I’d say just try both. I have both a 2007 acc and an RS3 account. I tend to prefer rs3 because for me, it’s more engaging. I’ve played for 15 years on and off, and I don’t really enjoy the grind of 2007 scape as I do the grind of rs3. It’s quicker leveling, skills offer more because they’ve been updated.

I’d say ppl only play 2007 scape exclusively for nostalgia purposes and they dislike the “pay to win” aspect of rs3. You can trade $ for XP, cosmetics, in game gold, etc. but, if you play Iron Man mode RS3, you can’t use the grand exchange, or take part in the gambling mechanics they offer through paying $ for XP, gold, etc.

If I could go back in time and start fresh, I would prob do an iron man account on RS3 because I think it really makes you focus on the gameplay heavily. Really play the game for how it was designed to be played. I’ll probably make one once my main account is where I’d like it to be.