AND SO THE WHEEL TURNS The wagon clattered over the cobbled streets of Bree, heading toward the dirt trail which led to Combe, and further on, to Archet Dale. The kids peered over the sides of the wagon, looking at the shops which lined the thoroughfare. The effects of the War of the Ring were still visible; a few broken windows were boarded up, and some folk...

This week the adventurers prepare Trestlebridge for an impending orc assault. Watch the previous episode...

This week we talk about a ton of great site articles.

Have you ever role-played in LOTRO? Have you ever role-played in LOTRO? Yes No No, but I would like to someday Other View Results  Loading...

LOTRO Players is giving away 8 copies of Stand by the Grey Stone, the latest song from the real life Lonely Mountain Band.  A big thanks to John for making this awesome song and giving us codes to give away. Entries will close on November 27th. How to Enter To enter the giveaway please leave a comment below. Duplicate comments from the same user will be only...

This week’s video highlight is beautifully abstract.  “Beyond The Infinite Mind” was released in 2013 on nukemz7’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...

This week we talk about more server news and community events.

I have finally run out of poll ideas and need your help!  “Help me, audience.  You’re my only hope (token).” Please leave a comment below letting me know your new poll ideas.  Feel free to include multiple ideas and the possible answers for each. Note: Your idea might be modified.  You will receive a mention in the related article if your poll...

This week’s video highlight shows us just how big of a deal the Tower of Orthanc instances would be to our characters.  “Trucido in Tower of Orthanc” was released in 2013 on sunbeamt’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...

In 1965, Tolkien was interviewed by Denis Gueroult about the sub-creation of The Lord of the Rings. John Rateliff, the author of The History of the Hobbit, wrote the following on the interview: “I think this is by far the best interview Tolkien ever gave. It’s one of only two that extends to a good length . . . and the only one in which the interviewer...

In a recent forum post, Vyvyanne stated that the new server launch has been postponed until sometime after Thanksgiving. “During the test, we did find some things we need to work a bit more on to make the launch of our new datacenter the best it can be. This means that we are going to make some more adjustments and then schedule another load test in a...

This week the adventurers learn of an orc plot to destroy Trestlebridge and so they try to help defend the town. Watch the previous episode...

This week we talk about kinships and site news.

RUN OUT OF TOWN Two men were standing over a map, carved wooden figurines on the table with them. One of them had a (relatively) straight edge, and was marking out paths on the map. They seemed to go far in one direction, then would suddenly turn around and go far in the other direction. The bard looked over their shoulders for a brief moment, then realized...

This week’s video highlight teaches us not to be late to a LOTRO raid.  “Don’t Be Late to a LOTRO Raid” was released in 2014 on Kevin2099ify’s YouTube channel. Before watching this week’s highlight I should explain a bit.  It has become an internet meme to take a certain scene from the movie Downfall and give ranting...

Today on the forums, Frelorn announced the prizes for the second beta test of the new servers: “This Saturday November 7th from 12-2PM Eastern we need your help testing our new Datacenter on Bullroarer. We need as many players as possible to log onto Bullroarer and play. Many members of the team will be on hand running live events and chatting with...

This week we give our first impressions of Minas Tirith and Update 17 as a whole.

Will you buy the Update 17 quest pack? Will you buy the Update 17 quest pack? Yes, I already got it - this poll should have been last week Andang Yes, I will Maybe No No, but I will play through the Epic Story No, I am VIP Other View Results  Loading...

The part of Gondor players have been waiting for is finally here!  When people think of Gondor, they usually think of Minas Tirith.  Being a city and a keep, Minas Tirith in many ways is like Edoras and Helm’s Deep combined.  Just on anticipation alone, Turbine had a lot to live up to and then add in the shear size of Minas Tirith and it becomes a truly...

This week’s video highlight is a perfect fit for Halloween.  “Obsession” was released in 2014 on Radwin99’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...