What Would You Like With Mordor?

What Would You Like With Mordor?

Feb 10, 2017

What would you like to see with the Mordor expansion? Join the discussion here.  Watch more Ask You...

The Family Line Part 121 – Midnight Incursion

The Family Line Part 121 – Midnight Incursion

Feb 9, 2017

Part 121 – Midnight Incursion “When is the next group arriving, Pentsgel?” a man in a crimson halbark and fur cap asked another who was at the entrance of the tall rift of the Ram Duath. He sported a long beard that stretched down to the mid of his chest and held in his hand a pike which looked to be more than six feet in length. Above the two men stood the two...

Critters casual – Help i’m 105 – A full guide for fresh and returned players

Critters casual – Help i’m 105 – A full guide for fresh and returned players

Feb 8, 2017

Quick note – Lotroplayers layout functions differently it seems. Tables need to be replaced with images at a later point. Envision, you have watched the lotr movies or your friend has been talking about Gandalf again. You remember you once played a game that was build around that world. But for some reason you just stopped playing. Now that your interest...

LOTRO Academy: After School – Episode 12B

LOTRO Academy: After School – Episode 12B

Feb 8, 2017

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Interview(s) with SSG and other news

Interview(s) with SSG and other news

Feb 7, 2017

In this article LOTRO Players brings you an interview of our own combined with a recap of some other interviews and other information we have come across on the forums etc. and some of our own toughts and news. We hope you enjoy.

LOTRO Players News Episode 188: Chalice of Tea

LOTRO Players News Episode 188: Chalice of Tea

Feb 6, 2017

This week we talked about the update 19.3, had some fun discussing the frustrations of the LI system and learn just how hard it can be remember Pineleaf.

Exploring Lord of the Rings: Gandalf and the Great Ring

Exploring Lord of the Rings: Gandalf and the Great Ring

Feb 4, 2017

Chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past (Part 2) Yet another week and more thought provoking chat with Prof. Corey Olsen. This time we look at the text in the second chapter to discuss what exactly did Gandalf know about Bilbo’s ring. Why did he decide to leave it and Frodo in the Shire for seventeen years? I watched this episode on YouTube and you can also....

Community Events: February 3rd-9th

Community Events: February 3rd-9th

Feb 3, 2017

The future of this post: I’ve been so glad to publish this list of events every week for the past 15 months.  I’d like to continue sharing this list of events, but some changes may be necessary.  It takes hours every week to aggregate this list from a host of different sources, make sure everything is posted both here and on two different Google...

A Tour of Lore – Part 1.1 – Bree-land | Archet Dale

A Tour of Lore – Part 1.1 – Bree-land | Archet Dale

Feb 1, 2017

The intentions of these Chronicles, as a compendium to my Live streams on the official LOTRO stream on Twitch, is to explore the created world of LOTRO Middle-earth in the Archet Dale, Bree-land.

LOTRO Players News Episode 187: Mordor Express

LOTRO Players News Episode 187: Mordor Express

Jan 30, 2017

This week we talked about the producer’s letter and said goodbye to Andang.

2017 Producer’s Letter – Mordor & Beyond

2017 Producer’s Letter – Mordor & Beyond

Jan 28, 2017

2017 is going to be a big year for LOTRO.  Not only is it the 10th anniversary, but there will also be 3 updates, one of which will bring the Mordor expansion.   Producer’s Letter Highlights   10th Anniversary New event that will serve as the centerpiece of the festival Lengthy Livestream   Update 20 The Wastes Region brings Noman-lands,...

Community Events: January 27th-February 2

Community Events: January 27th-February 2

Jan 27, 2017

This week’s featured events: Unfortunately the wonderful Radagast’s Pipe will soon sail into the west, but there will be one last chance to enjoy their music at this Saturday’s January OAKS on Laurelin.  The band formed on the Russian server of Fornost in 2012, but moved to Landroval after those servers closed down.  Since then they have...

The House of Beorn Chapter 17 – A Light in the Darkness

The House of Beorn Chapter 17 – A Light in the Darkness

Jan 26, 2017

In the beginning, there was only pain. It came and went, like waves on the shore of the Anduin. It was the only sensation he knew. His eyes were darkened, whether blinded or not, there was only the pain. After what seemed like days, light began to creep in near the edges of his vision. Then, in a wave of blinding light, he could see again. Ancient and weathered...

The Family Line Part 119 – Trials of Eleswith

The Family Line Part 119 – Trials of Eleswith

Jan 26, 2017

Part 119 – Trials of Eleswith The hours of the day waned as the sun had already set over the western horizon. Only the moon illuminated the fields that laid out before the gates of the ancient fortress of Fornost. A light mist hung in the hills of the ancient land, slightly obscuring the light of the moon, giving the land a sickly strange ethereal glow. The...

LOTRO Players News Episode 186: Even Snootier Elves

LOTRO Players News Episode 186: Even Snootier Elves

Jan 23, 2017

This week we talk about adjustable housing hooks and High Elves.

Find the funny in Middle-Earth

Find the funny in Middle-Earth

Jan 22, 2017

A collection of few ScreenShots of travels throughout the Middle-Earth, comming across some curious and/or funny scenery which caught my eye. Let us know if there are more of such views.

Adjustable Housing Hooks – Update 19.3 Beta

Adjustable Housing Hooks – Update 19.3 Beta

Jan 21, 2017

Adjustable housing hooks are being tested for Update 19.3 on the test server.  With the update, interior hooked items can now be moved 10 meters in any direction.  The hooks have also been color coded for ease of use. Check out the patch notes for more on Update...

High Elves – New Playable Race With Mordor Expansion

High Elves – New Playable Race With Mordor Expansion

Jan 21, 2017

In an interview with Massively Overpowered, LOTRO’s Executive Producer talked about a new playable race they are looking at adding with the Mordor expansion. “Q. You’ve stated that you’re working on expansions for both DDO and LOTRO. Are there any new features or classes planned for them on top of more quests and regions? A. Rob...

LOTRO Players News Episode 185: Update 19 Review

LOTRO Players News Episode 185: Update 19 Review

Jan 20, 2017

This week we review Update 19: March of the King.

Community Events: January 20th-26th

Community Events: January 20th-26th

Jan 20, 2017

This week’s featured events: The Andune Ensemble of Landroval will be celebrating their 5th Anniversary this Sunday at their normal weekly time, 3pm on January 22nd at the Bree Stage.  Geoffroi is one of the best band leaders out there (and I don’t say that just because I was a member of the band in their earliest days).  Take a look back at their...