I quit WoW and spent a year addicted to Oldschool Runescape

[@TheoryWiseOS]

I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported this video! It's exciting and humbling to see how much traction it has gotten. Consider sticking around for future essays (and more) -- it's coming!

[@cheerfulberserker]

logging to old school runescape gives the same warm feeling as visiting your grandparents

[@Tory-JJ]

We love gpa and gma

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Ain't no place like home.

[@MuscledRMHv2]

One of the only games that still feels like it did back in the day to some extend.

[@k2a2l2]

@@MuscledRMHv2facts and now leagues makes it feel even more so, everyone’s starting fresh and people seem more social and everyones exploring the same

[@Inezh358]

I own my grandparents home now they are passed. Dope smoking and scaping in my 5 bed house all day with the photos of my grandparents in my front room. Grandad would be proud lol x

[@workappropriate3024]

bro your channel seems criminally underrated. well written and well spoken, good job

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thanks so much!

[@Anolaana]

The production quality is amazing.

[@xdrum4lyfex]

59 seconds in and thought this lol

[@kirinkappa5662]

not underrated, just new :)

[@clugsey]

took the words from my mouth - well grounded

[@OctoberDegradation]

I’ve been playing RuneScape since 2003. I play almost daily, and you would with playing the game for nearly 22 years, I know a lot about it, but not everything. I just spent an hour watching a video telling me about the game I’ve been playing for nearly my whole life, and enjoyed every second of it. You did a fantastic job with this video. Incredibly well put together. I’m glad you’re apart of the community

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you so much for your support and I'm glad I could bring something fresh to the table that warranted your enjoyment.

[@Rabbi-Jill-kews]

Stop playing bro, might as well do fent

[@ZishaMadeit]

I was like "damn, 559k subs, nice but underrated" and then I realized there was no k, that's crazy. You're up next

[@TheoryWiseOS]

That would be awesome.

[@KillFeedFx]

Found the video 12 days later, up to 3.8k. Such an excellent video. See you at the top.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

@@KillFeedFx So glad you found it!

[@andyog8252]

This is the best video explaining osrs that I've ever seen

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Means so much to hear you say that! Thanks for your support.

[@Buzzedcoyote]

Always fascinated by the dissection of this game by newer players, you did a great job on this video. Cant wait for more in the future!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you for your support.

[@ThisIsMyYouTubeAccount1]

For as popular as it is, there aren't enough long form videos just discussing the overall game. I'm always on the lookout for it.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

@@ThisIsMyKZbinAccount1 Glad to have been able to offer something a bit unique, then!

[@BarkofthePhoenix]

@@ThisIsMyKZbinAccount1did you watch Marsteads video? It is the king of osrs video essays.

[@ThisIsMyYouTubeAccount1]

@BarkofthePhoenix no but thanks for the recommend!

[@Ljrobison]

This is one of the best Runescape retrospectives that I have ever seen. Great job on the video. I've been playing this game fairly consistently since 2001 and I still have so many things to do on both my RS3 and OSRS account even though they are both maxed. It really does have something special about it that no other mmo can manage to capture. GW2 was probably the closest for me, but no other MMO has the hold on me that Runescape does.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@philiphogg1983]

An excellent video, perhaps the best indepth look into Oldschool runescape ive ever watched.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

So glad to hear you enjoyed it! More to come, both scripted and not.

[@misspotato813]

Going off of the 29:00 minute mark, it's something I really appreciate of runescape is that, unlike most other games - not just MMOs but games in general, I can put it down and come back years later and remember *exactly* what I need to do. The simplicity on the surface makes the game a lot like riding a bike. It feels like a project I can lovely chip away at over the course of time. Which works really well for my brand of adhd, where I burn out easily but also often come back to the same thing.

[@texxter4858]

this is why i always felt (and still feel) nostalgic about this game, even though i never played it when i was young. i used to watch my best friend play it, and when i wanted to give it a crack 10 years later it sparked a childish yet amusing joy out of both of us, as the very things he did back then was what i was doing now. time passed, we grew up, but what we did back then came alive again, and those children came back with it too.

