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{{Item
|name = Chrome goggles
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|name = Chrome goggles
 
|image = [[File:Chrome goggles.png]]
 
|release = [[6 December]] [[2011]]
 
|release = [[6 December]] [[2011]]
 
|update = Exclusive Goggles only in Chrome
 
|update = Exclusive Goggles only in Chrome
|image = [[File:Chrome goggles.png]]
 
 
|members = No
 
|members = No
 
|quest = No
 
|quest = No
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|equipable = Yes
 
|equipable = Yes
 
|stackable = No
 
|stackable = No
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|disassembly = No
 
|value = 1
 
|value = 1
|high = 0
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|alchable = No
|low = 0
 
 
|destroy = You can get a replacement pair from Diango in Draynor Village.
 
|destroy = You can get a replacement pair from Diango in Draynor Village.
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|kept = always
 
|store = No
 
|store = No
 
|examine = A free gift for Google Chrome users.
 
|examine = A free gift for Google Chrome users.
|weight = 0
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|weight = 0.01
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|id = 22412
 
}}
 
}}
 
[[File:Chrome goggles detail.png|left|100px]]
 
[[File:Chrome goggles detail.png|left|100px]]
'''Chrome goggles''' were goggles that players received for playing ''[[RuneScape]]'' on either the [[wikipedia:Google Chrome|Google Chrome]] browser or the [[wikipedia:Chromium (web browser)|Chromium]] browser. Players that did not use either of these browsers could receive the item by downloading one of the browsers and using it to play ''RuneScape'' once. The goggles were placed in the player's bank when they entered the game. Chrome goggles can be stored in a [[Toy box]] in the player's [[Player-owned house|house]].
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'''Chrome goggles''' were goggles that players received for playing ''[[RuneScape]]'' on either the {{WP|Google Chrome}} browser or the {{WP|Chromium (web browser)|Chromium}} browser. Players that did not use either of these browsers could receive the item by downloading one of the browsers and using it to play ''RuneScape'' once. The goggles were placed in the player's bank when they entered the game. Chrome goggles can be stored in a [[Toy box]] in the player's [[Player-owned house|house]].
   
Note that you can no longer obtain Chrome goggles, as they were only available for a month after release.
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They were only available for a month after release.
 
[[File:Chrome goggles chathead.png|left]]
 
[[File:Chrome goggles chathead.png|left]]
The goggles give no stat boosts and are used purely for aesthetics. An emote exists for them: Right-clicking the goggles while equipped will display the emote option. In the emote, the goggles project a cyan portal out of which tentacles of a monster appear and grab the player. The player breaks free, and the portal with the tentacles then disappears.
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The goggles give no stat boosts and are used purely for aesthetics. An emote exists for them: right-clicking the goggles while equipped will display the emote option. In the emote, the goggles project a cyan portal out of which tentacles of a monster appear and grab the player. The player breaks free, and the portal with the tentacles then disappears.
   
 
The emote has a 15 second cooldown period, with a reminder, saying: "Please wait a while before using this emote again". After 15 seconds the player receives a message: "You may now use your chrome goggles emote again".
 
The emote has a 15 second cooldown period, with a reminder, saying: "Please wait a while before using this emote again". After 15 seconds the player receives a message: "You may now use your chrome goggles emote again".
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|requirements = None
 
|requirements = None
 
| slot = head
 
| slot = head
| mainDamage = 0
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|damage = 0
| mainAccuracy = 0
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|accuracy = 0
| offDamage = 0
 
| offAccuracy = 0
 
 
| armour = 0
 
| armour = 0
 
| life = 0
 
| life = 0
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| magic = 0
 
| magic = 0
 
|image = Chrome goggles equipped.png
 
|image = Chrome goggles equipped.png
|caption = A player wearing Chrome goggles.
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|altimage = Chrome goggles.gif
|image2 = Chrome goggles.gif
 
|caption2 = A player performing the emote.
 
 
}}
 
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<gallery widths="225" captionalign="left">
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<gallery>
Goggles Homepage.png|A drawing of the goggles on the ''RuneScape'' homepage.
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Goggles Homepage.png|The update image of the goggles on the ''RuneScape'' homepage.
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Chrome goggles concept art.jpg|Concept art for the goggles
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*This is the first non-game or card-related commercial item in game, because players need to have Google Chrome to obtain this item.
 
