Remembering RuneSigs.com

November 23, 2024

The early internet was wild, even up until the mid 2000s it was such a fun unique place to be. One of those little corners of the internet I discovered was Runescape Signature Service (RSS) later just known as RuneSigs around 2003. It began as a little signature service on the RuneNews forums created by Rathofdoom and Highmaster_1 (HM1), which people could join and make signatures for people for free. It got very popular and eventually outgrew RuneNews before getting banned from the forums due to their popularity. This led to it spawning its own forums on various hosts before eventually settling on its self hosted RuneSigs.tk / RuneSigs.com. The website attempted to expand and become a competitor to RuneNews, calling itself Falador.net, before settling back down as a signature forum.

I gotta say, this was one of the coolest communities I was ever apart of. It had such a nice bunch of people who really encouraged each other to get better, and not just at making signatures, but websites, vectors, animations and even writing tutorials to help others.

Back then I was in my early teens, and was an absolute little shit, but thankfully everyone around me at RuneSigs was super patient for the most part and treated me with respect even when I didn’t always give it back. I was given moderator duties which really elevated my determination to get better with my graphics work. I think it’s fair to say I wouldn’t had taken any interest in art if it wasn’t for that community, so I’m forever grateful to RuneSigs.

The community somewhat fizzled out before finally dying in 2007. Most lost interest in Runescape or graphics, but a lot just got busy with school. In 2018 I made /r/RuneSigs as a way preserve whatever was in the Internet Archive, plus some stuff I saved myself from back then. Thankfully this attracted a lot of oldies, who googled “Runesigs”, which led to some nice reunions.

Archives

Images

Websites Stuff

dip00ts Comics and Art

KingKai460 Sigs

Misc Signatures

Misc Avatars

Misc Art

About (Written by Rathofdoom)

The Beginning

In December of 2002, Rathofdoom and Highmaster 1 ran the largest signature service at the popular RuneScape tip site RuneNews. Over time, signature services were banned from RuneNews. This action led Rath and HM1 to create their own signature service outside of RuneNews. The idea of RuneScape Signatures (RSS) was created. The idea of a forum solely dedicated to the production of quality signatures for a very low price, free.

RuneScape Signatures 1

The concept of RSS had been created. A free dk3 forum was added. Full of pop-ups and annoying ads, the board did not grow. A lycos board was created. This location was when RSS received a lot of publicity. Lycos decided to create tons of ads on their free hosting accounts, so RSS was forced to move yet again. Sirhumpsalot, a good friend of Rathofdoom’s from RuneNews, offered to host RSS on his own hosting account. RSS was hosted at this location for a long while. One day, Sirhumpsalot was forced to shut down the forum because it was using up all of his bandwidth. After this, the forum was moved to an awesome free host called BCP. This was to be the permanent location for RSS. Months later, administrative passwords were stolen by a troublemaker and RSS was deleted.

Falador

RSS was unable to find a host to create a new board. The old RSS staff, and a few others got together and created Falador, a state-of-the-art RuneScape tip site that featured the most elaborate quest guides any RuneScape tip site had ever had. The Falador community grew for a long time. Problems started to begin at Falador which led to it’s destruction.

The Return

Shortly after Falador went down, it was decided that RSS would be revived. Pi offered to host the forum and future web site on the Falador host. A forum was created and many old Falador and RSS members quickly joined and the community grew. Highmaster 1 created a web site for RSS. A few months later, RSS moved to a seperate host used solely for RSS. Today RSS is the largest RuneScape graphic community. RSS is growing faster than ever and is providing the RuneScape community with better signatures and graphics every day.

RSS Version 2

RSS has recently had to reset their forum due to a tragic problem with the database. Highmaster has created a great new website for RuneSigs, giving the website even more features. This is a new era of RuneSigs, and the future is bright.

RuneSigs is now nearly a year into Version 2, with more posts on its current board than any of the previous. With a growing tutorial database, RuneSigs is growing larger than ever!

