I'm going to post these here, and provide a link to this blog entry on my main channel, to save some space in my channel description. I should also be able to provide more detailed responses to the questions.
If you have a question you feel is frequently asked, and is missing, feel free to suggest it. If you need clarification on any of my responses, just ask.
Thanks.
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1) What programs do I use?
* Sony Vegas 7.0 (For all videos before and including In the End)
* Sony Vegas 8.0 Pro (For all recent and future videos)
* FRAPS (High quality, full screen recording)
* Hypercam (For recording quick scenes, that I may not need, such as quests)
* Audacity (I do any audio editing, such as voices, here)
* Adobe Photoshop CS3 (Most, if not all, my edited images are made through this)
2) Can I add you?
The answer is no, for many reasons. For one, I do not even have enough space to add all of my real friends, those who I talk to often and do activities with. But perhaps more importantly is that I probably do not even know you. It's rough when someone you may know so well doesn't even know who you are, but unfortunately, I can't seek to find out the names of everyone who watches my videos, speaking with them, and getting to know them. It's just beyond my capacity.
Some have asked me why I can't free up some space to add them, since surely I have at least 1 person who isn't on anymore. Again, I probably don't know you. I'm not going to remove someone I do know for someone I don't. Think about how the person I removed would feel if they came back and found out? Or better yet, imagine if you've been my friend for some time, and I remove you in place of someone I didn't know? It's just too unreasonable. So with great dismay, no, I cannot add you. Please do not ask and make me look like a bad guy by turning you down, because it is not done to hurt any feelings.
3) Can you be in one of my videos?
This is one I get a lot, and I know it seems like a reasonable request by those asking. However, I don't just create my videos with just any random people. In fact, my videos typically always focus simply on me and my character, and a good number of clips don't have any other characters in them except myself. Those who I do have with me are typically always friends, those who I have added, and people I know I can explain directions to, knowing they'll be followed. I can't get that kind of trust with strangers, unfortunately.
The only exception to this response is when I may need a large number of people for a clip. I will generally allow anyone within the vicinity or in my clan chat to join, so long as they have what I'm looking for in a clip.
Besides that scenario, I simply cannot create a list of all the people who have asked, and go down the list seeking out their help, without even knowing if they can fulfill my needs for a given clip. So as with the previous question, please simply don't ask.
4) Can I be in one of your videos?
This one I'm a little more lenient on. But just a little. Again, if I don't know you, chances are I won't. I don't like it when people want me in their video, simply so they can have a recognized name in their cast, and get people to view it for that reason alone, and ignore the actual quality of the video.
Typically I do lend a hand for friends if they ask, and friends of friends if need be. I rarely turn down the opportunity to help out a friend in their videos. I like to be a part of their work, and to see my character represented through their editing skills. So if you're my friend, and you want to ask me to be in a clip, PLEASE DO. Also, if your friend is looking for someone to help, but doesn't have anything they need, and you know I have that requirement, don't hesitate to ask. I typically trust that my friends have good taste in friends as well, so therefore the friends of my friends are usually my friends as well.
For those asking to do an interview, this section with their answers, and the existing interviews on YouTube are more than satisfactory. There truly is no need for another. If you are simply curious about something, and want my reply, ask. However, I will not sit down with you to be asked a bunch of questions to give you popularity for having contacts with known names.
5) Can I subscribe to your channel, rate your video, comment on the video or channel, rate a video, critique your work, or feature it?
If you ask me straight up, no. I don't like it when people ask me to do something such as that, because it tells me all they're interested in is the numbers, and it coming from someone whom others may recognize. As with all the other scenarios, I don't like that. If you have good quality work, act in a professional and friendly manner, and are an active part of the community, you WILL get noticed. Then when people notice you, and find out that you reached the point you're at without any assistance or harassing others, they will be more inclined to lend a hand in getting you the recognition you deserve.
For those who may think that such a thing cannot happen, I am living proof to say otherwise.
6) What would I recommend you do to get noticed and respected in the community?
