What is MechScape?

IT is Jagex's upcoming Java-based sci-fi MMORPG. It is aimed at people in their 20s and hopes to be deeper and more complex

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My research has revealed Jagex figurative mark 006389035 (ref: SC/MECH SCAPE/Logo) on the UK and EU trademark websites:

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Where can I discuss MechScape?

MechScape World forums.

Note: You are allowed to discuss MechScape on Jagex's official RuneScape forum, but only if you keep it to QF 23-24-117-55498190 and don't link to, direct people or name any MechScape-related websites.

Where's the proof?

It is pretty definite that Jagex are working on a sci-fi/space MMORPG called MechScape. Their recruitment material indicates that it will be made in Java as they are recruiting people to create low-polygon models "for environments, objects, vehicles, characters and special effects" (source).

The evidence:

1. Jagex has registered a trademark for "MechScape" (source) - the US entry places it in a category for "Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; and providing on-line multi-user computer games via local computer networks, global computer networks and the Internet".

2. Thomas Woode's CV and Concept Art ("I have more recently moved to the role of Lead concepter for a exciting new MMORPG title currently in development ... Producing designs and plans for all in game vehicles (a few hundred").

3. John Seru's CV ("Lead modeller, for an online space mmorpg").

4. This discussion thread at MiniClip.

5. This discussion thread on the RuneScape boards ("Iv heard from a source. Jagex are making a futuristic version of rs").

6. In some of their jobvacancies they say they want someone with a "general sci-fi interest" and ask prospective content developers to provide a story with a sci-fi theme. One role is "to build creatures, shape virtual worlds, design quests and storylines for our new, undisclosed game".

7. The following domain names are registered to Jagex Ltd (verify with DomainTools):

  • mechscape2.com (2005-08-24)

  • mechscape.biz (2005-08-26)

  • mechscapecoin.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscape.com (2003-12-15)
  • mechscape.es (2006-07-12)
  • mechscape.biz (2005-08-24)
  • mechscape.co.uk (2003-12-16)
  • mechscape.tk (2006-10-04)
  • mechscape.info (2005-08-24)
  • mechscape.mobi (2006-09-26)
  • mechscape.net (2003-12-16)
  • mechscape.org (2003-12-16)
  • mechscapecommunity.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapecredit.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapegold.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapeguide.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapehq.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapeinfinite.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscape.info (2005-08-24)
  • mechscapemillions.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapemoderators.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapeproject.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscaper.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscaperealm.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapeshopping.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapetrades.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscapetrading.com (2006-05-15)
  • mechscape.us (2005-08-24)
  • mechhq.com (2006-05-15)

 8. There is lots of proof over at http://www.mechscapeworld.com/

Is there any sort of beta I can sign up to?

No. Be *very* wary of any website which claims to be a beta sign-up, as it'll most likely be a scam to get your RuneScape account details.


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