Signature of the Week winners

Staff

The Colosseum Records

RuneSigs.com Archive

Website v1

Website v1.5

Website v1.75

Temp Website

Website v2

Tutorials

Forum Index

Boards

Forum Threads

Misc

Falador.net Archive

Website (RSS)

• RuneSigs Home – 23rd August 2004
• RuneSigs About – 23rd August 2004
• RuneSigs Photoshop – 23rd August 2004
• Contact – 23rd August 2004
• IRC – 23rd August 2004
• Links – 23rd August 2004

Forum Index (RSS)

• Forum Index – 9th June 2004

Forum Index (Falador)

• Forum Index – 8th February 2004

Boards (RSS)

• Rules – 10th June 2004
• PC/Console – 10th June 2004
• RuneScape Chat – 10th June 2004
• RuneScape Market – 8th July 2004
• Webdesign – 9th July 2004
• Updates – 18th July 2004
• RSS Suggestions – 18th July 2004
• No Name Sigs – 19th July 2004
• Tutorial Submit – 23rd July 2004
• The Colleseum – 23rd July 2004
• Order – 20th July 2004
• Show-Off – 20th July 2004
• Help – 21st July 2004
• Services – 22nd July 2004

Boards (Falador)

• Sig/Avatar Order – 9th February 2004
• Services – 9th February 2004
• Show Off – 9th February 2004
• Suggestions – 9th February 2004

Threads (RSS)

• Enchantable Rings (P2P) by Phil – 23rd July 2004
• Challenge a Moderator by Roach – 26th July 2004
• Roach Glitch Rematch by Roach – 26th July 2004
• <D> vs. hearmeroar by <D> – 26th July 2004
• the great cheese bunny war by <D> – 26th July 2004
• I challenge…? by <D> – 26th July 2004
• LinK by ALiX – 26th July 2004
• Runesigs mafia chapter one by Link – 24th July 2004
• Jamal by Troumour – 24th July 2004
• Auges Story (ch. 1) by <D> – 24th July 2004
• My character by chocobo16 – 24th July 2004
• Offical Runesigs Comp by Roach – 24th July 2004
• my guy and possibley guys by kirbah – 24th July 2004
• Rules by Roach – 24th July 2004
• Challenge a csm by Roach – 24th July 2004
• Skye by White_Dragon – 24th July 2004
• Death of Life contest by Cky – 24th July 2004
• Roach vs Glitch by Roach – 24th July 2004
• Chrono by Chrono – 24th July 2004
• Glitch Rematch by Roach – 24th July 2004
• Emdeb by Goff – 24th July 2004
• ALiX vs Link by ALiX – 24th July 2004
• XxHearMeRoarxX vs _Sin – 24th July 2004
• I challenge Alix by ollie – 24th July 2004
• ALiX vs Ollie by ALiX – 24th July 2004
• hearmeroar >.< by Burgy – 24th July 2004
• BurgY Vs Hearmeroar by Burgy – 24th July 2004
• Link – Teh Rematch by ALiX – 24th July 2004
• Glitch vs Neon by Neon – 24th July 2004
• ALiX vs Link – rematch by ALiX – 24th July 2004
• I challenge Roach by Chrishop – 24th July 2004

Other (RSS)

• Memberlist – 19th September 2004
• Login Page – 19th September 2004
• Moderators – 10th June 2004
• Certified Signature Makers – 10th June 2004
• Search – 19th September 2004

Other (Falador)

• Moderators – 21st February 2004

Related Sites

Philz.tk

Dragonskills.tk

HM1 Web Solutions

i r good’s runescape pictures

PenguinBattle

Rathofdoom’s Smithing Website

Sirhumpsalot/Cody-Massin

Roach’s Website

XRealmz

Splatman’s Website

Kaneso’s Websites

Website Update History

2007

The Scoop – June 18, 2007 posted by rathofdoom

After waiting several months after my initial feedback deadline, I was forced to come to a decision. Due to the lack of feedback, I have decided that RuneSigs no longer has a fan base, nor is it a website that has the potential to grow. Another influential factor pertains to my personal life. I will be leaving home and heading off to a university in the fall. I will not have the time to maintain this site. HM1 will be doing the same. As a result of these circumstances, I have decided to permanently close RuneSigs. The Website will remain intact until the domain expires.

I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey of four years. It was a great experience. I believe RuneSigs influenced many people across the globe. I will never forget Dale’s thank you note to RuneSigs, explaining how RuneSigs led him to a successful career.

If you would like to contact me, please send an e-mail to firstbase11897@sbcglobal.net. I will reply as soon as possible.

Also, if you were an active contributing member of RuneSigs are interested in redesigning RuneSigs from the ground up, please contact me. If I feel you will be sufficient as the new operator of RuneSigs, I would be glad to hand over the torch.

