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23 March 2006 - Reponsible gaming reminder

 

RuneScape is a fun, challenging, and exciting game which is very important part of the life of many people. More important to us here at Jagex is our players' well-being and safety while they play the game. We realise that a lot of our players can get very passionate and immersed in the game and we would like to take a time out to remind everyone to take care while playing. We have a whole section of our website dedicated to your safety and health which we would recommend you take the time to read; simply follow the Safety and Security guidelines link on the front page.

 

Whilst playing the game will mostly be a fun and rewarding experience there are times of great frustration involved with that fun, something which helps give the game the sense of challenge which we all know and love. The loss of items due to character death or the actions of other players can all be very disappointing but it must be kept in the context that without these setbacks the victory would not be as sweet. Always remember that this is just a game, that it should never become your life, and that you should always be making time for other activities such as your studies or job, and meeting your friends in real life. Also remember that if events in the game are getting too emotional then you should take a break from the game and do something less stressful until you're happy to return.

 

 

 

If you continue to feeling feel upset due to an in-game incident then we would recommend that you continue to take a break from the game and talk to someone. You could talk to a family member, work colleague, teacher or friend; whomever you feel the most comfortable with. There is also counselling available in most areas which can easily be found on the Internet or a local telephone directory. RuneScape will still be here when you return and will be filled with even more new content for you to enjoy.

 

 

 

We are aware that a small minority of players attempt to scam in RuneScape and we are continuously introducing new ways to protect you while playing and prevent scamming from happening. Already we have Customer Support, the player mods, Bank PINs, and the Password Support system in place, with more innovations being developed all the time. However all of these systems can only be truly effective if you work with them and use them regularly.

 

 

 

It is vitally important that everyone secures both their accounts and the computers which they use to play the game. To secure your account you should have a hard to guess password, a Bank PIN set in-game, and recovery questions set via the main website. Full details on how to secure your PC can be found in the Security Tips section of the main website. It is also important never to tell anyone your password, to share your account with anyone, or to enter your username and password anywhere other than the http://www.runescape.com website.

 

 

 

Whilst buying or selling goods in the game, always remember to read the second trade window as it shows everything that will be traded. Also always be careful and pay full attention to the game whilst in dangerous areas so that your character does not get killed and cause you to lose valuable items. This goes doubly so for the Wilderness where monsters and players can attack you. If you don't want to lose an item then the best thing to do is avoid taking it anywhere where you might lose it. Finally everyone has access to the Report Abuse button at the bottom of the screen so you can hit that button and help us remove the small minority of rule breakers who get in the way of honest play.

 

 

 

At Jagex we are fully aware that behind each character is a real person, many of whom put in a lot of effort and passion into their accounts. When someone in game is hijacked, scammed, or verbally abused it can seriously upset the person in real life and can sometimes lead to tragic result. This is why we not only put so much effort into improving the game content but also deterrents against breaking the rules. This is also why we will remove from play anyone found breaking our rules. RuneScape is not a place for a small minority to abuse other players. Jagex will continue to use all the resources at its disposal to ensure RuneScape stays a fun, honest, and enjoyable place for you to spend your time.

 

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23 March 2006 - Reponsible gaming reminder

 

RuneScape is a fun, challenging, and exciting game which is very important part of the life of many people. More important to us here at Jagex is our players' well-being and safety while they play the game. We realise that a lot of our players can get very passionate and immersed in the game and we would like to take a time out to remind everyone to take care while playing. We have a whole section of our website dedicated to your safety and health which we would recommend you take the time to read; simply follow the Safety and Security guidelines link on the front page.

 

Whilst playing the game will mostly be a fun and rewarding experience there are times of great frustration involved with that fun, something which helps give the game the sense of challenge which we all know and love. The loss of items due to character death or the actions of other players can all be very disappointing but it must be kept in the context that without these setbacks the victory would not be as sweet. Always remember that this is just a game, that it should never become your life, and that you should always be making time for other activities such as your studies or job, and meeting your friends in real life. Also remember that if events in the game are getting too emotional then you should take a break from the game and do something less stressful until you're happy to return.

 

 

 

If you continue to feeling feel upset due to an in-game incident then we would recommend that you continue to take a break from the game and talk to someone. You could talk to a family member, work colleague, teacher or friend; whomever you feel the most comfortable with. There is also counselling available in most areas which can easily be found on the Internet or a local telephone directory. RuneScape will still be here when you return and will be filled with even more new content for you to enjoy.

 

 

 

We are aware that a small minority of players attempt to scam in RuneScape and we are continuously introducing new ways to protect you while playing and prevent scamming from happening. Already we have Customer Support, the player mods, Bank PINs, and the Password Support system in place, with more innovations being developed all the time. However all of these systems can only be truly effective if you work with them and use them regularly.

 

 

 

It is vitally important that everyone secures both their accounts and the computers which they use to play the game. To secure your account you should have a hard to guess password, a Bank PIN set in-game, and recovery questions set via the main website. Full details on how to secure your PC can be found in the Security Tips section of the main website. It is also important never to tell anyone your password, to share your account with anyone, or to enter your username and password anywhere other than the http://www.runescape.com website.

