RuneScape Linux-native NXT client available to pre-load, they also have a trailer

you can download the libglew 1.10 deb manually and install it. it doesn't remove 1.13 and has no conflicts that I can tell.
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glew/1.10.0-3

there is a .deb download link someone left on the reddit post. which I used instead of using the unsecure repo.
http://content.runescape.com/downloads/ubuntu/pool/non-free/r/runescape-launcher/runescape-launcher_2.2.2_amd64.deb

this client is available in the AUR for Arch users.

I tried to log in, but when i try to type in the login or the password field I get no response from any sort of input from my keyboard.


Last edited by neowiz73 on 16 April 2016 at 7:50 pm UTC

I'm hyped :O
Also excellent to pass the time until Stellaris comes out.

This will calm down MMORPG's orphans? :P

fullscreen mode is only available for subscribers..

fullscreen mode is only available for subscribers..

Lolololol seriously?
Why most F2P games tend to screw the QoL instead of looking for creative ways of earning money?

Nonetheless, it amazes me how Jagex has managed to continously evolve Runescape to keep up with the times.

I started playing today (with the old client) using runescape-launcher, and I'm so far impressed. It's certainly feature rich and fun.

This will calm down MMORPG's orphans? :P

I am afraid not. Runescape -is- the closest thing to a mainstream MMO Linux has available, but this just shows how desperately Linux needs more MMOs. It's not anywhere near being a major title, even with the most generous of imaginations.

I wish I had a dollar for every time the tech industry has used some variant of the word "next".

you can download the libglew 1.10 deb manually and install it. it doesn't remove 1.13 and has no conflicts that I can tell.
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/glew/1.10.0-3

there is a .deb download link someone left on the reddit post. which I used instead of using the unsecure repo.
http://content.runescape.com/downloads/ubuntu/pool/non-free/r/runescape-launcher/runescape-launcher_2.2.2_amd64.deb

this client is available in the AUR for Arch users.

I tried to log in, but when i try to type in the login or the password field I get no response from any sort of input from my keyboard.

On Manjaro(based on Arch) it works, directly from the AUR. No changes made.
Greetings.

I bet they will provide the missing library in the repository once 16.04 LTS is released.

fullscreen mode is only available for subscribers..

It's disgusting. You can even buy yourself all the way to max level without playing the game at all. And a ton of people is doing that. Its just toxic and has nothing to do with enjoyment at all.(unless you enjoy spending tons of real money for stuff that makes you not have to do anything and make the gameplay feel more worthless). Even know you can't win runescape. The game indeed has one of the worst pay 2 win models you can find. It's so sad because it was really a great game before the solomon store and treasure hunter ruined the game..

If you really like the mechanics of the game and don't mind graphics i can't recommend Oldschool Rs enough. Its the last bit og remaining common sense we will probaly ever see from jagex.


Last edited by totex on 17 April 2016 at 7:50 am UTC

There are already at least three major things named NXT: Lego Mindstorm, a cryptocurrency and a wrestling show. Do they even google the name they want to use prior to approving it?

Nice i pre-loaded it on steamOS :D

btw to pre-load on steamOS you need other source packages to install most of debain based system :D

i can link it here if you want i got it from a modded source of steamOS :D or you can just download the amd64.deb one

:P and install it that way

PS i got it work without the .deb one i Cant play it yet i have no beta account :(


Last edited by IDNO on 17 April 2016 at 12:00 pm UTC

This will calm down MMORPG's orphans? :P

I am afraid not. Runescape -is- the closest thing to a mainstream MMO Linux has available, but this just shows how desperately Linux needs more MMOs. It's not anywhere near being a major title, even with the most generous of imaginations.

What makes a game "a major title"? RS reaches 100k simultaneous players daily and probably many times that active players. At the moment Twitch says that there are 12k viewers watching Runescape streams, contrast that with 10k watching WoW. Yeah, I know that arguments that can be made that it's still not a major title.. However, I'd say it's much bigger than many people realize.


