
In RuneScape Classic, players control a 2-D online avatar. Previously, to access Classic, an account had to be Classic-enabled - having played once within the dates of 3 August 2005 to 3 February 2006, or logged in during at least one of the two-week temporary open periods. Prior to this, there were several closing and opening period where the game became accessible to new players provided that they hold active RuneScape pay-to-play membership. RuneScape Classic closed indefinitely on 6 August 2018. Later on in that year, the Gower brothers and Constant Tedder formed the company Jagex. It was reworked, and released under the name of RuneScape as a beta on 4 January 2001. Although never released, Andrew rewrote it, set it out as a beta for about one week, and then withdrew it. When the idea of RuneScape first came into programming, it was developed under the name of Devious MUD. servers was removed hours after the closure of the game, and official RSC forums found on the RuneScape website were removed just days later. The section of Jagex's website where players could find access to Classic displayed only the veteran server (world 1) after the removal, however it was inaccessible even by veteran accounts, leading to speculation as to whether or not this was a visual glitch. The game is now inaccessible in it's official and authentic form through Jagex. It is not known if the game studio who curated the game, Jagex, intends to ever open up the servers again. RuneScape Classic servers were shut down indefinitely on 6 August 2018, at approximately 5:06 AM (US Eastern time zone).
MAP OF RUNESCAPE CLASSIC FULL
Since the space reserved for player houses was already full in Varrock, some space is given in Falador. 11 April 2001: Official map gets expanded to include the Kingdom of Asgarnia and gets key locations labelled.12 June 2001: Official map shows the location of jewellery shops, gem shops, crafting shops, armour conversion shops, fishing shops, and places where players could catch fish.24 June 2001: Official map shows quest start locations, as well as altars and the tannery shop.Unmentioned - the concept of player houses gets removed.

15 August 2001: Official map includes mining guild and the start of the Wilderness.19 December 2001: Official map includes Draynor Market & Bank, the second Varrock and Falador banks, as well as the Port Sarim jail.Unmentioned – the full island of Karamja appears for the first time. 25 March 2002: Official map includes Kandarin and initial member areas.17 June 2002: Official map includes Ardougne and surrounding areas.Around August 2002 (Hidden update): Official map includes Fight Arena and Port Khazard.25 September 2002: Official map includes West Ardougne and Gnome Tree Village.Although mentioning the inclusion of Tree Gnome Village, the new addition from the previous official world map was actually Tree Gnome Stronghold. 4 March 2003: Official map includes Yanille, The Tree Gnome Village and Tutorial island.Official World Map History Main article: Manual:WorldMap
