Lord of the Rings Online - Page 4

Capital · 08-06-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brillig

Well, to a degree, that's because Turbine chose to go with a 'realistic' look to the world. WoW is, not to put too fine a point on it, a cartoon.

I absolutely agree that WoW, for the most part, has a cartoon look and feel to the game. That does allow for much more variation to the individual worlds. However, it's been 3 months and I'm still playing LOTRO.

BreizhManu · 08-06-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowMan

Bump...any buddy passes available?

Sorry buddy, only got one for the european version

sabotai · 08-06-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brillig

not to put too fine a point on it

Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul

I've got a secret to tell
From my electrical well

Sorry.

gi · 08-06-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul

I've got a secret to tell
From my electrical well

Sorry.

No need to be sorry, award yourself a bonus point for quoting they might be giants.

GrantDawg · 11-04-2007, 10:03 PM

So, anybody still playing? I hit the level cap this weekend, and so did my wife. I also experienced my first raid ever. Lots of fun, but our kinship is almost devoid of healers. Which is weird, really, because the minstral is one of the more powerful classes in the game. I just started leveling up one, and he can take on much more than my champion could at the same level.

EagleFan · 11-04-2007, 10:38 PM

I stopped playing a while back. Just couldn't seem to get into it or even have the time anymore. May try to go back to WoW casually (wife still plays but I haven't in quite some time).

Radii · 11-04-2007, 10:40 PM

I just gave all my gold to a buddy and canceled my account over the weekend. None of my MMO buddies stuck around, I saw they'd added housing and some other stuff, but I think its too late for me at this point.

gi · 11-04-2007, 10:52 PM

Still playing, leader of a Kinship now. Vilya server, Shadows of Rivendell. Wife and I play it a lot, having a blast.

BreizhManu · 11-05-2007, 06:36 AM

Still playing despite being level 50 since August.

There is still a lot to do, and I am still enjoying the game.

chesapeake · 11-05-2007, 09:26 AM

Still playing my high-30's burglar on Landroval. The only frustration I have is that I rarely get more than 90 minutes on at any one time, so I get stuck on a lot of quest lines at the group stage when I can't find a pick-up group quickly enough to get started.

But conversely, when I hit a new area and get a whole new set of solo quests, it is like opening presents on Christmas morning.

BreizhManu · 11-05-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chesapeake

Still playing my high-30's burglar on Landroval. The only frustration I have is that I rarely get more than 90 minutes on at any one time, so I get stuck on a lot of quest lines at the group stage when I can't find a pick-up group quickly enough to get started.

Yeah, the mid 30's are the worst part in the game in my opinion.

Before it was bad until the mid 40's when you could really start soloing in Angmar but now with the new zone in the Trollshaw it's ok for players 40-45.

GrantDawg · 11-05-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BreizhManu

Yeah, the mid 30's are the worst part in the game in my opinion.

Before it was bad until the mid 40's when you could really start soloing in Angmar but now with the new zone in the Trollshaw it's ok for players 40-45.

I agree about the 30's, but that was about the time we joined with our kin. That helped a lot, because we grouped a bunch of areas.

Greyroofoo · 04-20-2008, 09:25 PM

Anyone still playing? I just got the game and having a good time so far.

Eaglesfan27 · 04-20-2008, 09:38 PM

A 14 day trial version of the game came with my new laptop that I got last week. I'm afraid to try it as it might be too time consuming, but I'm interested to hear as well if people from here are still playing.

Greyroofoo · 04-20-2008, 09:41 PM

Well I have a lvl 17 Minstrel on Landroval named Linhelm. Feel free to hit me up.

GrantDawg · 04-21-2008, 04:50 AM

My wife and I still play. A friend started playing a few months ago on a different server (Gladden) so we made new characters. I'm a little more than half way through 49 with him (Dwarf ministrel). It just amazes me how much content they have put out already (opened new areas, expnanded on others). They have another new area opening by the end of the month, and then by fall will have the first paid expansion coming (The Mines of Moria).

