Sal's RuneScape Forum > Windows Downloadable Client

SlashingUK

Apr 6 2009, 10:58 AM

A new, localised version of the Windows downloadable client is available.

The Windows downloadable client is a lightweight application designed specifically for RuneScape. It uses less memory and desktop screen space than a conventional browser, and is therefore ideal for low-end machines. The latest version includes the following enhancements:

Language Aware – will choose the correct language region based on your computer’s settings
Better compatibility with low-end machines
Features a smart new icon

You can find a link to the Windows downloadable client in the Downloads & Wallpapers section of the RuneScape website.

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Morte

Apr 6 2009, 11:08 AM

Does anyone here use the downloadable client? I tried it once, and found that I preferred the browser form better. Though if I had IE not Firefox I'd go with it I guess.

Fabis

Apr 6 2009, 11:10 AM

New? There was a RS Client in the section for ages!

Lupus Flamma V

Apr 6 2009, 11:10 AM

I just downloaded it quickly (1.4mb dsl ftw

) and its basicly a internet browser without tabs. I prefer FireFox

, so that I can AFK fishing and read posts on Sals

The Who?

Apr 6 2009, 11:17 AM

Too bad they don't make this for Macs, I'd atleast try it then.

Sparhawke

Apr 6 2009, 11:20 AM

QUOTE (Morte @ Apr 6 2009, 05:08 PM)

Does anyone here use the downloadable client? I tried it once, and found that I preferred the browser form better. Though if I had IE not Firefox I'd go with it I guess.

I do, always have

Going to download it soon and see what it is all about...though I must admit I would've prefered the functionality of "other" clients included which doesn't seem like it in the news

Reno

Apr 6 2009, 11:39 AM

I think I'll stick to swiftkit.

Tree

Apr 6 2009, 11:58 AM

It doesn't matter to me, since i go fullscreen anyway.

~I

Chris

Apr 6 2009, 12:04 PM

QUOTE (Fabis @ Apr 6 2009, 11:10 AM)

New? There was a RS Client in the section for ages!

A new version of the client, they updated it.

Egghebrecht

Apr 6 2009, 12:40 PM

boo only for windows

i used that client years ago
kept crashing / white screening on me

so an update indeed was in order
it is quite good when you don't have a powerfull computer
takes less resources compared to a browser

Emo_Nemo

Apr 6 2009, 12:43 PM

QUOTE (Egghebrecht @ Apr 6 2009, 01:40 PM)

boo only for windows

i used that client years ago
kept crashing / white screening on me

so an update indeed was in order
it is quite good when you don't have a powerfull computer
takes less resources compared to a browser

I used to use it at the library before I got my own computer low resolution an slow computer meant this thing was perfect.

sionnach dhu

Apr 6 2009, 01:57 PM

QUOTE (Sparhawke @ Apr 6 2009, 12:20 PM)

I do, always have

Likewise.
I use it because:

1) I like having a direct icon on my desktop to use when I want to play the game - it's simpler and easier than navigation of the browser to start it.
2) I prefer to keep my RS seperate from my browser (makes for less confusion if I'm multi-tasking).
3) I prefer my RS screen uncluttered.
4) It uses less resources than playing the game via the browser.

little boy 1100

Apr 6 2009, 02:03 PM

QUOTE (Fabis @ Apr 6 2009, 11:10 AM)

New? There was a RS Client in the section for ages!

Didnt work for a lot of people. I like it, simpel and good to use, sami full screen looks much better on this one.

storm2007

Apr 6 2009, 02:23 PM

is it true that you can get less viruses with client because you're not directly connected to the internet?

or no?

John_And_Edward

Apr 6 2009, 02:44 PM

I may check it out if Swiftkit messes up/really slow computer.
Gonna try it this week for crowded places.

Agent F

Apr 6 2009, 02:59 PM

QUOTE (storm2007 @ Apr 6 2009, 03:23 PM)

is it true that you can get less viruses with client because you're not directly connected to the internet?

or no?

You got to be on the Internet to play Runescape, so no. The RS Client is an Internet explorer window without all the extensions and features displayed. A tab in Firefox is sufficient for me. I'm surprised they are working on backward compatibility. It's got to be a really old computer if it can't run Runescape as it is. Internet connections are more of an issue than the computer.

Kingy

Apr 6 2009, 03:35 PM

Its only use is astetics.. (however its spelt) and ive had their old client for years, this one is only different because it has chopped off two pixels from the sides and one from the top and bottom.

Gaia

Apr 6 2009, 04:30 PM

Its not that great its just a client with no good things so i use SK instead.

-Gaia

Sobend

Apr 6 2009, 05:06 PM

I tried the client a couple of months ago and I noticed it was actually slower than the internet, so I stopped using it. I doubt I'll download this version.

