Orb of oculus

The Orb of oculus is an item which allows players to have total control over the camera, an ability which is intended to be useful for video makers. It is intended to be used for the second RuneScape Machinima contest. The item is available for both free-to-play and members. This was announced in the developers' blog, Machinima: The Orb of Oculus.

Mod Fnord stated that although the orb gives players complete control over the camera, including recording into the next room and performing close-ups, it will not be able to record video files, so players will still need a screen capture program to do this. He also confirmed that players will not be able to record themselves while using the orb, as controlling a player and the camera at the same time generated problems. Mod Fnord further stated that the Orb will be available from Faruq in Al-Kharid for a "very low" price.

During a recent Q&A session Mod MMG announced that the Orb will be released the week of 31 January. Mod Hohbein also confirmed this.

The Orb of Oculus is designed to help making Runescape YouTube videos more creative and fun:

The Orb, released on February 1st, 2010, is available from Faruq in Al Kharid, for 20 gp. When equipped, the orb has a right-click option of "Gaze-into". This will bring the player to a screen without inventory or minimap, only compass, as well as the surrounding area. A small guide will appear in the left corner showing the controls of the orb:



Trivia

 * In the Concept art the Orb of Oculus is named as a Scrying orb.
 * In the URL of the image, it is named the Orb of Oculos.
 * When examined, the text would be "An orb of mystical excellence . without the full stop when first added in the game.
 * It is held the same way as a Pet rock.
 * The Orb revealed a strange cave near the Stronghold of Security. To view the cave, climb down to the ladder from the surface, then use the orb to look as far NorthWest as possible. The cave is bright blue, with a large orSpire_Pool.jpg perched on a claw, almost certainly of Dragonkin origin. It seems to be the inside of the mithril door in Ancient Cavern. Also, there is a second little pool of water with spires coming from it.
 * When used as a weapon, the player punches and kicks instead of attacking with it.
 * When using it, you can see under the floor.
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