This week we have a very special show where we read questions and answers from an exclusive Turbine interview.

After finishing the most recent book of the Epic Story, I had many questions to ask the author, MadeOfLions. This lead me to create the following questions about Bingo Boffin, the Epic Story and LOTRO/Turbine as a whole. A big thanks to MadeOfLions, Chris Pierson, QuartermasterU and DrOctothorpe for answering our questions! Also a big thanks to all the...

This week’s video highlight reminds us to not cross the streams.  “The Middle-Earth Ghostbusters (english version)” was released in 2009 on rawulf26’s YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link to the video and it might end up in a...

This week we review Minas Tirith and talk about server transfer news.

Today on the forums Vyvyanne announced a 7 month free transfer plan for the remaining worlds. “We will also be offering Free transfers between remaining worlds following the below schedule. • Dec 7th- Jan 3rd: Arkenstone & Gwaihir • Jan 4th- 10th: Landroval & Belegaer • Jan 11th- 17th: Crickhollow & Sirannon • Jan 18th- Jan 24th: Gladden &...

EACH STORM THAT RAGES The bard trailed off, as it was quite apparent that the children were no longer paying much attention to the story. He was just getting to the good bit, too. But the family had obviously not been to Archet recently. “What happened here?” whispered one of the mothers in shock. Her husband held her hand, while the other parents...

This week’s video highlight is the best video about the Ents I have ever seen.  “LOTRO Farewell to Windfola: Karliene – The Last of the Giants” was released in 2015 on Kristine Dotinga’s YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a...

Today in a post on the forums, Vyvyanne said there are no plans for mounted epic battles. How do you think the Battle of Pelennor Fields will be depicted in...

This week the adventurers fight to save Trestlebridge from a large orc assault. Tales of the Free Folk will be taking a break for the holidays but will be back in about a month’s time for more adventures! Watch the previous episode...

This week we talk about new store items and news from the site.

LOTRO Reporter will be having their 300th episode live on December 8th at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time!  We hope as many people as possible can be in the live chat to celebrate such a momentous occasion for LOTRO’s longest running podcast! This episode will also be Layanor’s last show on LOTRO Reporter.  You will still be able to watch his content over...

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This week’s video highlight is a fan-made trailer for Update 16.  “Game Trailer LOTRO Update 16: Ashes of Osgiliath” was released in 2015 on Vincent Clark’s YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link to the video and it might end up...

Starting Thursday, December 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. EST, Arathaert will be doing a 24-hour live charity stream on his Twitch channel to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. At St. Jude’s, no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. They share their groundbreaking treatment discoveries and have pushed the childhood cancer...

Today Turbine announced the Blessing of the Valar is to release with Update 17.1.  The new LOTRO store item will allow characters to level to 95 instantly.  The item is currently priced at 5995 Turbine Points on the test server.  The item contains many of the same things as the Gift of the Valar, including a full set of level appropriate gear, a mount and many...

Today Peter Jackson posted a video that suggests he might be directing an episode of Doctor Who. While it is not confirmed Jackson will be directing an episode of Doctor Who, it would be surprising if they went to all this trouble for nothing. As a side note, you may not have noticed but there is a copy of The Silmarillion with several sticky notes in it.  It...

This week I was with my family for Thanksgiving so I don’t know what the other hosts talked about but I am sure it was great.

If you could live anywhere in LOTRO, where would you live?  A big thanks to Bellcaunion for suggesting this week’s poll! If you could live anywhere in LOTRO, where would you live? The Shire Ered Luin Bree The Lone-lands The North Downs Rivendell Evendim Eregion Forochel The Misty Mountains Angmar Moria Lothlórien Mirkwood Dunland Isengard Rohan Gondor The...

LOTRO Players is giving away a Helm’s Deep expansion code thanks to DJ. Entries will close on December 11th. How to Enter To enter the giveaway please leave a comment below. Duplicate comments from the same user will be only counted once. Each comment will be assigned a number in order. The winner will be selected with a random number generator. The...

This week’s video highlight reminds us how much fun it can be to be a hobbit.  “Hobbit merriment” was released in 2013 on LotRO Laurelin’s YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link to the video and it might end up in a future...