RuneScape Historical Timeline 1998 - 2015 

you dont ever quit runescape, you can only take breaks...

I miss my old Runescape friends, sometimes I wonder what happened to them and If they think back to the old Runescape days

Evolution of Combat is what ended my playing until Oldschool released.

Remember the wedding parties where we all turn on the prayer heart. Classic times

I became so addicted to this game, that after many years of playing it 7 years ago, my mom changed my password to something I didn't know so I'd focus on school. After 7 years, I clicked the "Forgot Password" button, and got my account back. A tear came to my eye; seeing my character wearing splitbark armor standing in the same place he was 7 years prior. I probably won't go back to the game, considering the overwhelming changes made to it since I last saw it, but it was stunning being able to go back to it for a little while.

I started to play Runescape in 2005 when i was 9 years old. The funny thing: I didn't even understand a word in english, because in Austria we learn english at middle school. So i learned english through Runescape. ^^

Well holy shit a rs youtuber that puts incredible effort into his vids. No wonder you skyrocketed so quick to get to where you are. I just watched the first 10 seconds of the video and had to pause so I could get some food.. that way I watch this appropriately with the fullest of enjoyment.

tears just running down my cheeks..i can't stop crying. the nostalgia, the feeling of being little kid discovering whole new world :( :(

Started Runescape in '07 and quit in '10, 3 days ago I made a new account and downloaded the OSRS client. R.I.P my life, again

Does anyone remember when sometimes worlds 1-5 were " FULL " .

this actually made me cry. i miss runescape

I was only 16 when I started playing, now I'm 26 and I still get back to the game - even if I do nothing but stand in GE! LOL

This game taught me Tree types, Ore Types, Fish Types, helped me with Anxiety, Gave me better English skills and Vocabulary, it showed me how to Communicate, how to make Friends, the Quests even today are the reason that i am so interested in Writing Game Stories (I ripped of Demon Slayer as a story for my English Assignment when i was like 13 lol) Because of this Game i am an Avid Gamer and in University looking to work in the Game Industry and if possible start my own Game Design Company :p - It even taught me about Dangers as well as how to use the Internet, The Stronghold even gave me Knowledge on protecting my self Online, on top of that i have not even mentioned how this Game gave me so many hours of fun, it even helped me deal with my Autism and Grow as a person, i even found my Partner through this Game, i owe my whole Life to this Game and have recently started playing it again today :p

I'm a 2006 RS vet. This video made me smile, but in a bittersweet way. I like you have made friends, and lost friends. I too have rioted before, I've RPed, I've PKed, and above all I have very fond memories of RS. The bittersweet part of it all is truthfully that the game has lost it's sparkle for me. I'm 18 years old now, when I started RS? It made me happy. It was a world I could escape to and have fun and live out my own adventures with friends. I remember getting excited about the holiday events. I remember calling my cousin about to bust with excitement when the summoning update came out and I had seen you could get a wolf and such. It makes me sad that I honestly now could never get back into Runescape. But, at the same time I can say I've had fun playing it. Thank you, for making this awesome trip down memory lane video for us vets of when Runescape was at it's best.

OSRS will never be the same, RS was one of those games that shouldn't of changed as much as it did. It was one of those games that you play until you get old enough to stop playing it, which they blatantly skipped and didn't listen to the community. Pretty sad, I don't play anymore but it's fun to watch old videos of RS and what it use to be.

Remember burning your first fish? Cutting your first tree... Stepping outside the gates of Lumbridge for the first time, wondering around with only your wooden shield and bronze short sword. Killing cows and goblins for the first time.. USING YOUR HOME TELEPORT for the first time. Since I joined in 2007, I remember being guided around by a complete stranger showing me EVERYTHING. Visiting the Grand Exchange and buying whatever you could type with what little money you had. Asking everyone "How do you wear goblin mail? Where did you get that water staff?" Trying to beg for gp and then being shown 'green' cash numbers, before being called a noob. The intriguing music.. All the different mobs... Remember that first time you tried to find your own way to Varrock, and coming across that bear (lvl 22 I think) and trying to kill it with only your basic items and lvl 3 account, dying and wondering where your gear went, even though you knew the red name tag meant danger. The nostalgia and memories will never end for most of us and it makes me feel kinda sick in a way that i'll NEVER be able to revisit those first experiences. I always come back to watching my old runescape tutorials to relive part of my childish self. @ Demonicsplitzz

2004-2007 was the true golden age of Runescape.

