Sal's Realm of RuneScape
September 2004 Q&A's

All of these Q&A's are from September 2004.


Niongo
Q: Are ALL treasure trails for members only? Great site!

A: Yes, all Treasure Trails are for Members only, but many of the rewards can be traded to free-players.


Thornlance
Q: does it cost any thing 2 become a member? i'm sry about all this i submit but i need help!!!!

A: It costs $5 USD a month to become a Member. There's lots of info on the actual RuneScape website if you look at the Members FAQ.


Rood
Q:  Is the type of gem u can get when mining random or is it in some kind of order.. and what about the frequency?

A: Getting gems while mining is always random, but some places seem to have a greater chance of mining gems than others, such as the Miner's Guild. Generally, the better the gem is, the more rare it will be to mine it. Emeralds are almost twice as rare to mine as Sapphires, and Diamonds are much more rare to find than any other gem.


Strongbad
Q: how much are santa hats worth I've heard from a lot of people that they're worth 150k but I thought since they're rare that they'd be worth more please tell me I need help! (nice site)

A: Santa Hats (along with other Holiday items) are always fluctuating in price, but Santa Hats should be worth more than that. They go for around 250k the last I heard.


Legend of Jv
Q: what lvl do u have to be to wear the Zamorak armor and the others?

A: The levels to wear the special trimmed armors is the same as wearing the regular armor without trimming. Rune armor requires level 40 defense, Adamantite requires 30, and black requires 10.


El Porridge
Q: Do you know where any Maple Trees are located?

A: There aren't any Maple Trees located in free-play, but several grow around Camelot Castle and the Seer's Village.


Thornlance
Q:  i know this is about the 5th thing ive submitted but wot is the point of a having a rune pickaxe?

A: The better your pickaxe is, the easier it is to mine ores. So, a Rune Pick will allow you to mine more quickly than an Iron one.


Joe Black 92
Q: were is the necromancers tower is u could answer this would be a great help.

A: the Necromancer's Tower can be found just southeast of Ardougne, near the ocean.


Unlmtd
Q: Hi. I love your website and I always check it. Now lets get to the questions.
1. Do you think members will ever be able to trim?
2. And last but not least, Where's a good spot to mine and smith at the same time for a lvl 45 miner and 25 smither?

A: Alright, I'll answer your questions in order:
1. No, I really don't think Members will ever be able to trim their own armor, just because trimmed armor is meant to be rare, and it rewards players for solving puzzles in the game.
2. The best place to both mine and smith would be in the Dwarven Mines. There's Iron and Coal down there, along with other assorted ores, as well as several anvils. If you have the Superheat Item magic spell, you can just smelt your ores into bars, smith them and sell them to the General Store for quick cash.


Andrew
Q: I was wondering if it was possible to dye leather boots other colours?

A: No, you can't dye boots different colors.


Azn_Fight103
Q: Hey Sal, this is my first time submission but I got 3 Questions.
1.I'm lvl 57 and I'm doing Dragon Slayer, do you think I can kill Elvarg. Im goin to bring Str Amulet, Rune Chain, Legs, KIte and Scimitar, Str Pots and Lobsters.
2.Why does the key disintegrate when you put in the key hole in Melzars Maze?
3.Will i be able to kill the Lesser Demon in the maze?

A: Ok, I'll try my best to answer them:
1. You can definitely kill Elvarg at your level, especially with all of your armor and items. I killed him at level 50 myself, but don't forget to bring your Dragonfire shield or you won't have a chance against him!
2. I'm not quite sure why the keys disappear, but I think that it has to do with Melzar's magic powers that he placed on the maze to keep people from finding him by placing several doors on each floor and making the keys disappear.
3. You should be able to kill the Lesser Demon too, just be sure to keep your hitpoints up by eating food.


Mia
Q: Howdy Sal! Here is my question: Is the highest combat lvl you can get 99? because me & my sis saw 101 lvl players! in the wilderness? so we are confused because the top players are lvl 99(i am a member) So plz answer my question PS ur sites ROX!!!

A: Actually, I believe that the highest combat level that you can have in RuneScape is 126. The combat formula in RuneScape is rather odd, but by having 99 in your main combat stats, it's possible to have a combat of 126.


J.T.
Q: lol im a lvl 73 and im having so much trouble making money i dont know what to choose and im not a member so i cant make it as fast i only have 182k how do i do that im saving up for a zammy full helmet.

