In 2001, RuneScape launched as a free-to-play browser game and grew into one of the most popular MMORPGs in the world. We look back at Andrew, Paul, and Ian Gower’s journey from their early project DeviousMUD to founding Jagex in their parents’ kitchen, complete with bacon-sizzling sound effects recorded by their mom. The episode highlights the game’s evolving engines, the creation of RuneScript, and how community demand eventually split it into RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape. We also talk about skill mastery, grinding for experience, and quirky details like Hans, the game’s oldest NPC. Our conversation digs into the unique memories RuneScape created for millions of players, including Rob’s 17 years in Gielinor. Join us as we mine, quest, and grind on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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A Trip Down Memory Card Lane