Explore every episode of the podcast RSBANDBUpdate! - Weekly RuneScape News and Straight Talk

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Friends

Join us for a review of the year that was on RSBANDBUpdate! We go back and listen to outtakes, bloopers, and some of RSBANDBUpdate!'s funniest moments of 2024. As this is the clip show this episode carries an explicit tag.

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Duration: 2:10:16

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Lemon, and Z-Score

Shooting Stars get a revamp and we discuss XP, the new reward shop, trim requirements, and who this update is for. Also, Primal Arrow Fletching is rebalanced and Cerberus loses Slayer XP. Then we check-in with the Misthalin Milk Maids for a GIM update.

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Duration: 1:56:10

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Avernic, and Xurdones

110 Woodcutting, Fletching, and Firemaking arrive in-game. We discuss new Woodcutting mechanics, crafting hatchets, and assembling bows with the disparity between bow and arrow XP. Also, a rundown on the Masterwork Bow and why you probably want it.

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Duration: 2:08:29

Hosts: Shane, Bears, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

The Christmas Village returns for another year with a new quest, new cosmetics, and the Pink Santa Hat. We also preview 110 Woodcutting, Fletching, and as a surprise, Firemaking! Last, we check in with Bears and his group ironman.

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Duration: 2:06:23

Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

Wood spirits are added to more drops, the Blood Reaver is nerfed but the Unicorn saves the day, and tank armour gets a juicy life point boost. Are the Nex armours the new hot sauce? Plus Group Ironman mid-level Ranged and porter math.

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Duration: 1:46:15

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, HIACliff, and The Knight

The 110 Runecrafting Right Click Examine brings news of combination rune changes, imbuing staves for Runecrafting XP, and the T100 staff. We also sit down with The Naabes and discuss Group Ironman plans, Ranged inadequacy, and some tips and tricks.

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Duration: 1:55:48

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

RuneScape’s roadmap is updated and we check in on the most recent Game Jam. We also discuss changes to tank armour and what may happen to the Blood Reaver. Also, the latest from Group Ironman with discussions on OP Dungeoneering and quest bosses.

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Duration: 1:50:49

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

It’s Slayer week with Profane Scabarites. We discuss mechanics, accuracy, the spectral lens, and weird drop tables. Are accuracy checks now on the menu? Also, the 2025 Premier Club refresh, a look at Premier value, and the latest on Group Ironman.

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Duration: 1:35:01

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

Group Ironman arrives and we pick our group. We share our first week’s experiences, what it’s like to play an iron character, and our biggest tips and surprises so far. Also, Barbarian Assault roles are removed from trim.

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Duration: 1:31:07

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

Drop rates for the Gate of Elidinis are revealed and the H’oddments store is restocked. We also share our Group Ironman plans and do some live day-1 theorycrafting. From gathering to Farming we have our plans but will they fly out the window?

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Duration: 1:40:42

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones

Harvest Hollow, RuneScape’s new Halloween hub arrives for the first time. It brings skilling, cheap Prayer training, the maize maze, and boss pet overrides. This event learns from past events and we discuss engagement and whether it hits the spot.

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Duration: 1:34:28

Hosts: Shane, Bears, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

Combat Mastery Achievements make their first appearance in a Right Click Examine blog. We discuss what Combat Mastery Achievements are, what they could reward, and if they belong on comp or trim? Also a deep dive on the use of the normal prayer book.

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Duration: 2:01:37

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

Clickboxgate and other fixes arrive for the Gate of Elidinis - a true Jagex win. Also this week: Group Ironman arrives October 28th, Runic Attuner XP rates are surprisingly decent, and more RuneFest tickets go on sale October 8th.

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Duration: 1:02:09

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Pyrnassius, and Thaxy

The Gate of Elidinis arrives as RuneScape’s second skilling boss. We discuss mechanics, strategy, rewards, and how there’s no wrong way to close the Gate of Elidinis. Are normal prayers back and is altar hopping the newest Runecrafting training method?

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Duration: 2:15:38

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, and Xurdones

Ode of the Devourer wets our whistle for the upcoming skilling boss. Through cabbage racism and prisoner parole we prepare for the Gate of Elidinis, learn about Amascut and Icthlarin, and spruce up Zemouregal’s cell. Also, we discuss why it’s not Erebus.

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Duration: 2:11:44

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

We take a step back from training and PvM before Ode of the Devourer to talk about Treasure Hunter. We discuss the problems with Treasure Hunter, what it accomplishes (or not), and why it is so difficult to fix or remove RuneScape’s gambling simulator.

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Duration: 1:48:03

Hosts: Shane, Bears, and Pyrnassius

The Phantom Guardian arrives and he simply exists. We discuss whether this is good or bad and where you should use the Phantom Guardian. Also, we look at making combat more accessible and what the post Necromancy world looks like from this week's Dev Q&A.

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Duration: 1:35:01

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, and Pyrnassius

RuneScape membership prices are going up and we discuss pricing, grandfathering, why some players are not happy, and adding value. Also, the latest drop rates and accessibility of weapons plus changes to the Masterwork 2H sword and Primal Armour.

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Duration: 1:32:55

Hosts: Shane, Tanis, Earth, and Pyrnassius

Mod Pips speaks about monetization and the start of a new dialog. We ask what comes next and will anything actually change? We pick through the RuneScape Ahead livestream unveiling new details from the JMods. Also, Update hits the big 1,000.

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Duration: 2:22:34

Hosts: Shane, Arrkain, and Pyrnassius

110 Mining and Smithing arrives and we detail the Pickaxe of Life and Death, Mining changes, Primal armour, and who is best served by the new Masterwork 2H sword. We also take a look at RuneScape ahead and what’s left in 2024 and what’s to come in 2025.

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Duration: 1:54:04

Hosts: Shane, Lemon, and Pyrnassius

Two Right Click Examines are upon us. The first for Group Ironman, we rundown competitive mode and which of us are converts. The next for the Skilling Boss which leaves us asking what a skilling boss is. Also, Dive changes and Sanctum telegraphing.

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Duration: 2:02:22

Hosts: Shane, Avernic, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones

Is it possible that Treasure Hunter could be removed from RuneScape? Jagex asks about microtransactions and asks the players how much they value RuneScape. We then head back to the Sanctum of Rebirth for a Lore Diggers special.

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Duration: 2:17:54

Hosts: Shane, Lemon, Persia Dragon, and Pyrnassius

Sanctum of Rebirth brings a renewal of PvM to RuneScape. This boss dungeon brings new mechanics, new wands, scriptures, divine rage, and genesis. We discuss telegraphing, tier 100, and the future of RuneScape PvM.

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Duration: 1:53:15

Hosts: Shane, Pyrnassius, and Xurdones

The Underworld Task Set arrives in Um and moves beyond its borders. We talk about ghost implings, moonstone jewellery, and blueberry pies. Was Jagex right to release these tasks? Also the future of Task Sets and previewing the Sanctum of Rebirth.

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Duration: 1:33:56

Hosts: Shane and Pyrnassius

Sanctum of Rebirth arrives on July 22 and we discuss Jagex’s new level of detail for reveals in what was coined as a Hooli Classic. Also, new Vintage Beachwear and another look at what could be causing Bonds to increase in price.

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Duration: 1:11:30