RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk

RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk

The latest RuneScape news and straight talk on the updates and community happenings of RuneScape 3 from RSBANDB!

Episodes

July 25, 2025 85 mins

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

Treasure Hunter is removed from RuneScape for one week. We discuss Jagex’s survey, the future of monetization, bringing lapsed players back, and ask the question: is XP too easy to earn? Also, cosmetic free worlds and the march to Prif on the GIM.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:...

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Hosts: Shane, Earth, and Pyrnassius

Quest QOL patches and the Game Health update arrive. Given controversy around the nerfs we look back at the Croesus nerfs and where those items are today. Also, strap on your propeller hats for a deep dive into spudworks and RuneScape server maintenance.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

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July 11, 2025 106 mins

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

Necromancy’s ritualist outfit comes to the Um store, Porcelain is affected by tool perks, and old Wilderness limitations are removed. But most importantly, Farming turns 20 - we look at where it sits today in-game both for experience and the economy.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

MTX Experiment 1 is detailed with a week-long removal of Treasure Hunter at the end of July. What does Jagex aim to learn and how will we all feel after a week of absence? The beach also returns for 2025 with no new content.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:27:10

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June 27, 2025 140 mins

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

MTX is no longer a taboo conversation. We discuss the first steps forward with experiments and question which will work well. RuneScape monetization can be a dark place or it can be sunshine and speedos. Also, Archaeology on the Group Ironman.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:20:...

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Pyrnassius

110 Crafting comes to RuneScape with Starbloom armour, Masterwork magic gear, urns, and jewelry. With PvM in our mind we ask where Starbloom and Masterwork should be used, is it the ideal entry gear? Also, questions of Urns and profitability.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:42...

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Earth, and Pyrnassius

We celebrate our 20th anniversary. The Starbloom flower comes to Farming but we also discuss a rare Friday livestream. With questions from last week Mods Hooli and Ryan share a preview of RuneScape’s future including maybe an avatar rework and gnomes!

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Lemon, and Pyrnassius

Layoffs hit the RuneScape team and Jagex. We discuss who’s gone, why the layoffs happened, and what it means for the future of RuneScape. The 2024 financials are also out and they back up these dire circumstances. Is RuneScape in trouble?

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:01...

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Hosts: Shane, Bears, and Thaxy

Recent changes to Legendary and Masterwork weapons arrive. We run through the changes to equipment specials and passives. Also, upcoming drop table changes (again) for RuneScape’s biggest bosses, Zuk waves, and flash events.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:33:13

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

110 Crafting is coming in June with Starbloom armour, Masterwork robes, new urns, platinum jewelry, and a use for the Crafting guild. We’re excited and looking forward to it as we also look at recent player support numbers and the week’s patch notes.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

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Hosts: Shane, Lemon, and Pyrnassius

Skilling gets an explosive update with new Invention perks and tools. Without being careless about it we showcase the new perks and theorycraft what combinations are most useful. From Runecrafting and Thieving to new perks there’s something for everyone.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

Spring game jam is over and the fruit of past game jams arrives. From grapes to herbs we discuss the small but meaningful Farming changes from the Farming strike. Also, the game health update nerfing drop tables is pulled back and Bloodvelds get bloody.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:...

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Thaxy, and Tim

Drop table changes are coming soon, will they make the economy better? With the balance of skilling and PvM at play we discuss why MTX is not the problem - this time. Also, the player support roadmap and more from the RSBANDB group ironman group.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:02:27

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

We check in with Game Jam for updates on Runecrafting, a Tuska cleanup, re-tiering, and graphical reworks. Our group ironman group keeps kicking with a discussion on Prayer and its training methods and the latest with what we’ve been doing.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:...

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Pyrnassius

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has a surprising release. It’s early access and already blooming into a member of the RS franchise. We discuss gameplay, lore, and the future of Dragonwilds through our experiences. Also, Duck Quest and the Blooming Burrow arrive.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episo...

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April 11, 2025 151 mins

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones

Pharaoh’s Folly wraps one part of the desert storyline. We discuss shifting tombs, stealth and song, and Osman’s trial. The 2025 survey is also here and we share our thoughts on graphical updates, skill updates, and questing going forward.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:31...

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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

Jagex’s survival game RuneScape: Dragonwilds is finally announced. With a first look in hand we share our hopes, admire the environments, and highlight what the game must do to succeed. Also, mounts, abyssal astral crafting, and 130 skills.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:43:12

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Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones

110 Crafting makes its first appearance in a Right Click Examine blog. From magic armour, exquisite urns, and platinum jewellery we go back and forth on new ideas for 110 Crafting. Also golden gear, player support updates, and quest quality of life.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:0...

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Hosts: Shane, Earth, and Lemon

Jagex’s 2023 financial report is published and we delve into the numbers. We discuss why MTX was down and subscriptions were up and what this means for the future of RuneScape. Also this week, Shifting Sands brings a new cosmetic for 110 Runecrafting.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 1:5...

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Hosts: Shane, Thaxy, and Xurdones

We return with 110 Runecrafting, Time Runes, and new spells. We cover methods and XP rates for 2025 Runecrafting as well as the Expansive Pouch and the Masterwork Staff. We also discuss our first impressions on Mod North, the new Jagex CEO.

For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.

Duration: 2:28:36

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