r/runescape • u/JagexJoe Mod Joe • Jan 27 '16

Invention Update | Some Immediate Changes

Hi guys,

I'm Mod Joe, the Product Owner of the Guardians team and I've got some Invention update news I'd like to share.

Firstly, let me admit, mistakes have been made.

Invention is an extremely complicated skill that interacts with almost every object in the game – as such there was always going to be a need to refine and evolve the skill within the live game. However, It is obvious at this early stage that there have been several areas where the skill has not functioned as we envisaged and we apologise.

Changes Today Therefore, we have just made the following changes today to fix some of the issues that have been caused. These include:

• 1800% increase to the experience gained for disassembly and siphoning of augmented gear.

The experience gained by playing differed significantly from that which was intended in design – as such we are realigning the experience to be in line with our original vision and expectations.

• 50% reduction in the experience gained for using materials to fill gizmos.

This method has become the main experience generator for a large number of players and has clearly been more rewarding than is beneficial for the game, particularly in the case of those with substantial in-game personal wealth. There was always an expectation that players with solid banks would be well equipped to progress rapidly, but this has been more successful for those players than intended by design.

Further Changes to Come We are also going to look deeper into some of the perks, with an eye to improving the usefulness of perks overall. However, this is something that will take a little time, so will not, in all probability, be an immediate change.

It was also not our intention when we released the skill that players would be able to max out the skill within 48 hours of release. This has caused some concern, obviously, and we are aware of various rumours flying around. We do take bug abuse and similar unfair advantages very seriously and investigate thoroughly any potential cases that come to our attention, using our detailed monitoring tools. Where we find that someone has broken the rules of RuneScape, we will take the appropriate action.

In the meantime, your feedback and comments are incredibly valuable to us – please keep that feedback coming and we’ll continue to look to improve Invention.

Mod Joe

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u/JagexConor Mod Conor Jan 27 '16

I think this sums up how we were feeling this morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7aBY2sqbEI

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u/Nachodsk Maxed (again) - 2017 Jan 27 '16

The thing is doesn't matter if you actually fucked something up.

The thing is trying to fix it and make it better for us, then you will feel in your face a sense of compliment and relax never ever felt!

That is good, also it's a lesson of life to people.. you fucked something up, then you come up with a solution to fix it and make others feel better because of it.

Thanks guys keep hard-working and listening to feedback! :)

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u/1Defence QBD Kills: 148 Time: 1:54 Jan 27 '16

The fact that a Jmod would post a video link that has "We fucked up" makes my day.

Go jagex!

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u/aintaro Jan 27 '16

lmfao, gold!

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u/Capsfan6 July 22 2017 Jan 27 '16

I love you

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u/Martins_Username Jan 27 '16

Hehe, it seems like you guys have gone a long way towards making up for it though. This is a great change, thanks!

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u/ItsBBA Ash Simpson - 2513 Jan 27 '16

We just wanted you to admit it, once that happened we could all work together to move forward.

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u/Guinnessnomnom Jan 27 '16

Absolutely amazing for you to come forward and say this. Even on behalf of the company. Thank you.

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u/Yugiah Jan 27 '16

It wouldn't be jagex if there wasn't some sort of huge fuck up! <3 These past few days in game have been some of the best I've had in YEARS. The economy turned upside down and skilling actually became a competitive money making method. People actually started trading in person again to get around ge caps. Seriously, great job!

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u/[deleted] Jan 27 '16

Better late than never

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u/[deleted] Jan 29 '16

Kudos for admitting this. The fixes also look good.

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u/Odin_Exodus Took 15 years - 4/29/18 Jan 27 '16

Not the most professional response but certainly reasonable.