News.RuneScape has web app for chatting

Jagex Games Studio's massively-multiplayer online role-playing game RuneScape received a companion web app today, which allows players to chat with their friends without needing to log into the full game.

Being a web app, players won't need to install it from an app store. Instead, players can access it on their mobile phone, tablet or PC by visiting the game's companion app page and logging in using their account details.

The web app current allows players to access Friends Chat, Clan Chat and Private Messages from the game. More features are expected to roll out in 2014.

The web app supports most Android devices and iPhone 4 upwards — full list can be viewed here. Jagex notes that the web app is still being worked on, so it doesn't yet perform reliably on certain devices. to monthly 'Dragonstone' polls, members will also have the opportunity to take part in more frequent 'Diamond' and 'Ruby' polls. These mid- and low-tier polls will help decide topics such as which new dragon should be added into the game, and whether the spring event should be Easter-themed or not.

"The launch of Power to the Players marks the exciting start of democratisation in RuneScape as we provide players with significant means to shape a game they have been passionate about for more than 13 years. This journey began RuneScape 3's launch last year, which saw the start of world events where player actions determined the outcome," said Phil Mansell, Executive Producer, RuneScape. "RuneScape continues to push boundaries even in its maturity, and I can't wait to see where the players take us."

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Thursday, January 23, 2014