So why exactly did we need to delete the sawmill for the fort?

there are some clear areas on the map that are in dire need a cleanup

And the Lumberyard was one of those areas. In the 20 years the Lumberyard has existed there has only been 2 additions to it, the Sawmill operator with Construction's release in May 2006 and the Sawmill training method in 2009. The 3 other reasons for visiting the Lumberyard were;

  • Clue scroll map location
  • Gertrude's Cat & Pieces of Hate quest
  • Penguin Hide & Seek

With the Fort having taken it's place that content has been relocated or removed;

  • Sawmill operator - Moved into Fort, plank making process now part of Fort Forinthry's construction
  • Sawmill Training method - Removed completely
  • Clue Scroll map location - Moved just outside of the fort walls
  • Gertrude's Cat & Pieces of Hate - Moved to the crates outside of Varrock Apothecary
  • Penguin Hide & Seek - Within the walls of the Fort

Now, we have an area that looks more up-to-date and with content players will be more likely to engage with, especially when more gets added throughout the year.

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