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Ingus Wraith @inguswraith.bsky.social · Jul 1

So, it's July 1st & Pride 🌈 Month 🗓️ is over.
Jagex's Mod North refused to release the 2025 Pride 🌈 event into OSRS.

We, however, are not defeated.

Here's a thread 🧵 of how we are only stronger & will be bringing Pride forward with us all year round like a queer Scrooge.
Pride Belongs In Gielinor.

a man in a top hat and scarf is walking down a street in a christmas story .

ALT: a man in a top hat and scarf is walking down a street in a christmas story .

media.tenor.com

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Twili Lament (Midna) @twililament.bsky.social · Jul 1

I'm working on an idea for the OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social and I'm looking to ask a few members of the LGBTQ+ community to tell me their stories.

If you've got something, big or small let me know! I've done a fair bit of journalism IRL, so why not bring it to the streets of OSRS?

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 30

It may be the end of June, but we're still only getting started! Artists, writers, beginners and experienced folks alike, come and join our OSRS Pride Zine!

OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 17

Sign-Ups are now OPEN for our OldSchool RuneScape Zine celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. We're looking for contributors- anyone is welcome to join! #osrs 🌈❤️💐

ZINE INFO: osrs-zine.neocities.org
SIGN-UP SHEET: forms.gle/fkJ5En1qjDek...
DISCORD: discord.gg/fSVdSZzHFr

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 17

Sign-Ups are now OPEN for our OldSchool RuneScape Zine celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. We're looking for contributors- anyone is welcome to join! #osrs 🌈❤️💐

ZINE INFO: osrs-zine.neocities.org
SIGN-UP SHEET: forms.gle/fkJ5En1qjDek...
DISCORD: discord.gg/fSVdSZzHFr

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 23

What does Pride in OSRS mean to you?

"I take pride in calling Gielinor a forever home-away-from-home," says Strixxline. "Pride in OSRS shows that Jagex takes pride in us too."

Tell us your own story here (max 250 words): forms.gle/f5D9V2rVXRMj...
Zine Info: osrs-zine.neocities.org

What does Pride in OSRS mean to you?

Runescape was one of the very first communities where I began to discover myself as a kid, through adventures in a new world, fantastic stories that showed me I could be and do anything, and amazing friends and fellow adventurers I've met along the way.

I take pride in calling Gielinor a forever home-away-from-home, just as I take pride in the person I've grown into after traveling through this world over so many years. This community shaped my queer journey in more ways than I can count, and I know I'm not alone in that experience. It's something we should all get to celebrate together as a community.

Pride in OSRS shows that Jagex takes pride in us too. Deliberately throwing that celebration away washes us away right with it.

- Strixxline

To add your comment to the OSRS Pride Zine, visit
osrs-zine.neocities.com

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RenderScape @renderscape.bsky.social · Jun 25

Lets get as much turnout for this as we can!
This Friday, 3:45 UK time.
Be there and be colourful! 🏳️‍🌈

Remember this is about having a presence and not about causing problems so we will be participating in the event as usual, just looking good while doing it ✨

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Sage 🍁🍉 PHOBGCC COMMISSIONS OPEN @sagemistress.bsky.social · Jun 26

I wrote a poem inspired by the pride protests in Old School RuneScape. I'm so proud to be a part of this amazing community. Each and every one of you has such incredible strength and resolve. Going on 18 days and still no sign of slowing down! #OSRS #RuneScape #Pride #Poetry #LoveIsLove

"Love is Love," a RuneScape themed poem by SageMistress, in the style of an in-game scroll.
Poem text:
"From western lands where crystals shine
To eastern wolves with bones in brine
In desert heat, in northern cold
Love is love, we all grow old
Through Varrock’s streets, crosst bridge of Lum
In Falador the spirits hum
As druids pray and moles take sleep
Love is love, yet Guthix weeps
For still we struggle, still we fight
Cannons fire day and night
Simply ‘cause we dare to say
Love is love, and that’s okay
So gather ‘round across the land
Karamjans, Fremmeniks, hand in hand
Hear us now, we shout out loud
Love is love and we are proud!
~ SageMistress"

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you so much! Mistyping that url is my favourite trick, I keep doing it haha

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 25

Oops- I just noticed that I typoed out website address in our message to you, it's .org (not .com)! Would it be possible to correct it?

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thanks for taking the time to listen to us!

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you very much for mentioning us!

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Gamesline @gamesline.net · Jun 25

In addition, you can view @renderscape.bsky.social's "Why RuneScape needs pride" video here:

RenderScape @renderscape.bsky.social · Jun 15

Why RuneScape needs pride

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4use...