Hey – February 5, 2007 posted by rathofdoom

Hello. It has been a long time since this place has been up and running. For those who still look at this place every once in a while, I have a favor to ask. Please send me an e-mail at firstbase11897@sbcglobal.net answering the following questions.

Would you like to see RuneSigs return? Why or why not?

Would you want to see RuneSigs remain a graphics site, or would you want a totally different RuneSigs?

What would you like to see happen if RuneSigs returns?

Are you interested in helping out with the return of RuneSigs?

Please e-mail me asap. Feel free to say anything you want. Don’t let the questions limit you. I will be simply waiting to receive e-mails from now until April. In April I will make a decision reguarding the future of RuneSigs.

2006

Blah Blah Blah – December 30, 2006 posted by Phil

Seeing Dip’s comment there just reminds me to wish anyone who visits this ghost-town a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope you have/had a good time!

To anyone who still checks up on this – December 29, 2006 posted by dip00ts

Hey everyone! Boy I miss you guys. I’m still on MSN messenger ( anakan79@passport.com ) so message me sometime.

The Future – October 2, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

The future of RuneSigs is uncertain. The unfortunate database corruption really set the site into shambles. HM1 and I don’t have the time that we used to for this site. As of now, we will be leaving RuneSigs alone in its current state. We have several ideas for where we may be going with the site. We may revive RuneSigs with a all new RuneSigs v.3 A new, completely different project is also on the drawing board and may become a reality very soon.

Winamp Skin – August 12, 2006 posted by Phil

If anyone missed it the first time, the Winamp skin I made is up on the Downloads page. The design is based on the main page here. Enjoy!

Summer TIME – August 3, 2006 posted by dale

Well Im back, my old pw’s and stuff work so hi all 😀 Im back

Gone – July 22, 2006 posted by Phil

I’m off camping in Staffordshire with church, so don’t expect to see me around for the next week.

Don’t have too much fun without me! =O

See you all later.

Temp Forums – July 21, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

The temporary forums have been created. Clicking “Community” now opens a seperate window to the new forums courtesy of Pi.

Thanks Pi!

I’m Back! – July 14, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

I’ve been on vacation. Sorry about not warning you guys.

I just talked to Link and he has offered to make a temporary forum for the rest of the summer until HM1 returns. It should be ready soon.

The Forum – June 28, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

Well….it’s worse than I thought…

Hm1 reinstalled the forums, but made what I believe is a silly mistake that makes it somewhat impossible for me to get the forums back up.

It’s very late at night and I don’t have the hour it will take me to try and fix the problem… I will attempt it very soon, possibly tomorrow night.

RuneSigs will not close, I can guarantee this

Forums – June 15, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

Well, the database vent corrupt, and it’s looking like the forums are lost…again.

Next week I will work on getting the site back up.

Uh oh – June 11, 2006 posted by hm1

Of course the site starts going to hell a week before I leave for the summer but, eh what’s new?

The posts section of the database seems to have broken itself. I’ve sent in a support ticket and it should be fixed fairly soon.

I was wondering why there wasn’t any new posts recently 😛

Forums! – June 3, 2006 posted by hm1

Well, the forums are gonna probally be up and down alot in the next few weeks. I can’t fix it because it’s purely host related. The host admins seems to have dissapeared recently and don’t respond to tickets so we are just gonna have to live with it for a while. Hopefully it’ll be fixed soon seeing as I’m leaving for 3 months in a week.

Don’t start complaining about the host again please. I know it sucks, I know you all have “awsome deals”, but its our host and if you think we should move send me your credit card number and you can pay for it. Any posts/topics telling us we should move here or there will be ignored.

OMG SITE UPDATE – April 28, 2006 posted by hm1

For the first time in months we have started working on the website portion of the site again. Mostly just minor improvements, nothing major.

Our first change was the addition of the recent posts box found below. It lists the forum and topic’s name. Second we added a “contest winners” box to showcase recent contents winner. We still working on this a little so bear with us. Last, but definatly not least we added thumbnails to our tutorials. This makes the page a whole lot easier to navigate and looks much better. We are still uploading all the thumbnails however so you will have to bear with us there aswell. Enjoy!

Contests – April 27, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

Check out our two newest contests in the community! Enter for a chance to win a spot on the RuneSigs homepage!

