One small thing Jagex could do.
We all complain about Jagex’s lack of regard for community, and rightfully so. But a lot of the things we ask for (clan support, possible fan site linking) aren’t being done. Now, there are a few reasons as to why Jagex aren’t willing to do the implement. The first reason might be that it may already be in development, but it’s not an immediate priority. The second reason might be (for linking to fan sites) would be that they’re worried that they might be linking to sites that could jeopardise the safety of their members (ie keyloggers and sites that sell gold).
Now, at least Jagex might have some semblance of a reason as to why they’re holding off on supporting the fan site community. But there is one other thing that they could do to help fans out: creating a fan site kit. I saw this on the official Guild Wars site and I was amazed at how they uploaded concept art, screenshots, and high resoultion logos for use in fan sites. If Jagex uploaded their concept art, some good 3D renders of characters, and other “goodies”, then fan sites would at least be able to make sites that reflect the game. Look at the graphics of the bigger fan sites right now:
- Tip.it: Well, I gotta give them credit.. they tried to make little runes for their logo. Other than that, no RS-related graphics are in the main theme.
- Rune HQ: There’s..some sword. And a dude with his arms raised. Yeah.
- Zybez.net: They actually have a screenshot of users interacting. Nice, but not attractive at all.
- SwiftSwitch: Now these guys deserve the gold medal in my little survey. The website looks great, they have a nicely rendered picture of a warrior dressed in dragon armour. 10/10 to the guys at SwiftSwitch.
- RuneVillage: Nice try, but it looks like some 3D artist from 1995 made this.
- Runescape Realm: Oh god. So much wood. Make it stop.
- Sal’s Runescape Ream: Same as Zybez.
Even at RSBANDB, we don’t have a Runescape-related theme. So, please, Jagex, if you want people to grow more interested in the game, start at a small project like this. It will cost you nothing and it’s a good start on building community relations. Hell, I’ll even be as bold as to suggest that you hire someone as a community relations director. Just, please, stop with the new Slayer monsters and quests. We need something more.
Tags: Runescape |
June 6th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Jagex has this kit
http://www.runescape.com/rsimages.zip
But yea, it doesn’t really reflect the game at all.
You’re right, that they need to do more updates related to the community. The same types of updates every week is getting dull.
The swiftswitch site does look pretty cool. I don’t get how one of their banners is ’saradomin’ and one is ‘zamorak’ though.
June 6th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
I’m guessing that the Saradomin one is supposed to look peaceful, while the Zammy one is supposed to look dark and scary. I don’t know though.
And, goddd, those images look awful. They’re not even large enough to be useful. I really wish they’d at least put effort into it and allow changes to be made to the images themselves. What a dumb license for horrible images.
June 13th, 2007 at 10:45 am
I want more slayer monsters!!
MORE! MORE I SAY.
Even though I do see what you’re getting at, we’ve essentially been “stealing” images from them for a very long time anyway. They obviously don’t care enough, and I very much doubt they’re going to go out of their way to help us. They made the knowledge base to “deter people from fansites” as well. =\
Meh, if you want 3D I can try to do some village/city stuff. Not promising anything though. Not something I do very often, “copying”. :$
I’ve sent them a query about it anywaysss.
June 23rd, 2007 at 5:46 pm
You know you want more slayer…just take it…Jagex knows what is best for you…**turns into zombie**