Exploring the magical world of Runescape doesn't require becoming a member—you can sign up for a free account and have access to a good portion of the game. However, only members (those who pay for their account) can access many of the features and locations that really make Runescape a great game. Here are a few of the reasons becoming a member.

The World Expands

Free users on Runescape have a good sized world to explore, but members have nearly three times as much content to check out. There are many new locations, dungeons, and cities that are only available to members. New content is always being added, as well, and much of it is members-only. Why limit yourself to a small magical land when you could explore an entire fantastic world?

More Quests, More Rewards

Free users have a good number of quests to do, but members have a good 150 or more on top of these. Many of these members-only quests have better rewards or provide more challenges than those available to free players. A lot of the specific holiday quests and special event quests are only available to members as well, so if you want to experience all of the stories and adventures in Runescape, you have to join.

Even More Skills

Members have access to other skills to train in. Players can train in agility, do some farming, and even build their own house using the construction skill. Fletchers can create their own arrows, thieves can still gold and items from monsters, slayers can defeat more powerful monsters, and herblore masters have the ability to make potions and poisons. These skills give players more ways of enjoying the world of Runescape plus more abilities and strategies to use when fighting their enemies.

Players with only a free account don't have the option of building their own Runescape home. These houses are one of the most unique aspects of the game. Designing and decorating your Runescape home is a lot of fun, and it provides something a little different from the usual questing and monster slaying.

New Weapons and Armor

Members have access to the top weapons and armor such as the Dragon armor set. Only members have the ability to equip these items, which are some of the most powerful and coolest looking items in the game. Members also have access to some of the more unique items, including the ability to equip and fire a cannon.

Members also have access to more ways to make money. They can access some cities and resources that players with free accounts can't, allowing them to more easily gain gold.

More Mini-Games

Players who pay their monthly membership fee can access 29 members-only mini-games. These games provide more challenges and different types of activities and rewards.

Fewer Annoyances

By joining as a member, you'll be able to play Runescape in full screen mode. This means the entire game will look bigger and better. You also won't have to deal with any of those annoying in-game advertisements that free players see. All in all, you'll enjoy the game more.

So why limit yourself? A monthly account is less than six dollars a month, and look at everything you get. As a free player, you can do a lot in the land of Runescape, but as a member, you gain access to an entire new level of gameplay. Don't limit yourself to seeing only a fraction of what this magical world entails.