Back in the day there was a lot less information around. Most of these players didn't even speak English. Trivial things like healing spells and runes were taught by word of mouth. It is likely most of the people you see not healing were new to the game and hadn't learn these simple things.
I experienced something similar from the safety of depot. Probably the wildest thing my 12-ish year old self saw that month lol.
1:00 TACTICAL NUKE INCOMING!
Sorcerers were so broken back in the day! LMAO
i can't understand why is so usual people dont heal or run in these old videos
Back in the day there was a lot less information around. Most of these players didn't even speak English. Trivial things like healing spells and runes were taught by word of mouth. It is likely most of the people you see not healing were new to the game and hadn't learn these simple things.