First and most importantly, don't let everything you do be in an effort to get attention and popularity. If you want to be noticed and respected, that's fine, but don't let it mean everything to you, or it will destroy you.
So with that warning said, here's what I suggest...
Quality is always more important than quantity. This applies to more than just your videos. If I find a good video on YouTube, I check out that person's channel. I check for how often they deliver that level of performance. If it's not often, and their video quality is not consistent, I will pass them up. Others will as well. We want to see great videos when they come out. Yet we don't want 20 videos that were hardly given and effort to spam our subscriptions box and make us miss those quality videos. Also, do not think that having a large number of statistics on a video or on your channel means anything at all. Again, quality over quantity. I have seen countless videos with far more views, comments, ratings, and favorites than my own, yet when I glance at the comments left, and the average rating, they prove to be very misleading. Don't let yourself be mislead.
Another piece of advice I have is to act professional yet kind, and respectful yet tough. Although YouTube is just a place for people to get together and enjoy videos, people are going to be more trustworthy that a guy with proper grammar and sentence structure will deliver quality videos than sum1 who speeks lyke this l0l, u no? It has no real affect on the quality of your videos, but it does take away from your credibility. However, this doesn't mean you can't be playful at times. Nobody likes a person who can't smile once in a while. =) Enjoy the company of your friends, and let others see the fun side of you (when it's safe to show it lol).
When interacting with people you don't know, be respectful. Comments can easily be misinterpreted, considering you can't read a person's body language over the internet to see their emotions or a hint of sarcasm in their text. Therefore, when in doubt, give them a chance to redeem themselves. NEVER go on the offensive, and try to be more crude and obnoxious than the other person. It does not help your image, and I have lost respect to many great video makers because of their lack of respect towards others. However, this doesn't mean to let others push you around. Have confidence in yourself and in what you do, and don't hesitate to object to something you disagree with.
Although those things don't really help the quality of your videos, it does make people more inclined to trust you, respect you, and want to support you on the internet. It also helps to define you as a role model towards others, and be someone they can look up to. You may never meet a person from the internet face-to-face, but they can most certainly have a very positive influence in your life and your values.
Lastly, be active! If people don't know who you are, what you're like, if you act like a regular person, or don't know if you respond to any comments, they'll quickly lose interest in you. Try to talk with people over the internet, even those you don't know. Answer questions from time to time. Let someone know when they leave a touching or funny comment that you appreciate. They're little things, but it makes you a part of the community, gets your name out there, makes the experience more enjoyable for you, and it gives you a reason to stick with it.
There are probably a million other things I can suggest, but I believe that's a good starting point. =)
7) When is my next video?
Although it may be an unusual concept to some, I do not plan out every aspect of my videos, schedule when to record them, know how I will edit them, and when it will be uploaded. Go figure.
I work on my videos as I feel the motivation to do so. I never rush them, or simply record something just to get something completed in the video. For that reason, a simple video may take me months, simply because I lack the motivation to make it.
Because of this, I NEVER have a planned upload date for a video, or even a rough time frame of it's completion. My life is far too unpredictable for me to give such estimates. I often give updates via my blogs and occassionally update videos, so if you're interested, WATCH/READ THOSE! DON'T ASK ME!
On a side note, many are concerned about the fact that I haven't created a full RSMV in over a year. Well, if they watched the video with my RSMV Compilations, they would know I've worked on a great number of projects, and have not come close to calling it quits either. So although it's been a long time between RSMVs, I have no intentions of quitting video making any time soon.
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Questions may be added at any given time to reflect upon missed questions, or questions that have risen in their times asked. I will try to give notices of such changes, or mark newer additions in the list.
With that said, if you have any suggestions, questions, or need for clarification, simply ask and I'll provide whatever assistance I can. Thanks.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Luckybucket as of November 8, 2009
Finally achieved 85 Mining. Took me about a week from 82, which was just under 900k experience. So I actually managed close to 200k experience a day. Not bad, in my opinion.
