I’ve been really enjoying this server’s recreation of 2004 RuneScape, but it’s got me wondering will we eventually see content like Monkey Madness and The Fremennik Trials?
Both of these quests were introduced later in 2004, with Monkey Madness arriving in December and The Fremennik Trials releasing in November. Since the server aims to stay true to the 2004 experience, does that mean these quests will eventually be added as the timeline progresses, or will the content remain locked to an earlier snapshot of the game?
These two quests, in particular, were massive for account progression Monkey Madness opened the door to Dragon Scimitars and access to Ape Atoll, while The Fremennik Trials gave players entry to one of the most unique regions in the game, along with the highly useful Berserker Helm. Seeing them introduced at the right time would be an exciting milestone for the server.
Does anyone know if there are plans for a gradual rollout of late 2004 content? Or will the server’s update cycle stop before these quests make it in?
The plan is to recreate 2004 piece by piece. When they reach Jan 1st 2005, they will create a parallel universe 2005scape, so there will then be two versions up. When 2005scape starts, there will only be bug fixes for 2004scape since 2004 will be completed.
Are you going to work on future 2004 updates, maybe even 2005+?
Exactly the goal. This is a progression server powered by an effort to openly preserve the game. When we cross a milestone to another year, the previous year will be copied and run as a fork while the main server continues on. If you want to stay in a previous year, you can. You do not have to restart from scratch to play in a future year.