I have a character that has been inactive for a while; the name on my friends list is now numbers. If I log in will I be able to choose another name, or do I have to wait for someone to take my old one?

 

This account is F2P.

Well, I believe the option to change your RSN is limited to P2P only.

 

However, if your name has reverted to numbers (i.e. #123456789) I think that means Jagex specifically reset your name as it was offensive/broke some sort of rule.

 

If this IS the case, I think you would be able to change your RSN despite being F2P.

 

 

Not sure, just speculating.

 

Have you, uh... tried logging in and changing your RSN on it? :P That would be a good start.

If you have not logged into an account in over a year Jagex will make the name available to other players, So log in using regular in game name and you will get a option when you log into change your name or keep it the same if the first name is stil available.

That is why you may see a larger amount of people with "rare" names.

But SerpentEye is correct, Jagex also does this with names that are offensive.

It has been over a year and the name was not offensive; I stopped using the account because I thought it was a bad idea to use my real name. I just did not want to log in and have the only option to use the old name. The account is standing on a copper rock.

If it has been over a year than when you log in it should give you the option to change name or use the old one (if not taken).