[@CXS1181]

Great video, very envious of people that have a way with words like yourself. As the other dude said, keep this high quality content up and its only a matter of time until you get big. Looking forward to your next video :)

[@TheoryWiseOS]

I really appreciate the kinds words. Thank you for sticking around. The writing process of these video essays is definitely my favorite part, so I'm glad you enjoyed what I've written!

[@SeeReax]

Beautifully put together. Made me nostalgic as hell.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you so much!

[@TooMuchDad]

13:48 huge OSRS fan here, I’ve been playing basically since they rebooted in 2013. I think the art and old school nature are simultaneously beloved and taken for granted by the community. There’s uproar whenever new areas/NPCs/gear are created that don’t “feel oldschool”, but we as a player base often don’t realize how good we’ve got it. Our dev team is incredibly receptive to feedback, and the art is often a sticking point for the community, but the devs have gotten into a good state where they car flex their creative chops while still keeping the oldschool feel. I’m only this far into the video but just wanted to say I’ve loved the style so far, it’s basically the love letter I would want to write to this game, which is incredibly cool because you’ve only played it for a relatively short amount of time. Love the video, hope it blows up for ya ❤

[@TheoryWiseOS]

First of all, thanks a ton for the support, it means the world to me. Second, I agree with you. I think it's strange how OSRS simultaneously has the most recognizable and arguably unique artstyle of any MMO, while still not being recognized for that.

[@whs1pmjazz]

@@TheoryWiseOS never underestimate what people can get used to, and by extention, take for granted. Also just wanna say your essay is very well-spoken

[@mankenntihn4014]

I’m absolutely overwhelmed by how incredible this video is. Like so many others in the comments, I completely agree that you deserve so much more recognition on this platform. It’s truly heartwarming to see someone articulate so beautifully why Old School RuneScape is such a special game. For so many of us who’ve been playing since childhood, this video captures the magic and nostalgia in a way that’s hard to put into words. I’ve always struggled to explain to others why I’m so passionate about this game, but your video feels like it speaks directly to the hearts of OSRS enthusiasts everywhere. It’s a gem of a contribution to this community, and I can’t thank you enough for sharing it. Keep up the amazing work!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

So happy to hear that this video resonated with you!

[@myloemike]

This is a beautiful video. I don't think any of this could have been said any better, much less any more delicately than you put it. Seriously, great writing! OSRS is such a special game, and for those that find their place inside of it, it's impossible to replace. I've been playing for many years, I have eight different skills levelled to 99, and I've just started dipping my toes into bossing. I intend to get my first ever Fire Cape once this Leagues season ends, and I couldn't be more excited. To hear that your experience in one year on a group iron man ended in achieving a quest cape in only a years time is mind boggling to a player like me, but it really does speak to the fact that your own pace is your own pace no matter which way you slice it. I think that, and the fact that the game's systems and items all matter in permanence, really speak to the never ending appeal that OSRS has. I can achieve eight level 99 skills in about six years of playing on and off on a regular character, and you can achieve a quest cape on an iron man in only a year, because we played the game only at the pace we decided to. This is such an important video. There are subjects mentioned here that I wouldn't have even thought about that show clearly the difference in the way OSRS operates versus the everyday "theme park MMOs" that make me happy I stumbled across this video. Like I said at the start, none of this could have been explained better or more delicately than the ways you put it here. I'm glad you enjoyed our silly little mess of a game. 😇

[@ShamikShah]

Audibly chuckled out loud when you relayed the story of your GIM mate asking how to unlock more bag space. Inventory management is one of the many little “mini games” RuneScape asks you to solve over and over again (learning the language of the world).

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Asking your players to consider the little things like this, rather than expediting every single process is what makes the game so memorable -- You wake up thinking about it because it asks you to think about it.

[@george6546]

The single greatest KZbin video I’ve seen - completely hooked by your storytelling from the beginning to the end, thank you for the upload 👍🏼

[@TheLiquidpsy]

Extremely well done! As someone who has played Runescape back in 2007 and still logs on from time to time it's always special to see new people still finding this game and seeing it's true value! it's crazy to me how different osrs is from other games. we are so lucky

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TubularToob]

This was awesome and I could relate to a lot of your experiences as a relatively new OSRS player. I just subbed and I'm gonna check out your other vids. Keep it up!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Glad you could relate! Thanks for the support. There's more to come!