Thank you guys for 25,000 subscribers and 2,000,000 views. I hope this video was everything you expected, and I hope you're having a great weekend. The RS community is by far the best community I've ever been apart of within the world of online gaming. :) EDIT 3/8/2015 - I know a lot of you feel like the video was biased, and you're right, it was very much so biased. My reasoning behind this was not because I resent or hate Jagex LTD. for making decisions that further developed their company, but more so for people to understand why oldschool players (like myself who lived through the devastating times of 2007+) reacted the way they did back then, because the opinions I expressed during the video were in fact how the majority of the community of RuneScape felt then too. I believe that opinions should be able to be counted as apart of the game's history and development too. I don't hate RuneScape 3. Asking me to play RuneScape 3 and not Oldschool RuneScape would be like asking me to play Call of Duty over Battlefield though. In my opinion, they're two totally different games now, but what I want people to understand is... That is okay and that one wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the other. :)

The music you used brings me back to my old rs days. I qualified for my 10 year cape in april. Good times.

man no way, I remember you from back in the day, you randomly gave me a mithril set around 9-10 years ago. My name was hammermill 40 I play on beckham jr now, can't believe your RU-vid account is huge hope you're doing well man!

Edit 6/18/2015: We're now at 60,000 subscribers, and almost 7,000,000 views on the channel, and it's all thanks to you guys. :) I'm super happy everyone liked this video, and it was definitely my most favorite one I've ever made. Thank you guys!

Ill never forget the day when my grade 1 teacher asked if anyone knew how to spell "Use", and no one knew how to spell it, so I felt like a total badass being the only one who knew how to spell it because of all the times I saw it in Runescape. :) This game is all great memories to me

I get to have friends cuz of this game.. Learned "LOL" ... Trading, i learned kinds of trees, fish, ores etc. i even learned english because of this game. Im so thankful that this game came to my life.

Started in 05', quit in 10'. Thanks for the memories.

This is such a great video! This made me feel so good that I returned to runescape :')

This brings back memories. It's not the same as '02 anymore... Half the game was convincing mum to buy you a membership... and then trying to figure out how to buy such a thing on "the net". Adult life is less fun.

Believe it or not, this is my absolute favorite RuneScape video ever made. The entire video is entertaining, giving me the chills at particular times, such as 0:55, due to the RuneScape tune playing in the background. I remember it clear as day, rushing home after my friends told me about this mysterious online game called "RuneScape." I went to the webpage, made an account and logged into the game, finding myself in a place called Tutorial Island. It didn't take much time until I found myself in Lumbridge and had a whole new world to explore. From that day forward, my addiction to play RuneScape grew an unstoppable rate, taking my friends by surprise as I passed them in levels and knowledge about the game. God damn, Elementary School was lit back in the day. I continued to play through Middle and High School, becoming a part of who I am. When life wasn't look good at times, I always relied on RuneScape to take me to a place where real life/world problems wasn't an issue. Before I knew it, I was watching RuneScape videos on how to complete quests and skill guides. One day, I stumbled across this channel and god damn, I'm glad I did. Mote, believe it or not, you're a true inspiration to me. You've been through thick and thin but you're absolutely killing it right now. RuneScape will forever be part of who you are and I'll always look forward to new RuneScape content from you. No matter what you decide to do, I'll be there for you. The content on your other channel, The Top 10's, is incredible and the future is already bright for you. Just keep in mind, making RuneScape videos for old times sakes will always please your true, og fans.

