thats because it isn't the runescape you remember..
crazy, right?

I know.
Just weird since its the "old school" but it has a lot of addons to make it feel more modern and user friendly

i mean, its been out for like 12 years
if they didnt modernize it & update it, shit would have been dead ages ago

You don't like when Whip was BIS?

I had a whip back in the day :0

no all my gp would end up disappearing at the sand casino

Want to come back to this comment. I've been on the account a few days and getting gp....wtf?!?!
I assume theiving is the way to go?

Ahhh I follow guides basic Ironman ones (hc is somewhat different) but yeah alot of people die to thieving early game aka me

Shoot okay, I may have to take a look into this. I'm still f2p. But still some things I am already looking ahead at and its scary to think about the gp I'll need...like even feathers for fishing etc.

Hc is a good choice. Ironman forces you to understand more of the game than a main does, imo. Plugins are good but don’t go overboard bc it really does make everything braindead. Gradually look into some, or join a clan. Even being an iron you can do content with other people. If you’re looking for an iron only clan, let me know. Co-owner of one that’s been running for over 6 years and has 400+ members, most of which are casual players and can help out new players.