It is by far the best MMO game I've ever played.

spleen1015 · 04-21-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

It is by far the best MMO game I've ever played.

What makes it better than WoW?

EagleFan · 04-21-2008, 03:48 PM

I don't know if it's because I don't get into the LoTR story or what but for some reason I couldn't maintain my interest in the game. I may try it again after we move (moving this next weekend) and see if I can maintain my interest.

I liked it a lot when I started but somehow got bored around the mid teen levels.

sabotai · 04-21-2008, 03:56 PM

I played in the Beta and I was less than impressed. After trying as many MMORPGs that I could, I went back to WoW. I'd be interested in a breakdown of what you can do in the game and how much has been added. It was one of the better MMORPGs I tried away from WoW, but I just had trouble staying interested in it.

GrantDawg · 04-22-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

What makes it better than WoW?

Storyline, graphics and such. It hooked me pretty quick, but having my wife get into probably helped a good bit, too.

Schmidty · 04-22-2008, 07:52 AM

It's not better than WoW by any means (imo), but it's a fun diversion until Wrath of the Lich King comes out later in the year.

I look forward to seeing how Age of Conan is too.

DaddyTorgo · 04-22-2008, 09:14 AM

after being so high on this game, i never even got around to downloading it to check it out unfortunately

chesapeake · 04-22-2008, 10:33 AM

The epic narrative in LOTRO really did it for me, but I admit that I am a Tolkein nerd. But I am taking a break from MMORPGs for a while.

Radii · 04-22-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

It's not better than WoW by any means (imo), but it's a fun diversion

This is pretty much how I felt about LOTRO. I enjoyed levelling up w/ my friends quite a bit, but around 50, it just got stale. Seeing the world and getting through the epic quests was great, but I left the game saying "If you want a great PVE game, WoW is what you want" ... and I tried out LOTRO after quitting WoW and kinda realized I didn't want either. I played it a good bit and definitely got my money's worth by conventional game standards, but it couldn't hold me like WoW(for PVE) or Dark Age of Camelot did long ago(best PVP game in my opinion)

Galaril · 04-22-2009, 08:19 PM

Is anyone still playing this 2 years later. I know they have a fairly new expansion and are offering free sign up and 9.99 for as long as you play per month plus play your old character plus 25% bonus XP for a week to celebrate the games bday. I have heard that soloing has been improved alot in the game to help people get past the early 20 levels or so and might get this again since it does look like it will be around for a while longer.

DaddyTorgo · 04-22-2009, 08:20 PM

interesting. i never checked it out - i probably should

Galaril · 04-22-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

interesting. i never checked it out - i probably should

Yeah, I got to say I never was World of Warcraft MMO guy but really enjoyed my time witht eh game. I solod'955 of the time and only stopped because at about level 20 or so it was becoming more a grind. However, I here that alot of the level grind has been reduced with the expansions.

GrantDawg · 04-23-2009, 05:15 AM

Still playing. Yeah, there is not much grind leveling up. You can easily solo to 60 (though you'll miss out on a lot of the better stuff). If it has been awhile since you played, the game has changed a lot. There is still a grind, but it is all in the top level now. I'm not playing quite as much now because of the grindy-ness. If you are going to play, join a good active guild. It makes the game a whole lot more enjoyable.

Galaril · 04-23-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

Still playing. Yeah, there is not much grind leveling up. You can easily solo to 60 (though you'll miss out on a lot of the better stuff). If it has been awhile since you played, the game has changed a lot. There is still a grind, but it is all in the top level now. I'm not playing quite as much now because of the grindy-ness. If you are going to play, join a good active guild. It makes the game a whole lot more enjoyable.

Yeah, I think I might rejoin and though I will play solo for the most part I plan on doing the story line quests that require fellowships and raids etc so it is not that that I am not open to doing some group play just I prefer most of it to be solo. Thanks for the info.

