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RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk
RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk
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We discuss the latest RuneScape news and straight talk on updates and community happenings. Plus we answer listeners' Runescape questions, chat about Runescape in general, and marvel at the tech news of the week.
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Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Zant
Lumbridge resets itself to its 2012 state bringing questions about the demise of the Sixth Age. Lumbridge has been updated to be cleaner and restored to its roots as our familiar home. Also, Lunar Isle is updated and it steals the show.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:49:17
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius
A path emerges to a new era for RuneScape starting in January 2026. Removing Treasure Hunter is just the tip of the iceberg as we learn about The Integrity Era. Changes to DailyScape, skilling, combat, and visual identity are all on the table.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:24:45
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Bears, and Pyrnassius
Leagues Catalyst is winding down and we take stock of our success and what we learnt. Training skills without training them, re-evaluating progression, and what RuneScape’s endgame is leads to a shocking discussion. Is the mid-game actually good?
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 2:24:25
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius
Treasure Hunter is being removed from RuneScape, the goal has been set and passed. While direct XP and items will be removed from sale, questions emerge about game integrity. We go over the data and our expectations for the next few weeks.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:49:47
Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Dave
OSRS players join the cast to tell us about their experience with Leagues: Catalyst. From relics, tasks, questing, progression, and power we compare it to past Old School leagues. What can RS3 learn for the next League and the game as a whole?
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:43:17
Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones
Harvest Hollow arrives for another year with Guys and Dolls, Firemaking and Farming, plus questions about holiday event fatigue. With Parcels of the Dead, Soul Dyes, and Pumpkins on tap we ask if the holiday events need to change.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:38:20
Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Thaxy
As budding Astromancers, we head on to Zolarea to help out the star sprites and learn about their home. We break out the tinfoil hats and ask is something more sinister lurking on Zolarea? Also, what purpose do cute quests serve?
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 2:12:40
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Lemon, and Pyrnassius
Runecrafting receives a massive quality of life update removing PvP. The Runic Attuner gets big changes and Paradox becomes more useful. Also, Tumeken’s Light and Resplendence are buffed. Finally, what does a dragon cup Leagues push look like?
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 2:57:52
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Xurdones
Leagues continues with quests and their unlocks, a rejuvenation of relics, clues, and cold feet for Necromancy. What purpose do quests serve in Leagues? Plus, Leagues rewards and 120 Thieving with Heists.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 2:06:10
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Zant
Leagues: Catalyst brings RuneScape players back and we discuss our first week. Starting experiences, task finding, XP gems, and relics one week in are all discussed. Also, community expectations on points and quests plus relic pick rates.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 2:00:31
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Bears, and Pyrnassius
Leagues: Catalyst is just a few sleeps away and the theorycrafting has begun. We discuss relics, our choices, pros and cons, and what may change as we progress through the League.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:54:49
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius
Leagues quest, boss, and ability unlocks are unveiled in the Catalyst FAQ. Relic drops continue with Perkfection drawing eyes and combat styles on showcase. The cosmetic mega drop is here and a mini-dxp starts Monday.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:23:28
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Pyrnassius
The first batch of info on Leagues: Catalyst arrives. Tasks, relics, and accelerated XP will be the name of the game, what can you expect? Is this enough for RuneScape’s first League? Also, MTX Experiment 2 and its survey.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:37:15
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius
Tuska’s remains are wiped off the map. Beastmaster Hounds and One Piercing Note pickup the slack for Anima Island’s old rewards. Leagues: Catalyst arrives September 15th, we discuss Leagues gameplay and share our first thoughts.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:24:49
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Bears, and Thaxy
Amascut’s drops are theorycrafted from the Devourer’s Guard’s backshots to the robes and Tumeken’s Light. We tell you which are the best for PvM and which should just be used for Slayer. Also, Double XP arrives without MTX items.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:57:21
Hosts: Shane, Bears, Lemon, and Zekarri
Amascut, the devourer, the pinnacle of RuneScape PvM arrives. We run through what makes this boss a true combat masterpiece with telegraphing, learnable mechanics, and the throwing of scarabs. Has RuneScape’s final boss arrived?
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 2:11:15
Hosts: Shane, Avernic, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones
Eclipse of the Heart ends the Desert series. Bringing Icthlarin’s family together we meet Tumeken, discuss his Zaros connections, and see why all roads lead to Xau-Tak. With the Soul beacon severing Amascut’s control 24 years of story comes to an end.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 2:51:53
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius
Treasure Hunter is removed from RuneScape for one week. We discuss Jagex’s survey, the future of monetization, bringing lapsed players back, and ask the question: is XP too easy to earn? Also, cosmetic free worlds and the march to Prif on the GIM.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:25:36
Hosts: Shane, Earth, and Pyrnassius
Quest QOL patches and the Game Health update arrive. Given controversy around the nerfs we look back at the Croesus nerfs and where those items are today. Also, strap on your propeller hats for a deep dive into spudworks and RuneScape server maintenance.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:37:09
Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius
Necromancy’s ritualist outfit comes to the Um store, Porcelain is affected by tool perks, and old Wilderness limitations are removed. But most importantly, Farming turns 20 - we look at where it sits today in-game both for experience and the economy.
For detailed show notes visit update.rsbandb.com. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:46:36




You are forgetting the doubling chance of portables which is by far the best effect. Well worth 150M
I love RSBANDB update it's one of my favorite podcasts. The guys do a great job keeping me up to date with all my runescaping needs, thanks, and keep it up.