Get Ready For Grid Master - October 15th
Get Ready For Grid Master - October 15th
Get yourself ready for the launch of Old School RuneScape's very first community event when Grid Master launches on October 15th!
This newspost will give you everything you need to know from launch times, FAQs and most importantly showcasing the Grid.
Speaking of our launch, let's give you the timings for Grid Master's launch! Please note: these are the time we are aiming for and we'll keep you updated if there are any changes.
| Timer Begins | Worlds Down | Worlds Up | Grid Master Live | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal (UTC) |
8:45am | 9:30am | 10am | 11am | UK (BST) |
9:45am | 10:30am | 11am | 12pm |
| US East (ET) |
4:45am | 5:30am | 6am | 7am |
| US West (PT) |
1:45am | 2:30am | 3am | 4am |
| Australia (AET) |
7:45pm | 8:30pm | 9pm | 10pm |
We've added a fancy little grid to give you all the information about the tasks and rewards that have been revealed. We'll keep this updated as soon as any new information has been revealed.
Click any of the tiles to find out more about them and use the 'Flip Tiles' button below to switch between the tasks and rewards!
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Grid Tabard
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First up is the a funky piece of FashionScape inspired by the very event it's coming from. This Medieval style Tabard features a grid-like pattern with different colour variations, so you can make sure it fits whatever gear you're wielding.
Grid Swords & Emblem
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To keep with the grid style, our second cosmetic reward fits nicely alongside the first as you'll finally be able to wield swords and a shield on your back with the Grid Swords & Emblem. This cosmetic will also come in various colours so you can keep your theme consistent.
Login Screen Chapel Cosmetics
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Finally, as this event is a celebration of the community we want something that is instantly recognisable to all! Decorate your Chapel just like the iconic login screen as these cosmetic overrides will transform your Incense Burner and Chapel Icon into the archway and braziers every player sees before hopping in.
The burner cosmetic can only be used on the Marble Incense Burner, so make sure to get that Construction to 69. Nice.
Who can participate?
Grid Master is open to all OSRS members and you'll be starting on a Grid Master specific world with a fresh character.We’re also introducing Free-to-Play Grid Master specific worlds, so F2P players can get involved too by being able to complete a handful of challenges!
Can Ironman accounts participate?
Yes! Since you'll be starting on a Grid Master specific world with a fresh character, Ironman accounts can participate without affecting their status.How do I access Grid Master in-game?
When you login into Old School, you'll see Grid Master specific worlds. You'll need to go onto one of these worlds to start playing Grid Master.Is this a team or solo event?
Grid Master is a solo challenge - but that doesn't mean you can't play alongside your friends and clannies!Why is there no multiplayer?
We know that the team-based nature of Bingo is part of what makes it so fun and we absolutely see potential for team-based Community Events in the future. For Grid Master, however, there were significant technical challenges that would’ve required far more time and resources than originally scoped. Rather than delay the event, we focused on delivering a solid solo experience as our starting point.That said, we’re excited to share that next year, we’ll be giving the Grid Master UI and system functionality to the community, so you can run your own Bingo-inspired events with friends and clans.
When will the whole grid be revealed?
Before launch, we’ll be revealing a number of tiles in the lead-up, but we’re keeping some under wraps so there’s still something left to surprise you!What is the difference between a Community Event and a Game Mode?
Community Events are designed as one-off (or returning-by-popular-demand) experiences that explore new ways to engage with OSRS. These might include tournament-style formats, limited-time playable content, or other experimental ideas.We’re leaning into the idea that these will be smaller, more varied events that are quick to jump into and fun to play, offering fresh ways to enjoy the game between larger seasonal content.
By contrast, Game Modes like Leagues and Deadman Mode (DMM) are recurring and foundational experiences within the OSRS roadmap.
As we continue to explore and experiment with Community Events, these special, time limited events will operate for you to safely explore and enjoy entirely new types of gameplay and concepts. This could even be a space where you can trial new content before it potentially makes its way into the main game via the usual polling system. You'll play a crucial role in these experiments as it's your feedback, ideas and enthusiasm that will play a key role in what these events become in the future.
Why not just do a League instead?
Leagues are a core part of OSRS and aren’t going anywhere! (We're already in pre-production for the next one!) But we’re always looking for new ways to deliver exciting content. Community Events like Grid Master give us a chance to try fresh ideas without the long-term commitment.Think of it as a fun experiment, one that might become a recurring favorite if the community wants it back.
Do I need to complete the entire grid to earn the cosmetic rewards?
Nope! As you progress through the grid, you’ll earn 'Grid Points', a currency you can spend in the event reward shop. Completing individual tiles is enough to start racking up points, but the more rows and columns you complete, the more you'll earn!(A full breakdown of cosmetic reward costs will be shared closer to launch.)
How do I claim my cosmetic rewards from Grid Master?
Cosmetic rewards will be claimable in the same way as League and Deadman. At the end of Grid Master, a dedicated reward shop will become available where you can spend the grid points you've earned throughout the event. You'll also be able to trade these cosmetic rewards in the main game in the same way you can with Leagues and DMM cosmetics.You can also discuss this update on the 2007Scape subreddit, the Steam forums, or the community-led OSRS Discord in the #gameupdate channel. For more info on the above content, check out the official Old School Wiki.
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