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22:17, 8 September 2008 (UTC)

Countdown to 99
I saw your post about not being able to join the Countdown to 99. My guess is that you weren't able to join because it had already started (I think the signup post might have been before you joined the wiki).

It would have been nice to have another hard core skiller in the countdown game (adds more to the competition). I noticed here that you have gained 100m experience over the last year.

Anyway, when the game finishes (in January), I suggest picking your skill and signing up for the next one. If there are enough of us, Nalyd Renrut will probably start a new game in February.

Given that the game is based on the number of levels gained, this means that it's hard for high levels to win (because once you get 99 you won't be able to gain levels to stay in). So my approach to the game is to see if I can stay in the game long enough to get to 99.

Rather than choosing a fast skill (which would be over too quickly), I've chosen slayer to make it more challenging for myself. I'm saving my mining until the next game (as mining is one of my least favourite skills).

What skill would you enter in February? 12:06, 25 September 2008 (UTC)


 * Slayer used to be one of my least favourite skills, until summoning came out. Now, when I go slaying I consider the charm drops as rewards too. The slayer helmet means less hassle changing headgear, and the slayer rings means quick teleports to the caves and tower. Also the ability to set up to 4 tasks on perm skip is useful too. It's all made it more fun.


 * If you want to do range, it is very fast (but costs a bit) using Red chinchompas in Ape Atoll tunnels, or (safer) against the mummies in the Chaos Tunnels.


 * If you want to do smithing fast (but costs a bit), then using adamantite bars to make adamant platebodies and high alching is good. If, instead, you want to make a profit (although a bit slower), you could make adamantite bars (buying the ore and coals).


 * 14:02, 25 September 2008 (UTC)

Re: Advise please
I assume (since you were assigned 184 Warped Terrorbirds) that you are doing Duradel tasks. I haven't actually completed a Warped Terrorbirds task. I started one once, but didn't like the hassle of the chimes so added to my permanent skips. I was lucky and had enough points to not have to do. I don't use points on temporary skips (because I consider them a waste). My slayer point spending priority was: I hope this helps.

I might put together a page that lists the tasks I do, and where I do them (if you want to compare notes). I've already changed where I do the Aberrant spectres now, having seen your suggestion of using cannon in the desert slayer dungeon. I tried it, and it was much better than doing the ones in the slayer tower. 12:04, 6 October 2008 (UTC)


 * I've created a page under User:Amaurice/My Slayer that lists the tasks, where I do them, and some additional notes. Feel free to make comments/suggestions. Happy slaying. 13:08, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Mutated Blood Veld
Thanks for the tip. I'll try them when I next get Blood Velds (and update my notes appropriately). 14:19, 8 October 2008 (UTC)

Re to forum post
Im not giving up. i will return... im going to be here and i will support Jediam to the very end... he isnt right most of the time but his controversial threads bring life into the forum. Something which Butterman didnt think so and Dtm always intervenes on behalf of him... as of now i will focus on writing my book( my grammar doesnt show it huh? but this is the internet and the more ppl get pissed the more ill do it) until Ilyas is back and people become opened minded and or support some of my ideas and arent afraid to risk everything for ideals... your older and know what i mean.. if you belive Jediam has a right to his controversial topics then you should speak up and say so because Stinkowing and Dtm are probably going to ban him and i wouldnt thought it if they ban me 2.... God Of War 04:21, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

hahaha i was banned... ill be around though i hope you keep me updated on what important issues are going on in the forum. im not going to give up Dtm is a good guy he is just clearly abusing his power. A while back it Ilyas was a check to his power. Apperantly im counterproductive read my userpage... i if dtm doesnt agree to me he is going to end up banning me 100% not that i dont know the simple loop holes but the power is getting to his head. Saturday ill message a few other admins to get to on my side... i would rather be fighting than idioticly be watching how the forum falls apart. dont you agree? Oh and yes i am a fighter.... i do the same with cops government what ever form of authority i complain and resolve it peacefully... this is the first time someone takes it a bit to far.

God Of War 03:14, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

Woodcutting and Mining
Although I'm still working on slayer, I would value your inputs on Woodcutting and Mining to level 99 (as you have done these), as I would like to update my plans accordingly.


 * Woodcutting - I did Willows in Draynor village up to level 90, but noticed on the official forums someone suggested doing teaks. There seems to be two options. Cut teaks and drop, or cut teaks in Hardwood grove in Tai Bwo Wannai and using Rionasta to send back to bank. Did you try teaks? Do you have any other suggestions?


