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'''2001scape''' uses the [[Open Runescape Classic]] framework to replicate ''{{rscw|RuneScape Classic}}'' as the game client and user experience was on the date of {{rscw|8 May}} {{rscw|2001}}, which is 124 days from the original public release date of {{rscw|4 January}} {{2001}}.  
'''2001scape''' uses the [[Main Page|Open Runescape Classic]] framework to replicate ''{{rscw|RuneScape Classic}}'' as it existed on {{rscw|8 May}} {{rscw|2001}}. This is only 124 days after the original public release date of ''RuneScape'' on {{rscw|4 January}} {{rscw|2001}}.


==Clients available==
''RuneScape'' evolved greatly between the date that 2001scape is based off of and Classic's final updates before ''RuneScape 2'' was released. Players familiar with RuneScape Classic as it existed in its final state will want to note the following gameplay differences in 2001scape.
There are currently three recommended clients for playing 2001scape:
# '''[[mudclient 38]]'''
#* This is accessed through the [https://rsc.vet/playnow Open RSC Launcher]. It is a minimally edited and authentic back-step from the real [[mudclient 39]].
# '''[[RSC×]]'''
#* This is a custom client with 3rd party features, based off of mudclient 38. It is available through the Open RSC Launcher.
# '''[[Web Client|Web client]] based off of mudclient 38'''  
#* This browser based version can be found at: https://game.openrsc.com/play/2001scape/members


==Major differences from later iterations==
==Map==
''RuneScape'' (Classic) evolved greatly between the date which 2001scape and Classic's final significant content updates before ''RuneScape 2'' was released. Players familiar with RuneScape Classic in its final state (2018) will note many types of differences between the [[RSC Preservation]] and [[2001scape]] builds.
[[File:2001scape.world.map.png|thumb|300px|Complete map of RuneScape on 8 May 2001]]
The map of 2001scape is limited to the area shown on the right.


===Map===
Notably, at this point in time [[rscw:Pay-to-play|Members]] areas had not been released, nor had the {{rscw|Wilderness}}. Only the Kingdom of {{rscw|Asgarnia}}, the Kingdom of {{rscw|Misthalin}}, and {{rscw|Al Kharid}} were present in the game.
The map of 2001scape is limited to the following area:


[[File:2001scape.world.map.png|thumb]]
Placeholder areas for {{rscw|Player owned houses}} are located on the map in both Falador and Varrock, but the feature was never fully released or functional for the entirety of RuneScape Classic's support, and the mostly inaccessible place holders for the player homes were eventually removed in an update of the game.  


Notably, at this point in time, [[rscw:Pay-to-play|Members]] areas had not been released, nor had the {{rscw|Wilderness}}. Only the Kingdom of {{rscw|Asgarnia}}, the Kingdom of {{rscw|Misthalin}}, and {{rscw|Al Kharid}} were present in the game.
While {{rscw|Karamja Island}} exists, it would not become accessible to players for another month, on {{rscw|11 June}} {{rscw|2001}}.


While {{rscw|Karamja Island}} exists, it would not become accessible to players for another month, eventually releasing on {{rscw|11 June}} {{rscw|2001}}. Placeholder areas for {{rscw|Player owned houses}} are on the map in Falador and Varrock, but were never fully released or functional for the entirety of RuneScape Classic's support, and the mostly inaccessible place holders for the player homes were eventually removed in an update of the game. {{rscw|Crandor Island}} does not exist in the game files.  
==Skills==
There are 19 skills in 2001scape, of which only 14 are implemented and have a use.


===Skills===
'''Skills Unique to 2001scape'''
There are 19 skills in 2001scape, however only 14 are implemented and have a use.
* {{rscw|Influence}}
** Later replaced by the Quest Points system.
* Attack
** Used in order to enter the Champions Guild, which hosts the {{rscw|Champion's Store}} run by Valaine, as well as the closest source of [[rscw:Chicken|Chickens]] to a {{rscw|range}}.
* Defense
** Used to haggle with the {{rscw|silk trader}} and {{rscw|Baraek}}.
* Strength
* Hits
* Ranged
* Thieving
* Influence
* PrayGood
* PrayEvil
* GoodMagic
* EvilMagic
* Cooking
* Tailoring
* Woodcutting
* Firemaking
* Crafting
* Smithing
* Mining
* Herblaw