[@drewisgooden]

beautifully written!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you!

[@calblb1]

oh hi drew

[@saldan3652]

Got to be one of the best videos describing runescape, great work!

[@7ehNP]

Damn only a matter of time before you blow up with quality videos like this. Just need an Asmongold algorithm bump and you will be at 10k subs in no time brother!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thanks so much for the support! Stick around for more to come.

[@EliTheGleason]

I was gonna say lol

[@Wosser1sProductions]

Maybe @J1mmy should do another reaction vid on this one

[@TheoryWiseOS]

@@Wosser1sProductions I wouldn't mind! haha

[@7ehNP]

@@TheoryWiseOSseems like it did hit the algorithm, it was such a well made video! All of your videos are really well done and high quality

[@Vadordev]

Huge gz on drops shown in the last part of the video, these are some great items. Great video, enjoyed it a lot!

[@dimorphos8916]

I'm 33 years old still playing this game. This video reassured me why that is. Thank you

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Good to hear!

[@link5454100]

Thank you for mentioning the music! So often, we forget how unique and memorable the music is in this game. Hearing certain songs for the first time in a while brings back such a strong hit of emotion that few gaming experiences can match. Logging into OSRs for the first time after being away from Runescape for 10 years had me choking up. I loved your analysis and deep dive into what makes this game so unique.

[@LeftHandHis]

This was one of the most well written scripts I've seen in a KZbin video. Comprehensive, entertaining, beautiful. I knew every single song and bit of lore and quest description you expertly wove but instead of getting bored with what I already knew, I became lost in your wonder and analysis of the depth I'd forgotten in my own personal hell of a no XP waste mentality. Thank you for reminding me why I've kept leaving and coming back to this game since 4th grade.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Really appreciate these kind words, thank you!

[@BradM-ed2vc]

I've honestly never seen someone so deserving of more subs. Quality vs count you should be passing 100k already. That aside, the single best encapsulation of osrs I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Fantastic script. Subbed, I hope you document more of your journey into Gilenor. Well done mate.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Your words mean the world, glad to hear you enjoyed my video!

[@Kypreos01]

I expect your channel to grow rapidly with quality like this. Keep up the good work!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Appreciate it!

[@LoverOfLamps]

A beautiful explanation. I started playing again 1 year ago on oct 2023 after leaving the game at the turn of evolution of combat. Inthralled by the new quests, areas and skilling activities, i have loved every minute of it. I was able to bring some friends along on the journey, some who never played as a kid. I was such a pleasure seeing them fall in love with this world and all it offers. It was a video explaining the intricacies of the interconnectiveness off all the skills, quests, monsters and NPC's much like this one. I hope that this inspires others to start on this journey of one of the greatest games ever made. The stories that are within the game are truly remarkable.

[@droctogonapuss2191]

Awesome, well thought out and impressively worded video. I'm looking forward to anything Runescape related that may follow!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Good to hear! More OSRS content to come a lot sooner than you may think :)

[@Glimbuss]

I have to comment again, THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING! How are you making me so emotional? I actually have tears in my eyes ... This game means so much to me, thank you for sharing your experience as a new player. And sharing your unique perspective. The fact that there are actual new players discovering and/or re-discovering osrs, warms me to my bones.

[@Sklumbo]

This video is gonna blow you up, amazing job

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Here's hoping!

[@LovehunterEU]

Absolutely beautiful video of my favorite MMORPG! I hope this video gets a lot of traction!

[@Lejakee]

I've been playing runescape since 2007 and now i play a maxed main completed all the hardest challenges, its very cool seeing this video loved the edits! subbed to see more content from you!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thanks! More to come :)

[@alexfay4703]

OSRS' "horizontal progression" as you called it, and the way account upgrades come in the form of quality of life as much as combat power, is one of my favorite things about the game and not a part I've seen talked about super often. Fantastic video, I can't wait to check out the rest!

