Dilbert26

Feb 9 2008, 05:45 PM | Post #1

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This question has been asked to me quite often during the past month. Most of my friends in real life did not know that I play Runescape; just a game to them. They do not know what it is all about but they ask why I play this so called Runescape game.

When I am asked that question, It's kind of hard to reply. My friends do not understand that it is more than just a game; that's all they see it as. I tell them that I still play because I have been playing it for so long, since I was 10 years old...I am 16 now. That's not the only reason though. I have made a lot of good friends over the years, sometimes I even forget I don't know them in real life. Without the friends I have on rs, I doubt I'd play near as much.

Runescape is also educational too, believe it or not, especially for the younger players. I can safely say that I have learned a lot from Runescape, weather it be what a Halberd or Flail is/looks like, how to manage money, learning how to be patient while sticking to goals or even improving upon my spelling and typing skills. There is always learning involved while playing the game.

I think the last reason I play is to relieve stress and agitation. It's a good way to escape the troubles of everyday life. I could do something negative or illegal to deal with stress, but Runescape is a better way. And of course, Rs is a fun and entertaining thing to do to pass the time.

So why do you play Runescape? Do you play simply because it's a game? A way to pass the time? Maybe you have a more in depth or personal reason for playing. Please share your reasons for playing or why you think other people do play.

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Dark Angel

Feb 9 2008, 06:51 PM | Post #2

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I play mostly for the same reason Very educational, builds vocabulary(not leet talk ) and I've made such great friends. also knowing that you have to work hard to achieve a hard goal which was Woodcutting in my case let me grow more confidence not only in rs but in real life that if you truly believe you can do something then you can no matter what negative feed-back you get.

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Chrono

Feb 9 2008, 07:56 PM | Post #3

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I don't play!

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Donkey Kong

Feb 9 2008, 09:03 PM | Post #4

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Why do you play a fun game?
That's a self explanatory answer.

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O Maniaco

Feb 9 2008, 09:14 PM | Post #5

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I play Runescape because of the giant robot ninjas that stomp little children. Oh, wait...

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Pineapple

Feb 10 2008, 05:35 AM | Post #6

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I play Runescape because it is a way to just forget things that are going on around you and like Dilbert said, it does relieve stress. Sometimes if I can't do some of my homework because I got some many damn things flying through my head, I go play Rs. After about 15 mins of playing, I am able to do my homework.

You meet some really odd, strange, mad, insane people on Rs, but there will always be someone there that you will find interesting. One of the reasons I play is because of the people. Rs is never a dull place.

Pineapple ,

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Makoto

Feb 10 2008, 06:37 AM | Post #7

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I do it for fun. Not so much for the thrill of beating something, or adrenaline, more of a time-killer nowadays between classes. Besides that, if I can't have fun in a game I'm paying to play, why bother?

(An excellent reliever of stress for me though is Ghost Recon. As much as I love adventuring in RuneScape, a headshot usually gets me through the day in a more pleasant mood than killing the KBD.)

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spikey188

Feb 10 2008, 01:33 PM | Post #8

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i still play for a few reasons, one i got many friends on there but now most are going on to x-box live, two i've played for like 3 years why stop and let thos year go to loss...

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Knight Mark

Feb 10 2008, 05:45 PM | Post #9

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Well, I play Runescape because it is mostly fun.
It's just another thing to do in my spare time.

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Kirby

Feb 11 2008, 03:59 AM | Post #10

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I used to play it because it was simple enough to make sense to everyone. There was a limited amount of armor and weapon types, completing high leveled quests got you respect, and high levels were very rare. It was still fun after members and the move to the runescape as it is now, but after a while it got boring.

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I R Bush

Feb 12 2008, 07:40 PM | Post #11

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I play for fun, but mostly for the people I've met there during the long years I've been playing so far. Was it not for the people, I probably wouldn't be playing anymore.

I've actually learnt most of my English on RS and IRC, talking to the friends I've made on the game.

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Lozl

Feb 14 2008, 05:51 PM | Post #12

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I honestly haven't got a clue

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Atomic Boss

Feb 21 2008, 09:16 PM | Post #13

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I play because its just what I do.

It became habitual to sign on talk with friends, do some meaningless clicking and have fun.

Im going on 7 years i think. Long time to do something almost everyday. I remember looking at GameHippo for dumb little games to play in my past time. And found RuneScape and downloaded the 100kb client. 1 world. 300 players online. neat. then remember the Description on gamehippos site "Warning! Extremely Addictive!" and went pfffffffft!

But looking back on it. I'm glad i downloaded the client and gave it a shot. it has been a major stress reliever and a way to communicate aswell as a learning device.

Oh and btw.
Your last visit was: Jun 14 2007, 04:09 PM

sorry i only stop in a couple times a year :\

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VanDeit

Feb 22 2008, 03:57 PM | Post #14

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i play because alot of my friends play rs, and ive made lots of friends across the world, and because theres nothin else to do.

(4 yrs of rs)

This post has been edited by VanDeit: Feb 22 2008, 03:58 PM

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Dilbert26

Feb 22 2008, 08:35 PM | Post #15

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What are your oppinions on the age of players? Do you think it is just a game aimed at younger kids and teens inparticular or is it a game for people of all ages?

To me, that isn't even really a question. Of course anyone can play this game. Age should not make a difference, besides the fact that adults have much more to deal with in life than teens do. I've heard players in game flaming older people for playing Runescape and I do not understand it. Runescape can be just as much fun for an adult than it is for children. It can also be a good stress reliever as well. The only difference may be the way the game is perceived.

If Baaklor doesn't mind, why did you start playing Runecape and why do you continue to occasionally play? Also, I must ask you. Did you come up with the quote in your sig? It is ingenious.

"You don't stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing!"

This post has been edited by Dilbert26: Feb 22 2008, 08:36 PM

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