Even simply OSRS GP reciting your fishing level while fishing for swordfish and lobsters at Musa Point/Karamja entertained you. It was a long process getting to and from Port Sarim, Draynor Village's bank (because it was the closest) and walking back to Port Sarim along with your fishing gear purchased from Gerrant and paying 30gp to go to a desert island so as to fish. You would sit there for hours searching for lobsters along with your lobster cage or swordfish using a harpoon and after offer them for a fair market price to make an income.
Maybe you were a miner and you'd go to Al Kharid or the Dwarven Mine to excavate the rare ores, smelt them in a furnace and make things for individuals to purchase. Or perhaps you had been a woodcutter and spent most of your times chopping Willows in Draynor Village and moving on Yews near Falador or east of the Grand Exchange at Varrock. The higher combat level and skill levels you had, the more you stood out from the others along with your pals. Although, it wasn't all about ability grinding.
Quests gave an incentive of after the whole Runescape story. If you were stuck, then you would search up a guide online on sites like Sal's Realm or YouTube or you'd simply ask another player to give you assistance. People were willing to help back and that is why Runescape's community was so lively and imperial.
The intriguing places and personalities you would meet throughout quests intrigued you and drew you towards the fantasy-side of Runescape. Then you thought knights and wizards were **king amazing when spoken about with friends and all you ever talked about was Runescape. Sometimes it took two weeks to complete quests but they always opened you up to new areas and opportunities that helped enhance your experience.
Too many amazing and unforgettable things occurred on Runescape I can't write about them here. But when Runescape 3 came out, you most probably distanced yourself from the game. The brand new add-ons and unnecessary features drew your attention away from a match you payed the maximum respect to for lots of years. It was a sad time but life moved on. It was as if you left your child in a vacant house with no one to care for him. But it had been for the very best, your time was over with Runescape also it was for most of the older players. Friends you met 6-8 years ago are currently 6-8 years old and are currently more mature than they were back in the early days. Time flew and you did cheap OSRS gold not even admit it.
