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Hello everyone, welcome to the newest edition of the Alora Newspaper! A lot has happened since the last newspaper.
We got a lot of brand new content with DS2 released, some major staff changes, and the new community awards are out!
The rules have not been changed since the last Newspaper, but it is always good to read over them now and again!
Keep up to date with our rules & full list can be found by clicking HERE!
Our most recent update was dropped 04/02/18, the long-awaited Dragon Slayer II update!
Along with this major content were some other minor tweaks, fixes, and additions.
I would like to take this moment to thank Omicron for all of his hard work to push these updates!
Hey guys,
The highly anticipated Dragon Slayer II quest is now live! There is plenty of new content to hop right into, including new bosses, new dungeons, new spells, new items and much more. There may very well be some bugs as this is a large update covering a wide array of content, so as always, please make sure to report any bugs that you find in the appropriate section. Without further ado:
We tried to squeeze in many different pieces of content for players of all game modes, and we're optimistic that everyone can find something to enjoy in this update :)
Regards,
Omicron
If you would like to view the full update, click HERE!
Many thanks to Omicron for these spectacular updates!
There has been a lot going on in terms of changes on the staff team. Some may be more positive than others, but collectively we can all agree that decisions that were made were the right ones and it is best for the team.
Staff update as of February 8th and 17th, 2018:
Thorr2 has been promoted to Administrator.
casual has been promoted to Global Moderator.
Savitr has been promoted to Server Moderator.
Another Cow has been promoted to Server Support.
Flowers has been promoted to Server Support.
Pkdealer has been promoted to Server Support.
Watch Hentai has been promoted to Server Support.
Resignations:
Lord of Rats has resigned from Server Moderator.
Dr Drew has temp. resigned from Server Moderator.
Demotions:
Diva has been demoted from Administrator.
Elvemage jr has been demoted from Server Moderator.
Yuichi btw has been demoted from Server Support.
All staff updates can be found HERE!
This week I've decided to Interview 2 staff members from the community I hope you guys enjoy what they had to say!
The first person I interview is Pkdealer!
Greetings.
Xuf: What is your favorite thing to do away from your computer chair?
Pkdealer: I really enjoy going out with my friends, especially with my best friend we usually hit the gym 4 times a week. I'm also a huge anime fan so when I'm away from the computer I am either friends as previously stated or I am reading some mangas.
Xuf: What would be your dream job?
Pkdealer: My dream job would probably be a professional bartender, I currently work part-time at my stepdad's bar as one, but I think in the future i'd like to go work to a bigger bar and learn more than I already know about it.
Xuf: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Pkdealer: Honestly I don't really know I am one of those people that enjoy taking things one step at a time. I am currently wrapping up school, after that I'd like to take one year off everything to just relax and do whatever I feel like, so I am really uncertain about that. But as I previously stated maybe learning more about bar tending.
Xuf: What is your favorite piece of clothing you have?
Pkdealer: My hoodies for sure. I have over 30 hoodies, I enjoy wearing them whenever for example this exact moment. They're really comfortable to wear especially during the winter.
Xuf: What is your biggest pet peeve?
Pkdealer: Fake people. I absolutely hate someone that pretends to be your friend just to get something out of it and when you need his/her help they turn their back on you.
Xuf: If you could visit any place in the world right now for free, where would you go?
Pkdealer: If I could visit any place in the world, it would for sure be Egypt. I am a huge fan of everything ancient related such as pharaohs and such. I believe that Egypt's culture is full of that and that I would love to visit their many museums and such and of course visit the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings.
Xuf: What would need to happen on your “perfect day”?
Pkdealer: The perfect day in my life would be the day I meet the girl of my dreams.
Xuf: If you could wake up tomorrow gaining one new quality or ability, what would it be and why?
Pkdealer: Oh that's a rather easy one, that would be the ability to teleport. I could teleport to any place that I thought. Most people would say "Oh I'dlike to be immortal" ..but everything in the ends dies and u don't wanna get stuck alone LOL.
