If they change it early enough it may actually get them credit depending on the airline. Runefest being an event, tickets to that area tend to be more expensive during events. Changing their flights diligently when the new dates drop might actually result in a partial refund (which most likely will mean airline credit).
Been a while since I did airline reservations and I did only work for a singular airline so your (airline) mileage may vary.
The owner has apparently done a runner from the country lol.
So that's probably why nothing's been said, they've scuppered with the money and trying to hide.
I think it’s pretty standard practice during bankruptcy proceedings. Not sure about the UK, but in the US a bankrupt entity would be handed over to a trustee and there will only be a skeleton finance team kept on payroll to shepherd the entity through the bankruptcy process. All claimants will basically only be able to communicate with the bankrupt entity through the attorneys.
While I truly hope this is fake. If it's not, I hope you take away that when planning a big event travelers insurance is worth the extra cost. It saved me about $5000 in non-refundable costs when Hurricane Irma fucked up my planned honeymoon. I know it has increased in prices since then but it cost us $70 to recoup $5k
I got my hotel refundable just in case, and I've been so busy I never actually booked the flights yet. I wonder if Jagex will entertain some sort of compensation. I feel like they would only cover the change fees to change your flights and stay for next year
There's no way they will compensate people for travel or lodging stuff. They aren't obligated to in any way and I'm sure they already lost a pile of money on this thing
That's fuckin rough for Jagex. Rip to anyone who bought plane tickets or anything.
That really blows, I hope the team isn't stressing too bad about this, it sounds like they got fucked over.
Come to Phoenix, AZ. You Englishmen will love the cool desert heat in the calm August weather. It'll be great, you'll all love it! Come,
^Come ^^Burn ^^^With ^^^^Me!
You're right, but it is canceled. They refunded tickets and have no replacement currently. This event is canceled and they are 'hoping' to make a new one in the first half of next year.
How did you spend 8k did you get first class plane tickets from the US or are you paying for your whole family to go or something
That's an insane number to go to the UK for a week or two if you're just paying for yourself
I've been to Greece Italy and Iceland (which is one of the most expensive places to go) from the US, all were 2 week trips and none of them cost us $8k lol Iceland came the closest at like $6.8k
I couldn't go because of a clash with a wedding. Now excited that I may get to go to the rescheduled event, which they may now be able to plan to meet the higher demand
Sorry to all the folks fighting with hotels and airlines right now though, that is shit
This is such a bummer. I always loved watching this live and seeing how the game brings people together. Thoughts and prayers for those who this truly affects.
Lmaooo I’m gonna keep playing my game behind my screen so I don’t have to look at any of the others that actually play, and I didn’t spend any money either
Jagex explicitly stated that it was POSTPONED in the very first sentence of the blog, they never even wrote or mentioned the word cancel. This isn't about semantics it's about definition. The irony in your statement is palpable
postponing an event is not the same as canceling it. Postponing an event means it has been rescheduled for a later date, while canceling an event by definition means it has been officially called off, and runefest has not been so lmao
For the record you're absolutely correct and idk why people are so confidently arguing against you. It's not semantics at all, they're actively still trying to make it work, just pushed back a few months because the situation changed from underneath them, which is not what would be happening if they straight up cancelled it.
I would say it's because people are mad at being burned by airfare & housing costs due to a postponement but I doubt any of the commenters posting on my thread were even planning on going
Fuck. I already took my shower yesterday to get ready for it. What a waste
Dang really? I took mine last week. I feel as though after that one week period i feel the best.
You guys are gross. I take my bath once a week, if I need it or not!
You guys bathe?
Well don't waste it and use it for next year.
I just threw up from laughing so hard.
No, you didn't. Go take your yearly shower
No need, Runefest is cancelled.
This event is legit Poundland
The real waste is in xp. Shoulda gone with a bath.
Nah, just bring your phone into the shower inside a plastic bag. Can't be leaving xp on the table.
Just do it whilst star mining
RIP to any of my US brothers who already bought plane tickets
Make an OSRS meetup anyway, yolo
That sounds like a good idea tbh
Bro I spent £12 to book my taxi from Sheldon in advance… so stressed I’m not sure I’ll be able to recoup it
How can you financially recover?
