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Control Panel
In the picture below, you can see the control panel of RuneScape.
It is very easy to use, but I will explain all the different options
and menus anyway. If you want to open a menu, simply click the icon,
and it should appear in the brown area in the middle.
Inventory
This is your most important part of your control panel. Here you
will find everything you have in your "Backpack", unless it is
armour or a weapon that you're wielding (I'll get to that below). If
you want to 'use' an item you have in your backpack, simply left
click on it (a white border will appear around the chosen item).
When you right click an item in your inventory you will have an
option called 'Drop'. This option does just what the name says, it
drops the item onto the ground. When you drop an item, it will first
appear to other players after it's been on the ground for one
minute. There are also many different ways in which you can interact
with items, and each one is different. Right clicking on the item
will show all the different options. You can also re-arrange your
inventory. You do this by left clicking an item and, while holding
down the mouse button, drag and drop it to another spot.
Equipment
In the equipment menu you can see the armour and weapons your
character is currently wielding or wearing. These items will not
show up in your inventory. To wield armour or weapons you need to
have it in your inventory, and then left click on it - 'wield'. When
you want to take it of again, go to your equipment menu, and left
click the item -'remove' - and it will re-appear in your inventory.
Fighting Mode
Fighting mode is where you decide how to fight against enemies. You
can be accurate, aggressive, or defensive, and each style will
affect how the experience is allocated to your stats. Some weapons
also have different attack styles. Which one is the best to use
depends on what sort of armour your opponent is wearing.
Quests & Statistics
In the Quests menu you will see a complete list of the RuneScape
quests. When you haven't yet begun a quest, the name will appear in
red. When you have started the quest, the name will be yellow, and
when you have completed it the name will appear in green.
Furthermore, you can click on the quest names to get a short
description of what you have done in the quest and what you have to
do next.
In the Statistics menu you will find all of your stats/skills. When
you hover over the icon of a skill, you will be able to see your
current experience, and how much experience you need to get to the
next level of the skill. This is shown in the black box beneath the
stat icons. If you're not hovering over a skill you will be able to
see your current combat level, your skill total (all your skills
added up), and your Quest Points ('QP' on the screen). You can click
on each skill to bring up a small menu of information about that
skill. This is very handy for a quick reference and usually has info
about different things you can do at different levels.
Prayer & Magic
In the prayer menu you will find a list of different prayers you
can use. For more information about this, please read our Prayer
Guide. In the magic menu you will find a list of different magical
spells you can cast. For more information about this, please read
our magic guide.
Friends List
On your friends list you're able to talk with your friends. You
can do this by clicking on their name, and then entering a message
in the chat box under your game screen. I will explain this more in
the Chatting part of the guide. You also have two different options,
one is to add a friend to your list, and second is to delete a
friend from your list. Furthermore you will be able to see what
world your friends are using. If they are on the same world as you,
their name will appear in green, if they are on a different world,
their name will be yellow, and if they aren't online, their name
will be red. When you're talking with a friend, only the two of you
can see the messages.
Ignore List
The ignore feature enables you to ignore messages from other
users who you do not wish to receive messages from (such as someone
who is harassing you). If you add a name to this list, that user
will see you as being offline permanently and will not be able to
trade with you. Again, you have the options to add or delete users
from the list.
Settings
Here you can change the way RuneScape works on your computer.
Screen Brightness is used to make the screen darker or brighter
depending on your personal preference and monitor. Choosing to have
the screen too dark can give you headaches while playing, so we
recommend you set it to either bright or very-bright on TFT screens,
and normal or bright on normal CRT screens.
Mouse Buttons configures RuneScape to work with either a one button
or two button mouse. If you choose to have two (default setting),
you will have a left click option, and a right click menu. If you
choose one button, you will automatically get the menu when
clicking.
Chat effects determines whether you see in-game chat effects or not
(these can get annoying after some time.) For more information about
this, see the Chatting section of the guide.
Split Private-chat splits private chat! Amazing eh? You can either
display private messages in the chat box (if off), or in the lower
part of the game window (if on) - this will enable you to retain
private conversations.
Music Volume sets the sound level for the RuneScape music (or turns
it off), this will be explained a bit more in the Music part of the
guide.
Effect Volume changes the sound level for the in-game sound effects.
(Doors closing, monsters fighting you, etc.)
Player Control
This screen is used to change how your character moves in-game.
Move speed is as simple as it looks. This option selects between
walking and running. You need energy to run. (For more info on
running, energy and weight, see our getting around guide.)
Energy Left shows how much energy you have remaining. If you have 0%
energy you won't be able to run. When you run, your energy will be
used up. The rate it is used at depends on how much weight you are
carrying - the heavier your load, the faster your energy will drain.
Weight Carried shows you how much weight you are carrying. Metal
armour, weapons and ores tend to weigh a lot, so take that into
account when deciding at which time you should run. For example,
when mining, run from the bank to the mine when you are carrying
little, but walk back because you have to carry all the ore. If you
want to travel a long distance, put all your equipment in the bank
and you will be able to run further.
Auto Retaliate determines if you fight back when attacked. If this
is enabled your character will automatically fight back as soon as
you are attacked, but if you turn it off, your character will ignore
any attackers. This is useful when you want to mine somewhere with
aggressive monsters, but watch your hitpoints, or else you might get
killed.
Accept Aid allows you to be teleported by another person with high
magic. This feature is mainly used by PKers in the wilderness who
need to escape from an enemy.
Emote Animations are a nifty addition to the game, you can make your
character perform various actions, just click your desired action.
