Well I've been playing RS since 2001, I don't play much anymore but I can say for a fact it is more individualistic, and I applaud that observation greatly. I was avidly involved in the clan system, fought in major wars like Barbarian village and the Al Kharid war where I layed down my life for King Sabre (hahaha, Good Times). With so many servers I don't think such things are possible anymore. I started RS with the help of a kind fellow named Chip and I was given bronze chainmail and leggings, and was helped along the way by so many people, given many helpings, etc. I won't go on about my RS history, but I am glad you made that observation.