OSRS Update - The Old School RuneScape Update

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Yama CAs drop and the tax man comes by. There is also no shortage of blogs, as we learn about the summer sweep-up featuring more elemental weaknesses and flat armour. The silence on Sailing also ends with its first content poll. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:21:17

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Yummy Yama, the Master of Pacts arrives with Oathplate armour, Infernal shale skilling and Jim’s wet cloth. We discuss the genius behind the reward space, drop rates, and whether Torva and Nex are dead. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 53:47

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Poll 84 batch II changes arrive for Sire and CM CoX. The clue scroll discussion returns focusing on the 1-hour timer and stackable clues. Also, Varlamore Fletching rewards and Sins of the Father. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 45:32

Hosts: Shane and Cireon The first batch of poll 84 changes arrive. We also discuss the 2025 Easter event and the comedy that ensued. Then we head back to 2014 with the years we missed featuring wilderness updates, ironman mode, and The Trading Post. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 57:01

Hosts: Shane and Alex 43 Farming Leprechauns and gardeners are updated briefly before the community spoke. The community also spoke about clue scrolls and poll 84. From clue stacking and skips to Zulrah and Challenge Mode Chambers we ask: is the community wrong? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 55:50

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Poll 83 Castle Wars changes arrive with a caveat around plaudits. The Sailing Alpha was a resounding success mostly - we tell you what to watch out for. Then a look at the RuneFest stage sessions and what makes Old School feel like home. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:14:36

Hosts: Shane and Cireon More Poll 83 changes arrive including Crab Slayer, Fairy Rings on the map, and seed packs. Also, is the Tumeken’s Shadow a problem? We discuss how it impacts the Delve Boss rewards. Finally, Cireon’s explainer on 16-bit audio. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:01:28

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Thaxy Sailing’s first public alpha has shipped, bringing the experience of Old School’s first new skill. We share our thoughts from tutorial to training loops and exploration. Also, Sailing as a vessel for new content and what the skill needs before launch. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:29:01

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Varlamore: The Final Dawn’s Delve Boss rewards are back in focus with a new take on the Avernic Treads, The Eye of Ayak, Confliction Gauntlets, and the Demonic Digger. Also we take a look at what Mod North means as Jagex’s new CEO. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 55:55

Hosts: Shane and Cireon RuneFest is back after 5 years. From musical openings to trading cards we share the RuneFest experience. Also, we set sail and describe our first hands on experience with Sailing! High level content is back with the Blood Moon Rises and a new raid! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:20:52

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Royal Titans combat achievements arrive and Old School turns 12. We then discuss RuneFest of years past with all that arrived and the updates that built Old School. From Zeah to Warding we discuss the announcements that had the biggest impact on us. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:08:33

Hosts: Shane and Cireon A few changes to the Royal Titans arrive plus Poll 83 fixes and one key accessibility update. We then head back to 2013 to look at Old School’s origins including the Nightmare Zone, God Wars Dungeon, and the Goblin Raids world event! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:02:19

Hosts: Shane and Cireon The Royal Titans arrive as Old School’s newest mid-level PvM boss. We unpack their mechanics, drops, and what it all means for elemental weakness. We then end the show with the Varlamore polling deadlock and try to figure out what went wrong this time. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 52:01

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Take a seat as we ask: has collection log completionism come to Old School? Also, what do Forestry, the Eldritch Veil and Sailing all have in common? They test whether players trust Old School community collaboration. We discuss why. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 57:50

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Arrkain Leagues V: Raging Echoes is finished. We discuss what we did, expectations, and if our theorycrafting panned out. We also discuss Raging Echoes and how it compares to previous Leagues. And finally, our takeaways and what does the next League look like? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:13:44

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Jagex’s membership survey raises questions about Old School monetization going forward. We unpack the survey, community response, Mod Pips’ response, and discuss what could’ve gone better. Also, the reality of surveys and pitfalls of community rules. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:00:34

Hosts: Shane and Cireon We look back at the year that was for 2024. We discuss quests, skill updates, and combat encounters. While also reflecting on how the game is doing compared to a year ago and where we’re at and where we’re headed. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:08:29