I powermined granite the whole time, using a Dragon Pickaxe. The Dragon is actually a nice boost from Rune. It's probably not too much, but something is better than nothing. And what was REALLY nice about it, was that since I was powermining, the ores didn't earn my any profit. However, since I was using the Dragon Pickaxe, the price changed during my time using it... by 1.8mil. =D So I basically earned 1.8mil by powermining granite for 5 days. ^_^ Ftw much?
I decided to exchange my 1.1k granite lobster pouches for shards, and then use up whatever Gold and Green charms I had left with a Kyatt. I needed 733 bananas to make Fruit Bat pouches with my Greens, but none were selling on the GE, even at max price. Stores only have like 10, since the update to them, and I didn't want to tele to Karamja over and over, collecting them myself. So I bought 800 bones via the GE and used the Bones to Bananas spell. Costed a little more, but saved me a ton of time.
I managed to use up all of my Gold Charms (1.8k of them) with Barker Toads, and got 81 Summoning from it. Now my 80 Construction is my lowest skill. =D I also knocked out 200 Green Charms before the Kyatt dissapeared. I'm not sure how good that is in comparison to others, but it seemed fast to me. I manage to craft 2k Pure Ess with a Graahk when I'm focused, and that's 54 essence per trip. With summoning, I only had 24 of the secondaries per trip. I'll keep track of the charms used next time too, so I can compare.
Anyways, 1 goal down, few more to go. 85 Agility is next, and I'm already 83. Shouldn't take more than a few days. Just wish it was a little more exciting. =| At least it'll be a bit faster once I hit 85.
Anyways, that's all there is to tell for now. Ciao.
I powermined granite the whole time, using a Dragon Pickaxe. The Dragon is actually a nice boost from Rune. It's probably not too much, but something is better than nothing. And what was REALLY nice about it, was that since I was powermining, the ores didn't earn my any profit. However, since I was using the Dragon Pickaxe, the price changed during my time using it... by 1.8mil. =D So I basically earned 1.8mil by powermining granite for 5 days. ^_^ Ftw much?
I decided to exchange my 1.1k granite lobster pouches for shards, and then use up whatever Gold and Green charms I had left with a Kyatt. I needed 733 bananas to make Fruit Bat pouches with my Greens, but none were selling on the GE, even at max price. Stores only have like 10, since the update to them, and I didn't want to tele to Karamja over and over, collecting them myself. So I bought 800 bones via the GE and used the Bones to Bananas spell. Costed a little more, but saved me a ton of time.
I managed to use up all of my Gold Charms (1.8k of them) with Barker Toads, and got 81 Summoning from it. Now my 80 Construction is my lowest skill. =D I also knocked out 200 Green Charms before the Kyatt dissapeared. I'm not sure how good that is in comparison to others, but it seemed fast to me. I manage to craft 2k Pure Ess with a Graahk when I'm focused, and that's 54 essence per trip. With summoning, I only had 24 of the secondaries per trip. I'll keep track of the charms used next time too, so I can compare.
Anyways, 1 goal down, few more to go. 85 Agility is next, and I'm already 83. Shouldn't take more than a few days. Just wish it was a little more exciting. =| At least it'll be a bit faster once I hit 85.
Anyways, that's all there is to tell for now. Ciao.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
99 Magic Analysis
I created an Analysis on what the cost for 99 Magic would be by means of alching and plank make. Here is the result:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=td9hsr6OdK5pdK_S10uwYkg&single=true&gid=1&output=html
An important concept to keep in mind is the time it takes to accomplish one certain method. For instance, in the Analysis, it takes me 114 hours to achieve 99 by alching. However, by Plank Make, it only takes 37 hours. Although alching would cost less to achieve 99 by, the time saved by Plank Make can then be used to earn my money back. With the time it takes to get 99 by alching, I have two choices: Alch, and lose 18mil, or Plank Make to 99, and Runecraft the remaining time, EARNING 39mil.