Xuf: What is the most notable accomplishment you have achieved?
Pkdealer: I played Runescape for 72H straight with a few friends in a skype call.
Xuf: What is the most important quality you think you should have, and why?
Pkdealer: Honesty. I feel like that's the most important quality that you should have because lying to others just to make them agree with you isn't really that good in my opinion. Honesty will help them improve in whatever areas they're lacking or just criticism in general.
Thank you for taking the time for this interview Pkdealer, some interesting answers!
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Next on our list is
Greetings.
Xuf: What do you wish you knew more about?
Xuf: What are some small things that make your day better?
Xuf: If you could be any age permanently, how old and why?
Xuf: If you didn't have to sleep, what would you do with all your spare time?
Xuf: What is the most annoying question that people ask you?
Xuf: What is the first song that comes to your mind that you have completely memorized?
Xuf: What is something that you hope never changes?
Xuf: What would you most likely become famous for?
Xuf: In what situation or place would you feel the most out of place in?
Xuf: What dumb accomplishments are you most proud of?
Thanks
Disclaimer:
Have any interview questions you would like to ask any of the staff members?
Don't hesitate to send me a private message via forums/discord and I'll include them in next edition along with the answers from that staff member!
The MOTM poll has concluded and here are the final results received from the community.
The 3 top winners have been picked and the final voting has taken place among the staff team.
Community voting results:
Staff voting results:
The very final winner of January MOTM is....
Congratulations @OsRs Tyler! You have stood out for one in the eye of the community as well as in the eye of the staff team. Thank you for being a great member here at Alora. :)
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Stay tuned till the next month when the next voting takes place!
The February Community awards are happening now!
Visit this link to vote for your favorites;
http://www.alora.io/...wards-vote-now/
Voting ends on 24th of February. Good luck to everybody!
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That concludes the end of this newspaper! If you have any feedback/suggestions, don't hesitate to comment / contact me!
Read the last Newspaper HERE!
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Hey guys,
With both polls coming to an end this month, we (as a community) have chosen OsRs Tyler as your MOTM for February. Congratulations! All of your rewards will be given to you within 48 hours. See you guys next month for another poll!
Regards,
Alora Administration Team
Posted by Omicron on 18 February 2018 - 11:52 AM
Hey guys,
I’d like to sincerely apologize for the lengthy downtime today. An exploit was identified on our website which urgently needed to be fixed, and we took extra time to ensure that we’ve properly patched this exploit for our security and that of all of our users.
It is impossible to have a perfectly secure website in today’s world, and as a result, it is something that most, if not all large websites will have to deal with at one point or another. We have done our best to ensure that this issue is patched, and we’ve increased our security to prevent this from happening again in the future. Your account should not have been affected by this, and neither has the trading post or any other website/game functions.
While your accounts and all personal data are safe, we will be forcing you to change your password every so often (starting today) and will continue do so in the future so that players do not recycle passwords between Alora and other websites. We are currently setting the frequency of password changes to 60 days and will change this if required.
The staff team and I would also like to thank all of you for your patience not only today, but through any road bumps that Alora has had in the past, your support means everything. :)
Regards,
Omicron
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Posted by Omicron on 26 January 2018 - 11:06 PM
Hey everyone,
It has come to my attention that recently there have been some emails and messages going around about an Alora Beta Client that players can test and possibly receive tokens from. This is a phishing scam, and is not affiliated with Alora, so if you see/receive these messages/emails, please disregard them, and report the accounts that are sending them. It would be best to inform other members/friends in-game of this scam, so that they can avoid it if they are not active on the forums. and do not read this thread.
Cheers,
Omicron
Posted by Omicron on 26 January 2018 - 06:06 AM
How to get HD (OpenGL) working on Mac OSX High Sierra / Mojave
Note: This solution still works on OSX Mojave 10.14, tested October 2018.
