Tutorial Island/Transcript

Guide

 * Welcome to RuneScape!
 * Guide: Welcome to the world of runescape [sic]
 * Guide: My job is to help newcomers find their feet here [sic]
 * Player: Ah good, let's get started [sic]
 * Guide: when [sic] speaking to characters such as myself [sic]
 * Guide: Sometimes options will appear in the top left corner of the screen [sic]
 * Guide: left [sic] click on one of them to continue the conversation [sic]
 * So what else can you tell me?
 * Player: So what else can you tell me?
 * Guide: I suggest you go through the door now [sic]
 * Guide: There are several guides and advisors on the island [sic]
 * Guide: Speak to them [sic]
 * Guide: They will teach you about the various aspects of the game [sic]
 * Use the quest history tab at the bottom of the screen to reread things said to you bv ingame characters [sic]
 * Click here to close window
 * What other controls do I have?
 * Player: What other controls do I have?
 * Guide: I suggest you go through the door now [sic]
 * Guide: There are several guides and advisors on the island [sic]
 * Guide: Speak to them [sic]
 * Guide: They will teach you about the various aspects of the game [sic]
 * Use the quest history tab at the bottom of the screen to reread things said to you bv ingame characters [sic]
 * Click here to close window

Searching the cupboard
 * You search the cupboard, but find nothing [sic]

controls guide

 * controls guide: Hello I'm here to tell you more about the game's controls [sic]
 * controls guide: Most of your options and character information
 * controls guide: can be accesed by the menus in the top right corner of the screen
 * controls guide: moving your mouse over the map icon
 * controls guide: which is the second icon from the right
 * controls guide: gives you a view of the area you are in
 * controls guide: clicking on this map is an effective way of walking around
 * controls guide: though if the route is blocked, for example by a closed door
 * controls guide: then your character won't move
 * controls guide: Also notice the compass on the map which may be of help to you
 * Player: Thankyou [sic] for your help
 * controls guide: Now carry on to speak to the combat instructor

Combat instructor

 * Combat instructor: Aha a new recruit[{sic}}
 * Combat instructor: I'm here to teach you the basics of fighting
 * Combat instructor: First of all you need weapons
 * The instructor gives you a sword and shield
 * Combat instructor: look after these well
 * Combat instructor: These items will now have appeared in your inventory
 * Combat instructor: You can access them bv selecting the bag icon in the menu bar
 * Combat instructor: which can be found in the top right hand corner of the screen
 * Combat instructor: To wield your weapon and shield left click on them within your inventory
 * Combat instructor: their box will go red to show you are wearing them
 * When you have done this speak to the combat instructor again [sic]

Talking to the Combat instructor again, without wearing anything
 * Combat instructor: You need to wield your equipment
 * Combat instructor: You can access it bv selecting the bag icon
 * Combat instructor: which can be found in the top right hand corner of the screen
 * Combat instructor: To wield your weapon and shield left click on them within your inventory
 * Combat instructor: their box will go red to show you are wearing them
 * When you have done this speak to the combat instructor again [sic]

If you dropped, or wore the gear (shield, sword or both)
 * Combat instructor: Today we're going to be killing giant rats
 * Rat: squeek
 * Combat instructor: move your mouse over a rat [sic] you will see it is level 7
 * Combat instructor: You will see that it's level is written in green
 * Combat instructor: If it is green this means you have a strong chance of killing it
 * Combat instructor: creatures with their name in red should probably be avoided
 * Combat instructor: As this indicates they are tougher than you
 * Combat instructor: left click on the rat to attack it

Killed the rat
 * Well done you've killed the rat
 * Now speak to the combat instructor again

Talking to the Combat instructor again afterwards
 * Combat instructor: Well done you're a born fighter
 * Combat instructor: As you kill things
 * Combat instructor: Your combat experience will go up
 * Combat instructor: this expereince will slowly cause you to get tougher
 * Combat instructor: eventually you will be able to take on stronger enemies
 * Combat instructor: Such as those found in dungeons
 * Combat instructor: Now contine [sic] to the building to the northeast

Attempting to attack the rats again
 * That's enough rat killing for now

Cooking
Attempting to go to the next section without talking to the cooking instructor
 * You should speak to a cooking instructor before going through this door

Talking to the instructor first time, or without raw meat cooking instructor: First you need something to cook
 * cooking instructor: looks like you've been fighting
 * cooking instructor: If you get hurt in a fight
 * cooking instructor: You will slowly heal
 * cooking instructor: Eating food will heal you much more quickly
 * cooking instructor: I'm here to show you some simple cooking
 * the instructor gives you a piece of meat
 * cooking instructor: ok cook it on the range
 * cooking instructor: To use an item you are holding
 * cooking instructor: Open your inventory and click on the item you wish to use
 * cooking instructor: Then click on whatever you wish to use it on
 * cooking instructor: In this case use it on the range

Talking to the instructor again, with the raw meat in inventory
 * cooking instructor: looks like you've been fighting
 * cooking instructor: If you get hurt in a fight
 * cooking instructor: You will slowly heal
 * cooking instructor: Eating food will heal you much more quickly
 * cooking instructor: I'm here to show you some simple cooking
 * cooking instructor: I see you have bought your own meat
 * cooking instructor: good stuff
 * cooking instructor: ok cook it on the range
 * cooking instructor: To use an item you are holding
 * cooking instructor: Open your inventory and click on the item you wish to use
 * cooking instructor: Then click on whatever you wish to use it on
 * cooking instructor: In this case use it on the range

Attempting to cook the meat first time
 * You cook the meat on the stove...


