Why was my RuneScape account reset?

If you logged in to OSRS (Old School) and haven't played there before on this account, you have to start from scratch. When OS was created you could use your existing account but all stats are reset as though you're a new player.
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Why did RuneScape delete my account?

From my experience with MMOs, accounts are usually deleted after 1 year of inactivity. For subscription-based MMOs, it's 1 year after the subscription ended.
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How do I reactivate my RuneScape account?

First, go to the official RuneScape support center. You can find it through this link: https://support.runescape.com/hc/en-gb Alternatively you can go to runescape.com and click the "Support" button at the top right corner of the page. Now you can fill out the form and hopefully get your old account back :D.
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Does Old School RuneScape have my old account?

Unionhawk's answer is correct. Oldschool Runescape (often called OSRS, or Runescape 2007) is completely separate from Runescape (commonly called RS3, Runescape 3, or EoC). When you use your "old" Runescape login information on Oldschool Runescape for the first time, you will start a new account on Tutorial Island.
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How do I find my lost RuneScape account?

If you have access to your registered email, you can recover your login through self-service:
  1. Head to Forgotten login.
  2. Enter your registered email address and hit 'Recover'
  3. Check your email for the login information for all associated accounts.
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My 15 Year Old RuneScape Account Got Reset



Does Jagex delete old accounts?

Jagex said this was to ensure those who have invested time in the game have a head start over newcomers. This doesn't mean Jagex is deleting old accounts, the developer stressed. Rather, it's just removing character names from dormant accounts and making them available again.
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Can I play OSRS with my RS3 account?

To RuneScape, or Old School RuneScape, that is the question. A single RuneScape account gets you access to two versions of the game, each with their own separate character profiles. Handy if you ever feel like a change of pace, scenery, or game modes.
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When did RuneScape delete old accounts?

RuneScape developer Jagex has announced that it will shut down RuneScape Classic on August 6, 2018, ending support for the early online game nearly 17 years after its first launch.
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Can I transfer my account to old RuneScape?

Old School Runescape accounts are entirely separate from the RS3 accounts. Every player had to start fresh in OSRS when it was created. You can still use the same log-in information as the RS3 character, but nothing in-game is connected between the two game versions.
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How long will RuneScape last?

After 17 years, RuneScape Classic, the original version of the online game, will shut down. The creators have shared the news three months in advance so that players have time to say goodbye. The multi-user game, set in a fantasy world, was released in 2001 and will stop running at 8am on 6 August, 2018.
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How do I unban my RuneScape account?

How To Get Unbanned From RuneScape
  1. Visit the RuneScape Support page.
  2. Select Banned under Has your account been banned or muted.
  3. Select Yes under Can you log in to your account—but if you can't, you will need to recover your account first by selecting No and proceeding as follows:
  4. Click Can't log in to recover your account.
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How do I get rid of my banned RuneScape account?

To disable your RuneScape account, you will need to send an email request to Jagex support. There is no option in deleting or disabling your RuneScape account via the platform. It will take an email and several waiting days for your account to delete.
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Is buying gold on RuneScape illegal?

Penalties For Getting Caught Buying Gold

As we have already mentioned, Jagex won't ban you for buying gold and will penalize you in other ways. If you are caught either selling or buying gold, the most likely thing that will happen is that all the gold that you bought will be taken away from you.
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Will RuneScape ever shut down?

RuneScape developer Jagex has announced that it will shut down RuneScape Classic on August 6, 2018, ending support for the early online game nearly 17 years after its first launch.
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Can RuneScape detect bots?

The system that RuneScape currently uses to detect bots is called Botwatch. This system was introduced to the game in September of 2012. Along with this bot detection system, Botany Bay was also released.
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Is RuneScape offline?

The game is MMORPG as it has been for 20 years. The amount of Dev time required to make an offline version work would be astronomical and unfeasible. There isn't, but there's an ironman mode where you its the most singleplayer mode you can get.
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How do I make multiple RuneScape accounts on one email?

Use the same login email for different accounts
  1. Add a plus at the end of your username. You can add a plus (+) after your username followed by any number or word:
  2. Use @googlemail.com instead of @gmail.com. Both the gmail.com and googlemail.com domains work interchangeably.
  3. Add full stops to your username.
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Is RuneScape Worth Playing 2021?

Absolutely, RuneScape is still as popular as ever with well over 100,000 concurrent players typically online at peak times during the day. Over 295 million accounts have been created over the last 20 years and while many might be inactive today, a great portion of those are still going strong.
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What is better OSRS or RS3?

I tried OSRS, and it was quite nostalgic. I've played RS3 for about a month now, it's really good. RS3 has better graphics, combat, and more things to do. Don't get me wrong, osrs still has its charm, but I personally prefer RS3.
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