For patiently waiting almost 2 years, and along with 400k registered members, the owner of 2006Scape has decided to close its doors.
"Hello 2006Scapers, Mod Vault here.
I have some unfortunate news to bring you; this is the end of 2006Scape. After a year of development, we are shutting down 2006Scape because of copyright infringement. The reason as to why I wasn't able to update you for the past month was because of the legal discussions I've been involved in. This will be my last message to you.
Following extensive legal advice, I have made the decision to permanently close 2006Scape simply because I don't want to ruin my life and that of every other individual involved. I hope you understand and respect that decision.
What once started as a 2007 RuneScape remake made way back on April 10, 2011, 2006Scape has progressed to be one of the largest RuneScape private servers ever made.
I wanted to thank each and every one of you. Without you we wouldn't have gotten anywhere. It's funny to think that a year and a half ago it was just me working on this project, and to see it all come together, all the while being supported by so many people, brings a tear to my eye.
You have proven to be one of the greatest and friendliest communities to be a part of, I can't thank you all enough for being such an amazing group of people. Thank you for everything. Really, thank you. Your support has been unheard of, and I'm sincerely going to miss visiting the forums and talking with you all.
I also wanted to thank everyone who has ever been a part of the 2006Scape team. Whether you were an administrator or a moderator, I hope you all realize how I appreciate everything you have ever done for this project and also that this decision is being made to protect you as well.
It pains me to say that this really is the end. If there's one thing you should know and keep to heart, it's this:
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
- Dr. Seuss
Thank you for everything.
Head of 2006Scape
Mod Vault"
Some people are about to get very mad today. The quoted statement is from the 2006scape website.
Discuss.
"That's surprising" - Nobody
Vault - "TY all for giving me lots of money for a server that took 2 years to develop.... now i will take your money and run leaving you with this song"
Take the Money and Run - Steve Miller Band Live From Chicago (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVA1xRrWBuk#ws)
LOL
It took him 2 years to realise he was infringing copyright??
I lol'd at the guy who donated 300 dollars a week ago :D
Quote from: Mojohaza1 on January 03, 2013, 01:10:38 AM
It took him 2 years to realise he was infringing copyright??
Lmfao +1
Quote from: IlIScottIlI on January 03, 2013, 12:35:30 AM
Vault - "TY all for giving me lots of money for a server that took 2 years to develop.... now i will take your money and run leaving you with this song"
+2
Shit clan.
I'm rly sad though. Spent 100+ hours on their forums let alone around 3 hours explaining the project to irl and rs friends....
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Tbh, I saw it coming. lol
neat
lol - everyone
They should have known better.
When I published the wilderness biography, people were spamming 2006scape in the replies.
Serves the fuckers right for blindly running into THAT pit.
Everyone knew this would happen, tbh props to the guy for making a few thousand $'s and mugging people off.
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oh wait, I'm not surprised at all. Nevermind.
lawlz at anyone who donated to a project that never once should promise of "opening".
/facepalm