Nature rune running

Nature running is the interaction between two groups of players - crafters, who create Nature runes (level 44 Runecrafting required; level 91 for double runes) and runners, who bring pure essence to the crafters at the Nature altar.

Both parties benefit in different ways. The rune crafters gain fast, free experience, while the runners get their essence turned into double Nature runes. Since Nature runes are one of the most expensive runes due to their use in the High Level Alchemy spell, effective Nature running methods can allow a player to make a large amount of money. The nearest bank to the Nature altar, Shilo Village, is quite far away, and as a result, players have developed several quicker methods for running essence to the altar.

Items

 * Nature talisman (or nature tiara) - Tiaras/talismans are not needed if you use the Abyss.
 * 25 or more pure essence, unnoted. Normal rune essence cannot be used.
 * Pouches - can be used with any of the nature running methods, and increase the amount of essence which can be carried in one trip.
 * Boots of lightness - Optional; to reduce weight, and thus prolonging energy levels
 * Spotted cape or Spottier cape - Optional; to reduce weight
 * Penance gloves - Optional; to reduce weight

Other requirements
There are no skill or quest requirements for runners, crafters must have a minimum rune crafting skill level of 44, although official crafters must have a minimum level of 91. However, Nature running is not recommended for very low combat level players, since none of the methods used to reach the Nature altar are combat free. With the introduction of the trade limit system, high quest points is highly recommended, preferably with 90 or more QPs.

Trade limit system
On 2 January, Jagex introduced the trade limit system. The trade limit is a mechanism in the trade system that prevents any player from making trades considered to be "unbalanced". The amount of quest points affected the difference in value players could trade. For free players, the limit is 3,000 coins every fifteen minutes; for members, the limit increases with quest points up to a maximum of 30,000 coins.

Effects on Nature Running
With the introduction of the trade limit system, Nature running was affected. In fact, free Law running became almost impossible. However, players with high quest points (i.e. 200+ quest points), will have a trade limit of 30,000 coins. This means that Nature running would still be possible.

The math

 * ''The calculations use real-time prices from the Grand Exchange Market Watch. For more information, see Grand Exchange Market Watch/Runecrafting.

This example assumes that the Runner is carrying 25 Pure essence to the Runecrafter, and the Runecrafter is able to double-craft Nature rune (i.e. level 91+ Runecrafting). Also, both the Runner and the Runecrafter have sufficient quest points to "bypass" the trade limit system.


 * Runner: 25 Pure essence at ea =  coins
 * Runecrafter: 2 x 25 Nature runes at ea =  coins


 * Wealth transfer (to runner): coins

The wealth transfter of  coins is still within the maximum trade limit of 30,000 coins, and the trade can take place. Players can keep repeating the trades until the maximum limit of 30,000 coins. After that, they have to wait 15 minutes until the limit is reset. Since the runners take 3-5 minutes per run, the trade limit system will not affect the overall performance of Nature running. However, both the runners and the crafters should have a trade limit of at least  coins. For maximum efficiency, both should have the maximum trade limit of 30,000 coins.

Selling in the Grand Exchange

 * See Grand Exchange Market Watch/Runecrafting for current prices, or to update outdated prices.

Nature runes are always in demand, due to their use in casting High Level Alchemy. While market price is constantly fluctuating, Nature runes sell for  coins in the Grand Exchange. Players are recommended to sell the runes in multiples of 100's, 500's or 1000's. If players mined their own Pure essence, selling 1,000 Nature runes in the Grand Exchange would result in a whopping  coins in profit.

Standard Practice


World 36 is the officially designated world for Nature Running. During peak periods, particularly on weekends, World 39 may also be in operation, however this is rare since the trade update. Crafters in World 36 wear yellow-gold Canifis mage outfits and stand next to the Nature Altar. Runners are expected to line up behind one of the crafters, and wait their turn to trade. The members of the company based in world 36 will always give back double nature runes, two for every unnoted pure essence the runner trades them. Due to the trade limit update of 2008, players can also use the assist system on a company crafter to get nature runes, albeit each crafter is limited to approximately 3350 pure essence (6700 nature runes) crafted by runners per day, due to the 30,000 experience cap. The World 36 company thread can be found on the RS Forums by searching "ffdn" or "fast free double nats 36".

The clan chat channel for the World 36 Nature Running company is ffdn.

The website for the World 36 Nature Running company is www.ffdn36.com.

