I just arrived in a new city. I don’t have a map. I don’t speak the language. I don’t know what time it is. And I have no idea why everybody is rushing around so much and where it is that they’re going to. What do I want to do? Go home. But, suddenly, a stranger appears and offers me an explanation to the city’s layout and then of the language and the schedule of the city’s happenings and then all sorts of explanations of peoples activities. I’m definitely staying. I have just described for you my experience into the world of RuneScape.

Without the help that is offered by those familiar with the complex and confusing world of RuneScape, certain frustration and retreat would have been inevitable. But the RuneScape help that was offered to me came as a great relief and a pleasant surprise for two reasons. One obviously regards the logistics that are needed to understand the game, but the other is a little abstract.

RuneScape is a community. Well, actually RuneScape is a really, really big community. And as with any big community its really easy to feel shuffled to the side, disregarded and unwanted. But, the extensive amounts of help that is offered by both the RuneScape staff and also by generous strangers is something that makes me want to learn more and be proud to consider myself part of the community.

It also makes me think about what it is that has led me here. Why am I so drawn to playing this game with countless strangers around the world. Well the game obviously offers great diversion, fun and a round challenge. But, when I feel as though I simply do not need to make any extensive searches in order to find someone willing to help with RuneScape, I feel that I really am where I need to be.