Old School RuneScape has a rich history, and every veteran player can remember the noob days—those awkward and often hilarious moments when we had no idea what we were doing. If you're one of those players who started in the early days, there's a good chance you experienced some (or all) of these classic noob moments. Here's a countdown of the top 10 things that we all did as noobs in OSRS.

10. Buying GF in the Grand Exchange

Ah, the infamous "GF" scam. For some odd reason, back in the day, it seemed like every noob had a burning desire to find a girlfriend—or at least pretend to. Many players—typically younger—fell into the trap of buying "GF" in the Grand Exchange with cheap RuneScape gold.But here's the kicker: You never actually got anything for it, except maybe a chuckle from a more experienced player. As strange as it sounds now, it was a part of the OSRS landscape back in the early 2000s.

And don't get me started on the "faking being a girl" trick! Some players would claim they were female, hoping to get free items or attention. While it was certainly a thing back in the day, I don't see it much anymore. Thank goodness.

9. Asking "Where is Lumbridge?"

We all remember that feeling of getting lost in the vast world of Gielinor. As a noob, it seemed like everything was so far away and confusing. Many players, in a panic, would ask in the chat: "Where is Lumbridge?" or "Where's Varrock?" even though the places were only a few tiles away.

While some of us took to Google for answers or to watch video guides, it wasn't uncommon to see new players asking others to "take them to Lumbridge." The real kicker? After getting directions, some would still ask, "Can you just come show me?" and get logged out in frustration. Ah, the struggle!

8. Claiming Your Main was Level 254

Ah, the good old flex. "My main is level 254!" we would proudly declare in chat, trying to impress other players with our non-existent high-level characters. The truth was, most players had no idea about stats, and max level was just something they hoped to achieve one day. A level 120 was the dream back then, so a level 254? Totally a myth, but it made us feel tough.

It was all about the bragging rights—even if we were lying. The best part was when someone actually challenged us, and we had to make a hasty exit.

7. Being Challenged in the Wilderness and Bailing Out

Speaking of challenges, who hasn't been dared to fight in the Wilderness? The pride of youth made many of us accept challenges, only to chicken out at the last minute. We'd say things like, "I'll be right there, just let me grab my gear," only to log out or teleport away once the challenge was too real.

The "noob logout" became infamous. We couldn't bear the thought of losing our steel scimitar to some high-level player. Even if we ran to the Wilderness, we'd find some excuse to bail out and never return. It was a true rite of passage for many players.

6. Spamming Zesma's Private Chat

Zesma was a god back in the day. The first player to hit 99 stats, Zesma was the ultimate Runescape celebrity. Many players, including myself, would spam his private chat whenever he logged in, desperately hoping for a response or to see him online.

Little did we know, Zesma was just another player, but to our naive eyes, he was a god among mere mortals. When Zesma would log out, you could almost hear the collective disappointment of the masses. The myth of Zesma was alive, and everyone wanted a piece of it.

5. Asking About Items You Didn't Know Existed

When you're a noob, there are a ton of things you don't know. "What is that shield you're using?" or "How did you get that sword?" were questions you'd often ask more experienced players. One example? The Anti-Dragonfire Shield from the Dragon Slayer Quest.

At the time, the item seemed so rare and elusive. Asking others about it was a common noob behavior, and if you were lucky, they'd point you in the right direction. Same went for items like Silverlight, which seemed like an epic weapon—until you realized it was just for a quest.

4. Flicking Your Private Chat On and Off

This is a classic. Back in the day, players would constantly flick their private chat settings on and off to annoy their friends. Every time a player would log in or out, their friends would get that little pop-up notification.

While it might seem harmless now, back then it was a way to frustrate your buddies and cause a little harmless chaos. If you were the one flicking the switch, you knew it was annoying, but hey, it was all part of the noob experience.

3. Luring Other Players into Dangerous Situations

It wouldn't be a list of noob mistakes without a little bit of luring. A classic trick was to take new players to places like Drainer Manor and let them get killed by the tree spirit. Or even worse, dragging them into the Wilderness with promises of loot, only to kill them when they least expected it.

I once even tricked my own brother into the Wilderness, where I slowly killed him with a maple bow, all for a bit of loot. Not my proudest moment, but definitely one of the ultimate noob moves.

2. Thinking Useless Items Made You Rich

We all had that one item we thought would make us a fortune. For some, it was Chef's Hats or Polished Buttons from stealing from ham members. It felt like a huge victory when we obtained these "rare" items, thinking we were rolling in the gold.

But in reality, these items were absolutely worthless and were quickly discarded as we grew into seasoned players.

1. Begging for Free Stuff

Ah, yes. The ultimate noob move—asking for free stuff. We've all been there. In the early days, it felt like the right of passage to beg seasoned players for free GP or items, only to be told to "get lost, noob."

But what would we do? Report them for calling us a noob, of course! And then the circle of noob pride would continue. "I'm level 673! You're just jealous." And, just like that, the cycle continued for every new player coming into the game.

Conclusion: Nostalgia for the Noob Days

Looking back, the noob days in OSRS were full of cringe-worthy moments, but they were also some of the most fun. As we look back on these experiences, we can't help but laugh at ourselves for the things we used to do. Whether it was begging for free stuff or pretending to be an experienced player, we all had our moments. But no matter how noobish you were, we all grew from it and became part of the OSRS gold community, each with our own unique stories to tell.

What about you? What noob moments do you remember the most? Let us know in the comments!