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Hello everyone!
I decided with the new release of Daily Tasks that it would be nice to know what you can actually get for tasks, as well as what kind of points you can expect!
Without further adieu, the list of possible Daily Tasks!
Easy Tasks
Hard Tasks
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Both of these are more bugs than suggestions if you ask me. I know you can't receive items through search when you were searching from another tab in your bank (I.E you were clicked on the second tab when you searched and tried to search-withdraw an item in another tab).
As for the items moving spots from one tab to another, it's the same. It's more a bug than it is a suggestions. Thanks for the awareness though.
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Hello everyone, welcome to the newest edition of the Alora Newspaper!
This newspaper is a bit overdue, I decided I was going to change some things with the interviews
so it took a bit longer. Anyways, let's get started!
There have been no rule changes since the last update, but it is always good to review them!
Keep up to date with our rules & full list can be found by clicking HERE!
Since the last Newspaper there have been 3 updates. The first update was dropped on 01/04/2018,
the second update was dropped on 14/04/2018, and the third update on 22/14/2018.
The first update added the Easter Event, April Fools Event, and a Store Sale.
The second update added the long awaited and highly anticipated Elite Ironman Mode, as well as bug fixes.
The third update consisted of more bug fixes, some added Elite Ironman content, and some QOL updates.
Here is the update list for 01/04/2018:
Hotfixes:
If you want to check out the entire update list, click HERE!
Here's the update list of 14/04/2018:
I’m very excited to announce that Elite Ironman Mode is now live! You can jump straight in and create an Elite ironman on a fresh account (or any account that you already own that has not yet completed the beginner tutorial) and participate in the action!
PVP Updates:
If you want to check out the entire update list, click HERE!
Here's the update list of 21/04/2018:
We're back with a few content updates / bug fixes this week, mostly pertaining to the Elite Ironman release last week which was hugely successful. I'm thrilled to see so many people enjoying the new game mode, and hopefully these bug fixes and content updates improve the experience even more!
If you want to check out the entire update list, click HERE!
Many thanks to Omicron for all of these updates and fixes!
Over the last month there have been some changes to the staff team, you can see them below:
Staff updates as of April 8th, and 22nd 2018:
Promotions;
Elite Ultima has been promoted to Server Moderator.
Classic gain has been promoted to Server Support.
Draisaitl has been promoted to Server Support.
hsoJ has been promoted to Server Support.
Resignations;
Marvellous has resigned from Server Support.
Dr Drew has resigned from Global Moderator.
Cl hellish has temp. resigned from Server Moderator.
Demotions;
Nobody has been demoted! Woohoo!
For more info on the Staff updates, click HERE!
I have decided to interview two other members of our staff team! I hope you enjoy hearing what they had to say :)
The first person I interviewed was Another Cow!
Greetings.
Xuf: What is the funniest name you have heard?
Another Cow: Dante, like what kind of name is that?
Xuf: What movie would be the most terrible if it was turned into a musical?
Another Cow: Any Saw movie.
Xuf: What do you see in Alora 60 years from now?
Another Cow: I'll definitely be dead by then, we'll definitely have a VR port by then though.
Xuf: What is the most random fact you know?
Another Cow: Cows have about 300 degrees of vision.
Xuf: If you were to form a cult, what kind would it be?
Another Cow: I've already created a successful cult to protect myself and other cows. It's called veganism.
Xuf: If life were a video-game and you could have one cheat code, what would it be/do?
Another Cow: Invincibility, never be able to die.
Xuf: If you could remove one type of food from existence what would it be?
Another Cow: Borsch, that stuff is actually disgusting. Who thought it'd be a good idea to make a meal out of beets?
Xuf: How much do you love your Ranger Boots?
Another Cow: Ouch. This just hurts.
Xuf: Would you consider a bowl of cereal cold soup?
Another Cow: No, because typically soup is made with either some kind of meat, or water/broth. If your cereal has any of those things you terrify me.
Xuf: Do you think aliens exist?
Another Cow: Yes, however there will likely never be any contact between humans and any other complex lifeform.
Thank you for taking the time to answer those questions Another Cow, definitely some cool answers!
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Next on our list is Classic gain!
Greetings.
Xuf: What is your favorite thing about Alora?
Classic gain: This must have been said 1000 times before, but the thing I love the most about Alora is the tight community we have on the server.
Xuf: What kind of smartphone app would you like to see the most?
Classic gain: This may sound really weird in 2018, but I hardly use any apps other than Netflix or iTunes. So I just cant think of an app I would like to see.
Xuf: What movie quotes do you use frequently?
Classic gain: #1: Do or do not. There is no try. (everybody that has seen star wars knows this quote) #2: The past can hurt. but you can either run from it, or learn from it. #3: Affection is when you see someone's strengths , love is when you accept someone's flaws.
Xuf: Where/When was the hardest you've ever worked?
Classic gain: That must have been the first time I worked Kingsday in the bar I used to work at in the Jordaan in Amsterdam.
Xuf: Would you eat food that is past the expiration date if it smelled okay?
Classic gain: Bitterballen (most of you probably haven't heard of this snack as it is a typical dutch snack that is deep-fried ragou in breadcrumbs).
Xuf: What is your favorite movie and why?
Classic gain: That has to be the fast & furious trilogies. I fell in love with the first movie when I was a kid and triggered me into building cars with friends and taking them out to the local track, I have seen all fast & furious movies at least 15 times, and yes that includes Tokyo drift.
Xuf: What is the most recent thing you've lied about?
Classic gain: I lied to my boss I messed up a shipping order and when he asked me about it I told him I already fixed it (I clearly did not but I fixed it before he found out I lied).
Xuf: What is something you thought would be amazing but didn't turn out to be as awesome as you thought it was?