Part 3 – April 19, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

Part 3 of the HTML Basics tutorials has finally been released. I apologise for the extremely long wait. Another should be complete by the end of the week.

Site Updates – April 15, 2006 posted by Phil

I’ve been busily tapping away at the admin panel, bringing the site up-to-date. Go and admire Master Duckling’s work, which has been awarded Sig Of The Week. Then stroll over to the tutorials section, and take a look at my latest entry, on making semi-realistic looking clouds.

Happy Easter everyone! Eat chocolate and have fun!

New Tutorial – April 14, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

Check out Phil’s new Auto-Vectors tutorial!

Could it be? – March 5, 2006 posted by dip00ts

Look! On the webpage! It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane! NO!! It’s a comic… THAT IS ON TIME!!

I feel warm inside.

Quickie – February 27, 2006 posted by dip00ts

This weeks comic is just a quick one, it may not seem like much but it does contribute to the story.

Part 2 – February 22, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

Part 2 of the HTML Basics tutorials has been released. Part 3 is coming soon.

HTML – February 21, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

I’ve just written the first part of my HTML Basics tutorial series. This first part simply covers the rules of HTML code. Enjoy!

The Sand Man – February 20, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

RuneSigs is appearing on beaches across the globe! The origin is this is yet to be discovered…

Congratulations, Infuzion – February 19, 2006 posted by dip00ts

Give a big round of applause to Infuzion, for his amazing graphical masterpiece, “Surge”, as SOTW.

Super Bowl XL – February 3, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

With the Super Bowl being in Michigan this year, HM1 added a nice little touch to the site. Notice that a football has replaced the out-of-date santa hat.

Scheduled Downtime – January 6, 2006 posted by hm1

We are going to be having some scheduled down this weekend to help improve the server. The downtime should only be 10-15 minutes but knowing our host it might be more. There shouldn’t be any gaps in posts or lost data. The schedual is as follows:

Start Date & Time: Friday 1/6/2006 23:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST) End Date & Time: Saturday 1/7/2006 5:00 PST Scheduled Duration of Maintenance: 6 hours

Start Date & Time: Saturday 1/7/2006 23:00 Pacific Standard Time (PST) End Date & Time: Sunday 1/8/2006 5:00 PST Scheduled Duration of Maintenance: 6 hours

DON’T message me on msn messanger asking why the site is down.

SOTW – January 2, 2006 posted by rathofdoom

Congrats to Master Duckling for winning the SOTW. It hasn’t been upadted in ages. We’ll be working to have this updated on a weekly basis again. Start sig making so we’ve got lots to choose from!

2005

Happy New Year – December 31, 2005 posted by Phil

Hope everyone has a good time ringing in the New Year. Best wishes for 2006, may it bring prosperity and good health.

Happy Holidays from Dip – December 25, 2005 posted by dip00ts

Here is my holiday gift to you all: TWO (2) strips for you to enjoy!

Merry Christmas! – December 25, 2005 posted by NickBmxGuy

The RuneSigs Staff would like to wish everybody a warm and happy holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving! – November 24, 2005 posted by rathofdoom

The RuneSigs staff would like to wish all of its American members a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

Really Late – November 8, 2005 posted by dip00ts

I am sorry about the extreme lateness of this strip. I was stuck for ideas for a while, and then I got my grades back and my mom was… well lets just say she was concerned. So I am working to bring a couple class grades up.

I really can’t stand to wait anymore; I am going to start on the new plot arc, A Quest for Color, next Sunday. Look forward to it!

Guess Whos Back – October 21, 2005 posted by dale

Guess who’s back guess who back dananan na na na na na danana na na na

A few new things. – October 16, 2005 posted by rathofdoom

Dip00ts has released a few new comics, and the new Sig of The Week is up. Congrats to Knight Atack.

Colossi Scream for Ice Cream – October 15, 2005 posted by dip00ts

New strip.

Seriously. You would NOT want one of these guys to be your cellmate in jail.

If you have never heard of Shadow of the Colossus, you need to be shot. Actually, just go here and everything will be just fine. Basically, you are out to kill 16 10-story colossi (plural for colossus, apparently). You travel across a vast open field, searching for one, and kill it. Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Rather redundant, wouldn’t you say? However, it does have good ratings. The story must make up for the lack of diversity.