The decision on which method is quite easy to determine via that analysis.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=td9hsr6OdK5pdK_S10uwYkg&single=true&gid=1&output=html
An important concept to keep in mind is the time it takes to accomplish one certain method. For instance, in the Analysis, it takes me 114 hours to achieve 99 by alching. However, by Plank Make, it only takes 37 hours. Although alching would cost less to achieve 99 by, the time saved by Plank Make can then be used to earn my money back. With the time it takes to get 99 by alching, I have two choices: Alch, and lose 18mil, or Plank Make to 99, and Runecraft the remaining time, EARNING 39mil.
The decision on which method is quite easy to determine via that analysis.
Farming Analysis
I created a Farming Analysis on a spreadsheet for Farming, both for self-reference, and to assist Swordking090 in his 99 Farming goal.
Here it is:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ta9IipAE_T0xnGzhv-1nC7Q&output=html
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I plan on releasing these analysis's somewhat often, as I create them for self reference at a rather frequent rate. The general content will be similar to what is provided in this Farming Analysis, and reflect a cost/exp relation. Depending on the skill, items, or methods, I may also offer a time/exp ratio, and/or a time/cost ratio (for skills such as Runecrafting or Mining). I'll try to keep them as clear and straightforward as possible, and explain how I arrived at my results.
If you have any recommendations or suggestions on an Analysis you'd like to see complete, feel free to leave a comment for it.
Thanks, and enjoy.
Here it is:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=ta9IipAE_T0xnGzhv-1nC7Q&output=html
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I plan on releasing these analysis's somewhat often, as I create them for self reference at a rather frequent rate. The general content will be similar to what is provided in this Farming Analysis, and reflect a cost/exp relation. Depending on the skill, items, or methods, I may also offer a time/exp ratio, and/or a time/cost ratio (for skills such as Runecrafting or Mining). I'll try to keep them as clear and straightforward as possible, and explain how I arrived at my results.
If you have any recommendations or suggestions on an Analysis you'd like to see complete, feel free to leave a comment for it.
Thanks, and enjoy.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Luckybucket as of November 1, 2009
I think I'm going to do little skill update blogs in this format. =o I used to do my bank videos as "Luckybucket as of..." videos, and I grew addicted to it; so I like the idea of reusing it now, in these blogs. ^_^
Anyways, today I went to task with my new plan of action, which for those who didn't read my blog on YouTube, is to tackle quick levels for the time being, and raise my total level.
I got on today with about 60k experience to level Mining. I went to the Desert Quarry and mined granite. Got it in a little over an hour.
I then played around with my new graphics card for a bit, a 9800 GT (IT OWNS), by playing Fallout 3 and Call of Duty 4. This card will be a HUGE help in recording full screen shots in good quality. Definitely worth the $180 I paid for it.
After messing around with my new card, I got back on RS, recalculated the cost of using all my Crimson and Blue charms that I got from 96-99 Strength, and found it to come out to about 5m. I sold my Bandos Chestplate, since I won't be doing Combat for a while, and went ahead and used up all my Crims and Blues. I used Crimson Charms on Granite Lobsters, which are around 13.6gp/exp; definitely not bad for Crimson Charms. I used my Blues on Adamantite Minotaurs, which are about 10gp/exp. Miths were a little lower in gp/exp, but I'd rather get the exp than worry about the slight cost difference.
The one thing that I truly enjoy about Summoning is its speed. Even though it cost me 5m to use the charms, I got levels 78, 79, and 80 within 23 minutes. In the process, I also got 131 combat. That also means that all my skills are now 80 and above, a goal long overdue.
I bought a Dragon Pickaxe the other night, more for fun than for serious use. However, now that I have it, I'm thinking I may as well hit 85 Mining with it. It's around 250-300k per level at this point, which is 6-7 hours per, but in comparison to my other skills, its not so bad. Plus, it's a very respectable skill to have a high level in.
Once that's done, I'll probably RC for a while, get some cash, and maybe make the push for 99 Hitpoints via Chins.
