The Twitch streamer Pokimane is actually known for streaming games like Fortnite but recently checked out the MMORPG Old Runescape. Its community is known for its somewhat quirky humor and took the opportunity in the spotlight to showcase their best piece. Pokimane found it impressive.
This is what Pokimane experienced: The variety streamer Pokimane asked on Twitter whether she should play Runescape. The tweet received 19,000 likes, with the request that she should “Old School Runescape” play.
The version runs parallel to Runescape, but consciously on an older version – similar to WoW Classic.
When Pokimane was logged into the game, she apparently spotted 30 to 40 players and formed a phallic formation right next to her. The figures then moved synchronously to simulate movements.
On the mini-map, it becomes clear what the Runescape players intended to represent.
Pokimane’s reaction was a mix of astonishment and admiration. While she was careful not to say what she was seeing, she then spoke about it: “The mini-map … You guys have … Wow, that’s really impressive, I don’t want to lie.”
On reddit, where this is being discussed, they say: That is typical Runescape. However, the discussion raises the question of whether this was a multiboxer alone with numerous bots or whether a guild has come together to send a greeting message.
Fortnite streamers discover Runescape for themselves
What’s going on with Runescape on Twitch? Runescape is an MMORPG from 2001 – one would actually think that such a game is hardly relevant today. But Runescape has been experiencing a resurgence in recent years and has always had a vibrant community – especially on Twitch.
It is also an MMORPG that is played in countries where modern MMORPGs cannot be played due to technical reasons and is even important for the economy.
The popularity on Twitch is boosted by the fact that many streamers who have made a name for themselves with Fortnite have recently grown tired of the shooter. They are looking for new challenges and things with which they can entertain the fans. This leads them to Runescape.
Fortnite pro Tfue has also recently been seen in RuneScape, after qualifying for the World Cup in Fortnite.
Interestingly, the “old Runescape” is more popular than the new:
- Runescape ranked 93rd on Twitch games in May 2019 (805,000 viewer hours) (via twitchmetrics)
- Old Runescape ranked 26th in May 2019 with 5.1 million viewer hours.
Runescape is known for strange things happening. The Runescape community is considered unique and tough. This is something that the streamer Pokimane recently experienced.
