Hello everyone,   Hardcore Ultimate Ironman will soon be coming to Alora! As we already have seen the combination of other game modes (eg. HCGIM), naturally it felt right to combine Ultimate + Hardcore Ironman to create the HCUIM. HCUIM is a twist on the Ultimate Ironman mode, adding an increased level of difficulty by stripping you of your Hardcore status if you die in a non-safe area, thereby reverting you to an Ultimate Ironman. This means you can't use the standard mechanisms of death storage boxes that UIM enjoy nowadays, and it will feel much more similar to the original UIM mode prior to the release of additional storage methods on OSRS. The stakes are high, but so are the rewards, as only the most skilled players will stay alive long enough to make it to the top of the highscores while keeping their prestigious Hardcore status.   Launch date: Friday, February 27th, 7pm EST   The mechanics of this game mode primarily take after Ultimate Ironman, except for the Hardcore death mechanics and the Hardcore experience rate (the lower of the two modes).   Mode features: Experience rate: 8x base rate This rate is identical to the Hardcore rate (8x), which is faster than Elite Ironman mode (4x) and Classic mode (5x), and the Group Ironman mode (6x) but not nearly as fast as UIM/Normal Ironman. This keeps the mode "Hardcore", as normal UIM share the same experience rate as regular Ironmen (40x). Death mechanics: The death mechanics are similar to HCGIM, meaning it is even more dangerous than regular HCIM.  WARNING: Unlike Hardcore Ironman, most deaths are dangerous for HCUIM. This includes areas like Chambers of Xeric, Theatre of Blood, Pest Control, The Inferno, Fight Caves, Quest boss fights, which will all now be dangerous deaths. The only safe areas are: Duel Arena Clan Wars Last Man Standing Castle Wars When using an Inferno training ticket (regular Inferno will still count as a death) Experience bonuses: The same limitations of the Hardcore mode apply to HCUIM. Typical XP bonuses such as the Well of Goodwill will give 50% of the usual bonus (15% rather than 30%). Bonds/donations: Bonds/Rank tickets are the only item you can transfer from your main to your HCUIM. The same donation rules that apply to other ironmen/classics apply to HCUIM (mostly cosmetic purchases only). Bloody chest / Supply chest: To ensure fairness, these will be disabled for the first month for HCUIM. Looting bags: HCUIM who destroy their looting bags in the wilderness can have the items remain on the ground for up to 5 minutes before going public. If you are in combat, you cannot destroy your looting bag. Normal players also benefit from this increased timer (2 -> 5 mins) when destroying your looting bag. Details are subject to change, but this should be a relatively accurate guideline for how the game mode will go.    As with any new game mode, what fun would it be without some friendly competition and some juicy prizes? Below are the details for the planned tasks, some being shared amongst the group and others being individual tasks. These are subject to slight changes as well, but should remain mostly accurate. Tasks First to max total level - $100 First to 200m in any skill - $100 First to complete Chambers of Xeric (solo) - $100 First to obtain Twisted bow (solo) - 1,000 tokens  First to complete the Inferno - 1,000 tokens First to complete a GWD log (except pet) collectively - 1,000 tokens First to obtain a Fire cape - 750 tokens First to obtain enhanced weapon seed (Gauntlet) - 750 tokens First to max combat (level 126) - 750 tokens First to 200 collection log items - 750 tokens First to 99 in any skill - 500 tokens First to obtain a boss pet - 500 tokens First to 100 collection log items - 500 tokens First to obtain a skilling pet - 250 tokens First to 50 collection log items - 250 tokens First to green-log a collection log entry - 250 tokens   Rules If any HCUIM is found to have had help in any of these tasks from another player (including their own accounts on a different client), they will be disqualified from receiving any prize in the tournament. This also applies to raid groups, so if players are raiding with other players when they obtain their drops, they will be ineligible for a prize. Boss tasks, such as Corporeal beast, must be completed without any outside help from other accounts or players.   We hope you're just as excited as we are for the launch of this brand new game mode, as well as all of the prizes that come with the tournament!   Regards, Alora Staff Team

Hello Everyone!   ^_^    We are excited to announce that we are planning a new temporary game mode for all of you, but first we want your input. We would love to hear what kind of event you are most interested in.   Do you want to show everyone how efficient you are at gathering gear, food, and supplies, and then prove your PvP skills?   Or do you want to show everyone how efficient you are when it comes to pure experience gains?   The choice is yours.   Deadman Mode This is a survival and skill focused event. Everyone starts on a fresh Ironman account from scratch. You will have seven days to build your account, plan your progression, and prepare for one goal only: winning the final tournament. Once the preparation phase ends, all participants will be placed into a randomized bracket style PvP tournament to determine who truly earns the title. Keep in mind. You cannot go around and random kill players outside the Bracket/Outside wilderness.    King of the Skill The objective is simple. Gain as much total experience as possible within a fixed amount of play time. You will have 24 hours of total play time to gain as much experience as you can. The event itself will run for one week. You are free to restart your run or create a new account if you discover a more efficient route or strategy along the way. You will be playing on the Ironman Game mode.      Let us hear what you wanna see the most. We are excited to hear what you have in mind.    The Poll wil End January 30. 

