Devastating news for RuneScape

A few months back, Jagex (makers of RuneScape) decided that they were going to change the combat system entirely, with the addition of dual-wielding, ability bars etc. In my opinion, RuneScape had a very unique combat system that no other game had. Now that they are adding all of this, it is starting to become more similiar to World of Warcraft (WoW) or even League of Legends (LoL).

Jagex will be adding this new combat system on 20th Novemeber 2012. There have been several people from the world suggesting good ideas such as making two different types of servers, one with the current combat system, and one with the new combat system. This would allow people who like either the current combat system or the new system to still be able to play RuneScape in their preferred combat system. The choice still belongs to Jagex however.

Here is a screenshot of the current RuneScape we have.



Here is a screenshot of what the new combat system looks like. (I will upload a better image when the update arrives.)

Postivies to the new system are:

- There is new gameplay for people to try out.
- Some people may have gotten tired of the old combat system and want to try something new.
- Those who have the completionist cape will have something new to do.
- Some people will prefer the difference that armour affects you.

Negatives to the new system are:

- It angers people who are loving the current combat system.
- The new system will confuse a lot of people because we are so used to the current system.
- It takes a lot longer to kill something. May it be a boss monster or any attackable creature.
- Some people will dislike the changes that the new armour has an affect on you.

What I will do when the new combat system arrives:

I will work on my skills to get the max cape. It will take me a while and hopfully people will start making mega complaints about the system and Jagex will get rid of it before I get my max cape. If it doesn't happen (which will probably be next year when I get my cape) then I guess I will have to adjust to the new combat system or find a new game to play.