Makoto

Feb 28 2006, 04:02 AM | Post #1

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So, whilst going through tutorials and scripting tips and tricks on a Linux system, I decided to break the monotony and head over to RuneScape. Can't play the game on Kubuntu, but that doesn't really matter at this time.

I look at the rules, and I find a new rule there that I didn't notice before: Rule #15.

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Rule 15 - Advert blocking

You must not deliberately block or hide the adverts which appear above the free version of our game.
If you have advert blocking software please prevent it from blocking adverts on our website. The adverts above the free game are what enable us to keep it free after all!

Whoa. Half of the people I know are already in jeopardy from this rule, and the other half are going to be in a serious uproar.

The rule doesn't really affect me since I am a paying member, but if you don't want to be annoyed by 'Shoot the PSP, get one FREE*' advertisements, then you shouldn't be. In my honest and sincere opinion, I don't feel that Jagex should tell you what to block on your computer, or what not to block. I mean, after all, it is MY computer. I can do what I wish with it.

Opinions?

(Keep in mind that I also know the perspective of Jagex, 'If they block our ads we can't generate revenue from them.' I feel this is indeed a pressing issue but shouldn't be forced on anyone.)

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FireballX301

Feb 28 2006, 04:16 AM | Post #2

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Er.

They can't detect it.

It's a completely unenforceable rule, so ignore it if you want.

As former f2p I specifically left the ads running out of a spirit, if not of camaderie, then of respect of intent, though the ads don't begin to cover the cost of the f2p worlds.

Besides, if you're serious enough about RS to get an ad-blocking client, you should go p2p anyway.

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8o8thekiller

Feb 28 2006, 04:17 AM | Post #3

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how will they ever know if they block it?? i wouldnt consider it as a rule but as a suggestion

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Nawzlew

Feb 28 2006, 04:31 AM | Post #4

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Wow.

Took everything I was gon' say.

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Orangeslay66

Feb 28 2006, 05:33 AM | Post #5

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I agree, I think al the other major rpg sites block ads I dont see why Jagex doesn't do that to.

EDIT: A minor change of thought one can make the point Runescape gives more to non members than any other rpg Wow for example doesn't have a free version.

This post has been edited by Orangeslay66: Feb 28 2006, 05:36 AM

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vadeka

Feb 28 2006, 07:54 AM | Post #6

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QUOTE(Orangeslay66 @ Feb 28 2006, 06:33 AM) [snapback]47197[/snapback]

I agree, I think al the other major rpg sites block ads I dont see why Jagex doesn't do that to.

EDIT: A minor change of thought one can make the point Runescape gives more to non members than any other rpg Wow for example doesn't have a free version.

wow DOES have have a "free" version, you can get a 10day trial from someone who bought the game and if you buy the game theres a 30 day trial included. basicly f2p was intended to be a trial version but they messed it up

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Lozl

Feb 28 2006, 09:31 AM | Post #7

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Kinda logical they don't want that, they have like 115 servers to pay for, and since so many people play that, they get alot of the income to pay for the servers from the ads i think. Yes that makes perfect sense.

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Stubuts0

Feb 28 2006, 11:28 AM | Post #8

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lol i dont really understand this so i sound like a noob but what is f2p ad p2p????

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meteora184

Feb 28 2006, 01:05 PM | Post #9

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they can't detect it, so who cares.

QUOTE(Stubuts0 @ Feb 28 2006, 06:28 AM) [snapback]47206[/snapback]

lol i dont really understand this so i sound like a noob but what is f2p ad p2p????

f2p is "free to play"(non member) P2P is "pay to play"(member)

This post has been edited by meteora184: Feb 28 2006, 01:06 PM

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Loggy

Feb 28 2006, 04:10 PM | Post #10

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They can't do jack about it. There ISN'T a controversey.

Going off topic to the rule that states no real world trading for RS items - they said they have a way of 'tracking' those who do this. How'd they manage that? :\

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shawdan

Feb 28 2006, 04:43 PM | Post #11

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QUOTE(vadeka @ Feb 28 2006, 07:54 AM) [snapback]47200[/snapback]

basicly f2p was intended to be a trial version but they messed it up

no f2p was never meant to be a trial version because for a long long time (around 2 years ?) p2p never existed they desinged it this way to get a lot of people interested before charging for it

also at first you could pay for p2p yearly or 6 monthly this was desinged to raise capital to take on new staff ready for the rs2 project

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Arguous

Feb 28 2006, 05:32 PM | Post #12

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I just use a normal browser to play. When I go on f2p servers, I just window it so I scroll the window down so I don't see the ads. They are still there, not blocked. I just don't see them.

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Mysticallity

Feb 28 2006, 06:01 PM | Post #13

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It's a bit silly to put it as a rule, as it doesn't interfere with the game, except for the income it's generating. Besides, how are people supposed to know of this new hidden rule if they didn't announce it? Wrong move, if you ask me. They could've publicly announce they're not happy with the decreasing revenue.

On the other hand, it does demolish some arguments P2P put forward. It is said P2P pays for all the F2P servers and now, the rule states the ads are what's maintaining F2P alive. I suppose Jagex wanted to protect the money flow.

Then again, P2P could be paying most of the costs.

Me? I block half, see half and I manually stop Jagex's silly ads.

This post has been edited by Mysticallity: Feb 28 2006, 06:03 PM

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Twilight Ray

Feb 28 2006, 09:29 PM | Post #14

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QUOTE(Mysticallity @ Feb 28 2006, 01:01 PM) [snapback]47244[/snapback]

It's a bit silly to put it as a rule, as it doesn't interfere with the game, except for the income it's generating. Besides, how are people supposed to know of this new hidden rule if they didn't announce it? Wrong move, if you ask me. They could've publicly announce they're not happy with the decreasing revenue.

On the other hand, it does demolish some arguments P2P put forward. It is said P2P pays for all the F2P servers and now, the rule states the ads are what's maintaining F2P alive. I suppose Jagex wanted to protect the money flow.

Then again, P2P could be paying most of the costs.

Me? I block half, see half and I manually stop Jagex's silly ads.

It's been a rule for awhile, he just noticed it. Like Swiftswitch used to be illegal, then whatshisface put the ads on it for f2p, and Jagex OK'd it.

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pheonix1091

Feb 28 2006, 10:17 PM | Post #15

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Should have announced the new rule, or people would unknowningly break it, but it's impossible to detect anyway. How could they tell if i scrolled or zoomed in on the ad?

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