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If you like ironman but you don't want to go through as much of the grind, I highly recommend playing the seasonal Leagues game modes. It's basically ironman with tons of small achievements along the way giving you points towards overpowered buffs and XP/drop rate multipliers. I play a main but it was a fantastic way to try out ironman for a few months
so did nt actually play ironmad... didn't use ors graphics ... &...used a wow style 1-60 quest/map arrow follow addon to do/ruin the only good thing in game ...quests... and now adays ytubers like these say retail wow quest s bad, mythic 1 too difficulty , wow art bad, retail wow rotation /boss actually req brain so difficult ... ouhkay....
I recently started playing RuneScape. I enjoyed it so much that I was playing on my phone at my families 4th of July gathering here in the states. My dad saw me playing- long story short, me and my father (born in 1966) have been playing and are now both quickly approaching 1,000 total skill. I love this game.
Hey, thank you for sharing this. Made me reflect on my grandfather playing games with me before he passed. Appreciate the chance to relive a good memory
When i was playing as a kid like 17 years ago my dad saw and started playing too. He still plays today, rs3 since he didn't want to restart when osrs came out, but he's been maxed for years
My dad passed away last year and my mom was going mad. I bought her a gaming pc and she wanted to learn how to play runescape. She's hooked. 900+ total level I honestly can't believe it. She might not be the most efficient player but it's wholesome when she tells me about the quests she has done.
Yep! Starting to get the itch to play it again rn lol. I'm like 2100 total level on the character I made whenever osrs first came out. Even after all this time I still have so much I'd like to do in the game. If I remember where I left off I was trying to get the pet from phantom muspah and intermittently doing slayer tasks when I'm bored of bossing or crafting blood runes while watching TV if I'm just trying to chill out. Absolutely love the game, will probably play it off and on for the rest of my life, evidence being that I'm 30 now and I started playing back when I was in grade school and had to go to my local library to play for 30min at a time with my friends xD
The game genuinely feels like it’s in its golden era and like the best is yet to come! ⛵️🌅 I’ve played runescape on and off for over 20 years, and yet there’s no time like the present. We’re booming! 👍👍
I started playing old school runescape in 2016... I have never played runescape as a kid and was only introduced to it by a friend in college. Having poured thousands upon thousands of hours since 2016, i can say that nostalgia has NOTHING to do with OSRS success. This game, as you said, is timeless BECAUSE of its core mechanics of leveling/questing/PVM. Its brutal drop system of gear upgrades, ironman or not, make it very addicting for the fact that at any moment you get a crazy drop or sick pet. The feeling of "just one more" for the chance of something youve been searching for is ingrained within the fabric of the gameplay which i have not felt from any other game or mmo. As someone with 1500+ Cox kc with no olmlet, surely the next raid will be the one! Happy scaping all my nerds and welcome to all of the new players that give this beauty of a game a shot! :)
Very good point! In OSRS you gamble your time rather than your real life money. The chance to score big whether you’re an ironman or a main with a game changing drop is absolutely addicting. Everyone has different rng and different experiences with going dry or getting lucky at different bosses. This is a big part of what defines the player experience in osrs and it makes every person’s playthrough unique to some degree :)
im 20yo, similar situation, discovered osrs back in 2017, played nonstop for years, now my acc is 1930 total skill cmb lvl 123, cant stop playing, nostalgia has nothing to do with the game success
As a veteran OSRS player... Final Fantasy XIV is probably in a golden age too. It's the only other MMO that's growing. I don't know if it'll have the longevity RS does though.
Your point "If you don't play an ironman the fact you can buy and sell bonds for GP kinda devalues the feeling of item progression" is a decent point but let me introduce you to the Collection Log. The collection log can provide you a similar feeling of item progression to Ironman while not being locked behind massive grinds for meta items and missing out on awesome MMO aspects of the game like Full Loot PVP of the Wilderness or certain group bosses. Plus the OSRS team teased cosmetics to flex your collection log progress.
For those that are migrating from other MMOs like WoW and are worried that it's "too late to start"... Don't worry even a little bit. This is the type of game you can literally put down for years, come back later and pick up where you left off, with no issues. New content almost never makes old content irrelevant. It's not like WoW where you have to rush to the end-game in order to have stuff to do.
new content not making old content irrelevant is kinda false. E.g. traditional skilling has almost entirely been replaced by other methods. Additionally new bosses come out sometimes which changes the balance of gear/etc.
@@Daktyl198 You can hop on right now and 95% of the content in the game will be viable. Just because Wintertodt exists doesn't mean you can't still light rows of fires in Varrock. Etc.
@@FSAPOJake You can still do it, it doesn't mean it's relevant. The XP difference is just night and day. Same with the additional modes of training for all other skills lol. Doesn't mean I don't like the game, just saying that statement was a bit false.
@@Daktyl198 There's a big difference between a meta taking over another, and content literally not being doable because it's dead and was replaced by newer content. For example, in WoW, there are countless dungeons and raids where it is completely impossible to find anyone unless you go on forums or Reddit or something. Also, most weapons and armor in the game is worthless since it gets replaced by new stuff every time an expansion releases. The only content in OSRS that is dead like this is maybe old minigames like Trouble Brewing, and some armor that has never been relevant even back when it released, like splitbark. Otherwise, 95% of the content in the game is doable with zero issues.
@@therolexgaming0923 Same here! It was so much fun haggling at the banks at Varrock, Falador and Camelot. I used to spend hours just buying things and trying to sell it for profit. I miss those days.
The answer is yes. The games in the best spot it’s ever been in with even more content coming up and a mod team that understand the community (for the most part)
To elaborate a bit on some points TLP already made: Quests are actual stories. They sometimes start mysterious or even mundane and before you know it, you're following a quest line that alters how certain areas operate. Every quest progresses your account in meaningful ways: Unlocking new content, gear, areas, ... and many of these are worthwhile to get. Some quest rewards from the middle game are so useful that they can only be upgraded when your account is nearing max level or if you amassed enough wealth/gear to buy/hunt the upgrade. This means they are relevant for 100's if not 1000's of hours. Another overlooked fact is that middle game content remains relevant: Getting full graceful or full void is something that mid level accounts go for and still use for end game content. Getting your first fire cape or doing barrows runs are early to mid game objectives, but are still main objectives 15 years later and in the case of barrows also nets you decent profit. Most content can be done without having the best gear, it's more difficult or your trips are shorter, but it still can be done. Gear progression near end game is also very horizontal focused. The devs are careful when it comes to power creep and usually, new gear will fit a certain niche to make certain activities more efficient. When the Alchemical Hydra boss was introduced, they added a drop that upgraded an item from lower level content (Zamorakian Hasta) and after combining them: the new item was only good against dragon-type enemies. Not only did this make melee vs dragons more efficient, they also made the zamorakian hasta a more important weapon, including the boss that dropped it. Also, there's an insane amount of humour in the game: Look up the names of the white knights in Falador as an example. There are so many easter eggs or references to pop culture and/or other games. The last thing I want to touch upon is: Whatever activity you do or like, it always progresses your account in a meaningful way: Let's take the minigames as an example (as I already talked about quests earlier) They have unique drops that are useful at all levels and even if you don't get a drop, you still gain experience in the skills that you use to complete/play them.
