OSRS - When Should I Buy Membership
If you've ever wondered what the ideal time is to leave the F2P world and join the members' community in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), the most straightforward answer would be: now! However, we understand that taking that step can raise doubts. That's why we've prepared a guide with tips and goals you can achieve before making the final decision.
In our experience, players considering becoming members usually fall into two categories: the "Novice player" and the "Experienced player." In this article, we'll start by focusing on the experienced player, as it's likely that most of you identify with this profile.
Experienced Player
As an experienced player in the game, your goal is clear: to quickly reach the mid-game and end-game content in Old School RuneScape, and if you have the time to play intensely, the decision is clear: become a member as soon as possible!
Even if you've completed some or all of the free-to-play quests, I recommend following an "optimal quest route." These optimized guides will propel you through the initial levels, combining free-to-play and member quests. With just the first quests from these routes, you'll reach a combat level close to 30 from the start. The members' world offers exclusive areas, alternative training methods, and minigames that will accelerate your progress in various skills. These options add variety and combat the monotony of mandatory routines, which can be exhausting if done continuously.
However, reaching raids and high-level bosses takes time, even for efficient players. Unless you dedicate countless hours to the game, it will take you at least a couple of months to reach that point.
Additionally, many useful features and advanced game content are locked behind extensive quest chains. These quests require skills, and skills require dedication. In short, progress in OSRS demands time and effort.
Being a member unlocks a world of possibilities, but the path to advanced content is long. If you're willing to invest time and effort, membership is the first step towards an enriching and rewarding gaming experience.
If you're planning to become a member in OSRS, look no further. With just one CLICK, you'll be enjoying all the advantages of being a member in Old School RuneScape.
Novice Player
Before venturing into the vast member-exclusive content of OSRS, I strongly suggest you thoroughly explore all the free-to-play (F2P) quests. Completing these quests will not only prepare you for future adventures but also give you a valuable introduction to the unique mechanics of OSRS quests.
Unlike other MMORPGs, OSRS has a distinctive approach to quests. Instead of following a rigid structure, quests often begin unexpectedly by interacting with an NPC or by checking the requirements in the quest list. From there, you'll need to use your ingenuity to solve the challenges that arise.
The free content will allow you to familiarize yourself with this playstyle and decide if it suits your preferences. In addition to rewarding players with experience in various skills, OSRS quests unlock features that transform the gameplay experience. These can include exclusive equipment, new methods for gathering resources, side activities, and even entirely new regions.
You only get to be a complete newbie once. It only feels right that you should go through the true “new player experience” while you still genuinely can, and finishing every free quest up to Dragon Slayer is exactly that. Nothing in F2P hits as hard as slaying a dragon and unlocking the ability to wear your very first rune platebody.
A valuable goal before becoming a member is to reach level 40 in attack, strength, and defense. This will allow you to use rune armor and weapons, a significant milestone in early-game equipment progression. Experimenting with this gear provides a meaningful sense of accomplishment. Additionally, it prepares you for member content, where rune equipment remains useful.
The Bond, purchasable at the Grand Exchange in Varrock, offer 2 weeks of membership in exchange for 13-17 million gold. While tempting, trying to maintain membership exclusively with Bonds is a challenge, especially for new or casual players.
Earning enough gold for a Bond requires long hours of repetitive activities, diverting you from significant account progress. Although possible, the initial effort can be frustrating and unhealthy.
For most, focusing on enjoying the game and progressing is more advisable. Even at advanced levels, generating enough gold for Bonds requires skills and efficiency in high-level content