DataKing · 04-23-2009, 09:34 AM

If anyone is playing on Landroval server and needs a hand, look me up. Thofur Grimhelm - Dwarven Guardian and Armorsmith (currently level 57).

BreizhManu · 04-23-2009, 12:16 PM

Stopped playing 4 months ago, the mines of moria have been a huge dissapointment for me, didn't like the HL content.

Started a reroll this week and all I have heard about the last patch was true : huge amount of bugs...

I don't like the game right now, it will probably get better in a few months, I might start playing again

Galaril · 04-23-2009, 05:29 PM

I am wondering if it is necessary to get the angmar expansion or just the moria one for the improvement s in the game? I have the inital game and am no donloading the hi res version and might just go ahead and get both expansion if they are not to much.

BreizhManu · 04-24-2009, 02:56 AM

there is only one expansion "mines of moria", "shadows of angmar" being the basic game.

TimGuru · 04-24-2009, 07:06 PM

This is semi-off topic but for the MMO fans, try getting into the beta for Champions Online. Its NDA so I can't say more.

DataKing · 04-26-2009, 08:55 AM

If it's half as good as the 'City of' games, I'll be checking it out once it goes live for sure.

Greyroofoo · 05-30-2009, 11:30 PM

Well I just got sucked into this game, if anyone wants to join me my ingame name is Samkin

Greyroofoo · 05-30-2009, 11:31 PM

dola, on Landroval server

GrantDawg · 05-31-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

Well I just got sucked into this game, if anyone wants to join me my ingame name is Samkin

I'm taking a break right now. Been playing for two years and finally hit a wall. I just don't like where the game is going right now.

RomaGoth · 05-31-2009, 01:28 PM

I was in the BETA for LOTRO and liked it enough to buy it. After about two weeks though, I went back to WoW. Then, about a year later, I tried again. Played for about two weeks again then quit. I love the lore, the graphics are nice, and the gameplay was decent. However...

I died a lot. That gets tiresome, especially when you have limited time. I am a good gamer, but because I solo a lot of the time, I found myself being overwhelmed by groups of mobs. A lot of quests required a group, and I hate waiting around trying to find people to group with, so I just try to do those quests myself, with poor results.

I also found the leveling to be very slow. That is a turn-off for me personally.

Another thing that bugged me was the lack of decent addons and especially a map/quest helper. I had a hell of a time finding some of the quest locations. After playing WoW with the numerous addons, LOTRO was very difficult imo.

Has anything changed in the past year or so in respect to these issues? I may be interested in trying once more if it is worth my time to do so. I am also contemplating playing WoW again too.

Greyroofoo · 05-31-2009, 01:46 PM

They did add a map/quest tracker

GrantDawg · 05-31-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

I was in the BETA for LOTRO and liked it enough to buy it. After about two weeks though, I went back to WoW. Then, about a year later, I tried again. Played for about two weeks again then quit. I love the lore, the graphics are nice, and the gameplay was decent. However...

I died a lot. That gets tiresome, especially when you have limited time. I am a good gamer, but because I solo a lot of the time, I found myself being overwhelmed by groups of mobs. A lot of quests required a group, and I hate waiting around trying to find people to group with, so I just try to do those quests myself, with poor results.

I also found the leveling to be very slow. That is a turn-off for me personally.

Another thing that bugged me was the lack of decent addons and especially a map/quest helper. I had a hell of a time finding some of the quest locations. After playing WoW with the numerous addons, LOTRO was very difficult imo.

Has anything changed in the past year or so in respect to these issues? I may be interested in trying once more if it is worth my time to do so. I am also contemplating playing WoW again too.

You should try again. It is one of the fastest/easiest games to level, and they made it even easier just recently. You can very easily solo to level cap, and you can probably get to level 20 in about a week of non-hardcore playing.

