Aug 3, 2020

Since the last update to the Minas Morgul primer we’ve had many changes to the raid, a new instance and a new region that has added plenty of new gear options. For the full details on questing from level 120-130 and the Minas Morgul instances i’d refer you to the Primer from March https://lotroplayers.com/2020/03/21/minas-morgul-primer-2/ This guide will focus...

Jul 14, 2020

While the biggest tale in the latest patch would be Aragons wedding. Update 27 brought us a rework of some orc banquet.  A Storied Tale is a solo-able, story-focused alternative to an Epic Battle. Each of the five Helm’s Deep Epic Battles now has a Storied Tale The reason Epic battles were a nice idea that really found its footing in the later...

Jul 8, 2020

In Update 27.1 the new VIP bonuses went live. Described as below this guide will set out a more detailed look.  48 hour Town Services itemSubscriber’s Jug that grants accelerated Crafting times and item wear prevention buffs for 48 hours.  The items are a quest reward you can get at the Bree Boar fountain. You will receive 2 items. One is...

Jun 28, 2020

With freeps battling on Bombadil the month-long pvp/deed server. if you’re still looking for some frames the VIP server is still running for a few weeks. But the main reason for this weeks roundup is the news that the wedding of Aragorn and Arwen aka Update 27 is coming on tuesday (if all things line up. Website highlights Several new and helpfull...

Jun 3, 2020

The Coupon Code is: LOTROFREEQUESTS (1/Account, available to redeem through August 31st, 2020) This Coupon Code will grant the following to your game account: Quest Pack: Central GondorQuest Pack: East GondorQuest Pack: West GondorQuest Pack: WildermoreQuest Pack: AngmarQuest Pack: EnedwaithQuest Pack: EregionQuest Pack: EvendimQuest Pack: ForochelQuest Pack:...

May 31, 2020

Besides your gear and skill trees lotro has always had a minor system for virtues. These would level with your character as you completed deeds around the game. Minor buffs or ways to fill in some missing stats. But mostly an extra way to grind to your hearts content. Do you need them, how to level them and which ones to choose from. Update 24 revamp In update...

May 29, 2020

With may 31st approaching plenty of folks we’re looking for news on the free-lotro months. Today we’ve had this news. For the full details you can read their Post.   In the near future they will release a promo code you can redeem Ingame  to get acces to all questpacks. So the coupon code will grant you quest zones like Evendim, Eriador, the...

A lot of worldy events in this round up about news in lotro. World transfers are (partly) open Instead of waiting a few more months the server transfers have re-opened between existing worlds. Your characters on closed servers will still be stuck. These opened up with the same restrictions as before (No Eu <-> US transfers) If memory serves the per...

May 18, 2020

Written, but a never completed draft from May 2020. Probably not complete, but a nice read or an intro if you want to take your first steps in larger groups. Most of it applies to Hiddenhoard now. Except just a bit worse of a raid in hindsight then Remorchant Make sure you want to raid May be a strange start to a raid guide, but do ask yourself what...

May 5, 2020

Ever since Minas Tirith not much has changed about creating your level 100 Legendary items and imbueing them afterwards. For this guide we’ll focus on keeping it compact and streamlined. Sources of level 100 legendary itemsPreparing imbuement (and legacy information)Imbuement and best practicesPower curve of legacies (your level vs LI level)Upgrading your...

Apr 27, 2020

Per announcement of SSG. The free content has been extended. A nice free carry all for VIP’s and for some reason morale pots. Standing Stone Games will be extending the open questing of all of our adventures and stories through May 31st, 2020. To say thank you to our VIP supporters, we will be distributing the following gifts to anyone with an active VIP...

Apr 27, 2020

With the renewed alliance between caveclaws and chicken, George felt it was an excelent time to go back to Ered Luin to visit his friend Diggy. He may not be a dwarf, but he’s very Diggy Diggy. With just 6 picks you won’t find many treasures With all the festivals cancelled for awhile Berry came down from his neighborhood to sign some autographs...

Apr 18, 2020

Been a busy week with the release of the develops letter, the first (and only) U26 Bullroarer and the newish buried treasure event. Developers letter For the full letter view https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/lotro-producers-letter-look-2020 or last weeks Lotro news. Since then we’ve gotten a few more details. Mostly that the upcoming challenge...

Apr 6, 2020

The full letter below and for the discussion topic see https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7999675#post7999675. A deeper dive will be later done later in the week once a few questions have been answered. Greetings! I hope everyone is staying safe! Before looking ahead, I want to thank our players for traveling with us through Middle-earth in...

Apr 6, 2020

No concrete news for the past few weeks, but a few “Soon”s have gotten an update. Bullroarer preview for Update 26 expected to be up for a gander in week 16. *Week 14 Cordovan stream Executive producers letter has gotten the last sign-offs and is expected to published early week 16 as well....

Mar 31, 2020

Rumours have it that the delay of the yearly Producer’s letter, in which the SSG team details their expectations for content and changes for the upcoming 2020, has been delayed even further. While it has always been “ready when it will be” this years delays has been a hot topic. At the player meet-up (Pax east) we got several details about the...

Mar 21, 2020

Main hub for your Minas Morgul expansion questions. Last update 20th of March Content Walkthrough linksQuestingGearing up before Minas MorgulActivities after 130Weekly and dailies for Reclamation of Minas IthilInstance overviewLoot overviewCrafting guildBullet point information Instance guide links NameLink – Guide qualityHarrowing of Minas...

Mar 19, 2020

SSG made an announcement to provide some extra postive vibes  for all lotroplayers (and DDO). But mostly for the people here. All quests, instances, and skirmishes, including those in expansion packs, are open to everyone through April 30. https://www.lotro.com/en/friends ‘I wish it need not have happened in my time,’ said Frodo. ‘So do...

Feb 29, 2020

This friday there was an SSG meet-up in which they spoiled the major outlines of 2020. Details probably over in the soon ‘tm developers letter. For the full video and DDO news (and main source for this weeks info) head over to http://www.mmo-central.com/2020/02/29/pax-east-2020-big-news-at-the-standing-stone-pax-east-meetup/ Lotro timeline Next few weeks,...

Feb 20, 2020

Lotro related events, smaller patches and other information for players. Ill omens skirmish event Some extra incentive to run all sorts of skirmishes. Cosmetics, pets and a new best essence (more later on). For a full guide check out http://dadislotroguides.com/u23-3-skirm-event-ill-omens/ Minimal effort event information You can run the daily quests at 8...