How 9Rain Keeps RuneScape Fun | EP. 19

Skill Specs joins J1mmy, Framed, and 8sat to talk about being known as the guy who dies in the Wilderness and why taking risks doesn’t mean you’re bad at RuneScape.BONUS EPISODES HEREJOIN OUR DISCORD

Mod Ryan joins J1mmy, Framed, and 8sat to explain why RuneScape Reignited was cancelled, what he wants to fix in RS3, and why he thinks the game deserves another chance.They debate fresh economies, years of microtransactions, confusing interfaces, and whether RuneScape got too comfortable letting you hang out with gods. Ryan also talks Jagex rollbacks and rebuilding the game’s identity. We ask him which NPC is hottest.PATREON PODCAST HERE

Josh Strife Hayes joins J1mmy, Framed, and 8sat to discuss where RuneScape 4 could leave RS3, why he wants RuneScape Reignited revisited, and how Jagex can rebuild player trust. They also get into his life before YouTube, New World’s exploits, and the problem with naming the worst MMO. Somehow, the reroll question becomes a conversation about self-worth. PATREON BONUS CONTENTJOIN OUR NEW DISCORD

PureSpam joins J1mmy, Framed, and 8sat to explain how he’d fix the Wilderness, debate the timing of Hardcore Worlds, and make the case for RuneScape 4. They also get into Deadman All Stars, AI NPCs, and whether Framed is worth $1 million.

Mod Rice shares his ideas for improving OSRS Smithing and a Wilderness boss that fights alongside its defender. The Wall Friends also discuss Raids 4, player backlash, and whether fun should come before the economy.

J1mmy, Framed, and 8sat prepare for RuneFest with awkward fan stories, Golden Gnome nerves, and a questionable bodyguard plan. They also discuss creator sponsorships, a fan’s accusation about Framed’s PvP videos, OSRS Summit predictions, and their first voicemail.

C Engineer joins Wall Friends to explain why his current PvP Hardcore Ironman will be his last, even though the danger is still what makes it fun. He also tells the story of a grenade exploding on his neighbor’s balcony, reveals why he schedules finished videos in case he dies, and pitches a 500-player Wilderness event.

Gnomonkey joins Wall Friends to put his strongest OSRS opinions on trial, covering plugins, polling, Bronze Man Mode, modern PvM, Raids 4, and the decline of PvP. He also answers several questions no RuneScape creator should ever be asked.

Soup reveals what’s next for Gielinor Games, including a smaller production and potential Legends season featuring former finalists. He also presents his plans to save OSRS PvP, preserve RuneScape forever, and temporarily restore his hair.

9Rain joins Framed and 8sat to explain why he is running out of RuneScape ideas, how his locked-account stories are created, and why the game is only fun about 45% of the time. They also discuss parenthood, White Wolf, Sailing, Bronze Man Mode, and that infamous LaCroix photo.