We peaked at 340 players concurrently, each and every one of you getting to experience some history again. That's awesome and the only downside is the extra attention won't always be positive... let's not let that conversation take us away from a good day :)

Firstly to all new and returning faces, welcome to our preservation project!
PLEASE read the rules here. They are strict and will be a shock to modern players.

Learn some more about the project on our forums.

Let's clarify some common questions:
- What version of the game is this?
May 18, 2004. That's 1.5 months after first release. Basically, RSC + Rune Mysteries + Duel Arena + Treasure Trails + Big Chompy Bird Hunting.

- Where's the members content?
Beta is "f2p" content only. In a few months we will transition from beta to a full launch, unlocking the rest of the game for you.

- How do I pay for membership?
You don't! $0/lifetime, this project exists to preserve and share history for all.
The distinction between "f2p" and "p2p" is for historical context and preservation, not for profit.

- Will I lose my progress for launch, or ever?
Never! Your player character can be openly exported at any time and ran on your own copy of the server here. Everything you accomplish now will remain on full launch.

- Are you going to work on future 2004 updates, maybe even 2005+?
Exactly the goal. This is a progression server powered by an effort to openly preserve the game. When we cross a milestone to another year, the previous year will be copied and run as a fork while the main server continues on. If you want to stay in a previous year, you can. You do not have to restart from scratch to play in a future year.

- Are there really no skill guides, item outlines, or quest journals at this time?
Yes! They were added later in 2004. When we get to those later updates, you'll have them.

- How often do hiscores update?
They're set to run on a 30-minute schedule to reduce server load. This will be changed to on-logout at some point in the future.