Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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MTX is no longer a taboo conversation. We discuss the first steps forward with experiments and question which will work well. RuneScape monetization can be a dark place or it can be sunshine and speedos. Also, Archaeology on the Group Ironman.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:05 It's the MTX Marty! Somethings gotta be done about your MTX! (Initial thoughts)
11:50 Players already coming back?
15:31 How were Jagex coms this week?
18:27 MTX Survey Results
21:05 If your pissed off about my XP...
22:35 Experiments
23:08 Monetary experiment number 001
24:20 Monetary experiment number 002
38:08 Monetary experiment number 003
42:42 Guild Wars 2 MXT, Thaxy's Essay
50:08 Cosmetic Free Worlds
53:35 What Jagex Will And Won't do during Experiments
1:09:10 - 110 Crafting Patch Notes
1:16:20 - GIM Skill Focus Archaeology
2:02:41 - What have we been doing in RuneScape?
2:14:21 - Achievements
2:14:52 - Pick of the Week

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