[Fragged]

I was in Lumbridge the other day and I noticed (not for the first time) that the top floor with the bank had lots of cannon guarding the castle. I was thinking, if Runescape cities have wall-mounted cannons and adventurers have dwarf cannons, why can't there be smaller gunpowder weapons like muskets?

It wouldn't be a new skill, just an add-on to Range that has its owned unique ability, like how bows can fire fast and crossbows can be used with shields. I think the best ability could be long-range or armor penetration like diamond bolts(e). The animation would be fast, but not as fast as firing a crossbow or a bow. The player would load (it would show the player shoving a bullet down the barrel with a ramrod, which would take about 3 to 4 seconds) then fire, which would only show the smoke coming out of the barrel, not the ammunition (arrows) like when you fire bows.

The gun, a very large musket, would be wielded with two hands (duh ) and it could be made using the Fletching skill. The gun would be made out of wood while the barrel would be made out of metals, like how a rune c-bow is made with a yew stock and rune limbs. The ammunition would also be made out of metals. Since the gun can shoot through most heavy armor there would have to be a special kind of Ranged armor that provides a strong defense from gunpowder attacks. Note that this would not include protection from cannonballs( ). The attack power would be larger than bows or c-bows, but not that much larger.

What do you think, would gunpowder weapons have a place in Runescape's medieval society, or would it be too overpowered compared to other skills?

[AlchemyHawk]

i think this is an interesting idea but I must have to say no. Guns just don't seem to fit in runescape and that would change the entire approach of the game I think. Also some parents (like mine) don't like guns and would make me quit if I played a game that was a shooter game.

[Kinny]

I don't like it. Pretty much what Alchemy_18 said, since I don't believe it fits in well with the atmosphere of the game. I also feel the same way about the cannon.

[Goalie]

I think I understand what you mean. At first i thought you meant only cannons on top of Lumbridge that you can fire, but that would be pointless. But to be honest, I actually like this idea, it would be a great fit in to the game, but you couldn't make it too powerful.

[Jessiiica]

No.

Bows > Guns

[AlchemyHawk]

Jessiii, on Nov 16 2008, 01:41 PM, said:

No.

Bows > Guns

I agree.

[Fragged]

Jessiii, on Nov 16 2008, 10:41 AM, said:

No.

Bows > Guns

Why do you think that is?

It's definitely not true in real life.

Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

Also, i was thinking about what Alchemy said about the parents not liking the use of guns. I thought of that too when I was writing this topic. Maybe instead of a wide range of different level guns there could be only one type of gun, which would require a really high Range level to wield and is extremely hard to get. It would be kinda like dragon full helms or the different spirit shields.

Your opinions are appreciated, but please state why you think guns are a good/bad idea.

[AlchemyHawk]

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

[Kinny]

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

Wow, way to just give in.

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Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

RuneScape is more of a fantasy game; Jagex moderators have stated on the forums that although there are medieval influences, the game is not set in medieval times.

And besides, Jagex really hasn't set time periods and ages similar to ours in the game.

[AlchemyHawk]

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 04:44 PM, said:

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

Wow, way to just give in.

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Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

RuneScape is more of a fantasy game; Jagex moderators have stated on the forums that although there are medieval influences, the game is not set in medieval times.

And besides, Jagex really hasn't set time periods and ages similar to ours in the game.

[Fragged]

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 01:44 PM, said:

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

Wow, way to just give in.

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Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

RuneScape is more of a fantasy game; Jagex moderators have stated on the forums that although there are medieval influences, the game is not set in medieval times.

And besides, Jagex really hasn't set time periods and ages similar to ours in the game.

Runescape has magic, unlike the real world. Obviously this would affect how advanced it is. The people of Runescape might have a timeline that is based on fantasy ideas like magic instead of technology, if they even think about it.

[Goalie]

Fragged, on Nov 16 2008, 06:32 PM, said:

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 01:44 PM, said:

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

Wow, way to just give in.

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Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

RuneScape is more of a fantasy game; Jagex moderators have stated on the forums that although there are medieval influences, the game is not set in medieval times.

And besides, Jagex really hasn't set time periods and ages similar to ours in the game.

