OSRS Update - The Old School RuneScape Update

Hosts: Shane and Cireon We recap how this podcast started and where we are today. Our journey covers where we started Old School, the mid-game, and everything that comes next. We share our favourite moments and break all taboos before quickly glancing ahead at the future. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:57:24

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Sailing’s skilling content is unveiled providing new fish, trees, and coral. Much of the content is used only within Sailing, is this a problem? Also, The Final Dawn ends the Varlamore story. But let us not forget Shadows of Custodia and Scrambled! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:08:17

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Varlamore: The Final Dawn arrives with The Doom of Mokhaiotl and its zoomies. For those without the zoomies, Slayer and the Gemstone crab fit the bill. Also, the Auburnvale Fletching Activity brings us close to nature in Varlamore. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:03:49

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, Alex 43, and Avernic Desert Treasure II brings our inaugural lore diggers deep dive. From origins in the Zarosian empire to the hunt for artifacts and competing Mahjarrat factions we discuss Old School’s most epic quest. Is it all about Zaros or is there a grander plan? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:14:38

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Combat and crew for Sailing arrive in the beta with questions around purpose and fun. Random events and general improvements were also added that give life to the seas. Also, the first batch of Summer Sweep Up combat changes. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 58:20

Hosts: Shane and Cireon The whys behind the lack of new Pride content surfaces and the community has made their thoughts clear. We discuss Pride, why it shouldn’t be a conflict, and why it’s important. Also, Yama changes, mobile in 2025, and Cireon’s quest cape. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:25:45

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Yama CAs drop and the tax man comes by. There is also no shortage of blogs, as we learn about the summer sweep-up featuring more elemental weaknesses and flat armour. The silence on Sailing also ends with its first content poll. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:21:17

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Yummy Yama, the Master of Pacts arrives with Oathplate armour, Infernal shale skilling and Jim’s wet cloth. We discuss the genius behind the reward space, drop rates, and whether Torva and Nex are dead. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 53:47

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Poll 84 batch II changes arrive for Sire and CM CoX. The clue scroll discussion returns focusing on the 1-hour timer and stackable clues. Also, Varlamore Fletching rewards and Sins of the Father. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 45:32

Hosts: Shane and Cireon The first batch of poll 84 changes arrive. We also discuss the 2025 Easter event and the comedy that ensued. Then we head back to 2014 with the years we missed featuring wilderness updates, ironman mode, and The Trading Post. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 57:01

Hosts: Shane and Alex 43 Farming Leprechauns and gardeners are updated briefly before the community spoke. The community also spoke about clue scrolls and poll 84. From clue stacking and skips to Zulrah and Challenge Mode Chambers we ask: is the community wrong? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 55:50

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Poll 83 Castle Wars changes arrive with a caveat around plaudits. The Sailing Alpha was a resounding success mostly - we tell you what to watch out for. Then a look at the RuneFest stage sessions and what makes Old School feel like home. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:14:36

Hosts: Shane and Cireon More Poll 83 changes arrive including Crab Slayer, Fairy Rings on the map, and seed packs. Also, is the Tumeken’s Shadow a problem? We discuss how it impacts the Delve Boss rewards. Finally, Cireon’s explainer on 16-bit audio. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:01:28

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Thaxy Sailing’s first public alpha has shipped, bringing the experience of Old School’s first new skill. We share our thoughts from tutorial to training loops and exploration. Also, Sailing as a vessel for new content and what the skill needs before launch. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:29:01

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Varlamore: The Final Dawn’s Delve Boss rewards are back in focus with a new take on the Avernic Treads, The Eye of Ayak, Confliction Gauntlets, and the Demonic Digger. Also we take a look at what Mod North means as Jagex’s new CEO. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 55:55

Hosts: Shane and Cireon RuneFest is back after 5 years. From musical openings to trading cards we share the RuneFest experience. Also, we set sail and describe our first hands on experience with Sailing! High level content is back with the Blood Moon Rises and a new raid! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:20:52

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Royal Titans combat achievements arrive and Old School turns 12. We then discuss RuneFest of years past with all that arrived and the updates that built Old School. From Zeah to Warding we discuss the announcements that had the biggest impact on us. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:08:33

Hosts: Shane and Cireon A few changes to the Royal Titans arrive plus Poll 83 fixes and one key accessibility update. We then head back to 2013 to look at Old School’s origins including the Nightmare Zone, God Wars Dungeon, and the Goblin Raids world event! For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:02:19

Hosts: Shane and Cireon The Royal Titans arrive as Old School’s newest mid-level PvM boss. We unpack their mechanics, drops, and what it all means for elemental weakness. We then end the show with the Varlamore polling deadlock and try to figure out what went wrong this time. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 52:01

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Take a seat as we ask: has collection log completionism come to Old School? Also, what do Forestry, the Eldritch Veil and Sailing all have in common? They test whether players trust Old School community collaboration. We discuss why. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 57:50

Hosts: Shane, Cireon, and Arrkain Leagues V: Raging Echoes is finished. We discuss what we did, expectations, and if our theorycrafting panned out. We also discuss Raging Echoes and how it compares to previous Leagues. And finally, our takeaways and what does the next League look like? For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:13:44

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Jagex’s membership survey raises questions about Old School monetization going forward. We unpack the survey, community response, Mod Pips’ response, and discuss what could’ve gone better. Also, the reality of surveys and pitfalls of community rules. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:00:34

Hosts: Shane and Cireon We look back at the year that was for 2024. We discuss quests, skill updates, and combat encounters. While also reflecting on how the game is doing compared to a year ago and where we’re at and where we’re headed. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:08:29

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Game Jam VI delights with Maregubbenes, the Player Owned Lodge, and Chocolate brewing. We also discuss what Fletching may look like in Varlamore: The Final Dawn, December’s Project Zanaris Update, and the 2024 annual survey. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:13:43

Hosts: Shane and Cireon Behind the Scenes of Sailing Volume 2 arrives and we question how Sailing will actually feel. Is the skill going to mainly be about navigating boats or the encounters one will see at sea? Christmas 2024 comes to Old School and we share more Leagues stats. For detailed show notes visit update.show. You can also check out the forums for detailed discussion on each episode.Duration: 1:09:02