Music
The music menu will show you a list of all the different musical
pieces in RuneScape. The different songs are only unlocked if you
have been to a certain area in the game. When a number is unlocked
it will appear in green. You also have the option to choose between
Auto and Manual music selection. If you choose automatic, the music
played will be the music that goes with your current location
whereas if you choose manual you will be able to choose the music
yourself. For more information about where you need to go to unlock
each piece of music, check out our Music Locations guide.
Log out
Surely you don't need any assistance to do this?!
That completes the control panel, lets move on to some of the other
important things in RuneScape.
Movement
Moving around in RuneScape is quite easy. Simply point your
mouse at where you want to move your character to, and click your
left mouse button. When you click, a little yellow cross will
appear, and you will start moving. Your character will automatically
walk around tables, trees, fences and other objects if required. As
you explore more and learn about the several areas in the huge
RuneScape world, there will be different ways to get around the
world. Refer to our Getting Around Guide for detailed information.
Scenery interaction
Interacting with objects in RuneScape is easy. All you have to
do is point your mouse at the object or NPC (Non Player Character)
with which you wish to interact and click on them. While hovering
over an object, the default option will be shown in the top-left
hand corner of the screen, this action will be performed if you left
click. For more options, right click and you will be able to select
from a list. The default option is usually the action which is most
used, for instance, all items on the ground are left click to pick
up, and all doors are left click to open. All objects, items and
NPCs may also be examined, (in the right click menu.) This is useful
for finding out some information about it.
The picture to the right shows the right click menu of a shopkeeper.
The default left click option is to 'talk to' him, but you can also
'trade' with him, 'examine' him or walk over to him.
Camera
Sometimes you will need to see your character from a different
angle to see what you're doing. To change the camera angle, simply
use the arrow keys on your keyboard. Right and left make the camera
angle go from side to side, and the up and down keys make the camera
go up and down. Sometimes the game automatically moves your camera
when you walk near cliffs and mountains.
Mini map
Above your control panel you will find a little map. This shows
the area around you. When you are moving somewhere, a little red
flag will be placed at your destination. You can also move your
character by clicking on the map. It also has a little compass so
you know which direction you're going. If you get lost, try looking
at the world map. Alternatively, you could buy a Newcomer's map from
the general store in Lumbridge for one gp. Whenever you read it,
it'll automatically pinpoint your location. Keep in mind that it
only covers Varrock, Lumbridge, Draynor Village, Port Sarim, and
Falador surface areas and all surface areas between them. If you are
outside these areas, your location will not be shown.
Trading
Trading with other players is something that makes RuneScape
great. You can trade almost every item in the game, except quest
items. To trade with other players simply right click on their
character, and select trade. The person will get a message on their
screen saying "X wishes to trade with you" (Where "X" is your
RuneScape name). If the other player accepts your wish, he needs to
right click your character and choose trade as well. When both of
you have done this, a new window will come up, where you can trade
your items. Also, if someone wants to trade with you, you can just
click on "X wishes to trade with you" to open the trade window.
The window will have 2 parts, the left is your own offer. This part
will contain the items you are willing to trade with the person
you're trading with. To add items simply click them in your
inventory. When you are trading with another player, you have some
more options if you right click the item. As shown to the left, you
can easily offer 1, 5, 10 and all of the item. You can also select
to offer "X" which enables you to enter the number on your keyboard,
this is useful when making trades with large amounts of items.
The right part of the trade screen is what the person you are
trading with is offering you for your items. When you have reached a
trade that is acceptable to both of you, you will both have to click
accept in the middle of the screen. When you have done that, another
screen will appear asking you to accept again. Remember to always
check this second trade screen! If you do not check this screen, you
may be cheated/scammed. Check both your own side, and the other
player's side to make sure everything is as it should be. After
that, click accept again, and the trade will be executed. If you'd
like more information about trade and other scams and how to stay
safe while playing, we recommend you pay a visit to our Security
Centre.
Shops
There are many shops in RuneScape, and they deal with a lot of
different items. One of the most important shops is the General
store. You can find these all over RuneScape, and they will buy
almost any item, and give you money for it. However, specialised
shops will buy your items for more, and sell items to you for less,
so it's often worth going to them. To open up a shop window you will
need to talk with the shop keeper or shop assistant. After a bit of
talking, a shop window will appear. You can also right click the
shop keeper and choose trade, which will open the shop window
instantly without the talking. Left clicking on an item in your
inventory will show you how much the shop will buy it for, and left
clicking on an item in the shop will show you how much the shop will
sell that item for. To sell an item to the store you will need to
right click the item to bring up a menu, and select how many you
wish to sell - 1, 5 or 10.
Buying items from shops is very similar. Just right click the item
in the shop window and select 'buy.' Shops only accept coins, and
you may need to save up a bit before you can buy some of the more
expensive things.
Banks
Banks in RuneScape are simple and easy to use. They can be used to
store your items so you don't have to carry them around in your
inventory. To access your bank account, you'll need to find a bank
(check the world map,) and left click on the bank booth to use it.
After a little talk with the banker, he will give you access to your
bank account. (You can right click and select 'use quickly' to skip
the chit-chat.) Note that you can only deposit items that are in
your inventory (not those which you are wearing.) Depositing and
withdrawing items is similar to using shops and trading, you just
click on the item in your inventory to deposit it, and click it in
the bank to withdraw it. You also have the deposit/withdraw 1, 5, 10
or X options.
Another feature of banks is bank notes. This allows you to withdraw
large amounts of items (more than you can fit in your inventory) so
that they can be easily traded. Simply click the 'note' button at
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