A: There are all sorts of things you can do to get lots of money, but there isn't really a "get rich quick" method that I've found. You can check the Making Money guide for several ways to gain money fairly quickly. I would recommend mining and smithing, or fishing because they're 2 of the most helpful skills that can get you money.


Kilerpinguin
Q: what can the wine of zamorock be used for? I heard u can sell it for 10k, is that true?

A: the Wine Of Zamorak is used in Herblore to make Ranging Potions, but it doesn't usually sell for 10k since it isn't exactly rare.


Bonezdeath
Q:  is member really wont it i am just wondering my friends got it and he loves it so should i.

A: Well, I can't really make that decision for you, but in my opinion it is, as long as you have the money to pay for it. You could always just try for a month, and decide from there if you want to keep your membership or stay a free-player.


Ben
Q: How much do each of the party hats cost?

A: The prices are always changing, but I'm going to try and add prices to the Holiday Item guide sometime soon.


Rob
Q: I was wondering how to get the dragon shield that boosts up ur magic i need one and nobody will tell me

A: You can get a Dragonfire shield while you're doing the Dragon Slayer quest, from the duke of Lumbridge found upstairs in the castle.


Richy
Q: On Runescape is it wise to team up with people?

A: Usually, it's wise only to team up with people that you know and trust (especially in the Wilderness), since they could attack you. If you want to team up with someone while working on a quest or something, then generally it's alright, since it's alright to get help with quests.


Daniel Miller
Q: Where's the Champion gild Please answer me thank you guys are the best

A: The Champion's Guild can be found just southwest of Varrock.


Kendra
Q: how do i wave and highlight my words that i say aloud?

A: Check the Colors & Effects guide for info about changing your RuneScape font.


ErgoDyne629
Q: Where does one acquire gems?

A: You can find gems while mining, at random times.


Skooter
Q: yo sal i've heard you can make a house is that true if it is how

A: No, it isn't yet possible to build houses in RuneScape, but a Carpentry skill is rumored to be on its way. If that means that you can build your own house or not, I'm not exactly sure.


ErgoDyne629
Q: I'm new and didn't see anything about talismans. Can you tell me what they're used for?

A: Talismans are dropped by various monsters in RuneScape, and they're used in the RuneCrafting skill, which allows you to make Runes. You need to do the Rune Mystery quest first before you can practice the skill. A RuneCrafting guide is coming shortly, with specific info about the skill.


Georgia Zaccardo
Q: Hey whats up? I was wondering is the heroes guild members? Cos it sounds really cool but unfortunately im not a member also Is RuneScape American?

A: Yes, the Heroes Guild is a Members-Only guild, located northwest of Falador on the Member's ground. RuneScape (or the company that makes it) is actually located in England.


Camhen
Q: Hi Salmoneus...
I just had a quick question. What kind of guides would you accept, and which are you working on? I really love your site and would love to help it grow more. :) Thanks. :)

A: Well, I'll accept just about any sort of guide that can be helpful to players that visit the site. Right now I'm working mainly on Skill and Quest guides like RuneCrafting and others. Thanks for asking, I like it when people help out around the site. :)


Bigpete37
Q: Can free-players turn items into token thingies, and if so, how?

A: Yes, free-players can turn items into coins by using one of the Alchemy magic spells.


Tb224
Q: what does the ring of wealth do?

A: The Ring of Wealth increases the drop rate of rare items when you kill an enemy (not exactly things like party hats, but things that it doesn't drop very often).


Sens_fan
Q: I have been surfing the net for rs stuff and found alot of articles about a carpentry skill and players houses. can u explain?

A: Carpentry is a long-awaited skill that isn't here yet, but is planned for sometime in the future. It will supposedly allow you to make furniture for Player Owned Houses (a.k.a. POH's), which are also planned by Jagex to be released sometime. Player Owned Houses were a huge "thing" towards the start of the original RuneScape, and they were planned to be released, but the idea was scrapped because of the fact that there wasn't enough room for a house for each person.


Pantooy
Q: Does Silverlight weaken all demons or just Delrtih from the quest?

A: Silverlight used to weaken all Demons in the game, but now it appears to have no effect on them in RuneScape.


Jalhala
Q: man this is not tight, i made 2 blurite swords from the knight's sword quest and i gave one to squire finished the quest and kept the other one, but yesterday i lost it in the wild when i died. how do i get another one?

A: There isn't a way to get another Bluerite sword from the dwarf after you've done the quest.


Jim
Q: hi sal, love the site, i was wandering how i can get a full black helmet thanks

A: Black Full Helmets are for sale in the Champion's guild in Valaine's shop upstairs.


