There are around 2,000 known Runescape private servers. However, only the top 20 private servers have more than 500 users each, with the number one private server hosting over 10,000 players.
Well there are not many Runescape Classic Private Servers, but luckily you can download one called "RSCAngel". Go to http://www.RSCAngel.com Runescape 2 Private Servers are illegal, but the two most popular ones are Moparscape, and Frugooscape*. *Frugooscape got sued, and are no longer providing a Runescape 2 Private server.
Private Servers are just run off someones computer where RuneScape servers are dedicated servers with 24/7 up time. The screen goes black because the source code was stolen from RuneScape and is not fully functional, there are many glitches in private servers making them not worth the effort.
Its a website called Runelocus and it have many different Runescape private servers, plus you don't have to sign up or pay for any of its services.
The only RuneScape game is RuneScape, but Jagex has made other games and there are various private servers similar to it... Such as PKHONOR or Grinderscape
Yes private servers some of which you can use your character from runescape e.g. the free one; runescapemodserver.tk. Many offer benefits and easier leveling compared to normal runescape.
"no, they suck and they are not fun. Many have bad graphics and they are illegal. better off playing runescape by Jagex." That is incorrect to say. Private servers are not 100% illegal. There is no proof that they "suck", in fact, may people enjoy private servers because they are easier to play, and allow you to access many items in a much more free world. Graphics depend on how much time the maker of the Private server spent on it. Some look good, some look bad. Easy as that. And the whole point of him/her asking this question was probably so they could not play Runescape by Jagex.
Moparscape is an ileagle game which comes from runescape, Moparscape has many private servers. Moparscape is the free version of Runescape which means all weapons on runesape are free on moparscape or called mopar
Technically, private servers are illegal for World of Warcraft. Nevertheless, many people still play on private servers.
As of 9 November, 2009, there are 169 Runescape worlds. 88 for free players, 81 for Members.
RuneScape actually has many private servers out on the internet now that feature the old RuneScape Classic game that everybody used to love. Instead of playing other games like RuneScape you can actually play it on one of these servers.RSCEmulation is a community of active players that provide RuneScape Tips and help others who want to play on a RuneScape private server. It is a fun environment where most believe in playing free RuneScape over other games like RuneScape. It is a project that is constantly updated to provide the best free RuneScape Classic private server experience possible.I would definitely recommend checking it out at http://www.rscemulation.net
MoparScape doesn't go against the original runescape terms of agreement so it is legal in all ways. There have been many private servers shut down in the past, but when RuneScape switched to HD using a new engine they stopped shutting down old sources. New 508 private servers are being shut down and they do take action though.
The only thing that is runescape but isn't would be a private sever, such as moparscapeEdit by Engl1sh: Games other than Runescape that are based off of Runescape's code are actually ILLEGAL, and JaGex is in the process of finding (and suing) those companies that feel it's okay to steal code and the game itself. ALSO, many games that are based off of Runescape (private servers) have the ability to find your ip address, and can sometimes put viscious malware, spyware, or any other form of virus onto your computer without your consent. Unfortunately, many do not realize how easy it is for private server owners to just code in a bug/glitch to plant harmful stuff on your computer via their private server homepage. You risk a lot just by looking at sites that offer "private servers". My suggestion: DON'T PLAY THE FAKE.Even though there are almost thousands of private servers its not safe dont be fooled by the person above, its your personal choice but to be honest private servers are too easy with MANY bugs. It is ILLEGAL but this type of thing is too hard to enforce. RE:Edit by Engl1sh: Actually everything I said is accurate, as in moparscape when you attempt to log on, in order to do so you use your i.p. address to actually start up the game. Many private servers also claim to be a 'JaGex produced' game, and in doing so they say "Feel free to use your same account that you use on Runescape II." You type in your password on a private server and you've lost that account. As well as 'buggy and glitchy', many private servers can IN FACT begin automatic downloads of harmful software/ viruses, especially if your security settings are low or innactive.RE:RE:Edit by Engl1sh: Someone deleted all of the previous information. In the future please do not delete answers and put a single-word answer, instead leave your answer in the same form as I have done, and allow the poster of the question to decide what to do with all of the information given.