A Final Request for My Best Friend – A Bond Forged in Gielinor /u/smoke_sum_wade Old School RuneScape!

Hey, OSRS community and Jagex team.

I’m reaching out with a heavy heart today. My best friend, known in-game as rakdor chad (Chadr2), is battling cancer, and his fight just keeps getting harder. At this point, all we can hold onto are hopes and prayers.

For nearly 20 years, OSRS has been our escape, our bonding time, and our shared passion. I introduced him to RuneScape back in the day, coming in as wadem1, but it wasn’t long before he became immensely better than me—because that’s just who he is. He’s always been like a big brother to me, and knowing this is happening to him is devastating.

This game has been more than just a game for us; it’s been our safe haven. Back when I wasn’t allowed to play at home, his mom stepped in and changed my life. She paid for my membership every month and welcomed me to her home on weekends so I could play with her and him. Fun fact—his mom isn’t just generous, she’s also an incredible player herself. She was the second Runecrafter ever to hit the 200M skill cap.

I want to honor our friendship and the incredible memories we’ve made in Gielinor. If Jagex or the OSRS community could somehow help recognize his journey by making his—whether through a small tribute, a message, or even just sharing your thoughts and prayers—it would mean the world to me and, more importantly, to him.

This game has brought so many of us together, and I know this community is one of the most compassionate out there. Thank you for reading, and for all the adventures we’ve all shared in this world.

Hey, OSRS community and Jagex team.

I’m reaching out with a heavy heart today. My best friend, known in-game as rakdor chad (Chadr2), is battling cancer, and his fight just keeps getting harder. At this point, all we can hold onto are hopes and prayers.

For nearly 20 years, OSRS has been our escape, our bonding time, and our shared passion. I introduced him to RuneScape back in the day, coming in as wadem1, but it wasn’t long before he became immensely better than me—because that’s just who he is. He’s always been like a big brother to me, and knowing this is happening to him is devastating.

This game has been more than just a game for us; it’s been our safe haven. Back when I wasn’t allowed to play at home, his mom stepped in and changed my life. She paid for my membership every month and welcomed me to her home on weekends so I could play with her and him. Fun fact—his mom isn’t just generous, she’s also an incredible player herself. She was the second Runecrafter ever to hit the 200M skill cap.

I want to honor our friendship and the incredible memories we’ve made in Gielinor. If Jagex or the OSRS community could somehow help recognize his journey by making his—whether through a small tribute, a message, or even just sharing your thoughts and prayers—it would mean the world to me and, more importantly, to him.

This game has brought so many of us together, and I know this community is one of the most compassionate out there. Thank you for reading, and for all the adventures we’ve all shared in this world.