I am certain the community inhibits Pvp's growth. But let's face it, this facet of the neighborhood has always existed and certainly isn't unique to RuneScape Gold . I would bet the combat system does in fact have a good deal to do with the decline of Pvp, given the prevalence of PvP at Old School. However, if I had to pin Pvp's"troubles" on a single issue, it would simply be the fact that Jagex currently focuses their development more and more on high-level, end-game content.
Yeah that will be fine. Even using something cheap-ish like rune that is elder is a pain because once worn it doesn't pile in the bank. Plus to get any chance you would want a decent weapon anyhow. Going budget slayer from the wildy is bothersome because regearing after passing takes a few minutes of getting back stuff -the best'free' things such as desert ammy, age circuit that is 6th etc can only get one at a time.
As a PKer myself, how some affordable armors are absolutely broken in PvP'd surprises really you. Elder rune being the best example of this, and royal d'hide the second. The issue is that the supplies. It prices SO MUCH since they introduced 120 farming/herblore. PKing has become exceedingly costy, so often risk more as a way is to PK anymore.
I believe the battle system generally is just uninteresting and clunky for a game trying to be contemporary and of course the primitive ass ticks. I have played with other MMOS for Pvping because their battle is much more exciting and enjoyable but RS is not one of them that has it, it is the weakest aspect of RS3. Nothing against the people who like it, each to their own but it doesn't appeal to Buy OSRS Gold Sale bulk who can find a pvp encounter elsewhere.And who can blame them? After 15+ years, you would expect that RuneScape players wish to do something with all their loot and skills which they have obtained.