[@strady0]

Didn't know what to expect from this video since I've been playing on and off since OSRS release (and earlier) but this helped me to realize I wasn't the only one seeing these qualities in the game. The editing is on point, narration as well and you nailed every single subject - welcome to the OSRS addicted club and I hope you keep having fun for years to come!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thanks for your support, I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed my video.

[@strady0]

@@TheoryWiseOS Hope more people find your videos 😄

[@DatGuyYonder]

Phenomenally put together video! You summarized the beauty of Runescape perfectly! Just another reminder of why I love this game so damn much!

[@dyslexick]

Bro cooked with this one. Oldschool Runescape is an all time great, for a reason.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Undeniably, and thank you for your support!

[@Llamanator_]

Having started playing runescape nearly 20 years ago this was a really interesting watch to see how a relatively new player perceives the game. I'm glad someone else sees the rhythm game aspect in it. Honestly a great video, the outro clips just had me smiling the whole time, account changing drops are a sight to behold.

[@diedienat0r522]

how do you not have 100k subscribers yet? This video is amazing!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Your support is one step closer to reaching that!

[@colton1341]

Wow this is incredible. I’m jealous of you and your buddy being able to start a brand new OSRS journey together!

[@MetaphonicEDM]

a fan of language i see. i appreciate your very deliberate word choices and structuring. good vid too (osrs wasnt a passion project by devs, it was an overwhelming request from players). well edited and paced video. audio mixing is good too and thats rare these days :D nice one dude

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you! I'm glad you appreciate my script, I put a lot of effort into it. I'm still learning how to mix my audio, so I'm glad my efforts weren't to waste since I was pulling my hair out in Premier to try and sounds decent. When it comes to my use of "passion project," I more so am referring to the developers tasked to work on it who pushed to add new, innovative content to help grow the game, because without them, it would've kept stagnating as we saw in early 2014 with the player numbers dipping below 20,000 concurrent. But I agree! OSRS was born from demand of players unhappy with the state of Runescape as it were.

[@diogoribeiro7009]

Not ignoring the fact that you explained the game perfectly, the writing on this is immaculate. the effort put into is palpable. thank you very much sir.

[@deitzwillman5331]

Bravo! and Welcome Brother!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thanks!

[@kemboii]

Crazy quality in the video! Loved the points you brought up. Could relate so easily. Thanks dude! 🙏

[@zed6701]

this video made me cry at the end thats how good it was this was a perfect video the only thing i would add is talking about how even food has complexity with double and triple eating and how sara brews save tics

[@TheoryWiseOS]

I'm glad that my writing resonated with you! And don't worry, I plan to do an entire separate video on OSRS combat!

[@TequLFeeds]

Hearing those sound tracks brought insane nostalgia, that hurt. Ty

[@MrIbisss]

actually such a good video bro. Welcome to runescape. I've been here 20 years. Subbed

[@TheoryWiseOS]

actually such a good comment bro! Thanks for your support, I'm excited to have you onboard this content creation journey :)

[@floyd5949]

Congratulations on all your experiences and gains made along the past year, we welcome you to Gielinor!

[@gasmaster4]

Quality video, really didnt feel like a 55 minute video, was great

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you so much! I'm excited to hear you enjoyed it, and I hope you stick around for more down the line.

[@Rikent]

As an OSRS vet playing classic for the first time last year I think that both games have a lot of good things to offer, however what made me stop playing is the lack of options in end game. Leveling to 60 was magical and I was constantly looking forward to unlocking new abilities and dungeons, however at end game what is there to do if you're done with professions and don't enjoy raiding? In OSRS you can max, do raids solo or in groups, do low or high intensity activities, do combat tasks and much more. I really wish there was more things to do in WoW, because I still get the itch for the combat of the game, however that is often short lived as I have no interest in the hassle of getting into raid groups or organising them.

[@Jacob-se1hu]

I can't stick with other MMOs because old content just gets cycled out and forgotten, I love that decades old content is still being completed, especially with end game players sometimes roping in new players for things like tanking KBD for them, giving them the drops since they're just chasing the pet or a combat achievement.