 * Mining - I did granite power mining to level 85, but noticed that you did by mining gems in shilo village. I'm only interested in the mining experience (I don't need to the crafting), so would gems be faster for me, or should I stick to my original plan of doing granite? Do you have any other suggestions?

Thanks, 13:39, 16 October 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the suggestions. I might give the teaks a try when I do woodcutting to see how it goes. Fortunately, the trading sticks can be bought on the GE, so I can try both the methods. Willows will be simplest, so I might resort to that in the end. Your suggestion of the outpost sounds good (probably less crowded too). I plan to get the Inferno Adze and use that because it will burn some of the logs for me, so less banking. :-)


 * BTW, are you familiar with the Spirit kyatt method of making pouches. When making a load of pouches, summon a Spirit kyatt and use it's "Teleport" option to teleport close to the Piscatoris obelisk. See the Spirit kyatt for description. This is the method I use for making the pouches. 14:16, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Just wanted to update you
Congratulations on getting the Slayer Helm. Did you manage to slay the Mithril Dragons in the end? 15:11, 17 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Weekend Slaying
Yes, it can get a bit busier during the weekend. The only tasks I generally find can have problems getting a spot are with following:

Something I have seen suggested (but I haven't tried myself yet) is using the German language worlds. If you click on the German flag on the top left of the Runescape website, then play the game you will see the German language worlds. These are generally less popular. If you get a random event that you don't understand in German, then log off and go back to the English version to do the random event.

Hope that helps. 12:06, 20 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Off the topic
I'm glad I can be of help reminding you of your ideas.

As for your other question, you will find a detailed explanation of Leet (aka 1337) with examples here.

I personally am not keen on the use of Leet in descriptive text, as it does make reading text a little slower. Although I don't dislike it as much as reading text that is all capitalised (which tests have shown takes 30% longer to read).

However, I do use Leet in short PM messages and when I text someone on my mobile and it can shorten the message. For example, l8r for later, etc. Although I will only use this if I know the person at the other end would understand it.

I have seen cases in the past where people use Leet to create passwords that are easy to remember, but meet requirements of needing letters and numbers, etc. For example, pA55w0rd. However, I generally recommend against use of Leet for passwords as most password cracking programs know about common Leet.

I hope that helps. 09:15, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

Re:I like it
I'm glad you liked the monster section in my userpage. I'm still not used to the wiki's system and I still need to improve.xD Sernions 02:53, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Psssssssssst i forgot Re: Hallowe'en
Fortunately, the quest doesn't show as complete until some of the stuff from the Couldren has been eaten. I've put all mine on Slayer.

I didn't get much slayer done today. After doing the hallowe'en event and quest, I bought a stock of priest gowns and black wizards hats from the GE. I then hopped to non-member worlds and helped players with the trick-or-treating. Showing them what to do, and giving out the costume sets. I spent about 4 hours doing that.

As for progress, my slayer is now 98, with about 600k left to go. I estimate that I will have 99 slayer (and summoning) around the 8th or 9th of November.

I don't know whether you do the Distractions and Diversions. I'm not convinced the comets are worth doing, but the circus and the penguin hide and seek are.

For the circus, I played initially to get the good costumes (ignore the crowd requests, and just do an emote followed by a level 99 trick, then a different emote and a different level 99 trick, and keep going but always different emotes, and alternative the level 99 tricks).

Once I got all the costumes, I then played to get maximum experience, which means not bothering with emotes, and just doing highest level tricks, but all different (only repeating if failed). For example, for magic do level 99 alch, level 99 teleport, level 90 alch, level 90 teleport, level 80 alch, level 80 teleport, etc.

It works out for experiece, I was getting about 10k experience in each of magic, ranged and agility (30k total experience) for about 10 minutes work. Nice fast experience.

The pengiun hide and seek I do by looking on the official Distractions and Diversions forums for the "Penguin Locations v#" (tomorrow will be "Penguin Locations v9") topic. This then gives details of the clan chat channels to use (in world 60) for pengiun hunting. I usually get the pengiuns within 30 to 60 minutes. Once I've found all the pengiuns, I'll sometimes hang around the last one to help others find too (reporting it's position on the chat).

With the 15 penguin points, I then trade in for experience at 15 x 25 x level (i.e. 375 x level). This gives me over 30k experience in slayer for less than an hours work. Penguin hide and seek is definitely worth doing for slayer and runecrafting skills, and possibly for other slower ones too.