This might sound crazy, but this game got me through some tough days in my teens. Will never forget this game and still am a member to this day.

The nostalgia. I started playing this game on and off in the Summer going into 4th grade. Now, years later, I'm 21 years old and going through Paramedic training. Time really does fly.

i started the game in 05' right when it came out of beta. zezima was right though....remeber when 100k was a TON of money? remeber when a dragon longsword was rare? we will never have those times again. and that makes me sad.

Runescape taught me english

Old School Runescape saved the game. Me and my girlfriend came back to it and played and had a blast. Love that game.

26:31 *Standing ovation! Love this video, touched my heart deeply nice work! I was one of those that had no idea runescaped changed while i was gone.

God damn I've been playing this game way to long. Ever since RuneScape 2 released I've loved the game. There is just something about RuneScape that is so unique and unlike any other MMO. Good video Mote!

Man Runescape 2 was the days...

2018 Anyone? We just hit 110k active players in OSRS with the release of mobile. Its a great day :)

damn eoc was in 2012? it feels like it was only last year. i haven't realized it was that long.

Ahh... This takes me back. 2007: I was in year 5 and was told about a game called 'runescape' by friends. I was at first not interested but as soon as I started tutorial island I knew I was in for an adventure. After many years of playing it brings me lots of nostalgia to see this video. It was about the community. Playing with friends. I went back to try it again after many years of inactivity and it just wasn't the same... I guess it is all a distant memory now

proud to have 10 year veteran, who is with me?

I started late 2006 and quit 2010. A great 4 years. Now I've restarted old school and I'm just having a go

Runescape died for me when the combat was changed, couldn't believe it when they did that.

I started in 06 and quit in 11 and I started yesterday again RIP school

It's not the same as back in the day. Even though we have old school. The friends I played with don't want to touch it anymore and that's sad.

That little speech at the end where you talked about the ways the game has changed you for the better and just how much of an effect it had on the person you became; god I really was tearing up because like you and so many others, I feel exactly the same way

Motes vids are like pure nostalgia juice delivered directly to my brain. I love it & I want more o.0 MUST HAVE MOAR NOSTALGIA JUUUUUICE!!!!

I miss this game so much, I spend most of my time outside fishing, but I remember the many days, years I put into this game. If they didn't start changing it I'd still be playing it. I never thought I'd miss a game so much

I just want all of us to stop bitching about the game and embrace our memories in the game. I believe it's not exactly the game that made us hooked but our relationships with the players we met. We interacted in game and had fun together in game.

I miss locking people in the wizard tower.. (2001-2004)

wow trip down memory lane. I didn't even realise how early I started runescape.

I miss Runescape 2 so much.. I would do anything just for another play :/

This game taught me how to type VERY quickly. Especially when in an in-battle situation.

This goes down as top ten of gaming experiences over my life.

Hey I remember this game!

Watching this made me realize ive been playing rs waaaaay longer then I thought. After watching this I got curious and went to hans in lumbridge. Apparently I can get the 10 year vet cape in like 200 days. Had no idea my account was that old lol

Played this game for ever. It was the evolution of combat update that got me to quit

Who else just comes back to this video on occasion? Mote plox is one of the most humble & knowledgeable person I know. Love you man

Bro idk if your gunna read this, but believe it i am 20yrs old and 21 this year I started my account in 2003 mid Sept. And I remember all this and have been there just like you, and a lot of my friends, and childhood.. along with normal life stuff had runescape. It brought so much feels and if I could man id hug you man for making this video it means a lot. no homo lawlz Sincerely - A runescaper.

i almost got tears watching this video. This game was so amazing played from 2006 to 2010, met amazing people. awesome memories...... time flies god damit.

Getting caught up in this game was such an awesome feeling. I could have so much on my mind, hop on this game and then it was like all my problems were gone. Runescape had such a big part of my childhood.

Gf - what are you doing? Me - oh just rioting in runescape about the trade limit.

