
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
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Greetings, adventurer! Rooted in the origin of MMOs, Old School RuneScape is the only ever-lasting, ever-evolving adventure that is shaped by you.
Released way back in 2013, Old School RuneScape is RuneScape as you *used* to know it! Based on the 2007 build of the globally popular open world fantasy MMORPG, Old School is constantly updated with improvements and new content voted on by you, the fans! The close relationship between developers and players is central to what makes Old School so magical.

So, you want to be a master cook? Or a powerful mage? Whether you’re here for the rich story and lore, the challenging combat, to fight alongside others or against them, to journey alone or simply to experience the magical world of Gielinor, Old School can be any adventure you want.
Master 24 diverse skills across a huge array of play styles
Take on over 140 quests spanning the fascinating and varied game world
Confront dozens and dozens of bosses
Risk everything in an assortment of PvP encounters
Profit from a thriving and dynamic in-game economy

Some people just want to hang out with friends. And you’ll find plenty of folk to do that with in Gielinor. But those who want seek a different kind of adventure have plenty of choices, too.
No matter what you’re specializing in, the quest for the best loot will have skillers and perfectionists obsessing over their character builds. The strongest wand, the mightiest bow, the most *fabulous* hat – there’s always something to aim for.
And if you’re among the most ardent adventurers, be sure to let people know by donning one of the many Capes of Accomplishment. Who knows, maybe one day the fabled Max Cape can be yours?

A rich story and deep well of lore await those whose interests are more cerebral, too. From the dastardly dealings of corrupt rulers to the day-to-day musings of the village baker, tales of both... world-shattering urgency and casual procrastination abound.
Over two dozen major quest-lines allow players to delve into Gielinor’s past and future, and the pages are still being written, waiting for you to witness their unfolding. With major game updates every week, the experience never stops evolving and improving.
This world goes where you go, too, with full cross-compatibility across PC and mobile versions!

The key to Old School’s success is both special and unique – it’s you! From the day Old School was born, we recognized that building on the game’s foundations while staying loyal to its very essence was essential. That’s why players have the deciding vote on every improvement that is or is not introduced to the game.
In-game polling isn’t the only interaction, either. Join developers on their regular behind-the-scenes live-streams, or chat with them directly across our many social channels. Old School is owned just as much by its players as it is its makers.

Old School is a free-to-play game that anyone can enjoy, and many of our players have been with us for almost two decades without ever paying for membership. But Membership unlocks even more thrilling content to get stuck into. Members enjoy access to:
8 additional skills, including Farming, Thieving and Slayer.
Access to the entire game world map
Over 120 additional quests
Access to powerful, exclusive items
Dozens of exclusive mini games
Additional navigation options
Furthermore, players can pay for Membership with Bonds that are either purchased or earned in-game! Membership is shared across both Old School RuneScape and RuneScape.
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this game is fun and im a ming
I don't remember much from when I played this as a child, but, by today's standards this still holds up beautifully well. If you're looking for QoL RS3 is likely the place to start, but keep in mind that both games are drastically different. RS3 is more tailored to modern moba styled combat and bossing (multiple classes, including necromancy, usable skills against enemies, etc), whereas OSRS is the original PvP tailored towards basic combat but with a high skill ceiling due to how ticks are processed. Due to the amount of content, and the way skills work, these are the perfect games to just 'drop and pickup later', whenever you wish. Think of your account as a long term journey that you slowly shape over time, and you can even do so on mobile/on the go. It's worth trying out OSRS, or even both, even as F2P!
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it is a good game
I played the original before the Grand Exchange existed in high school. I maxed out all my skills and am now playing again after I heard about the updates to see how the game has changed. The game rewards you for effort and patience.
it iz fun
Sea shanty 2 might be top 10 game themes
A vast world of Incredible Exploration. Choose whatever path you wanna take as a Player, level to your hearts Content, or simple live a Virtual Live and Practice in Magic and Swords and many more.
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Raiding with the bois :) Skilling alone :) Killing a boss over 2000 times for a pet :( (4500 hours) 10/10 Tell ya friends. Also mobile is awesome.
My actual hours on this game are diabolical...but I played rs since 04 so its not recorded. F2P is just the demo They finally filled the map. Its simple until its not. MMO grind is real. I know I put recommend but do yourself a favor and don't pick up this addiction.
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