By the end of its official lifespan in 2018, RuneScape Classic had 18 fully functioning skills.
===GoodMagic===
*''See also the main article via the official RuneScape Classic wiki:'' {{rscw|GoodMagic}}
'''GoodMagic Spells'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Level || Name || Description || Runes required || XP Awarded
|-
| 1 || {{rscw|Chill bolt}} || A strength 1 missile attack || [[File:Water-Rune.png]] 2 {{rscw|Water-Rune}}s, [[File:Air-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Air-Rune}} || 22 XP
|-
| 2 || {{rscw|Burst of strength (spell)|Burst of strength}} || Increases your {{rscw|strength}} (+5) || [[File:Body-Rune.png]] 2 {{rscw|Body-Rune}}s, [[File:Earth-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Earth-Rune}} || 24 XP
|-
| 4 || {{rscw|Camoflauge}} || Increases your {{rscw|hiding}}|| [[File:Fire-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Fire-Rune}},  [[File:Mind-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Mind-Rune}}, [[File:Body-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Body-Rune}} || 52 XP
|-
| 11 || {{rscw|Rock skin (spell)|Rock skin}} || Increases your {{rscw|defense|defence}} <!-- this spelling is verbatim from spell list --> (+10) || [[File:Earth-Rune.png]] 3 {{rscw|Earth-Rune}}s, [[File:Body-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Body-Rune}}s || 42 XP
|-
| 14 || {{rscw|Wind bolt}} || A strength 2 missile attack || [[File:Air-Rune.png]] 3 {{rscw|Air-Rune}}s, [[File:Fire-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Fire-Rune}} || 48 XP
|}


====Differences in Skill mechanics====
*'''Note:''' Numbers in parenthesis would not be shown, they are just a reference in the increase applied.
* {{rscw|Attack}} exists, but you do not require it in order to wield higher level weaponry.
* {{rscw|Defense}} exists, but you do not require it in order to wield higher level armour.
* {{rscw|Ranged}} exists, but there is only one type of arrow and only the standard {{rscw|Longbow}} and {{rscw|Shortbow}}. [[rscw:Crossbow|Crossbows]] and {{rscw|Bolts}} existed, but {{rscw|Oyster pearl bolts}} did not.
* {{rscw|Cooking}} does not have the {{rscw|Fishing}} skill to accompany it. Players can only cook {{rscw|Meat}}, {{rscw|Bread}}, [[rscw:Cake|Cakes]], and [[rscw:Pie|Pies]]. It is also possible to ferment {{rscw|Wine}} and obtain {{rscw|Half full wine jugs}}. Health restored from eating food is dependent on the players Cooking level. Players will stop burning rawmeat at level 36 cooking.
* Although Good/Evil Magic spells exist, the available spells only go up to level 14 between the two. There are no teleportation spells.
* There is no leather working in {{rscw|Crafting}}. There is no Silver and there are no Dragonstones. The crafting store in Al Kharid does not exist, but you can visit the one in Rimmington instead.
* {{rscw|Woodcutting}} exists, but you can only cut normal trees, as those are the only ones that exist. You cannot directly click on a tree to cut it, you must use the axe in your inventory with the tree. Trees give scaling Experience Points based on your current Woodcutting level.
* {{rscw|Mining}} exists, but you cannot see ores in rocks, and there is only one pickaxe. You must prospect a rock to see if there is ore in it, and what type of ore it is. You must use the pickaxe from your inventory on the rock; you cannot directly click on the rock to mine it.
* {{rscw|Smithing}} is nearly the same, except that you cannot make Runite items, with Runite ore not being added to the game until 13 August 2001.


