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Looked into playing this and RS3 sounds like it has gone p2w to a ridiculous extent, as bad as the worst mobile games. Thinking of giving old school Runescape a run for the first time.
Anyone have any tips on getting started and how to make some gold early on in OSRS ?
Anyone have any tips on getting started and how to make some gold early on in OSRS ?
Couple of days in and I'm enjoying it. Didn't seem great at first but it's really growing on me. Couple of ultra newb tips for anyone trying it out :
1. Use a third party client, either Runelite or OSBuddy - both are approved by the OSRS makers, Jagex :
runelite.net
2. The starter isle only takes a few minutes and opens up all your UI controls and tags at the bottom right of the client.
3. If your client is a small window in an otherwise black screen make sure to check the game client expand option in the options :
4. Subscribe for membership off the bat - it's cheap, it opens up useful skills and even early quests give additional more powerful rewards if you're a member.
5. They run an annual membership scheme called Prime membership from November - January every year. Don't take this out - although membership including this covers both Runescape 3 and OSRS (Old School Runescape) it gives no benefits to OSRS. And I'll underline again how predatory and damaging the p2w is in RS3 :
1. Use a third party client, either Runelite or OSBuddy - both are approved by the OSRS makers, Jagex :
RuneLite - Open Source Old School RuneScape Client
A popular free, open-source and super fast client for Old School RuneScape
2. The starter isle only takes a few minutes and opens up all your UI controls and tags at the bottom right of the client.
3. If your client is a small window in an otherwise black screen make sure to check the game client expand option in the options :
4. Subscribe for membership off the bat - it's cheap, it opens up useful skills and even early quests give additional more powerful rewards if you're a member.
5. They run an annual membership scheme called Prime membership from November - January every year. Don't take this out - although membership including this covers both Runescape 3 and OSRS (Old School Runescape) it gives no benefits to OSRS. And I'll underline again how predatory and damaging the p2w is in RS3 :
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I'd long made the mistake of thinking this was more a game for kids when it's actually UO on steroids with a just ridiculous amount of content. Very much recommend it. When I get a few minutes I'll post some random shiznitz but I'm busy making and enchanting dueling rings atm.
The grind is real. It makes UO quick and easy in comparison.
The grind is real. It makes UO quick and easy in comparison.
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PVM hub out today for RS3!
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Useful links getting started in Old school RS (OSRS) :
New player guide : New player guide
Newb quest guide will take a couple weeks to work through (lot more in the list when you actually click on the link)
:
Map : OSRS Map
To get started with cash Mine at the spot just outside the SW corner of Varrock then quickly move onto the SE corner of Varrock. Every full inv of ore take it to the bank. When you have a large amount to smith it into ore go to Edgville just NW of Varrock - furnace is right by the bank. Once you have ingots go use the Anvil right next to the bank on the west side of Varrock.
Use the following links to see what sells fast and turns a profit :
services.runescape.com
List them for sale at the Grand Exchange just north of you. I've found Iron Nails sell real well and turn a good profit.
If you do bother with Mining complete the Varrock easy diary as soon as possible. Its armour reward offers chance at double resources/double XP from mining :
Random snippets of sage wisdom :
1. When you're ready to move towards the west side of the map past the white wolf mountain instead of going all the way around the top get a boat from Port Sarim to Karanja, run west across the Island then get a boat west from Brimhaven to Port Khazad.
2. Once you're established spend a couple of days running rooftop agility courses for Marks of Grace to buy the Graceful set (gives huge weight reduction and run energy regen). You only get the Marks on the rooftop courses.
This set is safe and stays with you if you die in PvM but if you venture into the wilderness and get PK'ed above level 20 you're shit out of luck.
3. Don't hesitate to do the mini games, which you can teleport to from the UI. One of the first things I did in the game was spend a day doing the Fishing Trawler mini game. Lot of fun and made some good friends. You need to buy swamp paste to do it but if you shout up you're a newb and short of paste you'll get given stacks and probably some cash too.
4. Thieving is t3h l33t. takes a few mninutes to get it to lvl 5 on regular lvl 2 NPCs in Lumbridge, where you are based after starter isle. At level 5 you can go to Ardougne and train it on the cake stall. East side cake stall if you stand on top of the vendor while you do it the guards can't attack you. Cake is very good food starting out.
