For many years Runescape has been running the sole servers run and maintained by Jagex. However in recent times, much like in many other MMORPGs, Runescape private servers have begun to spring up and become relatively popular amongst many Runescape users, like moparscape servers. These Runescape private servers often come with a lot more flexibility in the game that allow the players to set their own levels and obtain items that are virtually impossible to obtain in the official Runescape servers. They also allow players to play as members without having to pay the monthly subscription required to play the full version.