Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
Welcome! New /v/scape players will benefit greatly from reading this FAQ, as well as the Differences and Beginner's Guide pages. It is highly recommended that you read all three if you're unsure of anything before you ask a question. Even some older players may learn something new from these!
Questions And Answers
Q: What is the experience rate?
A: /v/scape's exp rate is 2.25x. This also includes quest exp AND money rewards, for example The Knight's Sword quest will grant enough exp to bring you straight to 38 smithing from level 1.
Q: How do I make an account?
A: Select Existing User and type in a username and password. If it isn't taken, you will join the server and you can go through Tutorial Island.
Q: What year is /v/scape based on?
A: Late 2006 to early 2007.
Q: How old is /v/scape?
A: /v/scape has been around since March of 2014!
Q: What's different about this server compared to real Runescape and other private servers?
A: See our differences page, for starters.
Q: What sort of features does the client itself have?
A: The /v/scape client has many conveniences, such as: Tab-to-reply to the last PM received, middle mouse button camera movement (also works with Alt+clicking), and a resizable+fullsceen mode!
Q: Do I have to pay to access member content?
A: /v/scape is 100% free to play forever.
Q: I just started, how do I make money? What skills should I start leveling up?
A: Pick flax, make bowstrings, mine pure essence. All of these are in high demand and don't require much to get started working on. You can also head over to our Skill Guides page for further training tips.
Q: Are there quests?
A: Most quests from this client build are in, with more being slowly added as they're done. See the quests page for a complete list of what's available as well as most of their guides.
Q: Are there minigames?
A: There are quite a few minigames available; namely Barrows, Treasure Trails, and Pest Control. Head over to that page for some guides and more info on them.
Q: Are Ancient Magicks in? What about Lunar Magicks? What about <X quest-specific feature>?
A: Lunar Magic is not available. Ancient Magicks are available, however just like in Realscape they require Desert Treasure completed to access them.
There are a few other quest-end features that do not require the quest to be completed if the quest itself isn't implemented, feel free to ask in global chat about those.
Q: Is <insert X Oldschool Runescape content> in?
A: Everything on this page: {http://2007.runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Old_School-exclusive_content} is NOT available in /v/scape, and then some. No Grand Exchange, no Zulrah, none of that nonsense.
Q: What are the commands/how do I talk in world chat?
A: See ::info or the handy table below for all commands. Use ::y to talk in the world chat.
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Q: How do I private message/whisper someone?
A: If they've yelled recently, you can right-click their name and immediately add them to your Friends List to PM them. If they've already messaged you and they're on your friends list, you can immediately press the Tab key to reply to them without having to open the list. If you add someone but they seem offline, it's because they have their Private chat setting set to Friends or Off.
Q: I've encountered a bug! What should I do?
A: Report it with the in-game command ::bugreport your message or if it's serious report it to one of the staff members directly. Alternatively (and preferably) you may sign up and submit a report on the Mantis Bugtracker, located here.
Q: How much is <X item> worth? What can I buy it for? How much are people selling it for?
A: Since we do not have the Grand Exchange and our population is not very high, prices listed here might become inaccurate. Just ask for a price check in ::yell.
Q: I see people walking around with dragon boots, but the God Wars Dungeon isn't in?
A: The Spiritual Mages that drop dragon boots are in the wilderness Ice Plateau here. Please see the differences page for more information.
Q: How can I combine my black cavalier and highwayman mask like I've seen other players do?
A: Take both items and 5,000 coins to Patchy the pirate in Port Phasmatys. Cycle through his talk dialogue and select Yes, then click on More to combine your mask and cav. As you'll also see you can combine other things like eyepatches/bandanas into one item too.
Q: Can I donate to the server?
A: Yes, now that Odel is renting a server donations are open to pay for the rent. Note that you will not be rewarded in any way in-game or outside of it for donating.
Q: What is the average population like?
A: Between 20-70 players, depending on what time of day you play.
Q: Someone just called me <insert insult here>!
A: There is no language filter for a reason. We're free to say whatever we want to whomever we want. Just don't shitpost excessively.
Q: Is botting allowed here?
A: Botters will be punished in the most hilarious of ways.
Q: Is multilogging allowed here?
A: Multiloggers will be punished in the most hilarious of ways.
