While this video is cool and all, I still can’t believe you saved all those orphans from that fire last week all while carrying that box of newborn puppies too. What a stand up guy!
Maybe you are but yoy are in the minority. Few people are willing to pay e.g. 50 for an in-game cosmetic, but when the company hides the cost behind random chance where the average cost is 50 relatively more people will buy it. This is the reason why companies love loot boxes so much
I'm glad this was shared in the OSRS subreddit too. I'm concerned the questions regarding upping the membership price might lead some of them to go "what? Pass. Not like this effects me" but I'm hoping they realize it really does. OSRS's success is dependent on RS3 succeeding too, it's the same company. I actually voted yes on the "would you pay more for membership if we completely removed mtx?" mainly because I am concerned they wouldn't even consider removing it if they didn't think they could buffer some of that loss by doing this. I get a decent value out of being able to play both games on one subscription, but agree with OSRS players that being able to play both AT THE SAME TIME on one subscription would make that more viable. Split screen OSRS and RS3 I would absolutely do on a daily basis. I play both sides, so I always come out on top!
What really baffles me is why did they end up removing Yak Track? It wasn't perfect and it still had pay to skip elements, but a few changes to it and I wouldn't mind it at all. If they can bring that back and make it way less of a grind, then it would be fine.
i also like the idea that premier membership gave you pretty much double rewards. so even if you were like a bond player,. you’d buy extra bonds to buy premier club membership
Honestly, even the final iteration of hero pass in the end turned out to be quite nice and enjoyable to the point that I personally preferred it over the yak in spite of all the initial controversy.
They probably got scared by the backlash from the hero pass and didn't want to try their luck with Yak Track anymore. It was not very popular amongst players especially since it got grindier with every iteration
"Sorry for being late on covering the biggest development in one of the number one thing I talk about on this channel, I was too busy actually getting laid." - Protoxx 2024
Protoxx has been one of the FEW content creators that when he uploads, I always make an effort to watch. His content is so consistently good, and based on his integrity and honesty. He's down to earth and real with people, and I appreciate that in a world that so often, ISN'T those things -- he's a good person! You've chosen well, unnamed girlfriend! Stay cool, you two!
hey man, thanksyou for getting me off the streets last year. I'm writing this on my new phone, i got a job now and ive just been approved for a new apartment. you really are a great guy
The problem with removing MTX in 2024 is that the damage has already been done, there are thousands of accounts that have artifically boosted themselves, which has only snowballed into a bigger problem over time. 10 years later and with it only just being addressed, that's far too late for the removal to have any impact at this point. Players ranging from new to mid game will never catch up if it's removed, and they should be allowed to benefit from this in the same way the community has for the last 10 years. It's not like we can go back in time and remove all of the bought xp and boosted accounts, so removing MTX would make no sense. Even if we dislike it as a community, and even if you don't engage with TH yourself, we need to keep it around for those still under 2500 total. Game integrity is already in the mud, would be a shame if the ultra late game 5.8b pvmers who don't even benefit from TH anymore took it away from people who still rely it whilst having directly benefitted from it for so long themselves.
Careful what you wish for, if they remove TH then what would they replace it with? Would it be worse? More predatory? If there isnt anything there, do they increase bond prices again? Just something to think about.
This exctly is my fear. They will remove TH, increase membership price using that as the excuse, then introduce Keldagrim Roulette, the new gambling MTX that's just like TH (which is exactly what they did with the predecessor of TH, the Squeal of Fortune)
The reason Jagex is considering removing TH is because the new UK government leadership (as well as the larger EU) is cracking down on gambling in video games. If Jagex decides to go through with this, raising the price of bonds and membership to make up for the loss of revenue from removing gambling, it'll be a one-and-done thing. They're backed into a corner and weighing their options.
I knew Protoxx came from the Netherlands (I'm from Belgium), and I had kind of a crush on him even though I don't even really know how he looks like (but I have seen some pics on google, just not sure if real). But yeah, it was some "e-celeb" kind of crush, but I would sometimes have these "celebrity" fantasy moments with my self with meeting Protoxx and falling in love, hahaha. But now I know he has someone that loves him as much as I think I would love him, and that's a great thing to hear! Happy for you both!
Imagine if this was done 10+ years ago, It would feel so good grinding XP, I hate so much that I have 120 Woodcutting and I barely touched a tree, it was all lamped from daily keys. Game integrity is already ruined, but better late than never
I like the treasure hunter system for the fun factor, for me it was never about the xp/lamps/stars. Its just fun to see what a batch of keys will actually pull out for luck. The fun stuff is like pulling a x5 purple silverhawk feather or something crazy like a ton of springs for the cleaner. Im still gonna go around and do agility courses eventually but it was just fun to pull those out. People probably shouldnt need to be buying keys for cosmetics though as solomon's store already covers that all. I will say i dont know the common amount people will spend on keys, but usually i will get the 25 or 75 keys once every few months.