I also calculated out the price of 99 Magic, and it came out to be around 28m, so I might consider going for that soon enough. However, I'm also considering 99 Woodcutting, since the sawmill now makes it an 80k exp/hr skill
But for now, my plan goes as follows:
85 Mining
85 Agility
92 Runecrafting (via Dbl Nats)
99 Hitpoints (via Chins)
95 Ranged (gotten through 99 Hits on chins)
Anyways, today I went to task with my new plan of action, which for those who didn't read my blog on YouTube, is to tackle quick levels for the time being, and raise my total level.
I got on today with about 60k experience to level Mining. I went to the Desert Quarry and mined granite. Got it in a little over an hour.
I then played around with my new graphics card for a bit, a 9800 GT (IT OWNS), by playing Fallout 3 and Call of Duty 4. This card will be a HUGE help in recording full screen shots in good quality. Definitely worth the $180 I paid for it.
After messing around with my new card, I got back on RS, recalculated the cost of using all my Crimson and Blue charms that I got from 96-99 Strength, and found it to come out to about 5m. I sold my Bandos Chestplate, since I won't be doing Combat for a while, and went ahead and used up all my Crims and Blues. I used Crimson Charms on Granite Lobsters, which are around 13.6gp/exp; definitely not bad for Crimson Charms. I used my Blues on Adamantite Minotaurs, which are about 10gp/exp. Miths were a little lower in gp/exp, but I'd rather get the exp than worry about the slight cost difference.
The one thing that I truly enjoy about Summoning is its speed. Even though it cost me 5m to use the charms, I got levels 78, 79, and 80 within 23 minutes. In the process, I also got 131 combat. That also means that all my skills are now 80 and above, a goal long overdue.
I bought a Dragon Pickaxe the other night, more for fun than for serious use. However, now that I have it, I'm thinking I may as well hit 85 Mining with it. It's around 250-300k per level at this point, which is 6-7 hours per, but in comparison to my other skills, its not so bad. Plus, it's a very respectable skill to have a high level in.
Once that's done, I'll probably RC for a while, get some cash, and maybe make the push for 99 Hitpoints via Chins.
I also calculated out the price of 99 Magic, and it came out to be around 28m, so I might consider going for that soon enough. However, I'm also considering 99 Woodcutting, since the sawmill now makes it an 80k exp/hr skill
But for now, my plan goes as follows:
85 Mining
85 Agility
92 Runecrafting (via Dbl Nats)
99 Hitpoints (via Chins)
95 Ranged (gotten through 99 Hits on chins)
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Rick Astley ftw?
Most people just know him from the Rick Roll, or Never Gonna Give You Up. Of course, the video is hilarious, because it's a skinny little white dude with a crazy deep voice, and it's not expected.
However, out of curiosity, today I checked out a few more of his songs. Turns out, he actually has some REALLY good material. =o Here's some songs you should listen to:
Together Forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLsJryWc5XE
Take Me To Your Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQRN5OWgBw
Sleeping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9LH6lvrzAU
Sleeping is actually a more recent song by him, where he looks a bit different. =o
I also did a Google search on him to try and find more recent pictures of what he looks like, and I found this picture that I just cracked up over:
http://accidentalsexiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/rick.jpg
The URL looks fishy because of the accidentalsexiness part, but Wordpress is an official blogging site just like Blogger, so you can be assured that the link is safe.
So don't underestimate Rick Astley. =o The guy owns.
However, out of curiosity, today I checked out a few more of his songs. Turns out, he actually has some REALLY good material. =o Here's some songs you should listen to:
Together Forever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLsJryWc5XE
Take Me To Your Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqQRN5OWgBw
Sleeping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9LH6lvrzAU
Sleeping is actually a more recent song by him, where he looks a bit different. =o
I also did a Google search on him to try and find more recent pictures of what he looks like, and I found this picture that I just cracked up over:
http://accidentalsexiness.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/rick.jpg
The URL looks fishy because of the accidentalsexiness part, but Wordpress is an official blogging site just like Blogger, so you can be assured that the link is safe.
