5 Key Tips for New OSRS Players

Any new player to a game is bound to make the odd mistake here and there. While the said mistakes are completely innocent, when it comes to OSRS, there are a few things that you can avoid. You will have probably heard a lot of terms you may not understand, such as the difference between free and member accounts.

Before you head out into the Sprawling world of Gielinor to battle demons and rack up your Old School Runescape Gold (OSRS Gold) there are a few tips that you may want to take on board.

1. Sign Up For Membership

When you first start out, you are probably going to want to test the waters for free, which is completely understandable. However, in the case of RuneScape, there are two very distinct differences between a free and members-only account.

The free account does offer you quests, but there is far, far more for you to explore if you choose to shell out a bit of cash for the members-only experience. If you get the paid membership, you are opening the proverbial floodgates for more content.

You will be able to find an abundance of quests, items, new map locations, and skills for you to upgrade. The price is relatively low too, and if you don’t want to pay a monthly fee, then you could always invest in vouchers to pay in bulk.

What’s more, the members-only version has a full development team who are constantly working on the game. With this, you can expect weekly updates, response to players and so much more!

2. Do Not Bot

Ah, botting! It’s the ugly duckling of many an online game. Sadly, it is something that is rife in OSRS, and was something that was incredibly popular back in the day.

Thankfully, this is something that has been majorly cracked down on in recent times. What the game has in place now is a far more efficient bot detection system, so yes, you are more than likely going to get banned for the sake of giving yourself an unfair advantage in the game.

Old School Runescape has undergone such a dramatic evolution in recent years that the algorithm for botting has faced an overhaul and, as stated, you are going to get yourself banned. With the title being far more legit, it just isn’t worth the risk, so please avoid this.

3. Jump Into Questing

When you first jump into RuneScape, you will probably consider certain aspects such as trading and training. However, when it comes to trading in particular, you are far better off simply starting with quests.

Why, you ask? Because when participating in quests, the perks and rewards you receive, although some quests can be time-consuming, are far more beneficial and productive than waiting around to trade items.

Not only that, but you can also focus on maxing out your achievement diary, which can also grant you extra XP and additional perks. With that in mind, you should make the most of your early hours focusing on quests, many more of which will be available to you if you opted to take up a membership.

If you have a busy lifestyle outside of gaming, then you will want to get the most out of OSRS, and questing is arguably the best place for it.

4. Use an Alternative Account

This may not apply to you if you solely play the title on your mobile phone, but if you can gain access to another device, then you will find it extremely beneficial to have an additional account alongside your main account.

For example, you could use a single account for farming and share it with both accounts, which once again falls under the category of making the most of your time within the game. Not only that, but you can make far more Gold and gain XP this way, for use with whichever account you desire to use.

As an additional bonus, if you can afford to have to members-only paid accounts, then you can double up as a duo account, which can come in extremely handy when battling certain bosses and much more.

5. Focus on Community

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you should make an effort to focus on the game’s community. Sure, playing video games isn’t always about the social experience that is on offer, but OSRS can be a wonderful experience if you are willing to embrace the thriving community that it has.

There is a wealth of clan chats available to you that will cater to how you want to approach the game. Whether you want to simply chill out, chat, do quests, get to know people, approach a certain goal, or however you want to play, odds are there is a clan chat for you.

So, whether you are at a high level or a new player, there will be someone out there to help you. Not only that, but there are Discord servers and forums in which many players have to apply to be a part of, so you can expect those you are approaching to be legitimate and wanting to reach the same goal as you do.

With these few tips now taken on board, you are ready to begin your journey into RuneScape. Slay monsters, rack up Old School RuneScape Gold (OSRS Gold), quest to your heart’s content and ultimately enjoy one of the most celebrated online games at your disposal!

Calin Ciabai

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