How to Become an Empire Builder on RuneScape

In the ten years plus since it exploded onto the Internet, RuneScape has captured the imagination of millions of role-playing gamers. The Guinness Book of World Records has even recognized RuneScape as the most popular free MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game). Unlike other similar games, RuneScape has no cheats or ways to sidestep the usual methods of creating a rich and powerful avatar.

This does not mean however that there aren't legitimate ways to strike it rich in the virtual world of RuneScape. Many of these money-making practices can only be accessed by role players who pay up for the privilege of using them. Nonetheless, though, there are several strategies available to gamers who play for free that enable to create an empire that would make Rockefeller proud. Those who know these tricks of the trade are able to compile millions every day. It won't happen for you overnight, but with a mix of time, effort and practice, you can get to that point also.

Before studying these techniques, there are two pitfalls you should be aware of while building your wealth on RuneScape. Much as in the real world, you have to watch out for scam artists, who are looking to relieve you of your hard-earned lucre. The old adage of if it sounds too good to be true, it is, is definitely applicable here. Also, begging on RuneScape will get you nowhere. It's just not worth your time.

And now, on to our main attraction here, how to hit the jackpot in RuneScape. A basic tip that is rarely used involves the creation of air runes. While most players are able to get their avatar to do this, many don't realize that upon reaching a particular level, your ability to generate runes will increase dramatically even with the same amount of essences. For instance, if you possess 10 rune essences on the first level, you end up with the same number of air runes. But at a certain point in the game, you gain the capacity to produce 100 air runes from those exact 10 essences. That's not a misprint. Yes, once you "level up" enough, you will be able to duplicate your profits by a factor of ten.

The old saying goes that if you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. In RuneScape, fishing can do far more than that. Practice makes perfect with this tip, as the more you cast your line, the higher level you will attain. Consequently, you'll be bringing in bigger and bigger catches in no time. To maximize your earnings from fishing, don't sell your goods raw. By cooking the fish, you will reap even larger monetary rewards. Initially, you'll overcook and burn some, but before long you'll have it down pat and start seeing your wealth multiply.

In games like RuneScape, combat is typically inevitable, but if you are looking to build your wealth and power base, then avoid fights as much as possible. As a player using a free account, you'll soon discover that combat just doesn't yield much of use, not nearly as much as putting more time in bankrolling your burgeoning empire. The tools of war cost money and even in RuneScape, money doesn't grow in trees. Make peace, not war and watch your profits take off.

Once you have "made it" in RuneScape, you'll find time for other pursuits in the game. Yes, even waging war on your neighbors. But applying the time and effort to build wealth will enable to get more enjoyment out of the game in the long run.

*MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game), Wikipedia.com

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