===Player versus player combat===
===EvilMagic===
Unless players change their type to a "Non Player-Killer" they may engage in combat with each other anywhere outside of Lumbridge and away from Guards. Dueling was not yet implemented, and the Wilderness did not yet exist. When players attack one another
* {{rscw|EvilMagic}}
'''EvilMagic Spells'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Level || Name || Description || Runes required
|-
|1 || {{rscw|Confuse}} || Reduces your opponent's fighting skills || [[File:Mind-Rune.png]] 2 {{rscw|Mind-Rune}}s, [[File:Body-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Body-Rune}}
|-
|1 || {{rscw|Thick skin (spell)|Thick skin}} || Increases your {{rscw|defense|defence}} <!-- this spelling is verbatim from spell list --> (+5) || [[File:Earth-Rune.png]] 2 {{rscw|Earth-Rune}}s, [[File:Body-Rune.png]] 2 {{rscw|Body-Rune}}s
|-
|4 || {{rscw|Shock bolt}} || A strength 1 missile attack || [[File:Fire-Rune.png]] 2 {{rscw|Fire-Rune}}s, [[File:Air-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Air-Rune}}
|-
|9 || {{rscw|Elemental bolt}} || A strength 2 missile attack || [[File:Fire-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Fire-Rune}}, [[File:Air-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Air-Rune}}, [[File:Earth-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Earth-Rune}}, [[File:Water-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Water-Rune}}
|-
|12 || {{rscw|Fear}} || Causes some opponents to retreat || [[File:Mind-Rune.png]] 3 {{rscw|Mind-Rune}}s, [[File:Water-Rune.png]] 1 {{rscw|Water-Rune}}
|}


====Unique to 2001scape====
*'''Note:''' Numbers in parenthesis would not be shown, they are just a reference in the increase applied.
* {{rscw|Influence}}
===PrayGood/PrayEvil===
** Later replaced by the {{rscw|Quest Points}} system, Influence is represented as a skill in the Stats menu, and it is increased by completing quests.
Players are able to raise their skill levels by burying bones, but there is no way to use the skill or activate any prayers.
** Player must have 20 Influence in order to enter the Champions Guild:
* ''See the main articles on the official RuneScape Classic wiki:''
**This is the closest source of [[rscw:Chicken|Chickens]] to a {{rscw|range}}, allowing players to obtain a high rate of Cooking and Combat experience. It also serves as one of the most convenient/efficient sources of health restoring items.
**This building is also host to {{rscw|Champion's Store}} run by Valaine. Players may purchase the best possible chest slot item in the game as far as defensive bonuses go, the {{rscw|Adamantite Plate Mail Body}}, from her for the cost of 40,040 GP. This store is the only possible place to purchase the item aside from trading with another player.
** Influence is used to haggle with the {{rscw|silk trader}} and {{rscw|Baraek}}.
* {{rscw|GoodMagic}}
* {{rscw|EvilMagic}}
* There are 2 Prayer skills as opposed to 1, and there are no Big Bones or Dragon Bones in 2001scape, only normal Bones.
** {{rscw|PrayGood}}
** {{rscw|PrayGood}}
*** Players may raise this skill by burying bones, but there is no way to actually use the skill.
** {{rscw|PrayEvil}}
** {{rscw|PrayEvil}}
*** Players may raise this skill by burying bones, but there is no way to actually use the skill.


====Added after 2001scape====
'''Skills added after 2001scape'''
* Thieving
* Thieving
** Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not possible to gain experience in other than by the experience received by completing the [[rscw:Black knight's fortress|Spy Quest]]. There is no way to use the skill.
** Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not trainable except by completing the [[rscw:Black knight's fortress|Spy Quest]]. There is no way to use the skill.
* Herblaw
* Herblaw
** Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not possible gain experience or levels in. There is no way to use the skill.
** Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not trainable. There is no way to use the skill.
* {{rscw|Tailoring}}
* {{rscw|Tailoring}}
** Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not trainable. On {{rscw|23 June}} {{rscw|2001}}, which is after May 8 2001 the date 2001scape is based off of, the skill was merged into Crafting.  
** Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not trainable. On 23 June 2001, after the date 2001scape is based off of, the skill was merged into Crafting. "Leather Crafting" was done instead of Tailoring.
* Prayer
* Prayer
**PrayGood and PrayEvil were merged into a singular {{rscw|Prayer}} skill on {{rscw|10 May}} {{rscw|2001}}
* Magic
* Magic
* Fishing
* Fishing
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* Agility
* Agility