 * You accidentally burn the meat
 * sometimes you will burn food
 * As your cooking level increases this will happen less
 * Now speak to the cooking instructor again

Talking to the cooking instructor after burning, but before cooking it right
 * Player: I burnt the meat
 * cooking instructor: Well I'm sure you'll get the hang of it soon
 * cooking instructor: Let's try again
 * cooking instructor: Here's another piece of meat to cook

Attempting to cook the meat second time
 * You cook the meat on the stove...


 * The meat is now nicely cooked
 * Now speak to the cooking instructor again

Talking to the cooking instructor again after successfully cooking
 * Player: I've cooked the meat correctly this time
 * cooking instructor: Very well done
 * cooking instructor: Now you can tell whether you need to eat or not
 * cooking instructor: look in your stats menu
 * cooking instructor: Click on bar graph icon in the menu bar
 * cooking instructor: Your stats are low right now
 * cooking instructor: As you use the various skills, these stats will increase
 * cooking instructor: If you look at your hits you will see 2 numbers
 * cooking instructor: The number on the right is your hits when you are at full health
 * cooking instructor: The number on the left is your current hits
 * cooking instructor: If the number on the left is lower eat some food to be healed

Talking to the cooking instructor again
 * cooking instructor: There are many other sorts of food you can cook
 * cooking instructor: As your cooking level increases you will be able to cook even more
 * cooking instructor: Some of these dishes are more complicated to prepare
 * cooking instructor: If you want to know more about cookery
 * cooking instructor: You could consult the online manual
 * cooking instructor: Now proceed through the next door

financial advisor

 * financial advisor: Hello there
 * financial advisor: I'm your designated financial advisor
 * Player: That's good because I don't have any money at the moment
 * Player: How do I get rich?
 * financial advisor: There are many different ways to make money in runescape
 * financial advisor: for example certain monsters will drop a bit of loot
 * financial advisor: To start with killing men and goblins might be a good idea
 * financial advisor: Some higher level monsters will drop quite a lot of treasure
 * financial advisor: several of runescapes skills are good money making skills
 * financial advisor: two of these skills are mining and fishing
 * financial advisor: there are instructors on the island who will help you with this
 * financial advisor: using skills and combat to make money is a good plan
 * financial advisor: because using a skill also slowly increases your level in that skill
 * financial advisor: A high level in a skill opens up many more oppurtunites [sic]
 * financial advisor: Some other ways of making money include taking quests and tasks
 * financial advisor: You can find these by talking to certain game controlled characters
 * financial advisor: Our quest advisors will tell you about this
 * financial advisor: Sometimes you will find items lying around
 * financial advisor: Selling these to the shops makes some money too
 * financial advisor: Now continue through the next door

fishing instructor
Attempting to go to the next section without talking to the fishing instructor
 * You should speak to the fishing instructor before going through this door

Attempting to fish without a net


 * You need a net to catch these fish
 * Talk to the fishing instructor to get one


 * Player: Hi are you here to tell me how to catch fish?
 * fishing instructor: Yes that's right, you're a smart one
 * fishing instructor: Fishing is a useful skill
 * fishing instructor: You can sell high level fish for lots of money
 * fishing instructor: Or of course you can cook it and eat it to heal yourself
 * fishing instructor: unfortunately you'll have to start off catching shrimps
 * fishing instructor: Till your fishing level gets higher
 * fishing instructor: you'll need this
 * the fishing instructor gives you a somewhat old looking net
 * fishing instructor: Go catch some shrimp
 * fishing instructor: left click on that sparkling piece of water
 * fishing instructor: While you have the net in your inventory you might catch some fish

Talking to the fishing instructor again without catching anything
 * fishing instructor: Left click on that splashing sparkling water
 * fishing instructor: then you can catch some shrimp

Talking to the fishing instructor after dropping your net
 * fishing instructor: Left click on that splashing sparkling water
 * fishing instructor: then you can catch some shrimp
 * Player: I have lost my net
 * fishing instructor: Hmm a good fisherman doesn't lose his net
 * fishing instructor: Ah well heres another one
 * the fishing instructor gives you a somewhat old looking net

First attempt


 * You attempt to catch some fish
 * You fail to catch anything
 * keep trying, you'll catch something soon

Later
 * You attempt to catch some fish
 * You catch some shrimps

Talking to the fishing instructor after fishing
 * fishing instructor: Well done you can now continue with the tutorial
 * fishing instructor: first You can cook the shrimps on mv fire here if you like

Talking to the fishing instructor again
 * fishing instructor: Go through the next door to continue with the tutorial now

mining instructor
Attempting to go to the next section without talking to the mining instructor
 * You should speak to the mining instructor before going through this door

Prospecting the ore


 * You examine the rock for ores...
 * This rock contains tin ore
 * Sometimes you won't find the ore but trying again may find it
 * If a rock contains a high level ore
 * You will not find it until you increase your mining level

Talking to the mining instructor for the first time
 * Player: Good dav to you
 * mining instructor: hello I'm a veteran miner!
 * mining instructor: I'm here to show you how to mine
 * mining instructor: If you want to quickly find out what is in a rock you can prospect it
 * mining instructor: right click on this rock here
 * mining instructor: And select prospect

Talking to the mining instructor without prospecting
 * Player: Hello again
 * mining instructor: You haven't prospected that rock yet
 * mining instructor: Right click on it and select prospect