Archive for 'General'
Dev Diary: LUA Scripting Goes LIVE!
Posted on02. Sep, 2010 by Merric.
Narrel writes today about how LUA scripting came about for LOTRO in the most recently released Dev Diary. He was hired as a game systems engineer for LOTRO in late 2007 and eventually “…became the ‘go-to guy’ for UI on my team.”
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Ask Elb: Which 2-Handed Class (w/o pet) is Best to Level?
Posted on02. Sep, 2010 by Elborigorn.
If you want to use two-handed weapons but don’t want to use pets, which class is best for you? Continue Reading to find out.
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Server Names Announced
Posted on01. Sep, 2010 by Merric.
Sapience posted that the North American server names have been chosen and that they will be available starting September 8th!
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Photo Comparison: Seeing the Forests for the Trees
Posted on01. Sep, 2010 by Orchida.
There are many different types of trees present in Middle-Earth.
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Touring the Kinhall: The Fellowship
Posted on31. Aug, 2010 by Kiarane.
Following my advertisement in the Bree-land Times, an amazingly well done in-game monthly newspaper player made, I was contacted by The Fellowship to decorate their lovely kinhall in the Shire. They wanted something cheerful colourful that was Hobbit appropriate.
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A Horse of a Different Level
Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by Merric.
Fast Mounts at Level 6? Festival and Faction mounts removed from the store? An interesting look at mounts in the Beta as we creep closer to Free-to-Play’s release.
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Experience LOTRO VIP Access for Less
Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by Goldenstar.
I’ve been researching options for the Free/Premium player to get the maximum bang for their buck on entry into Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO). Whether it’s cheaper to buy items now while the physical game boxes and special offers last, or waiting and buying it in the LOTRO Store when you are ready for the content.
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Winners of the One Year Anniversary Screenshot Contest!
Posted on29. Aug, 2010 by Orchida.
Thank you everyone who participated in our Anniversary Screenshot Contest! Our winners were announced on Episode 52
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Poll: Original Character
Posted on28. Aug, 2010 by Goldenstar.
This week’s poll asks if you are still playing the original main character you selected when you started playing LOTRO? Whether your first character ever or just the character you decided to level furtherest originally.
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Skirmishes in Free-to-Play
Posted on27. Aug, 2010 by Merric.
Skirmishes will now be available at level 20 instead of level 30 (which is what it is set to now). We take a look at what skirmishes can be accessed at what levels, as well as including their cost in the store.
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Downgrading From VIP to Premium
Posted on27. Aug, 2010 by Goldenstar.
Are you a subscriber to LOTRO who’s looking to downgrade to Premium once Free to Play launches? There are a few things you should know about to prep that will make sure you get the maximum benefits possible after your switch.
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Prepping for F2P Launch: Starting Zones
Posted on26. Aug, 2010 by Goldenstar.
I have been pondering how life will be slightly hectic in the lower levels for a bit on September 10th when Free to Play is launched and we welcome our new friends into our starting regions. This also made me think if there’s anything I should do now so I’m not that annoying 65 pestering [...]
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Dev Diary: Vault Changes
Posted on25. Aug, 2010 by Merric.
A Dev Diary written by Ransroth was released today concerning the upcoming changes to the vault system with the upcoming release of Free-to-Play on September 10th. There have been quite a few changes to the system about which people may find themselves conflicted; I know I was
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Photo Comparison: The Sky
Posted on25. Aug, 2010 by Orchida.
A small tribute to the sky a few of its various states.
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Screenshot Tips & Tricks: An Introduction
Posted on25. Aug, 2010 by Orchida.
Lord of the Rings Online is a very rich, detailed world. The developers put a lot of effort into capturing the essence of real life in the game, so naturally you want to take screenshots and share the beauty with others! Here is the first in a series of posts with some beginner tips and tricks to help you get the screenshot you want.