Salem92
Q: where could i buy those enchanted rings and do u have to be a member to use them????

A: There isn't a store to buy enchanted rings from, but players will sell them to you. Although, Enchanted rings are Members-Only.


Greg151
Q: how do u get dragon weapons

A: Dragon items can be bought from the shops in both the Legend's and Heroes Guilds, which offer several types of weapons, and the Legend's Guild which offers half of a Dragon Shield.


Snipesnipe
Q: hey sal my question is
since yours site address is runescape.salmoneus.net does RuneScape host sites or did you put that RuneScape in yourself?

A: The 'RuneScape' in the site address is actually a subdomain of Salmoneus.net, which was purchased by me.


Confusedarcher
Q: I am at a crossroad... i need to know exactly what stats a good archer needs to have. PLZ HELP ME IM DYING HERE

A: To be a good archer, you'll probably want the lowest possible combat level, while having the highest Ranged level. I would recommend you have 40 defense so that you can wear green Dragon Leather, but have 1 Strength and Attack. The reason for the Dragon Leather is that it raises your Ranged attack, allowing you to hit harder. Go for the highest Ranged level possible, and you should be a great Ranger.


Elliot Grimes
Q: Is it at all possible to make Black weapons and armour?

A: No, it isn;t possible to make any sort of Black weapon or Armor.


Thejbman
Q: what was the best thing u accomplished?

A: The best thing that I've accomplished (in the game) would have to be 85 Mining, which was 1 of my biggest goals to achieve.


Boom!loaded with ammo!
Q: hey sal, i have a question: whats the fastest way to get your crafting up?

A: The quickest way to level Crafting up would have to be making leather items. Everything you need is close together, and it's relatively fast to make, along with giving decent experience.


Largo355
Q: Hey Sal, I am sort of a beginner at this(lvl 24) and I was wonderin where I could get rune armor and what exactly does it do? P.S. nice website. Keep updating it :-)

A: The best way to get Rune Armor would be to buy from other players in the game, since usually they'll give you a deal on it, but the different kinds of armor can also be bought in the Champion's Guild.


Razorfire 41
Q: does trim armour do n e thing? im talking bout god armour 2 , do they like ... give xtra def ? prayeR? prayer cos their gods

A: No, Trimmed Armor doesn't give any extra bonuses. They're exactly the same as regular, untrimmed armor, other than the fact that they have trimming on them.


Joe
Q: Hey, I have two questions. One is how much are the blue,green, and red masks worth? And the other question is that what are monkey bones and where do I find them? Someone was selling monkey bones for 4k each and they weren't lying I saw it in the trade screen.

A: I'll look into the mask prices and add them, along with prices of other holiday items to the Holiday Item Guide soon. Monkey bones are found by killing Monkeys on Karamja, but I don't think that they're really work 4k.


Snipesnipe
Q: im kinda confused
im lv 64 mining i have about 408k xp
and i heard someone say to get lv 70 mining u need about 800k xp and my friend is lv 83 mining and he says he has 800k xp next lv is like 1 mill but i dont know can u give me a guess at wat lv i will need for lv 70-the closer the better=) thx sal btw i like the site more every time i come to it,and thats really often.=)

A: To get to level 70, you need about 737.6k xp, so you just need another 329k (about that).


00 Eagle 00
Q: why don't high level treet low level people with the same respect they do with there high level mates ?

A: I'm not quite sure why this happens, but maybe it's because some higher level people often times think that they're better than lower levels, so they have less respect for them.


Matt
Q: Hey i was wondering if you know if i can transfer my items from runescape classic to the current runescape. Thanks.

A: No, there isn't a way to transfer your items back from RSC to the new RuneScape.


Dande_Lion
Q: My question is, I got a sickle mold, and I can't figure out how to use it to make a sickle, and if I made a sickle, I still don't know what it would be good for. Are you familiar with this?

A: A Sickle is used in the Nature Spirit Quest, and you just craft it like you would any other silver item. You may also need to have already gotten to the part of the quest where you're asked to make the Sickle in order to make it.


Duran000
Q: i have level 20 range and my combat level is 57 what would be the best enemy to get my range up?(great site i use it when ever im playing)

A: A great way to level up your Ranged is to attack the Barbarians in the Barbarian Village pub, since they're fairly easy to kill and they give a good amount of xp.


The Power in the Runes
Q: Hey sal. Well im trying to defeat that vampire Draynor, I have everything, but my level is 17.How would you say i would be able to kill it?

