ahead. This player-led approach has brought new quests, regions like Zeah and Fossil Island, and quality-of-life tweaks, all while maintaining the game’s old-school charm. Engine upgrades have happened too, like GPU support in the Steam/C++ client launched in 2021, but the core experience stays true to its 2007 roots. The mobile version, rolled out in October 2018, gave it a further boost, hitting a record 231,719 concurrent players in December 2024. In terms of game development, RuneScape and OSRS reflect contrasting approaches: RuneScape embodies ongoing modernisation, adopting new tech and design trends, while OSRS champions preservation and player control, evolving a vintage build through collaboration. Together, they showcase Jagex’s versatility, sustaining two thriving MMORPGs that appeal to different crowds within the same universe. As of 5 April 2025, both continue to grow, with RuneScape forging ahead and OSRS standing as a testament to the power of community in shaping game development.