We’re back with a very special guest... it's Guzu! You might know him from his World of Warcraft days, but lately he’s been grinding Old School and soaking up everything Gielinor. This episode is a relaxed, reflective chat about swapping MMOs, why OSRS “just works,” and how a creator finds their place in a new community.

If you love hearing how other games stack up to Old School (in a respectful way!) and you’re into thoughtful creator perspectives, this one’s an easy listen! Perfect background for skilling, the commute, or your wind-down walk.

What to expect in this episode:

• From Azeroth to Gielinor: why Guzu made the leap and what kept him here.
• MMO design talk: Vertical vs. horizontal progression, and why OSRS gear and goals age so well.
• Content creation & community: Building a channel around authenticity, avoiding FOMO, and celebrating grinds at your own pace.
• OSRS culture: Polling, player agency, and the thrill of long-term goals done right.
• Cozy nostalgia: Music, memories, and the comfort of logging in “just to hang out” while the XP racks up.

Coming up next: Mod North - December 7th

We’re thrilled to tease our next episode, featuring Mod North, the CEO of Jagex! If you’ve ever wanted to hear directly from the person helping steer the game you love, this one’s for you. We’ll chat about what it means to guide Old School for the long haul, how the team thinks about community and craft, and what keeps OSRS feeling… well, OSRS. No spoilers, just a rare chance to hear from the top. We hope you enjoy the episode and you can look forward to Episode 5 with Mod North on December 7th, followed by episodes with Mod Rice, SoloMission, B0aty, Torvesta & Skill Specs, and Mod Ash!

We've really tried to make something that you can enjoy listening to whether you're playing OSRS, on the commute, school run, or wherever else. We do need your help, however. Please give them a watch and a listen and tell us what you think. We intend to use the feedback we gather from the first season to shape what the future of the podcast could look like. Check out The Official OSRS Podcast on the below platforms and follow/subscribe/turn notifications on etc. Discoverability has gotten much worse in a world increasingly led by algorithms, and the more support we get from you in these early stages the better the chances of our podcast reaching interested eyes and ears. Check out the podcast here or each platform page below:

You can also discuss this update on the 2007Scape subreddit, the Steam forums, or the community-led OSRS Discord in the #gameupdate channel. For more info on the above content, check out the official Old School Wiki.

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