Bank boosters are actually a decent value in RS3 in my experience with other MMOs. Final Fantasy XIV for example makes you pay MONTHLY for extra space and you only have 280 slots by default. In a game that has an outrageous amount of materials and how they often interlink with other crafting skills, its feels unreasonable to do crafting without it.
Protoxx is the type of guy to save a family of ducks crossing a busy highway, ensuring each one gets safely to the other side while providing a running commentary that's both informative and amusing. His kindness and humor truly make the world a better place.
Ive been playing for 20 years this october. This is the first time i went out of my way to take a survey. I then wrote an essay to them about my thoughts and left them my ingame name, actual name, and personal email if they want to discuss the subject further. My general opinion is bonds are the only thing that should be sold ingame. Gold selling will always exist and Jagex might as well be the benefactor of it. Everthing else buyable xp and cosmetics: must go. Treasure keys must go. I should not be able to get 99 necromancy incidentally from dialy keys and leveling other skills. Hope this is evidence they are ready to finally move in the right direction. At most bonus xp but not direct xp.
More so, It shouldn't be possible to level up a skill you haven't even unlocked, It's possible to get 99 necromancy without even doing the quest for the skill.
@jasonvors1922 I know. The first time I entered Um was to collect my cape (I got the keys during a 120 archeology grind). I play in legacy mode so I let it happen...
NO. NO pay to win. NO exceptions. Bonds allows you to buy progress with real money. It also accelerates the early game. NO. Stop falling for goal post shifting tactics.
As far as i'm concerned (as someone who's played since 2001) Paying for XP is a non-issue at this point, specifically in RS3. The damage is already done, and has already been done since SQoF was added in the first place. But, I will say that in a game which revolves around world-building and quests I am *not* a fan of cosmetic overrides much less PAID cosmetics. It ruins the asthetic and teme of any game, and the design of non-cosmetic items will always suffer; which in turn makes the games world suffer itself. And at this point the entire game *should* be a F2P model with a *hefty* hit to non-members XP gains beyond certain skill levels and having daily trade limits (have to stop bots somehow). At the very least it lets new players try everything out (and it would increase player retention), while active members can finally use more characters without being bilked every month.
I was stuck under a building after a tornado and just when i thought it was over protoxx drank his tea and dissipated the tornado and lifted me up from the rubble #hero
I don't really mind TH and MTX but that's only because I've gotten accustomed to them. They just exist in the game the same way boss pets that make annoying noises exist. I think they never should've been added to the game in the first place, but once it became clear they were going to stay, I just ignored them. They should merge the Yak Coin shop with the Marketplace though.
At this point it is completely unrealistic for them to be able to remove treasure hunter without increasing membership cost or off setting it somewhere else.
They have the Solomon Store ffs! They can add so much value there, like custom interface themes (colors, icons, cursors), new Combat Animations, PVM/Skilling Bundles, Legendary Pets, Cosmetics... If they made Runecoins their primary Premium Currency, and gave them just enough value to substitute TH, I'm sure the game would still thrive. Because those purchases would offer something for everyone, and having a set price tag over gambling for a reward, is what a majority of people would like to see.
To be honest I wouldn't mind them throwing bonds in for runecoins, but have them be a bit more expensive then normally direct buying them. The reason is because of any partnerships they do that give free coins out (prime partnership and the like) could still net more bonds into the game, and hopefully drive some pricing down marginally for gp
It seems there's a number of people who agree with you, but another group (as big as the first one) who pin the problem unto you, and would rather see Increased Membership Prices.
@@Kranon Why pay for increased membership? I remember it was about $9 in the States years ago. It's up to about $12 already. Hell, if everything keeps increasing then why are our checks/money not increasing to the rise of already increasing prices.
Each of my three accounts yielded jagex $575 aud worth of bonds for the bankspace + first year sub, alongside $690 aud a year of upkeep between them, if I buy into a GIM account and immediately upgrade the bank space that's another $575 along with 3 renewals of premier this autumn. I don't buy TH on any of them, people who say jagex needs to increase the sub costs to offset the loss of TH are out of their minds. If you buy the new WoW expansion next month + a 1 year sub to go with it that's only $270 aud, the bank space is free.
Protoxx back at it again with the #1 quality RS content, and giving back to the community. This reminds me of the time he built a homeless shelter with his bare hands in 1 day. What a superhero!
Protoxx is the type of guy who would definitely put his priorities in real life before the rs grind. A true xp waster, but probably pretty dedicated to whatever is going on irl.
I actually like TH. I enjoy being able to spend a little to get a boost so I don't have to spend as much time grinding. I have no desire to spend 200 hours working on one skill when I really only have time to play on like weekends. If I wanted to do that, I'd be playing osrs.