Hey guys,
So after recently upgrading my Mac from Sierra to High Sierra, I noticed that HD was broken. I tried re-installing Java 1.6 as outlined in my other tutorial, but I had no luck getting HD to work again.
I decided to dig deeper into this to figure out what the problem was, and although there was no easy way to get it working again, I’ve found a solution that some of you may find useful. It comes down to moving a few files into the correct directory (as the location has changed in Mac OSX but we need them in the old location). This will work for High Sierra and presumably any future releases.
NOTE: This is ONLY for users of High Sierra. If you are on Sierra or a previous version of OSX, your HD should work fine without this tutorial!
IMPORTANT: Firstly, make sure that you follow the Java 1.6 tutorial found here:
http://www.alora.io/forums/topic/15711-how-to-get-hd-working-on-mac-osx/
Step 1: Disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) and allowing hidden files to be seen
Once Java 1.6 is installed, we’re going to have to turn off “System Integrity Protection” (SIP) on our system as we’ll need to have more access to it.
Here’s how you can do this:
Follow these steps to disable SIP:
At this point, your Mac should be loaded up and your “SIP” disabled, as well as hidden files now being visible. As I mentioned earlier, we need to copy and paste some files from one directory into another.
First, we’ll find the files and copy them…
Step 2: Moving the necessary files to the correct location
Step 3: Re-enabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) and (optionally) re-hiding hidden files
Note: Please do not overlook this step. It is a hassle rebooting again, but you MUST re-enable your System Integrity Protection (SIP). You just need to follow Step 1 with slight changes:
That’s all! Your computer is secure once again, and you should now be able to run HD on High Sierra!
If anyone finds this too technical for them or they do not want to take any chances, send me a PM and I would be glad to hop on TeamViewer to help you out where I can. Of course, you will need to do Step 1 yourself as it requires rebooting your Mac and I cannot stay on TeamViewer for that portion.
Enjoy :)
Regards,
Omicron
Posted by OsRs Tyler on 09 January 2018 - 09:10 PM
My profile picture is me lol
Work and from New Years.
Posted by Diva on 22 January 2018 - 06:49 AM
Hey guys, welcome to the Alora Newspaper 2018 edition. Hopefully everyone is having an awesome start of the year.
Enjoy reading the newest Alora Newspaper and have a great week! :)
The rule's book has been recently updated. Please acknowledge these changes:
Date & time of updated rule: 12/30/2017 8:06 PM GMT
Updated section: 11. Providing Fake Evidence
Time or date that the updated rule(s) will be put into effect: Immediately
Part(s) added, changed or removed: RED
The attempt to use of fake evidence is prohibited on Alora; This will result in a permanent ban from the community, both on the forums and in-game. This includes evidence submitted in a report, an appeal, or to defame a user in any section of the forums.
Brief explanation (optional): Players who attempt to provide fake evidence (whether its a PM from a different server or just photoshopping something from Alora) will not be allowed in the community as it's almost certainly only used with malicious intent.
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Date & time of updated rule: 1/17/2018 7:55 AM GMT
Updated section: 1. Flaming, Disrespect, Harassment and Inappropriate Content
Time or date that the updated rule(s) will be put into effect: Immediately
Part(s) added, changed or removed: RED
• a. The use of inappropriate, slanderous and/or disrespectful language towards another’s race, belief system, mental health, ethics, or sexual orientation is not tolerated whatsoever. Although we have an effective ignore system, we expect our members to be courteous towards one another.
Brief explanation (optional): Any harassment towards a person's mental health will not be tolerated.
