A Casual Stroll to Mordor | Tag Archive

Screenshot Tips & Tricks: An Introduction

Posted on25. Aug, 2010 by Orchida.

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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.

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How to Lead a Raid Effectively Part Two: Fair and Well-Enforced Rules

Posted on26. Jul, 2010 by Elborigorn.

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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.

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How to Lead a Raid Effectively Part One: Communication

Posted on19. Jul, 2010 by Elborigorn.

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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.

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Outside LOTRO: Podcasting

Posted on01. Jun, 2010 by Merric.

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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.

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LOTRO Raiding Readiness Calculator [BETA]

Posted on07. May, 2010 by Goldenstar.

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Our raiding readiness calculator will help you determine if you have acquired enough radiance items to join in raid dungeons that have gloom auras.

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Guide to Lore-master Pets

Posted on29. Apr, 2010 by Goldenstar.

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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 [...]

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Spring Festival Quest Guide

Posted on24. Mar, 2010 by Goldenstar.

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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!

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Skirmish Rewards – Part 7: Bullroarer Rift Cosmetic Clothing

Posted on06. Feb, 2010 by Merric.

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In this section, we take a look at the new Cosmetic Items for sale through the Cosmetic vendors that are located in the Bullroarer Skirmish camps. These new items include a cloak, a top hat, a fisherman’s backpack and the Rift helms! All of these items are wearable by all classes (even the Rift Helms) but are not purchasable with the existing Campaign Marks.

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The Records of Battle – Part II

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by Veneration.

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In part II of the “The Records of Battle”, we will go over recording game play using XFire!

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The Records of Battle – Part I

Posted on28. Jan, 2010 by Veneration.

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Ever wonder how people record gameplay or even stream it live online? Well wonder no more! In this three part article we will go over recording gameplay to a hard drive as well as streaming it live!

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Outside LOTRO: Screenshot Organizing with PowerShell

Posted on22. Jan, 2010 by Merric.

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A guide on how to set up your screenshots so that they organize by date using a ready-to-use script and PowerShell.

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Skirmish Rewards – Part 6: Hobbit-lass

Posted on18. Jan, 2010 by Merric.

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This week we take a look at the Hobbit-lass Soldier cosmetic items. I would like to thank both Pericles of The House of Blackrock on Windfola and Goldenstar for helping with the gathering of these photos. It is very much appreciated! Remember, that each cosmetic costs 1 specific Campaign Mark and 77 Skirmish Marks and [...]

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Skirmish Rewards – Part 5: Woman

Posted on11. Jan, 2010 by Merric.

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A look at the Woman Soldier cosmetics that are available through the Skirmish System.

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Skirmish Rewards – Part 4: Redeeming Marks

Posted on05. Jan, 2010 by Merric.

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A look at the different marks that are available as drops during skirmishes, where they can be obtained, and how they can be bartered (if you want to barter them) into Skirmish Marks.