How do I get started?

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Java 11 is required

To get started, all you need to do is:

Install Java 11 x64 for your operating system. Please ensure you install version 11, other versions will cause obscure problems. Linux users who install via Flatpak do not need Java.
Download Saradomin Launcher:
Windows
Linux (Direct binary)
Mac (Direct binary)
Run the launcher
If you are using Saradomin, open the settings tab and make sure your java executable location is correct and pointing to your java 11 installation. Tune the settings as you please, but make sure you don't change the server profile. It should be set to stable server.
Click play! The client will be update/downloaded as necessary.
Once the client has loaded, create an account from the main menu. If you get stuck on a "please wait" message, restart the client and try again - this happens sometimes if you have a fast connection.
Log in and play!

About

Welcome to 2009scape, where your memories of Runescape come to life. Unlike Oldschool Runescape, we keep true to the Gower brothers' vision of the game.

We are a constant work in progress. The goal is content completion up until January 2009 (revision 530), with an expansion to December 2009 (revision 578) planned. We encourage you to discuss any suspected bugs you find on the forum. This project is working towards 100% completion and is currently a work in progress, you can read more on our about page. Whilst we strive for authenticity, we have made a few quality-of-life (QoL) improvements along the way. We do not accept donations, or any form of financial contribution. If you wish to contribute you can help maintain the wiki, become a tester, fix issues, write new content or help us maintain our drop tables, item config, etc.

2009scape consists of three main components:

Server - where the game runs, hosted by volunteers
Client - where the game is displayed and interacted with
Launcher - updates, configures and runs the game client

You may request your live server save file at any time.

If you have any questions that are not answered here please ask on the forums.

Tutorial Island

As of April 2022, the famous tutorial island has been added to 2009scape. Once you have created your account, you will spawn at the start of tutorial island. You can skip the tutorial by talking to Skippie. I know many of you have completed tutorial island so many times that you can't fathom the thought of doing it again. But, I promise that you will not regret experiencing the island with those beautiful HD graphics! Do keep in mind that the default experience is x5, so if you're a skiller you will want to skip the tutorial.

You will be given the option to set your XP rate and game mode at the end of the tutorial by speaking to the wizard.

Changing xp rates

1x Rate (authentic)
2.5x Rate
5x Rate (the default)
10x Rate (exclusively for permadeath ironmen)

Changing Ironman Modes

As some of us have not played in over a decade. I will go into detail on each mode.

Ironman Mode

This account mode is the basic of the three account types. Ironmen are unable to trade any other player so they are completely self-sufficient. They also can not use lootshare whatsoever which means they are still stuck collecting everything on their own.

Hardcore/Permadeath Ironman

Follows the restrictions of regular ironman mode, but the account will be reset upon death.

Ultimate Ironman

Like regular ironman mode, the only other difference is ultimate ironmen can not bank items. They can, however, note and unnote items by using them on bank booths.

Starter Items

Bronze Axe - The bronze axe can be found in the chicken coup across the bridge of Lumbridge across from the cows. It is sticking in a tree stump for you to grab.
Bronze Pickaxe - The bronze pickaxe can be found by going up the ladder in the gate house in Lumbridge castle. It is located on the third floor.
Tinderbox - The tinderbox can be found in the Draynor Manor on the third floor near the professor you speak to during the Ernest the chicken quest. ( can also be bought from the general store for a few coins )
Fish Net - The fish net can be found near the fishing tutor in Lumbridge swamp all over the ground.
Knife - A knife can be found on top of the crate in the Lumbridge Castle kitchen basement or behind Bob's Axe Shop.
Iron Dagger - While the bronze dagger is usually the staple of the tutorial island weapons, an iron one is even better. You can find an iron dagger in the Goblin house across the bridge in Lumbridge.

Early Money

In Runescape there were plenty of different ways to make money and I know it's a tad difficult hopping into the time machine and coming back to this era forgetting how in the worlds people made money. Not to worry we have you covered with some basic money making methods that may later have full guides but for now a little glimpse into what 2009scape has to offer.