The circus and penguins always change position (and reset) on Wednesday. I find this easier as I just do on Wednesday or Thursdays, unlike the Tears of Guthix, where I have to remember when it's due down to the hour if I want to do weekly.

03:17, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Slayer 99, etc
Yes, I am going for slayer and summoning at the same time. In fact, when I started on my aim to get 99 slayer, I actually took it in steps as follows: By having the intermediate targets, it makes the goal of 99 slayer less daunting. While doing the slayer I also collect the charms and make into summoning pouches. I worked out that getting 99 slayer should give me enough charms for 99 summoning too.
 * 1) Get 99 strength by doing slayer
 * 2) Get 99 attack by doing slayer
 * 3) Get 99 defence by doing slayer
 * 4) Get 99 slayer

I plan to get the slayer and summoning 99 on November 8 or November 9 (depending on how progress goes). I usually let Icecube022 video, so it will typically be fairly late my time, and will probably be around one of the following two times:

I will confirm nearer the time.

My plan is to get the 99 slayer itself by trading in slayer points (because I can't predict the last task) to the Slayer Master in Shilo Village, and then get the cape. Then I plan to teleport up Falador and run up to the Summoning Master and make final pouches to get 99 summoning and then get the cape. With the summoning one, I will probably take a steel plate and extra crimson charm so I can make a steel titan there (for the video).

13:29, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Distractions and Diversions
I plan to do the penguins today, probably around about:

If you are on at the time, then we could go around together and I can do the posting on the chat if necessary (although you would still want to join the chat to watch for the clues too). You can still use the quick chat to communicate though, yes?

It all happens in world 60. Last time there were 3 chat channels (because they filled up). People generally wear Cape-41, so that you can often just look out for a group of blue and purple dots (blue because of cape, unless in same chat, then purple). The capes means that the chats can still end up helping each other because they can see all fellow seekers. People on the friends list show as green dots (of course).

As for the Summers End quest, there is little point in taking armour, etc. Just take the tools you need for each room and food. You can do each room seperately, so if you fail in the second room (for example), then you don't have to do the first one again. I found it useful to go to Oo'glog energy pool before going to each room (as it means I could keep running longer). I found the last cave difficult, spotting when to run back to trap the black thing that comes out him. It might have been easier with sound on (I had it off at the time). Good luck with the quest.

13:47, 29 October 2008 (UTC)


 * No, I wasn't aware that I could find out how long before tears by looking at my quest tab. I'll check when I'm on next. Thanks. 15:54, 29 October 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I got all the penguins. 02:13, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Im interested
I sometimes vary the capes I wear, and when I get slayer and summoning, I'll probably wear the summoning one for a while.

However, my favourite cape is the Prayer one. This is partly because it reminds me of another MMORPG I used to play called T4C. In T4C, when players became high level, they could "seraph", which allowed them to become even more powerful. The emote of the Prayer cape is very similar to the one in T4C.

11:01, 31 October 2008 (UTC)

Re: Title Change
I wish I could change it, but I doubt it. Oh well. =/  00:45, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Oh, Im not having problems uploading images to Photobucket or anything, I'm having trouble uploading images to put on articles. For example I'm trying to upload an image of the Saradomin swords's special attack, but it doesn't seem to work. 19:40, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Well, I guess uploading videos would be a nice thing to know. Anyway, I have the picture I want to upload on my userpage. I used Photobucket to upload it, and I want to put it on the Saradomin sword article. Problem is, I don't know how to make it into a thumbnail. 13:41, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

99 Thieving
I notice you have 99 Thieving. I haven't played RuneScape seriously (every day of the week for an hour or more) since late August, and back then I was going for 99 Thieving. I'm currently at 92, the halfway point. I stopped playing because of school, and I finally got bored out of my mind. I want to get back into it so I can get my skillcape, but I can't bring myself to play, and I have tons of spare time usually (8th grade is so easy). Seeing as you obviously don't get bored because of all of your skillcapes, how do you stick to it without quitting from boredom? And any tips for 99 Thieving? I'm blackjacking Menaphite thugs, as it's equal XP to Pyramid Plunder and I have a personal grudge against Plunder. Thanks, 02:43, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

Your behavior overall
Just because you have six+ Capes of Achievement and Dtm has none DOES NOT mean that you are better than him. He is vastly more mature than you. Have you also forgotten that accomplishments on RuneScape mean NOTHING on the Wiki or in real-life? Your attitude is horrible, to put it very bluntly, and needs some serious adjustments. You claim to be a grandparent; prove it with better maturity. To be even MORE blunt, I think you're lying about your age; InstantWinston is an 8th-grader (as opposed to me, a high-school senior) and has immensely better grammar and spelling that you do.