  Welcome to the December-January edition of the Alora Times! I hope you all have had great holidays and 2025 in general, so many unforgettable moments, now lets make 2026 an even better one! Now lets dive right in and see what has been happening on Alora.  <3    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________     Bonus Schedule For January   January Vote Competition [January 1st - January 21st]   New Year's Giveaway 2026!   [17/12/25] Mini Update: Relleka Agility, Fremennik Boat Travel, Keldagrim, Expanded Draw Distance, Cache Download Improvements & more!   [18/12/25] Leagues 6.0 Is Live!   If you want to check out our past updates, click here. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ None this month!     Alora's Official Rules can be found here. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   The latest Staff Changes are as follows:   Promotions: [member="Kareem Sqr"] has returned to the team as Senior Moderator. [member="19"] has been promoted to Game Moderator. [member="Guy"] has been promoted to Game Moderator. [member="Procodilee"] has been promoted to Server Support.   Secondary ranks: [member="GIM Hellish"] has removed secondary rank from [member="NoBankNoCry"]   Resignations: [member="YeetMcSkeet"] has resigned from Senior Moderator. [member="GIM NoArN"] has resigned from Game Moderator.   Demotions: None this time!   To see our past Staff Updates, click here. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________     ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Stay up to date with some of our community members' recent Goals & Achievements:    [member="Mieu"] Mieu's Diary   [member="Jeff"] Certified Pet Hunter Jeff   [member="Moe"] #3 is mine (update: #2 now)   [member="Atrexiia"] Leagues 6 – Dragon Rank: A Retrospective   [member="H"] H's year in review (2025)   [member="H"] 60/71   [member="Variant"] Variant's End of Year Recap 2025     Disclaimer: Make a topic in our Goals and Achievements section or send your achievement in the #newspaper_submissions channel in Alora Discord to be featured here! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________     Here we honour our fallen comrades from the last month and there were a few of them! We wish them the best on their new ironman journeys and better luck next time!   __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The winners of November MOTM is... [member="Danny"] ! Congratulations! You have stood out in the eyes of the Alora community. Thank you for being great members here on Alora and enjoy your rewards. :) The link to the Member of the Month thread can be found here. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________     Make sure to check out our streamers and video makers. They would love to have you keep them company during their streams and check out the content they create for Alora!   [member="ents v1"] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXUi6QWqJUMSWnToW8RUH8Q [member="stylo rsp"] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjP54afxGy1sNT44br8v4uA [member="casa"] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMvGtkUxyxU--uIM8SSRkQ [member="walkchaos"] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSUF-7-QehS6ALll4nl3OA [member="maxi rs"] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDXzfBMcClqATArQ6zI28Q [member="no bank mate"] https://www.youtube.com/@Luckyrsps [member="magnata"] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ssi1briw7uRwhhBEjBxkA ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW9J8VCq4ag   If you enjoy Alora content, make sure to hit the Subscribe button on their channels to show them your support!   If I've missed anyone I do apologize, just message me on the forums or on Discord with a link to your channel and I will add you in. That concludes this month’s edition of the Alora Newspaper! If you would like to see something added to the paper make sure to message [member="H"]! You can read the previous edition by clicking here. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________