Tip: The Bandit Camp's General store buys items for high alch value if you are unable to find players to trade or do not have the magic level

Jobs

The job system is a unique system that Jagex created to get players to learn the ropes. The job system is pretty simple; you speak with a tutor, and then you ask for a job. They give you a task to complete which features the beginning of the assigned skill. You are able to cancel a job by asking the tutor for a new task.

You can find a list of NPCs that give jobs:
⚔️ Hans
⚔️ Aggie
⚔️ Gillie Groats
⚔️ Cooking Tutor
⚔️ Fishing Tutor
⚔️ Woodcutting Tutor
⚔️ Mining Tutor
⚔️ Prayer Tutor
⚔️ Smelting Tutor

Pyramid Plunder

This sneaky thieving mini game can end up getting you a pretty penny when first starting. As it only requires 30 thieving to get started! There are plenty of rewards to get form the mini game one being pharaoh's sceptre.

Type	Material	Gold
Comb	Ivory	50gp
Comb	Pottery	N/A
Comb	Stone	N/A
Comb	Gold	N/A
Seal	Ivory	N/A
Seal	Pottery	N/A
Seal	Stone	150gp
Seal	Gold	750gp
Scarab	Ivory	N/A
Scarab	Pottery	75gp
Scarab	Stone	175gp
Scarab	Gold	1k
Statuette	Ivory	N/A
Statuette	Pottery	100gp
Statuette	Stone	200gp
Statuette	Gold	1,250gp

Agility Pyramid

You will need a way to make sure you don't die of the desert heat and a minimum of 30 agility to get started. The pyramid is straight-forward and when you bring Simon the pyramid top he will give you 10k each.

Make sure you bring waterskins

Stronghold of Security

Make your way over to the stronghold of security underneath the Barbarian village. Make your way through the mazes answering the player safety questions. Once you have made it through the maze there is a free 10k and some colorful/fighting boots.

Fast Traveling

Gnome Gliders

One of the biggest obstacles of Runescape in 2009, was attempting to go over the white wolf mountain or you could walk all the way to edgeville pull the wilderness lever, pull it again and end up in Ardy. Tree gnome stronghold is not implemented in the game yet so we consider the glider free game for those who want to use it. You have several locations you can teleport to right away.

Glider transport interface

Spirit Trees

Just like the Gnome Gliders, you may travel from any spirit tree directly to any other Spirit Tree in the game, but first, you must complete the Tree Gnome Village Quest to gain access.

Spirit tree options interface

Canoes

The travel method a lot of people forget about are the canoes!

Lumbridge canoe station

Fairy Rings

I won't be going into super detail of where the fairy rings teleport you to, but I will say that in 2009scape due to Fairy tale quest not being added, the fairy rings are locked behind only the lost city quest.

Extra

Quests

Example quest All Fired Up journal open

One major thing that most people on the server forget when starting the server is that quests exist in the game. While most rsps do not really have quests this is a remake of the year 2009 so the plan is to add all the quests eventually in the game. As pointed out earlier on this page is that when a quest is not implemented you can use some of the travel methods without needing to complete the quest. You can find all the quests inside the website under quest help. The quest cape works as well. Once a new quest is added you will no longer be able to wear the cape until that quest is completed.

Diaries

Achievement diary panel

Recently we had an update that added the Diaries to the game! There is now certain content locked behind these achievements. With methods of fast traveling completing the Lumbridge/Draynor diaries can land you an explorer ring which teleports you to the farming patches! There are plenty of other perks of completing the diaries! So click the little green star in your quests tab to check them out!

Dailies

Example daily task

With a new system for Dailies being added the dailyscape grind has come to 09. Do not worry, this will not consume your entire gameplay experience since there is plenty of stuff to do inside of the game. Just to name a few dailies there are shooting stars, penguin hide n seek, and things like battlestaves being in stock. There will be guides soon on our local Wiki.

Slayer Rerolls

Slayer master offering task reroll

Being a Community we are always voting in Quality of life updates that help players releive a partial bit of the tedious unnecessary grind of their game play experience. In 2009scape, we have allowed as long as you are within the dialogue to reroll the slayer task. If you click out the game has noted that you had accepted the slayer task.

Let us know on the forums if you have any suggestions for this guide and make sure you check out our wiki for quest guides and more.

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