This is your only warning, Reyna: show some respect for others and the rules, or you WILL be blocked.


 * I'm not a very good example for a young person with good grammar; I'm at a much higher level of English in school than 8th grade :X. 00:01, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

i dont think she ever said she was better than him she just mentioned that she has more knowledge on that field... you think your mature seriously? posting personal problems on the forum? very mature eh? being older doesnt mean being more mature... her attitude is great.. she helps other users and stands up for what she belives... grammar and spelling have nothing to do with it... you better block me too because i will defend reyna jane until the end she is one of the few users worth fighting for... its time to end the tyranny od the admin... belive it or not some of your posts stinkowing cause alot of flaming... you always complain and are usually counterproductive... if your spelling and "maturity" do that for you then trade up for social skills and life skills something which you seem to lack.... God Of War 17:44, 3 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Reyna, I was surprised at this clash you had. Dtm is the main moderator of the forums and has helped keep them running smoothly.


 * In the past, there have been cases where people have posted large chunks of text (30+ lines long) with no paragraph breaks and very little punctuation. The sort of postings that cause headaches just attempting to read!


 * Having some grammar rules would make it easier for readers. It's not a case of sitting English exams again (languages, including English, were my least favourite subjects), but just having reasonable grammar.


 * Although Dtm is the main moderator, if the vote was to have some grammar, then he would stick to the rules just as much as anyone else would. I don't know why you got yourself in the hole of getting banned from the forums, but I don't think you really needed to.


 * I personally think this is just a simple mis-understanding. Dtm's point of giving people who fail to make reasonable posting 3 warnings is because the applicaton of the Assume good faith approach. 95% of the people who visit the site are reasonable people. The controls are only needed for the 5% who aren't.


 * I do hope you manage to clear up this mis-understanding with Dtm (Dtm's talk). 17:44, 3 November 2008 (UTC)


 * I forgot to mention. Different people have different value systems, and what they value from the game may not be high skills. If you're interested, you could try the Bartle test. I come out highest on achiever, then explorer, then socialiser, and my lowest score is on killer. Judging people by their skill levels can be taken badly, and can make it sound like you're calling them a noob or something. What you have to remember is that there is a person behind the name. I hope that helps. 18:00, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

InstantWilson You do just fine. Dont sell yourself short Reyna Jane 00:25, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

Re: Summers End
I've glad you managed to do it. Although I didn't die doing it, I did use a teletab to escape the first room (on first attempt, getting the hand of it), and twice more during the last room.

I'll watch out for you online for the penguin hunt on Wednesday. 16:45, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

Re: Bartle Test
Yes, it was just the one test. It gives an idea of the variety of different players you can get. And why some people complained about the loss of PvP whereas I wasn't bothered.

As for being banned for grammer, I don't think you will be as we are not talking about perfect grammer. I am mildly dyslexic, but only causes me to occasionally misread some similar words. I can understand how it makes it more difficult for you, but I don't think there has ever been any difficulty in reading your postings.

There are others who use the site who do not have English as their first language, so their English won't be perfect (although some might have better English than me).

The general ethos on the wikia is that All editors are equal, and we Assume good faith. It does mean that personal attacks are cracked down on (which is why I believe you are currently banned from the forums). Do you understand how what you said on the forum could be taken as a personal attack?

The wikia is best when it works as a team. Some of us can provide and validate high level details, but others help by providing the better editorial skills. 20:54, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

Penguin hunting
I will be out some of Wednesday evening, and get back about 10:30pm GMT. I will probably log in soon after that to do the circus, then I will be looking at starting to hunt the penguins around about 11pm GMT. If you're on then we could do together (using the world 60 chats too).

When I do the penguin hunting, I usually travel light (spottier cape and boots of lightness). I take DDS and and barrows gloves (in case needed in wildy because light). Otherwise, I just carry teleport runes, 1 or 2 rings of dueling, 1 slayer ring, fairy ring staff, 2 charged glories, some money (e.g. about 10k). The money is used for charter ships to get to some places. I also take about 5 or 10 super energy pots (so I can run most places). If you don't have any super energy pots, I can give you some (it does save time).

15:15, 4 November 2008 (UTC)