No skill in RS3 takes 200 hours to max, not even close. Skilling is the point of this game, why pay to skip it? Why do you play the game if you don't want to play the game?
I quit my main to play ironman years ago because I hated that i couldn't disable the squeel of fortune as a recurring pop-up lol. If they added an option to stop the TH pop-up from appearing every time I log in or hop worlds then I'd play my old main again.
This survey was a challenge. I view it as an Ironman and soon to be Group Ironman. The reason why I switched to the game mode is the sense of accomplishment on the game modes high scores. I know Ive earned my spot amongst my peers and not bought my way.
Probable why there were questions about increasing membership prices. They could get money from what they would have earned on average through MTX and pass it onto the membership costs.
Then people would complain the game got too expensive and, ultimately, end up leaving. And therefore, the game's Playerbase would remain the same, because those who come back because MTX is no longer in game, would match the number of people who left because the game now costs 20$
@@KranonI doubt that many people will come back to the game just because a removal of micro transactions plus even if they did they wouldn’t stay long at such an increase of a membership costs. If anything you’ll see a surge for a couple of months then it would probably drop significantly lower than it already is
You and I pretty much answered the questions the same. I've played for 23 years. I don't really care about xp anymore. I would like to see more cosmetics, but not through treasure hunter. I haven't acutally spent money on this game in about 15 years. I for one liked the surveys for keys. In the last 2 years I have earned over 5k keys and 3k runecoins from those surveys just on my main. I know I'm in the minority when it comes to this, but its all about how you answer the surveys. You need to tell them what they wanna hear. Thanks for the vid!
Do you think they'd consider some more Fresh start worlds, with no TH/MTX. (Maybe permanent) To test the waters on getting new players into the game, either returning or new.
There is some merit to this. The issue many people have is that RS3 is already tainted by MTX, even if they remove it all there are thousands of players that bought their way to max total/120s/max xp. I think adding permanent fresh worlds (after MTX was removed) would attract players that don't mind the game/combat system but want hiscores to have integrity (so mainly former RS3 players)
@@ProtoxxGaminggood thing we have the official RS Cookbook now available for purchase at the Official Jagex Merch Store! Haha, no but seriously, I'd sub to Chef Protoxx in a heartbeat.
I really wouldn't mind if we could go for an option to get membership on jagex account level. Paying abit more but get all your accounts member. Even having upgradeable things like rune metrics, more presets in the bank and ability bars. Real QOL stuff. Heck I would pay alot more for all those options included vs Premier monthly costs calculated
When the survey thing was at its peak like 3 yrs ago. I got a new bank account to use as a dummy account for this. I put in 100 in it and then signed up for all the surveys and had hundreds and even a 1k keys from the surveys. After I got keys I closed the bank account and that was that.
I quit for several years upon the initial introduction of mtx but came back after being told about bonds. I currently play the game by using in game currency to purchase bonds, which I like the ability to do, but if they removed mtx would bonds go away too?
What I’ve never understood is, gambling is a offence in the game, yet they have treasure hunter. People that have addictions are guaranteed to spend a lot of money on TH just to “try” and get the item they want that is under 1% chance …
I think a major problem in the community is a ton of people only care for bossing content and dont get hyped around new quests and lore. Jagex used to release a quest either once a month or once every other month and now its down to like 3 quests a year. I'd love more of the short and sweet quests to fill in some of the gaps of space instead of TH promos.
I generally voted positive on MTX. I know this will make all of you seethe but it pays for the updates and the damage has already been done so no point in reversing it. People should be allowed to spend their money the way they want as long as it doesnt interfere with other players. >B-b-b-but think abou tthe gambling addicts They should get pshychological help
Your condescending and mocking attitude is as bad if not worse than that of the people that hate treasure hunter I don't hate people that spend money on microtransactions, as I agree that people have the right to spend their money as they wish, but let's get something straight: You aren't better than other players just becuse you spend more money on the game. You don't maintain this game or its updates, you aren't a benefactor of players that don't spend on microtransactions. Your money goes to the profits of the shareholders and executives, and there's nothing wrong with that because that's how the system works, but don't kid yourself into thinking your money funds extra updates or that you're doing a service to the community by spending extra
@@exantiuse497are you slow, people spending money on treasure hunter is why we get content updates. If it weren’t for it the game would be dead as it probably wouldn’t be turning a profit. Ergo no more reason to keep updating the game.
My biggest issue (not only) with MTX in Runescape, is how there is way too much of it. All the development time wasted on shitty treasure hunter promotions and stuff, just sucks. The game desperately needs more resources to keep the game fun and relevant, and getting rid of TH would free up time/resources for them to work on actual content that has value- and brings fun to players. And who knows, when Treasure hunter is gone, instead of being treated as one of their main ways to make (more) money - they can work on goals to make more money, by being creative and inspired to bring us more actual fun content, instead of treasure hunter stuff/promo's. I believe this to be essential for the long-term health of the game, and I feel like they'll make more money (long-term) by making the game better and more fun.