[@datboi_gee]

33:23 I still think back fondly to the time I realized I could get to edgeville by using the minigame teleport to Soul Wars and walking through the portal. The game is absolutely littered with these small chunks of game knowledge that truly do assist you in even navigating the world itself. Like purposely getting thrown in jail to shortcut to Port Sarim. There's something so brilliant in evolving the methods in which you move through the world over the course of months. Optimized transportation methods for farm runs, to shooting star locations, questing, bossing runs, whatever. I'm so glad you touched on it in this video because I think it really goes underappreciated.

[@KILAM.]

Amazing video, legit surprised you don't have more subscribers with that level of quality but I'm sure it'll come in time.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

I really appreciate the sentiment and thank you for your support!

[@Dunflim]

At a loss for words! Such a thoughtful take on the game. Got the feels watching this, thanks for creating and sharing.

[@CheifSosa1942]

This is what I wish I could explain to people in a few sentences about a game that I have played since I was in fourth grade. But I know in order to do it any justice it deserves as much attention to detail in explanation as you have provided here and I must say from an ex wow player you have outdone yourself and I couldn’t be more proud of a newfound member. Well done sir you have earned a sub.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you!

[@TheErikk69]

Awesome video, watched the entire thing. I've been playing a long time now and you captured the essence of osrs in this vid nicely. Thank you for doing this

[@ErikGsson]

How did i miss this gem for 8 days, ur so articulate. Well made video. ❤❤❤❤

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you so much for your support, glad you enjoyed!

[@HimePenguin]

Absolutely incredibly well made!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you! Stick around for more :)

[@Crumb_Sparky]

Great video man

[@TheoryWiseOS]

So happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@BrandonM]

The soundtrack alone just brings me back to when I was 12 grinding varrock guards for some unknown reason. God honestly so good, ive started and stopped runescape so often but I think its one of those games that I will always have a couple month phase of every year or 2.

[@hsharky8437]

Thankyou algorithm for blessing me with this channel! Just got you a sub ❤

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you for your support. I hope you enjoy my future content.

[@Garnc2]

One of the best video essays I've seen in a long time!

[@CBATOTHINKOFANAME1]

great video my bro

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thanks so much!

[@alexweaver3929]

Never seen such a thorough breakdown. Beautiful.

[@guilddrama5345]

As someone that's near the end of their OSRS journey I appreciate how this captures the essence of Runescape I've always been trying to tell people about.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Glad to hear it!

[@kateoc8]

"At the end of their osrs journey " 🤔HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE??? I've left and returned on and off since 2004 and am determined to stick at it...yet still not ready for bossing, no max capes, no raids done yet , why I'm still grinding away at this unholy thief of time idk someone save me please 😫

[@Taksik]

@@kateoc8 sounds like you need to go to nightmarezone get high combat stats join a solid clan and just jump into some bossing!

[@EdwardAMH]

@@kateoc8 Stop playing like a dopamine fein then you fooking freak. Play it like you would any normal hobby or video game. A good rule of thumb for RS is 30 minutes to 1 hour a night , and two or three longer sessions a week. There’s no rush. This is over a 23 year old game, it’s not going anywhere, bud…..

[@Pokerdude38]

​@@kateoc8you never quit runescape, you just go afk

[@TheResaleWorkshop]

Insanely well put together! Great video.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you!

[@thingthing301]

Such a masterclass on storytelling and content creation. Thank you.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Incredibly pleased to hear you enjoyed this video. More to come, both scripted and unscripted -- I'll likely be doing a Leagues V playthrough (guideless) followed by further analysis on limited time game modes and more!

