Old School Runescape just made new players' lives much easier without immediately killing the spirit of the classic MMO

Old School Runescape just made new players' lives much easier without immediately killing the spirit of the classic MMO

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Key Points:

  • Old School RuneScape (OSRS) has introduced a second round of new player improvements as part of its 25th anniversary, aiming to simplify gameplay and make the game more accessible to newcomers.
  • The updates include detailed in-game guides for all 24 skills, explaining how to level them, their interactions, and related quests that grant experience, enhancing player understanding without relying on external resources.
  • A revamped Quest Guide now offers better tracking and clearer directions, balancing the game's traditional challenge and exploration with modern conveniences to help players appreciate quest narratives without excessive reliance on external wikis.
  • Social features encouraging player interaction remain enabled by default, preserving the MMO's community aspect while allowing toggling through settings for personal preference.
  • Despite