The questions in the survey feel weirdly worded. That said, i wish they didn't exclude the 3rd category of treasure hunter items: utility rewards. Not the protean items, not the skilling or combat dummies. The things like silver hawk feathers, magic note paper, springs. Those are now a core part of rs3, regardless of how they started their existence. That said, for the purposes of this comment, i rarely buy $20-30 of keys for obtaining cosmetics from th. Those wings in the latest promo are really nice. The diamond ruby emerald outfit promos also got me - but it's nice to have the cosmetic unlock guaranteed with the reward of the diamond tier chest. I miss the Solomon store being the best method of getting outfits. Those that could be recolored are great.
9:17 I don't know if they've ever done something like this, but imagine they did a "free week" that allowed F2P players to try P2P. I very rarely had the chance to pay for membership between 2008-2016, but the 2 or 3 months I did have membership, I really enjoyed the content--It encouraged me to eventually come back and pay for a subscription once I had my own money to spend 😂
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Protox is the kind of guy who will make tea for you and blow on it until its cool enough not to burn your tongue
While this video is cool and all, I still can’t believe you saved all those orphans from that fire last week all while carrying that box of newborn puppies too. What a stand up guy!
Protoxx the type of guy to wake people up just to tell them he's going to sleep. Roasted.
My problem is jagex spends all these resources partying paying into ponzi schemes while ignoring their players
We ask for quests real content nope more daily chores in GTA 5 kids at least have style what's the style here life support
@@svenmsandity3973 brother are you schizo
@@shemmy1493 most RS players are these days
@@shemmy1493 are you a projective trump supporter with no morals or bains
Protoxx da type of guy to make his girl train his skills for him
Hey now that's just good sense! No exp waste!
Isn't that Settled?
thanks for saving my dog from an avalanche the other day Protoxx, a true real life hero
Protoxx the type of guy who doesn't abandon something even when things are looking rough. Consistent and dedicated
Honestly I'd be more willing to drop $50 on an outfit I see in store over dropping $50 on keys for a chance at getting one or 2 pieces
Maybe you are but yoy are in the minority. Few people are willing to pay e.g. 50 for an in-game cosmetic, but when the company hides the cost behind random chance where the average cost is 50 relatively more people will buy it. This is the reason why companies love loot boxes so much
Absolutely nobody will pay $50 for a skin. At most I will pay is $10. But I want all my weapons to have a cosmetic and my character.
I'm glad this was shared in the OSRS subreddit too. I'm concerned the questions regarding upping the membership price might lead some of them to go "what? Pass. Not like this effects me" but I'm hoping they realize it really does. OSRS's success is dependent on RS3 succeeding too, it's the same company.
I actually voted yes on the "would you pay more for membership if we completely removed mtx?" mainly because I am concerned they wouldn't even consider removing it if they didn't think they could buffer some of that loss by doing this. I get a decent value out of being able to play both games on one subscription, but agree with OSRS players that being able to play both AT THE SAME TIME on one subscription would make that more viable. Split screen OSRS and RS3 I would absolutely do on a daily basis. I play both sides, so I always come out on top!
Protoxx was the first to find Gielinor in the first age, but he found no interest in its endless valleys and instead told his neighbor Guthix about it
What really baffles me is why did they end up removing Yak Track? It wasn't perfect and it still had pay to skip elements, but a few changes to it and I wouldn't mind it at all. If they can bring that back and make it way less of a grind, then it would be fine.
wasn't hardcore enough
i also like the idea that premier membership gave you pretty much double rewards. so even if you were like a bond player,. you’d buy extra bonds to buy premier club membership
Honestly, even the final iteration of hero pass in the end turned out to be quite nice and enjoyable to the point that I personally preferred it over the yak in spite of all the initial controversy.
They probably got scared by the backlash from the hero pass and didn't want to try their luck with Yak Track anymore. It was not very popular amongst players especially since it got grindier with every iteration
as someone who did every singly yak track. it got really draining mentally and im sad to see it go but i dont miss it.
Idk if jagex woke up but I sure did. Good morning, protoxx. I can smell your morning breath through the video, please go brush your teeth.
Lmao
Protoxx is the reason i started drinking tea, sitting back, relaxing and enjoying life. What an inspiring man!
Protoxx has a secret compartment under the floorboards where he hides his coffee.
"Sorry for being late on covering the biggest development in one of the number one thing I talk about on this channel, I was too busy actually getting laid." - Protoxx 2024
Telling them "yes" to membership price increasing is like bending over and telling them to jump in.
Scumpanies, I like that phrase
Thanks for teaching my toddler English the other day! Still trying to figure out why he says “sit back, relax, and enjoy” before each meal 🤔
Thanks for gifting me the 1milion Euro I needed for my sick family member,
such a generous guy!
