6 years member of Sal's Forum

[fire wolf737]

I know I know... I am not much of a known member. In fact, I have not participated much in these forums during these 6 years. I mostly played and came here to read Sal's awesome guides. I can still remember my first day at Runescape. Back then I was just a teenager, eager to play runescape because I thought it was amazing I could play a character and just roam around a whole world and go wherever I wanted. I went through island tutorial and started with only a few coins (I think it was 12 gp lol?). I took my role as an adventurer "seriously" and was ready to fight anyone or anything with my wooden shield and bronze sword. Back then, my favorite skills were mining and smithing because I wanted to make full iron armor and was eager to make more due to all the colorful armors out there (mithril lol). And where did I go to learn about runescape? Sal's Realm of Runescape of course! A lot has changed in runescape during these years... and sadly, many of them were not very good. I hated bot nuke day and its infernal lag, I didn't like dungeoneering, I hated the fact that I couldn't make money selling armor in the exchange (smithing became really useless), and I really hated the fact that there were many scammers in game (I clicked a video with a "link" to a fake runescape.com where my password was stolen... yes, it happens even to the most experienced players) and all my dragon armor was stolen (thankfully, my money was safe in the bank). All of these things were major problems, but there were two important factors that made me leave:

 

1. Jagex had such poor customer support... it's almost as if they didn't care I got scammed.

2. Instead of fixing the game, Jagex came up with the original idea of bringing back runescape 2007, as if that was a solution.

 

However, it seems that Runescape has improved since then (in only 2 years!). I would come back but have been so busy with my senior year at the university, it seems I don't have time. Although many of those problems I mentioned still exist, I will always love this game for the good memories it has given me. How could I forget the moment I defeated Elvarg in Dragon Slayer? How could I forget the moment I completed The Chosen Commander? So many memorable quests that I could mention! Anyway, although I don't think I will come back anytime soon, I hope this community will continue to exist for many many years. Thank you Runescape and Thank you Sal for your guides!

Edited April 16, 2014 by fire wolf737

[Shooter585]

I thought it was amazing I could play a character and just roam around a whole world and go wherever I wanted.

This reminds me of when I started playing. I was amazed I could play in a virtual world in real time with friends I knew from school. This was only 2005, it's interesting to see how much things have changed.

[Sobend]

I agree with you with the adventure thing. My parents were very protective and did not allow me to explore the world much, especially before I got my driver's licence. Runescape was honestly the only feeling of adventure I had before I went to college. Definitely the game's #1 influence on me, maybe second to the people I met.

Edited April 16, 2014 by Sobend

[tea pls]

I see this a lot now...it's sad really that the company has driven it's biggest fans to find new communities and games to fill the void they are creating in their players. It's increasingly common for people to quit the game due to Jagex related problems or differences than for someone to leave for real-life related issues. The change in staff is definitely to blame for this drastic drop in fan base. It's too bad because things seemed to be getting much better after the bot nuke but now it seems most people fear for the future of the game, those of us that have 10+ years invested are not about to pick up another MMO game, i am 24 years old and it's hard enough to get time playing Runescape. I will not have the time to learn another MMO inside and out like i know RS.

 

I am VERY AGAINST '07 and legacy modes, i believe there should be 1 solid version of the game that everyone plays. Unfortunately, this ties in to the "New Jagex" ideas of we only want to make money now so we will release a hundred different versions of the game so long people keep paying for membership.

 

anywho, congrats on the anniversary, good luck on your future endeavours.

[Nitua]

Grats on your 6 years! :)

 

I too fondly remember my early days playing RS. It was something completely different than any other game I had played. I started at age 11 and I'm 20 now. I think I need to start questing, because just grinding skills is becoming a drag. I think that might spruce up the game for me, which right now almost feels like a daily chore rather than a pleasure. When it gets to that point, I think I either need to quit or change how I play the game.

 

Mostly what keeps me coming back is all of you guys. :)

[Guitarguy]

'08 master race reporting

[FrankDDougherty]

I wish I could still be here in 6 years and beyond. I've been a member of runescape for just a week or two. I hope gaming here flows smoothly and issues be directed.

 

fire wolf737 , Happy 6th Runescape Anniversary.

 

 

P.S: Sorry for the late greetings.