The second build of testing for Update 15.1 has been added to the Bullroarer server, and includes a new set of patch notes. Check out the link for the full list, below are some choice quotes I found interesting: Classes Relaxed naming restrictions surrounding “-beorn”, which is now a legal character name suffix. Lore-master bear pets no longer roar...

The Bullroarer test server is as of this writing up for patching and testing for the newest patch to LOTRO, 15.1, and comes with it’s own set of patch notes. I have listed some of the more interesting ones below, but be sure to check the link for the full list: General You can now use “Track Nearby Quests” in interior locations Beornings...

Update 15 launched last week, and with a fair number of issues. Turbine responded by applying a hotfix to address some of those problems.  Here is the list of changes: “We have resolved an issue where Mac Yosemite users were unable to access the store or customer support pages. Special note for Mac users: Upon Exiting epic battles Mac users may experience...

Update 15 launches today, and with it has come its own set of patch notes. This is largely the same as from BR, but I will point out the major features and anything I find interesting below: Major Features Beorning class Epic Story Volume IV, Book 2: The Dawnless Day New level 100 zone: Central Gondor New solo/duo offensive Epic Battle: Retaking Pelargir(with...

Today Massively posted an article stating that from a developer call Update 15 was revealed to release onto the Live severs on Wednesday, 5th November. This is unusual, since most major LOTRO updates launch on Mondays(presumably to allow for any possible problems). For those unsure of what is coming with Update 15, here are the main features: New Epic Book;...

Introduction I like Epic Battles. It’s a phrase you don’t often see in LOTRO discussions, and it’s not difficult to see why. Take a very buggy initial release, add in oftentimes awful pacing, numerous new mechanics to learn on the fly and top it off with a tutorial that explains very little about how the battles are actually fought, you get a...

Today the Executive Producer for LOTRO, Aaron ‘Rowan’ Campbell posted a letter talking about their current plans for Update 15, as well as some changes to their schedule. Among the highlights we have: Update 15 goes onto Bullroarer for public testing on 10th October The Beorning will being in the new zone of the Vale of Anduin The trait lines for...

The Community Manager for LOTRO, Frelorn, has announced that Corey Olsen, AKA the Tolkien Professor will be joining Turbine’s ‘lore guy’ Chris Pierson for a livestream on LOTRO’s Twitch account. Taking place on Wednesday October 1st, 1PM Eastern Time, they will discuss the Professor’s thoughts on LOTRO, the game’s recreation...

Today a Producer for LOTRO, Produktion Malphunktion (yes I did type that correctly) announced plans to give a long overdue update to the Music System. They have confirmed to be working on tweaking and fine-tuning the currently existing instruments, as well as maybe introducing some new instruments to the game, including String Bass and Serpentine. Note that if...

Today the Executive Producer, Aaron ‘Rowan’ Campbell took part in a stream with Sapience to talk about the recently released Update 14, his Producer’s Letter and planned and potential upcoming additions to the game. Below is a list of some of the juicier details, but be sure to check out the link for the full video. The cancellation of the...

The third build of testing for Update 14 has arrived, with a new set of patch notes. There aren’t too many listed this time, so I will paste them below for your perusal: Release Notes General Crippled effect, usually put on the player by wolves, has been converted to a true wounding effect. Along with decreasing your run speed, it now also decreases might...

The second build of testing for Update 14 has arrived, and they have their own set of patch notes to match. As usual I will cherry-pick the more interesting or notable ones to me and post them below. Be sure to check out the link for the full set of changes! The West Gondor Quest Pack has been made available to the LOTRO Store. Premium and Free to Play...

This edition of Dev Snippets largely features posts by Jinjaah on upcoming Champion and Rune-Keeper changes, as well as some interesting titbits from the Hobbit streams. Jinjaah Proposed Champion changes thread – suggestion concerning CBR Runekeeper healing thread – only the first response linked here as the discussion is LOOOOOOOOONG Suggestion:...

One of the interim patches between the major updates of 13 and 14 is currently on Bullroarer, complete with a fresh new installer! There are a decent amount of changes with this patch, including making the new cosmetic pets client side only, an ‘auto fellow’ option numerous changes to the Champion class and a sort function to the inventory system....

Well here we are. After five rounds of Beta testing notes, the final set for Update 13 are here. For the most part they are unchanged from Bullroarer, but it could be worth a look see just to refresh some of the details. Regardless, I will paste the bigger titbits below: Of Special Note Epic Book 14 The conclusion of Volume three is here! Please note, you will...

Well there’s a great deal of things announced with this Letter, far more than I think anyone expected. Not only do we get information on the new class, but we also get details of future content for this year and the next. I’ll list the important stuff below in bullet points, but be sure to check out the full article! 2014 Update 14 will contain the...

The 7th year Anniversary for LOTRO approaches, and Turbine has released details showing the different kinds of rewards that will be given out to players. This follows a similar structure to previous years, with all players recieving fireworks, and Premium/VIP players will get stacking rewards depending on how long they’ve had their account. Below are the...

The fourth, and possibly final round of Bullroarer testing for Update 13 has arrived, with some more changes and fixes for you to peruse. As always I will note a few of the more interesting ones below: (BR)Lootboxes rewards from metadeed completions will also come with an unbound key additionally, item rewards from deed completions will go into your pending...

The third round of Bullroarer testing for Update 13 has started, and with it has come yet another round of patch notes. There are a few notable changes, which I will list below: The character model changes mentioned in P2 have been reverted, and new, more delicate adjustments have been made Virtue stats have been given a boost to accomodate current stat levels...

Chris of LOTRO and MMO Reporter fame was kind enough to give us a fairly in depth preview of the content coming with Update 13, set for release on the 14th April, most notably being the addition of Ent play. He is also joined by the Exectuive Producer, Aaron (Rowan) Campbell and members of the development team. Be sure to watch the whole video for all the juicy...