The 2017 RuneScape Pride Controversy stems from a small, optional in-game event introduced by Jagex to celebrate Pride Month in Old School RuneScape. The announcement triggered an immediate and aggressive backlash from a subset of the community, culminating in a massive riot in the city of Falador. Protesters utilized in-game items to create offensive imagery and chanted slogans like 'We pay, no gay,' arguing against the inclusion of real-world politics in the medieval fantasy setting. While Jagex stood their ground and completed the event, the incident remains a significant moment in OSRS history, frequently cited in discussions about community toxicity and the cultural divide between developers and certain player demographics.