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Evescence
16-06-2008, 08:36 PM
In the first Development Diary on our graphical improvements, we showed you the results of textures, texture blending, shadows and fog. In this, the second and final Development Diary (http://www.runescape.com/kbase/view.ws?guid=diary08b) on the release, we shine a light on the other effects we have been using.
Minimum specifications:
To play RuneScape's new detail level you will need:


1.5 GHz processor or higher
256MB of RAM or more
64MB 3D Graphics card, such as Nvidia(R) GeForce(TM) 3 or above

Additionally, your graphics card should have the latest drivers installed, to ensure the new detail level plays with no problems.
If you need more information on your computer's specifications or how to update your graphical drivers, visit our Tech Support Forum in the RuneScape Forums.
When the graphical improvement is released, you will be able to increase or decrease the number of graphical features that are activated. This will be done in your in-game 'Options' menu (the one with the spanner icon). So, any problems playing the new detail mode may be lessened by reducing the number of graphical features that are activated.
We would advise that your computer exceeds the above requirements, so you will be able to play the new detail mode without any issues.
REMINDER - The existing Low and High Detail will still be available, as the graphical update is completely optional.



http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/screenshot.jpg

jesus
16-06-2008, 08:39 PM
:O Does anyone know when this is going to be released?

Evescence
16-06-2008, 08:42 PM
Dont know but the interface looks gay

--ss--
16-06-2008, 08:45 PM
But the graphics look amazing!
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/terrorbird_thumb.gif
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/blending_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/shadows_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/flag_shadows_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/lighting_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/water_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/lumbridge.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/head_new.gif
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/head_new.gif
A shame I don't have the min specs :(.

jesus
16-06-2008, 08:46 PM
True, looks like an almost direct copy of WoW.

The Undertaker
16-06-2008, 08:50 PM
I actually like the look of the new interface. Dunno if I have the requirements though :(

BobX
16-06-2008, 08:59 PM
its only new if you choose to play on that detail level, you can still use the old detail level which will be how the game is now.

Davii
16-06-2008, 09:09 PM
i cant wait gna be well good

Nemo
16-06-2008, 09:11 PM
But the graphics look amazing!
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/terrorbird_thumb.gif
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/blending_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/shadows_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/flag_shadows_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/lighting_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/water_thumb.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/lumbridge.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/head_new.gif
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/head_new.gif
A shame I don't have the min specs :(.
dont work, can someone upload? im interested =p

Axel
16-06-2008, 09:13 PM
Lol the min specs are ****.

Aces
16-06-2008, 09:46 PM
Good thing I'm getting new desktop!
I might give runescape a second try, you never know...

Galaxay
17-06-2008, 12:35 PM
Min specs are like major low, any computer now should beat it >_>

Mario
17-06-2008, 12:38 PM
someone post a pic of the new interface please? +rep to whoever does.
and yeah the reqs are really low, so most peoples computers should be able to run in, if not they can always use the old ones, which is good.

Galaxay
17-06-2008, 12:39 PM
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/head_old.gif
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/lumbridge.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/water.jpg
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/lighting.jpg

Mr.Sam
17-06-2008, 12:48 PM
Just because they place stuff at the bottom and have a mini map at the top right they are a direct copy of WoW? rofl
they are not going to place stuff in the middle of the screen are they?
plenty of games have a set up with mini maps in the corner and stuff around the edges.

WoW was not the first ever mmo you know.


True, looks like an almost direct copy of WoW.

Mythicisation
17-06-2008, 12:48 PM
I dislike the new graphics.

http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/head_new.gif

BobX
17-06-2008, 01:06 PM
Again your all panicking thinking that this is the "new runescape" it is not.

Its merely a detail option you can select besides low and high, this is just a different option.

The Runescape we have now will still be available as low or high detail.

Nemo
17-06-2008, 01:45 PM
Lol, they have mouths now

Evescence
17-06-2008, 02:40 PM
Lol, this will take a while to do.. so dont expect it soon ;P

Alkaz
17-06-2008, 02:48 PM
http://www.runescape.com/img/varrock/devdiary/diary08/screenshot_thumb.jpg
hmph, im not to sure.

IceNineKills
17-06-2008, 03:20 PM
Lol, this will take a while to do.. so dont expect it soon ;P
It's coming next month.

Axel
17-06-2008, 03:54 PM
WoW was not the first ever mmo you know.

Basically everything of Wow which isn't original lore came from D&D. And most games have the same interface. However in this case, I think the poster is referring to the spec of the new detail. They're about the same specs you need to run Wow, but the graphics are still quite a bit worse.

Evescence
17-06-2008, 03:56 PM
Its a web based java game, what do you expect

Mr.Sam
17-06-2008, 03:57 PM
I believe WoW copied their latest pvp system from guild wars too :)

and of course different company's use ideas from others but it does get annoying when people claim WoW is this super company who have a patent for interface layout or something.


Basically everything of Wow which isn't original lore came from D&D. And most games have the same interface. However in this case, I think the poster is referring to the spec of the new detail. They're about the same specs you need to run Wow, but the graphics are still quite a bit worse.

Seagy
17-06-2008, 04:02 PM
There doing this update because they have lost to many players because of RWT changes. PK, Duel etc.

Because they don't want to lose any other members, wich love the old graphics they make them both available

Mr.Sam
17-06-2008, 04:04 PM
They started the updates ages ago doing a few monsters at a time, I presume they have been working on this for months long before the pking changes.


There doing this update because they have lost to many players because of RWT changes. PK, Duel etc.