Quality comment, there's so much to talk about with OSRS that I forgot to mention a lot of things in the vid, the humor and writing is definitely another thing I love about the game, I should have also mentioned that unlike other MMOs that are basically only as large as the latest expansion OSRS has done a good job in keeping content from 15 years ago somewhat relevant
@@TheLazyPeon that said u should deff make a video or stream next league if u haven't played leagues before on osrs, prob best thing i have ever experienced and the rewards are so great for us ironman
My cousin first showed me this game back in 2005. I got hooked. The graphics, music, grinding, they way people spoke to each other with a RS language, and simply cutting wood while asking people what their levels are followed by a "Nice" or "Gratz" whenever you'd rank up. It was so much fun and the nostalgia is insane.
I have played both game modes and tbh ironman falls off hard in the end game, it's way too grindy and you feel stuck on long grinds. I always end up going back to my main. The "p2w" argument with the two game modes is irrelevant seeing as buying gold is very expensive and a lot of content you just can't buy.
@@TheLazyPeon dude thanks for relying I’m a huge fan :) enjoy your journey on here I burnt out of wow and sod and hoenstly I love a sandbox game I can play at my own pace much love
I've been playing Runescape since I was 10, in 2005. Here I am, almost 29... still playing. I have about 5,000 hours in OSRS alone, and probably close to that in Runescape 3 (since it counts my Runescape 2 hours from back in the day). The game is better now than it's ever been and is absolutely 100% worth playing.
As someone who started playing about 2 weeks ago I have to agree that the community is very welcoming. I met someone who gave me gold, boots, and a cape to help me get started and answered any questions I had. He also invited to me to his guild once I reached total level 150 and everyone in there is quite nice and helpful. If you haven’t tried the game before and you’re looking for a new game you should definitely give it a try I’ve been having a blast!
I'm 26 and never touched the game before 8 months ago when a friend of mine bought me a bond. Obviously, I had heard about the game before but I jumped from Diablo 2 to World of Warcraft and never got on Runescape. Anyway, within two months before I had to focus on my studies I was 20 days of game time deep, like 1600 total level and the next big quest for me was song of the elves. I never got back to my main character due to life getting in the way, but I just started a group ironman with some friends which is slowly consuming more and more of my life.
Nostalgia isn’t a factor in this. It can’t be. It’s intangible. Sure you might remember that fun time you had playing RS but that’s not what keeps you playing for hundreds of hours. It’s just a solid game
After five years of playing the game relatively actively, I have over 250 days played, 10 pets and I'm about to max my account. 10/10 would get addicted again and not gonna stop playing.
Dude I failed school because I played all through the night and took my exams zombiefried, I do not regret it one bit! OSRS will forever be etched in my heart, the love of my life. Still love playing today as a 27 year old man and I will certainly carry on playing
What I loved about OSRS is the grind, but now as I get older the grind is actually not worth my time sadly. I hit 99 WC but I think that'll be the end for me now. Maybe when life isn't so busy.
@RemyGodwell Yep. I quit for about 6 or 7 years & I never saw myself coming back. I recently have been inching my toes into the ocean that is osrs and even bought an ipad to play mobile in my bed at night. Great game.
The game is so insane the layers of game versions from Runescape Classic to Rs2, Rs3 and now OldSchool. This is literally the most unique MMO of the entire genre imo. Jagex has changed faces so many times and the game just keeps going.
For those hesitant to come and try RuneScape if you’re worried about being behind, it doesn’t exist in this game. Outside of certain quest requirements there’s no order that you need to do things.
Started playing OSRS late last year for the first time, played for a little while on a standard account then quickly switched to Ironman mode and have been absolutely hooked since. Most fun I have had in a game in years, and the feeling of constant progression (especially on an ironman where every upgrade feels like a huge deal) has been amazing and something I no longer feel when playing most games.
I've just started playing OSRS last month because of Soup's Gielinor Games series - I've never played an MMO in my life. I made an Iron man account and I am loving it so far! I love puzzle and adventure games usually and I absolutely adore all of the quest content in this game. I just finished the frog quest in Varlamore and laughed the whole time. And the fact that you need to put in work to get the necessary skills makes the progression through the "story" to feel really satisfying as well. Maybe I'll go for a quest cape!
I would argue that OSRS is currently in it's 'golden age'. if anyone played the game as a kid, back in '05 or so, you won't recognize the game anymore. The nostalgia from the graphics is still there, casting the home tele and spawning in Lumbridge still hits home, but almost everything else has changed. There are new continents, countless quality of life upgrades and consistent updates being pushed. With the quality of life upgrades, the game is more accessible than ever. That said, I would argue that going in to the game blind would be an incredibly fun experience for someone new. The quest guide can help, but please take the couple of minutes to read through the quest dialogue. It might not make sense at first, but the quest lines are so well interconnected that you will start drawing connections and look like Charlie from IASIP in no time. The player base can be very welcoming, but scams are still rampant. Like Peon, if you play an ironman you can pretty much avoid all scams as you cannot trade with other players. There are new low-level bosses and gear that make progression more consistent. Soon into playing you will search for that next upgrade, which will require you to level up a skill, which will be easier if you complete some quests, which need skills to be levelled etc. You can really run yourself down a rabbit hole, but it is not as intimidating as it seems. All progress is saved, so hopping on for 10 minutes, running a couple laps of an agility course for 5k xp will get you that much closer to 99 the next time you log in. Also, there are seasonal events called 'Leagues' that come up once a year or so. These have increased xp rates, new challenges, rewards and can be an easy way to get familiar with the game or content you can't currently complete on your main. Sorry for the rant, I will go back to runecrafting now. Happy Scaping.
It’s never “too late” to start OSRS because that isn’t a concept in this game. In WoW or traditional MMOs you can fall behind because of the content cycles they use. In OSRS 99% of the content is evergreen and will never get outdated, at least not to the degree that a raid gets outdated in WoW when the next one comes out. I never played OSRS growing up so I don’t have the nostalgia factor that others have, i was a WoW guy, but I started OSRS in 2017ish and I’ve played ever since.
It's definitely never to late to play. I have a habit of binging this game until I burnout, leaving for a few months, coming back and repeating the process. It really is timeless.