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Game Jam VI delights with Maregubbenes, the Player Owned Lodge, and Chocolate brewing. We also discuss what Fletching may look like in Varlamore: The Final Dawn, December’s Project Zanaris Update, and the 2024 annual survey. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:13:43

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Behind the Scenes of Sailing Volume 2 arrives and we question how Sailing will actually feel. Is the skill going to mainly be about navigating boats or the encounters one will see at sea? Christmas 2024 comes to Old School and we share more Leagues stats. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:09:02

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Francine Poll 83 brings discussion on Castle Wars, the new player experience, and other fixes. We also look at the first stats of Raging Echoes. What’s this year’s meta and did theorycrafting ruin Leagues for everyone? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:17:05

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Leagues V: Raging Echoes gets off to a roaring start setting player records. We discuss our week 1 experiences, the plan so far, relics we’ve worked for and agonized over, regions, and how we’re playing differently this time. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 49:32

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Arrkain Raging Echoes is just a few sleeps away and the theorycrafting has begun. We discuss our initial thoughts about Raging Echoes, what our plans are including regions, masteries, ultimate goals, and the back and forth on relic choice. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:33:00

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Leagues V is on the way and we have our first look at some relics, mechanics, and of course the echoes. Guardians of the Rift receives updates and we get introduced to the Royal Titans. Are they too difficult and do the rewards make sense? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 48:15

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Wrathmaw is no more, is PK’ing next? This week’s PvP survey asks big questions such as: do players understand PvP? And how much risk is too much? But the real question remains unanswered. Also mobile client updates and The Curse of Arrav arrives. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 56:12

Hosts: Shane and Cireon RuneLite forms an integral part of the OSRS experience. We share our top 10 plugins and discuss what they add to the game for each of us. Also this week the top community plugins and why plugins are crucial to Old School’s success. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 54:07

Hosts: Shane and Sk8r Dan Man Project Zanaris is back on this week and we touch base with Sk8r Dan Man and get his views on community servers. We discuss the good and bad it can bring and progress made. Also, the latest on run energy changes and why resting should come to OSRS. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:05:43

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Halloween comes to Old School with pumpkin pixel art, jack-o-lanterns, and a POH scarecrow. We also discuss Hueycoatl and Amoxliatl combat achievements and the Halloween olden days. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 38:10

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Wintertodt changes arrive introducing warmth. Also are Mastering Mixology, Hueycoatl, and the Colossal Wyrm Agility course part of a Varlamore early access experiment? Finally, we discuss Secrets of the North. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 58:54

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Guardians of the Rift changes go to beta and Mastering Mixology sees an update for XP, levels, and points. We also discuss Varlamore’s 4 new quests from The Heart of Darkness to a Death on the Isle; we share our highlights and thoughts on the new quests. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 51:08

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Varlamore part 2 arrives with Mastering Mixology and questions about the reward grind. From potion storage to an undead squirrel and the Tome of Earth we discuss Varlamore’s new goods. Also combat experiences at Hueycoatl and Amoxliatl. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 52:03

Hosts: Shane and Cireon The Wintertodt beta brings changes to warmth, protection of pyromancers, and supply boxes - we sample it and share our thoughts. We also look at the proposed Wrathmaw changes and discuss just who asked for Sandmaw and if this is the right approach at all. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 53:48

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Araxxor combat achievements extend the depth of Old School combat, we briefly look at last man standing, and crystal shard rates are buffed. Also, a questing update on penguins and trolls and Shane’s breakthrough on achievement diaries. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 52:54

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Summer Summit 2024 brings news on Project Zanaris and community servers. We discuss why they’re on the way and what the game may be losing. Also, Varla-MORE brings 2 more expansions plus Wrathmaw, Leagues V, and an update on HD mode and plugins! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:04:41

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Sk8r Dan Man Araxxor comes to Old School and we discuss what makes a Slayer boss and look at fight mechanics. Also, new drops including the Noxious Halberd, Amulet of Rancour, and Aranea boots. Are these boots Araxxor’s hot drop? Also, membership prices go up. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:16:25