 

 

 

Whilst buying or selling goods in the game, always remember to read the second trade window as it shows everything that will be traded. Also always be careful and pay full attention to the game whilst in dangerous areas so that your character does not get killed and cause you to lose valuable items. This goes doubly so for the Wilderness where monsters and players can attack you. If you don't want to lose an item then the best thing to do is avoid taking it anywhere where you might lose it. Finally everyone has access to the Report Abuse button at the bottom of the screen so you can hit that button and help us remove the small minority of rule breakers who get in the way of honest play.

 

 

 

At Jagex we are fully aware that behind each character is a real person, many of whom put in a lot of effort and passion into their accounts. When someone in game is hijacked, scammed, or verbally abused it can seriously upset the person in real life and can sometimes lead to tragic result. This is why we not only put so much effort into improving the game content but also deterrents against breaking the rules. This is also why we will remove from play anyone found breaking our rules. RuneScape is not a place for a small minority to abuse other players. Jagex will continue to use all the resources at its disposal to ensure RuneScape stays a fun, honest, and enjoyable place for you to spend your time.

 

 

 

 

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I reckon thats one very wise and sensible thing to put up there. the only reason i play runescape is wanted something to play, and my freind played so it seemed like a good idea. I dont have to be lvl 126 combat to be happy about my character i play to have fun. Sure it set goals and enjoy posting a little on these forums, but to tell the truth there are some really sad people out there. I spend 1 - 1.5 hours a day on the compputer on the game of my choice. I lead a social life and try my best at sport etc, usually by playing footbal (soccer) at lunch. Sure, i dont like being killed in the wildy with all my stuff with me, but for heavens sake IT'S ONLY A GAME. Jagex have don the right thing there to make sure that Runescape is what is what supposed to be, a fun game where you can talk to other people, do quests and have a good time.

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I reckon thats one very wise and sensible thing to put up there. the only reason i play runescape is wanted something to play, and my freind played so it seemed like a good idea. I dont have to be lvl 126 combat to be happy about my character i play to have fun. Sure it set goals and enjoy posting a little on these forums, but to tell the truth there are some really sad people out there. I spend 1 - 1.5 hours a day on the compputer on the game of my choice. I lead a social life and try my best at sport etc, usually by playing footbal (soccer) at lunch. Sure, i dont like being killed in the wildy with all my stuff with me, but for heavens sake IT'S ONLY A GAME. Jagex have don the right thing there to make sure that Runescape is what is what supposed to be, a fun game where you can talk to other people, do quests and have a good time.

 

 

 

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looks like a good reminder for most players...

 

 

 

Unfortunaly, most people who take the game really too serieus are people who don't read the news.

 

Or who don't have the attention to read all above.

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At Jagex we are fully aware that behind each character is a real person, many of whom put in a lot of effort and passion into their accounts. When someone in game is hijacked, scammed, or verbally abused it can seriously upset the person in real life and can sometimes lead to tragic result.

 

 

 

something must have happened i think. The way they have tragic result writen there.

 

Maybe a suicide because someone lost there party hat or blue mask?

 

 

 

 

 

If people didnt treat rs like a second life, it wouldent be a issue.

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I like this update

 

 

 

I notice when I am in the wild alot of people talk trash an say this an that, an I just ignore them then I kill them they start to pm me with " I hate you! Im gonna kill you! you noob!"

 

 

 

these people are sad.

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The people who should read this only have an attention span for two or three sentences max so this warning is worthless because it will never reach it's target audience. I guess it was a good effort though.

 

 

 

(Notice that my reply was condensed so that it only had two or three sentences... including this one?) :idea:

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It is sad that people do take to so serious. But as stated some people have no real life, and it is not always their doing.

 

 

 

In the thread sayin why (or guessing) there is inmature people making fun of the (so to say) dead.

 

 

 

If they really wanted to fix it, rid of the rares, make p hats junk again. Masks an so forth. To many scam in order to be rich, or have one (I had one for a bit an hated it lol)

 

 

 

Its more fun being poor an helpin people.

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Enter not into judgment with thy servant, O Lord, for in thy sight shall no man be justified, unless through the remission of all his sins be granted unto him. Let not, therefore, we beseech Thee, the sentence of Thy judgment weigh heavily upon him whom the true supplication of Faith doth commend unto Thee: but, by the succor of Thy grace, may he be found worthy to escape the judgment of vengeance, who, while he lived, was sealed with the seal of the Holy Trinity.

 

 

 

Live life the way you envision it. Live freely, and abide by your own consious. Strive for your own, personal goals and work towards the good of your fellow man. It is important for one to think, feel, live, and die freely. Those who pass otherwise shalt crush thy community with their burden.

 

 

 

Don't let gaming kill you. Let nothing kill you. If gaming is your main hobby or "favorite thing to do" then I say, enjoy it.

 

 

 

but let nothing kill you...ever.

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