Why RuneScape's First Cartel Collapsed - The Fall of Bluerose13x

Summary

The video script narrates the legendary tale of 'Blue Rose 13x,' RuneScape's first celebrity and monopolist of high-level smithing. From her initial dominance in the game's early days, leveraging her skills to control the market of top-tier gear, to the challenges and controversies that surrounded her, the story captures the evolution of the game's economy and community. As new updates threatened her monopoly, Blue Rose adapted, maintaining her influence until the rise of other skilled players and game changes eventually diminished her reign. Her legacy as a pioneering figure in the game's history remains indelible.

Takeaways

• 🕹️ Blue Rose was the first player to control the best gear and weapons in RuneScape, becoming a controversial figure in the game's history.
• 🔨 She excelled in mining and smithing skills, which were tedious and less popular among other players, allowing her to quickly rise to the top of the high scores.
• 🤝 Blue Rose joined Steel Corporation Inc, a mining and smithing clan, which also founded one of the game's first fan sites, tip.it.
• 🛍️ Her high smithing level made her the go-to blacksmith for powerful gear, which was essential for player versus player combat in the game.
• 💡 The game's mechanics at the time revolved around player versus player combat and the ability to keep items upon death, making high-level smithing crucial.
• 🛡️ Blue Rose's monopoly on smithing high-level items like the Adamant Kite Shield led to her becoming the game's first celebrity and a target for impersonators.
• 📈 Her popularity and the demand for her smithing services led to a system of trading large quantities of items through 'mules', or multiple accounts.
• 🛑 Jagex's updates, including the introduction of the Rune long sword and changes to banking, challenged Blue Rose's monopoly and changed the game's economy.
• 🏆 Despite competition and game updates, Blue Rose achieved 99 smithing, becoming the first player with two 99's in the game.
• 📉 Over time, other players reached high smithing levels, and the introduction of new gear that couldn't be smithed led to the decline of Blue Rose's influence.
• 🚫 Blue Rose eventually quit RuneScape, and her legacy, while significant, faded as the game evolved and new players rose to prominence.

Q & A

Who was the first player to control the best gear and weapons in RuneScape?

The first player to control the best gear and weapons in RuneScape was Blue Rose 13x.

What was significant about Blue Rose's account in the context of RuneScape's history?

Blue Rose was significant because she was the 1,242nd player to create an account and quickly became the best Smith in the game, eventually becoming RuneScape's first celebrity.

Why was the mining and smithing skill set less popular among players in the early days of RuneScape?

The mining and smithing skill set was less popular because it was tedious and time-consuming, with few players training these skills at the time.

How did Blue Rose quickly rise to rank one in smithing?

Blue Rose rose to rank one in smithing by mining ores herself and with the help of other players like Demonic, who provided her with ores for free, allowing her to focus solely on smithing.

What was the importance of player versus player combat in RuneScape during Blue Rose's rise to fame?

Player versus player combat was important because it revolved around having the strongest gear, which gave players a significant advantage in defending their items and engaging in combat, making smithing a crucial skill.

Why was smithing so crucial to success and wealth in RuneScape at the time of Blue Rose's dominance?

Smithing was crucial because most of the gear couldn't be purchased in shops or dropped by monsters; players had to make it themselves or buy from other players, making high-level smithing a key to success and wealth.

What was the impact of the introduction of Rune items on Blue Rose's monopoly over the best gear?

The introduction of Rune items, which could be purchased from shops or dropped by monsters, reduced Blue Rose's monopoly over the best gear, as players could obtain high-level gear without relying on her smithing services.

How did the update to allow banks to hold items affect Blue Rose's trading and resource management?

The update to allow banks to hold items made trading and resource management much easier, eliminating the need for the complicated mule system that Blue Rose had been using.

What was the significance of Blue Rose reaching 99 smithing?

Reaching 99 smithing was significant for Blue Rose as it made her the first person ever to have two 99's in the game, solidifying her status as a top player and her ability to smith every item in the game.

What factors contributed to the decline of Blue Rose's influence and name recognition in RuneScape?

Factors contributing to the decline of Blue Rose's influence included the release of new gear that couldn't be smithed, the rise of other high-level smiths, and changes in the game that reduced her monopoly over the best gear.

What is believed to have happened to Blue Rose's original account and wealth?

It is believed that Blue Rose's original account was hacked, resulting in the loss of her massive wealth, and she has largely vanished from the internet with no known contact from the RuneScape community.