Apathetic Lurker · 05-31-2009, 06:15 PM

If you need some help i'm on Brandywine

Morgwai-40 Hunt
Papieros-57 Ward
Bogumil-60 Champ
Taewing -30 LM
Tyrcha- 35 Capt
Beton- 35 Guard

RomaGoth · 05-31-2009, 11:20 PM

I have some characters on Landroval. Still undecided if I will play it again though.

RomaGoth · 05-31-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

They did add a map/quest tracker

Is it an addon or part of the game itself?

BreizhManu · 06-01-2009, 02:38 AM

part of the game itself.

The game as become prety easy now and lots and lots of solo content (way too much in my opinion).

Like GrantDawg, I don't like where the game is going right now, since I have a life account I could still play but don't want to anymore.

DataKing · 06-02-2009, 03:20 PM

For my fellow crafters out there...significant changes are coming to crafting in Book 8:

Developer Diary: LOTRO Book 8 Crafting Enhancements | The Lord of the Rings Online

RomaGoth · 06-03-2009, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DataKing

For my fellow crafters out there...significant changes are coming to crafting in Book 8:

Developer Diary: LOTRO Book 8 Crafting Enhancements | The Lord of the Rings Online

Didn't they already try to make changes to crafting a couple of times?

DataKing · 06-04-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Didn't they already try to make changes to crafting a couple of times?

Crafting has been through a number of changes over the past two years.

RomaGoth · 06-09-2009, 04:13 PM

Is it easier to sell the materials on AH or craft stuff yourself instead?

GrantDawg · 06-10-2009, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RomaGoth

Is it easier to sell the materials on AH or craft stuff yourself instead?

Easier? Sell them. You can make money at crafting, but not easily. It becomes a money/time sink real fast.

04-20-2008, 09:38 PM	#164
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04-22-2008, 07:52 AM	#171
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04-22-2009, 08:20 PM	#176
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	interesting. i never checked it out - i probably should __________________ Get bent whoever hacked my pw and changed my signature.

04-23-2009, 09:34 AM	#180
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	If anyone is playing on Landroval server and needs a hand, look me up. Thofur Grimhelm - Dwarven Guardian and Armorsmith (currently level 57). __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty)

04-24-2009, 07:06 PM	#184
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11-04-2007, 10:03 PM	#155
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	So, anybody still playing? I hit the level cap this weekend, and so did my wife. I also experienced my first raid ever. Lots of fun, but our kinship is almost devoid of healers. Which is weird, really, because the minstral is one of the more powerful classes in the game. I just started leveling up one, and he can take on much more than my champion could at the same level.

11-04-2007, 10:38 PM	#156
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I stopped playing a while back. Just couldn't seem to get into it or even have the time anymore. May try to go back to WoW casually (wife still plays but I haven't in quite some time).

11-04-2007, 10:40 PM	#157
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I just gave all my gold to a buddy and canceled my account over the weekend. None of my MMO buddies stuck around, I saw they'd added housing and some other stuff, but I think its too late for me at this point.

11-04-2007, 10:52 PM	#158
gi College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Berkley, MI	Still playing, leader of a Kinship now. Vilya server, Shadows of Rivendell. Wife and I play it a lot, having a blast.

11-05-2007, 06:36 AM	#159
BreizhManu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Paris, France	Still playing despite being level 50 since August. There is still a lot to do, and I am still enjoying the game.

11-05-2007, 09:26 AM	#160
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	Still playing my high-30's burglar on Landroval. The only frustration I have is that I rarely get more than 90 minutes on at any one time, so I get stuck on a lot of quest lines at the group stage when I can't find a pick-up group quickly enough to get started. But conversely, when I hit a new area and get a whole new set of solo quests, it is like opening presents on Christmas morning.

04-20-2008, 09:25 PM	#163
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Anyone still playing? I just got the game and having a good time so far.

04-20-2008, 09:41 PM	#165
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Well I have a lvl 17 Minstrel on Landroval named Linhelm. Feel free to hit me up.