*This is the first non-game or card-related commercial item in game, because players need to have Google Chrome to obtain this item.
 
*It was also possible to obtain these using a modified version of Google Chrome, such as Rockmelt.
 
*It was also possible to obtain these using a modified version of Google Chrome, such as Rockmelt.
*RuneScape determines if you're using Google Chrome based on the user-agent string causing the system to easily be bypassed. There are ways to acquire chrome goggles without actually using Google Chrome; one such method is [[wikipedia:User agent#User agent spoofing|user agent spoofing]]. However, Jagex has asserted that methods such as this are against their rules{{fact}}.
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*RuneScape determines if you're using Google Chrome based on the user-agent string causing the system to easily be bypassed. There are ways to acquire chrome goggles without actually using Google Chrome; one such method is {{WP|User agent#User agent spoofing|user agent spoofing}}.
*The examine text is a breaking of the [[wikipedia:Fourth wall|fourth wall]].
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*The examine text is a breaking of the {{WP|fourth wall}}.
*Chrome goggles currently have a glitch when you wear them with the 'Dragon variant' hairstyle.
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*Chrome goggles used to have a glitch when you wear them with the 'Dragon variant' hairstyle. This was later fixed.
 
*The message given upon receiving the goggles was "Congratulations! By using Google Chrome you qualified for a free gift of chrome goggles! They've been added to your bank for you to collect at your leisure."
 
*The message given upon receiving the goggles was "Congratulations! By using Google Chrome you qualified for a free gift of chrome goggles! They've been added to your bank for you to collect at your leisure."
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Due to an update to Google Chrome as of 2015, these goggles are no longer obtainable (Even though they're not in the game anymore).
 
   
 
{{Vanity and Membership gifts}}
 
{{Vanity and Membership gifts}}
 
[[fi:Chrome goggles]]
 
[[fi:Chrome goggles]]
[[Category:Controversies]]
 

Latest revision as of 12:26, 8 June 2019

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Chrome goggles was removed from RuneScape after an update, but still exists in-game for those who had obtained it.

Chrome goggles detail

Chrome goggles were goggles that players received for playing RuneScape on either the Google Chrome browser or the Chromium browser. Players that did not use either of these browsers could receive the item by downloading one of the browsers and using it to play RuneScape once. The goggles were placed in the player's bank when they entered the game. Chrome goggles can be stored in a Toy box in the player's house.

They were only available for a month after release.

Chrome goggles chathead

The goggles give no stat boosts and are used purely for aesthetics. An emote exists for them: right-clicking the goggles while equipped will display the emote option. In the emote, the goggles project a cyan portal out of which tentacles of a monster appear and grab the player. The player breaks free, and the portal with the tentacles then disappears.

The emote has a 15 second cooldown period, with a reminder, saying: "Please wait a while before using this emote again". After 15 seconds the player receives a message: "You may now use your chrome goggles emote again".

Combat Stats
Chrome goggles equippedChrome goggles
RequirementsTier
NoneNone
ClassSlotAttributes
NoneHead slotDefenceArmour0
ConstitutionLife points0
WeaponsMainOffPrayerPrayer0
Damage--Damage reduction
Accuracy--PvM: 0%PvP: 0%
Style-Style bonuses
Range-Strength0Ranged0Magic0
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Trivia

  • Even if a player was no longer a member, if they still have "available" bank space (not surpassing the total limit), the goggles will still be deposited into their bank, even if it's already full.
  • This is the first non-game or card-related commercial item in game, because players need to have Google Chrome to obtain this item.
  • It was also possible to obtain these using a modified version of Google Chrome, such as Rockmelt.
  • RuneScape determines if you're using Google Chrome based on the user-agent string causing the system to easily be bypassed. There are ways to acquire chrome goggles without actually using Google Chrome; one such method is user agent spoofing.
  • The examine text is a breaking of the fourth wall.
  • Chrome goggles used to have a glitch when you wear them with the 'Dragon variant' hairstyle. This was later fixed.
  • The message given upon receiving the goggles was "Congratulations! By using Google Chrome you qualified for a free gift of chrome goggles! They've been added to your bank for you to collect at your leisure."