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''See also, [[Ex-Tutorials]].''
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{{Infobox Area
| name       = Tutorial Island
| image      = [[File:Runescape guide.png|250px]]
| release    = [[24 September]] [[2002]]
| update     = Tutorial island
| kingdom    = [[Misthalin]]
| members    = No
| bank       = 1
| altar      = 1
| music      = Newbie Melody
| leader     = None
| tele       = None
| map        = [[File:Tutorial Island.png|250px]]
}}

{{Relativelocation
|location = Tutorial Island
|north = [[Wizards' Tower]]
|west = [[Mudskipper Point]]
|south = [[Rock Island Prison]]
|east = [[Kalphite Lair]]
}}
[[File:Welcome to RuneScape.png|thumb|A player customises their [[character]].]]
'''Tutorial Island''' was an island where new players were guided through the basics of playing ''RuneScape.'' It was released in [[Update:Tutorial island|the update of]] [[24 September]] [[2002]],{{CiteNews|author=Jagex|url=http://news.runescape.com/newsitem.ws?id=27|title=Tutorial island|newsdate=24 September 2002|name=release|date=02:41, January 30, 2010 (UTC)}} and until the July 2008 update, all [[Noob|new]] players had to have completed the tutorial before they could leave the island and begin exploring the world of [[Gielinor]]. During the [[Update:Behind the Scenes - July (2008)|July 2008 Behind the Scenes update]], [[Jagex]] replaced Tutorial Island with a new tutorial, [[Learning the Ropes]], that takes place in [[Lumbridge]], involving a [[Dragon (Learning the Ropes)|three-headed green dragon]] and a [[White Knight]] named [[Sir Vant]]. Players that created accounts before this were able to stay on the island if they never completed the tutorial but are now transported to the new tutorial upon login. [[Learning the Ropes]] was then taken out of the game to be reconstructed, and Tutorial Island was put back into the game as a temporary tutorial until the new one was finished. Unstable Foundations, a tutorial similar to [[Learning the Ropes]] was the next tutorial to be released. This tutorial was an improved version of the previous one. There have been 2 other tutorials since [[Learning the Ropes]] was removed. One simple one which the player had a short introduction with Explorer Jack, and was directed to complete The Blood Pact quest. The most recent tutorial takes players through the invasion of Burthorpe. During this tutorial players must aid Burthorpe and neighboring town Taverley against the war against trolls.

[[Players]] are shown the basics of training all [[free-to-play]] [[skills]] except for [[Crafting]], [[Runecrafting]] and [[Dungeoneering]]. There were many [[icon]]s on the [[minimap]] to show new players what they meant.

Tutorial Island never taught any [[pay-to-play]] skills, and there is such equivalent for new members to learn them ([[Burthope|Burthorpe]])

When players finished on Tutorial Island, they could leave the island by activating their [[Home Teleport]] spell. This did not trigger the 30 minute-long wait to use it again (before the timer was removed). After they left the Tutorial Island, they could never return.

==History==
Tutorial Island was released on [[24 September]] [[2002]] with the news post "[[Update:Tutorial island|Tutorial island]]", at the same time of the release of the [[Waterfall Quest]] and the [[King Black Dragon]].{{NamedRef|release}} Tutorial Island was added to the [[World Map]] on [[4 March]] [[2003]].{{CiteNews|author=Jagex|url=http://news.runescape.com/newsitem.ws?id=72|title=RuneScape map updated|newsdate=4 March 2003|date=02:41, January 30, 2010 (UTC)}}

In July 2008, [[Update:Behind the Scenes - July (2008)|it was announced]] that the [[tutorial]] would soon no longer take place on the island, but in a quarantined [[Lumbridge]], involving a [[White Knight]] ([[Sir Vant]]) as one of the [[tutor]]s. This was done to make the tutorial seem more "[[quest]]-like and exciting".{{CiteNews|author=Jagex|url=http://news.runescape.com/newsitem.ws?id=1284|title=Behind the Scenes - July|newsdate=7 July 2008|date=02:41, January 30, 2010 (UTC)}} The new tutorial quest, [[Learning the Ropes]], was released on [[14 July]].{{CiteNews|author=Jagex|url=http://news.runescape.com/newsitem.ws?id=1307|title=Three Cheers for Lumbridge!|newsdate=14 July 2008|date=02:41, January 30, 2010 (UTC)}}