====Same as the final build of official RSC====
====Skills Differences between 2001scape & late era RSC====
* {{rscw|Attack}} exists, but you do not require it in order to wield higher level weaponry.
* {{rscw|Defense}} exists, but you do not require it in order to wield higher level armour.
* {{rscw|Ranged}} exists, but there is only one type of arrow and only the standard {{rscw|Longbow}} and {{rscw|Shortbow}}. [[rscw:Crossbow|Crossbows]] and {{rscw|Bolts}} existed, but {{rscw|Oyster pearl bolts}} did not.
* {{rscw|Cooking}} does not have the {{rscw|Fishing}} skill to accompany it. Players can only cook {{rscw|Meat}}, {{rscw|Bread}}, [[rscw:Cake|Cakes]], and [[rscw:Pie|Pies]]. It is also possible to ferment {{rscw|Wine}} and obtain {{rscw|Half full wine jugs}}.
* Although Good/Evil Magic spells exist, they only go up to level 14 between the two. There are no teleportation spells.
* There is no leather working in {{rscw|Crafting}}. There is no Silver and no Dragonstones. The crafting store in Al Kharid does not exist, but you can visit the one in Rimmington instead.
* {{rscw|Woodcutting}} exists, but you can only cut normal trees, as those are the only ones that exist. You cannot directly click on a tree to cut it, you must use the axe in your inventory with the tree. Trees give scaling Experience Points based on your current Woodcutting level.
* {{rscw|Mining}} exists, but you cannot see ores in rocks, and there is only one pickaxe. You must prospect a rock to see if there is ore in it, and what type of ore it is. You must use the pickaxe from your inventory on the rock; you cannot directly click on the rock to mine it.
* {{rscw|Smithing}} is nearly the same, except that you cannot make Runite items.
 
====Skills which remained the same as late era RSC====
* {{rscw|Strength}}
* {{rscw|Strength}}
* {{rscw|Hits}}
* {{rscw|Hits}}
* {{rscw|Firemaking}}
* {{rscw|Firemaking}}


==Classes==
''Main article: {{rscw|Classes}}<br/><br/>
[[File:Classes.png]]<br/><br/>
After registering an account, the character creation screen will be shown, and players are prompted to choose a {{rscw|Class}}. Each available selection gives the player a different boost at the beginning of their journey by giving them combinations of items and levels in varying stats. While your chosen class cannot be changed, the benefits given can be gained at any time via normal gameplay. At no point in game is the choice of class referenced in any way, after creation.
====Available Classes====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Class !! Attribute Bonus !! Hits !! Weapon !! Items
|-
| Adventurer || 2 [[classicrsw:Attack|Attack]], 2 [[classicrsw:Strength|Strength]], 2 [[classicrsw:Defense|Defense]],<br/>2 [[classicrsw:Ranged|Ranged]], 2 [[classicrsw:GoodMagic|GoodMagic]], 2 [[classicrsw:Prayer|Prayer]] || 11 [[classicrsw:Hits|Hits]] || [[classicrsw:bronze Axe|bronze Axe]] || [[classicrsw:tinderbox|tinderbox]], [[classicrsw:jug|jug]], [[classicrsw:pot|pot]]
|-
| Warrior || 3 [[classicrsw:Attack|Attack]], 3 [[classicrsw:Strength|Strength]], 3 [[classicrsw:Defense|Defense]] || 12 [[classicrsw:Hits|Hits]] || [[classicrsw:Bronze Short Sword|Bronze Short Sword]] || [[classicrsw:Wooden Shield|Wooden Shield]]
|-
| Wizard || 7 [[classicrsw:GoodMagic|GoodMagic]] || 10 [[classicrsw:Hits|Hits]] || [[classicrsw:staff|staff]] || [[classicrsw:wizardshat (blue)|blue wizardshat]]
|-
| Necromancer || 7 [[classicrsw:EvilMagic|EvilMagic]] || 10 [[classicrsw:Hits|Hits]] || [[classicrsw:staff|staff]] || [[classicrsw:wizardshat (black)|black wizardshat]]
|-
| Ranger || 6 [[classicrsw:Ranged|Ranged]] || 12 [[classicrsw:Hits|Hits]] || [[classicrsw:Shortbow|Shortbow]]|| 10 [[classicrsw:bronze arrows|arrows]]
|}
==Bank==
Banking in 2001scape is limited compared to later iterations of the game. Players are unable to store any items in a bank other than coins. There is no graphical interface and storage is completed by talking to a Banker NPC and proceeding through dialogue options.


===Quests===
It is currently permissible for players on the Open RSC hosted version of 2001scape to use extra accounts in order to store items, although abusing extra accounts to gain surplus quest rewards is prohibited. During the official duration of RuneScape Classic, having multiple accounts was an offence which could result in the player being banned or otherwise punished in some fashion.
There are only 15 quests available in 2001scape, while the final update in RuneScape Classic left the game with 50, the final being {{rscw|Legends Quest}}. There was no quest list at the time, and only in certain cases were they given names in their associated update post. The names of the quests would have been in the message given to the player in-game when they complete them, but most of these details are currently lost and not currently implemented in the 2001scape build.  
 