Joined OSRS again 2 days ago, loving it...Played it a bit too much already sitting at CL60.

Awesome job man - learnt many new things watching this haha!

Anyone remember how awesome that game used to be?

Almost 5 years later. OSRS going on strong, still.

Runescape is growing, both games in general, about 2 years ago we had 60k total players around the same date, ( 15-24k osrs players and about 34k rs3)now we have over 93k players at peak times.()over 40k osrs! and over 45k rs3!) both games have grown so much that the community should be proud of itself. It's time to forget the past and it's time to end the rs3 vs osrs war about wich game is better. Lets enjoy our games and be in peace. Nice vid man.

I havent played Runescape since 2004 but I will never forget the feeling of PKing. The rush when you'd see that white dot on the mini map.. No game EVER on any console will ever come close to it. I played WoW for a long time after RS changed, and I've quit that too now. Its fair to say I have fonder memories of Runescape. I am considering getting back on, but I dont think I will be able to recreate those feelings of excitement that I had when I was 12.

I feel lile crying. lol. this video explained every detail of runescape I couldnt begin to explain. I started playing RSC in 2002. I hated the beta release in 05. alot of my friends left for it. I tried it and liked it. but I missed the RSC days. I slowly forgot about RSC and continued RS2. my friends slowly quit as the updates became increasingly severe. Runescape taught me my vocabulary. also how to ttpe well and fast. I'll still play osrs from time to time. but without friends who will play with me. I dont think ill ever commit again. Im Xero.

I came back to RuneScape in 2017. I play both OSRS and RS3. I quit originally in 08. Watching this video made me cry. I think Jagex has made a good a recovery and continues to take steps in the right direction, but it will never be what it once was.

This Game is older than me... Oh my lord

So good to see OSRS! I left in 2004, didnt even know it got all the crazy updates so i'm glad i missed that. Just started playing again

Crazy I believe I started playing this game when I was nine, and now I'm about to turn twenty. I don't play anymore though.I agree with what you said about how runescape effected you. My vocabulary increased , my typing progressed quickly, and the ability to make friendships. I was surprised that I never turned into a mod, but o well was an amazing game. Thanks for making the video. :)

Started playing in 2003 when I was 10. I played RS Classic for two weeks before RS2 officially came out in 2004. Man it’s been a journey and still playing today in 2020 and I’m 27. This isnt a game that goes away tbh it’s apart of my life at this point. 2008 everyone left RS and started making their own private servers like soul split. We can’t forget all the private servers that came out when we lost the wildy.

Thanks for this. I'm crying now.

I watched it all, the music totaly fits it, you've got an awesome voice-over voice, and I didn't really had this feeling watching other video's, but I really felt this weird thing, I really had a feeling that I was there with you, going through RuneScape's timeline, I remembered all kinds of things and was frustrated when you mentioned certain updates, I can only salute you for making this amazing video. Thanks

Excellently made, enjoyed this so much :)

My childhood 💔 I miss it..

There was once a game loved by many and people grew up with happy... then rs3 came out and I say it killed the game.

Runescape 2/Oldschool Runescape is hands down the best.

runescape peaked in 2007, and died in 2012.

The other day I started playing OSRS and one of the servers we're full. Makes me happy.

Late 2007-2012 Was my time on Runescape. Oh man so many good memories...

Feels so sad to look at my Runescape 3 account nowadays. Started it when i was 7 years old when my big brother finally made me an account on runescape. There i was killing those goblins and chickens. Grinding for rune scimitar. Still remember the day that my big brother quit playing runescape, dropping all hes items on Lumbridge spawn and saying "to the place where it all began" *log out*

Grats for 100k mote!