Made an Ironman myself 3 months ago, and already have 33 days in game! The progression in this game is so rewarding and noticable, and honestly super good content whatever "phase" your character is in at the moment. I'd highly reccomend finding a clan to join! I myself is in an ironman clan, and we do a lot of content together, and are very supportive of eachother when we get cool drops and milestones.
I think something interesting to highlight is how ironman changes the game completely. For example, the entire aspect of being behind from just starting now becomes irrelevant because you're basically playing as a solo player. You can't be behind when it's just you. Other issues like bots are much less of an issue too, since as an ironman, you can't trade and their impact on the economy doesn't impact you at all.
No matter what type of game mode you play, runescape is rewarding. You can get out as much as you put in. Want to be sweaty? There are methods for that. Want to click something once and go and have a shit whilst gaining XP? There are also methods for that. Over 10k hours I've put into this game, it's definitely my comfort zone. Would 1000% recommend. Great video Peon.
I've been playing OSRS since 2004 and I've never gotten the chance to enjoy end game content because I just don't have enough time dedicate to it. However, I'm ok with that because I feel like OSRS is one of the very few games that is still fun in early/mid game and I don't really feel left out just being a noob. The rewards and leveling process is just so addicting and casual friendly that I've always just enjoyed the ride and have never been worried about rushing to end game content and I wish more MMO's were like that.
Ive played every mmorpg out there and nothing is more addicting then osrs, honestly, its the best mmorpg ive ever played even though it looks crazy simple, its incredibly in depth, no game like it really, almost infinite things to do and grind for, and it feels great to grind
Watching your videos for many years now and so nice to see you found ironman in Osrs after all the MMO games you played before. Like you said i think you will have alot of hours left in the game with so many goals to achieve. I started my ironman in 2017-2018 with no experience at all. Now i am maxed, got a inferno cape and still got goals left to go for. The game has just so much to offer and the community is amazing. Really nice to see your becoming part of this community aswell. Can't wait for upcoming videos your making or maybe try streaming it aswell sometimes?
I didn't play osrs for years as I was put off by how it looked and the point-and-click gameplay, but then I gave it a try... 3 1/2 years later and I'm close to maxing my first character, working on an ironman and enjoying every second of it. It's hard to explain to someone who has never played it, but it is honestly one of the best and most addictive games I have ever played.
My favorite youtuber showing off his library at the beginning?! Oh boy! I can't wait to look these games up and play them. I trust Peon for having amazing taste in quality video games!
Such a well made video, been playing osrs ever since it came out and after some breaks I got hooked on group ironman with my wife, we are both about to max together and it's been an amazing 2 years, I think if you ever do make another video like this mention group ironman too because it is honestly a game changer :D
I love whenever you make a return video to OSRS. It reignites my love for the game even while actively playing it. I agree 100% about Ironman. I started one last year and can’t stop!!
I've been waiting for this video!! So glad you covered it! I've been a die hard Runescape fan since I was 7yrs old, currently 28 now and play daily on my Iron. Keep grinding, Peon!
Love that you made this video! I think main accounts are more special lately because of the collection log. In my opinion Ironman get's to grindy later and i think with mains it's a bit more laidback!
Good video! I love this game. Ive been playing old school since 2013 and it's a blast. The best part is, you can take a month or two off, come back, and it feels like you never left (besides catching up on the awesome updates they are constantly putting out)
As someone who got convinced to try for the nostalgia, I very quickly realized the nostalgia was 5% of the first 10% of the game. Everything else.... was new, amazing, and quality content. Easily the best game I've played in the last 5+ years.
It is honestly the best mmo out right now. I have a maxed total main account that I've played off/on for years but now I'm playing my iron full time. This game is so diverse and you can play it however tf you want to. Excellent video.
I've been getting a lot of RS videos in my recommendations this past week, and I've been getting lots of memories. I started playing when I was 11 and stopped when i graduated HS at 17. As of lately, I've been getting this itch to get back on, 15 years later.
You sound a lot like me, except I did pick up osrs for a year or two in my early twenties. I'm 31 now and decided to start messing around in the game again. Do a quest a day, stuff like that.
Guys there is no need to play shitty medieval click simulator in 2024, trust me. There is actual good games out there. Stop let nostalgia influence your decisions, because OSRS and Jagex, are crap.
I played this game when i was about 6 years old, nearly 20 years ago. The nostalgia is insane and its nice to actually be able to progress and figure out how the game works. Im not the biggest fan of grinding, but its so satisfying and addicting. I havent looked forward to playing a video game recently. It's genuinely great
Runescape is every parents worst nightmare for their children. Addiction starts, eductation stops, you become futureless, life literally stops when you play runescape.
Great thing about osrs is that all content is relavant early, mid, end-game and all in between. That makes it really easy for new players. Whereas in other games you have to catch up to the endgame and learn all the meta strats in order to have fun.
Yep, just hit mid 80s in melee stats and 94 in range/mage and I am currently working in Desert treasure 2 requirements. Always an achievement whenever you reach your goals.
I didn't play back in the day and started in 2021/22 due to the amazing content creators. OSRS has objectively amazing game design, and anyone who thinks it's success is thanks to nostalgia has no idea what they are talking about. Nostalgia might get some players to give the game a try again. But the core game design and amazing breakpoint progression system keeps them playing. One video that goes in depth on this game design is a video essay by Marstead on "Why Runescape is not an MMO". Definitely give that one a watch if you are interested in what makes OSRS special in the MMO genre.
Its not worth playing specifically because they added pronouns to the game as well as removing male and female and adding "they/them" without polling. It's a joke. I played for 18 years and they will not receive a single cent from me.
This is your best video on osrs one thing I would like to add is that yes bonds can devalue items however you still need endgame quests and lvls to even equipped alot of best in alot gear some best in alot gear is even locked behind extremely hard content such as inferno for infernal cape the Colosseum for the best range cape slot and mage arena 2 for the best magic cape globes are locked behind grandmaster quests certain rings ect. So it's still less pay to win than any other mmo even on a normal character
I started 5 days ago and I’m already incredibly addicted I’m not Ironman because I wanted to do regular for first playing the game but I’ve had so much help from just people in chat
Weird seeing this video as me and my childhood friends just reconnected and started a new journey in OSRS to relive the nostalgia and spend time together. It really is timeless fun.
Been waiting for this vid from you bro, OSRS obviously is old AF like WOW and is unappealing to most people, but it has wayyy more to it than meets the eye. watching people like odablock and 1013 pk or woox doing pvm shows how high the skill ceiling is. Love that you're showcasing it man. ty
I started osrs a couple of months ago since a lot of friends would play it while we played different games. managed to play less than a week without membership and now have been playing actively with 10 days 20 hours recorded time in game :D
I just recently started, my first time playing. And not even a full week in yet, Im very addicted :D Been grinding, doing quests, enjoying discovering new areas! Fun!
