Likewise, despite the fact that the action bar

Likewise, despite the fact that the action bar will be a big component of RuneScape in the future, we aren't forcing anyone to use it. It is possible to play with RuneScape in the same way as before. However you won't be penalized or OSRS gold handicapped. In fact, you'll be able to minimize the action bar to maintain a clear UI.

We've also stuck to our roots, which is the freedom to choose. We're very proud that you don't need to specialize in RuneScape, and we never plan to create a class system that locks out play based on your choices when you created your account. While I can't speak for everyone, we are making a number of changes to make sure that players have access to a broad range of combat options regardless of how you create your character. Stay tuned for more information on our Og Blog.

Reduce the complexity of balancing and code. RuneScape's code base is comprised of more than a decade worth of development. This makes it challenging for developers to create new content. A centralised system allows us to start over and spend less time worrying about our code history creating great content for you.

This is the ideal time to consider changing the balance of many items not represented in the current games (e.g., adding more benefit from 2h gear via melee/ranged, or restructuring weakening magical effects) as well as to rethink the power of buy RuneScape Mobile gold certain items.