Protoxx has been one of the FEW content creators that when he uploads, I always make an effort to watch. His content is so consistently good, and based on his integrity and honesty. He's down to earth and real with people, and I appreciate that in a world that so often, ISN'T those things -- he's a good person! You've chosen well, unnamed girlfriend! Stay cool, you two!
Yo protoxx wanna say thank you for saving my grandma and my cat from the fire the other day thanks alot man you are a great dude keep it up.
hey man, thanksyou for getting me off the streets last year. I'm writing this on my new phone, i got a job now and ive just been approved for a new apartment. you really are a great guy
Protox is the kind of guy to tell you to lay down, relax and enjoy 👀
Sit back*
@@jurgenfischer9078 no no lay back if you know 😉
The problem with removing MTX in 2024 is that the damage has already been done, there are thousands of accounts that have artifically boosted themselves, which has only snowballed into a bigger problem over time. 10 years later and with it only just being addressed, that's far too late for the removal to have any impact at this point. Players ranging from new to mid game will never catch up if it's removed, and they should be allowed to benefit from this in the same way the community has for the last 10 years.
It's not like we can go back in time and remove all of the bought xp and boosted accounts, so removing MTX would make no sense. Even if we dislike it as a community, and even if you don't engage with TH yourself, we need to keep it around for those still under 2500 total. Game integrity is already in the mud, would be a shame if the ultra late game 5.8b pvmers who don't even benefit from TH anymore took it away from people who still rely it whilst having directly benefitted from it for so long themselves.
Protoxx is the kind of guy who knows theres more important things then 120 all
Careful what you wish for, if they remove TH then what would they replace it with? Would it be worse? More predatory? If there isnt anything there, do they increase bond prices again? Just something to think about.
I think Jagex is trying to dump TH because of the gambling aspect that they've caught flak for with the government in the past.
This exctly is my fear. They will remove TH, increase membership price using that as the excuse, then introduce Keldagrim Roulette, the new gambling MTX that's just like TH (which is exactly what they did with the predecessor of TH, the Squeal of Fortune)
This is what I’ve been saying the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. This tbh feels like some shady jagex shit that’s about to be pulled
The reason Jagex is considering removing TH is because the new UK government leadership (as well as the larger EU) is cracking down on gambling in video games.
If Jagex decides to go through with this, raising the price of bonds and membership to make up for the loss of revenue from removing gambling, it'll be a one-and-done thing. They're backed into a corner and weighing their options.
I knew Protoxx came from the Netherlands (I'm from Belgium), and I had kind of a crush on him even though I don't even really know how he looks like (but I have seen some pics on google, just not sure if real). But yeah, it was some "e-celeb" kind of crush, but I would sometimes have these "celebrity" fantasy moments with my self with meeting Protoxx and falling in love, hahaha. But now I know he has someone that loves him as much as I think I would love him, and that's a great thing to hear! Happy for you both!
Protoxx the type of dude to go to the beach and not waste xp
Protoxx is the guy that the fire department calls when they need help.
protoxx the type of guy to smell his fingers after wiping
@@interhaker LMAO
Imagine if this was done 10+ years ago, It would feel so good grinding XP, I hate so much that I have 120 Woodcutting and I barely touched a tree, it was all lamped from daily keys.
Game integrity is already ruined, but better late than never
@@YanlucasxD I'm like 2m away from 120 woodcut. Fucking hate this grind
I like the treasure hunter system for the fun factor, for me it was never about the xp/lamps/stars. Its just fun to see what a batch of keys will actually pull out for luck. The fun stuff is like pulling a x5 purple silverhawk feather or something crazy like a ton of springs for the cleaner. Im still gonna go around and do agility courses eventually but it was just fun to pull those out. People probably shouldnt need to be buying keys for cosmetics though as solomon's store already covers that all. I will say i dont know the common amount people will spend on keys, but usually i will get the 25 or 75 keys once every few months.
Bank boosters are actually a decent value in RS3 in my experience with other MMOs. Final Fantasy XIV for example makes you pay MONTHLY for extra space and you only have 280 slots by default. In a game that has an outrageous amount of materials and how they often interlink with other crafting skills, its feels unreasonable to do crafting without it.
Protoxx is the type of guy to just sip some tea, sits back and relaxes. What a dude.
Thanks for letting me borrow the lambo last week bro, you a real one.
Protoxx is the type of guy to save a family of ducks crossing a busy highway, ensuring each one gets safely to the other side while providing a running commentary that's both informative and amusing. His kindness and humor truly make the world a better place.
Protoxx the type of guy to grab a cup of a tea, sit back, relax, and enjoy your company
When Protoxx was in the Alps fighting grizzly bears, he used his magical fire breath and saved the maidens fair
Protoxx the type of guy who uploads videos on the internet.
Protoxx is the type of guy you expect to have quality tea
Protoxx is the only reason Runescape exists, hes basically the newest God within Runescape.
