Behind the Scenes - June

[Aidenn]

Eager to try out a new item slot? Forget rings, quivers or shoe slots: if you’re fashionable you’ll want an aura slot! Before the release of these buffing items, there’ll be two other updates in which you’ll have to overcome some imposing obstacles: a sea monster in our newest master quest, and a troll invasion in a new distraction and diversion.
Deadliest Catch (members)

This month’s master quest will ring bells for anyone interested in the guaranteed content polls. As named by you, the sea monster Thalassus has been terrorising the cold and inhospitable oceans to the north. No one has survived to sketch a picture of this hulking beast, but the inns are full of rumours: Thalassus is the size of the Wizards’ Tower, they say; sailors are eaten and digested while still alive in its belly.

Fisherman Jones wants to end the scare stories by landing the beast (gaining a little glory in the process). To join him, you’ll need a Fishing level of 70, a Hunter level of 67 and a Thieving level of 60, and there’s wieldable fishing nets on offer, and a range of bank deposit boxes to unlock if you do. The quest also offers you the opportunity to embark ten more times for additional Hunter XP, should you prove to be an enviable harpooner.
Troll Invasion (members)





Forget forum trolls: - SORRY BUT LOLOLOLL if you want a real nuisance, you can’t beat the real thing! Trolls are swarming down the hills of Burthorpe and are threatening to lay waste to any imperial guard that gets in their way. Who can stop them? Well, you, of course, but in two very different ways. This month’s single-player distraction and diversion allows you to choose between taking the trolls on in straight combat, or tending the defences that hold them back. Better still, there are no requirements to do so.
Take to the battlefield and you will face 20 waves of increasingly belligerent trolls, from the common mountain troll to the summoning troll, dynamite troll and Cliff, who – you’ve probably guessed – ate an entire cliff face for his first meal. If that proves too easy, there’s a more intense 7 wave version to conquer, which has an increased difficulty level.
For the skill-focussed among you, there is the option of keeping the gatehouse maintained instead. Tend to the ballista, top up the oil vats and repair broken barricades to keep the trolls from being successful. Your actions will increase the morale of the troops, who will fight back with increased vigour. Hold out for 10 minutes (the time it takes for a troll to get hungry for Burntmeat’s cooking) and the victory is yours. You will gain an XP tome for your first defence each month, and smaller XP rewards for any defence you complete after that.


Loyalty Rewards (members)
Last but not least, this month sees a huge selection of exciting rewards that you’ll be able to access through the Members Loyalty Program. Earn Loyalty Points to unlock a fantastic range of items, from custom titles to unique emotes, exclusive new costumes and amazing auras in a new player worn slot.

Don’t forget to register within the first two weeks of launch to take advantage of our introductory offers on the fantastic selection of rewards!
Have fun!
Mod Mark
RuneScape Lead Designer

I just had to highlight the bit regarding forum trolls sorry.

Sounds interesting, New quest for all you enthusiastic people, - Alex i expect you to do it within the first day like i normally do.

Looking forward to the last update tho, 'Loyalty Rewards'

[Alex3213]

I just had to highlight the bit regarding forum trolls sorry.

Sounds interesting, New quest for all you enthusiastic people, - Alex i expect you to do it within the first day like i normally do.

Looking forward to the last update tho, 'Loyalty Rewards'

LOLOL THATS EXACTLY WHY I GOT 67 HUNTER JUST NOW!

Hmm looks OK I guess, still wondering if they're going to release the Fremenik stuff.

[Kyle]

auras? really? what on earth.

WHERE IS ROTM

[MJJ]

Jagex confirmed that the Loyalty Bonus is to do with how long you've been a member and not something you have to pay extra for:

RuneScape ‎@Mitchell Keegan don't worry we won't make you pay anything extra. The loyalty program just takes into consideration how long you have been a member. It's nothing to do with micro-transactions, it's just some veteran benefits. ~Keildest

There's also some nice concept art:







Nothing from the bts really strikes out at me though. Maybe the quest rewards you with 2x50m exp dg lamps..

[Aidenn]

Concept art is one thing i generally love, should be added to the elite gfx forum ofc.

[Kyle]

I found the fremenik sagas pretty fun. Thok one is so funny lol

[Impeachment]

Nice. I had membership till I canceled a few months back. Now i'm a Free player, but hey, can't wait for these updates. might make me want to re-buy.

[Inseriousity.]

HotelUser's been busy drawing that Devourer! :p

theyre all members things so nothing for me to really care about. oh well!

[Aidenn]

Im hoping the loyalty reward outfit is released no later then the 10th June despite its last on the list, hopefully it really is a good update also

[MJJ]

I found the fremenik sagas pretty fun. Thok one is so funny lol

Thok's saga was brilliant, I loved the little jokes like "Ugly" and the terrifying ferret. I wasn't too fussed about the rewards, it was just nice to have some content that was entertaining and enjoyable to complete - I hope they release more stuff like this. There are rumours that they're working on DG tasks with extra ammo binds as a reward which would be really useful as well.