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Introduction

So, you have finally downloaded the game and created your character, but are completely lost on what is different from the two Jagex owned games. You have come to the right place.



Speak to Hans

Many players come in the game not knowing what to expect of how they can play the game. The nostalgic excitement can cause one to spam click buttons in the beginning causing you to miss the important starting message

Once you leave the basement where you firs start run over to Hans standing in Lumbridge Castle's courtyard. Once you talk to him it will pull up the dialogue

First click on the "More options option"

And then you will see a list of options.



Toggling Random Events

Just as it sounds you have the ability to toggle random events. While this may get rid of that pesky evil chicken, you will also miss out of great events like the genie.


Changing xp rates

In 2009scape, we have a base rate xp as x5xp. This rate obviously can be changed using this option.

  • x1xp Rate ( Only the real players use this difficulty )
  • x2.5xp Rate ( For those players who want the grind with some ease )
  • x5xp Rate ( Stated before as being the base xp rate )
  • x10xp Rate ( For those who want to have more fun than to grind out skills )

Changing Ironman Modes

There are a select few who have come from Reddit and have not played the actual game in over a decade. So, I will go into detail with each mode.

  • Ironman/IronWoman Mode

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

  • Hardcore Ironman/IronWoman Mode

    • Following the restrictions of regular Ironman/IronWoman mode the only restriction these players have is they are restricted to one life. Unlike Regular Runescape the account mode will only go back down to regular Ironman/IronWoman instead of deleting your account.

  • Ultimate Ironman/IronWoman

    • Like regular Ironman/IronWoman mode, the only other difference is ultimate Ironmen/IronWomen can not bank items. However, they can note items on bank booths and unnote the items.



Early Money

Obviously money is big factor when starting any video game and without money in 2009scape you will have a rough time. There are a few different methods when first starting

    Jobs

    One thing very unique to the game in the year 2009 was the fact there were jobs in-game. You can work for each tutor in Lumbridge doing different tasks for money. If the task you get is something you are not wanting to do then you can always cancel it for 500gp.


    Pyramid Plunder

    This sneaky theiving 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.


    Agility Pyramid

    Make your way up to the top of the pyramid and you can earn a beautiful 10,000 from selling the pyramid top. Do beware as it is a dangerous minigame but the rewards may be great!

    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 are complete there is a free 10,000gp with your name on it!



    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.


    Note: This will be removed once the quest is implemented


    Spirit Trees

    Just like the Gnome Gliders, the Spirit Trees are unlocked as of right now because Tree gnome village quest is not implemented yet!

    Note: This will be removed once the quest is implemented


    Canoes

    The travel method a lot of people forget about are the canoes! They do;however,require different woodcutting levels which you can find in our woodcutting guide

    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. Check out this page for a better idea of where fairy rings go! click here



    Extra

    Quests

    With there being a bunch of quests implemented in 2009scape, there are advantages are getting that early step in 2009scape. The quests actually scale with your experience rate, so go over and start the Waterfall quest for some early attack and strength levels! Witch's house for early hp experience and fishing contest for early fishing experience!


    Diaries

    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!


    I hope this guide cleared some things up within 2009scape

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