I started again a couple months ago. Was one of the first 1000 players in 2001 (still have the character under a different name) Been having a blast! The questing is awesome, the grindy aspects are easy, and the content creation surrounding OSRS is insane! J1mmy, Settled, Framed, TorvestaRS... Some of the stuff these guys make are amazing and scream talent. Plus the OSRS team have added a ton of awesome features, quests, and are involved in the community. You can invest as much or as little into the game and still have fun, with mini games, quests, etc and if you wanna buy a Member Token to speed up grinds you can (I limited myself to one lol, still have ton more gold just from that and already almost 1k skill cap. But I play mostly for quests etc.) The mobile version is solid for grinds, the RL client is awesome, I could go on. Highly recommend.
a good solution if you do not like playing on the small client is to get the plugin that allows you to move your UI stuff like the inventory and map whilst playing on your preferred setting. I move my UI closer to my character for harder content with higher apm, and reset it when im playing chill.
The good thing about OSRS is that it is never too late to start since the grind is constant and there are always updates (some better than others like any online game). Anyway... welcome to the grind!
started in 2021, never played before, and its honestly the biggest masterpiece in gaming ever i think, it just all comes together so well, and when you get to late game goals and fights... thats when you truly realize you are playing something that will never be replicated again.
I've been on and off since I was like 9 years old, 32 now. I played runescape classic at the public library, but never progressed past a few quests and levels. When they had the RS2 update (now osrs) I was really hooked. It was the game all my friends played if we weren't outside. When they added evolution of combat and transitioned to RS3, I was out. It did not feel like the same game anymore. Thank you Jagex for actively listening to your consumers all these years and giving them what they want. It's a masterpiece disguised in low pixels with a fantastic community.
Nearly 20 year rs veteran here. While I understand the basics of osrs combat are incredibly simple and some modern gamers can find them off-putting, it always cracks me up when someone says the combat is boring/doesn't require skill. I'm average at best at PVM, and it blows my mind what kind of things people like Rendi, PortKhazard etc are able to do by abusing the combat system. Like, show people the video of the lvl3 fire cape, or supply-less inferno or awakened dt2 bosses. If that sh*t doesn't take skill, I don't know what does. Love the vid! Always nice to see someone justifiably praise this amazing game and genuinely enjoy it!
You’re definitely not wrong. I just started playing again since May after a 5 year break and it does get addicting. I was surprised by how much content the dev team has added. My wife thought it was ridiculous how much I was enjoying the game until she tried it. She’s been pretty addicted to it and when I would come home from work I’d see her playing and I was surprised how much progress she made in just a couple of weeks.
Your intro is hilarious. 10/10 "within 10 days I had 120 hours of playtime and was completely addicted" Classic "how the hell can a 20 year old point and click game ruin my life as a fully grown adult" good tip about animation smoothing I didn't have that on
YES!! Love to hear that. It’s been pretty obvious a lot of your recent videos were sponsored and you were forced to play the game, but weren’t truly enjoying it. This is the Lazy Peon we all know and love! Glad to see you find a game that has been enjoyable for you once again.
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Just a heads up, the description still has a link to Ashes of Creation, not OSRS :)
You should try Ultima Online Outlands..
If you like ironman but you don't want to go through as much of the grind, I highly recommend playing the seasonal Leagues game modes. It's basically ironman with tons of small achievements along the way giving you points towards overpowered buffs and XP/drop rate multipliers. I play a main but it was a fantastic way to try out ironman for a few months
so did nt actually play ironmad... didn't use ors graphics ...
&...used a wow style 1-60 quest/map arrow follow addon to do/ruin the only good thing in game ...quests...
and now adays ytubers like these say retail wow quest s bad, mythic 1 too difficulty , wow art bad, retail wow rotation /boss actually req brain so difficult ...
ouhkay....
@@maomekat2369 if you think quests are then only good content in osrs then I have a hard time believing you’ve even played the game…
yes, you should play osrs (not biased)
lul
Agreed (Also not biased)
Unban my false ban and I can play too!
Lmao
Facts not Cap
I recently started playing RuneScape. I enjoyed it so much that I was playing on my phone at my families 4th of July gathering here in the states. My dad saw me playing- long story short, me and my father (born in 1966) have been playing and are now both quickly approaching 1,000 total skill. I love this game.
Hey, thank you for sharing this. Made me reflect on my grandfather playing games with me before he passed. Appreciate the chance to relive a good memory
That’s really sweet I remember my friends mum when I was a kid playing RuneScape and I used to think it was the most amazing thing ever.
When i was playing as a kid like 17 years ago my dad saw and started playing too. He still plays today, rs3 since he didn't want to restart when osrs came out, but he's been maxed for years
that's awesome
My dad passed away last year and my mom was going mad. I bought her a gaming pc and she wanted to learn how to play runescape. She's hooked. 900+ total level I honestly can't believe it. She might not be the most efficient player but it's wholesome when she tells me about the quests she has done.
You do not quit OSRS. You only take breaks~ ;)
Facts. Been playing since October 2002. I "quit" for a year or two, then binge for a year or two. Very strange relationship with this game lol
Truth
Yep! Starting to get the itch to play it again rn lol. I'm like 2100 total level on the character I made whenever osrs first came out. Even after all this time I still have so much I'd like to do in the game. If I remember where I left off I was trying to get the pet from phantom muspah and intermittently doing slayer tasks when I'm bored of bossing or crafting blood runes while watching TV if I'm just trying to chill out. Absolutely love the game, will probably play it off and on for the rest of my life, evidence being that I'm 30 now and I started playing back when I was in grade school and had to go to my local library to play for 30min at a time with my friends xD
No you definitely can
@@milklesstea6091 Lies and delusions!
maybe i try this...
i recommend doing something along the lines of "in order of update" or something. Could be cool!
@@lampisfun1139 “by release” sounds cooler I think, but that’s just an idea that I had all by myself alone without inspiration from anyone.
Maybe first check out the F2P worlds, I've heard there's cool cities like Varrock. People will bring you there if you ask nicely
Checkout the homie Gary, he's just chill like that
does anyone know if this requires you to pay a sub all the time.. Or can you grind a currency like in wow that lets you maintain a sub without paying?
Really well done video, OSRS is in a better place than ever :D
@ColonelloRS you gonna revisit the Suomi video in light of news?
Please do a Jojo3000 video and include the level finder calculator used in the runescape forums back in the day!