[@jjdn43]

Absolute S-Tier essay on one of the greatest MMO's ever made! (OSRS is my first wife as my girlfriend always tells me) Thank you for such a beautiful, eloquent dissection on what makes this game like no other. This an homage we, the community, are so grateful for. Easy 100K subs soon, brother

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you so much on your support! Glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you spreading the word of my work :)

[@venrakdrake]

Dude your analogy of pvp being like hardbop jazz is amazing. Puts it's complexity into words I've never been able to do

[@whatwastaken]

Great video, and I appreciate the emphasis on what I feel is OSRS's greatest asset: you can leave it at any time and come back at any time, and everything you did back then is still relevant and useful to you, and you can pick up right where you left off, with no need to skip anything released since and no pressure to get to the newest content. It is a game that truly allows you to go at your own pace, which can't be said of any of its competitors. If you ask any longtime World of Warcraft player what their least favorite thing about the game is, or why they quit, they will invariably answer "I didn't like my progress being reset every six months." OSRS never resets your progress. And I understand why WoW does it - the entire game runs on FOMO. If you don't do the new content now, when it's relevant, you may never get to do it as it was intended, you may only ever get to do it years later when it has been powercrept to the point that it is hardly content at all and the only reason to do it is to add to your ever-growing list of cosmetic overrides, and is otherwise a complete waste of time. I wish we had more games like OSRS. But we do have OSRS at least, and I am very glad for that.

[@Budabaii]

I LOVE when somebody can eloquently explain my own thoughts and feelings better than I can. Thank you for this.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

That was my goal! Thank you for your support

[@guillotine_cut]

The way you described your ideas and concepts of what defines good art was beautiful. The value in good art stems from the artistic heartbeat that let us experience our emotions. Even if the emotions we exeprience through some games are negative, we value it. That's part of what gives the experience depth. Great video. It explains much of what is so special about a games like OSRS and From Softwares games. I hope you get more views, well deserved!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

I'm glad that part resonated with you! Thank you for your support.

[@kyellison9295]

Quality content, this. Beening playing since 2003, and you've nailed just about everything I love about this game.

[@TheB0sss]

This video will blow up now, it's being recommended next to big rs KZbinrs for me now It's such a good video, it explains perfectly why we love this game.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Really happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@datboi_gee]

a like & comment for the algo for serving this phenomenal video to me. you deserve the viewership that's on the way, I feel it in my bones.

[@kelm2017]

only 60 subs... cant wait for the blow up. such quality of video

[@TheoryWiseOS]

With your support, I have seen my sub count grow, thank you!

[@Silicon-rp9zt]

I really enjoyed this video. Been scaping since 2012, and still to this day the game has a plethora of content I'm yet to discover.

[@Korijenkins1414]

"Citizens of the world" is so accurate for MMO design. Way too many MMOs now have simply elected to bypass the in-game journey through spending to advance yourself, or alternatively just decided to trivialize their game for the sake of accessibility to less-skilled or less-committed players. In the case of the former, it's simply greed-driven, but the latter fundamentally misunderstands what MMOs are about. The fun of them is knowing for much of your journey that there are better players doing more difficult things than you, and aspiring to one day do those things yourself. Blizzard would see those aspiration and spit on them, nerf whatever it is you can't currently do, then question why you're uninterested in spamming Delves or Mythic +.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

I do tend to agree with what you're saying, I further broke down MMOs and their purpose in my "All Good MMOs are Old" video, would love to hear your thoughts on that if you get around to watching it.

[@Glimbuss]

I dont know why, but this video made me cry. I have been playing runeacape since 2005 and osrs since the day it launched. Seeing someone fall in love with the same game I have loved so dearly, for so long is, emotional ... Thank you so much, for this amazing video. I will be sending this to all my friends that know of osrs

[@AlexByars]

Calling it now, OSRS will be the number 1 MMO within 2 years

[@anonmcanon5724]

So glad you mentioned inventory management. It really is low key one of the best parts of OSRS almost that no-one talks about. It's like old CRPGs. And there too you find constant upgrades throughout the game that save inventory slots, clicks etc. Barbarian skills save the need for tools and tool management, rune pouch allows you to carry all your teleports in one slot, upgrading your house lets you put more teleports there, including stuff like jewelry teleports so a rune pouch or tele to house tab is immediately a "teleport anywhere", void can make switches easier etc. etc.

[@OooEeOooAhAh]

No my friend, you are spending over a year addicted to OSRS "never quit, only long breaks"

[@TheoryWiseOS]

I don't doubt it!

