https://simplecast.com Hullo! I'm Will Miss It, a RuneScape addict and videomaker. I love the game's history and some times make fun of it. 2017-2026 rswillmissit en Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 12:50:56 +0000 https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4a235888-7ec9-438b-bb13-a3e9358b7f94/6890a767-b3cc-47f2-82dc-126aa8fb0b33/3000x3000/rswillmissit.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com episodic Hullo! I'm Will Miss It, a RuneScape addict and videomaker. I love the game's history and some times make fun of it. rswillmissit false https://feeds.simplecast.com/DZ_JqyMN documentary,games,gaming,pc,ps4,ps5,rswillmissit,runescape,video games,xbox dB Company archie@db.company 38ac6855-3519-4d10-9286-671a425bc9ca Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/was-dungeoneering-a-cancelled-jagex-game-YsTxDA8b Was Dungeoneering A Cancelled Jagex Game? rswillmissit 00:21:23 There's a conspiracy theory behind the minigame skill Dungeoneering. One that suggests it was never intended to be in RuneScape at all. Is it true, or is it the largest coincidence in the game's history? There's a conspiracy theory behind the minigame skill Dungeoneering. One that suggests it was never intended to be in RuneScape at all. Is it true, or is it the largest coincidence in the game's history? runescape, jagex, gaming false full 20 b94c2e85-d6fd-4a9e-9487-e70ce5e56ce1 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/runescapes-unwinnable-war-against-bots-_jYANlwM RuneScape's Unwinnable War Against Bots rswillmissit 00:16:32 Jagex has been in a 25-year long war against bots. 50,6 million bans later, it rages on in higher numbers than ever before. How many players are actually real? Jagex has been in a 25-year long war against bots. 50,6 million bans later, it rages on in higher numbers than ever before. How many players are actually real? runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 19 6b1da11e-2454-45b0-9ff1-5d3d37246b01 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/this-is-why-jagex-finally-deleted-mtx-ojP6SZcJ This is why Jagex (finally) Deleted MTX rswillmissit 00:22:55 RuneScape's Treasure Hunter was removed after 14 years of pushing its predatory gambling onto the playerbase. Jagex treats this as a "moral awakening" - a generous move that'll damage their revenue for the sake of game integrity. But their financials speak a very different story. RuneScape's Treasure Hunter was removed after 14 years of pushing its predatory gambling onto the playerbase. Jagex treats this as a "moral awakening" - a generous move that'll damage their revenue for the sake of game integrity. But their financials speak a very different story. runescape, video essay, video games, documentary, gaming false full 18 0375b2bd-1e3a-47d2-a73a-8ee0b7d07781 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/why-youre-playing-runescape-alone-OvRndcsH Why You're Playing RuneScape Alone rswillmissit 00:22:33 RuneScape was once a social titan in the MMO world. Today, you play it mostly alone. This is how two well-intended updates completely rewired the community's core identity - destroying the journey in favor of the destination. RuneScape was once a social titan in the MMO world. Today, you play it mostly alone. This is how two well-intended updates completely rewired the community's core identity - destroying the journey in favor of the destination. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 17 b291d675-ff33-4762-8107-72500be64dcc Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/times-when-jagex-messed-up-april-fools-tKHShI_t Times when Jagex messed up | April Fools rswillmissit 00:07:02 In 2019, an Old School developer added an infinite spawn of Twisted Bows outside the Farming Guild. Though this seems like a pretty messy mistake, it's far from the only game-breaking bug that slips through the cracks. In 2019, an Old School developer added an infinite spawn of Twisted Bows outside the Farming Guild. Though this seems like a pretty messy mistake, it's far from the only game-breaking bug that slips through the cracks. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 16 2e4aded7-9874-499a-898a-ef6c46cf9ec3 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/old-school-runescapes-hardest-clue-took-a-year-to-solve-DIDP4wj4 Old School RuneScape's Hardest Clue Took a Year to Solve rswillmissit 00:33:13 In 2016, the Old School staff released four clues that together would form a fifth, extremely difficult clue. Little did they know about the nightmare ahead before anyone could claim the fame and glory of Crack the Clue. In 2016, the Old School staff released four clues that together would form a fifth, extremely difficult clue. Little did they know about the nightmare ahead before anyone could claim the fame and glory of Crack the Clue. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 3 497db74d-87c9-4119-81db-4802a158f983 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/runescape-historical-timeline-1998-2018-Am6N8YH7 RuneScape Historical Timeline 1998 - 2018 rswillmissit 01:00:45 Nearly 21 years doesn't go unnoticed. This is the list of the most important events throughout the Runescape history. Nearly 21 years doesn't go unnoticed. This is the list of the most important events throughout the Runescape history. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 4 8a1aabd1-2354-4a86-b414-4a6104317e99 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/the-player-behind-runescapes-largest-cartel-qZBFexcj The player behind RuneScape's largest cartel rswillmissit 00:18:03 High-level runes were hard to come by prior to the release of Runecrafting in 2004. When the skill was released, Larryr was one of few with the possibility to craft double nature runes, allowing her to build an empire larger than anything ever seen in RuneScape. This is the story of one of the most influential female players in the games history, how she built her cartel from bottom-up to gain power, wealth and an incredible story. High-level runes were hard to come by prior to the release of Runecrafting in 2004. When the skill was released, Larryr was one of few with the possibility to craft double nature runes, allowing her to build an empire larger than anything ever seen in RuneScape. This is the story of one of the most influential female players in the games history, how she built her cartel from bottom-up to gain power, wealth and an incredible story. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 5 0b3137b8-e5df-4705-ba0a-5b9a2c904315 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/jagex-hired-runescapes-biggest-cheater-dPS3tFS7 Jagex hired RuneScape's biggest cheater rswillmissit 00:24:58 Jacmob stands out in RuneScape history as one of the games most controversial moderators. From bot developer to millionaire botting prince, he crashed his kingdom to join Jagex and defeat the very thing he created. Jacmob stands out in RuneScape history as one of the games most controversial moderators. From bot developer to millionaire botting prince, he crashed his kingdom to join Jagex and defeat the very thing he created. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 6 e042ecf8-2709-46b0-a5de-eab803026fa2 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/were-climbing-boots-a-jagex-conspiracy-lTg9J5l0 Were Climbing Boots a Jagex conspiracy? rswillmissit 00:23:23 In 2010, Jagex increased the price of Climbing Boots by just over 35,000% - causing the second largest price spike in RuneScape history. But in the hours after the update, news started to spread that a controversial merchanting clan had received news of the update the days prior - and profited heavily. Did Jagex really leak the price spike ahead of time? In 2010, Jagex increased the price of Climbing Boots by just over 35,000% - causing the second largest price spike in RuneScape history. But in the hours after the update, news started to spread that a controversial merchanting clan had received news of the update the days prior - and profited heavily. Did Jagex really leak the price spike ahead of time? runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 8 88732dfb-2780-415f-913a-b29f8b671658 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fate-of-runescapes-most-infamous-pker-1jCwSDDa The fate of RuneScape's most infamous PKer rswillmissit 00:19:55 Elvemage was one of many who in 2005 uploaded PKing showreels on the new video website YouTube. This legend rose to fame to become known as RuneScape's most famous PKing personality - until his dramatic fall in 2007. Elvemage was one of many who in 2005 uploaded PKing showreels on the new video website YouTube. This legend rose to fame to become known as RuneScape's most famous PKing personality - until his dramatic fall in 2007. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 7 35e46947-dc7d-4695-9b14-ecdacb113aa5 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/zarfot-the-player-who-popularized-tick-manipulation-5LUBc3b0 ZARFOT: The player who popularized Tick Manipulation rswillmissit 00:17:35 In 2009, Andrew Gower explained on the RuneScape forums how RuneScape had an internal clock which ticked at every 0.6 second. At the same time, a player was gaining attention for their extreme skilling methods. This is the story of Zarfot and the discovery of tick manipulation. In 2009, Andrew Gower explained on the RuneScape forums how RuneScape had an internal clock which ticked at every 0.6 second. At the same time, a player was gaining attention for their extreme skilling methods. This is the story of Zarfot and the discovery of tick manipulation. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 9 f57e4193-a75d-4e7b-b1a4-d6d5754323ca Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/this-player-moderator-turned-everyone-against-jagex-FzMDv_WK This Player Moderator turned EVERYONE against Jagex rswillmissit 00:17:29 When Jagex gets nominated for the 'Best Free to Play Game' category at the 2011 Golden Joystick Awards, the community champion Jiblix steps up to make it clear what the company is asking their players to vote for - creating one of the most infamous videos in RuneScape history. When Jagex gets nominated for the 'Best Free to Play Game' category at the 2011 Golden Joystick Awards, the community champion Jiblix steps up to make it clear what the company is asking their players to vote for - creating one of the most infamous videos in RuneScape history. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 11 74e6c419-4de0-4db5-b13e-1f80fc87e037 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/hijackers-stole-130-000-from-runescapes-richest-player-z1Vv9HRx Hijackers stole $130,000 from RuneScape's Richest Player rswillmissit 00:21:03 Chessy018 was RuneScape's richest publicly known person. Building her trading empire from scratch, she would grow into infamy through spending her wealth on wild amounts of rares and a player owned house like never seen before. Chessy018 was RuneScape's richest publicly known person. Building her trading empire from scratch, she would grow into infamy through spending her wealth on wild amounts of rares and a player owned house like never seen before. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 12 527a2bb4-0182-4c90-a17f-b22c8281956d Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/exposing-jagexs-largest-marketing-secret-_zw2yxch Exposing Jagex's Largest Marketing Secret rswillmissit 00:25:54 This april fools documentary investigates how Andrew Gower in 2003 put together a team to come up with a way to make the game appear more active for the release of RuneScape 2. What the team came up with would go on to fool millions of players for nearly two decades - all until one team member stepped forward and shared the story about the secret player accounts; modcoys. Due to the nature of this video, including the somewhat unfortunate upload date, I've made sure to link all sources below for you to cross-check and make your own opinion. Keep in mind the theory presented in the video is purely a theory and is not confirmed by Jagex (yet). This april fools documentary investigates how Andrew Gower in 2003 put together a team to come up with a way to make the game appear more active for the release of RuneScape 2. What the team came up with would go on to fool millions of players for nearly two decades - all until one team member stepped forward and shared the story about the secret player accounts; modcoys. Due to the nature of this video, including the somewhat unfortunate upload date, I've made sure to link all sources below for you to cross-check and make your own opinion. Keep in mind the theory presented in the video is purely a theory and is not confirmed by Jagex (yet). runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 13 9c0fa457-01c1-4daa-a5de-1056e017eba3 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/the-runescape-hijacking-hoax-of-2009-Qw0FI0cF The RuneScape Hijacking Hoax of 2009 rswillmissit 00:13:47 It's the end of 2009, and several threats pop up on various fansite forums about an upcoming hijacking wave. The notorious hacker MarshviperX have found an exploit, and will hijack 750,000 accounts on New Years eve. It's the end of 2009, and several threats pop up on various fansite forums about an upcoming hijacking wave. The notorious hacker MarshviperX have found an exploit, and will hijack 750,000 accounts on New Years eve. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 14 6f00fc06-5f14-4dbe-b465-73ead3bb47d3 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/a-money-exploit-only-for-runescapes-richest-rLK04IoQ A money exploit only for RuneScape's richest rswillmissit 00:12:11 In late 2008, a reward given with the hard Fremennik Achievements would create an overpowered moneymaking method only accessible by a thousand of RuneScape's richest players. How far can they go before Jagex notices? In late 2008, a reward given with the hard Fremennik Achievements would create an overpowered moneymaking method only accessible by a thousand of RuneScape's richest players. How far can they go before Jagex notices? runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 15 58d69e69-2fe8-45fb-a9c3-02badc6ae1b2 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/the-evolution-of-combat-a-runescape-disaster-F0AlT7f0 The Evolution of Combat: A RuneScape Disaster rswillmissit 02:53:43 The Evolution of Combat nearly killed RuneScape. Jagex's 2012 update remains the game's most controversial moment—but also its most important. This is the true story of how a disaster turned into one of the greatest comebacks in gaming history with the creation of Old School RuneScape The Evolution of Combat nearly killed RuneScape. Jagex's 2012 update remains the game's most controversial moment—but also its most important. This is the true story of how a disaster turned into one of the greatest comebacks in gaming history with the creation of Old School RuneScape runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 10 1d8755ba-a013-44fc-8b03-cda1393eb71d Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/how-a-player-stole-the-powers-of-a-jagex-moderator-xmAG2x_F How a player stole the powers of a Jagex Moderator rswillmissit 00:26:39 In 2011, the bug abuse group called HaxUnit lured Mod Chrisso to Stealing Creation. Here, they stole the one tool that should never be in the hands of a regular account; the rotten potato. This is the full story of its origin, theft and aftermath. In 2011, the bug abuse group called HaxUnit lured Mod Chrisso to Stealing Creation. Here, they stole the one tool that should never be in the hands of a regular account; the rotten potato. This is the full story of its origin, theft and aftermath. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 2 ad6f7764-0ea2-4c65-9bd6-16a384663b07 Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 archie@db.company (rswillmissit) https://rswillmissit.simplecast.com/episodes/the-falador-massacre-runescape-documentary-wjpIAP_W The Falador Massacre | RuneScape Documentary rswillmissit 01:00:27 June 6 2006 is a date burned into the minds of every RuneScape player. What should have been a day of joy and elation at Cursed You's House Party for becoming the first person to 99 Construction turned into one of fear and terror once the fresh hiscore-topper expelled several hundred players from their house. No one was safe as open world PVP - the deadliest glitch RuneScape had ever seen - saw people struck down from Rimmington to Falador, and even Edgeville. This is the story of the most famous event in RuneScape history. This is the story of Cursed You... and Durial321. June 6 2006 is a date burned into the minds of every RuneScape player. What should have been a day of joy and elation at Cursed You's House Party for becoming the first person to 99 Construction turned into one of fear and terror once the fresh hiscore-topper expelled several hundred players from their house. No one was safe as open world PVP - the deadliest glitch RuneScape had ever seen - saw people struck down from Rimmington to Falador, and even Edgeville. This is the story of the most famous event in RuneScape history. This is the story of Cursed You... and Durial321. runescape, video games, documentary, gaming false full 1