runescape a nice idea but does it work..?

Game: Runescape

I,ve played runescape for a while now but i have to say i've lost interest. innitialy runescape is great, there is a real sense of wonder and a whole world to explore. at first the 3-d environment looks lush and like the distance it spans is endless. the mass of players online is immense and there is a real sense of community. the amount of skills that can be built on is huge which is great for perfectionists. and even at the begining there are plenty of monsters to kill, and trade seems to be thriving everywhere. however after the honeymoon period at the begining the game's appeal decreases rapidly. everywhere looks the same, well certainly all the open areas. not only that but everyone looks the same, unless you are a member. furthermore you soon see that you cannot trust anyone, scammers everywhere. trades that look to good to be true are. although anyone should be able to realise this. the way you can talk to people is great, it would just be nice if you were talking to genuinely good people! the game tries to give you challenges with the numerous quests you can forfill. unfortunatly they are all effectively the same. find an item bring it 2 whereeva, possible some killing and then a bit more walkin and then thats it. just walking here and there no real originality at all. but even that is not matched by the terrible combat system! it is awful and it looks terrible too. you jst click on an enemy to attacka and then watch, mayb running away. no tactics involved and no challenge either, infact characters dont even hit each other. as well as that you are nothing if you arent a member you feel so limited. cant go here cant do this cant raise that. it really does get on your nerves. furthermore the game sounds real bad. some music is ok but the rest is terrible and so are the sfx. and the real problem is that no matter how different as people we are in the real world we are all the same in runescape! everyone will eventually try doing the same things. there are no user created and run clans to join or huge battles to take part in. no different races to play as and no real teamwork. i mean sure they may say i am your friend but u cant trust anyone. so unfortunatly the great feeling at the begining is gone. you cant be bothered to explore anymore or to watch badly animated fights. i dont want to be scammed or (effectively) bullied because i am a lower level. this so easily could of been a fantastic game. with teams, fair tradeing and great social atmosphere but its not. sure theres plenty to do, if you can be bothered. no lack of stats but they all take so long to raise. and if you are a stupidly high level then you really have been wasting precious time, and it proves how sad some people can be. to sumerise graphics 2 (all looks the same) sound 3 (some nice music, rubbish sound effects) stats 5 (heaps probably too many tho) fair trade 1 (be aware of what can happen) friendly community 1 (no one really cares who you are just what level you are and what items you have) lifespan 1 (the sane will get bored) originality 0 (bar the first quest none) battles 1 (so dull) gameplay 1 (a few clicks of the mouse) do me a favour dont play this unless there is nothing better to do and dont be a member for such a rip off price., when there is so much better stuff out there at least dont play it for too long!