Poll: Will LOTRO Continue After 2017?

Will LOTRO continue after 2017? Yes Yes, in maintenance mode No View Results  Loading ... Have a poll idea?  Let us know in the comments below and it might be a future...

Weatherstock VIII LOTRO Stream

Weatherstock is today!  Join the official LOTRO Twitch channel in their broadcast of Weatherstock VIII. Watch live video from LOTROstream on www.twitch.tv Weathertop, the largest hill in all of the Lone lands, provides large panoramic views for miles and miles. It was here where the kingdoms of old built a great watchtower and 8 years ago where The Lonely...

Community Events: July 22nd-28th

This week’s featured event: The most anticipated day on the LOTRO social calendar is finally here: Weatherstock comes to Landroval on Saturday, July 23rd.  It’s a truly massive event unlike any other, and something that all players must experience at least once.  If you don’t have a character on Landroval, spend some time making one in...

Turbine Planning Something ‘Big’ for Mordor

Severlin posted about Mordor on the LOTRO forums this week: “I really shouldn’t be posting yet but… We really want the content leading up to the Black Gate to live up to the player’s expectations. That’s what we are working on now. But the crescendo of what happens to the Ring needs to be fantastic. Once the players have to enter...

The Family Line Part 101 – Into Shadow

The Family Line Part 101 – Into Shadow

Jul 21, 2016

Part 101 – Into Shadow A tear welled up in Theomin’s eyes as he finally saw what they were looking for. All that time back in Annuminus and the Valley of the Worms. All that time in Esteldin and searching for mention of the tunnels and they had finally made it. “Eotheron,” Theomin said emotionally as he grabbed at his friend’s arm; he could not think of...

LOTRO Academy: 129 – Skirmish Camps

LOTRO Academy: 129 – Skirmish Camps

Jul 20, 2016

Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf return to the topic of skirmishes, this time with an in-depth discussion on skirmish camps. Thanks for listening!

Letters to my Brother Pt. 7

Dear Brother, It is good to hear that you are safe in Bree. There are many men of upstanding reputation there. I will caution you on your vow. Those typically have a habit of coming to pass in a fairly ironic manner. Particularly, when made on a power of great evil in such times. It is good you chose a trade to engage in that will help to pass the time. I will...

Letters to My Brother Interlude 1

Swathed in billowing black cloaks in the shadow-blanketed room, a storm of darkness may well have surrounded Dullathaen.  He knelt down before a tall man on a small stool, a man closed like an iron chest, yet exposed as a sick animal.  He protected his identity with the shadow upon his face. “You say it is Eru’s will,” Dullathaen said quietly; he could...

Letters to My brother Pt. 6

Dearest Brother, To begin with, I am now in Bree.  For reasons I will not say, I am moving there for an indefinite period of time.   As of last, you knew of course that I would go to Bree, but at that time, it was a temporary arrangement.  That is no longer so. Perhaps, given the time and reason—and our meeting—I shall explain.  Do not worry, for father and...

LOTRO Players News Episode 159: Lift Up a Tentacle

This week we talk about the conclusion of the Bingo Boffin storyline.

Poll: Did You Like the Bingo Boffin Storyline?

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Small LOTRO Adventures – Episode 60! Bingo’s Farewell Party

Small LOTRO Adventures – Episode 60! Bingo’s Farewell Party

Jul 17, 2016

Dear LOTRO Players, Lizzy and I share our take on the final installments of The Ballad of Bingo Boffin, in this episode we deliver the invites and attend this last episode of the Bingo adventure. I hope you enjoy our back and forth!    ...

Poems of the Pine: Ride of the Grey Company

It’s time for us to journey south. Will our journey go smoothly? Book 2 – Ride of the Grey Company The Company in Grey Gathered to journey South to the forges Of fallen Hollin. There a dwarf did make Duplicate rings To confuse the foe Of the company’s goal.   The first friend They found in Dunland Was Wadu who wielded A weapon of old. But it...

Critters Journey XL – The assault on Agamaur

Critters Journey XL – The assault on Agamaur

Jul 16, 2016

The first Critters XL is taking us back to Ost guruth where the crew has said their good byes. But it’s not long until Radagast asks for their help. There are fouler things at work corrupting even nature itself in the Lone lands. Radagast feels evil slipping into his lands from the North. This critters XL brings you the story of Georges, Bearly’s...

Bingo Boffin Fully Voiced

A year long ballad?  Man those minstrels must be tired. The Ballad of Bingo Boffin stands apart from other content in LOTRO.  From its storytelling style to the actual weekly release structure, the Bingo Boffin questline has been an adventure of its own. The most comparable content is the Epic Story for a few reasons; the stories are written by the same...

The Family Line Part 100 – The Words of Light

The Family Line Part 100 – The Words of Light

Jul 15, 2016

Part 100 – The Words of Light The morning came as light spilled in from the East. Estonethiel stood on the rise not far from camp. She was facing the high hilltop of Weathertop as all but one of the company continued to sleep. Sergee was the only other one awake as he just sat at camp not enjoying the harshness of the ground on his back throughout the night. He...

Community Events: July 15th-21st

This week’s featured events: Dr. Star and the Acoustic Mayhem (sometimes known as Fraggle Rock or the Fraggles) play a monthly concert on three different servers.  They took off the last two weekends because of the Weatherstock Concert Series, but they’ll be back on Crickhollow this Saturday at 6pm on the Prancing Pony Stage.  Next...

LOTRO Store Sales 7/15/16 – 7/21/16

        Free Sample Of The Week July 15th – 21st +5% Attack Damage (90 min) x1 Use Coupon Code ATKBOOST 1/Account       Beorning Class Drac Says – Hit Things With Your Claws  Rune-keeper Class Drac Says – Blow Things Up. What’s Not To Love Warden Class Drac Says – Be Like Pineleaf! Character Slots Drac Says – When You...

The Family Line Part 99 – Battle in the Ruins

The Family Line Part 99 – Battle in the Ruins

Jul 14, 2016

Part 99 – Battle in the Ruins Thwap, two arrows slammed into the heads of half-orc sentries stationed outside of the old ruins of Ost Alagos as Theomin, Magla, Sergee and Eleswith ran up with Teryndir and Eotheron behind all ran toward the entrance of the ruins. Far behind were Estonethiel and Helesdir as they shot off their arrows at half-orcs sentries they...

LOTRO Players News Episode 158: Teri for Sale

This week we discuss the recent layoffs at Turbine and Update 18.2.