On [[15 September]] [[2008]], the Learning the Ropes tutorial quest was discontinued so a new tutorial could be created. Until that was finished, Tutorial Island would become the tutorial again.{{#tag:ref|Mod Osborne. [[:File:Mod osborne.png]]. ''RuneScape'' Forums. Retrieved 02:48, January 30, 2010 (UTC).}} This lasted 1 year, until the [[Unstable Foundations|new tutorial]] was released on [[17 September]] [[2009]].{{CiteNews|author=Paul|url=http://news.runescape.com/newsitem.ws?id=2221|title=Advisors and Objectives|newsdate=17 September 2009|date=02:41, January 30, 2010 (UTC)}} Tutorial Island is no longer accessible. As of March 15, 2011, all existing accounts on Tutorial Island have been moved to Unstable Foundations.

Despite Tutorial Island being unusable and unvisited, one change has been made to the island after the release of the new tutorial: a building was "repaired";{{CiteForum|author=Mod Srowley|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5n9qH7pvL|title=Patch Notes - Archive|forum=News & Announcements|postdate=23 September 2009|date=02:41, January 30, 2010 (UTC)}} however, Jagex has not given any indication that Tutorial Island will be used ever again. Tutorial Island remains on the [[World Map]].{{CiteGeneral|url=http://www.runescape.com/img/main/kbase/downloads_and_wallpapers/rsmap-28april10.jpg|title=World Map|date=28 April 2010|author=Jagex|accessdate=15:21, May 9, 2010 (UTC)}}

==Starting the tutorial==
Before they began the tutorial, players had to first customise their [[character]]. To do this, they had a simplified version of the [[Learning the Ropes#Creating your character|interface later used in Learning the Ropes]]. There was no close-up of the head, or mouse settings. There were also fewer options to choose from. The default look was always the same: bald head, goatee, green shirt and pants. The default look was what made [[Macro|bots]] so easy to recognise. Some bots also had slight modifications, such as different hair color or style. After the player clicked, "Accept," they would be told to talk to the [[RuneScape guide]]. Note: It was recommended to train every skill learned to level 3, so you can get a head start on the game, and some skills are much easier to train in Tutorial Island; i.e.: Giant Rats there can't kill you, and rocks, furnaces, and anvils are all in the same room.

===The Basics===
For players who started out on Tutorial Island, the [[RuneScape guide]] was the first [[non-player character]] they ever met. Players learned:
* How to move the camera.
* How to keep the [[minimap]] positioned so that the top is north.
* How to talk to [[non-player characters]].
* How to use the ''RuneScape'' website.
* How to open [[door]]s.

===Woodcutting, Firemaking, Fishing and Cooking===
The [[Survival Expert]] gave players basics for [[Woodcutting]], [[Firemaking]], [[Fishing]], and [[Cooking]] (explained further [[#Cooking|by the Master Chef]]). She taught players how to view and use [[items]] in their [[inventory]], cut wood, light a fire, fish, cook, and view their current skill levels.

Players were expected to cut and burn at least one lot of [[logs]], although if they wished, they can repeat until both Woodcutting and Firemaking reach level 3. The player gained experience in [[Woodcutting]], [[Firemaking]], and [[Fishing]] faster on Tutorial Island.

Players were expected to fish and cook successfully at least one portion of [[shrimps]]. Again, this could gain the player XP until level 3 [[Cooking]].

===Cooking===

The [[Master Chef]] teaches players the finer points of [[Cooking]]; in this case, making bread.

The Master Chef also instructs players in controlling the game [[music]] and in running using their menu option.

Remember that players can also run to a position, by holding the CTRL key as they click - use the minimap to click on, or they will not run far enough if trying to escape. If players click again, even without holding CTRL, they will continue running unless they have already stopped.

===Quests===

The [[Quest guide]] covers using the quest menu, and what [[quests]] are about.

===Mining and Smithing===
[[File:Tutorial Island dungeon.png|thumb|The [[Tutorial Island mine|Tutorial Island underground area]].]]
The [[Mining instructor]] teaches players the basics of:
*Prospecting rocks, although once players can identify them visually, they do not need to prospect at all.
* [[Mining]] (players can only mine [[copper ore]] and [[tin ore]])
* Smelting ore (players can only make [[bronze bar]]s)
* [[Smithing]] items (only [[bronze dagger]]s in Tutorial Island)

The [[Tutorial Island mine|dungeon in which players learn Mining and Smithing]] is one of the best areas to train these skills, due to the rocks' proximity to the [[furnace]] and the [[anvil]]. This area can only be accessed once, so taking the opportunity to progress to level 3 here is worthwhile. However, players will have to mine a little more to get Smithing up to 3.

