Away from keyboard training

Away from keyboard training (also called AFK training or AFKing) is the practice of training one or more of a character's skills whilst the owner of the account is not at the computer. A person who does it is called an Afker or Afk Trainer. AFK training is strictly not allowed, and is against the Rules of RuneScape under Rule 7 (Using Third Party Software). Jagex states: "AFK training is Away From Keyboard training. While you are playing on our games, you must be at the computer.  Away from keyboard training is not allowed, and you should log out when you leave the computer."

One of the reasons for random events was to discourage AFK training. Players who encounter a random event when not paying attention are likely to be killed, and therefore would lose their items.

Is Someone AFKing?
If you think somebody is training while not at the computer but aren't sure, here are some things to look for:


 * Doesn't respond to the public.
 * Suddenly disappears.
 * Doesn't go off (with other players) to another tree (Woodcutting), rock (Mining), fishing spot (Fishing), or monster (Slayer, or Combat).
 * Constantly says BRB and AFK (Be right back and Away from keyboard)

In some cases, a player may not be an AFKer, but doesn't respond to the public or goes off and finds a new object. Those people may be instant messaging, messaging RuneScape friends.

What To Do When Someone is AFKing
If you surely know somebody is AFKing, it is recommended you report the player right away. You should report them under Rule 7 - Third Party Software (although it's important to note that they may not really be using third party software -- they may be AFK but are still logged into the game because they are continuously in combat, perhaps from a quick-respawning aggressive NPC).

Many players keep their public chat Off or Friends, which may be a reason why they do not respond. If a player seems to suddenly disappear and reappear, check if the player is truly logging out and in and not merely being hidden under another player or NPC. Remember these things before you report someone.

Areas to afk (not against runescape rules)

 * Desert bandits are aggressive if a player wears a Saradomin or Zamorak item
 * Aggressive spiders in the security stronghold
 * Cooking and fletching are skills that are commonly trained afk
 * Players can make money afk by farming herbs
 * Players can make money afk by merchanting on the grand exchange
 * Players can stand around in soul wars to collect zeal when the game ends, and subsequently spend them on rewards.
 * Players can stand on the fishing trawler boat and collect the raw fish rewards at the end of the trip.