It’s been a while since we’ve talked about how we podcast, but it’s still a question that we get now and again. So I thought that it would be a good thing to go ahead and write up another article about how we podcast now that we’ve grown a bit and we have become more accustomed to podcasting in general.
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A Warden’s Guide, Part 2: Mastering Masteries
by Elborigorn | August 1, 2011
s your warden starts getting into the higher levels and you finally start to get a feel for how to build your gambits, it all gets shaken up once you earn your “Masteries”.
The 123s of ABCs: Making a Solo ABC Part 2
by Fionnuala | May 19, 2011
Last time we edited a midi with the goal of creating a solo abc file. This time we will take that midi and run it through the LOTRO midi player conversion program.
Legendary Items: Relics
by Merric | May 18, 2011
When you first speak to the Relic-master the UI that pops up may seem a little daunting. I mean you’re suddenly faced with a huge UI with four tabs and a lot of choices. What do you do? What choices do you need to make? What if you make a mistake or if you’re unlucky?
The 123s of ABCs: Making a Solo ABC Part I
by Fionnuala | May 12, 2011
My goal for this installment is to create a simple solo abc for lute. For that purpose I’ve chosen a midi for the song The Dangling Conversation by Paul Simon.
Legendary Items: Looking at Relic Stats
by Merric | April 21, 2011
Relics, what are they good for? Well, quite a bit in-fact!
Sindarin Phrasebook, and Sundries
by Duncan | April 15, 2011
For those playing Elves, the thought of memorizing Sindarin phrases may not be interesting or fun. It seems to me that more players might be interested in adding some bits of roleplay to their adventuring, if only it was easier.
Legendary Items: The Basics
by Merric | March 18, 2011
In Update 2, Legendary Items are undergoing some rather large changes. And while it would be easy to just start laying out the changes, I would rather just start at the beginning and explain fully what Legendary Items are, how they work and all that needs to be known about their functions in order to start getting into the system and making use of it.
The 123s of ABCs: The Basics
by Fionnuala | February 1, 2011
You’re looking at all the names of people who transcribe abcs for others and thinking to yourself, “I can do that too! But…how?” You’re right. You can do it. And in a series of instructional posts I will show you exactly how.
Giving your own One Ring: A LOTRO Wedding Guide
by Kiarane | November 2, 2010
So he finally did it. He /kneeled and popped the question. Now after the big excitement of typing the most significant three letters of your virtual gaming character, Yes!, one big question mark remains. How the frack do I plan a LOTRO wedding?
A Comprehensive Guide to Playing /Music
by Fionnuala | October 22, 2010
One of the most enjoyable and certainly most unique features of LOTRO is the Player Music System. It allows players to produce music in game through both manual, free-form play as well as pre-made abc music files.
Best Party Locations of Middle-Earth
by Kiarane | October 20, 2010
Apart from the kind of event you want to plan, choosing your location is by far the most delicate decision you’ll make about your party. Here are some ideas and suggestions from our team of party planners!
Middle-Earth Costumes: Elven Ears
by Kiarane | September 30, 2010
To continue the Middle-Earth Costumes series, I thought I’d share with you a tutorial on how to make your own elven ears. They are very easy to make, and are a great addition to any costume!
Crafting 101: The Crafting Panel
by Ketani | September 27, 2010
Before you can begin crafting anything, you must first open the Crafting Panel. Of course, what you see on your crafting panel is directly related to which vocation you have chosen. However, beyond specific professions and recipes available to you, each vocation’s crafting panel is the same. What you make will be different, but how you make it will be determined in the same ways.
A Written Guide on How to Install Plugins
by Merric | September 24, 2010
It seems there’s still a bit of confusion out there on how to install plugins. Sometimes a video cannot be substituted for the written word, so I thought it would be good to go ahead and write up some written instructions to accompany my previous video.
Crafting 101: Gathering Materials
by Ketani | September 17, 2010
Now that you’ve chosen a crafting vocation, it’s time to get to work! Of course, before you can start making weapons and armour and jewelry and food, you’re going to need some basic materials.
Screenshot Tips & Tricks: An Introduction
by Orchida | August 25, 2010
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.
How to Lead a Raid Effectively Part Two: Fair and Well-Enforced Rules
by Elborigorn | July 26, 2010
A set of fair and well-enforced rules help build a structure for your raid that helps keep people on the same page and will do well in earning you the respect you need to do your job effectively.
How to Lead a Raid Effectively Part One: Communication
by Elborigorn | July 19, 2010
The biggest key in raid success and especially in succeeding as a raid leader is communication. Everything from basic rules and strategy to who needs to go AFK and when needs to be communicated. If nobody knows anything because nothing has been communicated then the raid will inevitably fail and the leader will have failed as a leader.
Outside LOTRO: Podcasting
by Merric | June 1, 2010
I have done quite a bit of research on how “professional” podcasters record and what equipment they use so I feel that I do have some idea of what it takes to create a quality recording. That being said, I feel that podcasting is simply able to be done with a microphone and a computer.
LOTRO Raiding Readiness Calculator [BETA]
by Goldenstar | May 7, 2010
Our raiding readiness calculator will help you determine if you have acquired enough radiance items to join in raid dungeons that have gloom auras.
Guide to Lore-master Pets
by Goldenstar | April 29, 2010
Every time I see a Lore-master and his pet I turn a little green with envy at their fortune to be able to call cuddly animals to their side. I have a Lore-master back on Gladden that has been sorely neglected since I moved to Landroval and I must admit the draw to roll a [...]
Spring Festival 2010 Quest Guide
by Goldenstar | March 24, 2010
Spring has arrived and 2010 has some new events in store for the Spring Festival. This guide is here to help you discover all the fun to be had and help you earn those seasonal goodies!















by Merric | November 4, 2011
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