Micael Fatia

Apr 6 2009, 05:06 PM

QUOTE

Does anyone here use the downloadable client?

I use it since 2006.

Fruityfed

Apr 6 2009, 06:38 PM

I haven't paid much attention to updates; is this like SwiftSwitch or something?

Emo_Nemo

Apr 6 2009, 06:58 PM

QUOTE (Fruityfed @ Apr 6 2009, 07:38 PM)

I haven't paid much attention to updates; is this like SwiftSwitch or something?

This has been around for years.

Fruityfed

Apr 6 2009, 07:15 PM

QUOTE (The Angel Bunny @ Apr 6 2009, 05:58 PM)

QUOTE (Fruityfed @ Apr 6 2009, 07:38 PM)

I haven't paid much attention to updates; is this like SwiftSwitch or something?

This has been around for years.

And how did that answer my question...?

Deflux

Apr 6 2009, 11:28 PM

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Poke

Apr 7 2009, 06:09 AM

QUOTE (Fruityfed @ Apr 6 2009, 11:38 PM)

I haven't paid much attention to updates; is this like SwiftSwitch or something?

Yes, but:
a. SwiftSwitch is illegal, this is not.
b. It's just the game and the homepage. It's exactly like opening up your web browser and having the RuneScape homepage as your homepage.

I just used it, and it's lucky I was did. I was at Greater Demons and then my Firefox conked out, which is lucky since the client has a backup of IE.

Mako275

Apr 7 2009, 09:06 AM

QUOTE (sionnach dhu @ Apr 6 2009, 01:57 PM)

1) I like having a direct icon on my desktop to use when I want to play the game - it's simpler and easier than navigation of the browser to start it.
2) I prefer to keep my RS separate from my browser (makes for less confusion if I'm multi-tasking).
3) I prefer my RS screen uncluttered.
4) It uses less resources than playing the game via the browser.

I use it for these reasons as well, but there is another reason which they recently fixed as to why I used the client.

5) Hitting backspace to delete text and having the browser go back a page. Client never did that.

sionnach dhu

Apr 7 2009, 09:16 AM

QUOTE (Delusional Rabbit @ Apr 6 2009, 04:35 PM)

Its only use is astetics.. (however its spelt) and ive had their old client for years, this one is only different because it has chopped off two pixels from the sides and one from the top and bottom.

There are two more immediately obvious differences:

1) It's a smaller file. The old file is 120kb, the new one is 85.5kb.
2) The icon is a bit fancier.

p.s. - It can be spelt either "aesthetics" or "esthetics".

Spectre

Apr 7 2009, 09:20 AM

This looks good for our household, where like 4 of us using wireless internet etc and it gets quite slow.

adrenalsky

Apr 7 2009, 10:53 AM

QUOTE (Spectre @ Apr 7 2009, 09:20 AM)

This looks good for our household, where like 4 of us using wireless internet etc and it gets quite slow.

Same here when both of my daughters and my wife are on RS the client seems to keep us all running with little to no lag. Even on my daughter Dino of a pc.

Emo_Nemo

Apr 7 2009, 11:15 AM

QUOTE (Poke @ Apr 7 2009, 07:09 AM)

QUOTE (Fruityfed @ Apr 6 2009, 11:38 PM)

I haven't paid much attention to updates; is this like SwiftSwitch or something?

Yes, but:
a. SwiftSwitch is illegal, this is not.
b. It's just the game and the homepage. It's exactly like opening up your web browser and having the RuneScape homepage as your homepage.

I just used it, and it's lucky I was did. I was at Greater Demons and then my Firefox conked out, which is lucky since the client has a backup of IE.

SK isn't illegal your just not aloud to talk about it. If it was Jagex wouldn't even consider Zybez a trusted fansite.

Poke

Apr 7 2009, 02:52 PM

QUOTE (The Angel Bunny @ Apr 7 2009, 04:15 PM)

QUOTE (Poke @ Apr 7 2009, 07:09 AM)

QUOTE (Fruityfed @ Apr 6 2009, 11:38 PM)

I haven't paid much attention to updates; is this like SwiftSwitch or something?

Yes, but:
a. SwiftSwitch is illegal, this is not.
b. It's just the game and the homepage. It's exactly like opening up your web browser and having the RuneScape homepage as your homepage.

I just used it, and it's lucky I was did. I was at Greater Demons and then my Firefox conked out, which is lucky since the client has a backup of IE.

SK isn't illegal your just not aloud to talk about it. If it was Jagex wouldn't even consider Zybez a trusted fansite.

a. SwiftSwitch is illegal, I never said SwiftKit was. SwiftKit is legal, as it doesn't contain a world switcher.
b. Zybez is crap, I'm surprised Jagex trust it. All of it's accounts are for RWt websites or RS3 websites.