I found something of personal interest in the patch notes. Tucked deep in the notes, about halfway through “Town Services, NPCs, Vendors,” is this terse explanation: “Soldier rank traits have had their prices significantly reduced.”
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Riders of Rohan- A Monster’s Perspective
by Andang | January 30, 2012
While most people read the announcement of RoR (pronounced RAWR! by me) and thought that it was awesome, I was left with more questions than answers.
Winterhome Daily Routine
by Guest Blogger | January 23, 2012
With new yule cosmetics available with update 5.1, thoughts have turned back to Winterhome quests before the festival ends.
A Warden’s Guide, Part 3: Potency and Battle Memory
by Elborigorn | January 13, 2012
Welcome to part 3 of my Warden’s Guide series. If you missed the first two parts of this guide you can check them out here: Part 1: Gambit Lines , Part 2: Mastering Masteries This installment of ”A Warden’s Guide” covers the Potency and Battle Memory mechanic/skills added with Rise of Isengard. Potency Potency is [...]
Orion Shares Minstrel Changes with Update 6
by Goldenstar | January 11, 2012
Orion is active in the forums and that usually means sneak peaks of changes he’s working on with classes
Pineleaf’s Primer Vol 18: Rescue at Nurz Ghashu
by Pineleaf | December 28, 2011
Taken by some madness, Golodir has ventured into the Rift. The air is thick with menace, and the stench of Thaurlach lingers…
LOTRO Plugin Review 15: Hugebag
by Merric | December 23, 2011
One of the few plugins that I miss from World of WarCraft is ArkInventory. And although due to Lua constrictions we don’t have a plugin that can match that utilities functions, Hugebag is definitely a step in the right direction.
LEAD Volume III Book 5: The Prince of Rohan
by Alphaman | December 21, 2011
We part ways with the Grey Company and join Théodred as he mounts an attack on Isengard. Will the Prince of Rohan’s plan succeed?
LOTRO Yule Festival Guide 2011
by Goldenstar | December 20, 2011
Yule Festival is running this year from December 20th, 2011 – January 31, 2012. This guide is here to help you find all the events available.
LEAD Volume III Book 4: Rise of Isengard
by Alphaman | December 19, 2011
The Grey Company rides into Dunland to deal with the rising might of Isengard. The White Hand is a mighty enemy, but we will not fight alone for long.
Pineleaf’s Primer Vol 17: The Battle in the Tower
by Pineleaf | December 15, 2011
You have reached the end of your journey into Dol Guldur. You are now looking for Mazog of the great mithril axe Zigilburk.
Pibgorn: New Minstrel Instrument
by Goldenstar | December 14, 2011
How this escaped my notice until release is unknown to me but the Minstrel class has a new instrument available to them with Update 5!
LEAD Side Day Enedwaith: Level 65
by Alphaman | December 14, 2011
LEAD travels through Enedwaith, a strange land full of hostile men, a hidden Hobbit village, and vicious goblins.
LEAD Volume III Book 3: Echoes of the Dead
by Alphaman | December 12, 2011
The Grey Company investigates the mysterious threat in Enedwaith, but will it do them good to uncover the answer?
Pineleaf Plays the Minstrel (The Esquire Levels)
by Pineleaf | December 8, 2011
The last time I played my Minstrel, I said that I would put her aside until I reached 75 on my warden and Lore-master. While I leveled my warden immediately, I decided to level my minstrel to 60 before leveling my lore-master to the new cap. Yes, I am still wearing the outfit from the [...]
LEAD Volume III Book 2: Ride of the Grey Company
by Alphaman | December 7, 2011
The Grey Company rides through Enedwaith, a strange and dangerous land to the south.
LEAD Volume III Book 1: Oath of the Rangers
by Alphaman | December 5, 2011
LEAD begins Volume III by gathering the Rangers together to form the Grey Company. The Dúnedain are ready to ride to Aragorn’s aid.
LEAD Side Day Mirkwood: Level 61–65
LEAD travels through Mirkwood, joining the Golden Host’s invasion of the dark forest.
LEAD Volume II Book 9: Fortress of the Nazgûl
by Alphaman | November 28, 2011
Volume II ends with a harrowing journey through Mirkwood, where Elves and Dwarves wage war against Orcs and Nazgûl
The Minstrel in ROI, Part 2
by Vraeden | November 23, 2011
Where other classes got some minor upgrades with the release of ROI, the core mechanics of the way minstrels operated were fundamentally changed. After getting my minstrel to the new level cap and having the opportunity to run solo and in groups, I’d like to make a couple of comments on how I feel that the changes have affected minstrel gameplay.
Pineleaf Plays the Warden (Sergeant-at-Arms Levels)
by Pineleaf | November 22, 2011
With the release of Rise of Isengard, it was time to take my hobbit to Isengard. Therefore, I am placing my younger characters aside as I return to my main warden.
LOTRO Plugins: Update 5′s Plugin Manager
by Merric | November 18, 2011
The first review I ever did a review on the Plugin Manager that I personally use; however it seems that with Update 5 I will be ditching this manager in favor of the built-in manager that seems to be an (at least so far) undocumented change coming with the update.
We’re All One Big, Happy Family, Right?
by Vraeden | November 18, 2011
Joining a kinship/guild is often the main way that people plug into the social aspects of an MMO. I’d like to offer some thoughts on picking the kinship that is right for you, and I’ll talk a little bit about what it takes to be a good kinmate.















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