I have thought that question several times and my answer... i don't know. This sounds really nerdy but RuneScape has become a part of my life. Most people say that their marks would go up or their social life would increase but when you think about it, Runescape, compared to other games like WoW or Whatever, involves a lot of mathematics and goal setting. In runescape, you are in control of someone. The way that character trains, talks and acts is all a reflection of yourself. :) Sure i would have hundreds of hours back if i never played RS at all but its not like you were bored out your mind while you were using those hours. Sure you can say, "Oh, i can use those hours to play, or exercise or study" but really... with the time you spend on RS, you could have filled with something else. I for one am an Honour student From JK-9 and am extremely fit, as I am an Avid runner. I guess that last sentence was to all those who think that people who play rs have no life. If you read this, thanks for reading it. Now Check out my Newb stats