Tag Archives: new player
How to Use Decoration Mode
Posted on06. Aug, 2010 by Kiarane.
Here’s a short video explaining the decoration system of Lotro housing.
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In-Game Courtesy: From High to Low
Posted on02. Aug, 2010 by Punggo.
It has been said many times (and I agree) that LOTRO has the greatest community of any MMO out there. Players are by and large respectful towards each other in their in-game interactions, and new players are not insulted when they ask basic questions about game play in the chat channel.
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Your Emotes In Action
Posted on21. Jun, 2010 by Goldenstar.
A feature in LOTRO that doesn’t get much attention but that I do use quite often is using the built in emote animations with your own emote text. It’s a wonderful option that can bring just a little extra life to your role-play or even just goofing around.
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Grouping Doesn’t Always Hurt
Posted on14. Apr, 2010 by Merric.
A look at our experience with grouping vs. the competitive nature of individuals that can sometimes be found in LOTRO.
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Skirmish Rewards – Part 7: Bullroarer Rift Cosmetic Clothing
Posted on06. Feb, 2010 by Merric.
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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Skirmish Rewards – Part 6: Hobbit-lass
Posted on18. Jan, 2010 by Merric.
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.
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.
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.
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Skirmish Rewards – Part 3: Elf-maiden
Posted on04. Jan, 2010 by Merric.
A look at the Elf-maiden Soldier cosmetics that are available through the Skirmish System.
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Skirmish Rewards – Part 2: Cosmetic Items
Posted on29. Dec, 2009 by Merric.
Part 2 of the Skirmish Rewards, this time focusing on the Cosmetic Items that are available from the Cosmetic vendors in Skirmish Camps. These items include hats, backpacks, cloaks, and even a shovel!
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Skirmish Rewards – Part 1: Cosmetic Clothing
Posted on28. Dec, 2009 by Merric.
Part One of the rewards that can be purchased by obtaining Skirmish and Campaign Marks. Today we take a look at the items that can be purchased by selecting the “Cosmetic Clothing” filter from within the Cosmetics vendors’ menu.
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Outside LOTRO: User Interfaces
Posted on21. Dec, 2009 by Merric.
A look at how to install and use custom User Interfaces within LOTRO.
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Thoughts on Moria
Posted on18. Dec, 2009 by Merric.
A look at Moria through the eyes of two hobbits who are going through it for the first time!
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Yule Festival Quest Guide
Posted on15. Dec, 2009 by Goldenstar.
Yule is here and 2009 brings a brand new set of events and games to enjoy. This guide is here to help you discover all the fun to be had and help you get your seasonal goodies!
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Too Late to Start Playing LOTRO?
Posted on15. Dec, 2009 by Goldenstar.
I came across this post on the official forums asking if it’s too late to start playing LOTRO. The poster was concerned that everyone was at end game and that the lower levels were basically a barren wasteland. I can understand the concern. I wouldn’t want to pay to play an MMO completely alone, either. However, I believe that this poster was pretty misinformed about the starting areas and about LOTRO in general.