I love Runescape! I grew up with this game and have been playing on and off for almost 13 yrs now. Really happy that Runescape isnt dead and that OSRS brought back a lot of players (myself included). Thanks for the great video, fellow Runscaper! Cheers

I've been playing runescape since 2003. Watching your nostalgic overview filled me with both sadness and joy. The devastating choices Jagex made in 2007 changed the game forever. They are to blame for chosing a path the players never wanted in the first place. We all loved runescape the way it was: a simple goal-oriented low-graphics game, held together by a supportive and social community. They took away so many aspects of the game we all loved, ignorant of the massive protest it caused. The fact that an eight-years-old copy of the game knows greater succes than the current version just shows how wrong they were. Nevertheless it is fair to say that runescape helped us become who we are today. Even though I'm 25 years old and get my doctor of medicine degree in a few months, I sometimes still smile when i think about the great times I've had in this game and the friends I've made. Old school RS gives us a chance to relive that nostalgic world we used to spend so much time in. In the end all of us who play or have played this game made some precious memories in there. We all loved runescape. We should focus on the good times we had in the game, and try to not wonder about what could have been. 3njoy--lumby

when i started this game i was 8 years old and i was playing this game like nerd, i was like 9hours playing this game per day and when i reached combat level 100 i soon after stopped playing this cause i was getting boored but i learned many things that i use every day in gaming such as: english language (im finnish), writing, playing in general and being good friend. but now im 15yr old and i have to say i miss this game! ;(( thank you mote plox this breaked me to tears when i watched this.

''Three brothers that ended up touching the childhoods of millions of people...''

I first started playing in 2006 when I was in primary school. I stopped playing rs in 2007 and didn't start again until 2016, so I completely missed so many of these important developments. It's fascinating to see what went on in the game I loved while I was away. Now I have returned and osrs is more or less how I remember it. I consider myself very lucky to have been playing rs during its brightest years.

i remember playing runescape in 2005/2006 when i was 6 or 7 cuz of my brother. i was a f2p pker and made new account daily. So when the wilderness came out i left, and i got a ps2 for christmas. then xbox. then in 2009. i actually went randomly to the RuneScape page. And saw that wildy might come back. i made a new account and voted. Then it did come back. and i got members again and started pking, and Dicing/ claw staking. But EOC came and i quit again, after just dicing my bank away really not caring. Then in I again randomly searched RuneScape vids on RU-vid remembering elvemage and shit and there it was a petition for OSRS. And now 2 years later i still cant believe its back. Thought id say my little story. and if u have one similar, reply to this comment kinda want to read it

thank you, mote plox iv fallen back in love with oldschool rs and its all thanks to you,once again thanks man your the best.

i think we are the exact same situation lol, im 21 next month and started playing when i was 10.

This video made me feel. Thank you for that. RS changed my life.

RS will never be what it was, and while I only joined back in 2005 and played until they brought the wildy back in 2011 (I'm not a pker and to me it just made the game weird to not be able to safely travel there four years ago). When I was told about the osrs version I instantly jumped on and voted yes and waited for it's release. It came out and the game was amazing to play again. The graphics, the combat, the mini-games, even the lack of grand exchange was perfect. I play osrs and I've found I've made more progress on this version then I ever did between 2005 and 2011. Runescape will always be the greatest game I ever played. If you read this I appreciate you reading my story and I know many of you will connect to the feelings I type now (minus the wildy one because I know many people prefered the wildy in 2006 and earlier). Please, tell us your story with rs, we're all part of a community after all.

runescape taught me how to smelt minerals together to form metal.

OH MY GOD IM ON YOUR FRIENDS LIST!!!!!! WHAT!!!!!!! 26:23 btw this is making me cry now

Nostalgia overload. Great video, literally made me remember all the great times I had and all the long hours of grinding.

Typical company starting out humble, gets too big then in 1-2 years fucks everything up.

Mote you forgot the biggest update in rs3 2014! Legacy mode!

2019, Still playing Runescape! Off and on for the last 11 years!

I just joined os three days ago. I started in 06 and left by 11. i'm 23 years old and I plan on playing this game for the rest of my life. this video was absolutely amazing, great job. gave me the chills