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Date & time of updated rule: 1/19/2018 12:42 AM UTC
Updated section: 3. Spamming
Time or date that the updated rule(s) will be put into effect: Immediately
Part(s) added, changed or removed: RED
Spamming on Alora is not allowed, as it causes disarray throughout the server. We aim to maintain a cordial, pleasant atmosphere on Alora. We expect our members to be respectful to one another. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a 24 hour mute, followed by a 48 hour mute, and finally, a permanent mute. If excessive enough, the wrongdoer can be given an IP-Mute, and, finally, a permanent ban will be put into effect if deemed necessary. If the content of the spam contains terribly inappropriate, derogatory, or offensive text, the wrongdoer will receive the latter.
• a. If a member acquires a donor status that has a fairly short yell cooldown timer, that does not give them the right to abuse it under any circumstances.
• b. An auto-typer is allowed via public chat. However, one must have at least 15 second intervals between each message with or without an auto-typer.
• c. Excessive begging for personal gain will not be tolerated on Alora.
Brief explanation (optional): This is intended to combat players who are constantly begging for items/gp and acting as a nuisance to others. This rule may be edited to place it in a better category in the future if necessary.
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Date & time of updated rule: 20.01.2018, 8:09 PM GMT
Updated section: 13.c
Time or date that the updated rule(s) will be put into effect: Immediately
Part(s) added, changed or removed: RED
Ragging is prohibited in the wilderness or ::edgepvp on Alora in its entirety as it negatively affects our PvP community as a whole and debases the dignity of PvP. Alora's definition of a ragger is one who consistently goes out of their way to disrupt someone's experience in the wilderness or ::edgepvp by attacking them repeatedly (staff discretion will be used when infracting someone for ragging). All ragging reports must be reported with sufficient video proof. First offenders will serve 5 hours in jail, followed by a 24 hour ban, with an ending result of a permanent ban.
Brief explanation (optional): This rule is changed to classify ragging more appropriately.
Keep up to date with our rules & full list can be found by clicking HERE!
The Updates that come out on 01/17/18 was huge! The following was added;
Dragon Slayer 2 Development
The next update will be more targeted, as it will mostly be Dragon Slayer II content, which was released just over a week ago on OSRS. We’d like to get this content into Alora as soon as possible, and have already gotten a decent amount of work done towards this.
This content includes:
General updates:
Bug fixes / miscellaneous updates:
Staff updates:
Forum updates:
Master Donator Rank
You can find more information about our recent updates by clicking HERE!
Many thanks to @Omicron for these spectacular updates!
Over the past couple of weeks there have been some coming and goings. The following changes have been made to the team. I'm sure you'll all join me in welcoming the new members to the team as well as thanking past staff members for their efforts.
Staff update as of January 8th & 17th, 2018:
Promotions:
Lord of Rats has returned as Server Moderator.
Savitr has been promoted to Server Support.
Xuf has been promoted to Global Moderator.
HC Proxy has been promoted to Server Moderator.
Hondenei has been promoted to Server Moderator.
king purple has been promoted to Server Support.
Resignations:
Classic Hxza has resigned from Server Support due to personal matters.
Demotions:
None.
Congrats to everyone promoted and best of luck to those gone.
All staff updates can be found HERE.
This week I've decided to Interview 2 staff members from the community I hope you guys enjoy what they had to say!
The first person I interview is Classic dew!
Greetings.
Diva: What is your best childhood memory?
Classic dew: In 8th grade I ran the 800m at state and finished first place shortly before passing out and getting a concussion. It was 100% a great memory.
Diva: Who do you most admire in life?
Classic dew: I most admire Jeff Cavaliere who is a physical therapist and strength training coach that puts out a lot of science based exercises to help the masses for free.
Diva: What is your strongest personal quality?
Classic dew: Optimism. No matter what happens I can always find a bright side to things and find a way to enjoy whatever I am doing.
Diva: If you were president, what is the first thing you would do?
Classic dew: Build the Mexican border wall (in certain locations) to help reduce illegal immigration and send as many illegal immigrants as possible/I would also decrease exports since we produce an adequate amount of food and other resources to sustain ourselves.
Diva: What is a skill you'd like to learn and why?