[@jdmhbeats]

I thought I quit once… then I logged in after a year and completed about 40 quests and got my quest cape 😂😂

[@7justin34]

Such a good explanation, thank you for shining a light on this beloved game, been playing since 05.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@Nebesus]

Bro didn't even put in newbie farming, the best runescape song ever.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

It was a tough choice of which songs to use, I wanted to try use both old, nostalgic pieces and newer ones as well.

[@homework_op6985]

I'll be completely honest: this is, by far, the single best OSRS video I have ever consumed in my meek twenty-five years of existence. As someone who has been equally invested in WoW, OSRS, the MMORPG genre, and gaming in general throughout my life, your analysis resonated with my soul on such a profound level of shared experience. Thank you.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Really happy to hear that! Thanks so much for your support

[@Nas0630]

You never quit OSRS, you just take extended breaks.

[@spartanxbear9076]

This is the way

[@zheros81]

Insanely high quality video on a game I can never get away from. Great stuff man!

[@joost199207]

Good video but sometimes it's a bit of a word salad.. "Naivety is a word artistically synonymous with enthrallment and a lack of cynicism" Dude what...

[@0xL0uL0]

Bro THANK YOU. I thought I was taking crazy pills. The script of the video gives off such "look, I'm so smart, I've read the thesaurus" vibes. Simple idea that he could relayed in a sentence or two stretch into novels. And everybody is praising the script of the video. I guess this is what gamers think smart people sound like lmao

[@SaartjeandRufus]

Yup I agree. It is totally cringe and it distracts from the message he wants to convey. True intelligence often shows in clarity and simplicity. Using complicated words unnecessarily can confuse rather than impress. The goal should always be effective communication.

[@TheSkivsey]

I don’t usually comment on videos, but this is truly wonderful to watch. I have played RuneScape for 20 years and I’m always so happy to see someone pick the game up and find the ineffable happiness I do in it. Usually ineffable, but you put so much in to words that I never could. Thank you.

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[@rom3756]

Flash1: Selling raw lobbies 70gp

[@leodoesit]

just picked up osrs a few weeks ago this vid made me even more exited for whats to come

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Awesome to hear!

[@SagesRS]

The best thing about Runescape is the incredible amount of quality content creators. Nobody, aside from titans like Minecraft, can match the originality, quality, and sheer quantity of amazing series. Thank you for adding to the community. ❤

[@TheoryWiseOS]

My pleasure!

[@lufcharrison2234]

I've played OSRS for 20 years on and off and this vid has given me yet even more appreciation for this game! Incredibly well spoken man, thank you. Easy sub!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

So happy you enjoyed it!

[@torfang6187]

I find it a genuine travesty that the average person would require a dictionary on hand to parse the majority of the vocabulary used in this video. It is incredibly written and the thoughts you convey are so rich and precisely articulated. I've never heard another analysis like it. Take my subscription

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thank you for your kind words. I try to balance my scripts with prose and approachable analysis, so I'm glad I have people like you on my channel who appreciate that!

[@silverfin198]

I would imagine anyone who put forth effort in their elementary education could understand the majority of the vocabulary in this video

[@TheoryWiseOS]

@@silverfin198 I'd hope so! My goal isn't to be dense or difficult to understand, but to use language as a tool to paint and emotionally evocative image of what i'm talking about. Art is about feeling, so I'd be remiss to not discuss it with feeeling.

[@DanielKing-c3f]

Bravo! I've played since 2003 and you nailed it. So well put together and very thoughtful.

[@loool_bruh519]

Bro is overusing fancy words. Very smart. Very intelligent.

[@Hegarz]

Very demure

[@levonschaftin3676]

don't be embarrassed about having to look up new words.

[@loool_bruh519]

@@levonschaftin3676 Very embarrassing, Very sad

[@THUGNNN]

having played runescape the majority of my life. experiencing every nook and cranny the game has to offer. i have never watched a video that so perfectly shined a light on the roots of the love that i have for this game. incredible video. grateful you took the time to put this together man. the community is lucky to have you!

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Thanks so much!

[@godturkey4098]

put the thesaurus away dude.

[@Heivenknight]

Thank you so much for this video, great work! I also love your way with words

[@TheoryWiseOS]

Appreciate your support!