Is HDOS approved by Jagex?

HDOS, or High-Detail Old School, is indeed approved by Jagex, as it is one of three non-Jagex clients on the Approved Client List that players are permitted to use, along with RuneLite and OSBuddy. This approval means that players can use HDOS to play Old School RuneScape without the risk of being banned, as Jagex has officially recognized and accepted HDOS as a viable and safe client for players to use.

FAQs about HDOS and Jagex

General Questions

1. What is HDOS?: HDOS is a closed-source third-party client for Old School RuneScape that emulates the aesthetic of 2009 RuneScape HD.
2. Is HDOS open source?: No, HDOS is a closed-source client, meaning its source code is not publicly available.
3. Can you play HDOS with a Jagex account?: Yes, HDOS is now available to use on the Jagex launcher, meaning Jagex accounts are now able to play.

Safety and Security

4. Is HDOS dev safe?: As of June 2022, HDOS is on Jagex’s official approved clients list, meaning there is no chance of being banned for playing on HDOS.
5. Is Jagex launcher safer?: Yes, logins via the Launcher are better protected from brute-force attacks, and you’ll receive email notifications for new device logins and account changes.

Plugins and Performance

6. Does HDOS have all RuneLite plugins?: HDOS utilizes a plugin subsystem, which allows for the integration of plugins that are publicly accessible from RuneLite’s open source.
7. Is HDOS better than RuneLite?: HDOS’s unique development model provides a performance benefit over RuneLite and the official client, with the ability to utilize multiple CPU cores and a more modern rendering pipeline.

Account and Membership

8. Does Jagex care about account sharing?: Yes, Jagex strictly prohibits account sharing, and players must not share, transfer, or lend their account to anyone else.
9. Will Jagex refund unused membership?: Jagex will review any refund requests for purchases made directly via Jagex within the last 6 months, and refunds are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Game Mechanics and Rules

10. Can Jagex track dropped items?: Yes, drop trading is detectable the same way direct trading is detectable.
11. Can Jagex detect buying gold?: While Jagex’s detection methods primarily focus on the sellers, engaging in any form of real-world trading (RWT) in RuneScape carries the risk of penalties, including account bans.

HDOS Features and Capabilities

12. How far can HDOS render OSRS?: In Old School RuneScape, HDOS can render up to 200 tiles, compared to the standard 111 tiles.
13. Can you add plugins to HDOS?: Yes, all core and hub plugins can run inside of HDOS, with the system being monolithic, meaning all plugins are compiled with HDOS.

Miscellaneous

14. Is it illegal to sell OSRS accounts?: Yes, all game accounts are the property of Jagex, and players are only granted limited permission to use accounts, with Jagex strictly prohibiting the sale of accounts.
15. Did OSBuddy shut down?: As of June 2022, the website for OSBuddy is no longer available, although it is still a recognized and approved client by Jagex.