Anyway, hope you enjoy.

End of FGA – October 11, 2005 posted by dip00ts

Thus the Fairy Graphics Artist plot arc ends, and Random Crap month begins. I will make some random comics for the next few weeks, and will also put some Guest strips up (if i would get any… COME ON PEOPLE!!!). Anyway, enjoy.

Few Things – October 4, 2005 posted by hm1

I made a few changes to the site. Mostly aesthetic stuff like alternating backgrounds on the tutorials pages and stuff. Nothing too big but just made a few things look better. You might notice them on the downloads, tutorials, about, contact, links and sotw pages. Just thought I’d point it out to show that I actually do do things around here… enjoy!

New topsite – October 3, 2005 posted by hm1

Make sure to check out the links and vote for us on all the topsites lists. We just recently added a few including the W3-designs.net topsites list.

JH-Designs – October 1, 2005 posted by hm1

Head on over to JH-Designs, our newest affiliate! They just came out with a great new site and seem to have lots to offer!

Update: Also, I added a simple previous, first, last, next thinger on the comic seeing as alot of people were asking for it. Enjoy!

In loving memory ♥ – September 27, 2005 posted by hm1

Sadly, as you probally heard, Dale has decided to resign. So from all of the staff I’d like to send out a huge thanks to dale for all his year(s) of cheerful service and hardwork. You’ll always be welcome back.

Sorry – September 27, 2005 posted by dip00ts

I am sorry for the late update this week, and the missed update last week. School has really been hitting me hard, and it seems like most of the time that I am not doing homework, I am so tired I have to sleep.

Make the Media – July 8, 2005 posted by hm1

Well, the Pixel2Life contest has ended. Head on over to check out the winners. Some of the peices look awsome.

Pixel2Life Contest – July 23, 2005 posted by hm1

Head on over to Pixel2Life and check out their latest contest!

You could win part of the $1600 in prizes! Check it out today! Hurry, there’s only a week left!

Comic System Done – June 21, 2005 posted by hm1

Yay! The system used to post/edit the comics is finnaly done! So when dip00ts get’s back to making comics, he can post them on the front page of the website all by himself. Also, the other staff members can post comics too, so if they decide to make one or have a fan comic that someone made, they can post them too.

New Affiliates – June 17, 2005 posted by hm1

We got a few new affiliates, or affiliates at all, over the past few days. Hopefully in the next comming weeks we can start working at getting a whole lot more members/visitors. Head on over to the links page and check out our new affiliates, Ahrenpenner.net, Boysees and Sigsource along with some great resource sites at the bottom.

sotw – June 12, 2005 posted by rathofdoom

Congrats to Master Duckling for winning the June 12 Sig of The Week. Each week, the staff members will rotate picking the winner. Every Sunday, the sotw will be changed.

The staff is beginning to sort out the different operations of the website. Soon we will be able to add content in a flash!

Site launch – June 5, 2005 posted by hm1

It’s finnaly here! The launch of Runesigs v2. With a brand-new downloads section and a completely new backend. We also redesigned the tutorials section. Hopefully the launch of version will bring a whole new light to runesigs.

Enjoy!

2004

Bad News – 18 Sep, 2004 posted by Rathofdoom

Today at baseball I fractured my right hand’s ring and pinky fingers. I have to type with 1 hand and i can barely use the mouse with my right hand.

I’m probably only gonna stop by rss for a few minutes every day because it requires a lot of typing and clicking.

I’ll probably be on rs a lot because i’ll probably set my mouse on left handed mode.

RuneScape Update New Quest – 15 Sep, 2004 posted by Phil

14th September 2004 – Tai Bwo Wanai Trio

In Jungle Potion, the Shaman Trufitus communed with the gods to determine the fate of his people. Now Timfraku, the Chief of Tai Bwo Wannai, wishes to see his people and family return to the abandoned village. Help a depressed fisherman, encourage a raging hunter and satiate an eccentric priest in this extreme test of aptitude and patience!

If you believe you are up to the challenge, travel to Karamja and speak with Timfraku to begin your quest to repopulate Tai Bwo Wannai.

Taken directly from RuneScape.com

9-11 – 11 Sep, 2004 posted by Rathofdoom

Today is the third anniversary of 9-11. I know many people who had friends and loved ones who died in the towers collapse.

United We Stand.

