Was a little bored, so I decided to compile a list of the different character types in Runescape. I've also included a short description of them, as well as the views the other players have on these specific character groups.
The Overall Skiller - Used in other MMORPGs, the term generally refers to high leveled players who try to maximise all their stats. The Overall Skillers' all-round ability earn the admiration of the RS community.
The Level 3 Skiller - A term exclusive to Runescape, Level 3 Skillers are players who seriously train non-combat stats only. The ignorant half of the RS community generally isn't able to distinguish a bot or their fellow newbies from these type of players. On the other hand, Level 3 Skillers are still respected by many due to their dedication in sticking with low combat stats in spite of this being a handicap (a low combat level may make raising skills such as Agility quite difficult).
The Fighter - Level 120s with either low or mediocre non-combat stats fall into this category. Their ability to dish out high damage to their opponents make Fighters a particularly respected group of the RS community.
The Merchant - Players who constantly buy items and then later sell them for profit are labelled as Merchants. Being amongst the wealthiest of character classes, their riches have attracted both the jealousy and admiration of the RS community. Some of the more hardcore of these Merchants only focus on money making instead of stat training, and the great contrast between their immense riches and lousy skills heightens the envy other players feel towards them.
The Honour Playerkiller - Honour Playerkillers (or Pkers) live by a strict set of rules when in the Wilderness. Protection Prayers, teaming in non-multi combat zones and targetting vulnerable players such as Abyss Runecrafters are a big no-no for these warriors. The RS community generally respects people of this character type due to their willingness to limit their strength in order to "fight fair".
The Resourceful Playerkiller - In contrast to the Honour Pkers, Resourceful Pkers pay little regard to this unofficial set of Wilderness rules. They exploit every little advantage they have to defeat their opponents, but fall short of breaking actual Runescape rules such as luring and other acts of dishonesty. Much of the RS community, especially Honour Pkers, view this class with distaste.
The Scammer - Possibly the most hated of all character types, Scammers compromise their integrity for financial gain, and cheat other Runescapers out of their money. The rest of the RS community and the Jagex staff are always in a constant struggle to drive this band of players to extinction.
The Elite - Possessing the wealth of a Merchant, the might of a Fighter and the stats of a Skiller, the Elites are the most successful of players. Elites are not to be confused with rich Overall Skillers, as unlike the latter, the former dominates the top spots in the highscores(maybe top 200?) in multiple stats. Generally, the RS community holds them in high regard, but the few Runescapers belonging to this class have often been accused of being both proud and having an unhealthy obsession with the game.
The Roleplayer - A universal term in other MMORPGs which refers to players who actively try to become part of the game's storyline(s) and history. Roleplayers visualise themselves as their own Runescape avatars, especially when Questing. True Roleplayers actually speak and behave in character (such as the avoidance of slang for a game set in the Medieval Ages) all the time, but they are a dying breed. Feelings towards this group are varied, ranging from them being "geeky" or "fun". Many do not even know that they exist.
The Newbie - Clad in Bronze and other cheap equipment, Newbies are a common sight all over Runescape. There is much potential in them. Will they some day join the ranks of the Elite, or perhaps be reduced to a despised Scammer? The RS community generally looks down on Newbies due to their incompetence in the game. However, there are still many who take a more sympathetic approach and help nurture these greenhorns into fully fledged Runescapers.
I hope I was accurate on the details of these various groups. It's not very often I do little guides such as this. I guess I could've included screenshots to depict the typical appearance of these character classes, but I got lazy. Hope you enjoyed reading it anyway.
Stuff achieved today: Gained 300k Magic exp
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