As the title says, what are some contributing factors on why you guys choose the oldschool version of the game over the main version of the game?
- Grand Exchange
- PKing System
- PKP Shop
- Custom Items
I play predominantly 07 but I do not hate Runescape 3 in any way, shape, or form. But here is why I love 07.
Older Styled Graphics and Interface- I absolutely adore this game as it looked in 2007. It's so simple yet it feels so "right". I actually love games with only semi good graphics, and OSRS definitely offers that.
The interface in Runescape 3 is open to customization, but is still convoluted.In Old School you're on a tiny screen, granted, but it's so clean and you know where everything is immediately.
Content isn't added in droves, but when it is, it's pretty damn good- New bosses, items, treasure trails, bounty hunter, etc. Pretty much all of the content added into the game has been fantastic in my opinion. The developers are careful to saturate all new content in the Old School flavor and style. I appreciate this. While it does become more of a pseudo-2007, I think it's necessary for the game to stay alive.
Pking is back in full force, PvP is fantastic - Clans are back, PvP is strong and rewarding, and the community really latches on to the game as a whole and brings a different type of fire and passion to the table.
Levels/wealth are harder to earn than RS3, much more rewarding, and the competitive nature is back in full force in OSRS - beating friends to levels is once again a big fad in the Runescape community. Making fat cash stacks are also among the priorities of many. This competition is good and wholesome fun. I love(d) that part of Runescape. 07 brings it back to life, big time.
Community much more tight-knit than Runescape 3. While I did say in the other thread that 07, in my experience, has more spastics than Rs3, the community is undeniably more tight-knit in 07. There's a true feeling of community and camaraderie. House parties to celebrate levels are once again a thing in RS 07. Runescape 3 is great, but it largely feels like a single player game and a breeding ground for antisocial behavior.
Simply because I started Rs in 06 and i've watched the game evolve to something I really didnt like " talking of Rs3 evolution" I love the simplicity of 07 all I need is summoning now and ill be great. 07 is just an overall better money maker, but I do miss not having bots.
There are many many reasons why I prefer 07 over rs3, but I cba to name them all, would be no reason to do so, so I will just name a couple.
~ Not as complicated
~ I like the graphics on 07 better
~ I love the original combat system
~ Pking is 5x more lively in 07

