May 4, 2016

For the regular readers it should be not a surprise. But the Critter Journeys has changed aplenty since the episode 1.  From small compact prequels, multi-week sketches and months long story arcs. Some were a success and some less so. The critters even put their comic style in a few starter guides under the Critter casual flag. But that is all old news, this is...

May 3, 2016

In a post today on the forums, Turbine announced the studio is looking for raiders to test the new raid coming with Update 18.2. “Do you enjoy group content? When an instance is being done with your kin or your friends are you always there? If the answer to those questions is yes, we may be looking for you! We are coming up on the time when we will begin...

May 3, 2016

The HOBNANIGANS Chicken game is a pass time enjoyed greatly by players of The Lord of the Rings which comes around every few months. Now Launching the Hobnanigans Chicken League! Where teams of 3 and 6 compete for their place on the Ranking Ladder. Join the Ranking Ladder to become the best team out there! First server for the League will be on Landroval. If it...

This week the party gets ready for the council meeting. Watch previous...

This week we talk about the news from the anniversary livestream. http://lotroacademy.com/lotroplayers/LPN148.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (28.1MB) Game News News From LOTRO’s Six-Hour Anniversary Livestream Turbine Reveals the Circle of LOTRO Store Sales Free Sample Of The Week April 29th – May 5th Sturdy Steel Key Use Coupon Code...

May 1, 2016

As you surely know, we had the opportunities to catch some of the Turbine DEVs team in LIVE for the anniversary about the ./say bug. The LIVE stream : https://www.twitch.tv/lotrostream/v/63137842 Turbine did briefly touch upon the bug in the anniversary stream, in a chat between Baccata, Arbor and Frelorn starting at around 4:23:15 and lasting for about 3...

May 1, 2016

A big thanks to Kingtag for suggesting this week’s poll! What is your favorite part of The Lord of the Rings books? The characters The story The setting The themes The style There were books? Other View Results  Loading ... Have a poll idea?  Let us know in the comments below and it might be a future...

Apr 30, 2016

This week Turbine had a six-hour livestream to celebrate LOTRO’s 9 Year Anniversary! Watch live video from LOTROstream on www.twitch.tv During the stream, Vyvyanne confirmed that we are still going to Mordor sometime in the next year. When talking about possible instance types with Mordor, Vyvyanne said: “I don’t know that we’ll really...

Apr 30, 2016

This week Turbine released a diagram detailing their development cycle. “I hoped this would explain the cyclical nature of our development process (and in fact, of most game development, actually), why we know things when we know them, solicit feedback when we do, etc. Anyway, I hope this doodle is interesting and informative!” – source  ...

Apr 30, 2016

  Saturday April 30th Landroval server 4:00-5:30pm /severtime 9 Chestnut Rd, Middleham, Bree-land Homesteads Celebrate the coming of spring, with an elegant masquerade ball with Elizabethan courtly style music performed by Students of the Academy of Music.Come dressed in your finest, as you gather with your friends and family, for a night of splendor and...

Apr 30, 2016

A new story with a new format. The Critter Journey has gotten some new upgrades. Gone are the days of weirdly fitting text bubbles and set 1-page comic episodes. No more need to cut corners in panels to fit that weeks content. Editing the Critters recap video made it clear that had to go. This also makes room for wider shots with background or interludes that...

Apr 30, 2016

Dear Friends, The Ninny’s went on an excursion last Thursday. We want to thank all those who Host Laurelin’s Yard Party. Miss Acorne and Miss Toadflax and all you other music loving Laurelin Hobbits and Free Folk: Thank You we felt very welcome and were honoured to play for everyone. Miss Toadflax sang a wonderfull set of songs with LOTRO-ified...

This week’s featured events: Die Bunten Vögel starts their “Rabenschwarz” – On The Road 2016 concert series with a show on Sirannon this Friday at 2pm EDT/20:00 CEST/22:00 MSK.  Their guests will be local favorites Les Chantefables.  At the end of each show there will be a lottery for a Rabenschwarz CD, but if you don’t win, never fear: the CD is...

Free Sample Of The Week April 29th – May 5th Sturdy Steel Key Use Coupon Code FItjv29UJIu8R 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 Want To Start That Army Of Alts Slayer Deed...

Part 89 – The Warrior of Great Renown “You know this man?” Magla asked, surprised as he had never before seen a person who looked much like him. “I know him,” said Theomin. He placed down his little furry friend as he aided Eotheron up to his feet. “And I know Theomin,” said Eotheron. “He and I have been childhood friends. Magla scratched his head and squinted...

Greetings! Yet another bout of illness is passed to Lilikate, so Lizzy takes the lead on this episode. Good in a few more months I can nip to Overhill and let Lizzy do these solo!    ...

Apr 27, 2016

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, Draculetta, and Pineleaf are joined by guest host Maven for an in-depth look at crafting in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

This week we celebrate nine years of LOTRO!

Which class most needs a revamp? Beorning Burglar Captain Champion Guardian Hunter Lore-master Minstrel Rune-keeper Warden View Results  Loading ... Have a poll idea?  Let us know in the comments below and it might be a future...

Apr 22, 2016

LOTRO is turning nine this month and is celebrating with its yearly Anniversary Festival.  This year’s festival runs from April 22nd through May 8th. This year’s new rewards for 9-year players include: Free Peoples: A 9- year character portrait frame White Tree Fireworks Palantir: Blue Orb Emote Monster Players: A 9- year character portrait frame...