Ive been playing for 20 years this october. This is the first time i went out of my way to take a survey. I then wrote an essay to them about my thoughts and left them my ingame name, actual name, and personal email if they want to discuss the subject further.
My general opinion is bonds are the only thing that should be sold ingame. Gold selling will always exist and Jagex might as well be the benefactor of it. Everthing else buyable xp and cosmetics: must go. Treasure keys must go.
I should not be able to get 99 necromancy incidentally from dialy keys and leveling other skills.
Hope this is evidence they are ready to finally move in the right direction.
At most bonus xp but not direct xp.
More so, It shouldn't be possible to level up a skill you haven't even unlocked, It's possible to get 99 necromancy without even doing the quest for the skill.
@jasonvors1922
I know. The first time I entered Um was to collect my cape (I got the keys during a 120 archeology grind). I play in legacy mode so I let it happen...
NO. NO pay to win. NO exceptions. Bonds allows you to buy progress with real money. It also accelerates the early game. NO. Stop falling for goal post shifting tactics.
Protoxx the type of guy to cook bread twice and invent toast. Toasted.
As far as i'm concerned (as someone who's played since 2001) Paying for XP is a non-issue at this point, specifically in RS3. The damage is already done, and has already been done since SQoF was added in the first place. But, I will say that in a game which revolves around world-building and quests I am *not* a fan of cosmetic overrides much less PAID cosmetics. It ruins the asthetic and teme of any game, and the design of non-cosmetic items will always suffer; which in turn makes the games world suffer itself.
And at this point the entire game *should* be a F2P model with a *hefty* hit to non-members XP gains beyond certain skill levels and having daily trade limits (have to stop bots somehow). At the very least it lets new players try everything out (and it would increase player retention), while active members can finally use more characters without being bilked every month.
I was stuck under a building after a tornado and just when i thought it was over protoxx drank his tea and dissipated the tornado and lifted me up from the rubble #hero
I don't really mind TH and MTX but that's only because I've gotten accustomed to them. They just exist in the game the same way boss pets that make annoying noises exist.
I think they never should've been added to the game in the first place, but once it became clear they were going to stay, I just ignored them.
They should merge the Yak Coin shop with the Marketplace though.
At this point it is completely unrealistic for them to be able to remove treasure hunter without increasing membership cost or off setting it somewhere else.
They have the Solomon Store ffs!
They can add so much value there, like custom interface themes (colors, icons, cursors), new Combat Animations, PVM/Skilling Bundles, Legendary Pets, Cosmetics...
If they made Runecoins their primary Premium Currency, and gave them just enough value to substitute TH, I'm sure the game would still thrive.
Because those purchases would offer something for everyone, and having a set price tag over gambling for a reward, is what a majority of people would like to see.
go the FF14 route, sell cosmetics, sell emotes, sell emote packs. Sell pets and titles.
To be honest I wouldn't mind them throwing bonds in for runecoins, but have them be a bit more expensive then normally direct buying them. The reason is because of any partnerships they do that give free coins out (prime partnership and the like) could still net more bonds into the game, and hopefully drive some pricing down marginally for gp
@@KranonI don’t think you realize just how much treasure hunter has kept this game afloat
@@syrune303 This actually isn't a bad idea. If anyone important is reading, write this one down.
Membership is already 11€ a month
It seems there's a number of people who agree with you, but another group (as big as the first one) who pin the problem unto you, and would rather see Increased Membership Prices.
@@Kranon Why pay for increased membership? I remember it was about $9 in the States years ago. It's up to about $12 already. Hell, if everything keeps increasing then why are our checks/money not increasing to the rise of already increasing prices.
Protoxx is the type of guy who xp wastes by going on trips with his girlfriend.
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Protox the type of guy to edit his voice to sound deeper in his videos even tho we have heard his real voice in other stream vods and clips.
Why do i get the feeling content creators are just hyping shit up and down these days, just to be the person standing in the spotlight discussing it.
You'd have to ask the RS Guy if he thinks the same because he's the one in charge of wrangling Content Creators.
@@ShootforloveGameplay I just like talking about all things Runescape
It was Protoxx that saved me from a huge horde of undead when I was moments from undeath, waargebeurd verhaal!
Protoxx is the personification of the Superman (Starman song) in the RuneScape community
Protoxx single-handedly causing a tea shortage
Protoxx is the type of guy who plants flowers everywhere and uses them to beat monsters to a pulp. So manly.
Each of my three accounts yielded jagex $575 aud worth of bonds for the bankspace + first year sub, alongside $690 aud a year of upkeep between them, if I buy into a GIM account and immediately upgrade the bank space that's another $575 along with 3 renewals of premier this autumn. I don't buy TH on any of them, people who say jagex needs to increase the sub costs to offset the loss of TH are out of their minds.
