LOTRO Players News Episode 297: Extra Battles in the Tower

LOTRO Players News Episode 297: Extra Battles in the Tower

Mar 18, 2019

This week we discussed Update 23.4, swift travel, and our week in LOTRO.

[CC] New pets, mounts and U24 rumors

[CC] New pets, mounts and U24 rumors

Mar 11, 2019

There are new pets and mounts available in the collection panel since the latest update. This has happened before, but this time the descriptions are fuel for some rumors. Is there a new Spring festival area or is it for U24? And does that mean U24 is closer then might think? And what is a moria bonus bundle? Aiding Radagast at Rhosgobel Normally the new...

LOTRO Players News Episode 296: The Game is Back!

LOTRO Players News Episode 296: The Game is Back!

Mar 11, 2019

This week we discussed the extended downtime, LIs, and our time in LOTRO this week.

Downtime Events, Sales, Bonuses, and FAQ – 3/9/19

Downtime Events, Sales, Bonuses, and FAQ – 3/9/19

Mar 9, 2019

  Coumminty Manager Cordovan has made a post over at the forums update people on the situation of the downtimes and sales and compensation players will receive     Hello everyone! Once again, we do wish to apologize for the lengthy downtime we recently experienced. This message will serve as a singular location to learn more about where we sit...

The Downtime Saga Continues, Back Up! Then Back Down! *UPDATED* Worlds BACK ONLINE!

The Downtime Saga Continues, Back Up! Then Back Down! *UPDATED* Worlds BACK ONLINE!

Mar 9, 2019

  There was a shining bright light this morning as it was announced the worlds have returned, we can all get back to the game we loved and missed, but this was very short lived.   The game worlds have reopened. Thank you for your patience as we worked through these various data center issues in recent days. #LOTRO — LOTRO (@lotro) March 9, 2019...

Extended downtime for servermove – Update

Extended downtime for servermove – Update

Mar 7, 2019

Wednesday the game will be completely down due to a physical transfer of equipment (the actual servers) to a new place in the existing hosting location. Update #3 – 23:59 Cet downtime thursday Additional time is needed for our data center work, and our current downtime is being extended until 11:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT). We will keep you updated. Due to...

Norbog News #5 – Ravin reviews

Norbog News #5 – Ravin reviews

Mar 6, 2019

Ever since the minstrel revamp changed the minstrels ways, the music industry is changing with them. Ever since the fourth age the preforming minstrel has become automated to a degree where any hobbit with a lute calls itself a musician these days All minstrels have access to a Songbook. While it’s easier then learning an instrument it’s far too...

LOTRO Players News Episode 295: Dying Horribly

LOTRO Players News Episode 295: Dying Horribly

Mar 4, 2019

This week we discussed the upcoming downtime and our week in LOTRO.

LOTRO Players News Episode 294: 42 Days in Minas Tirith

LOTRO Players News Episode 294: 42 Days in Minas Tirith

Feb 25, 2019

This week we discussed the Producer’s Letter and our week in LOTRO.

Lotro and 2019 – Producers letter

Lotro and 2019 – Producers letter

Feb 22, 2019

Producer’s Letter – February 2019 – A Look Ahead (As posted by Severlin) Greetings! My latest letter to you will focus on our goals for the upcoming year. This is slightly different than just discussing upcoming content and features, and I hope to give everyone a bit more insight into how we want to improve the game. So, while this does provide a road map for...

Cantarlina’s Corner: Hobbits to Elves

Cantarlina’s Corner: Hobbits to Elves

Feb 20, 2019

Hobbits to Elves By Cyndars February 20, 2019 After completing her walk through the Shire, I chose to take Cantarlina from Needlehole to Duillond, one of the homes of the elves. I encountered an unexpected problem with my theory that the music would transition smoothly between zones. Transitioning between Needlehole and Duillond requires passing through a...

LOTRO Players News Episode 293: Rain in the 21st Hall?

LOTRO Players News Episode 293: Rain in the 21st Hall?

Feb 18, 2019

This week we discussed Update 23.3.1 and our week in LOTRO.

[CC] 19 lovely thing missed

[CC] 19 lovely thing missed

Feb 14, 2019

Little changes are often missed in the large open world of patchnotes and lotro. You’d rush into the new raid or quest chains that you have been looking for. Lets take a look over at 19 little things i may have missed. Little tweaks to quests LFF wargs Old quests you have ran a dozen times that always make you wander too far to find the mobs in a lower or...

LOTRO Players News Episode 292: First Cousin Vowel Removed

LOTRO Players News Episode 292: First Cousin Vowel Removed

Feb 11, 2019

This week we discussed the Ill Omens Skirmish event, mounted combat, and more.

LOTRO Players News Episode 291: Dwarven Diplomacy

LOTRO Players News Episode 291: Dwarven Diplomacy

Feb 4, 2019

This week we discussed the patch notes for the upcoming release of Update 23.3, snow, housing storage, and our week in LOTRO.

Minimal Vip for max result

Minimal Vip for max result

Jan 28, 2019

Updated and reposted 2019 version of “Minimal Vip for max result” Why and when? While being a VIP isn’t the cheapest way to get a premium account. It provides lasting bonusses to each character that was while the VIP is active. And it allows you to delay buying questpacks (usefull for level 40-50). Or you would like to play on the Legendary servers....

LOTRO Players News Episode 290: Don’t Ask Sans for Directions

LOTRO Players News Episode 290: Don’t Ask Sans for Directions

Jan 28, 2019

This week we discussed the mysterious upcoming Skirmish event and our week in LOTRO.

Epic battle reference

Epic battle reference

Jan 21, 2019

A reference guide from our kin for new big battlers to the more experienced. A quick readup for usual acronyms, general action plan and quick hints and tips. With links to each big battles sidequests and detailed guides at the bottom. BB Big battle (epic battle) Shift + B Big battle panel BP/PPPromotion points, skill points for your BB trait lines MQ/SQMain or...

Cantarlina’s Corner: So It Begins

Cantarlina’s Corner: So It Begins

Jan 21, 2019

  So It Begins By Cyndars January 20, 2019 On January 19th’s LOTRO Players News (LPN) podcast, Teriadwyn gave me a homework assignment to listen to the Update 23 soundtrack as they all had just discovered that I play without the in-game sound. For me, personally, music has a visceral pull on my emotions. In-game sounds, especially combat sounds and the...

LOTRO Players News Episode 289: Update 23 Review

LOTRO Players News Episode 289: Update 23 Review

Jan 21, 2019

This week we reviewed Update 23 and talked with the Dwarrow Scholar.