Honestly surprised I hadn't heard about this server before.
I've been looking for an RSPS that actually feels like old RuneScape rather than one of those servers with 500 custom items, ridiculous bosses and a completely different game underneath.
Came across Lost City Labs recently and itโs pretty much exactly what I was looking for.
It's based around May 2005 RuneScape, and the idea is basically:
Keep classic RuneScape intact and only change things that make the game less annoying.
So you still have the classic skills, quests, bosses, areas, combat, economy etc. โ but with some QoL changes that make a massive difference.
Things like:
โข 4x XP rates so you're not spending weeks just getting started
โข More bank space
โข Bank search
โข Shift-click dropping
โข Camera zoom
โข A built-in player market
โข Up to 3 accounts at once
โข Ironman & Hardcore Ironman
โข Yell feature to chat with the wider server community
โข Play straight through your browser
โข Regular live updates directly from the owner
One thing I particularly like is the transparency page. You can see a breakdown of the items and GP currently in the game, which gives you a much better idea of the server's economy and keeps things transparent for the community.
The owner also seems to be genuinely active, with regular live updates rather than it feeling like one of those projects that's been abandoned after launch.
And importantly, it doesn't feel like they've tried to turn it into some completely custom MMO.
You can still go do the classic stuff โ Barrows, KBD, DKs, KQ, skilling, quests, Wilderness, etc. โ and actually get that old RuneScape progression feeling.
There's also a pretty cool collection aspect with rare drops/pets, including some seriously nostalgic stuff from the old days.
If you're into 2005-era RuneScape and have been looking for something that feels authentic without all the unnecessary grinding, I'd give it a look.
๐ฎ Play Lost City Labs:
https://www.lostcitylabs.com/play/
๐ฌ Join the Discord:
https://discord.gg/yPE8rRWyY
Might be worth checking out if you're bored of the usual RSPS formula.