I tried OSRS blind and now I need an explanation
After a lifetime of playing MMOs, I finally decided to try Old School RuneScape completely blind. No guides, no videos, no research, no idea what I was getting into.
I installed it and then spent nearly an hour trying to understand why my character reacted to clicks like he was receiving instructions by mail. Turns out the input delay is just part of the game. Excellent start.
I pushed on for another 30 minutes and my honest thought was:
How is this one of the most popular MMOs ever made?
And I don’t mean that as hate. The game is ancient, the playerbase is huge, and people are still obsessively chopping trees like it’s a full-time job. Clearly there’s something special here.
So I’m not asking for recommendations or beginner tips, I just want veterans to explain the magic to me.
What makes this game so good that people willingly dedicate years of their lives to it?