If you buy the new WoW expansion next month + a 1 year sub to go with it that's only $270 aud, the bank space is free.
Protoxx the kinda legend who can gargle peanut butter!
Protoxx back at it again with the #1 quality RS content, and giving back to the community. This reminds me of the time he built a homeless shelter with his bare hands in 1 day. What a superhero!
Protron the type of guy to expose Jagex's lies.
Imagine RuneScape without MTX.... Dream come true right?
very bad for rs3..
U mean, ironman?
Membership price will go up.
I'll jump back on to RS3 if mtx are gone
Not 100% right.
Removing the MTX could result in higher membership prices.
Protoxx the type of guy to treat you right and be loyal forever
Haven't played runescape in about 3 weeks which is a record for me since I've came back 5 years ago..
Came back to do the survey!
Protoxx is the type of guy who would definitely put his priorities in real life before the rs grind. A true xp waster, but probably pretty dedicated to whatever is going on irl.
I actually like TH. I enjoy being able to spend a little to get a boost so I don't have to spend as much time grinding. I have no desire to spend 200 hours working on one skill when I really only have time to play on like weekends. If I wanted to do that, I'd be playing osrs.
No skill in RS3 takes 200 hours to max, not even close. Skilling is the point of this game, why pay to skip it? Why do you play the game if you don't want to play the game?
@@exantiuse497he’s playing the game how he wants get off your fucking high horse
I quit my main to play ironman years ago because I hated that i couldn't disable the squeel of fortune as a recurring pop-up lol. If they added an option to stop the TH pop-up from appearing every time I log in or hop worlds then I'd play my old main again.
served with protox in the falador massacre saved me by jumping infront of me and took the death for me what a guy protoxx is.... be like protoxx
Yo protoxx. Thanks for saving my dog from that burning building. Really glad we met at that orgy! Have a good one mate!
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Imo the mtx isn't a problem. If Ironmen can do it, everyone can. The boosts are there for those who want to pay for them.
And what about the people who are desperately trying to win the cosmetics / rares who have no interest in XP gaining ?
@@mrmandiiiss963they should know better that this point that they won’t win.
@@mrmandiiiss963 That is an issue. The solution to that is to sell the cosmetic directly. You shouldn't have to gamble for a cosmetic.
Protoxx, ik heb niks te zeggen .. zoals elke man in een relatie hahaha 🙂
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Protox is the kind of guy who would pause the game when his mom asked.
Protoxx doesn't make a MTX survey video: I sleep.
Protoxx has GF as a runescape streamer: REAL SHIT.
Your comment section is wild, i mean VERY WILD.
@@avagrim9891 amazing, isn't it?
Necromancy turns 1 year old the Wednesday after next! 😊
Anyone remember the loyalty program? It's the closest we ever got to a play to win store with no gimmicks.
Welcome back Protoxx
Protoxx has bought 10gfs already for a total of 50k, he's a shrewd negotiator.
This survey was a challenge. I view it as an Ironman and soon to be Group Ironman. The reason why I switched to the game mode is the sense of accomplishment on the game modes high scores. I know Ive earned my spot amongst my peers and not bought my way.
Jagex only will remove MTX if they pump up membership price, thats all.
Probable why there were questions about increasing membership prices. They could get money from what they would have earned on average through MTX and pass it onto the membership costs.
Then people would complain the game got too expensive and, ultimately, end up leaving.
And therefore, the game's Playerbase would remain the same, because those who come back because MTX is no longer in game, would match the number of people who left because the game now costs 20$
@@KranonI doubt that many people will come back to the game just because a removal of micro transactions plus even if they did they wouldn’t stay long at such an increase of a membership costs. If anything you’ll see a surge for a couple of months then it would probably drop significantly lower than it already is
You and I pretty much answered the questions the same. I've played for 23 years. I don't really care about xp anymore. I would like to see more cosmetics, but not through treasure hunter. I haven't acutally spent money on this game in about 15 years. I for one liked the surveys for keys. In the last 2 years I have earned over 5k keys and 3k runecoins from those surveys just on my main. I know I'm in the minority when it comes to this, but its all about how you answer the surveys. You need to tell them what they wanna hear. Thanks for the vid!
The only different thing i would answer it was the final question about competition, i mean a rs3 league would be nice
yes same. they are missing out by not pursuing some sort of competitive elements
Protoxx is the type of the guy who wakes you up just to tell you he’s sipping tea 🍵… not coffee 🤧😒
Protoxx sold me fent
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Do you think they'd consider some more Fresh start worlds, with no TH/MTX. (Maybe permanent) To test the waters on getting new players into the game, either returning or new.
No.
There is some merit to this. The issue many people have is that RS3 is already tainted by MTX, even if they remove it all there are thousands of players that bought their way to max total/120s/max xp. I think adding permanent fresh worlds (after MTX was removed) would attract players that don't mind the game/combat system but want hiscores to have integrity (so mainly former RS3 players)
how many hours of cutting magic trees do yall think Protoxx did so he could buy his GF?
