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{{Redirect3|Tick|For information about build ticks, see [[Clan Citadels]]. For Farming ticks, see [[Farming training/Growth guide]]}} |
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| − | The '''tick''' is the fundamental quantum of time used in ''RuneScape''. It is a unit equal to length of 0.6 seconds. All actions that require server processing are governed by this value. Purely client-side actions (such as opening a right-click menu) are processed separately, and thus unaffected by the tick. |
+ | The '''game tick''' is the fundamental quantum of time used in ''RuneScape''. It is a unit equal to length of 0.6 seconds. All actions that require server processing are governed by this value. Purely client-side actions (such as opening a right-click menu or switching interface tabs) are processed separately, and thus unaffected by the tick. |
[[File:Dwarf cannon.gif|frame|Cannons demonstrate game ticks clearly, rotating 45° every tick]] |
[[File:Dwarf cannon.gif|frame|Cannons demonstrate game ticks clearly, rotating 45° every tick]] |
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==Examples== |
==Examples== |
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;Combat |
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| − | + | * [[Attack speed]], the time between attacks. |
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| − | + | * Global ability cooldown is 3 ticks. |
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| − | + | * Gathering skills generally have 1 chance at retrieving a resource every 1–5 ticks, depending on the action. |
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| − | + | * Production skills can make 1 item every X number of ticks, with the interval varying based on the action. |
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| − | + | * Walking moves the player character 1 square every game tick; running, 2 squares. |
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| + | * Player chat messages stay above their heads for 5 ticks, unless another message is sent sooner. |
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{{Mechanics}} |
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Latest revision as of 11:50, 6 April 2018
"Tick" redirects here. For information about build ticks, see Clan Citadels. For Farming ticks, see Farming training/Growth guide.
The game tick is the fundamental quantum of time used in RuneScape. It is a unit equal to length of 0.6 seconds. All actions that require server processing are governed by this value. Purely client-side actions (such as opening a right-click menu or switching interface tabs) are processed separately, and thus unaffected by the tick.
Cannons demonstrate game ticks clearly, rotating 45° every tick
Each action you register within one tick, will start to take place by the beginning of the next tick.
The length of a tick can be measured by timing a repeated action. For example, Disassembly takes 2 ticks (1.2 seconds) per item.
Examples
Main article: Game tick/Ticks per action
- Combat
- Attack speed, the time between attacks.
- Global ability cooldown is 3 ticks.
- Skills
- Gathering skills generally have 1 chance at retrieving a resource every 1–5 ticks, depending on the action.
- Production skills can make 1 item every X number of ticks, with the interval varying based on the action.
- Other
- Walking moves the player character 1 square every game tick; running, 2 squares.
- Player chat messages stay above their heads for 5 ticks, unless another message is sent sooner.
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