quote lbt10

i might sound stupid but what if the "big update" are just the bull dogs? maybe they think everyone will love em

That would be a quest reward just like the kittens if it ever happened. Even Jagex aren't that stupid.

quote Jagex

We couldn't part from you without mentioning something very, very big on the horizon. The new year brings a stunning new update, and we are so happy with it that we are going to let a few hints trickle out over the next few weeks...

Maybe a new skill is on the horizon

It might be the blood alter hence the trickling.

Or maybe we'll even be able to see the horizon now, such as the sun and all.

They never said anything about putting bulldogs into the game, that was just there in the knowledge base thanking you for using it. They probably put it there to see how many people would comment on it to help them get an idea of how many people actually use the KB. Just my thoughts, and the update will most likely be another Barrows type thing or a new skill, either of which would be freakin' sweet

Its all good.

Referring to the March 2004 BTS, in which they mention a bunch of things, including POH's... I think I may have an idea as to what the big update might be. Here, you can find the page.

If you view the page, you will find that all of those updates have transpired except two... Summoning, and something else. Here is the quote:

quote

Randomly generated scenarios, where a new adventure is generated for you and your friends each time you go on it. Form an adventuring party and go on your own personal quest.

Obviously, this is pure speculation, but I think it is definitely an option, seeing as this would be very, very cool.

Indeed it will be, all the other ones were added, i dont see why this wouldnt.

All of these updates look like it will be an amusing experience once released. I cant wait for the duel arena one so i can kill all my friends, lol. I hope the new big update is some how magical or with creatures, like summoning or a wider variety of pets other then cats. Lets hope these updates don't bring up our hopes and shatter them...

Assist System

Today we introduce a new means for players to help each other: the Assist System. This update allows a lower-level player to 'borrow' the skill levels of a more experienced player, creating objects that they could not before.

To take advantage of the Assist System, right-click on a player you would like help from and select 'Req. assist'. That player can then click a pink message that appears in their chat box, deciding whether or not to offer you assistance.

If the assistance is accepted, you are free to use the skills of the other player, making items and taking advantage of their higher levels. The assisting player receives all of the XP, while you keep all of the items you create. This makes the Assist System a quick and safe way to get help making items!

A hand-in-hand icon will appear at the bottom-right of your screen when you are being assisted:

A good example is making an amulet of Strength. You may have the level 49 Magic to enchant a ruby amulet, but not the 50 Crafting to actually make it. With the Assist System you can safely 'borrow' the skill levels of an expert crafter to cut an uncut ruby. Still using the Assist System, you can then make the ruby amulet at a furnace with a gold bar, an amulet mould and ball of string. With the use of an Enchant Level 3, you can turn your ruby amulet into an amulet of Strength.

The Assist System can be used with the following skills:

• Construction
• Cooking
• Crafting
• Farming
• Fishing
• Fletching
• Herblore
• Hunter
• Magic
• Mining
• Runecrafting
• Smithing
• Woodcutting

Notes:

• You can adjust your filters to allow or disallow any assist requests.
• You can earn a maximum of 30,000 experience in any 24-hour period by assisting people.
• You cannot assist someone with a quest, an Achievement Diary (they will not be able to mark a task complete if they were assisted in this way) or a minigame.

Summary

• A way to use the high levels of someone who is willing to help!
• Simply right-click on a player and choose 'Req. assist' to start.

Read the Knowledge Base article here to read more about this system.


In other news...

Some of the children in Meyerditch and Burgh de Rott were missed out from the NPC update. They have been revisited by the Makeover Mage who has given them a more consistent look.

The time-out in the Duel Arena has been reduced to 30 minutes from the previous 60 minutes. We feel this is more than enough time to defeat your opponent with whatever method you agreed upon!

We've also updated the stat icons in the skills tab. They now have a more detailed look, while maintaining their classic characteristics.

[size=1][color=#666666]This message was edited by ACY3 on Nov 05 2007.

Seems pretty decent. Tested out the assist system and it seems to work really well. I can see it being widely used from now on..

As for the new stat icons, I guess I'll get used to them pretty quickly. Some of the old ones looked better, yet for others some of the new ones look better, so overall can't really complain.

The new stats icons, for those who otherwise wouldn't get a glimpse til they get home or whatever:



Like the new RC one, very mystic glow.

This message was edited by curt connors on Nov 05 2007.

If you go to the article for this, it shows a level 126 "A"
and he is right clicked
Walk Here - A
Follow - A
Req Assist- A
Report Abuse - A

maybe they're also going to add that? It'll make reporting a whole lot easier for weird names.

Yeah I noticed that, and it would be a great update for all those morons calling themselves ! 1 sk 8 and similar

Seems very nice the assistent option but
not a lot of ppl will need the higher lvl'd skills,
just one friend with the patience to help u .

For example ask a lvl 99 construction to help u and boost
your house to the max while having lvl 1 yourself.

plus u can not do anything else while u are helping them besides from chatting.

the news skill icons look nice tho

Sounds very useful - liking the new skill graphics and smith x also.

Gribbz can i borrow your 99 mage