RuneScape:WikiGuilds/Store Survey

NPC Story Survey

 * Description:

A complete survey of all NPC stores that exist in the game, verifying the following information:


 * Independent article about store exists
 * Location identified and map created showing store structure and/or location on map (both mini-map and large map of Gelineor)
 * Image of the "store" as seen in-game
 * NPCs identified with store (even if just store manager and assistant)... emphasis on named managers
 * Detailed information about all of the items offered for sale in a table, including name, icon of item, store price, and zero player-stock price for buy back... as applicable.
 * Cross-referencing stores with item pages... to identify what stores sell the item and links to the store article.
 * Cross-referencing stores with articles about cities/areas where the store is located and adding a short blurb about the store in the city article with link back to the store article.
 * Creating/maintaining navigation links for all of the stores and setting up store article category hierarchy.
 * Noting what items can merely be purchased or what requires talking to the store manager.

Basically, I'm suggesting a huge improvement in the overall quality of the NPC store articles, and trying to conduct a game-wide survey of where everything it at that can be purchased from an NPC.

This is not restricted to just physical buildings that can be called "stores" but also NPCs that appear in different locations... and anything else that can possibly be noted as a place you can "buy" something.

In an attempt to get a grip on a project this size, I'd like to work through the map one city at a time, although participants can clearly work anywhere they feel comfortable.

I'd like some discussions about what would be some good ideas for improvement of store articles as well, any idea would be welcome here. While the content should be original, don't be timid in trying to search for information from other websites as well... but try to verify all information in-game by actually visiting the store and checking on the items.

This task is open to both F2P players and members, as there are plenty of "undocumented" stores just about everywhere that need attention.

Current cities under review:

F2P: Varrock
 * Varrock General Store
 * Varrock Swordshop
 * Thessalia's Fine Clothes
 * Fancy Dress Shop
 * Zaff's Superior Staffs!
 * Horvik's Armour Shop
 * Aubury's Rune Shop
 * Lowe's Archery Emporium
 * Pelter's Veg Stall -- member-only
 * Rogue jewellery shop -- member-only
 * Varrock estate agent -- not entirely sure if independent articles about estate agent are necessary

P2P: Taverly
 * Jatix's Herblore Shop
 * Two-handed sword shop
 * Taverly Pet shop


 * Interested RuneScape Wikians (please add your name)
 * 1) Robert Horning 23:38, 14 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Discussion