===Melee combat===
[[File:Combat Instructor.png|thumb|[[Vannaka]] teaches new players the basics of [[combat]], except magic combat.]]
The combat instructor, [[Vannaka]] (also a [[Slayer Master]] outside the Tutorial), discusses the different types of [[combat]]. [[Pure]]s should pay attention, as they can make their first bit of character tweaking here.

Players are given a [[bronze sword]] and [[wooden shield]], and only at this stage are they allowed to enter the rat cage. Players cannot die here, so [[food]] is not required. Therefore, this is a perfect opportunity to train their skills.

The minimum requirement is to kill one [[rat]], using any combat style you prefer, however the player may choose to train each style to the maximum level of 3, while gaining no [[life points]] - the essence of a [[pure]] character being able to maximise their strike while keeping their [[combat level]] low. If players choose to progress any skill here, they will be reminded of their next action, but can still carry on.

===Ranged combat===
The instructor gives players a [[shortbow]] and 50 [[bronze arrow]]s, and will give more arrows for free if they run out. The free ammunition makes it worthwhile training [[Ranged]] to level 3.

When players leave the cage before learning ranged attacks, they cannot re-enter. Some players would drop the arrows and then claim more. Once they had around 1000 or more arrows they would move on and bank it, meaning once they had finished the tutorial they would have arrows to sell for money or trade it to their main account.

===Banking===
The [[Financial Advisor]] instructs players in using ''RuneScape'''s [[bank]]s, and in some possible ways to make money. He suggests three options for making money; killing monsters, completing quests, and levelling skills in fishing, mining, etc...

Generally, both cash and items can be withdrawn from any branch, not just the one they were deposited at. Any items deposited into the bank on Tutorial Island is placed into the player's inventory once they leave the island.

===Prayer===
[[File:Brother brace.png|thumb|[[Brother Brace]]]]
[[Brother Brace]] instructs players in [[Prayer]], although if they choose the path of a [[pure]], they may choose not to acquire any, as Prayer also contributes to combat level. The effects of high-level Prayers can be devastating in combat, but the low to mid-level prayers are mostly useful for melee combat.

Brother Brace also instructs players in using the [[Friends List]] and the [[Ignore List]] and in general conduct. However, he only briefly mentions the [[clan chat]] in passing, without going into any detail.

There is an organ upstairs which can be played. However, as of [[6 November]] [[2008]], the organ couldn't be reached as the doors to the room with the staircase are non-objects (players can't open them or even examine them - it was effectively one big wall across). This caused some accounts left inside to be completely trapped. At some point before Tutorial Island was shut down, the doors were once again placed, allowing any trapped accounts still left on the island to escape.

===Magic===
[[File:Magic instructor.png|thumb|[[Magic Instructor]]]]
The [[Magic instructor (Terrova)|Magic Instructor]] introduces players to their spell list and spell casting, though practical [[magic]] combat will require players to use a [[Magical staves|magical staff]] and set an attack spell for it.

Note: as of September 2010 update Magic Staffs are no-longer required to use auto-cast.

The Magic Instructor gives five [[air rune]]s and five [[mind rune]]s. If players drop them and talk to the instructor again, he will give more runes. Repeating this to obtain 30 of each rune (collecting 5 previously dropped sets) enables level 3 Magic to be reached.

It is also possible to keep dropping them and getting more, possibly even banking them and doing it over.

Players use the runes to cast [[Wind Strike]] against the [[chicken]]s.

===Leaving the island===

The magic instructor will now instruct you to give your [[Home Teleport]] spell a try, which will teleport you to Lumbridge. Players cannot take any extra items off the island and any standard items that they banked will be back in their inventory. Players are now standing next to the [[Lumbridge Sage]].

==Music==
The following [[music]] tracks are used on Tutorial Island:
*[[Newbie Melody]] - The island's surface.
*[[Scape Cave]] - Island dungeon

''Note: If a player had started playing before sounds were added in RuneScape 2, "Newbie Melody" is automatically unlocked.''

[[Free-to-play]] will have the following tracks unlocked after completing Tutorial Island and appearing in [[Lumbridge]].