Runescape has magic, unlike the real world. Obviously this would affect how advanced it is. The people of Runescape might have a timeline that is based on fantasy ideas like magic instead of technology, if they even think about it.

Do you mean that Runescape is farther ahead in the timeline then us?

[Fou]

You have to understand too that there was no Air Guitars during this set in time either.

I think it would be terribly over-powered and while it would take some time to load and shoot, it would be very powerful.

[AlchemyHawk]

Matt_91, on Nov 16 2008, 08:40 PM, said:

You have to understand too that there was no Air Guitars during this set in time either.

I think it would be terribly over-powered and while it would take some time to load and shoot, it would be very powerful.

Well if takes a long time to shoot but still is powerful it is fair right? if there was tons of different kinds that wouldn't be right becuase I don't think rs is meant for guns but one powerful but slow gun wouldn't be that bad.

[Kinny]

Fragged, on Nov 16 2008, 08:32 PM, said:

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 01:44 PM, said:

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

Wow, way to just give in.

Quote

Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

RuneScape is more of a fantasy game; Jagex moderators have stated on the forums that although there are medieval influences, the game is not set in medieval times.

And besides, Jagex really hasn't set time periods and ages similar to ours in the game.

Runescape has magic, unlike the real world. Obviously this would affect how advanced it is. The people of Runescape might have a timeline that is based on fantasy ideas like magic instead of technology, if they even think about it.

Magic =/= technological advancements.

[Paracropolis]

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:59 PM, said:

Also some parents (like mine) don't like guns and would make me quit if I played a game that was a shooter game.

lol

Guns are exactly the same as that bronze dagger you pick up on tutorial island.

[AlchemyHawk]

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 11:40 PM, said:

Fragged, on Nov 16 2008, 08:32 PM, said:

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 01:44 PM, said:

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

Wow, way to just give in.

Quote

Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

RuneScape is more of a fantasy game; Jagex moderators have stated on the forums that although there are medieval influences, the game is not set in medieval times.

And besides, Jagex really hasn't set time periods and ages similar to ours in the game.

Runescape has magic, unlike the real world. Obviously this would affect how advanced it is. The people of Runescape might have a timeline that is based on fantasy ideas like magic instead of technology, if they even think about it.

Magic =/= technological advancements.

I don't understand what you are saying?

Paracropolis, on Nov 17 2008, 01:32 AM, said:

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:59 PM, said:

Also some parents (like mine) don't like guns and would make me quit if I played a game that was a shooter game.

lol

Guns are exactly the same as that bronze dagger you pick up on tutorial island.

Well not really, I have knives in my kitchen (as big as daggers or bigger) but I do see your point. They are weird that ..

[Gjuice]

its seems liek a good idea but then again guns on rs just seems to start to change it to end up like another game

[AlchemyHawk]

Gjuice, on Nov 17 2008, 10:09 AM, said:

its seems liek a good idea but then again guns on rs just seems to start to change it to end up like another game

that is why there should be only 1 type of gun.

[Kinny]

Alchemy18, on Nov 17 2008, 09:12 AM, said:

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 11:40 PM, said:

Fragged, on Nov 16 2008, 08:32 PM, said:

Kinny, on Nov 16 2008, 01:44 PM, said:

Alchemy18, on Nov 16 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

I think you have put a lot of time into this. I don't like the idea of guns in runescape but one gun that is high-leveled and hard to get would be kind of cool, I like that idea!

Wow, way to just give in.

Quote

Btw, if you look at Runescape compared to a timeline of technology, it would be moving away from Medieval and leaning closer towards Colonial, which is the era when smaller, more mobile guns were created.

RuneScape is more of a fantasy game; Jagex moderators have stated on the forums that although there are medieval influences, the game is not set in medieval times.

And besides, Jagex really hasn't set time periods and ages similar to ours in the game.

Runescape has magic, unlike the real world. Obviously this would affect how advanced it is. The people of Runescape might have a timeline that is based on fantasy ideas like magic instead of technology, if they even think about it.

Magic =/= technological advancements.

I don't understand what you are saying?

You said the presence of magic in RuneScape would influence how advanced it is, and then said magic may change as technology does over time. How can you compare magic to technology?