2001scape

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

Influence
- Later replaced by the Quest Points system.
- Used in order to enter the Champions Guild, which hosts the Champion's Store run by Valaine, as well as the closest source of Chickens to a range.
- Used to haggle with the silk trader and Baraek.

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	2 Water-Runes, 1 Air-Rune	22 XP
2	Burst of strength (spell)	Increases your strength (+5)	2 Body-Runes, 1 Earth-Rune	24 XP
4	Camoflauge	Increases your hiding	1 Fire-Rune, 1 Mind-Rune, 1 Body-Rune	52 XP
11	Rock skin (spell)	Increases your defense (+10)	3 Earth-Runes, 1 Body-Runes	42 XP
14	Wind bolt	A strength 2 missile attack	3 Air-Runes, 1 Fire-Rune	48 XP

Note: Numbers in parenthesis would not be shown, they are just a reference in the increase applied.

EvilMagic

EvilMagic

EvilMagic Spells

Level	Name	Description	Runes required
1	Confuse	Reduces your opponent's fighting skills	2 Mind-Runes, 1 Body-Rune
1	Thick skin (spell)	Increases your defense (+5)	2 Earth-Runes, 2 Body-Runes
4	Shock bolt	A strength 1 missile attack	2 Fire-Runes, 1 Air-Rune
9	Elemental bolt	A strength 2 missile attack	1 Fire-Rune, 1 Air-Rune, 1 Earth-Rune, 1 Water-Rune
12	Fear	Causes some opponents to retreat	3 Mind-Runes, 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.

See the main articles on the official RuneScape Classic wiki:
- PrayGood
- PrayEvil

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

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:

mudclient 38
- This is accessed through the Open RSC Launcher. It is a minimally edited and authentic back-step from the real mudclient 39.
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 based off of mudclient 38
- This browser based version can be found at: https://game.openrsc.com/play/2001scape/members

2001scape

Contents

Map