The Prayer Beast

They are one of the most lethal killers out there, the G Maul Prayer Beast.  Before the G Maul spec nerf, they were really lethal, but still they are pretty powerful, and are starting to make a come back.

Required Skills

• Str: 50
• Att: 50
• Def: 0
• Prayer: 31

Those are the minimums you will need to be a serious threat in PvP fighting.  Minimums to wield the G Maul are 50 att and str, keep def at zero to minimize your combat lvl, and prayer at 31 for Ultimate Str.

Outfit:

1. Iron Full
2. Cape – 600gp
3. Amulet of Strength
4. Granite Maul – 130k
5. Explorer’s Ring – Lumby Achievement Diaries
6. Monk Robe Top – Prayer Guild (535gp from GE)
7. Anti-Dragon shield – King of Lumby (289gp from the GE)
8. Monk Robe Bottom – Prayer Guild (485 from the GE)
9. Safety Gloves – Stronghold of Player Safety
10. Fighting Boots – Stronghold of Security

Total outfit cost:

About 150k.  If you want to spend the time, pick up the free stuff, but it is all pretty cheap.

Inventory:

PK food and  Zammy Brews.  At the cost of <250 per dose, they offer the str and att bonus of Super pots at 1/10 the price, and prayer bonus.  They do have an HP and def penalty, but at 1 def, it doesn’t matter so gobble a fish to heal up after every shot.

Carry a rune scimmy.  Twice as fast, and hits higher than a maul.  Wound them, then pull out the maul and Quick Smash ‘em to death.

Turbo Tip:

It is easier to buy the materials for Zammy Brews and ask for an assist than it is to buy them.

I have gone through a clue combination consisting of 3 Saradomin Mages and then a Zamorak Mage followed by a puzzle box, receiving next to nothing for my work. I just finished a clue this evening consisting of 2 puzzle boxes, 2 emote clues, 2 Saradomin Mages and several anagram/speak to/riddle clues. My reward for a half hour to 45 minutes of work? 14 Lobsters, a pair of Black D’hide Chaps, a Magic Shortbow and some Nature Runes.

What solutions could be implemented to fix this frustrating problem? There are several possible ways to fix the issue:

Solution #1 - Tie specific clues to specific rewards. This is probably the worst solution, seeing as the goal of Treasure Trails is to be random. To implement this system would mean if you got a clue you could check what you would get and decide based on that whether to do the clue or not. Prices would become screwed up as a result of the excess/scarcity of certain items, which Jagex certainly doesn’t want.

Solution #2 - Eliminate Treasure Trails. Instead, give monsters that previously dropped Treasure Trails level appropriate drops. Level 3 clue droppers would instead drop Level 3 rewards. Again the issue with solution, as with solution #1, is that people would kill only the monsters that gave the best rewards, causing prices to fluctuate.

Solution #3 - Leave it. People get rich all the time, and the economy stays balanced out. Self-explanatory, but I’m obviously not in favor of this solution. Jagex probably is however, seeing as it requires the least bit of work on their part to keep the system running.

Solution #4 - A complete overhaul of the system. Change the way the clues work, add new levels of rewards (because honestly, Ranger Boots should not be a level 2 clue), and change the difficulty level in each level and lessen the amounts of monsters that drop clues. That way the rarest items would be the hardest to obtain, and the more common items would be easier to obtain. Obviously there would be some price fluctuation, but overall it would be minimal compared to the any other solution besides #3.

Now, is it likely that solutions #1, 2, and 4 will happen? Probably not. As I stated in Solution #3, Jagex seems happy with doing the least amount of work to keep the (flawed) system running, and what Jagex wants goes. If we’re lucky something will change, but hell, thats how Treasure Trails work, and we all know how that has worked out for me.

Noob Sponsorship is an idea that would solve various problems but first I will explain the concept. You find yourself a noob (lvl 3) and you sponsor him. For each level he gains you pay him 100 gold pieces. Now everyones reaction to this “What’s in it for me?”. Well nothing is the answer unless it makes you feel good, if your one of those people. However ever if a player gained 50 levels that’s only 5,000. Not so bad.

