August Patch Week - This Week In RuneScape

August Patch Week - This Week In RuneScape

A little patch week as work continues on the Autumn Updates!

Patch Notes
Fixes and Improvements in this Week's Game Update

Mining and Smithing

  • Ensured the Grand Exchange Gold Value listed on the smelting/smithing interface is derived from the middle column rather than the left column, irrespective of which one is selected.
  • Added maplink to the abyssal demon resource dungeon south-east of the Slayer Tower.
  • Added maplink to the Kal'gerion resource dungeon on the south-west Daemonheim peninsula.
  • Added Mining site icon inside the Kal'gerion resource dungeon.
  • Moved promethium ore rocks near the resource dungeon entrance south-east of the Daemonheim peninsula one tile to the west, so their clickzones are less inclined to intersect.
  • Reverted the health of Shooting Stars back to its original amount.
  • Mining bonus XP at Barbarian Assault now gives appropriate XP at levels 100 to 110.

Hotfixes

  • Fixed an issue that blocked players from creating the following items using Divination:
    • Portent of Restoration I / Attuned Portent of Restoration I
    • Raw Trout
    • Iron Ore
    • Nihil drops (4 recipes to convert between the types)
    • Inferior Locator
    • Poor Locator
    • Good Locator
    • Superior Locator
    • Banite Ore
    • Runite Ore
  • The completion messages for sub-objectives of the Spirit Moonstone (rock) and Attuned Moonstone (rock) are no longer output to the developer console.

General

  • Added in a calendar entry for the 4th Necromancy Conjure update, which goes live on September 2nd 2024.

Engine

  • Fixed a Android crash when closing the client.
  • Fixed an issue resulting in particle effects turning off after death.
  • Fixed an issue where some models would flicker and disappear in UI elements.
  • Fixed an issue where a small number of achievements (like 'Researcher VII') would report the incorrect status.
  • Fixed an issue resulting in incorrect and missing visuals for some particle effects depending on player rotation or position.
  • Improved the visual stability of water.
  • Improved VFX performance.

Treasure Hunter Calendar
What's up next?

Starts August 29th | Ends September 2nd | Double Dragon Chests

Two heads are better than one, and the same is true with double dragon chests!


Community
The latest updates from our community

Community Showcase

@Legend_Arts with a fantastic illustration of Amascut! We're all looking forward to that showdown.
@Accensis is the Ambassador of amazing miniature statues!
@TikosGames is all set and ready to do some Slaying.

Runetube

@ACPL dives into the Desert story and where they think we may we heading with the upcoming Desert Quests and Finale.
@Prideslayer also dives right into the Desert story for a double bill of theories!
@FroggieGames gives the low down on how you too could bee defeating Vindicta consistently with a little setup.

Scaper's Screenshots

AWeeRedPanda takes a moment to quench their thirst in the desert heat.
Kawick is getting ready to dive into the Slayer Tower

Pink Skirts Player Events

Each week the Pink Skirts put on a selection of fun activities that everyone can join. Here are the main events this week:

  • Hosted By: Princess Rae
  • Date/Time: Saturday August 31st, 23:00 Gametime
  • Location: Varrock West Bank
  • World: 3
  • FC: Ahelp
  • Hosted By: Pippyspot and Boss Guild
  • Date/Time: Saturday August 31st, 20:00 Gametime
  • Location: God Wars Dungeon - Ancient Prison
  • World: 88
  • FC: Boss Guild
  • Hosted By: Miss Misty
  • Date/Time: Wednesday August 28th, 20:00 Gametime
  • Location: Edgeville Bank
  • World: 60
  • FC: Miss Misty

If these don't take your fancy, take a look at the full events schedule here. There’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy!

Community Spotlight

SupportScape & ScreenieScape

These two communities who are focused on being diverse, inclusive and welcoming bastions of friendly players will be hosting the following event:

World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 ~ Change the Narrative ~ A Living Ribbon!

This year’s theme is all about Changing the Narrative on Suicide by talking and sharing, shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. Every conversation, no matter how small, helps to contribute towards a more supportive and understanding society.

They will be gathering at Fort Forinthry for some fun dancing and chat before getting together to create a wonderful symbol of hope, a "Living Ribbon", by placing our characters in the shape of the Suicide Prevention Ribbon and making some lovely screenshots together to mark the occasion!

  • When: Sunday, September 1st @ 18:00 UTC
  • Where: Fort Forinthry
  • World: 119

Feel free to come dressed in one of the colours of the Ribbon, either purple or teal.


- The RuneScape Team

Mods Astar, Alex, Azanna, Bak, Balkan, Bam, Blkwitch, Boko, Brat, Breezy, Brig, Camel, Colibri, Chaose, Dark, Daze, Desert, Dorn, Dragon, Drew, Drewid, Easty, Echo, Fallen, Forza, Fowl, Fox, Frosch, Grace, Gunner, Helen, Hooli, Ink, Jack, Keyser, Kitsune, Kristy, Luma, Lunatear, Lykos, Lynx, Makkari, MIC, Mickey, Morty, Muse, Nemo, Neong, Nixon, Noms, Pearce, Pebble, Phoenix, Pigeon, Rain, Ramen, Rowley, Rsguy, Ryan, Samy, Sakura, Shrew, Shrike, Skyefall, Soul, Sponge, Spyro, Stead, Stu, Sukotto, Taelae, Tiger, Timbo, Titus, Toebeans, Tri, Vegard, Volta, Who, Wov, Yuey & Zura


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