So don't underestimate Rick Astley. =o The guy owns.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Custom GE Search Results
Alongside my easier access to the Grand Exchange database, I've also been getting more involved in merchanting, by viewing the price changes of popular items, and buying at the right times, and selling at a profit. Although the actual profit is very minor for me now, it's because the profit grows exponentially as I gain more money. So although I may only get 100k by investing 10mil, when I get 100mil, that's 1mil profit. So at the very least, it's good practice, and fun. =D
Now, in order to help merchant, I worked on creating my own search results so I can view the price changes of important items. It's a pain to search herbs and get half a page of Herb Tea Mix. So what's the solution? Let me explain....
Nearly any search engine uses some basic search elements, especially "quotations". What quotations do is ONLY return results that match exactly what you put within the quotes. So if you did a search for Dragon Platebody on the GE Database, you'd get the Dragon Platebody, but also any other term with Dragon, and any other term with Platebody. This causes unnecessary clutter. So if you instead typed "Dragon Platebody", you'd only get that one result. Nice and clean.
So we know how to limit our results to what we want, but we don't want to create 500 different bookmarks, do we? Of course not! So how can we create a custom search results of differing items, on one page?
MOST search engines use Boolean Operators (AND/OR for examples), but since the GE database isn't as complex, it doesn't. So instead, we can simply put the next term following the previous, without any spaces. For instance, say I wanted a page result for just Dragon Full (Dragon Full Helm, Dragon Platebody, Platelegs, and Square Shield). Instead of having 4 different bookmarks, I can do one search like this:
"Dragon platebody""Dragon platelegs""Dragon full helm""Dragon sq shield"
and get this result:
http://itemdb-rs.runescape.com/results.ws?query=%22Dragon%20platebody%22%22Dragon%20platelegs%22%22Dragon%20full%20helm%22%22Dragon%20sq%20shield%22&price=all&members=
Now note the armour set and the corrupt sets. I don't want these in my results, since I want to merchant the individual items (The armour sets probably won't have that many in stock anyways). So at the end of the search, I'll make an adjustment by adding -corrupt -set.
Now my search should look like this:
"Dragon platebody""Dragon platelegs""Dragon full helm""Dragon sq shield" -corrupt -set
And here's what I get!
http://services.runescape.com/m=itemdb_rs/results.ws?query=%22Dragon+platebody%22%22Dragon+platelegs%22%22Dragon+full+helm%22%22Dragon+sq+shield%22+-corrupt+-set&price=all&members=
Brilliant! Now I just bookmark that page, and set the keyword as ge1. Now whenever I want to see what the prices of the day are for a Dragon Set, I can just type ge1 in my address bar, and there it is. =)
I personally have set up 13 different custom results, for things ranging from runes, ores and bars, food, logs, herbs, potions, seeds, barrows armour, weapons, and armour. Considering I have the ge search set up as "ge [termhere]", I have to make sure that my keywords DO NOT have a space after ge; therefore, it MUST be ge1, and not ge 1.
So if you have any interest in merchanting, be sure to set up some custom results so you can get a quick handle on the daily price changes. =D Trust me, it'll save you HOURS of time.
Now, in order to help merchant, I worked on creating my own search results so I can view the price changes of important items. It's a pain to search herbs and get half a page of Herb Tea Mix. So what's the solution? Let me explain....
Nearly any search engine uses some basic search elements, especially "quotations". What quotations do is ONLY return results that match exactly what you put within the quotes. So if you did a search for Dragon Platebody on the GE Database, you'd get the Dragon Platebody, but also any other term with Dragon, and any other term with Platebody. This causes unnecessary clutter. So if you instead typed "Dragon Platebody", you'd only get that one result. Nice and clean.
So we know how to limit our results to what we want, but we don't want to create 500 different bookmarks, do we? Of course not! So how can we create a custom search results of differing items, on one page?
