BP8_2009122_Tool#3_RuneScape

I enjoy using games in my class for teaching critical thinking and problem solving. One that I found interesting is RuneScape it captured my attention with the graphics, music, a wide range of cultural backgrounds and life like characters. The RuneScape player community is much like the real-world community: while most people within it are honest, courteous and respectful of others, there are a small number of individuals whose behavior has the potential to alienate or offend. It is for this reason that RuneScape has an Offence System, which has been designed to help protect players from this disruptive minority.
If, in the course of play, you come into contact with another player whose behavior you consider offensive or aggressive, there are a number of options available to you. The first is to add the player to your Ignore List, or adjust your chat settings, so they cannot continue to bother you. Most minor incidents can be dealt with in this way.
The RuneScape rules are organized into three categories: Honor, Respect and Security.
This game can teach respect and honor, buying and selling math/economic skills. It teaches the user how to navigate through a variety of activities. The lesson I would use it to teach is honor and respect and relate it to real life situations. I’d have students discuss life situations that honor them and those that have caused dishonor or disrespect then play the game afterward I’d have them write a paper comparing and contrasting real life to the situations in the game.