May 11, 2019

Previous Post: On the bridge just to the west of the Last Homely House, Rivendell, Trollshaws.

May 6, 2019

This week we discussed the first Update 24 preview on Bullroarer and our week in LOTRO.

May 4, 2019

Previous Post: Amon Hen, East Wall, East Rohan, Orc camp.

Apr 29, 2019

This week we discussed the release notes for Update 23.5.1 and our week in LOTRO.

Apr 27, 2019

Previous Post: Snowman Village, Tâl Methedras, After betrayal.

Apr 22, 2019

What is dead can’t kill you. Today we’ll  go over one side of the kill or be killed part. The act of dealing damage. There are a near infinite variations in lotro to do this, but all share the same basis. This part will be more about what damage could be and how to use it. Weapon * bonus = Damage Every attack goes through this, but each weapon has a...

Apr 22, 2019

This week we discussed spring vacation spots in Middle-earth and our week in LOTRO.

Apr 20, 2019

Previous Post: Henneth Annun, North Ithilien.

Apr 15, 2019

This week we discussed Bullroarer preview #1 for Update 23.5 and our week in LOTRO.

Apr 9, 2019

I recently sat down with Turbine Founder Johnny Monsarrat to discuss the early days at Turbine.  We talk about everything from starting gaming companies to the invention of MMO gaming.  The interview ends with Johnny sharing his recent project which aims to be the next Pokémon GO. The Turbine Story Website     Big Movement Gaming     Johnny’s Stunts A...

Apr 8, 2019

This week we were joined by special guests, including Cordovan, to celebrate our 300th episode and talk about LOTRO.

Apr 6, 2019

Installment #2 Previous installment location: War-stead of the King’s Men in Taur Drúadan, in Far Anórien.

Apr 1, 2019

As an avid and seasoned raider, I have spent countless nights staring down the menacing eyes of Sauron’s elite forces. From the fear-mongering foes that haunt the heinous hollows of the Chetwood, to the lingering leviathan which lurks in the low levels of Lake Evendim, I’ve pretty much seen (and conquered) them all. Therefore, it was of no surprise...

Apr 1, 2019

This week we discussed Update 23.4.1 and our week in LOTRO.

Apr 1, 2019

As part of Amazons push into the world of Tolkien it has taken an unknown stake in the developer of Lord of the rings online SSG. While the series is still a few years away, the development of a game world the size of Middle-earth would take years. As part of the investment in SSG, they get access to a dedicated team of developers that is familiar with both the...

Mar 30, 2019

Installment #1

Mar 28, 2019

The LOTRO Spring Festival brings players a whole assortment of activities, from the Hedge Maze in Bree-land to the Shrew Stomping in Duillond. However, in the small village of Brockenborings, Shire, a tipsy task awaits those willing to take on the challenge. Specifically, a Bullroarer’s Challenge! That’s right, everyone’s favorite...

Mar 28, 2019

Fancy graphics, cookies and pies are all just a front for a lot of numbers and formulas in lotro. Hey, come back here. No need to run away and hide. It’s not algebra (ok, some of it is). In part 1 we’ll cover the basics first before we dive deeper into the numbers, game balance, how to improve and other topics. For now we’ll take a little peek...

Mar 25, 2019

This week we discussed learning to play an instrument in game and our week in LOTRO.

Mar 23, 2019

Elves and Dwarves By Cyndars March 23, 2019 This month, Cantarlina finished her sojourn in Falathlorn for now, and moved into the dwarven areas of Haudh Lin in pursuit of new musical experiences, and to aid her friends along the way. As she ran towards Gondamon, the mournful sounds of the string family were replaced by the deep resonance of the brass family....