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.

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?

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!

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

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

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 ✨

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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

party hasn't even officially started and we've got all these cuties celebrating the community Pride event in OSRS! shoutout @rainbowro.ad & @renderscape.bsky.social for bringing this together!! ✨

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...

PrideScape is TODAY! 🏠 House Party @ Rimmington w490, 8PM BST 🔥 Fashionscape Contest @ Falador Park w575, 9pm BST 🌈 Pride flashmobs around Gielinor afterwards! Get your bright and beautiful outfits on and come party!

Got myself ready.

PrideScape is TODAY! 🏠 House Party @ Rimmington w490, 8PM BST 🔥 Fashionscape Contest @ Falador Park w575, 9pm BST 🌈 Pride flashmobs around Gielinor afterwards! Get your bright and beautiful outfits on and come party!

this is TODAY!! the plan: 🏠 house party @ Rimmington w490, 8pm BST 🔥 fashionscape contest @ Falador Park w575, 9pm BST 🌈 pride flashmobs around Gielinor afterwards! I won't be streaming it (damn British heat) but I'll be there all evening! join us in the Discord or join Render's stream on YT! ✨

Reminder this is happening tomorrow!! (or the day after tomorrow in Australia) Event Starts at 9pm BST / 4pm EDT / 1pm PDT / 6am AEST (I think I've converted that right lol)

TOMORROW

TOMORROW!!!!!!!!

Is your outfit ready for PrideScape TOMORROW? We want to see you all out in your bright and beautiful colours! 🌈 #osrs There's bonds for the best 5 on show at the fashionscape contest- and fellow Zine organiser @mausonline.bsky.social will be drawing the winner!

ANOTHER EVENT After the PoH house party, on the 21st June at 9pm, we will all join in Falador park for a FashionScape contest! Top 5 get a bond! Number 1 gets a beautiful drawing! Be there! And look ✨fabulous✨

Jagex may think it's been "A Quiet Week" for OSRS, but it certainly hasn't been for us!. We've heard so much love, joy, anger and sadness about this game, and we want to hear even more. Come and add your thoughts to the record in our zine!

we pay we gay bring pride back today

So, against my better judgement and training, I interacted with someone arguing in bad faith at the pride riot in world 302 today. They kept bringing up the same main talking points, but the biggest one was "if it's so popular, why not poll the event?" I want to answer that question in this thread:

Ingus has put together an incredible thread of coverage so far! The "Quiet Week" gets louder and louder!

Jagex may think it's been "A Quiet Week" for OSRS, but it certainly hasn't been for us!. We've heard so much love, joy, anger and sadness about this game, and we want to hear even more. Come and add your thoughts to the record in our zine!

A very thoughtful thread by friend of the zine Siril. Please listen to their honest, eloquent words:

Hugely disappointed in Jagex for NO mention of Pride 🌈 in today's OSRS updates notes. It is all the more galling that the first header is "A Quiet Week". Pride belongs in Gielinor, in RuneScape, in Gaming & in Life. Mod North has let employees & customers down. secure.runescape.com/m=news/bts-p...

Join the Rainbow Road Discord server. We're organizing regular Pride events and working together to build a safe community for all LGBTQIA+ players in both OSRS and RuneScape 3. Communities and clans are welcome to join in order to collaborate as well. discord.gg/zhXzEtnXgh

Runescape canceled its pride event because of false gamergate claims. No games have been canceled nor studios shut down because they were "woke." You'd only think that if you got all your news from Twitter. A gross and sad result of warped social media reality. www.gamedeveloper.com/business/rep...

Had to remake those posts due to a typo but I'm leaving the old ones up because I'm not afraid to admit my mistakes........... unlike a certain ceo

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

if and when you get chance, remember to join the cuties on W302 who have been protesting the removal of the Runescape Pride events for EIGHT DAYS STRAIGHT 🎉 you could afk while you work, chat with folks, or cheer for pride & trans rights! either way, remember to stay hydrated & report the bigots ✨

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

Why RuneScape needs pride www.youtube.com/watch?v=4use...

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

As the centrepiece of our OSRS zine, we would like to collect as many comments as possible about how it feels to play OSRS as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. 🌈❤️💐 Please come and tell us (in max 250 words): What does Pride in OSRS mean to you? forms.gle/P9GQPGCHwAVE...

Come and join our OldSchool RuneScape Zine celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. We're looking for contributors- anyone is welcome to submit writing and art! #osrs 🌈❤️💐 You can come and chat about your ideas in our project's server here: discord.gg/fSVdSZzHFr

Thanks to Jagex's CEO Jon Bellamy's horrible decision, many in the OSRS LGBTQA+ community feel betrayed and upset. We felt that way too, so we decided to do something about it! We can't wait to see what you all write! #OSRS #PRIDE #OSRSPRIDE #PRIDE2025 #Publishing

Come and join our OldSchool RuneScape Zine celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. We're looking for contributors- anyone is welcome to submit writing and art! #osrs 🌈❤️💐 You can come and chat about your ideas in our project's server here: discord.gg/fSVdSZzHFr