Last edited by fingers on 17 April 2016 at 12:15 pm UTC

This will calm down MMORPG's orphans? :P

I am afraid not. Runescape -is- the closest thing to a mainstream MMO Linux has available, but this just shows how desperately Linux needs more MMOs. It's not anywhere near being a major title, even with the most generous of imaginations.

What makes game "a major title"? RS has reaches 100k simultaneous players and probably many times that active players. At the moment Twitch says that there are 12k viewers watching Runescape streams, contrast that with 10k watching WoW. Yeah, I know that arguments that can be made that it's still not a major title.. However, I'd say it's much bigger than many people realize.

90% of those streams are Oldschool Runescape. Not Runescape 3 as this article is about.


Last edited by totex on 17 April 2016 at 12:08 pm UTC

This will calm down MMORPG's orphans? :P

I am afraid not. Runescape -is- the closest thing to a mainstream MMO Linux has available, but this just shows how desperately Linux needs more MMOs. It's not anywhere near being a major title, even with the most generous of imaginations.

What makes a game "a major title"? RS reaches 100k simultaneous players daily and probably many times that active players. At the moment Twitch says that there are 12k viewers watching Runescape streams, contrast that with 10k watching WoW. Yeah, I know that arguments that can be made that it's still not a major title.. However, I'd say it's much bigger than many people realize.

I think the current top MMO titles by size of playerbase are

- WoW
- Guild Wars 2
- FF XIV
- Elder Scrolls Online
- Star Wars The Old Republic

A game not in that list is not a major title in my book, because these 5 games each represent a market share vastly greater than anything else has got (as in order of magnitudes greater). This is not saying that smaller games aren't successful. EvE Online is laughably smaller than any of these games but still successful. One of my personal favourites (Skyforge) is also not going to be a Top 5 title anytime soon, either. But I cannot name you -any- genre other than MMOs that does not have any of its landmark representatives ported to Linux.

fullscreen mode is only available for subscribers..

It's disgusting. You can even buy yourself all the way to max level without playing the game at all. And a ton of people is doing that. Its just toxic and has nothing to do with enjoyment at all.(unless you enjoy spending tons of real money for stuff that makes you not have to do anything and make the gameplay feel more worthless). Even know you can't win runescape. The game indeed has one of the worst pay 2 win models you can find. It's so sad because it was really a great game before the solomon store and treasure hunter ruined the game..

If you really like the mechanics of the game and don't mind graphics i can't recommend Oldschool Rs enough. Its the last bit og remaining common sense we will probaly ever see from jagex.

I'll agree that they have pushed the TH too far, however I do not agree that it's "one of the worst pay 2 win models". You'll have to pay a lot... A LOT... to "buy yourself all the way to max level". At the same time it doesn't feel like the game is slowed down to force you to pay extra.

Is it released yet?
Its the 18 in Europe and i still cannot login.

The release will be done in the regular release schedule, so it will be done today morning to noon according to developers.

For major title or not, I'm personally very impressed on how many people seem to be actively playing the game. It isn't as advanced even technology and playstyle whise as WoW or others, but on the other hand, the game focuses in their own things, making it a lot deeper in certain aspects as crafting and skills, where you'll find a lot more to do than in regular AAA MMOs.

For me it points in the direction of old school MMORPGs as Ultima the way it's played and the things you do rather than the more action packed newer MMOs.

My hope goes for that with the NXT client the "allways-there-white-wall" will be gone. They featured this in the videos, so I really hope for it. View distance is horrible in the Java client, even on high settings.


Last edited by STiAT on 18 April 2016 at 6:21 am UTC

Well its live now for me :D i hope its for you guys too, For you is old school down? when i try to access old school it says 404 not found :(

its weird that i can see twitch streams still :D


Last edited by IDNO on 18 April 2016 at 11:33 am UTC