Classic gain: My ex-girlfriend? Lmao.
Xuf: How do you make yourself sleep when you can't seem to sleep?
Classic gain: I put some Andre Hazes (best dutch singer ever lived) on on my phone and I'm gone in a few minutes.
Xuf: What life skills are rarely taught, but are very useful?
Classic gain: In the country I live in (Netherlands) I think basic survival knowledge is something that lacks when kids are growing up. The people over here think beef grows in plastic packages, and water out of the tap ( t does everywhere but you know what I mean I guess), the kids these days don't know how to get food and water if they ever have to in emergency situations anymore.
Thanks Classic gain for taking the time to be interviewed!
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Next on our list is
classic joke
!
Greetings.
Xuf: How does it feel to have the highest Raids KC and not have a TBow?
classic joke
: It feels really embarrassing to be honest, seeing all these people getting all these Twisted bows at a really low kill count when I am double their kill count if not more. It will come at some point.
Xuf: What is it like being a Kiwi?
classic joke
: It's not to bad to be honest all though sometimes the weather can be pretty bad where I am and the internet can also be bad. But I wouldn't rather be in another country to be honest.
Xuf: Besides raids, what do you like to do on Alora?
classic joke
: On Alora apart from raids I like to bandstand and talk to people and do slayer. As most people know I am a terrible skiller/pker
Xuf: If you had the chance to sit down with anyone in the world to talk who would it be?
classic joke
: My favorite drummer Joey Jordison to be honest, he is what got me into instruments and stuff.
Xuf: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
classic joke
: I am not fussy when it comes to ice cream to be honest I don't have a favorite. I would eat any type of Ice cream.
Xuf: What is your favorite thing about Alora?
classic joke
: My favorite thing about Alora is the amount of awesome updates we have in the game and the fact they come pretty quick after the release on OSRS.
Xuf: What do you always dream of having/achieving?
classic joke
: I have always wanted to play instruments live in front of a massive crowd I have no fear with that type of stuff.
Xuf: Where do you see yourself next year?
classic joke
: Hopefully working, not allowed to at the moment (Really tricky situation).
Xuf: What is your favourite pass-time outside of Alora?
classic joke
: Listen to music and go see friends.
Xuf: If you could move to anywhere else in the world right now, where would you go?
classic joke
: To be honest I have no idea I haven't really thought about this ever so therefore I have no answer.
Thanks
classic joke
for taking the time to be interviewed!
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Next on our list is
Greetings.
Xuf: How does it feel to be the most famous person on Alora?
Xuf: Who do you go out of your way to be nice to?
Xuf: What is the spiciest thing you've ever eaten?
Xuf: What is something you really don't like paying for?
Xuf: What are you interested in that most people aren't?
Xuf: What is your favorite TV show?
Xuf: What game have you spent most time playing (Besides Alora)?
Xuf: What is the hardest part about being HORROR?
Xuf: What is the worst smelling thing you've encountered?
Xuf: If you were given $500,000 right now, what would you do with it?
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.
The very final winner of April MOTM is....
Congratulations
Contact
Stay tuned until the next month when voting takes place!
The April Community awards are out now!
Visit this link to check it out;
http://www.alora.io/...awards-results/
That concludes the end of this newspaper!
Read our last newspaper by clicking HERE!
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Hello Everyone!
I would like to start off by saying thank you to everyone who voted, unfortunately we only had 39 votes this month
which was not enough to match March, but we can do better than that next month!
This month we had the all-new 'Best Elite Ironman'.
Like I mentioned last month, if anyone has any suggestions for possible additions to the Community Awards please let me know!
Now without further adieu, the winners for the April Community Awards!
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I was surprised to see it shut down so quickly by the opinion of a single (forum) moderator. I then found the "Handled suggestions" tab and was surprised to see that in each suggestion, it was handled and locked by a single post from a moderator. This is quite a ridiculous way to handle in-game content. OSRS has a staff team review suggestions in addition to having them polled by players.
I'm going to try my best to not make a massive post about this seeing as I don't think a topic like this should even be gone into all that much. First off, I wanted to mention something that is blatantly obvious, or should be at least; Alora is not OSRS. We are a RSPS that tries to bring a similar feeling to OSRS without as much of a grind. That being said, we also aren't run like OSRS. Sure, we have a staff team that is slightly comparable to the team for OSRS, but we're no where near as big as their team. Along with that, we have only one Developer, Father Omicron. The amount of people that OSRS has and pays to test and develop new content is instantly higher than Alora (higher than 1, seeing as we don't get paid to be staff btw), and the amount of hours that they can put in opposed to just one person is very different.
The reason that Omicron isn't going through the list of suggestions himself and picking what to and what not to add to Alora is plain and simple; it takes too much time. For there only being one person who is actually developing the content you see in game it doesn't make much sense to allocate copious amounts of time doing other things like dealing with suggestions (there are many other things you can relate to this but I'll keep it on topic).
When a staff member deals with a suggestion it's not like they just accept/decline things as they please (even though it's understandable it seems this way), most of the time there is a lot of thought behind it as well as input from other members of the team, looking ahead to visualize whether or not adding something like this would be an overall benefit/would be worth the development time seeing as there is so much Omicron can do in one day, as well as looking over the feedback from the players in that suggestion thread.
I don't think it's fair for you to make a suggestion to 'Nerf Forum Mod Powers on Suggestions' just because a Forum Moderator, who not to mention STARTS with ranks in-game, and then gains powers on the forums as well, decided that a suggestion that was posted shouldn't have been accepted.
TL;DR: FMods are Server Mods with a bit of power on the forums and they don't just accept/decline suggestions without any thought behind it, and don't make the decision on their own to deal with suggestions.