RuneScape Update Situation in the Sands – 07 Sep, 2004 posted by Phil

New Big Monster!

There are reports of strange happenings in the desert south west of Shanty pass, animals have been disappearing and a large hole has appeared. Scouts were sent in to investigate, but as of yet none have returned…

Will you fare any better against what lies beneath the sand?

Test your mettle if you will, but beware, whatever crawls in the tunnels below is fierce and more than a match for even the toughest of adventurers!

New Potion!

Deep under the sand, hidden from the burning heat of the desert, grows the Potato Cactus. A strange plant with some magical properties, it’s rumored that when mixed with Lantadyme and water, it produces a potion which will increase the drinkers magical powers…

Taken directly from RuneScape.com

Gallery and Hall Of Fame – 02 Sep, 2004 posted by Rathofdoom

The Gallery and Hall Of Fame pages have just been put online. Enjoy RSS with all of it’s pages completed.

As for getting more tutorials up. I am going to release a template for coding your own tutorials in html so that they can easily and quickly be uploaded onto the RSS website. I am also going to release an example tutorial page code that you will be able to use as a tool. I will give you more information on this in the future.

Coming Soon – 02 Sep, 2004 posted by Rathofdoom Click Here For Preview

Highmaster 1 is working on a new forum template for RSS. It matches the site and is looking great. Expect this new template to be coming to RSS in the next week or two. It will be the new default layout.

I am almost done with the Hall Of Fame and Gallery pages. Expect to see them online within the next day.

RSS Forums – 31 Aug, 2004 posted by Rathofdoom

The forums have been put back online.

I apologise for my overeaction. There was a little dispute within the staff that got a little out of control. Pretty much everything is settled.

For those who chose to leave RSS today, I am not going to beg you to come back. It is your decision and I’m not going to try and change it. If you wish to move on, I wish you luck with whatever you choose to do.

I would like to say one thing right now. RSS needs to start getting along better. If you don’t like someone, get over it, or go flame each other on an instant messenger.

I don’t want RSS to be a dictatorship. I want to make everyone happy. That’s not possible. Everyone needs to start working to cooperate. If you wish to discuss this, we can talk in the forums.

RuneScape Update: August 24th – 24 Aug, 2004 posted by Rathofdoom

24th August 2004 – Troll Stronghold Quest

Troll Stronghold Quest The Imperial Guard’s attack on Death Plateau was overrun by trolls coming from the Stronghold to the North! Dunstan’s son Godric was captured and taken to the Stronghold.

If you feel brave enough, talk to Denulth and travel through Trollheim to go rescue Godric.

Players with a low combat level beware, you will have to defeat some high-level trolls to complete this quest.

Changes To NPC Levels

You may notice that some npc levels have changed with this update. Due to a bug, certain npcs levels didn’t accurately show how strong or weak they really were. Even though you now see a different level when you look at these npcs, most haven’t actually changed in difficulty to kill.

Taken From runescape.com.

The reward for the quest is a LAW TALISMAN!!!

22 Aug, 2004: RuneSigs Website Updating by: Rathofdoom

You may not have noticed, but I have been doing a lot of work on the site the last few days. Everything that used to link to the old falador.net/rss url now uses www.runesigs.com .

I have also started on the Gallery, and I have the Hall Of Fame ready for the winning images of future official contests.

The Gallery should be up this week. If you are a staff member or Certified Signature maker and you haven’t yet submitted your entries, please see the Gallery topic in Show Off.

21 Aug, 2004: Forum Problem by: Rathofdoom

I was installing a mod which required some sql table edits, which I cannot do until I contact Pi.

I had uploaded one of the edited php files, and it wasn’t able to connect to the sql fields that did not exist. This caused an error and making it somewhat appear that you were banned.

I believe that I have fixed the problem. If you actually are banned, the forum would load (you would be able to see the logo), and it would give you a message directly saying that you were banned.

I am sorry about the inconvienence. Everything should work fine now.