The game genuinely feels like it’s in its golden era and like the best is yet to come! ⛵️🌅 I’ve played runescape on and off for over 20 years, and yet there’s no time like the present. We’re booming! 👍👍
@@shaunrevell5594 cheers! 🤜🤛
Asmongold gonna start a hcim soon. :D :D
Seeing Torvesta, Settled, and Woox during that montage at the end warmed my heart.
I started playing old school runescape in 2016... I have never played runescape as a kid and was only introduced to it by a friend in college. Having poured thousands upon thousands of hours since 2016, i can say that nostalgia has NOTHING to do with OSRS success. This game, as you said, is timeless BECAUSE of its core mechanics of leveling/questing/PVM. Its brutal drop system of gear upgrades, ironman or not, make it very addicting for the fact that at any moment you get a crazy drop or sick pet. The feeling of "just one more" for the chance of something youve been searching for is ingrained within the fabric of the gameplay which i have not felt from any other game or mmo. As someone with 1500+ Cox kc with no olmlet, surely the next raid will be the one! Happy scaping all my nerds and welcome to all of the new players that give this beauty of a game a shot! :)
Thanks for sharing this, It's nice to hear from people who didn't play in the old days.
Well put
Very good point! In OSRS you gamble your time rather than your real life money. The chance to score big whether you’re an ironman or a main with a game changing drop is absolutely addicting. Everyone has different rng and different experiences with going dry or getting lucky at different bosses. This is a big part of what defines the player experience in osrs and it makes every person’s playthrough unique to some degree :)
im 20yo, similar situation, discovered osrs back in 2017, played nonstop for years, now my acc is 1930 total skill cmb lvl 123, cant stop playing, nostalgia has nothing to do with the game success
including PvM and not PvP was clearly intentional. PvP made this game
Legit the only MMO in a golden age right now. 100% worth diving in, game is thriving
As a veteran OSRS player... Final Fantasy XIV is probably in a golden age too. It's the only other MMO that's growing. I don't know if it'll have the longevity RS does though.
@@FSAPOJake fair, I haven't played FF14 since EW launch, glad to hear it's doing well
2016-2018 was peak osrs. Game is still good tho
@@FSAPOJakei’ve heard good things ya! The devs seem to really care similar to the osrs devs :)
@@ryan6766I started osrs late 2018, and all I’ve seen is improvements since then 😎🌅
Your point "If you don't play an ironman the fact you can buy and sell bonds for GP kinda devalues the feeling of item progression" is a decent point but let me introduce you to the Collection Log. The collection log can provide you a similar feeling of item progression to Ironman while not being locked behind massive grinds for meta items and missing out on awesome MMO aspects of the game like Full Loot PVP of the Wilderness or certain group bosses. Plus the OSRS team teased cosmetics to flex your collection log progress.
Runescape is love, Runescape is life
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For those that are migrating from other MMOs like WoW and are worried that it's "too late to start"... Don't worry even a little bit. This is the type of game you can literally put down for years, come back later and pick up where you left off, with no issues. New content almost never makes old content irrelevant. It's not like WoW where you have to rush to the end-game in order to have stuff to do.
new content not making old content irrelevant is kinda false. E.g. traditional skilling has almost entirely been replaced by other methods. Additionally new bosses come out sometimes which changes the balance of gear/etc.
@@Daktyl198 You can hop on right now and 95% of the content in the game will be viable.
Just because Wintertodt exists doesn't mean you can't still light rows of fires in Varrock. Etc.
@@Daktyl198 Lets not try to pretend abyssal whip/bandos wasnt bis for like a decade.
@@FSAPOJake You can still do it, it doesn't mean it's relevant. The XP difference is just night and day. Same with the additional modes of training for all other skills lol. Doesn't mean I don't like the game, just saying that statement was a bit false.
@@Daktyl198 There's a big difference between a meta taking over another, and content literally not being doable because it's dead and was replaced by newer content. For example, in WoW, there are countless dungeons and raids where it is completely impossible to find anyone unless you go on forums or Reddit or something. Also, most weapons and armor in the game is worthless since it gets replaced by new stuff every time an expansion releases.
The only content in OSRS that is dead like this is maybe old minigames like Trouble Brewing, and some armor that has never been relevant even back when it released, like splitbark. Otherwise, 95% of the content in the game is doable with zero issues.
so glad you decided to make this video, spoke to you in-game under the username "tron". Thanks for being so down to earth and willing to chat.
"WHEN IT REGISTERS!"" Is one of the greatest clips in live streaming to this day
"Lost 120 hours in 10 days" Time well spent then
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only 120? That's a lot of wasted xp...
@@GUTHICC yeah, couldn't imagine doing something else with the other 12 hours of my 10 day week.
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Osrs is in its golden age.. I think its better now than it was originally back in 2007.
it's more 2011scape than 2007scape tbf. Those that preferred the 2007 version quit years ago.
It is still great, but some things I wish wasnt in. Like GE. Miss the old days of wave and flash text with bank sales.
@@therolexgaming0923 Same here! It was so much fun haggling at the banks at Varrock, Falador and Camelot. I used to spend hours just buying things and trying to sell it for profit. I miss those days.
I think its in its second golden age.
@@therolexgaming0923thats just tedious. no one is tryna sit there nd spam
The answer is yes. The games in the best spot it’s ever been in with even more content coming up and a mod team that understand the community (for the most part)
Then where is Fist of Guthix and old clan wars in wildria
@@GamingDualities not everyone wants it
@@Xaevin not everyoen wanted raids but here we are.
@@GamingDualities FOG would be dead content after a week
To elaborate a bit on some points TLP already made:
Quests are actual stories. They sometimes start mysterious or even mundane and before you know it, you're following a quest line that alters how certain areas operate. Every quest progresses your account in meaningful ways: Unlocking new content, gear, areas, ... and many of these are worthwhile to get. Some quest rewards from the middle game are so useful that they can only be upgraded when your account is nearing max level or if you amassed enough wealth/gear to buy/hunt the upgrade. This means they are relevant for 100's if not 1000's of hours.
Another overlooked fact is that middle game content remains relevant: Getting full graceful or full void is something that mid level accounts go for and still use for end game content. Getting your first fire cape or doing barrows runs are early to mid game objectives, but are still main objectives 15 years later and in the case of barrows also nets you decent profit.
Most content can be done without having the best gear, it's more difficult or your trips are shorter, but it still can be done. Gear progression near end game is also very horizontal focused. The devs are careful when it comes to power creep and usually, new gear will fit a certain niche to make certain activities more efficient. When the Alchemical Hydra boss was introduced, they added a drop that upgraded an item from lower level content (Zamorakian Hasta) and after combining them: the new item was only good against dragon-type enemies. Not only did this make melee vs dragons more efficient, they also made the zamorakian hasta a more important weapon, including the boss that dropped it.