5. Getting around feels like a huge PITA at first but you soon pick up that theres a huge number of ways to get around, one being teleports available at low level Magic and from cheap items :
New player guide : New player guide
Newb quest guide will take a couple weeks to work through (lot more in the list when you actually click on the link)
:
Map : OSRS Map
To get started with cash Mine at the spot just outside the SW corner of Varrock then quickly move onto the SE corner of Varrock. Every full inv of ore take it to the bank. When you have a large amount to smith it into ore go to Edgville just NW of Varrock - furnace is right by the bank. Once you have ingots go use the Anvil right next to the bank on the west side of Varrock.
Use the following links to see what sells fast and turns a profit :
Old School RuneScape - Grand Exchange - Prices, Trade, Market Movers
Looking to buy and sell in Gielinor? Check out the Grand Exchange marketplace to find the current market movers, prices, and most traded items.
Smithing
Smithing is a production skill through which players create a wide variety of metal items from ore and metal bars. It is the companion skill of Mining, which generates raw materials used in Smithing. Ores acquired from Mining are smelted into metal bars at furnaces, and then hammered into items...
oldschool.runescape.wiki
List them for sale at the Grand Exchange just north of you. I've found Iron Nails sell real well and turn a good profit.
If you do bother with Mining complete the Varrock easy diary as soon as possible. Its armour reward offers chance at double resources/double XP from mining :
Varrock Diary
The Varrock Diary is a set of achievement diaries whose tasks revolve around areas in and near Varrock, such as the Barbarian Village and Edgeville.
oldschool.runescape.wiki
Random snippets of sage wisdom :
1. When you're ready to move towards the west side of the map past the white wolf mountain instead of going all the way around the top get a boat from Port Sarim to Karanja, run west across the Island then get a boat west from Brimhaven to Port Khazad.
2. Once you're established spend a couple of days running rooftop agility courses for Marks of Grace to buy the Graceful set (gives huge weight reduction and run energy regen). You only get the Marks on the rooftop courses.
Agility training
Agility training involves a lot of point-clicking and it can take a lot of focus to maximise experience gain. Higher Agility level increases one's ability to regenerate run energy and grants access to various shortcuts. Players should always run and use stamina potions if necessary in order to...
oldschool.runescape.wiki
Graceful outfit
Graceful clothing is weight-reducing gear that can be bought from Grace found in the Rogues' Den beneath The Toad and Chicken in Burthorpe. The pieces are bought with marks of grace, which are obtained by completing Rooftop Agility Courses.
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This set is safe and stays with you if you die in PvM but if you venture into the wilderness and get PK'ed above level 20 you're shit out of luck.
3. Don't hesitate to do the mini games, which you can teleport to from the UI. One of the first things I did in the game was spend a day doing the Fishing Trawler mini game. Lot of fun and made some good friends. You need to buy swamp paste to do it but if you shout up you're a newb and short of paste you'll get given stacks and probably some cash too.
Fishing Trawler
Fishing Trawler is a Fishing minigame run by Murphy in Port Khazard. It can be played at any level, but 15 Fishing is required to receive rewards. To play, board Murphy's trawling boat and work to prevent it from sinking for 5 minutes as it trawls the sea. This minigame can be done solo for...
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Minigames
Minigames are small games in which players (or a team of players) set out to complete a certain objective. These games usually allow players to gain experience and/or items. They are identified with a red star icon on the world map. Minigames can be repeated, unlike quests or miniquests which...
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4. Thieving is t3h l33t. takes a few mninutes to get it to lvl 5 on regular lvl 2 NPCs in Lumbridge, where you are based after starter isle. At level 5 you can go to Ardougne and train it on the cake stall. East side cake stall if you stand on top of the vendor while you do it the guards can't attack you. Cake is very good food starting out.
5. Getting around feels like a huge PITA at first but you soon pick up that theres a huge number of ways to get around, one being teleports available at low level Magic and from cheap items :
Teleportation
Teleportation is the instant travel from any location to a specific location elsewhere. Teleportation may be performed by any of the following:
oldschool.runescape.wiki
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Noticed on their job page they (Jagex) are working on a new IP in Unreal engine.
My Google Fu reveals they've been working on it for a number of years. Nothing announced yet but they have been recruiting a lot of people.
My Google Fu reveals they've been working on it for a number of years. Nothing announced yet but they have been recruiting a lot of people.
iannis
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It really is a game for kids at heart.
But the quests are cute. I always loved how you would just walk up to the king and say, "Hey! I need a quest!"
lol. I mean it's a perfect game for what it is. The sound track is surprisingly deep and good.
After three weeks of hardcore grinding in OSRS I've decided to switch up to R3. I so suck. Gotta prepare for that double XP starting 21 Feb.
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That's generous mate, thank you.
When they made 3 did they directly copy quests from OSRS ie is this guide a decent start point ?