Guidelines for Runners
 * For those using pouches, it's recommended to split your number of essence into two or more roughly equal batches. Crafters will generally refuse to trade less than 9 pure essence at a time.
 * Summoning familiars and Summoning pets are generally frowned upon, and runners are asked not to bring them along because they interfere with other player's ability to line up neatly (clicking on a space occupied by a cat does not produce the usual default action of walking to that space.) However, on the 17th of May 2008, the company held a meeting and changed these guidelines a little, allowing runners to use Abyssal creatures, Spirit Graahks, Geyser Titan and Terrorbirds, as they offer a benefit.
 * Runners are expected to line up behind their chosen crafter, and those who cut the line will be refused service, and generally put on ignore.
 * The majority of the world 36 rune crafters only have 27 open inventory slots at any one time, so runners should bring only 27 essence if they are not using pouches.
 * Runners have no standard uniform, but should refrain from wearing mostly yellow or they may be mistaken for a crafter, which could refuse them service.
 * Runners should leave the line as soon as they have traded with a crafter, so they can trade the next runner.
 * Runners should wait for there to be space in front of them before moving up in the line.
 * If you see someone cutting the line, say something! The crafters may not notice because their trade or assist screen is up most of the time.



Non-company Crafters
It's not uncommon to see other crafters at the World 36 altar, many are simply running and crafting their own runes. Others attempt to get runners to line up for them, and may or may not wear company colours. These crafters are generally ignored by both company crafters and runners, since they usually offer only single nature runes back or some other less profitable deal.

Outside Altar Traders
Another type of player that occasionally shows up around the World 36 nature altar is the noted essence trader. They congregate outside the nature altar and attempt to trade anyone who exits, offering noted essence in exchange for nature runes.

The Abyss
Required: Suggested:
 * Completion of the Abyss miniquest
 * Pickaxe and Dragonhide armour
 * Forinthry bracelet (optional)
 * A form of teleportation to a location close to a bank. (Usually Amulet of Glory.)

The Abyss is the most popular method, since it is a very fast way of reaching the nature altar; however, there is a risk element involved in its use, and cautious players may prefer to use these methods instead. The danger comes from Revenant ghosts in the wilderness which may either teleblock, poison or freeze runners, and often attack with mid to high damage, making them vulnerable to death. However the threat is low since Revenants do not frequent that particular area of the wilderness.

Any player who enters The Abyss is skulled and drained of all Prayer points. Wielding a pickaxe will let a player pass an extra obstacle in the abyss, while Dragonhide offers some defence against both Revenants and abyss creatures.

The Forinthry Bracelet will prevent a player from being skulled on entry to the Abyss, but will crumble to dust after 5 uses.

General Store
Required:
 * Noted pure essence (however many natures you plan to make)
 * At least 2 gp for every essence you have.

Recommended:
 * Combat level above 62

To begin, go to the general store just south of the isthmus between Brimhaven and Karamja itself. This is south of Brimhaven Dungeon. Use your noted essence with the shopkeeper, and unnote how many you need. She will unnote them for a cheap price of 2 gp per essence! Do NOT sell and buy back from the store as they will charge 157 gp for every essence you buy back. Walk southeast through Tai Bwo Wannai Village and an abandoned mine to the nature altar ruins, enter the altar, and craft your runes. Walk back to the general store and repeat as desired. Note that there is a tribesman at the mine who is aggressive if you are under 62 combat and is equipped with poison. This method of nature running has the fewest requirements, but the distance which must be travelled between the store and altar is long, and it requires extra gold on hand. The gold is gained back from profit from selling your nature runes.

Shilo Village
Required:
 * Completed Shilo Village quest

Recommended:
 * Energy potions or super energy potions in Bank

This method starts in the Shilo Village bank. With no pouches, you should be carrying 27 essence each trip. You must leave the bank, after drinking any energy potions you wish to, and pass through the gates, and the cart. You should run west, along the south border of the city, until you are at its south west corner. From there, you should run North-West, until you cross the bridge, then run north east, to the west edge of the city.

If you are under level 63, you should run along the edge of the city, within about 2 squares, so as to avoid the danger of being poisoned by the lone tribesman, stationed near the mines. Otherwise, it is recommended that you run about 10 squares north, and then east until you are at the altar.

Fairy Rings
Required:
 * Completed A Fairy Tale Part I
 * Started A Fairy Tale Part II, and completed to the point where the Fairy Rings are accessible.
 * Dramen staff or Lunar staff

Recommended:
 * Energy potions or super energy potions in Bank

The Fairy Ring code CKR can be used to access a fairy ring west of the Nature Altar. The distance between the ring and the altar is about 30% shorter than the one between the altar and Shilo Village. Players should access Zanaris by whatever means is most expedient, then travel between the Edgeville bank (using the fairy ring code DKR), the main ring, the nature altar, and back again. Alternatively, the player can use the bank in Zanaris. Banking at Zanaris is slightly slower, but has the advantage of only using the fairy ring once. The only danger along this route are several Jungle Spiders, who are a minimal threat medium-level players or higher.

Abyss+Canoes
Required:
 * Completed abyss miniquest
 * 42 woodcutting
 * Lumbridge teletabs
 * Started recipe for disaster (reccomended)

Abyss->Nature altar->Lumbridge->bank (Lumbridge bank or Culinaromancer chest)->Canoe to Edgeville Repeat process.