In Loving Memory

this website inspired me to get into programming. it is now how I support my wife and two children. thank you for everything you have done and all you have contributed to the RuneScape community - a source of such great joy!

RIP

Started in 2003 and still playing, i wouldnt be there if runeHQ wasnt here to help a generation of runescape player. without you the runescape experience wouldnt be the same you made it so much nicer to play this game and we the player truly love you and we will miss you. have a good life and thank you for guiding a whole community.

rsn: Element925

Where to begin...It's been a heck of a journey. All the crazy times we had in Ventrilo and TeamSpeak for Karaoke night and all the stories that we'll be able to remember years from now. I'd like to say thank you to everyone who gave everything they had for RuneHQ that being the community who took the time to put in guides and the Content Team as well, you all did and amazing job.

On a personal level... Thank you, Gene and Deb, for letting me be a part of the team as a Forum Moderator and Server Administrator for over 17 years, it will always hold a special place with me.

I remember getting the link to RuneHQ from a kid at my elementary school. I greatly looked up to him because he was "so good" at the game - but with RuneHQ guides and tips I also started progressing faster and faster. Thank you for the memories!

Runehq will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up using the site religiously and it helped foster my lifelong love for Runescape. All good things eventually come to an end but this one stings above most others. The website may be closing but our memories shall carry on!

Wow, what an announcement. Although I have moved on from RuneHQ, I still remember some of my time fondly, including how the close-knit group of friends that I still have today came to be. I joined RuneHQ Forums and community shortly after Gene passed away, not really understanding his legacy or how truly important he was to the community.

That was back in 2014, shortly before notable people like Sirius joined. This was after having used RuneHQ since around 2005/2006. Maybe a year later, I applied to become a Content guy and edit some of the guides on the site. Soon after I joined the staff, I put myself in the position to edit the OSRS side of guides, as I really enjoyed what the Old School side of the game had to offer. I did this for quite a bit and also integrated myself more within the community. Though it was on the tail end, I poked around the IRC channels, having fun with the custom bot stuff that was created for it, and seeing the rich history. Ultimately, I ended up joining the Chat Mod team, which was inspirational for creating the original Discord and getting that up and running.

Though things didn't end the way I wished, I loved being a part of the community and wished it the best. It is sad to see another site go, but I am glad that life continued to move on and look semi-bright. Thank you to the people that kept everything alive.

I started Runescape back when Runescape Classic was the current Runescape.

During RS2, I decided to try and get all the quests done. I couldn't have done it without RuneHQ. I am very devastated at the news of its sunset. Love you all, and wish you the very best!

Runescape was a huge part of my childhood, and RuneHQ was my go-to for any and all help I needed. Thank you for all of your work and dedication.

What a journey, this was my main go to for quest guides back when I was 10 years old when I no clue how an MMO functions. RIP Gene & Deb!