21 Aug, 2004: Error In mysql by: Roach

Ok guy on the short side there is some messed up code in the mysql tables that will be fixed very shortly so if your getting this message.

phpBB : Critical Error

Could not obtain ban information

DEBUG MODE

SQL Error : 1054 Unknown column ‘ban_expire_time’ in ‘field list’

SELECT ban_ip, ban_userid, ban_email, ban_email, ban_expire_time, ban_priv_reason, ban_pub_reason_mode, ban_pub_reason FROM rss_banlist WHERE ban_ip IN (‘cb33ee13’, ‘cb33eeff’, ‘cb33ffff’, ‘cbffffff’) OR ban_userid = 33 OR ban_email LIKE ‘total_roach@hotmail.com‘ OR ban_email LIKE ‘@hotmail.com’

Line : 125 File : /homepages/42/d92201681/htdocs/rss/phpBB2/includes/sessions.php

dont worry about it just messed up code and will be fixed. We havent banned you we were installing a new ban mod and yeah it screwed up on us.

18 Aug, 2004: Gallery by: Rathofdoom

Staff and Certified Signature Makers, go here.

RSS will not be updated until I can get a decent amount of staff and CSMs to submit their entries.

RuneWeb is going to be RuneNews’ new site. It is being designed by Firenimmo, Catatifish, Splatman, and Seiferoth. I’ll be helping out a bit along with some other people “up there” on the RN scale.

17 Aug, 2004: RuneNews -> RuneWeb by: Rathofdoom

Yes, RuneNews is now RuneWeb. MadCoder killed the runenews.net domain, so Splatman purchased hosting for a few website. The name is RuneWeb. Firenimmo, Catatifish, Splatman, and Seiferoth are going to be the admins, just like after the takeover. I’ll be global mod again (but without the ub3r j33t post count).

I’m going to he helping with RuneWeb a lot, so updates on this site are going to be rare. When Highmaster 1 gets back, I will try and find some time to have a talk with him and possibly sort out something for a new host. One that will be used for RSS only.

You can still access the old RuneNews forums by clicking here.

I also fixed a few of the broken links on the site that got messed up with the domain change.

09 Aug, 2004: Shoutbox and Contact Page by Rathofdoom

I just re-opened the shoutbox. Don’t abuse it.

The contact page now includes <D;>, our newest moderator. I have also moved Roach into the admin section of the page.

And don’t forget. www.runesigs.com

09 Aug, 2004: RuneScape Update: Death Plateau Quest by: Phil

Trolls have come down from the north and are camped on Death Plateau, they are using this base to launch attacks on the principality of Burthorpe! The Imperial Guard is taking heavy losses, they need your help! If you are in search of adventure speak to Denulth, the leader of the Imperial Guard, in the Burthorpe training camp north of the Hero’s Guild and accept the Death Plateau quest!

While this is a quest completable at any level, players with a low combat level should be very cautious or they could come to a sudden and sticky end at the hands of trolls.

This update introduces the town of Burthorpe and a troll area, which is an area that we have plans to expand in future updates with some quests classed in the experienced quests bracket.

We have made some adjustments to the agility arena. More than one person can now go over the low wall at once and it doesn’t take as long to use the handholds.

Some colourblind people were struggling with the new strange boxes due to them being fairly transparent, therefore they are now no longer transparent.

Taken directly from RuneScape.com

08 Aug, 2004: Domain! by: Rathofdoom

www.runesigs.com

RuneSigs finally has a domain! I’m going to be setting up nice little e-mail addresses soon for the staff and a subdomain linking directly to the forum. until then… enjoy!

06 Aug, 2004: RuneScape Update: Website Over Haul by: Roach

4th August 2004 – Website Overhaul

Today regular visitors to our website might notice that we have massively overhauled the front page!

We know some of you might be used to our old layout, but we think that once you are used to the new design you will agree that it is easier to navigate. We have tried to make the front-page make better use of the available screen space, as well as making the most accessed areas (for example the worldmap) easier and quicker to get to.

The layout of the manual has also been improved, and lots of new information has been added, including a few new sections for you to discover yourselves!

You will also be glad to know we have added an all new exclusive wallpaper to our extra files section, which has moved towards the bottom of the main menu.

Finally, Mozilla Firefox 0.9 users will be pleased to know that we have improved compatibility with that browser, so you will now be able to login to the secure section of the site with less hassle than before. Taken Directly From Runescape.com

03 Aug, 2004: Join the IRC today! by Unknown

Recently our IRC has been quite dead. We do not have enough active users there! The Runesigs IRC is a great way to get to know the staff/members better. Plus it is tons of fun. Being active in the IRC is also a great way to work towards a position. Also with the soon comming full time hosting of ub3rduck, the channel will be even better than ever before! So click on that little button over to the left that says “IRC” and join us!.Your guaranteed to have a great time!