Also, there's an insane amount of humour in the game: Look up the names of the white knights in Falador as an example. There are so many easter eggs or references to pop culture and/or other games.
The last thing I want to touch upon is: Whatever activity you do or like, it always progresses your account in a meaningful way: Let's take the minigames as an example (as I already talked about quests earlier) They have unique drops that are useful at all levels and even if you don't get a drop, you still gain experience in the skills that you use to complete/play them.
Quality comment, there's so much to talk about with OSRS that I forgot to mention a lot of things in the vid, the humor and writing is definitely another thing I love about the game, I should have also mentioned that unlike other MMOs that are basically only as large as the latest expansion OSRS has done a good job in keeping content from 15 years ago somewhat relevant
@@TheLazyPeon that said u should deff make a video or stream next league if u haven't played leagues before on osrs, prob best thing i have ever experienced and the rewards are so great for us ironman
OK, thats it. You've convinced me to finally go back and start playing my HCIM alt i made ages ago. Thanks Peon, see you in 2 years
Goodluck on it bro I never done iron man but I might try one day. It just takes so much time and energy but it definitely looks fun
Good luck, be careful of the Moss Giants in Glarials tomb on waterfall quest... many lives have been lost down there.
My cousin first showed me this game back in 2005. I got hooked. The graphics, music, grinding, they way people spoke to each other with a RS language, and simply cutting wood while asking people what their levels are followed by a "Nice" or "Gratz" whenever you'd rank up. It was so much fun and the nostalgia is insane.
been playing since 2003.. will never stop, only take breaks
Moss giants are guaranteed to max hit if you have "HC" in your name :P
Metal dragons too if you forget an antifire shield 😂👍
I’m in love with Ironman mode I maxed my main and it’s like re playing the game for the first time 100% recommend it. With someone well over 15k hours
Really feels like a different game, so fun figuring out how to acquire obscure items that you'd usually just buy off the GE
I have played both game modes and tbh ironman falls off hard in the end game, it's way too grindy and you feel stuck on long grinds. I always end up going back to my main. The "p2w" argument with the two game modes is irrelevant seeing as buying gold is very expensive and a lot of content you just can't buy.
@@TheLazyPeon dude thanks for relying I’m a huge fan :) enjoy your journey on here I burnt out of wow and sod and hoenstly I love a sandbox game I can play at my own pace much love
I've been playing Runescape since I was 10, in 2005.
Here I am, almost 29... still playing. I have about 5,000 hours in OSRS alone, and probably close to that in Runescape 3 (since it counts my Runescape 2 hours from back in the day).
The game is better now than it's ever been and is absolutely 100% worth playing.
osrs is a slippery slope and ferociously addicting, especially when you get back into it as an adult.
As someone who started playing about 2 weeks ago I have to agree that the community is very welcoming. I met someone who gave me gold, boots, and a cape to help me get started and answered any questions I had. He also invited to me to his guild once I reached total level 150 and everyone in there is quite nice and helpful. If you haven’t tried the game before and you’re looking for a new game you should definitely give it a try I’ve been having a blast!
You can't forget the seasonal game modes like DMM and Leagues. Amazing video bringing more attention to this lovely dopamine simulator ❤
Damn yeah I forgot to mention that, my goal is to get decent enough at pking so I can participate in next DMM, also gonna play the next league.
I'm 26 and never touched the game before 8 months ago when a friend of mine bought me a bond. Obviously, I had heard about the game before but I jumped from Diablo 2 to World of Warcraft and never got on Runescape. Anyway, within two months before I had to focus on my studies I was 20 days of game time deep, like 1600 total level and the next big quest for me was song of the elves. I never got back to my main character due to life getting in the way, but I just started a group ironman with some friends which is slowly consuming more and more of my life.
Sir LazyPeon, Andrew Gower the creator of Runescape is making a new game that'll come out in 2 months, it's called Brighter Shores, check it out sir!
Definitely will, super intrigued to see how it turns out.
Nostalgia isn’t a factor in this. It can’t be. It’s intangible. Sure you might remember that fun time you had playing RS but that’s not what keeps you playing for hundreds of hours. It’s just a solid game
After five years of playing the game relatively actively, I have over 250 days played, 10 pets and I'm about to max my account. 10/10 would get addicted again and not gonna stop playing.
the T1 fire cape clip allways hits hard, you could tell geniune happiness in that 6'5 265lbs hunk of a man
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Dude I failed school because I played all through the night and took my exams zombiefried, I do not regret it one bit! OSRS will forever be etched in my heart, the love of my life. Still love playing today as a 27 year old man and I will certainly carry on playing
What I loved about OSRS is the grind, but now as I get older the grind is actually not worth my time sadly. I hit 99 WC but I think that'll be the end for me now. Maybe when life isn't so busy.
We will see you in 10 years friend
@RemyGodwell Yep. I quit for about 6 or 7 years & I never saw myself coming back. I recently have been inching my toes into the ocean that is osrs and even bought an ipad to play mobile in my bed at night.
Great game.
I hit 99 cooking in around 2009 (easiest cape at the time haha). I’m 32 now and I just find it so hard to justify starting again and grinding…
The game is so insane the layers of game versions from Runescape Classic to Rs2, Rs3 and now OldSchool. This is literally the most unique MMO of the entire genre imo. Jagex has changed faces so many times and the game just keeps going.
For those hesitant to come and try RuneScape if you’re worried about being behind, it doesn’t exist in this game. Outside of certain quest requirements there’s no order that you need to do things.
Started playing OSRS late last year for the first time, played for a little while on a standard account then quickly switched to Ironman mode and have been absolutely hooked since. Most fun I have had in a game in years, and the feeling of constant progression (especially on an ironman where every upgrade feels like a huge deal) has been amazing and something I no longer feel when playing most games.
Best MMO game right now. Just wish they add a server for SEA players. Jagex pleaaaase!
I've just started playing OSRS last month because of Soup's Gielinor Games series - I've never played an MMO in my life. I made an Iron man account and I am loving it so far! I love puzzle and adventure games usually and I absolutely adore all of the quest content in this game. I just finished the frog quest in Varlamore and laughed the whole time. And the fact that you need to put in work to get the necessary skills makes the progression through the "story" to feel really satisfying as well. Maybe I'll go for a quest cape!
You're in for so much fun once you reach mid game Iron, so addictive
I would argue that OSRS is currently in it's 'golden age'. if anyone played the game as a kid, back in '05 or so, you won't recognize the game anymore. The nostalgia from the graphics is still there, casting the home tele and spawning in Lumbridge still hits home, but almost everything else has changed. There are new continents, countless quality of life upgrades and consistent updates being pushed.