At least 4
Protoxx is the type of guy who would cook every day for his girlfriend
she'll force me to do that now D:
@@ProtoxxGaminggood thing we have the official RS Cookbook now available for purchase at the Official Jagex Merch Store!
Haha, no but seriously, I'd sub to Chef Protoxx in a heartbeat.
I really wouldn't mind if we could go for an option to get membership on jagex account level. Paying abit more but get all your accounts member. Even having upgradeable things like rune metrics, more presets in the bank and ability bars. Real QOL stuff. Heck I would pay alot more for all those options included vs Premier monthly costs calculated
When the survey thing was at its peak like 3 yrs ago. I got a new bank account to use as a dummy account for this. I put in 100 in it and then signed up for all the surveys and had hundreds and even a 1k keys from the surveys. After I got keys I closed the bank account and that was that.
I think the real answer is that they're finally beyond the hell of company sale/acquisition and can finally discuss change.
I quit for several years upon the initial introduction of mtx but came back after being told about bonds. I currently play the game by using in game currency to purchase bonds, which I like the ability to do, but if they removed mtx would bonds go away too?
Protoxx is the type of guy to have a big rod
lol.
Extra fishing xp
(common) bad take on cosmetics from mtx not hurting anyone. That's how rs3 ended up with no visual cohesion and ridiculous looking items
We don't always have the best memory. This Topic has had surveys multiple times. Same questions. Been a while since last one.
What I’ve never understood is, gambling is a offence in the game, yet they have treasure hunter. People that have addictions are guaranteed to spend a lot of money on TH just to “try” and get the item they want that is under 1% chance …
I think a major problem in the community is a ton of people only care for bossing content and dont get hyped around new quests and lore. Jagex used to release a quest either once a month or once every other month and now its down to like 3 quests a year. I'd love more of the short and sweet quests to fill in some of the gaps of space instead of TH promos.
I generally voted positive on MTX.
I know this will make all of you seethe but it pays for the updates and the damage has already been done so no point in reversing it. People should be allowed to spend their money the way they want as long as it doesnt interfere with other players.
>B-b-b-but think abou tthe gambling addicts
They should get pshychological help
Your condescending and mocking attitude is as bad if not worse than that of the people that hate treasure hunter
I don't hate people that spend money on microtransactions, as I agree that people have the right to spend their money as they wish, but let's get something straight: You aren't better than other players just becuse you spend more money on the game. You don't maintain this game or its updates, you aren't a benefactor of players that don't spend on microtransactions. Your money goes to the profits of the shareholders and executives, and there's nothing wrong with that because that's how the system works, but don't kid yourself into thinking your money funds extra updates or that you're doing a service to the community by spending extra
@@exantiuse497are you slow, people spending money on treasure hunter is why we get content updates. If it weren’t for it the game would be dead as it probably wouldn’t be turning a profit. Ergo no more reason to keep updating the game.
My biggest issue (not only) with MTX in Runescape, is how there is way too much of it. All the development time wasted on shitty treasure hunter promotions and stuff, just sucks. The game desperately needs more resources to keep the game fun and relevant, and getting rid of TH would free up time/resources for them to work on actual content that has value- and brings fun to players.
And who knows, when Treasure hunter is gone, instead of being treated as one of their main ways to make (more) money - they can work on goals to make more money, by being creative and inspired to bring us more actual fun content, instead of treasure hunter stuff/promo's. I believe this to be essential for the long-term health of the game, and I feel like they'll make more money (long-term) by making the game better and more fun.
Protoxx the type of guy to wake people up just to tell them he's logging into Runescape
Yeah its there on the website. But how come its not available on the ingame poll section?
Jamflex things
Protoxx the kind of guy to help a homie with his child support payments (Thanks btw lol)
The questions in the survey feel weirdly worded. That said, i wish they didn't exclude the 3rd category of treasure hunter items: utility rewards. Not the protean items, not the skilling or combat dummies. The things like silver hawk feathers, magic note paper, springs. Those are now a core part of rs3, regardless of how they started their existence.
That said, for the purposes of this comment, i rarely buy $20-30 of keys for obtaining cosmetics from th. Those wings in the latest promo are really nice. The diamond ruby emerald outfit promos also got me - but it's nice to have the cosmetic unlock guaranteed with the reward of the diamond tier chest.
I miss the Solomon store being the best method of getting outfits. Those that could be recolored are great.
9:17 I don't know if they've ever done something like this, but imagine they did a "free week" that allowed F2P players to try P2P. I very rarely had the chance to pay for membership between 2008-2016, but the 2 or 3 months I did have membership, I really enjoyed the content--It encouraged me to eventually come back and pay for a subscription once I had my own money to spend 😂
I remember that! Ahhh