*[[Ground Scape]]
*[[Harmony]] ([[Lumbridge]])
*[[Homescape]]
*[[Newbie Melody]]
*[[Scape Cave]]
*[[Scape Hunter]]
*[[Scape Main]]
*[[Scape Original]]
*[[Scape Santa]]
*[[Scape Scared]]
*[[Scape Summon]]

==Trivia==
[[File:The world is flat.png|thumb|Tutorial Island is surrounded by [[Unknown]].]]
*If the player went to the edges of the map (the very north, east, south, and west parts of the island), you would see that Tutorial Island is surrounded by a giant [[Unknown]] space. This, however, changed. Players with accounts still on the Island will see that they are no longer on a separate island, but on the actual Tutorial Island on the [[world map]].
*There was a [[Wilderness Guide (NPC)|Wilderness Guide]] NPC on Tutorial Island before [[RuneScape 2]] was installed. His purpose was to warn players about [[player-killing]] in the [[Wilderness]], but was removed with the release of [[RuneScape 2]].
*The [[Magic Instructor]] used to teleport the player to [[Lumbridge]]. Before this, new players would be taken on a boat. Finally, the player used the [[Lumbridge Home Teleport]] spell instead.
*There used to be a [[glitch]] on Tutorial Island. You could [[Death|die]] by being attacked by a [[giant rat]] while [[firemaking]]. If you died on Tutorial Island, you would arrive on [[Lumbridge]] with all the [[item]]s a newcomer would have.
*It is possible to have an account on Tutorial Island after it was removed, as long as the account was made before the update.
*Following the release of [[RuneScape 2]] new players used to appear on the Tutorial Island located south of the [[Wizards' Tower]], however [[Jagex]] later created a separate version surrounded by [[Unknown]].
*[[Bunny ears]] were dropped on Tutorial Island during the easter event.
*[[File:Drunken_Dwarf_on_Tutorial_Island.png|thumb|The Drunken Dwarf "evicts" a player that has glitched their way onto [[Tutorial Island]]]]If you stand near the water at the very edge behind the [[Wizards Tower]] and use the [[Orb of Oculus]], you can still see a small part of the Island.
*If standing at the south western most point of the Lumbridge Swamp you will be able to see most of the bank on Tutorial Island.
*Accessing the island now causes the [[Drunken Dwarf]] to say "Oy mate, you shouldn't be here!" where he'll throw a beer at the player, causing him/her to collapse and appear at [[Lumbridge]].
*On [[28 August]] [[2012]] along with [[Big Chinchompa]] Minigame, on the un-updated [[Evolution of Combat|Evolution of Combat Beta Server]], if you logged out in this new area and logged back into the beta, it was possible to no clip to Tutorial Island through a huge hole in the house of the [[Quest guide]]. This made it possible to re-do the whole tutorial, although, the NPCs only talked to you if you did the original tutorial back in 2007. This glitch has since been fixed.
*On one of the small islands around Tutorial Island is the [[open trapdoor]].
*It has been revealed in the Runescape 4th Livestream Q&A, ''The Future of Runescape'', that very soon (Possibly November), Tutorial Island will be deleted from game, in order to make room for new quests featuring the [[Signature Hero]] [[Ariane]]. It will be removed in favor of an expanded and graphically updated [[Wizard's Tower]].

==Gallery==
<gallery widths="175" captionalign="left">
File:Runescape guide.png|The [[RuneScape Guide]] was the first [[non-player character]] that new players encountered.
File:Survival expert.png|The [[Survival Expert]] teaches players enough skills to become self-sufficient for basic [[food]].
File:Master Chef tutorial island.png|The Master Chef teaches more sophisticated [[Cooking]] techniques, including the use of a [[range]].
File:Quest guide.png|The Quest Guide teaches the basics about [[quests]] and how to find them.
File:Mining instructor.png|The Mining Instructor teaches both [[Mining]] and [[Smithing]].
File:Financial advisor.png|[[Financial advisor]]
File:Tutorial island bak.png|The Tutorial Island bank
Tutorial Island chapel.png|Tutorial Island chapel
Tutorial Island bank.png|The bank of the island
Tutorial Island house.png|[[Terrova]]'s house on the island
Tutorial Island Dungeon.png|The cage with giant rats under the island
File:Lumbridge guide.png|Players standing near [[Lumbridge Guide]].
File:Viewing Tutorial Island from Orb of Oculous.png|A player uses the [[Orb of oculus]] to view Tutorial Island.
File:Please follow instructions below....png|The message players received when not moving fast enough through the tutorial.
</gallery>

== References ==
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==See also==

*[[Lumbridge Beginner guide]]
*[[Boatman]]

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