RuneScape

About

RuneScape is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) released by Jagex Games Studios in 2001. In the game, players adventure across the world of Gielinor, where they complete quests, combat enemies and train a variety of skills.

History

In 1998, the multi-user dungeon game know as DeviousMUD^[2] was created and developed by British game development company Jagex.^[7] In 1999, the game was updated with multiple skills, a simple turn-based combat system and multiplayer interaction. In 2001, a web browser version of the game was released on open beta titled RuneScape. In 2004, an updated engine for the game was released titled RuneScape 2, which included a graphics overhaul and an improved combat system. The original version of the game became known as RuneScape Classic. In 2013, RuneScape was updated to work with HTML5, allowing WebGL utilisation, enhanced audio and fully customisable user interfaces changing its name to RuneScape 3.^[4] Meanwhile, Jagex released legacy servers for those wishing to play older variations of the game, which subsequently was referred to as “2007Scape.”

Online Presence

Aside from the main website, there are a variety of different sites related to the game, including player clan websites and experience tracking websites. Two different Wiki sites based on the game are maintained, one for RuneScape 3^[8] and the other for older variations. Two subreddits also exist for the current and legacy variants of the game known as r/runescape^[12] and r/2007scape^[13] respectively.

Fandom

A large online and offline fandom exists for RuneScape. Many fans sites have been created and videos related to the game are commonly uploaded to YouTube. Each year, Jagex hosts a RuneScape-themedfestival known as RuneFest^[10], which attracts players of all ages from both games to a weekend festival featuring RuneScape related content. Both variants of the game are also actively streamed on Twitch.tv, garnering thousands of viewers daily.^[11]

Related Memes

Rune Fag

Rune Fag is an advice animal image macro series created in early 2010, which consists of the Rune Full Helm in-game item along with text mocking various elements of the game.

Tehnoobshow

Tehnoobshow is a YouTuber known for creating RuneScape machinima videos with self-referential humor poking fun at his noob status in the game, while he ironically calls everyone the same name.

Gnome Child

Gnome Child (also known as Slayer) is a generic NPC featured in RuneScape. The chat-box head of the character is often associated with dank memes.

Buying GF

Buying GF is an ironic phrase occasionally said by players indicating an interest in purchasing a girlfriend with in-game money.

Search Interest

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