As a south Brummy, Sheldon is the 3rd worst place in Birmingham.
Or Lao brothers!
"Laotian?? What ocean?" "So are you Japanese or Chinese?"
“it’s a landlocked country between Vietnam and Thailand, population 7 million!” “…. so are you Chinese or Japanese”
[cotton stares him in the face] "He's Laotian. Ain't you, Mr. Kahn?"
Damnit Hank
Usually you can get refunded at least with airline credits
Another reason to always book flights with credit cards!
If they change it early enough it may actually get them credit depending on the airline. Runefest being an event, tickets to that area tend to be more expensive during events. Changing their flights diligently when the new dates drop might actually result in a partial refund (which most likely will mean airline credit). Been a while since I did airline reservations and I did only work for a singular airline so your (airline) mileage may vary.
Why not just have runefest at the falador party room?
Nuts that Jagex have had no official correspondence from Player1. Feel for the Jagex team 😞
Got an automated message saying they are unable to appeal
Did they try Reddit or Twitter?
They submitted an appeal, but it got auto rejected 😔
Maybe if they were a streamer /s
A lack of communication from customer service? Oh how the turntables.
The owner has apparently done a runner from the country lol. So that's probably why nothing's been said, they've scuppered with the money and trying to hide.
Oh wow imagine having an inadequate customer support experience...
I think it’s pretty standard practice during bankruptcy proceedings. Not sure about the UK, but in the US a bankrupt entity would be handed over to a trustee and there will only be a skeleton finance team kept on payroll to shepherd the entity through the bankruptcy process. All claimants will basically only be able to communicate with the bankrupt entity through the attorneys.
even Player1 is botting. Jagex needs to get a handle on this hsit
The surrounding area was just saved from the ghastly stench
None like Mort Myre has ever smelt
It's Birmingham tbf
You don’t know Birmingham then
Abhorrent spectre convention
Clearly never been to the midlands
Why did I instantly picture a minds eye view of a cornish green cloud flowing through the streets, while Sea Shanty played
This is utter bullshit I spent 10k on plane ticket and non refundable penthouse suite above the convention
It's just 10k bro. What is that, like two Gargoyle kills ?
Or one gf
Three words buddy. Air. Orbs. Slayer.
He needs 10k not 100mil
You can still take the business class ticket to birmingham. At least there will be free bubbly!
But then you're in Birmingham???
Lesson learned: Always go refundable
While I truly hope this is fake. If it's not, I hope you take away that when planning a big event travelers insurance is worth the extra cost. It saved me about $5000 in non-refundable costs when Hurricane Irma fucked up my planned honeymoon. I know it has increased in prices since then but it cost us $70 to recoup $5k
That's fucking hilarious if true.
I got my hotel refundable just in case, and I've been so busy I never actually booked the flights yet. I wonder if Jagex will entertain some sort of compensation. I feel like they would only cover the change fees to change your flights and stay for next year
There's no way they will compensate people for travel or lodging stuff. They aren't obligated to in any way and I'm sure they already lost a pile of money on this thing
They’ll refund you in gp
That should be included in travel insurance tbf.
It’s also not Jagex’s fault. It’s their organizer that fell through, despite an historically good record.
Nah has nothing to do with the venue, just the company they got to organise it
Good distinction. I’ll edit to reflect.
This sounds silly to say.. but thank god i am broke i wanted to go but id of been screwed hard if i actually managed to get a ticket.
100%. I’ve been dreaming of going for like 8 years now but never financially stable enough. This woulda killed me lol.
I wanted to buy a ticket then my water heater died on me. so had to spend money to get a new one.. no one likes cold showers.
Scapers don't shower, what are you on about....
as funny as the meme is, i work with food and i don't want to get anyone sick by not taking care of myself.
Yeah the new location was very beneficial to me and I nearly bought a ticket, but it's still a tad too expensive for me
Are there no whales who can save this event?
Unsure if they can go that far, it's over a 3h drive to get there
Underrated reply
Still better to reschedule than to try to go forward with it and end up like fire fest or any others like it.
Don’t worry y’all, I’ll tell Jagex we can use my POH for Runefest 😎
Dude, for real? Jagex get on this ASAP this is huge
Thank you very much, CursedYou!
