MMO Communities

"What makes an MMO truly special": Hundreds of Old School RuneScape players have become monks and started a holy war after a pilgrimage got out of control

Hundreds of Old School RuneScape players organized a "holy pilgrimage" in the game's PvP-enabled Wilderness zone, leading to an in-game "holy war" between followers of the gods Saradomin and Zamorak. This player-driven event, which involved players dressing as monks and engaging in factional conflict, highlights the unique community dynamics within MMOs.