This concept could solve many problems if it caught on. No longer would these inexperienced players come begging for nothing. They will get free money but need to earn it. If your still tight about this idea then think of this. Soon the player will realise 100gp doesn’t cover there needs. They won’t bother you for the money after a while. By this time they are no longer “noobs”. They have a fair knowledge of what the games about and how to play.

This is kind of like looking after the young. Until they are all grown up and ready to leave home. You can also have bunches of them on the go, kinda like your own herd of noobs or whatever It could also be argued that it’s like Star Wars. Taking on a Padawan Learner and then teaching him everything you know so that one day he can become better than you and your then his slave.

Well not quite, but if you see through the simile you will see that what I’m saying is that eventually he can teach you things later on. If your stuck on a quest you have someone you can ask, “Oh Noobieeeee…”:p

People who are above average IQ may read this and go “Nut, what a load of junk.” BUT people with higher IQ than them can see this as a financial advantage, Mwahahah no more details about this.

So come on down to the Noob Sponsorship Club today, our office is located in the courtyard of Lumbridge castle where there are plenty of people waiting. The selection process usually takes about 30 seconds and is completely free of charge.

Seriously though people should get themselves there very own noob today, you might even enjoy it!

It certainly has been some time since my last article. I am terribly sorry for the unexpected hiatus! However, I am back and I am here with a present.

Speaking of presents, I want to present a very special presentation that will hopefully present to me some very presentable responses from you!

I am very happy to announce that The Runescape Blog has made its first Vlog (Video Blog!) and we are possibly the first Runescape-centered blog to do so! It is quite a large video, around thirty-five minutes long and i have embedded it below. Enjoy!

If you did not already know I am going to describe to you the sort of fun you can have at the house parties in world 31, Rimmington. These have been a big part of my life as a Runescaper because they are simply so exciting! Each time I enter a dungeon I know, due to the thousands of different variables, that I am going to have a completely new experience each time. The best part is that I know every time I will have fun!

As recently stated, there are many variable situations included in a session of ‘house partying’ in RS and because of this I found it difficult to write a succinct article about it. However, I came up with the idea of videoing myself partaking in my favorite past-time of all; this has allowed me to cut out much of the heavy information that was weighing down my old article.

Now that all of this has been said, let us get down to the real business of partying!

The fundamentals of house parties.

Such fundamentals are:

• The roles of different players (e.g pkers: mages, rangers, meleers, tankers, pures) or; (skillers, people who are using different furnishings found in the house/dungeon for skills) or; (party-hosts or people who are achieving a goal, these players are usually the hosts of the dungeon/house and are inviting people in to share their achievement.)
• The fact that if you are in the dungeon/combat ring, you are most likely going to be attacked.
• The fact that you are most likely going to encounter mean spirited people who will try to annoy you; just ignore them :).
• The fact that you are definitely going to have some form of enjoyment!

House parties are dynamic.

In every party you will see different:

• House layouts (including dungeon layouts!)
• Monsters
• Furnishings
• People
• Parties
• and the list goes on and on…

Because of this each party is different to the last!

How to gain maximum enjoyment from the party:

Bring friends!

I can not stress how important this is! Going to a party on RS without your friends is not only rude but it is also very boring! Not only is it more fun with friends but it opens up the party for you for several reasons:

• You get to share the experience which creates memories… memories strengthen friendships!
• You can team up on other people and completely decimate them :-p
• You can have fun battles against each other to see who can claim victory!
• amongst many other things… you are going to have to find out for yourselves!

Utilise a strong arsenal of weapons and armour

This is another very important point that I must stress. If you bring poor weapons and armour you will get killed far too often. It is in your best interests to purchase the best weapons and armour you can afford so that you can do your best in the dungeon! (Looking cool also goes a long way with some of the people who go to house parties :-p!)

Have your wits about you

House parties are fun, however, they can also be the breeding ground for fighting. Make sure you do your best to steer clear from this sort of behaviour… if you cause a fight the best thing you can do is to just ignore it!

Don’t be too serious

Dying is not shameful, nor is it annoying. Don’t flame other people if they kill you and you respawn outside the portal. Just accept that you did not win…. that time :D!

To sum this article up:

• House parties are fun!
• Bring friends, good weapons and armour, your wits and your happy face to have the most fun!
• I hope to see you at some House parties in the near future!

Now go watch the video!

Ta ta for now :-).

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