8th may 2008, An Image of the Future

[Rafiki]

Over the past year, we've been keeping a rather large secret. We have been working on a complete graphical rework of RuneScape, which is looking truly spectacular. There's no need to take our word for it: look at the images below and see for yourself.
As you know, we currently offer 'High Detail' and 'Low Detail' modes. We plan on adding a new and optional detail mode, bringing you accelerated higher quality graphics. This will be in addition to the existing detail modes, as they will remain unchanged.
As if the improvements below weren't enough, an optional fullscreen version of RuneScape is due at the same time. This will let you play at a resolution of your choice, and it also supports widescreen monitors. We think you'll agree, the future of RuneScape is looking very good indeed....


before: http://www.runescape.com/c=59a020c0/img/news/image_of_the_past1.jpg


after: http://www.runescape.com/c=59a020c0/img/news/image_of_the_future_large1.jpg

[LoveHateHero]

Before
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/1757/beforejt4.jpg

After
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/5200/afterkc0.jpg


Looks good, but when is it going to be put in place?

[Alkaz]

oh that is nice!

[BobX]

all that and we still have no mouths to eat with..

[Rafiki]

As it takes time, it will be around in 2008 summer time :S

[Mario]

this is a coverup, they're really gunna be merging with habbo hotel to make the ultimate chat/mmo.
anyway, looks nice, but at what cost in loading times ect?

[LoveHateHero]

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/2121/imageofthefuturelarge1sp9.jpg

[Orangeesh]

looks good

I think theyve seen WOW lol because full screen? and huge graphic update.
Its gunna look like WOW tbh

[Nemo]

looks good

I think theyve seen WOW lol because full screen? and huge graphic update.
Its gunna look like WOW tbhWoW will still be far superior graphics and options wise.

Runescape is just... lol. The characters don't fit with the landscape

[Orangeesh]

WoW will still be far superior graphics and options wise.

Runescape is just... lol. The characters don't fit with the landscape

I Didnt say it would? ;)

[JackBuddy]

The characters don't fit with the landscape
that's so true lol

[The Professor]

Like a browser game is ever going to overtake a CD game graphics wise anyway...

The textures of the trees in that "mega detail" screenie still look flat and lifeless, would be nice if they could make individual branches and whatnot

[today]

Like a browser game is ever going to overtake a CD game graphics wise anyway...

The textures of the trees in that "mega detail" screenie still look flat and lifeless, would be nice if they could make individual branches and whatnot
would take longer lag tho innit

[Mr.Sam]

yeah WoW isn't the only game to us full screen :rolleyes:

it looks nothing like WoW and never will look like any client based game, the graphics will be good for a browser based game.

looks good

I think theyve seen WOW lol because full screen? and huge graphic update.
Its gunna look like WOW tbh

[The Undertaker]

Ohhh that looks kinda cool. Bout time they got got some better graphics

[Orangeesh]

yeah WoW isn't the only game to us full screen :rolleyes:

it looks nothing like WoW and never will look like any client based game, the graphics will be good for a browser based game.

alrite calm down mate lol.

[BobX]

alrite calm down mate lol.

Havn't you got a competition to let me win? i mean announce..


And how do the charecters not fit into the landscape? its just a person..

[Nemo]

Havn't you got a competition to let me win? i mean announce..


And how do the charecters not fit into the landscape? its just a person..
Which has no mouth, and compared to the ground detail, just doesnt fit.

[Arch]

also the tree is like the same size as the man so yeah =]

[tyo22]

Looks like a cool update; wonder when they want to implement it..

[---MAD---]

I think they really need to work on the character details a lot more. The trees still lack detail too but it is definitely a big improvement in many ways. I mean look at that shading ;)! Fantastic graphics for a browser based game, I must admit.

[Bun]

bloody hell, there's jagex actually going to make a decent update and you lot still winge about it, there's no pleasing some of you! :P

[Conorx0]

kl .

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