Exploration - NEW CONTENT

Exploration - New Content

Exploration opens the way for any new content to be added to OSRS in a way that not only fits with the lore of the current game, but also in a way that is meaningful to the player.  If a new continent is going to be added to the game, rather than making it appear out of the void, the player can be given the opportunity to Explore the world of Gielinor and find it on their own, making the world seem more vibrant and lifelike.  

Introduction to Exploration - 

Exploration cannot simply be thrown into the game without cause, of course.  The player would need to be shown how the skill works before they can be set loose. This is the same principal as the introductory Slayer tasks: the player is given easy tasks, but they are not rewarded slayer points for these introductory tasks.  As such, Exploration would need an introduction.  

Questing - 

Currently, there is no way for the player to return to tutorial island.  it ism however, remembered fondly by most players as the location in which they began their Runescape journey.  Suppose Tutorial Island was taken over by a hoard of Goblins, tired of being killed in droves by new players as soon as they arrive in Gielinor?  The NPCs of tutorial island would wish to escape these Goblins, and would want their island back, so they can continue their task of introducing new players to Runescape. 
The NPCs or Tutorial Island gather outside the Lumbridge Castle, and the player can speak to them to begin the quest.  The NPCs have no way of returning to the Island, so they request that the player find their way back to Tutorial Island and set up a route for travel between the mainland and the Island.  

(The player preparing to Seafare in their rowboat to Tutorial Island)

The Goblins have taken up residence on the island, and have begun killing new "players" as they spawn on the island. The "player" does not know how to fight back, and dies before their journey has even begun.  It is up to the player to raid the Island and take out the Goblin Captain who has possessed Tutorial Island.

Content Possibilities - 

New Content can be added to the game, both as a way of adding more Exploration content, and as the goal of new Exploration quests. 

Void Knight Storyline - 

The Void Knights have discovered a disturbance to the balance of Gielinor.  The wish to recruit the player to discover this disturbance.  As the player delves into the new quest series, they will discover treachery, dimensions unknown, and the fearsome Pest Emperor.

  • New Elite Void Helms
  • New Void Weaponry
  • New monsters to slay
  • New NPC shops
  • New skilling methods (Runecraft?)

Eastern Lands Storyline - 

A Ronin appears in Port Phasmatys, weary and wounded.  His Samurai Lord was killed, and he is the last of the clan.  He suspects the other Samurai Lords of treason to the empire, but was exiled under false allegations.  He requests that the player find a way back to the Eastern Lands so that he may take revenge on the Lords that killed his clan.
  • New armor styles
  • New bosses to fight
  • New skilling methods

Red Axe Storyline - 

We don't know the rest of the OSRS version of the Red Axe Story, but this is a questline that needs to be continued. Perhaps the player could undertake a Spelunking quest to discover Red Axe secrets hidden deep in the caves under Gielinor.

Desert Treasure II - 

Zaros has been hiding in the lands south of Sophanem for centuries.  Azzanadra wishes to find him and restore him to his full power so that Gielinor may be restored to the beauty and grandeur from before the God Wars.

(Wounded Zaros)

  • Ancient Magic expansion
  • New Gear Upgrades
  • New skilling methods
Mediterranean Style continent - 

Many areas of the game resemble location in the real world, but so far there have been no Greek/Roman stylized areas in Gielinor. Not only would this bring new gods and lore to the game, but also highly desirable armor and weaponry. 


  • New Magic book
  • New armor styles
  • Fashionscape
  • New skilling methods
  • New seas for Exploration
  • New Bosses
Summary - 

New content is always going to be required in order for Old School Runescape to continue to be successful.  Exploration is a perfect means for new content to be added in a new and exciting way.





 

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