Classic dew: I would like to learn the skills of being a blacksmith. I already enjoy melting things down and making ingots of different materials in a home-made forge. I think that having the ability to make your own weapons would be incredibly important in the event of a loss in power, or zombie apocalypse. With the fact that my wife speaks multiple languages, does pottery, is a seamstress, and I am going into medicine, I feel that we would be set up to strive in any environment no matter the circumstances.
Diva: If you could witness any event of the past, present, or future, what would it be?
Classic dew: I would like to witness any of the battles of either world war. The fighting and tactics used along with the miserable conditions all sides endured is insane and I would simply like to meet and talk to any of the soldiers who had the mental stamina to withstand what they saw and went through.
Diva: What’s the best thing that happened to you last week?
Classic dew: Last week I got confirmation that my paperwork will be going through to finally start physical therapy for my shoulder, which I injured over 8 months ago. I have been in immense pain since I injured my shoulder, and it was the injury that lead to me joining Alora (Small miracles). Either way I can’t wait to strengthen my shoulder to the point it no longer dislocates or has a subluxation issue while walking down stairs or running.
Diva: What were you like in high school?
Classic dew: I was just like I am now, but with less patience, and slightly less respect for others. I was also very thin, but very athletic. I ran track, played American football, and played soccer.
Diva: If you had to change your name, what would your new name be, and why would you choose that name?
Classic dew: Jameson Winners. Why not? I like Jameson and I am always a winner.
Diva: Lastly, what are your plans for 2018?
Classic dew: I intend to get all 200ms in classic, rehab my shoulder so I can get into great shape again, get into shape to participate in a body building competition, get accepted into a good Physician Assistant school down south, hit 7 years in the US Army, knit 3 scarves, and graduate with my bachelors with a 3.8+ GPA.
Thank you for your wonderful talk, Classic dew.
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Next on our list is
Greetings.
Diva: What is a skill you'd like to learn and why?
Diva: What’s the best thing that happened to you last week?
Diva: If you had to change your name, what would your new name be, and why would you choose that name?
Diva: If you could witness any event of the past, present, or future, what would it be?
Diva: What were you like in high school?
Diva: What is your strongest personal quality?
Diva: If you were president, what is the first thing you would do?
Diva: Who do you most admire in life?
Diva: What is your best childhood memory?
Diva: Lastly, what are your plans for 2018?
Thanks
Disclaimer:
Have any interview questions you would like to ask any of the staff members?
Don't hesitate to send me a private message via forums/discord and I'll include them in next edition along with the answers from that staff member!
The MOTM poll has concluded and here are the final results received from the community.
The 3 top winners have been picked and the final voting has taken place among the staff team.
Community voting results:
Staff voting results:
The very final winner of January MOTM is....
Congratulations @
Contact
Stay tuned till the next month when the next voting takes place!
The January Community awards are happening now!
Visit this link to vote for your favorites;
http://www.alora.io/...mmunity-awards/
Voting ends on 25th of January. Good luck to everybody!
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That concludes the end of this newspaper! If you have any feedback/suggestions, don't hesitate to comment / contact me!
Read our last newspaper by clicking HERE!
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I think it's a great suggestion but I don't support it. I'd much rather have a way to obtain Rogue set that pickpockets twice the loot + experience and other viable Thieving methods. A different method of this could be the Ore and Gem stalls in Mor Ui Rek. Since these stalls aren't currently coded, we could give these stalls lower respawn times (currently in osrs, the ore stall is a 60 seconds respawn while the Gem Stall is 180 seconds); different respawn times for different tiered donator statuses. This is just an example. Like I mentioned, I'd rather see different alternatives.
Posted by Dumbshit on 16 January 2018 - 04:42 AM
100% Salter.
He's is one of the most relaxed player I've seen online, he assists as much as he can while also being friendly, he doesn't get toxic or anything if you flame him either. Pretty chill & mature player that totally deserves the MOTM!