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Behind the Scenes of Sailing (Volume 1) brings a new look into the work that has been ongoing with Old School’s newest skill. We discuss navigation, the pitfalls of taking a huge risk with Sailing, and what needs to happen to make Sailing successful. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 51:26

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Poll 82 changes bring offhand torches, saws, and hammers. Also, makeover updates and revisiting the desert quest line. We discuss Contact and Beneath Cursed Sands with their lore, puzzles, and combat. Finally, how Cireon is using the Blood moon armour! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:02:06

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Mahogany homes is streamlined both for building furniture and sipping tea. Animations around the game got a spring cleanup and the lone green pixel of the Trick Emote is no more. Also, Deathmatching, Zalcano, and Slaying demons. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 59:50

Hosts: Shane and Cireon QoL improvements come to Shades of Mort’ton delivering valuable fixes for a 20 year old piece of content. Also make-x for bolt fletching, wilderness agility changes, and a mid-level look at Slayer and our future PvM aspirations. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 50:38

Hosts: Shane and Cireon July’s Official Client update brings news on HD mode, the plugins API, and deprecating the Java client. We then head west for A Kingdom Divided. From Kourend lore, boss fights, and scheming, we discuss the future of Kourend. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 51:57

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Poll 82 brings changes to minigames including Wintertodt, Guardians of the Rift, and more. We discuss questions involving XP, QoL, and how polls come together. Also, another look at While Guthix sleeps rewards and Tormented Demon changes. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:00:48

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Earth While Guthix Sleeps arrives from 2008 and questions abound about its status in 2024.We discuss nostalgia, story telling, combat encounters, and rewards. We ask if it all holds up in 2024 while using weird food analogies. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:01:23

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Game Jam V’s contenders are discussed and promoted from Bingo and Bank Loadouts to POH customizations and Puffins we share our favourites. The gear and skill upgrades have also accumulated and it’s time to go Grandmaster with Song of the Elves. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:14:20

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Shwa We step into the ironman way of life with our guest, Shwa. Shwa tells us about his RuneScape story and his ultimate goal of 99 untrimmed Herblore ironman style. Also this week, run energy changes and our thoughts on the future of the graceful outfit. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 43:56

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Hallowed Sepulchre instances arrive and we discuss single player vs. multiplayer, Carpenters’ Clothing can be used with Mahogany Homes, and Araxxor is coming to OSRS. We discuss Slayer bosses, Venom, and potential gameplay of the Noxious Halberd. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 41:01

Hosts: Shane and Cireon RuneScape Mobile’s user interface gets a fresh coat of paint in the latest beta. We discuss the game’s look and feel, the core RuneScape interface, as well as discoverability with hotkeys and popouts. Also, RuneFest is postponed and our latest adventures. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 40:30

Hosts: Shane and Cireon OSRS tells a circuitous Pride story focused on common ground for everyone. Also, is the community in flames over Flames of Zamorak? We break down this god spell and discuss its degree of fieriness. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 45:09

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Rogie Project Rebalance’s combat changes arrive. Rogie - who has been with Old School since day 1 - shares his Project Rebalance combat thoughts. We discuss his journey, NPC defence, item rebalances, and of course Burning Claws! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 57:14

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Sk8r Dan Man What do untrimmed Slayer, Sailing, and Project Rebalance all have in common? They’re a common thread with our guest, Sk8r Dan Man from Clan Quest, who shares his OSRS adventures. We also look at the While Guthix Sleeps’ rewards. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:12:34

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Sailing’s navigation is experiencing rough waters ahead. We share our present thoughts on Sailing and what it can become. The identity of dragons are also questioned this week while debating the best source of herbs and secondaries. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 44:14

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Project Rebalance’s skilling updates arrive bringing new Agility ideas and a return to some old skills. The Mage Training Arena is also less painful now and we discuss the Varlamore Group Boss. Does the Prayer Regeneration Potion hit the spot? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 41:39

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Game Jam continues with more POH customization options that are truly adored. We look at the collection log, an in-game Bingo system, and submenus. Game Jam also spawned Project Rebalance and we ask has it met expectations and will it have much of an impact? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 59:22