==Player versus Player Combat==
Unless players change their type to a "Non Player-Killer" they may engage in combat with each other anywhere outside of Lumbridge and away from Guards. Dueling was not yet implemented, and the Wilderness did not yet exist.
 
==Fatigue==
There is no {{rscw|Fatigue}} system in 2001scape. Fatigue was added on {{rscw|13 November}} {{rscw|2002}}, after the date that 2001scape is based on.
 
==Quests==
There are only 15 out of Classic's 50 quests available in 2001scape. There was no quest list at the time, and they were only sometimes named in the update post. The names of the quests would have been in the message given to the player in-game when they complete them, but most of these are lost.  


It was common for players to use their own names for the quests. Some of these were found in [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606011700/http://www.tip.it/runescape/index.php3?page=quests.htm a Tip.it poll], at [https://sg.hu/forum/tema/981122598?page=760 sg.hu], and at [https://web.archive.org/web/20010410200015/http://www.geocities.com/ngrunescape/quests.html ngrunescape].
It was common for players to use their own names for the quests. Some of these were found in [https://web.archive.org/web/20010606011700/http://www.tip.it/runescape/index.php3?page=quests.htm a Tip.it poll], at [https://sg.hu/forum/tema/981122598?page=760 sg.hu], and at [https://web.archive.org/web/20010410200015/http://www.geocities.com/ngrunescape/quests.html ngrunescape].
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|}
|}


===Classes===
==Clients available==
''Main article: {{rscw|Classes}}<br/><br/>
There are currently three recommended clients for playing 2001scape:
[[File:Classes.png]]<br/><br/>
# '''[[mudclient 38]]'''
You can choose your {{rscw|Class}} when you create your account. This gives a small boost at the beginning of your journey into the specialty of your choice.
#* This is accessed through the [https://rsc.vet/playnow Open RSC Launcher]. It is a minimally edited and authentic back-step from the real [[mudclient 39]].
# '''[[Rsctimes|RSC× aka RSC Times]]'''
#* This is a custom client with 3rd party features, based off of mudclient 38. It is currently pre-bundled through the Open RSC Launcher.
# '''[[Web Client|Web client]] based off of mudclient 38'''
#* This browser based version can be found at: https://game.openrsc.com/play/2001scape/members


===Bank===
==See also==
Banking in 2001scape is limited compared to later iterations of the game, with the player only being able to store coins. There is no graphical interface, and storage is completed by talking to a Banker NPC and proceeding through dialogue options. Other items cannot be stored anywhere except in your inventory.  
* [[2001scape Money making guide]]
* [[2001scape skill training guide]]
* [[RSC Kale]] is a planned extension of 2001scape, which will introduce custom 2001 inspired content, similar to [[RSC Cabbage]].


It is currently permissible for players on the Open RSC hosted version of 2001scape to use extra accounts in order to store items, although abusing extra accounts to gain surplus quest rewards is prohibited. During the official duration of RuneScape Classic, having multiple accounts was an offence which could result in the player being banned or other wise punished in some fashion, such as being sent to the {{rscw|Black Hole}} which was added to the game on {{rscw|17 March}} {{rscw|2001}}.
[[Category:2001scape]]
 
===Fatigue===
There is no {{rscw|Fatigue}} system in 2001scape, this feature was only added later on {{rscw|13 November}} {{rscw|2002}} via {{rscw|Update:Latest RuneScape News (13 November 2002)}}.
 
==See also==
* [[Main Page]] - see the home page for more information about the growing Open RSC community
** [[RSC Kale]] is a planned extension of 2001scape, which will introduce custom 2001 inspired content, similar to [[RSC Cabbage]], created and curated by Open RSC community. There is currently a Discord channel dedicated to this development within the [https://discord.gg/ABdFCqn communities Discord server].
** [[RSC Preservation]]
** [[RSC Cabbage]]
** [[Open PK]]
** Open RSC [[Updates]]
** RuneScape Classic historical {{rscw|Updates}}

Latest revision as of 16:53, 7 March 2024

2001scape uses the Open Runescape Classic framework to replicate RuneScape Classic as it existed on 8 May 2001. This is only 124 days after the original public release date of RuneScape on 4 January 2001.