Because they don't want to lose any other members, wich love the old graphics they make them both available

mr.parasols
17-06-2008, 04:17 PM
I believe WoW copied their latest pvp system from guild wars too :)


TRUE! The new interface is amazing, the graphics are stunning for what it used to be. It really has, apart from the texturing on some objects. ( They forgot to check if the textures lined up, check the ropes, wood effect etc. ) But who actually CARES if its like 'wow'. Wow you have to pay $15 or something a month and you buy it from a shop, runescape is an INTERNET BROWER game. Besides, how many mmo's have layouts like 'wow' anyway..? Every single one...

Just accept it can use concepts from other games, its still RuneScape. If you don't like it, don't play the higher detailed version. Whats the problem?

Axel
17-06-2008, 05:07 PM
Bring back Guild Wars. :(

You totally owned me Joe.

Judge Judy
17-06-2008, 05:19 PM
Well I failed the graphics card criteria haha.

Axel
17-06-2008, 05:20 PM
Well I failed the graphics card criteria haha.

How :S

My really old, cheap, £20 computer could run it... just.

Mr.Sam
17-06-2008, 05:24 PM
guild wars is still around, proph, factions, eye of the north and nightfall are out.

gw2 betas out later this year :D
Bring back Guild Wars. :(

You totally owned me Joe.

Axel
17-06-2008, 05:32 PM
I had Guild War Night Fall I think, playing on Joe's brothers account. :p

I have to admit it was cool, dunno why I quit tbh.

Judge Judy
17-06-2008, 05:34 PM
How :S

My really old, cheap, £20 computer could run it... just.

because my graphics card isnt as good as geforce 3, and its not nvidia - but I'll just check when it's released.

.Nickie
17-06-2008, 05:38 PM
I was quite suprised that with such a great update comin that the specs were like sooo low. -.-"
I think i will be most likely to use it ;]

mr.parasols
17-06-2008, 05:39 PM
I had Guild War Night Fall I think, playing on Joe's brothers account. :p

I have to admit it was cool, dunno why I quit tbh.

Jon its been ageeees! Sorry for attacking you lol. I still remember the day you carried on your WoW trial, and I left for Guildwars. :*(

I haven't been on Guildwars in a while myself, I think if your a PVE player, once an expansion comes out and you dont get it, you fall behind and lose interest(imo) ALTHOUGH all the items from the expansion are usable for people without it.

Guildwars 2 will be insanicly insane. Just thought I'd say that!

But yeh, RuneScape is finally making a move towards a larger market now. And from Gower beauts words I can see its going to progress pretty well as far as graphics are concerned. Excited to see if they'll ever add sky...

AND OH MY, THEY FINALLY GOT ANTIALIAS :D:D

@sam: You still play GW? And do you have GW:EN?

Mr.Sam
17-06-2008, 05:49 PM
Haven't played for about a month.
Still need to get gw:en to complete with inchino :8

when I was playing pvp was sucking due to sway:(


@sam: You still play GW? And do you have GW:EN?

Xyper
17-06-2008, 10:15 PM
Lol its an improvement but still not enough to make me want to start playing again.

Id be bored of it in like 2 days :(

GoldSolid
18-06-2008, 06:24 AM
This may be enough to make me start geeking RS again, not sure though. Depends if my comp is good enough to run it lol.

TonyBest
18-06-2008, 10:08 AM
WOOT! Not long now, its out on July 2nd btw

Swearwolf
21-06-2008, 06:43 PM
anyone got pics that work :p

HotelUser
21-06-2008, 08:22 PM
Wow, it's gone from a terribly ugly game to a fantastic looking game.

Rixion
21-06-2008, 08:39 PM
Wow, it's gone from a terribly ugly game to a fantastic looking game.
Haha, indeed true.

95867
22-06-2008, 06:22 PM
Want Pictures? Try looking on the site :P
Just Scroll Down Here.. (http://www.runescape.com/kbase/view.ws?guid=diary08b)
Theres only 5 images but it looks impressive. The first in-game picture is at the very bottom.

micky.blue.eyes
22-06-2008, 10:04 PM
About time they changed the graphics, can't believe I used to play RuneScape with its current graphics. o.O'

The new graphics still look odd in a way though, not sure what it is, too cartoonish or something. But it is a start I guess. WoW >>>> RuneScape though. ;) :P

Hiro
23-06-2008, 12:34 AM
Lol. Jagex dont give up. Didnt they totally ruin rs2 a while back. Are you lot joking when you say you havent got the specs?

I still wish they didnt change. Runescape classic was win.
I played from 1998-2003.

Evescence
23-06-2008, 09:17 PM
Runescape classic was made in 2001...

BobX
23-06-2008, 10:05 PM
Rs2 was 2001

IceNineKills
24-06-2008, 08:35 AM
Lol. Jagex dont give up. Didnt they totally ruin rs2 a while back. Are you lot joking when you say you havent got the specs?

I still wish they didnt change. Runescape classic was win.
I played from 1998-2003.


Rs2 was 2001


RS2 was released at 29-Mar-2004. Classic was made in 01.

Wig44.
24-06-2008, 09:07 AM
Lol no offence if you don't have the min requirements but if you don't then your computer ... well, sucks! :P

And it definitely has a runescape look, but it's like they are mimicking WoW graphics and failing hard.

Sorry but for me the graphics still suck.

Evescence
24-06-2008, 01:08 PM
RS2 was released at 29-Mar-2004. Classic was made in 01. lol lol

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