Spimuncular Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Don't raise your defence level. Too late. But it's only level 6 so I don't think the damage is irreversible. :P I played through the tutorial and ended up at level 8, then I met up with Arceus and danced around Draynor while playing with Toy Horsey's. Tomorrow I'm gonna cut down some trees! I like this game and will probably stick around for a while in order to get better at it. Thanks everyone for their help, and especially Arceus for being my 5am dance partner! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk Souls Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 While I am pretty sure pure accounts are really fun (I have plans to start a Zerker account in the near future), I don't think that your first account, when you are just starting to learn the ropes of the game is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homer205 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 To elaborate on the advice not to level defence. Many Pvp (player versus player combat) builds rely on having low defence (commonly known as pures). This is more of a specialised account type and I wouldn't recommend it for a first account style as it is more for fighting other players than general gameplay and makes the rest of the game more difficult in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad911 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 My opinion (just for clarification): The worst thing you can do when you're getting into gaming is to listen to other people. It's just how it is. Most people, when they find a game, will approach it with a certain type of personal motivation. Whether to conquer the game, beat other people, become the best, have fun, etc etc. Listening to other people right as you begin a game isn't the worst crime, but it's the worst thing you can do when you want to enjoy something. You should just wander mindlessly until you find something you like. If you really need help, just look at the website information guides. Just my opinion.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Bomber Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Just enjoy being a noob and not knowing what anything is or where anything is at. Those are the best days of Runescape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy_Accursed Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'm appalled that the first reply on this thread was that combat is runescapes 'main focus'.This is just not true at all; to Jagex's eyes the quests and the story are the main focus of the entire game as they are what drive everything forward. In terms of a player there are a vast array of options available, combat is one of these certainly but it is by no means the main focus unless you personally focus upon it. And I'd agree with the advice of just explore and find stuff out, there's plenty of guides on fansites to give you extra insight once you stumble upon something that interests you, people on a forum will generally just give you biased advice tailored to what they do in-game opposed to a general view where by you can w/e you like. As perfectly demonstrated by posts like 'runescape is combat focussed' and 'don't level defence' 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...
Fallstar Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I would suggest you complete the Lumbridge/Draynor Tasks, then do any quest that take your fancy. Cook's Assistant being the quintessential one to start with :P Asmodean <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quyneax Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I'd like to mention that it's fun to spend money, in RuneScape as much as irl, so if you have spare money, don't be afraid to buy something extravagant. Supporter of Zaros | Quest Cape owner since 22 may 2010 | No skills below 99 | Total level 2595 | Completionist Cape owner since 17th June 2013 | Suggestions 99 summoning (18th June 2011, previously untrimmed) | 99 farming (14th July 2011) | 99 prayer (8th September 2011) | 99 constitution (10th September 2011) | 99 dungeoneering (15th November 2011) 99 ranged (28th November 2011) | 99 attack, 99 defence, 99 strength (11th December 2011) | 99 slayer (18th December 2011) | 99 magic (22nd December 2011) | 99 construction (16th March 2012) 99 herblore (22nd March 2012) | 99 firemaking (26th March 2012) | 99 cooking (2nd July 2012) | 99 runecrafting (12th March 2012) | 99 crafting (26th August 2012) | 99 agility (19th November 2012) 99 woodcutting (22nd November 2012) | 99 fletching (31st December 2012) | 99 thieving (3rd January 2013) | 99 hunter (11th January 2013) | 99 mining (21st January 2013) | 99 fishing (21st January 2013) 99 smithing (21st January 2013) | 120 dungeoneering (17th June 2013) | 99 divination (24th November 2013) Tormented demon drops: twenty effigies, nine pairs of claws, two dragon armour slices and one elite clue | Dagannoth king drops: two dragon hatchets, two elite clues, one archer ring and one warrior ring Glacor drops: four pairs of ragefire boots, one pair of steadfast boots, six effigies, two hundred lots of Armadyl shards, three elite clues | Nex split: Torva boots | Kalphite King split: off-hand drygore mace 30/30 Shattered Heart statues completed | 16/16 Court Cases completed | 25/25 Choc Chimp Ices delivered | 500/500 Vyrewatch burned | 584/584 tasks completed | 4000/4000 chompies hunted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggiwhplar Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Ignorance is bliss in this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazhor Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 To be fair, I think you might find the community can be a lot more fun than the actual game at times! :P Like any game, just set yourself an objective and try to complete it...although if you're like me or a few of the people I know, you'll have a short attention span and move on to something else to do ingame! For example, focus on trying to get a certain item, completing a certain quest or minigame or even have a bit of fun trying to raise a few levels.And always remember that the community will help you with anything you need help with! Hope you have fun joining this game and community/family! :D Visit my blog! Click the madness for more madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spimuncular Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their warm welcome to both this community and Runescape in general. I feel truly welcomed to the world of video games, and thanks to your support I plan to stick around for a good while and keep perservering until I truly succeed. :) I am recording my progress in a Blog, which hopefully will offer a somewhat entertaining insight into the embarrassing misadventures of a total newbie. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadinko Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Use a maul for slayer Haha, I'm joking, but it's a very good point. When i first started playing I was using rune daggers over rune scimitars because I thought they were cooler. Every weapon (and armour) in RuneScape has it's own stats found in the worn equipment interface. Also, don't mage or range with melee armour on. Miseryism | Completionist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle drink Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I will give you 100k coins to start you off if you want I got my rapier :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceus Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I think she said she didn't want handouts ;). "Fight for what you believe in, and believe in what you're fighting for." Can games be art? --- My blog here if you want to check out my Times articles and other writings! I always appreciate comments/feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spimuncular Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 I will give you 100k coins to start you off if you want Thank you very much for the kind offer, but I'm trying not to take free stuff. I don't like accepting gifts in real life, so I don't see why I should be any different online. :) I've managed to earn my first 1million gold already. So I don't think I'm doing too badly. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest_Cape_K Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Wow, you did something in a few days that took me months to do when I started RS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spimuncular Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 I've killed a lot of cows ;) I also discovered that the trick is not to spend anything unless you earn a profit back from it; the only investment I've made that didn't instantly result in me earning more gold was my set of Mithril armour. I'm pretty quick at picking things up and I've had a lot of helpful advice from members of Tip.It who have added me ingame. I really appreciate the help and it's been fantastic meeting all of you so far. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPMC Mate Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Wow, I didn't make my first million gp for 3 months. You definitely are getting there quickly! Good luck! You can add me too if you want. I would say I am a pretty helpful guy. :) Really? Cause as I recall it was you who was the one cussing me at base. Also, re-read what you just said: one 15 second delay (which is an exaggeration to begin with) ruins floor times? You are beyond ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Paul Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Ok guys, I'm locking this since I think the OP's question is answered and the conversation is now more suited for Spim's blog. :) If anyone has any questions, please pm me. Working on max and completionist capes. 2435/2475 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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