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''[[HighSpell]]'' (originally titled ''CarbonOdyssey''<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/CarbonOdyssey/comments/ijyyd9/new_name_highspell_please_use_the_new_subreddit/ Reddit post explaining the name change from "CarbonOdyssey."]</ref>) is a free-to-play, browser-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed entirely by a single developer, [[Dew]]. It is a third-person, point-and-click fantasy adventure set in a medieval world, heavily inspired by classic games such as ''RuneScape Classic'' and ''RuneScape 2''.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/CarbonOdyssey/comments/hgutly/comment/fwm0j0o/ Reddit post explaining "the point of a clone."]</ref> | |||
==References== | The game is built with 3D environments and 2D sprites, replicating the look and feel of early 2000s browser-based MMOs while introducing quality-of-life improvements and modern design sensibilities. There is no client download—''HighSpell'' runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript and WebGL. | ||
Dew is solely responsible for the game's programming, art, design, balance, and content updates. He remains actively involved in development and some community engagement through the [https://discord.gg/highspell HighSpell Discord] and the [https://www.reddit.com/r/HighSpell/ official subreddit]. | |||
== History and Development == | |||
''[[HighSpell]]'' began development around 2018-2019 under the original name ''CarbonOdyssey''. The early version featured a Greco-Roman inspired theme, but this was eventually dropped in favor of a more traditional medieval fantasy setting. The name was changed to ''HighSpell'' for clarity, branding, and to match the newly purchased domain name, [https://highspell.com HighSpell.com]. | |||
<blockquote>''"Originally I was going for a more 'ancient Greece' type theme, but during development I decided on a more medieval fantasy theme... mainly because I prefer it a bit more."''</blockquote> | |||
[[Dew]] was inspired by the shutdown of ''RuneScape Classic'' and began creating a game in its spirit. While the graphics style mimics RSC, the gameplay borrows more heavily from ''RuneScape 2'', with a familiar but modernized skill-based progression system. Dew works on the game while maintaining a full-time job, often committing 20-30 hours per week during off-hours. | |||
After years of development, the game entered public beta on '''April 20, 2021'''.<ref>[https://highspell.com/news/beta-launched HighSpell Beta Launch Announcement]</ref> Players could register and play directly through their browser. Since then, Dew has continued to release regular updates, new content, and gameplay improvements. | |||
== Recent Updates == | |||
The game has continued to evolve since launch, with dozens of major and minor patches. Some notable updates include: | |||
* [[Updates/New Solo Boss|New Solo Boss]] | |||
* [[Updates/Leather Armour, Wastelands Update, and More|Wastelands Expansion and Leather Armor]] | |||
* [[Updates/Treasure Maps and Other Game Changes|Treasure Maps]] | |||
* [[Updates/Sato's Trials|Sato's Trials]] | |||
* [[Updates/Dragonsmoke Island Quest and More|Dragonsmoke Island Quest]] | |||
* [[Updates/Crime Skill Released|Crime Skill Released]] | |||
* [[Updates/Day and Night cycle, New Areas to Explorer, New Spells, and More|Day/Night Cycle and New Areas]] | |||
* [[Updates/The Undercroft|The Undercroft Dungeon]] | |||
* [[Updates/Armour Buffs and Enchanting Changes|Enchanting and Armour System Changes]] | |||
* [[Updates/Game Camera Updated and More|UI and Game Camera Updates]] | |||
A full list of updates can be found on our [[Updates|News page]]. | |||
== Community == | |||
* [https://discord.gg/highspell Official Discord Server] | |||
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/HighSpell/ HighSpell Subreddit] | |||
* [https://highspell.com/ Official Website] | |||
== References == | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:27, 18 July 2025
HighSpell (originally titled CarbonOdyssey[1]) is a free-to-play, browser-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed entirely by a single developer, Dew. It is a third-person, point-and-click fantasy adventure set in a medieval world, heavily inspired by classic games such as RuneScape Classic and RuneScape 2.[2]
The game is built with 3D environments and 2D sprites, replicating the look and feel of early 2000s browser-based MMOs while introducing quality-of-life improvements and modern design sensibilities. There is no client download—HighSpell runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript and WebGL.
Dew is solely responsible for the game's programming, art, design, balance, and content updates. He remains actively involved in development and some community engagement through the HighSpell Discord and the official subreddit.
History and Development[edit]
HighSpell began development around 2018-2019 under the original name CarbonOdyssey. The early version featured a Greco-Roman inspired theme, but this was eventually dropped in favor of a more traditional medieval fantasy setting. The name was changed to HighSpell for clarity, branding, and to match the newly purchased domain name, HighSpell.com.
"Originally I was going for a more 'ancient Greece' type theme, but during development I decided on a more medieval fantasy theme... mainly because I prefer it a bit more."
Dew was inspired by the shutdown of RuneScape Classic and began creating a game in its spirit. While the graphics style mimics RSC, the gameplay borrows more heavily from RuneScape 2, with a familiar but modernized skill-based progression system. Dew works on the game while maintaining a full-time job, often committing 20-30 hours per week during off-hours.
After years of development, the game entered public beta on April 20, 2021.[3] Players could register and play directly through their browser. Since then, Dew has continued to release regular updates, new content, and gameplay improvements.
Recent Updates[edit]
The game has continued to evolve since launch, with dozens of major and minor patches. Some notable updates include:
- New Solo Boss
- Wastelands Expansion and Leather Armor
- Treasure Maps
- Sato's Trials
- Dragonsmoke Island Quest
- Crime Skill Released
- Day/Night Cycle and New Areas
- The Undercroft Dungeon
- Enchanting and Armour System Changes
- UI and Game Camera Updates
A full list of updates can be found on our News page.