RuneScape evolved greatly between the date that 2001scape is based off of and Classic's final updates before RuneScape 2 was released. Players familiar with RuneScape Classic as it existed in its final state will want to note the following gameplay differences in 2001scape.

Map

Complete map of RuneScape on 8 May 2001

The map of 2001scape is limited to the area shown on the right.

Notably, at this point in time Members areas had not been released, nor had the Wilderness. Only the Kingdom of Asgarnia, the Kingdom of Misthalin, and Al Kharid were present in the game.

Placeholder areas for Player owned houses are located on the map in both Falador and Varrock, but the feature was never fully released or functional for the entirety of RuneScape Classic's support, and the mostly inaccessible place holders for the player homes were eventually removed in an update of the game.

While Karamja Island exists, it would not become accessible to players for another month, on 11 June 2001.

Skills

There are 19 skills in 2001scape, of which only 14 are implemented and have a use.

Skills Unique to 2001scape

GoodMagic

  • See also the main article via the official RuneScape Classic wiki: GoodMagic

GoodMagic Spells

Level Name Description Runes required XP Awarded
1 Chill bolt A strength 1 missile attack Water-Rune.png 2 Water-Runes, Air-Rune.png 1 Air-Rune 22 XP
2 Burst of strength (spell) Increases your strength (+5) Body-Rune.png 2 Body-Runes, Earth-Rune.png 1 Earth-Rune 24 XP
4 Camoflauge Increases your hiding Fire-Rune.png 1 Fire-Rune, Mind-Rune.png 1 Mind-Rune, Body-Rune.png 1 Body-Rune 52 XP
11 Rock skin (spell) Increases your defense (+10) Earth-Rune.png 3 Earth-Runes, Body-Rune.png 1 Body-Runes 42 XP
14 Wind bolt A strength 2 missile attack Air-Rune.png 3 Air-Runes, Fire-Rune.png 1 Fire-Rune 48 XP
  • Note: Numbers in parenthesis would not be shown, they are just a reference in the increase applied.

EvilMagic

EvilMagic Spells

Level Name Description Runes required
1 Confuse Reduces your opponent's fighting skills Mind-Rune.png 2 Mind-Runes, Body-Rune.png 1 Body-Rune
1 Thick skin (spell) Increases your defense (+5) Earth-Rune.png 2 Earth-Runes, Body-Rune.png 2 Body-Runes
4 Shock bolt A strength 1 missile attack Fire-Rune.png 2 Fire-Runes, Air-Rune.png 1 Air-Rune
9 Elemental bolt A strength 2 missile attack Fire-Rune.png 1 Fire-Rune, Air-Rune.png 1 Air-Rune, Earth-Rune.png 1 Earth-Rune, Water-Rune.png 1 Water-Rune
12 Fear Causes some opponents to retreat Mind-Rune.png 3 Mind-Runes, Water-Rune.png 1 Water-Rune
  • Note: Numbers in parenthesis would not be shown, they are just a reference in the increase applied.

PrayGood/PrayEvil

Players are able to raise their skill levels by burying bones, but there is no way to use the skill or activate any prayers.

Skills added after 2001scape

  • Thieving
    • Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not trainable except by completing the Spy Quest. There is no way to use the skill.
  • Herblaw
    • Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not trainable. There is no way to use the skill.
  • Tailoring
    • Although this skill appears in the skills list, it is not trainable. On 23 June 2001, after the date 2001scape is based off of, the skill was merged into Crafting. "Leather Crafting" was done instead of Tailoring.
  • Prayer
  • Magic
  • Fishing
  • Fletching
  • Agility