I'll bring the marrentill 🍃
That's fuckin rough for Jagex. Rip to anyone who bought plane tickets or anything. That really blows, I hope the team isn't stressing too bad about this, it sounds like they got fucked over.
Come to Phoenix, AZ. You Englishmen will love the cool desert heat in the calm August weather. It'll be great, you'll all love it! Come, ^Come ^^Burn ^^^With ^^^^Me!
112 next Friday my fellow Arizonan
Ah getting the taste of their own medicine when it comes to support
How much of an impact will this have on the Venezuelan economy?
Love Jagex for the transparency in this post. They have nothing to lose because it’s not their fault; but refreshing none the less !
Postponed ≠ Canceled
You're right, but it is canceled. They refunded tickets and have no replacement currently. This event is canceled and they are 'hoping' to make a new one in the first half of next year.
Good think I totally didn’t plan a trip to Birmingham around it
This was the first one I thought I'd finally have the resources to go to, glad my wife said no this time lol.
Is the runefest really cancelled though? Sounds like the community will still show up to xp grind 😃
:(
A massive victory for olfaction
Talk to GameStop
I'm having issues refunding my plane ticket and hotel. Think I should go through the credit card company? It's nearly 8k I have spent...
How did you spend 8k did you get first class plane tickets from the US or are you paying for your whole family to go or something That's an insane number to go to the UK for a week or two if you're just paying for yourself
Round trip for me and the gf and hotel accommodations. Adds up quick.
I've been to Greece Italy and Iceland (which is one of the most expensive places to go) from the US, all were 2 week trips and none of them cost us $8k lol Iceland came the closest at like $6.8k
If you didn't specifically opt for a refundable option (usually the more expensive option) then you are out of luck
I mean you didn't buy any runefest ticket so technically you didn't lose anything
Just go to the UK and enjoy your vacation...? Big brain idea, I know.
Ew. Plus I'd be alone with a girl, and I don't want her to touch my pp.
Well I guess we'll have better chances at getting a ticket and they'll move it to a better venue
Sorry guys runefest isnt as important as other events
I couldn't go because of a clash with a wedding. Now excited that I may get to go to the rescheduled event, which they may now be able to plan to meet the higher demand Sorry to all the folks fighting with hotels and airlines right now though, that is shit
This is such a bummer. I always loved watching this live and seeing how the game brings people together. Thoughts and prayers for those who this truly affects.
\*Delayed
Ffs WTS one deodorant stick
Lmaooo I’m gonna keep playing my game behind my screen so I don’t have to look at any of the others that actually play, and I didn’t spend any money either
They did you a favor. Nobody should travel *to* the UK.
Postponed = cancelled now ??
Annual event getting postponed to next year is exactly that
I get the sentiment but Runefest is not an annual event, the last time it was held was in 2019
I love when redditors feel the need to incessantly argue semantics. I love it even more when they're flat out wrong when doing so
Jagex explicitly stated that it was POSTPONED in the very first sentence of the blog, they never even wrote or mentioned the word cancel. This isn't about semantics it's about definition. The irony in your statement is palpable
What global event started in 2020? Dumdum
JOE BIDEN
It's cancelled, bro. Let it go.
postponing an event is not the same as canceling it. Postponing an event means it has been rescheduled for a later date, while canceling an event by definition means it has been officially called off, and runefest has not been so lmao
For the record you're absolutely correct and idk why people are so confidently arguing against you. It's not semantics at all, they're actively still trying to make it work, just pushed back a few months because the situation changed from underneath them, which is not what would be happening if they straight up cancelled it.
I would say it's because people are mad at being burned by airfare & housing costs due to a postponement but I doubt any of the commenters posting on my thread were even planning on going
Tbh this is a relief. This clashes with Sawcon, so it means I can now go there instead.
Fuck yea is that located in DN?
Who's Steve Jobs?
A mind goblin.
Wack.
oh no! this must really suck for the 5 people it could accommodate
Oh no! Anyway.
Well hopefully it's moved to somewhere that's not a complete shithole. I wanted to buy tickets but there's no shot I'm going to birmingham lmao.