RuneHQ A Tribute and Farewell
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A Tribute and Farewell

In Loving Memory

Celebrating 23 years of RuneHQ history
and the community that made it special.

More than a website: a home for adventurers, a library of shared knowledge, and friendships that reached far beyond the game.

A Tribute To

Deb & Gene

The hearts behind RuneHQ

Deb and Gene helped shape RuneHQ into a place where adventurers could learn, share, and belong. We honor their vision, dedication, kindness, and generosity, and the community built around those values.

Deb and Gene seated together, smiling at the camera.
Deb & Gene

“More than a website, RuneHQ was a home—and at its heart were two extraordinary people.”

Without Deb and Gene here to help us carry RuneHQ forward, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue the RuneHQ website at the end of 2026.

A Remarkable Journey, A Lasting Legacy

23 Years of RuneHQ

From humble beginnings to a trusted home for guides and friendships, these milestones remember the chapters that shaped RuneHQ.

  1. Humble Beginnings

    RuneHQ begins as a small idea built to help fellow adventurers.

  2. A Growing Community

    Players gather around shared knowledge, questions, and friendship.

  3. Guides & Resources

    Guides, tools, and resources support countless journeys.

  4. Platinum Recognition

    On 9 April, Jagex names RuneHQ one of the Platinum-level sites in its relaunched Fansite Support Programme.

  5. Friends for Life

    What began as a website grows into a community that cares.

  6. Through the Years

    The community adapts, supports one another, and stays connected.

  7. A Lasting Legacy

    More than two decades of memories, friendships, and shared adventures.

  8. The Final Chapter

    After 23 years, RuneHQ reaches its final chapter as the website prepares to close.

Memories from Across the Community

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2026 took everytbing from us

Jixlo

Nostalgic visitor

So many people learned so much and connected with others through this website and these cherished memories will last a lifetime.

Mr Moncrief

Visitor

RuneHQ is the first video game tips website I ever visited and was foundational to my childhood. It will be missed!

Jamie

visitor

Blessings. Much respect thanks for being here for us. <3.

woow too nice

Visitor

What can I say?

Years ago when I started making YouTube videos, I used RuneHQ to help me with the information I needed to make sure that not only was I following the lore of the game but also to make sure everything was correct.

I might only come and play now and again and am living my best life, but RuneHQ will always be in my heart!

Tehnoobshow

Youtuber

RuneHQ was my preferred guide site as a kid. Though it may have been overshadowed by the wiki in recent times, it will always have a fond place in my heart. Thank you Deb and Gene for supporting a place where the community can learn and share information, rest in peace. RuneHQ may be gone soon, but it won't be forgotten.

Razoriginal

Visitor

Thank you for being a part of my life growing up. All my late nights and long days started with a visit to this website 20 years ago. Im terribly sorry for your loss. Your impact you had on me and this community will never be forgotten. May the adventures continue in heaven. Amen.

Aquafreak7

Adventurer

Thank you from the adult me that utilised the resources you provided which helped me achieve 1,000s of hours of fun.

It saddens me to see the site go as it was a big part of life for a lot of people.

Once again, thank you for everything.

Ivan G

Just a normie

Runehq was my go to site for many years. For years whenever I was stuck in the game,I'd give runehq a visit and it would usually have the answers I need,or am looking for. It's sad that this website is being discontinued after almost 30 year's, it's almost as if a small part of me will die as well when the site goes down.

Christopher Fitzgerald

Guide reader

I used RuneHQ religiously starting in 2006. It allowed me as an underaged Scaper to understand and navigate the world of Gielinor when I couldn’t figure things out for myself (which was common)

Becoming a more competent Scaler helped me connect to my older brother who showed me the game in the first place, too. We are still close despite living thousands of miles apart and RuneHQ was the catalyst for this

I’ll never forget how much it helped me in my journey. Thanks RuneHQ!

Padaun

Visitor

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A Farewell to Our Community

Thank You

To our visitors, members, guide writers, donors, moderators, staff, and friends: thank you for every question answered, every guide improved, every discussion shared, and every friendship formed.

RuneHQ was more than a website. It was a community, and that was always because of you.

Although the site is closing, the RuneHQ Discord and clan will continue, giving the community a place to stay connected and carry on the friendships built here.

It's not goodbye, just a new chapter.

The Community Continues

Stay Connected

While this website chapter is closing, the RuneHQ community continues on.

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