If you played Runescape before the High Definition update, then I am sure you are very pleased they finally updated. Runescape use to look very bad compared to the other Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Games. Although they are still not the best graphic-wise, I am sure this new update will urge players to come back. Runescape is web-based, and as such it can not run excellent graphics as the other games you download can.

Runescape first introduced the High Definition on July 1, 2008 to pay to play members only. 13 days later, they released it to Free to play members. There are still some differences between free to play and pay to play, such as Pay to play members can go into full screen play. Jagex plans to implement this into free to play, but they must first find a way to advertise in full screen mode.

Jagex has also released many other updates along with the High Definition one. They have completely redone their banking system. Now it is fully equipped to help you organize your bank! There is a search bar, and you can even create up to eight tabs! Along with that, they have also brought Item Lending into the game. Now you can lend out many of your items. This includes dozens of Runescape's best weapons and armor! They also redid the Tutorial Island, everything from the creation of your player to the explorations of Runescape.

Lumbridge is now a whole new place where you can make some quick coins. Here is a quote from the Official Runescape News;

"In return for completing some tasks, you can receive a modest, but prompt, payment from various people in our Lumbridge Moneymaking update. So, if you're feeling poor, the people of Lumbridge will help you to recover your finances - in return for a little hard work."

Finally, they have brought in the very first Achievement Diary for free players! Just head on over to Explorer Jack to start the Lumbridge and Draynor Achievement Diary! So as you can see, Jagex has been very busy.

They are always trying to improve your playing experience. Whether it be making better graphics or busting bugs, these guys are always on the job.

I like the idea of the Item Lending System. You can loan items for a certain amount of time, from1 to 24 hours, along with many other options. Some players have been lending their items out for money. This is how it works;

They put up the item in the lending box in this case; we will say a Rune Plate Body. Then they pick the time. This has been implemented into the Runescape Trading System, so the other person can then put up money. (Runescape trading limits apply.) Therefore, once the trade is complete, the person will have their Rune Plate Body for so many hours, and the other person will have the money. This was happening before Jagex decided to put it into trade, they decided on this as a safety measure. As players could have used this as a way to scam others. (I.E. Money first, then item... never give the item.) Runescape high definition is just one advancement we have seen in the last few months. Be on the watch out for more up and coming cool things coming to Runescape for your playing pleasure. We will keep you posted if we hear of any new fun things to try or even a few others options that make your playing an exciting adventure. Happy Playing!