MOST search engines use Boolean Operators (AND/OR for examples), but since the GE database isn't as complex, it doesn't. So instead, we can simply put the next term following the previous, without any spaces. For instance, say I wanted a page result for just Dragon Full (Dragon Full Helm, Dragon Platebody, Platelegs, and Square Shield). Instead of having 4 different bookmarks, I can do one search like this:
"Dragon platebody""Dragon platelegs""Dragon full helm""Dragon sq shield"
and get this result:
http://itemdb-rs.runescape.com/results.ws?query=%22Dragon%20platebody%22%22Dragon%20platelegs%22%22Dragon%20full%20helm%22%22Dragon%20sq%20shield%22&price=all&members=
Now note the armour set and the corrupt sets. I don't want these in my results, since I want to merchant the individual items (The armour sets probably won't have that many in stock anyways). So at the end of the search, I'll make an adjustment by adding -corrupt -set.
Now my search should look like this:
"Dragon platebody""Dragon platelegs""Dragon full helm""Dragon sq shield" -corrupt -set
And here's what I get!
http://services.runescape.com/m=itemdb_rs/results.ws?query=%22Dragon+platebody%22%22Dragon+platelegs%22%22Dragon+full+helm%22%22Dragon+sq+shield%22+-corrupt+-set&price=all&members=
Brilliant! Now I just bookmark that page, and set the keyword as ge1. Now whenever I want to see what the prices of the day are for a Dragon Set, I can just type ge1 in my address bar, and there it is. =)
I personally have set up 13 different custom results, for things ranging from runes, ores and bars, food, logs, herbs, potions, seeds, barrows armour, weapons, and armour. Considering I have the ge search set up as "ge [termhere]", I have to make sure that my keywords DO NOT have a space after ge; therefore, it MUST be ge1, and not ge 1.
So if you have any interest in merchanting, be sure to set up some custom results so you can get a quick handle on the daily price changes. =D Trust me, it'll save you HOURS of time.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Banner Completed
I took some time to create a banner for my site. I'm rather so-so on it, and would like to make improvements. But for the time being, it's good enough. =)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tips and Tricks - Keywording Search Engines
This is something I've just started to learn quite recently, and I love it. It is so incredibly useful for me while I'm using the internet.
Basically, whenever you do a search on a search engine, it will give a url in a format similar to this:
www.sitehere.com/search_[insert_search_term_here]
If you bookmark that page, set it to a keyword, and then replace [insert_search_term_here] with %s, it will search whatever you place after the keyword.
Let me use an example of the most common use I have for it: Searching the Grand Exchange Database.
First, I did a search for Bandos. Here's the page result:
http://services.runescape.com/m=itemdb_rs/results.ws?query=bandos&price=all&members=
Note where it says bandos in the url. Bookmark that page result, and set it somewhere that doesn't clutter your favorites.
Now go back to it, right click, and choose Properties.
In the location field, find where bandos was located, and replace it with %s. If you do it right, the url should look like this:
http://services.runescape.com/m=itemdb_rs/results.ws?query=%s&price=all&members=
Next, go down to the Keyword field. I chose to put ge as my keyword, since it's shorthand for Grand Exchange. You can change it to whatever you feel most comfortable with.
Then save the changes. From now on, all you need to do in order to search a price on Runescape, or see the prices in the past 30,90, or 180 days, just go to the address bar, and type "ge [item]". For instance, I can redo the bandos search by typing "ge bandos". Nice and simple. :)
This trick can be applied to any search engine. I have my browser set up to search Site Directories for music files when I type "music song.name.here", search youtube when I type "yt term here", and to search Runetracker by typing "rsc name here".
Basically, whenever you do a search on a search engine, it will give a url in a format similar to this:
www.sitehere.com/search_[insert_search_term_here]
If you bookmark that page, set it to a keyword, and then replace [insert_search_term_here] with %s, it will search whatever you place after the keyword.
Let me use an example of the most common use I have for it: Searching the Grand Exchange Database.
First, I did a search for Bandos. Here's the page result:
http://services.runescape.com/m=itemdb_rs/results.ws?query=bandos&price=all&members=
Note where it says bandos in the url. Bookmark that page result, and set it somewhere that doesn't clutter your favorites.