A: Although the Vampire is level 39, he's much easier to kill than he looks, as long as you have Garlic. Just bring lots of food with you and you should be alright.


Zeimon5566
Q: some ppl said that without killing the dragon in the dragon slayer quest, u still can wear rune plate by buying it from other player, is it true?

A: No, you can't wear a Rune plate without first killing the Dragon in the quest, since the game will not allow you to.


Lokijuh
Q: How long would u think it would take to go from 55 - 85 mining and what do u mine?

A: It really depends on how fast you can mine and what you decide to mine for, but I would say that it might take just under a year, because just by mining Coal, that would be over 60,000. I usually mine coal and Iron so that I can make Steel.


Easykill69
Q: wair and how do i get the stuff to do treasure trails i know i need like extra stuff i herd plz write back. and thank u!

A: To get the actual clue to start a trail, you just need to kill monsters that drop them. You'll need a watch, chart, sextant and a spade. Spades can be picked up in Falador, across from the garden. A watch is given to you by the monk in the Clocktower, a Sextant is given to you buy Murphy the sailor in Port Khazard, and a Chart is given to you buy the Observatory Professor.


Masked_Alan
Q: Cool site dude. I wanna know how do i get to the other side of the wall at the west of falador, I.E.: how do i get let's say to the left side of the map?

A: The other half of the map is for Members-Only, so you need to be a Member to go through the gate.


Susaneallin
Q: Um Sal,
Today while leveling up in the pub in Barbarian's Village, an old man teleported to me. He said "Susaneallin. um...susaneallin" then something along the lines of "I am glad you're speaking to me. I am a lonely old man, thank you for keeping me company, here is a gift" then he teleported off and left me with a spinach roll. He was a non-playerable character (he wasn't a person in true life's character) Do you think Jagex is behind this? Can u please tell me if this has ever happened to u or anyone u know? Thanx susaneallin

A: The Strange Old Man is actually a random event in RuneScape that will reward you for talking to him, usually giving you something like money or a spinach roll.


Great Scott!!! 1.21 Gigawatts?!?
Q: Nice website!!! I like the ranging guild!!!..... Anyyywaay could you tell me where the best place for a level 59 ranger to train ranged? I've tried the ice giant place. Know anywhere else? Thanks.

A: Well, if you're a Member, try King Lathas' training area northwest of Ardougne, or at the Blue dragons in the Taverley Dungeon. If you're a Free-Player, there aren't really many good ranging spots but you can  try Ranging at the Lesser Demons in the Karamja Volcano, or Black Knights.


MisterX
Q: Are there any detailed charts on XP/Level for the skills in RuneScape? this would make calculating how much steel bars you gotta do / dwarves you gotta kill / whatever way easier! yo peace and great site btw.

A: There isn't a chart with the required xp per level on the site yet, but something like that will definitely be added to the site. I've been meaning to add something like this in for awhile, but I first wanted to get most of the skill and quest guides finished first.


Richard
Q: if you use superheat item on an ore does it get your smithing level up?

A: Yes, using the superheat spell gives you both Magic and Smithing experience.


OUT THERE was the mouse
Q: If im members and i unsubscribe, where would i appear in the free servers?
2. Eg free servers have 20 backspaces, members has 80, what happens if i was a member and had more then 20 stuffs in bank, but then unsubscribed back to free thingy. What would happen to my stuff?

A: I'm not sure where you'd be if you unsubscribe, but most likely if you were on Members' land, you would appear in Lumbridge. Otherwise you would be wherever you last logged out at on the Free-Play world. As for the bank spaces, your things would still be there, but you would only be able to see the first 20 items in your bank.


Pike Crusher
Q: hi sal, this website is wicked!!! im lvl 49 and i wanted to know where oziach is in R.S.C. so i can do dragon slayer quest.

A: Oziach is northwest of the Barbarian Village in RSC, and just east of Edgeville.


PrincessQueen
Q: Where is the Blue Moon Inn in RS?

A: The Blue Moon Inn is in Varrock, just south of the General Store.


58674
Q: How much are cannon balls worth?

A: Cannonballs are worth around 800-1,000gp a piece.


Randy Ortin
Q: hi sal, wicked website by the way.
wat do u prefer i train on to get my str up really fast and effective (im lvl 4 att 5 str 1 def 1)

A: Try training on Chickens for awhile until you're around level 10, since they're pretty easy to kill. Then you can try killing Dark Wizards.



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