Many smaller online games have utilized micro-transactions to RuneScape Gold make huge profits. Most players don't mind this decision, so long the game is balanced and enjoyable. Micro-transactions can be detrimental to the spirit of the game and some companies don't permit them. Jagex may have taken this position in the past. The Guardian quotes Mark Gerhard, CEO, as saying:

"A lot of free offerings are misleading because they're not. Many of them rely upon the microtransaction system, which is actually a stealthtax. I prefer to refer to it death by a thousand cuts," Mark Gerhard, the chief executive officer of RuneScape creator Jagex claims.

The titles are solely advertising and revenue streams. There is no game-related transaction. It's all about the psychology. You can monetise people better by asking them to pay the amount of $10 upfront instead of making 20 cents off each item. Commercially, you could say that this is a fantastic opportunity, the way of the future. It is also possible to argue that it lowers the worth of the product.

The latest update to Squeal of Fortune, which was released 2nd April 2012, will present players with a dilemma. This includes the ability to purchase additional spins. If one is willing to put in the necessary cash in real-world currency, one can get enough experience playing the wheel for the level 99 of a skill.

Users are still dissatisfied with Jagex's inaction on the matter, leading many to terminate their membership. This is further damaging the game. We sincerely hope to see an explanation from Jagex in the coming weeks, as well as an honest attempt to Buy OSRS Accounts bring to bring the anger of players to heart and soul in evaluating this update.