Now go back to it, right click, and choose Properties.
In the location field, find where bandos was located, and replace it with %s. If you do it right, the url should look like this:
http://services.runescape.com/m=itemdb_rs/results.ws?query=%s&price=all&members=
Next, go down to the Keyword field. I chose to put ge as my keyword, since it's shorthand for Grand Exchange. You can change it to whatever you feel most comfortable with.
Then save the changes. From now on, all you need to do in order to search a price on Runescape, or see the prices in the past 30,90, or 180 days, just go to the address bar, and type "ge [item]". For instance, I can redo the bandos search by typing "ge bandos". Nice and simple. :)
This trick can be applied to any search engine. I have my browser set up to search Site Directories for music files when I type "music song.name.here", search youtube when I type "yt term here", and to search Runetracker by typing "rsc name here".
Skills Update #1
http://dev.runetracker.org/
Above is a site that I've used recently to track my skilling. It's far easier than taking screenshots of my levels each night, which I used to do way back when. Basically it works by checking your hiscores at set intervals, but to prevent unnecessary data gathering, it only gathers data on usernames that have been manually searched. Meaning if you haven't done a track on your name, it will start from the day you first track yourself. So go do so now!
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Over the course of the past month, I've mostly been working on Slayer and Strength. Although Strength is my least favorite combat skill, it's the closest I have to 99. I'm currently about 950k away from it. I'm doing it via Slayer to keep me on the task, as countless hours of fighting bandits would drive me insane. It's also more valuable to work on Slayer now, than by getting all my combat stats to 99 first, and then get all that extra experience just to get 99 Slayer.
Currently I'm using a Slayer Helmet, Saradomin Sword, Bandos Chestplate, and Torag Platelegs. It's the best I can afford for Strength training. I'm not using a Godsword because the speed doesn't make up for the high hits. Plus the Saradomin Sword is about 16 million gp cheaper than a Bandos Godsword, so this way I can actually afford the Bandos Chestplate. I'm a bit strapped on cash right now.
I'm planning on hitting 99 within a week or two, and then selling off my SS to buy a Whip, and train Defence to 99, still through Slayer. By doing that, I'll have 99 Hitpoints and 90 Slayer in the process. It could take quite some time though. Oh well, better now than later! :)
I'll consider creating a Drop Log of my Slayer drops and putting them on a Google Spreadsheet so that it can be shared. That way I can create a rough estimate of drop rates for items.
Above is a site that I've used recently to track my skilling. It's far easier than taking screenshots of my levels each night, which I used to do way back when. Basically it works by checking your hiscores at set intervals, but to prevent unnecessary data gathering, it only gathers data on usernames that have been manually searched. Meaning if you haven't done a track on your name, it will start from the day you first track yourself. So go do so now!
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Over the course of the past month, I've mostly been working on Slayer and Strength. Although Strength is my least favorite combat skill, it's the closest I have to 99. I'm currently about 950k away from it. I'm doing it via Slayer to keep me on the task, as countless hours of fighting bandits would drive me insane. It's also more valuable to work on Slayer now, than by getting all my combat stats to 99 first, and then get all that extra experience just to get 99 Slayer.
Currently I'm using a Slayer Helmet, Saradomin Sword, Bandos Chestplate, and Torag Platelegs. It's the best I can afford for Strength training. I'm not using a Godsword because the speed doesn't make up for the high hits. Plus the Saradomin Sword is about 16 million gp cheaper than a Bandos Godsword, so this way I can actually afford the Bandos Chestplate. I'm a bit strapped on cash right now.
I'm planning on hitting 99 within a week or two, and then selling off my SS to buy a Whip, and train Defence to 99, still through Slayer. By doing that, I'll have 99 Hitpoints and 90 Slayer in the process. It could take quite some time though. Oh well, better now than later! :)
I'll consider creating a Drop Log of my Slayer drops and putting them on a Google Spreadsheet so that it can be shared. That way I can create a rough estimate of drop rates for items.
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