Jagex may have included Lachtopher in the game as a way to satirise players that beg, to show new players that begging is not a good way to make money, and that they may face criticism if they do. He is the first NPC to talk to in the Cryptic Clue Fest of the 2009 Thanksgiving event. Players needed 3 ropes, 2 buckets, and 5 bananas to progress in the event.