2003

A few fixes :..: Posted August 27, 2003 @ 7:30 AM by Rathofdoom

I fixed a few mistakes and the link on the homepage and the homepage only now goes to the current forum instead of the old one. I am sorry it took me this long to fix that. I am not going to do any updates untill I release RSS2. As of now, I plan that it will be up and running before September 15th.

Well, I thought I would mention that Didjital got Global Moderator a few days ago.

RSS 2 Update :..: Posted August 20, 2003 @ 11:08 AM by Rathofdoom

I am not going to launch RSS 2 for a good few weeks. I have had little time lately, and with school starting next week, I have a lot of stuff I need to do.

Remember, the new RSS forum is below. I will update the link on the homepage later tonight.

http://www.broadiecarpark.com/rath/phpBB2/index.php.

RSS 2 :..: Posted August 11, 2003 @ 11:11 AM by Rathofdoom

The new layout for RSS is coming along well. It will be much more update friendly and it will include new pages such as a history page. I plan to have the site completed, up, and running in two weeks. I will most likely release a preview in about a week.

RSS Forums Have Moved :..: Posted August 10, 2003 @ 8:18 AM by Sirhumpsalot

To to certain matters the RSS forums have moved, they can now be found below.

http://www.broadiecarpark.com/rath/phpBB2/index.php

Website Back Up :..: Posted August 8, 2003 @ 9:57 PM by Rathofdoom

Due to Minor problems with the website, it wen’t down for 4 days. Sorry about any problems this may have caused.

Sadly, Highmaster 1 resigned from his duty as administrator of Runescape Signatures. Phil is now the new administrator.

I will try and get the staff list fixed in the next few days for I am very busy.

I am finally going to announce that little suprise I was talking about in the forums. It is a new layout for the RSS website. It’s little codename will be RSS2. I may release a preview shortly.

Contact Page Fixed :..: Posted July 28, 2003 @ 3:49 AM by Rathofdoom

I fixed the problems with some of the links on the contact page. The RSS Tunes is coming well.

RSS Tunes :..: Posted July 24, 2003 @ 2:28 PM by Rathofdoom

You may have seen the RSS Tunes site in the forum. RSS Tunes I am working on a new improved version of RSS Tunes that should be out in the next few days.

Contacts Updated and More! :..: Posted July 22, 2003 @ 10:54 PM by Rathofdoom

I have just updated the contacts list so it contains the current staff and so that the private message links now operate correctly.

Here the other news. I (Rathofdoom) have just been accepted as a .TK ambassador. If you are ever registering a new .tk domain, please enter my number when prompted to. My ambassador coupon number is 46289 . If enough people put in my number, I will win free paid .TK domains and I will have a lottery and give them away.

An Odd Debug Error :..: Posted July 22, 2003 @ 11:04 AM by Sirhumpsalot

Sometimes when using the forum, when either logging in or registering, you will get a very odd “Debug” error, if this happens contact Rathofdoom, or I immediately. It would be best to e-mail me.

Cody@Cody-Massin.com

NewsPro!! :..: Posted July 22, 2003 @ 7:52 AM by Highmaster 1

We have just installed a news system that lets any of the mods or admins of the website post news on the website. This way anyone can submit news. Also we don’t have to re upload the site each time we have an update. Well enjoy!

Now Online! :..: Posted July 20, 2003 @ 11:50 AM by Rathofdoom

The new RSS website is now online! Enjoy the new website and please tell me if there are any problems with it in the forum. Remember that there is a spot for a banner at the bottom. If you would like to advertise there contact me in the forum. Remember that there will be a fee for advertising. It will be either RS money or real money (not sure if that will be possible atm). Well, enjoy and have fun.

New Server :..: Posted July 20, 2003 @ 11:50 AM by Rathofdoom

The RSS website has been moved to a new server and is under re-construction. Please stand by while we move the site. Note: The forum will remain at cody-massin.

New Website Online :. .: Posted July 20, 2003 @ 11:49 AM by Rathofdoom

The new Runescape Signatures (RSS) website is now online! Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

After hours of work we have finally reached 100 members and we are well on our way to 200. With a brand new website and more members than ever before we are on our way to becoming the fastest growing Runescape Community ever.

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