Q: Is there a forum?
A: Not exactly. The thread at 4chan.org/vg/vsg is the closest alternative.
Q: IT SAYS I'M STILL LOGGED IN, WHAT HAPPENED? NO RESPONSE FROM SERVER?
A: The server might have crashed. Just be patient, the staff will be working to put it back up as soon as possible.
Q: Where is the Lumbridge/home bank?
A: On the roof of Lumbridge castle, right near the ::home teleport location.
Q: Where can I get <x equipment set/set pieces>?
A: Check the Store Guide page, as it catalogs every NPC store in /v/scape. If you're looking for something that has an incomplete table on the page, simply ask about it in global chat, or it might be on this FAQ too.
Q: Where do I get a pickaxe?
A: A bronze pickaxe spawns up two ladders on the top of the Lumbridge Castle gate. You can also buy every type of pickaxe up to rune in the Dwarven Mines under Falador from Nurmof. A rune pick costs 32,000 coins.
Q: Where do I get a hammer?
A: Buy it from the Falador general store. It's also a fairly common drop from imps.
Q: Where can I get a needle and/or thread?
A: Buy them from the crafting store on the eastern edge of Al Kharid.
Q: Where do I get a knife?
A: There are three easily accessible knife spawns. One is on the floor of the Varrock general store, one is on the floor behind Bob's Axes in Lumbridge, and the easiest one to get is on top of a crate inside the kitchen of Lumbridge Castle.
Q: Can I get to Karamja?
A: Of course, either from Port Sarim or teleporting with an Amulet of Glory.. The sailor at Ardougne will take you to Brimhaven too.
Q: How do I get into Shilo Village?
A: You need to complete the Shilo Village quest in order to get in. If you've completed the quest, you can pay Hajedy the cart-guy 10gp for faster entry. He's right near the boat destination in Brimhaven when you take the ship from Ardougne.
Q: How do I get into the Kharazi Jungle?
A: With the Legend's Quest out, you need to proceed a few steps into the quest to get into the jungle with a machete. Hope you meet the requirements to start it.
Q: How do I get to Piscatoris Fishing Colony?
A: Piscatoris is easily accessible without the Swan Song quest in at the moment, simply follow the instructions and map located on the fishing guide.
Q: How do I get to Lletya/the Elf lands?
A: I'll Lletya know. To get to Lletya, you need to complete the Underground Pass quest in order to go through the Arandar gates or through the Pass itself to get into the Elf forest. See this page for more info.
Q: Do bird eggs do anything?
A: See the differences page.
Q: What are Ecto-tokens used for?
A: You can use Ecto-tokens to buy various pirate-themed pieces of clothing or bolt racks for Karil's Crossbow at Patchy the Pirate and Ak-Haranu respectively in Port Phasmatys.
Q: There's an ironman mode? / What's that helmet icon I see on certain players?
A: /v/scape does indeed have an official ironman mode! In order to become an ironman, you must create a new account and proceed through tutorial island as normal. The very last NPC before you're sent to the mainland will ask if you want to change your ironman status. You can switch back and forth while you're still on tutorial island, but once you leave for the mainland the choice is permanent.
/v/scape's basic features for ironmen are; no trading with other players, and finite run everywhere instead of just the wilderness. However they can still complete quests such as Shield of Arrav and Heroes by just right-click+using the items they need to swap on another player. Ironman armour is also not available, as that's OSRS content as previously stated on this FAQ.
Q: What's with that Community guy?
A: /v/scape has its very own Community account! It is an ironman to prevent item theft, otherwise you are free to grind on it or do whatever you want with it.
ID: Community | PW: ayylmao
Q: I can run everywhere without my energy draining?
A: Run energy being infinite is a feature(tm). It makes agility only useful for shortcuts and faster energy regain as an ironman or in the wilderness.
-NOTE THAT RUN ENERGY IS NOT INFINITE INSIDE THE WILDERNESS-, so agility and energy potions are still useful.
Q: Can I edit the wiki too?
A: Anyone can help out if they wish. Simply create a wikidot account if you don't have one already and click the 'Join this site' button at the very top of the page pictured here for clarification so a site admin can verify you, then you can contribute whenever you please.
Q: What are the ::y text modifiers and yell colours?
A: Click below, no more sekrit klub:
