The_Bacon_Man Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I feel that it is really supposed to be interpreted as Rune Quest. Rune for the runes found throughout the game, both in the magical aspect and as in runes (ruins, folklores, explanations) of the gods. The gods and the backround of the world is partly explained due to histories in the knowledge base and are explained in quests. The second part is for Scape, or "scaping". I feel this translates into questing, and questing for knowledge of the runes and lores. Therefore, the many quests that explain the runes and storyline are what the game is named for. Runescape. I really don't think they called it Runescape due to runite armour, because due to the low levels required and the fact that they would not base a game around weak weaponry or armour. Tetris is about using the equal force of the working power to build up the glorious people's republic of Russia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJGM Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Runes, stones that ancient magiciens used to use to make magic spells. (True). Scape, like a landscape. Kinda stupid name IMO. My blog to *100cb F2P* :XD: Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decebal Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Runescape because there is runes needed for every combat class to be succesful (full rune, rune arrrows, magic runes) And Scape cuz, yeah you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xstompx Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 It isn't due to the rune the metal... that was introduced later. I was sick of seeing that, so I posted :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybrid2hell Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Run! Escape! Or the game will suck you in! I engineered this thread with precise variables that I know would cause lul-worthy flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Magic has been around since the game started, it was an original stat of course. However in the start of runescape, there were two types of magic. Alot of the early classic quests were magical based or had some sort of magical properties. Demon Slayer, Imp Catcher, Witches potion, plus areas like stonehendge below varrock, wizards toward near draynor most of the game's landscape and folk were affected by magic. Since you must have runes to cast magic, and the entire game is affected by it , it makes sense the LandSCAPE is affected by runes. "Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world."Abraham Lincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy_Accursed Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I thought rune was something elemental so I thought it was an UBER FANTASTICAL game but turns out it isn't. And its called Runescape but Rune isn't the best armor..? :? At one point it was... Considering there was at least 2 months between runescapes release and the release of rune armour this theory is bs anyway. Runescape is a clear reference to it being a scape of rune(s) Rune(s) being the magic stone Scape being a term meaning an area containting the affor mention word eg landscape a scape of land Operation Gold Sparkles :: Chompy Kills :: Full Profound :: Champions :: Barbarian Notes :: Champions Tackle Box :: MA RewardsDragonkin Journals :: Ports Stories :: Elder Chronicles :: Boss Slayer :: Penance King :: Kal'gerion Titles :: Gold Statue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xx_Flare_xX Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 they used Runes to ruin the landScape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomy Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I suppose runescape was based around "runetones" and the armour "runite" when it was still their project thing. Just, it expanded. Doomy edit: I like sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine naked men Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well, if you consider it as Run Escape, that's basically what Level 3's have to do to escape from the endless hordes of monsters... Like the level 5 Highwaymen... Or the Hobgoblins or Scorpions. They run a lot. But usually they don't escape, resulting in annoying topics on the RSOF. sleep like dead men wake up like dead men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisc6 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Its obviousley Run escape :uhh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFJ Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well Runes and Capes Merge it together Runescape Capes don;t have much to do with the game, though, so that seems slightly pointless...unless you;re joking. Then hahahahaha. Smiley for effect: :XD: Capes don't have much to do with the game? All I hear about nowadays is players spending 100+ hours on the game, trying to get some silly little item called a "Skill cape" Weird.Clever on Jagex's end, seeing as they named it 'RuneScape' years before they made Skill Capes. Nice job. I always thought Rune was about the Runite armor/weaponry, and Scape meaning Landscape. Clever indeed, seeing as how runite armor wasn't around when RSC started. Nice Job Siggy By...me! ^^ If you've got any tips on sig making, photoshop in general, or a recommendation on a good DSLR to get me started, pm me =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos_Reborn Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hmm, was it Andrew who came up with the name? Who probably thought of it some night that his game would be about exploring unknown lands, and since the name sounded good he sticked to it. Visit my Runescape comedy website, based on in-game screenshots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeones Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 A land of magic. Of course, this isn't always true when this is happening: 12-year-old boy on Runescape talking to a girl: cex plz. Girl that is really a man: OK. Give me 10k gp first. 12-year-old boy: (Gives money) k cex plz. "Girl": k. (runs off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmastocracy Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I think Rune signifies magic, and scape is an area of land. Together I think the name is suppoesed to give the impression of a Magical World or Runescape. Guide to Everything Fletching XBL: Karmastocracy[stumbleupon]* Sits on a mossy rock with a notebook in hand, observing the behavior of the specimens dubbed "Fanboys"~"Even when the odds are against you, even when the chance of victory is bleak and your situation looks hopeless, take a look at the horizon, and think back to what you have learned. You'll be filled with the confidence to take on the world." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salim123 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well Runes and Capes Merge it together Runescape Capes don;t have much to do with the game, though, so that seems slightly pointless...unless you;re joking. Then hahahahaha. Smiley for effect: :XD: Capes don't have much to do with the game? All I hear about nowadays is players spending 100+ hours on the game, trying to get some silly little item called a "Skill cape" Weird.Clever on Jagex's end, seeing as they named it 'RuneScape' years before they made Skill Capes. Nice job. I always thought Rune was about the Runite armor/weaponry, and Scape meaning Landscape. ya same i always thought it was rune for magic/armor and scape as in landscape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwreeTak Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 RuneScape I think is for Runes and scape is for landscape, togheter it becomes rune world. Add me if you so wish: SwreeTak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanotex Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Rune's Cape. :o D'oh :shock: There was once called a warrior named Rune, he was so famous he got armour and ores named after him. He also had a special cape and that's when Jagex made a game about him and called it: Runescape. :XD: They couldn't make Rune's Cape so they left out the ' and the space and you get Runescape. Gosh i'm smart. :ohnoes: ooh eeh ooh ahah, ting tang wallawallabingbang m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonis Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Someone was proably interested in runic writing, symbols on RuneScape's runes maybe have somthing to do with symbols in Runic alphabet? And somehow combine it with scapes... for example, log in screen, there are two columns with two scapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maghras Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I still stand by my name Rune's cause you cast magic and cape =X Runes Capes Think about it itll like BLOW YOUR MIND! Proud Mother Of Two GirlsProud Player Of Rune ScapeProud And Loveing Angel Maghras Strong As A Robot =X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coza_17 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I think its because of rune stones. Also because on the RS Login page, the word "RuneScape" is written on stones, and there are some burners making rune symbol shaped smoke. (Sorry about the bad explanation, but you know what I'm talking about. Do you? :-s ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maghras Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Well the Rune part is easy > > The name rune scape brings it out Theres Rune Letters runes we use for magic =X Proud Mother Of Two GirlsProud Player Of Rune ScapeProud And Loveing Angel Maghras Strong As A Robot =X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YokazenoKyoukan Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 i think it just means "Magical World" tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeda45 Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 "landscape of runes" although, i always runescape when a pker comes. If you jump into a river in Paris, you're insane. If you jump into a river in Egypt, you're in denial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeones Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 i think it just means "Magical World" tbh +1 Your sig and avatar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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