Runescape Private Servers are a lot like Runescape, but they usually have "modded" parts, such as better drops, faster exp, and so on. Some Runescape Private Servers are not up 24/7 because they are run off someone's computer. Runescape Private Servers are not at all linked to the real Runescape. They are just "hacked" versions of the same thing, where you have to create a new account and start over.

If you were to be looking for a Runescape private server, you would come across some adds such as "Have any item in the game. Train your stats fast. No lag. Up 24/7." or "Runescape server, massive drop parties, max cb, max stat, great exp, and lots of fun! Free cheats, Runescape bots, exploits!!!" and even "Custom Items And Mounts, Instant lvl 126, all skill lvl 99, new quests, change any npc u want, over 10,000 players playing each day!"

Now, I'm sure you are wondering, if you have every item in the game, you are an instant lvl 126 with lvl 99 stats, what's the point? Well, one reason people play these is because they can do what they have always wanted to. They can wield full dragon, they can kill the best monster in the game, and they can do practically anything they want because of their 99 skills. Although, these are really no good for fighting, as you would be a perfect match for another person.

So, why are they so popular? Well I'm really not sure. I believe some people use them to rip other people off. They could make an account on one of these Runescape Private Servers, and then take a couple screenies and try to sell the account saying it's on the real Runescape. Of course, selling accounts in Runescape is illegal, and I in no way support it. Sometimes people just like to see what the server has to offer. Some servers offer ways to walk through walls and such.