With the quality of life upgrades, the game is more accessible than ever. That said, I would argue that going in to the game blind would be an incredibly fun experience for someone new. The quest guide can help, but please take the couple of minutes to read through the quest dialogue. It might not make sense at first, but the quest lines are so well interconnected that you will start drawing connections and look like Charlie from IASIP in no time.
The player base can be very welcoming, but scams are still rampant. Like Peon, if you play an ironman you can pretty much avoid all scams as you cannot trade with other players. There are new low-level bosses and gear that make progression more consistent. Soon into playing you will search for that next upgrade, which will require you to level up a skill, which will be easier if you complete some quests, which need skills to be levelled etc. You can really run yourself down a rabbit hole, but it is not as intimidating as it seems. All progress is saved, so hopping on for 10 minutes, running a couple laps of an agility course for 5k xp will get you that much closer to 99 the next time you log in.
Also, there are seasonal events called 'Leagues' that come up once a year or so. These have increased xp rates, new challenges, rewards and can be an easy way to get familiar with the game or content you can't currently complete on your main.
Sorry for the rant, I will go back to runecrafting now. Happy Scaping.
It’s never “too late” to start OSRS because that isn’t a concept in this game. In WoW or traditional MMOs you can fall behind because of the content cycles they use. In OSRS 99% of the content is evergreen and will never get outdated, at least not to the degree that a raid gets outdated in WoW when the next one comes out.
I never played OSRS growing up so I don’t have the nostalgia factor that others have, i was a WoW guy, but I started OSRS in 2017ish and I’ve played ever since.
Yes it is and always will be
It's definitely never to late to play. I have a habit of binging this game until I burnout, leaving for a few months, coming back and repeating the process. It really is timeless.
Omg I just came back like less than a week ago and finally got my Fire Cape yesterday! What are the odds you now drop a video lol
Made an Ironman myself 3 months ago, and already have 33 days in game! The progression in this game is so rewarding and noticable, and honestly super good content whatever "phase" your character is in at the moment. I'd highly reccomend finding a clan to join! I myself is in an ironman clan, and we do a lot of content together, and are very supportive of eachother when we get cool drops and milestones.
I think something interesting to highlight is how ironman changes the game completely. For example, the entire aspect of being behind from just starting now becomes irrelevant because you're basically playing as a solo player. You can't be behind when it's just you. Other issues like bots are much less of an issue too, since as an ironman, you can't trade and their impact on the economy doesn't impact you at all.
No matter what type of game mode you play, runescape is rewarding. You can get out as much as you put in. Want to be sweaty? There are methods for that. Want to click something once and go and have a shit whilst gaining XP? There are also methods for that. Over 10k hours I've put into this game, it's definitely my comfort zone. Would 1000% recommend. Great video Peon.
LazyPeon: Pursue proper physical health and learn Muay Thai
Also LazyPeon: Go on a gaming binge just cause it’s fun
😂😂 truly a perfect balance
I've been playing OSRS since 2004 and I've never gotten the chance to enjoy end game content because I just don't have enough time dedicate to it. However, I'm ok with that because I feel like OSRS is one of the very few games that is still fun in early/mid game and I don't really feel left out just being a noob. The rewards and leveling process is just so addicting and casual friendly that I've always just enjoyed the ride and have never been worried about rushing to end game content and I wish more MMO's were like that.
Ive played every mmorpg out there and nothing is more addicting then osrs, honestly, its the best mmorpg ive ever played even though it looks crazy simple, its incredibly in depth, no game like it really, almost infinite things to do and grind for, and it feels great to grind
Watching your videos for many years now and so nice to see you found ironman in Osrs after all the MMO games you played before. Like you said i think you will have alot of hours left in the game with so many goals to achieve. I started my ironman in 2017-2018 with no experience at all. Now i am maxed, got a inferno cape and still got goals left to go for. The game has just so much to offer and the community is amazing. Really nice to see your becoming part of this community aswell. Can't wait for upcoming videos your making or maybe try streaming it aswell sometimes?
I love Ironman mode until the endgame. Taking hundreds of hours for one single item is just miserable.
I love the description of high-end gameplay, lmao. Great video! Also, play UIM! 😈
I didn't play osrs for years as I was put off by how it looked and the point-and-click gameplay, but then I gave it a try...
3 1/2 years later and I'm close to maxing my first character, working on an ironman and enjoying every second of it.
It's hard to explain to someone who has never played it, but it is honestly one of the best and most addictive games I have ever played.
My favorite youtuber showing off his library at the beginning?! Oh boy! I can't wait to look these games up and play them. I trust Peon for having amazing taste in quality video games!
@0:39 - the acuuracy lmaooooo
Such a well made video, been playing osrs ever since it came out and after some breaks I got hooked on group ironman with my wife, we are both about to max together and it's been an amazing 2 years, I think if you ever do make another video like this mention group ironman too because it is honestly a game changer :D
You never quit Runescape. You just take a long break
I love whenever you make a return video to OSRS. It reignites my love for the game even while actively playing it. I agree 100% about Ironman. I started one last year and can’t stop!!
total lvl 850, its good because of its game design I have never played OSRS before.
I've been waiting for this video!! So glad you covered it! I've been a die hard Runescape fan since I was 7yrs old, currently 28 now and play daily on my Iron. Keep grinding, Peon!
...i guess its time for my 3 month "unretirement" run. God I love this game.
Did you unretire? I'm at 2 months and feeling the itch. Hence, I am here.
@RareAngelz easing into it! Been doing some farm runs and agility laps until i figure out some goals.
Love that you made this video! I think main accounts are more special lately because of the collection log. In my opinion Ironman get's to grindy later and i think with mains it's a bit more laidback!
Good video! I love this game. Ive been playing old school since 2013 and it's a blast. The best part is, you can take a month or two off, come back, and it feels like you never left (besides catching up on the awesome updates they are constantly putting out)
0:03 what a great list lmao
Didn't know there were so many choices, lmao
As someone who got convinced to try for the nostalgia, I very quickly realized the nostalgia was 5% of the first 10% of the game. Everything else.... was new, amazing, and quality content. Easily the best game I've played in the last 5+ years.
Looks interesting , might try it out in my free time
The fact i had to scroll down 90% of comments to see someone who has actually never played should tell you that your time to play is now
@@lampisfun1139 i was sarcastic
It is honestly the best mmo out right now. I have a maxed total main account that I've played off/on for years but now I'm playing my iron full time. This game is so diverse and you can play it however tf you want to. Excellent video.
Might start an ironman now lol
You 100% should
I've been getting a lot of RS videos in my recommendations this past week, and I've been getting lots of memories. I started playing when I was 11 and stopped when i graduated HS at 17. As of lately, I've been getting this itch to get back on, 15 years later.
You sound a lot like me, except I did pick up osrs for a year or two in my early twenties.
