Innovative Runescape Sites
So every now and then, there has to be a gap in posts where the e-drama dies down and the boring MQ shows through. I decided that since some people think that I’m negative toward a lot of fan sites (even though I’ve only expressed criticism of two), I’ll post a few sites that I believe are innovative in thinking up great new ideas relating to Runescape. Feel free to suggest any other ones that you think make the grade in terms of creativity. These are in no particular order, by the way.
- RuneTUBE: It’s a good idea, but unfortunately it’s a little too niche. There is the ability to make groups, but there is no spark for a community. Unfortunately, there is little to no activity on it and it is now for sale. I guess that all-encompassing gaming video sites like GeeVee or even just plain old YouTube get the traffic. I think it deserves some credit though, since the idea was there. Another like-minded website, RuneRate, rewards top views with GP and it also seems to be dormant. I suppose it’s too narrowly focused of an area.
- United Freedom Fighters (UFF): A bit of a cheesy site, but it has good intentions. UFF is essentially a free-for-all clan for anyone, regardless of level or clan affiliation. I’m not sure about the success of the clan, but these guys seem out to have a good time instead of worrying about winning. Go them.
- RuneWise: I actually had never heard of this site until Vaskor first commented on my blog. Though we don’t always see eye-to-eye on things, I always thought that his site took a wonderful and more personal approach to Runescape advice. I actually recommend that you go there and enter your stats and see the suggestions you get for raising skills. If in doubt, there’s always the RuneWise forum to go to. I like the idea, it’s wonderful and it beats the impersonality of some of the larger sites.
- Lumbridge City: A little hesitant to put this one here, as the site is well..it’s messy and clumsy. They have a bit of a tourist trap of a website running here, but the idea of a Runescape social network isn’t too bad. It allows you to do what sub-forums normally do, but in a more open way. You can create a clan group and message and organise events or you could visit the marketplace. There are many social capabilities offered here, and I give credit where it’s due. I don’t give credit for them trying to monetise on their “Runescape Power Guide!” and their numerous gold-selling ads. The site is a bit of a sham when they could’ve done more with it. Shame, I think.
Yes, I could only find four. I did try, but I felt like all Runescape sites were trying to just offer what’s already on Tip.it, RuneHQ, and the other huge Wal-Mart-ish RS sites. I think that sites who specialise in a certain area or promote a different way of thinking are the most creative. Rather than trying to do everything, why don’t we just be good at something?
Tags: RS Community, Runescape |
August 21st, 2007 at 2:15 am
Hi my name is Chris, and I’m an author on Runescape Haven - http://www.rshaven.com - it may not be 100% innovative but I think it definitely has some interesting ideas on things and gives some good advice, and Vaskor from RuneWise is a regular contributor as well. I would love it if you’d consider adding it to your list of Runescape Blogs.
August 21st, 2007 at 4:49 am
http://billy12354.tripod.com/
Most innovative rs site around. Put it up top, in big bold writing please.
Oh and MQ, you dopey princess you, how could you not include Rsbandb? We was the first in many things and still have fresh, new, innovative ideas coming out. Sure it’s advertising the site this blog is on and might seem a bit pointless, but we still deserve it. :]
August 21st, 2007 at 10:34 am
Wow, thank you very much! Unexpected and pleasant surprise, thanks!
August 21st, 2007 at 12:49 pm
(formerly meesekiller)
I think she was trying not to self promote creepy…you know humility when you are on top.
Believe it or not I hadn’t read this before I posted my suggestion in the previous topic (whenever I haven’t visited for a while I work my way from the last topic up the page). I think this is the best approach and a wonderful idea. Here you rewarded three well thought out sites with a some positive publicity and some hits instead of rewarding a negative site with hits from people going to flame. Nice job MQ!
August 21st, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Lol I mean four sites in that previous post…you get the picture though.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:30 am
… Mkay then.
August 22nd, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I can’t call you Meesey anymore now? Can I call you Chrissy instead
By the way, Chris #1, I like your site and I’d gladly link to it in my Links section if you link back to me.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Runewise is great - I love their skills advisor and the Reader’s Digest. Runetube looked interesting too.
It’s good that people do something different instead of the usual old site with guides and market prices and whatnot.
August 22nd, 2007 at 5:37 pm
No, you may not call me Chrissy…there is only one person on the planet who has authorization to do that and even she knows not to use it too often (that would be my mom)…but I suppose I can’t stop you from doing it…only continue to lay down harmless threats.
April 25th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
i like the idea of single web sites foucsing on one thing i also…miss the wild in runescape but i understand zbout how it hleped on real world traders..but bh i still get paired with lvl’s 120’s and its just not fair i hope in the future we can be parnered up sith someone our lvl and fight them ty