04-21-2008, 04:50 AM	#166
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	My wife and I still play. A friend started playing a few months ago on a different server (Gladden) so we made new characters. I'm a little more than half way through 49 with him (Dwarf ministrel). It just amazes me how much content they have put out already (opened new areas, expnanded on others). They have another new area opening by the end of the month, and then by fall will have the first paid expansion coming (The Mines of Moria). It is by far the best MMO game I've ever played.

04-21-2008, 03:48 PM	#168
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I don't know if it's because I don't get into the LoTR story or what but for some reason I couldn't maintain my interest in the game. I may try it again after we move (moving this next weekend) and see if I can maintain my interest. I liked it a lot when I started but somehow got bored around the mid teen levels.

04-21-2008, 03:56 PM	#169
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I played in the Beta and I was less than impressed. After trying as many MMORPGs that I could, I went back to WoW. I'd be interested in a breakdown of what you can do in the game and how much has been added. It was one of the better MMORPGs I tried away from WoW, but I just had trouble staying interested in it.

04-22-2008, 09:14 AM	#172
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	after being so high on this game, i never even got around to downloading it to check it out unfortunately

04-22-2008, 10:33 AM	#173
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	The epic narrative in LOTRO really did it for me, but I admit that I am a Tolkein nerd. But I am taking a break from MMORPGs for a while.

04-22-2009, 08:19 PM	#175
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Is anyone still playing this 2 years later. I know they have a fairly new expansion and are offering free sign up and 9.99 for as long as you play per month plus play your old character plus 25% bonus XP for a week to celebrate the games bday. I have heard that soloing has been improved alot in the game to help people get past the early 20 levels or so and might get this again since it does look like it will be around for a while longer.

04-23-2009, 05:15 AM	#178
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Still playing. Yeah, there is not much grind leveling up. You can easily solo to 60 (though you'll miss out on a lot of the better stuff). If it has been awhile since you played, the game has changed a lot. There is still a grind, but it is all in the top level now. I'm not playing quite as much now because of the grindy-ness. If you are going to play, join a good active guild. It makes the game a whole lot more enjoyable.

04-23-2009, 12:16 PM	#181
BreizhManu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Paris, France	Stopped playing 4 months ago, the mines of moria have been a huge dissapointment for me, didn't like the HL content. Started a reroll this week and all I have heard about the last patch was true : huge amount of bugs... I don't like the game right now, it will probably get better in a few months, I might start playing again

04-23-2009, 05:29 PM	#182
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	I am wondering if it is necessary to get the angmar expansion or just the moria one for the improvement s in the game? I have the inital game and am no donloading the hi res version and might just go ahead and get both expansion if they are not to much.

04-24-2009, 02:56 AM	#183
BreizhManu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Paris, France	there is only one expansion "mines of moria", "shadows of angmar" being the basic game.

04-26-2009, 08:55 AM	#185
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	If it's half as good as the 'City of' games, I'll be checking it out once it goes live for sure. __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty)

05-30-2009, 11:30 PM	#186
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Well I just got sucked into this game, if anyone wants to join me my ingame name is Samkin

05-30-2009, 11:31 PM	#187
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	dola, on Landroval server

05-31-2009, 01:46 PM	#190
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	They did add a map/quest tracker Last edited by Greyroofoo : 05-31-2009 at 10:02 PM.

05-31-2009, 06:15 PM	#192
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	If you need some help i'm on Brandywine Morgwai-40 Hunt Papieros-57 Ward Bogumil-60 Champ Taewing -30 LM Tyrcha- 35 Capt Beton- 35 Guard

06-01-2009, 02:38 AM	#195
BreizhManu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Paris, France	part of the game itself. The game as become prety easy now and lots and lots of solo content (way too much in my opinion). Like GrantDawg, I don't like where the game is going right now, since I have a life account I could still play but don't want to anymore.

06-02-2009, 03:20 PM	#196
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	For my fellow crafters out there...significant changes are coming to crafting in Book 8: Developer Diary: LOTRO Book 8 Crafting Enhancements \| The Lord of the Rings Online __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty)

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