RuneScape needs pride

YouTube video by RenderScape

www.youtube.com

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Gamesline @gamesline.net · Jun 25

The original @pinknews.bsky.social piece we cite as one of the pieces of reporting discussing this issue can be referenced here:

Exclusive: RuneScape developer Jagex slammed by staff for Pride Month U-turn

An anonymous employee has accused RuneScape developer Jagex of “catering to American conservatism” by pausing its annual in-game Pride Month events.

www.thepinknews.com

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Gamesline @gamesline.net · Jun 25

The OSRS Zine Project is also continuing to collect works that reflects the LGBTQIA+ community of the game: @osrszine.bsky.social

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're not the only ones who have been collecting comments. Please take the time to read @arealgoldmouth.bsky.social's article covering the reaction to the cancellation of Pride in OSRS and RuneScape, and all the passionate comments within!

Gamesline @gamesline.net · Jun 25

RuneScape tried to take Pride away and players fought back.

@arealgoldmouth.bsky.social chatted with RuneScape community members of such as @renderscape.bsky.social, @osrszine.bsky.social, and more—discussing the game's impact on their lives and the power of protest.
gamesline.net/protests-for...

We Gay We Pay – The Player Side of Protests for RuneScape Pride

Let me preface this by saying I have actually never played RuneScape. As MMOs surged in popularity across the 2000s, I stuck to MapleStory and EverQuest, then moved onto other, now bigger, MMOs. I’

gamesline.net

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 25

It's very disappointing that there's no Pride event in OSRS this year. This video is a lovely way to revisit last year's event, and shows why many people were excited to see the story of the Glade being developed this year and in the future

🏳️‍⚧️Lowercase B bimpko @bimpko.bsky.social · Jun 23

Heyy 💕 I just released my Pride video if you want to check it out!
youtu.be/ZAXVr7XIW_0

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Ingus Wraith @inguswraith.bsky.social · Jun 25

Unsurprising, but truly disappointing.

No Pride 🌈 event in today's OSRS update, the last of the month, despite the longest in-game protest OSRS has ever seen.

Like a self-fulfilling prophecy Mod North made Pride 🌈 in OSRS "controversial in a way it didn’t used to be".

We won't forget.

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 24

oh my god i got the url wrong in the image again. i need to stop doing that. it's dot org. osrs-zine.neocities.org

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🏳️‍⚧️Lowercase B bimpko @bimpko.bsky.social · Jun 23

Heyy 💕 I just released my Pride video if you want to check it out!
youtu.be/ZAXVr7XIW_0

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 23

What does Pride in OSRS mean to you?

"I take pride in calling Gielinor a forever home-away-from-home," says Strixxline. "Pride in OSRS shows that Jagex takes pride in us too."

Tell us your own story here (max 250 words): forms.gle/f5D9V2rVXRMj...
Zine Info: osrs-zine.neocities.org

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Ingus Wraith @inguswraith.bsky.social · Jun 22

Work scuppered my plans of attending but woweeee what a turnout I've seen!

Thank you @renderscape.bsky.social, @goawaymebusy.bsky.social, @birdhome.bsky.social, @rainbowro.ad & everyone who made it happen.

Mod North, Jagex, the community 🫂 is here.
Do what's right.
Release the OSRS Pride 🌈 Event.

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your local shieldmaiden 🐍 @meidunn.se · Jun 21

"nobody wants pride in runescape" meanwhile W575 is struggling to display all players on screen at
@renderscape.bsky.social's event right now

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 21

It's been incredible seeing so many OSRS players turn out for the community PrideScape event! We want to make sure your thoughts and feelings are recorded, so come and leave a comment for our Zine!

OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 21

If you're joining us for PrideScape, then we want to hear about your experiences playing OSRS as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We're collecting comments for our OSRS Pride Zine! 🌈❤️💐

Come and tell us (in max 250 words):
What does Pride in OSRS mean to you?

forms.gle/f5D9V2rVXRMj...

OSRS Pride Zine - Community Comment

We are creating a a digital fanzine highlighting the OldSchool Runescape LGBTQIA+ community through creative fanworks and commentary. You can find more information about the project here: https://osr...

forms.gle

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OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 21

It's been incredible seeing so many OSRS players turn out for the community PrideScape event! We want to make sure your thoughts and feelings are recorded, so come and leave a comment for our Zine!

OSRS Zine Project @osrszine.bsky.social · Jun 21

If you're joining us for PrideScape, then we want to hear about your experiences playing OSRS as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We're collecting comments for our OSRS Pride Zine! 🌈❤️💐

Come and tell us (in max 250 words):
What does Pride in OSRS mean to you?

forms.gle/f5D9V2rVXRMj...

OSRS Pride Zine - Community Comment

We are creating a a digital fanzine highlighting the OldSchool Runescape LGBTQIA+ community through creative fanworks and commentary. You can find more information about the project here: https://osr...

forms.gle

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Davery @brewsipper.bsky.social · Jun 21

Come join in on the fun! If Mod North won't let the devs give us an event, we make our own PRIDE <3

RenderScape @renderscape.bsky.social · Jun 21

Going live for PrideScape! Come join the secret early bird gang!
www.youtube.com/live/xQ1GAhY...

PRIDESCAPE - Community OSRS pride event!

YouTube video by RenderScape

www.youtube.com

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