Apr 16, 2016

Pelennor Fields starts right where Update 17 left off with Gandalf.  He quickly sends us on in search of the Rohirrim.  On the way we find the Woses and give them aid so that they can help the Rohirrim through the forest. We have had the monotony of the same type of quests for several zones now.  Update 18 breaks that by giving us new quests surrounding the...

Today Turbine made an interesting post on the forums. “The existence of LIs above level 100 is a bug. We never intended to drop LIs above level 100.” Then why is imbuing even an option?  Why not just make level 100 LI’s be imbued in the first place if you are not going to give the option for an alternate progression system?  This makes...

Today Turbine announced that the new featured instance rewards will only be for characters level 100+. “Once per day, when you complete this instance at level 100 or above, you will get a box filled with extra rewards, above and beyond what you normally get from that instance.  From level 100 to 104, this extra reward will primarily be Scrolls of...

Apr 14, 2016

This week’s video highlight explains why Tom Bombadil was cut from the Peter Jackson films.  “LEGO Tom Bombadil (Why was he cut?)” was released in 2013 on BrotherhoodWorkshop’s YouTube channel. Do you know of a good Middle-earth themed video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link...

Update 18 will be releasing later today but we already have the release notes.  The notes are mainly the same from the test server, but there are a few new bits of information. Two New Books of the Epic Story “Aid the armies of Rohan in Volume IV, Book 5, ‘The Ride of the Rohirrim,’ and help them find a safe road to Minas Tirith in time to...

Apr 11, 2016

Today Turbine released a developer diary explaining the various design choices and challenges in depicting The Battle of Pelennor Fields.  The diary has so much detailed information about Pelennor Fields that summarizing really would not do it justice.  You can read the full diary here.   More info on Update 18: Update 18 Preview Videos Update 18 Release...

This week we go over news leading to Update 18’s release. Blooper video here. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN145.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (42.4MB) Game News Update 18 Delayed 24 Hours Store Sales Free Sample Of The Week April 8th – 14th +100% Crafting XP Use Coupon Code TPNf5q7LsZeKa 1/Account 25% Off Legendary Slot Unlock...

Apr 11, 2016

I make predictions on what I think will happen at Pelennor Fields in Update 18. More info on Update 18: Update 18 Preview Videos Update 18.2 Raid...

Apr 10, 2016

What are you looking forward to most with Update 18? The Instances The Story The End of the Dawnless Day The Landscape The Level Cap Increase Housing Task Boards Class Changes Lag Reductions Weekly Featured Instances Increased Essences The Raid with Update 18.2 Other View Results  Loading ... Have a poll idea?  Let us know in the comments below and it...

Apr 8, 2016

Today Vyvyanne announced on the forums that Update 18 has been pushed back a day to fix an unspecified bug.  The update is now set to release on Tuesday April 12th. “We do not formally announce launch dates (in writing here or on the launcher) until all is through the final QA checks and we are confirmed for live which is anywhere from 3 days to 24 hours...

Apr 7, 2016

This week’s video highlight is a song for dwarves.  “♪ Diggy Diggy Hole” was released in 2014 on YOGSCAST Lewis & Simon’s YouTube channel. A big thanks to Squirle for recommending this week’s video highlight. Do you know of a good Middle-earth themed video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email...

This week the party finds new mysteries as they try to reunite. Watch previous...

This week we talk about a large amount of site news as we get ready for Update 18.

Apr 4, 2016

The third episode of Middle-earth Lore is here! Episode 1     Episode 2 Help this series live on by supporting it on Patreon and gain access to new episodes...

A big thanks to Goblinbane for suggesting this week’s poll! Do you like imbued weapons? I like them I like them in general, but there should be less grind Meh I don’t like them because I lost legacies I liked I don't like them Other View Results  Loading ... Have a poll idea?  Let us know in the comments below and it might be a future...

Hopefully by now most of you have realized that many of today’s articles on LOTRO Players were jokes.  April Fools’ Day was always special on CSTM, rest in peace, and LOTRO Players has carried on the tradition.  We hope that you enjoy the articles and have a great April Fools’ Day. This year’s April Fools’ Day articles on LOTRO Players: Critters leaks – New...

Please note: The following post was an April Fool’s joke and is not real. Today Turbine announced that The Rift instance will be revamped into multiple Epic Battles by the end of the year. “The revamped version of The Rift will be coming later this year.  It will include two solo-duo EBs created for the first two Troll bosses.  After completing the first two,...

Update: The update has been delayed and is now set to release on April 12th. Today on his weekly stream, Frelorn announced Update 18 is to release on April 11th.  The update will include the Battle at Pelennor Fields instances and story, the Far Anórien region, a level cap increase and a variety of improvements to the game. More info on Update 18: Update 18...

Mar 31, 2016

This week’s video highlight takes us back to the excitement around the announcement of the first Hobbit film.  “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Announcement Trailer” was released in 2011 on Warner Bros. Pictures’ YouTube channel. Do you know of a good Middle-earth themed video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an...

Mar 29, 2016

The season finale of Ren: The Girl with the Mark is here! Previous episodes: Episode 1     Episode 2     Episode 3     Episode...