Skills Differences between 2001scape & late era RSC

  • Attack exists, but you do not require it in order to wield higher level weaponry.
  • Defense exists, but you do not require it in order to wield higher level armour.
  • Ranged exists, but there is only one type of arrow and only the standard Longbow and Shortbow. Crossbows and Bolts existed, but Oyster pearl bolts did not.
  • Cooking does not have the Fishing skill to accompany it. Players can only cook Meat, Bread, Cakes, and Pies. It is also possible to ferment Wine and obtain Half full wine jugs.
  • Although Good/Evil Magic spells exist, they only go up to level 14 between the two. There are no teleportation spells.
  • There is no leather working in Crafting. There is no Silver and no Dragonstones. The crafting store in Al Kharid does not exist, but you can visit the one in Rimmington instead.
  • Woodcutting exists, but you can only cut normal trees, as those are the only ones that exist. You cannot directly click on a tree to cut it, you must use the axe in your inventory with the tree. Trees give scaling Experience Points based on your current Woodcutting level.
  • Mining exists, but you cannot see ores in rocks, and there is only one pickaxe. You must prospect a rock to see if there is ore in it, and what type of ore it is. You must use the pickaxe from your inventory on the rock; you cannot directly click on the rock to mine it.
  • Smithing is nearly the same, except that you cannot make Runite items.

Skills which remained the same as late era RSC

Classes

Main article: Classes

 Classes.png

After registering an account, the character creation screen will be shown, and players are prompted to choose a Class. Each available selection gives the player a different boost at the beginning of their journey by giving them combinations of items and levels in varying stats. While your chosen class cannot be changed, the benefits given can be gained at any time via normal gameplay. At no point in game is the choice of class referenced in any way, after creation.

Available Classes

Class Attribute Bonus Hits Weapon Items
Adventurer 2 Attack, 2 Strength, 2 Defense,
2 Ranged, 2 GoodMagic, 2 Prayer		 11 Hits bronze Axe tinderbox, jug, pot
Warrior 3 Attack, 3 Strength, 3 Defense 12 Hits Bronze Short Sword Wooden Shield
Wizard 7 GoodMagic 10 Hits staff blue wizardshat
Necromancer 7 EvilMagic 10 Hits staff black wizardshat
Ranger 6 Ranged 12 Hits Shortbow 10 arrows

Bank

Banking in 2001scape is limited compared to later iterations of the game. Players are unable to store any items in a bank other than coins. There is no graphical interface and storage is completed by talking to a Banker NPC and proceeding through dialogue options.

It is currently permissible for players on the Open RSC hosted version of 2001scape to use extra accounts in order to store items, although abusing extra accounts to gain surplus quest rewards is prohibited. During the official duration of RuneScape Classic, having multiple accounts was an offence which could result in the player being banned or otherwise punished in some fashion.

Player versus Player Combat

Unless players change their type to a "Non Player-Killer" they may engage in combat with each other anywhere outside of Lumbridge and away from Guards. Dueling was not yet implemented, and the Wilderness did not yet exist.

Fatigue

There is no Fatigue system in 2001scape. Fatigue was added on 13 November 2002, after the date that 2001scape is based on.

Quests

There are only 15 out of Classic's 50 quests available in 2001scape. There was no quest list at the time, and they were only sometimes named in the update post. The names of the quests would have been in the message given to the player in-game when they complete them, but most of these are lost.

It was common for players to use their own names for the quests. Some of these were found in a Tip.it poll, at sg.hu, and at ngrunescape.

# Contemporary quest names Later official name Release date
1 Cook's assistant Cook's assistant 4 January 2001
2 Demonslayer quest
Kill Delrith quest		 Demon slayer 4 January 2001
3 Ghost quest The restless ghost 4 January 2001
4 Romeo and Juliet Romeo & Juliet 4 January 2001
5 Woolgathering quest Sheep Shearer 4 January 2001
6 Shield quest Shield of Arrav 4 January 2001
7 Find Ernest
Machine Quest
The machine fixing quest		 Ernest the chicken 21 January 2001
8 Vampire Slayer Vampire slayer 28 January 2001
9 Impcatcher quest
Wizard Mizgog's Beads		 Imp catcher 16 February 2001
10 Rescue the Prince Ali Prince Ali rescue 28 February 2001
11 Doric's Quest Doric's quest 6 April 2001
12 Spy quest Black knight's fortress 6 April 2001
13 Witch's Potion quest Witch's potion 6 April 2001
14 Sword quest
Squire Quest		 The knight's sword 6 April 2001
15 Goblin quest
Goblin armor Quest		 Goblin diplomacy 8 May 2001

Clients available

There are currently three recommended clients for playing 2001scape:

  1. mudclient 38
  2. RSC× aka RSC Times
    • This is a custom client with 3rd party features, based off of mudclient 38. It is currently pre-bundled through the Open RSC Launcher.
  3. Web client based off of mudclient 38

See also

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