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We finally sat down with someone who probably does not need an introduction to Old School players: B0aty. From scrappy hybrid clips, to One Man Army, Deadman Mode, and Hardcore Ironman grinds that make your palms sweat just hearing about them, he has been one of the main faces of the game for well over a decade. This ended up feeling more like catching up with the friend who has quietly lived in the corner of your screen since 2013. We rewind right back to “if this video gets 100 likes…” moments, talk honestly about the reality of living inside Old School for 10+ years, and look ahead to where he thinks both the game and his own channel are going next.
If you have ever had an “old B0aty vs new B0aty” debate, remember discovering Old School through his stream, or just like listening to someone who genuinely loves Gielinor, you should watch this one!
What to expect in this episode:
Starting One Man Army: How making hybrid PvP videos in 2010 snowballed into series like Terminal Nuke Challenge and One Man Army, and why that one idea ended up defining his name in the community.
Hardcore addiction: Why Hardcore Ironman still hooks him after multiple lost accounts, how the escape crystal changes the stakes, and what it feels like to play completely differently when one mistake deletes thousands of hours.
Skill ceilings and spectacle: Doom, no overhead Infernos and Colosseums, and the tiny group of players pushing PvM so far past what he thought was possible that it "hurts his head" to watch.
Watching newcomers discover Gielinor: Reflections on the World of Warcraft creator wave, why seeing people bumble through early quests was so special, and what it is like to experience your own nostalgia through someone else’s first steps.
OSRS in 2025 and beyond: Why he thinks Old School is currently the best it has ever been, his love for temporary game modes like Leagues and Grid Master, and how it feels to miss day one of a big update for the first time in twelve years of streaming.
This episode was recorded on September 30th, 2025.
Coming up next: Torvesta & SkillSpecs - January 4th
Next time we are doubling down on chaos with Torvesta and SkillSpecs in the same room. Expect stories from the glory days of high risk wilderness, tournament highs and disaster clips, and plenty of behind the scenes talk about building a career around getting KO’d for content. There is more thoughtfulness than you might expect too, with both of them reflecting on burnout, community expectations, and what PvP needs to keep feeling fun for creators and viewers. Plus, plenty of banter between the two of them!
We hope you enjoy this episode, and you can look forward to Episode 9 with Torvesta & SkillSpecs on January 4th, followed by our season finale with Mod Ash.
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