I'm 31 now and decided to start messing around in the game again. Do a quest a day, stuff like that.
Guys there is no need to play shitty medieval click simulator in 2024, trust me. There is actual good games out there. Stop let nostalgia influence your decisions, because OSRS and Jagex, are crap.
Grinding in this game is unbelievably boring and a chore
I played this game when i was about 6 years old, nearly 20 years ago. The nostalgia is insane and its nice to actually be able to progress and figure out how the game works. Im not the biggest fan of grinding, but its so satisfying and addicting. I havent looked forward to playing a video game recently. It's genuinely great
Runescape is every parents worst nightmare for their children. Addiction starts, eductation stops, you become futureless, life literally stops when you play runescape.
watching this while grinding herblore on my iron gave some much needed motivation great video!
These videos are so lame. Play what you’re in the mood for, don’t let people tell you that you should 😤
Great thing about osrs is that all content is relavant early, mid, end-game and all in between. That makes it really easy for new players. Whereas in other games you have to catch up to the endgame and learn all the meta strats in order to have fun.
Yep, just hit mid 80s in melee stats and 94 in range/mage and I am currently working in Desert treasure 2 requirements. Always an achievement whenever you reach your goals.
Downloaded OSRS and two weeks later... Classic
I didn't play back in the day and started in 2021/22 due to the amazing content creators. OSRS has objectively amazing game design, and anyone who thinks it's success is thanks to nostalgia has no idea what they are talking about.
Nostalgia might get some players to give the game a try again. But the core game design and amazing breakpoint progression system keeps them playing. One video that goes in depth on this game design is a video essay by Marstead on "Why Runescape is not an MMO". Definitely give that one a watch if you are interested in what makes OSRS special in the MMO genre.
Its not worth playing specifically because they added pronouns to the game as well as removing male and female and adding "they/them" without polling. It's a joke. I played for 18 years and they will not receive a single cent from me.
All i needed to hear to be convinced to not play.
Lmao, and that changes the gameplay how?
This is your best video on osrs one thing I would like to add is that yes bonds can devalue items however you still need endgame quests and lvls to even equipped alot of best in alot gear some best in alot gear is even locked behind extremely hard content such as inferno for infernal cape the Colosseum for the best range cape slot and mage arena 2 for the best magic cape globes are locked behind grandmaster quests certain rings ect. So it's still less pay to win than any other mmo even on a normal character
jagex is powerless against a PVP clan
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I started 5 days ago and I’m already incredibly addicted I’m not Ironman because I wanted to do regular for first playing the game but I’ve had so much help from just people in chat
Keep in mind that more than half the playerbase are bots.
Weird seeing this video as me and my childhood friends just reconnected and started a new journey in OSRS to relive the nostalgia and spend time together. It really is timeless fun.
I never really played rs as a kid... tried as an adult and I have quickly fallen in love with the world and the gameplay. It is truly special.
Been waiting for this vid from you bro, OSRS obviously is old AF like WOW and is unappealing to most people, but it has wayyy more to it than meets the eye. watching people like odablock and 1013 pk or woox doing pvm shows how high the skill ceiling is. Love that you're showcasing it man. ty
I started osrs a couple of months ago since a lot of friends would play it while we played different games. managed to play less than a week without membership and now have been playing actively with 10 days 20 hours recorded time in game :D
I just recently started, my first time playing. And not even a full week in yet, Im very addicted :D Been grinding, doing quests, enjoying discovering new areas! Fun!
I started again a couple months ago. Was one of the first 1000 players in 2001 (still have the character under a different name) Been having a blast! The questing is awesome, the grindy aspects are easy, and the content creation surrounding OSRS is insane! J1mmy, Settled, Framed, TorvestaRS... Some of the stuff these guys make are amazing and scream talent. Plus the OSRS team have added a ton of awesome features, quests, and are involved in the community. You can invest as much or as little into the game and still have fun, with mini games, quests, etc and if you wanna buy a Member Token to speed up grinds you can (I limited myself to one lol, still have ton more gold just from that and already almost 1k skill cap. But I play mostly for quests etc.) The mobile version is solid for grinds, the RL client is awesome, I could go on. Highly recommend.
a good solution if you do not like playing on the small client is to get the plugin that allows you to move your UI stuff like the inventory and map whilst playing on your preferred setting. I move my UI closer to my character for harder content with higher apm, and reset it when im playing chill.
The good thing about OSRS is that it is never too late to start since the grind is constant and there are always updates (some better than others like any online game). Anyway... welcome to the grind!
started in 2021, never played before, and its honestly the biggest masterpiece in gaming ever i think, it just all comes together so well, and when you get to late game goals and fights... thats when you truly realize you are playing something that will never be replicated again.
I've been on and off since I was like 9 years old, 32 now. I played runescape classic at the public library, but never progressed past a few quests and levels. When they had the RS2 update (now osrs) I was really hooked. It was the game all my friends played if we weren't outside. When they added evolution of combat and transitioned to RS3, I was out. It did not feel like the same game anymore. Thank you Jagex for actively listening to your consumers all these years and giving them what they want. It's a masterpiece disguised in low pixels with a fantastic community.
Welcome back from your break friend, cant wait to see your next hardcore in the future
Nearly 20 year rs veteran here. While I understand the basics of osrs combat are incredibly simple and some modern gamers can find them off-putting, it always cracks me up when someone says the combat is boring/doesn't require skill. I'm average at best at PVM, and it blows my mind what kind of things people like Rendi, PortKhazard etc are able to do by abusing the combat system. Like, show people the video of the lvl3 fire cape, or supply-less inferno or awakened dt2 bosses. If that sh*t doesn't take skill, I don't know what does.
Love the vid! Always nice to see someone justifiably praise this amazing game and genuinely enjoy it!
I haven't played since, I think 2003. May have to jump back in as what would essentially be a new player again. Great video as always!
You’re definitely not wrong. I just started playing again since May after a 5 year break and it does get addicting. I was surprised by how much content the dev team has added. My wife thought it was ridiculous how much I was enjoying the game until she tried it. She’s been pretty addicted to it and when I would come home from work I’d see her playing and I was surprised how much progress she made in just a couple of weeks.
Your intro is hilarious. 10/10
"within 10 days I had 120 hours of playtime and was completely addicted"
Classic
"how the hell can a 20 year old point and click game ruin my life as a fully grown adult"
good tip about animation smoothing I didn't have that on
YES!! Love to hear that. It’s been pretty obvious a lot of your recent videos were sponsored and you were forced to play the game, but weren’t truly enjoying it. This is the Lazy Peon we all know and love! Glad to see you find a game that has been enjoyable for you once again.
We claimed another one boys. Glad to see you enjoying the game.