matt2

I think it's really personal choice.... if you think you would like to give them a newcomer map, then you should bring some with you. If some people can't be bothered, they should just teach them how to use the real map. Actually we should probably be teaching everyone how to use the World Map, eventually they are going to need it for the quests. ~Matt :)

Hey, I think this is a really good idea, but I think we really need to enforce the fact that we are just doing this to help get them on their feet, and that they shouldn't beg for items. We should also reccomend the knowledge base to them, because there are so many things that one can find out from it when they are a new player. Remember not to advertise websites in Runescape. Even saying "You should go to Tip.it for some help" can get you banned. The best thing to do is refer them to the knowledge base. I would come, but the times are a bit off for me. 6am on a Sunday and 6am on a Monday, so I don't think I will be able to make it. Instead of giving them basic items such as tinderboxes, fishing nets etc, I think it might be a better idea to take them to the places where they respawn - for example a fishing net respawns beside the Fishing tutor just south of Lumbridge, because eventually they are going to lose their gear, and we don't really want them going back around asking people for more items etc. Anyway, I think this is a great cause, and I would come if I could, but I can't :( Hopefully I can make it to another event if the times are more suitable. ~Matt