An Unexpected Vidcast – Episode 11

Pashbo Proudfeet and Rubyrae introduce another episode of An Unexpected Vidcast.   Who will be the next person evicted out of the Big Burrow?  What clothes has Lilyiel managed to find down at the Farmers Faire and from Helms Deep?  And whats all this about Old Man Wuddle – it sounds like a hobbit tale around a campfire!  Plus there is just about time to...

Helm’s Deep Epic Story to Require Expansion Purchase (Updated)

Today on the official LOTRO forums, community manager Sapience posted a clarification to the Helms Deep pre-purchase information that set off quite a flurry of discussion around the community. The original question was asking for clarification on what is included in the Helms Deep expansion order (for pay) and what will be granted to all players (for free)....

Determined Defense of Helm’s Deep – Massively article(Updated)

We finally have some huge info on our upcoming xpac! Coming from Massively, the article discusses what will be coming, a look at the new trait trees, Big Battles and an overview on the storyline of the region to come. Firstly, here is a specific list of what we will be getting: 5 new zones; Eastfold, Westfold, Broadacres, Kingstead and Stonedeans(yes, deans)....

Helm’s Deep Leaked Maps?(Updated)

If you don’t wish to be spoiled, LOOK AWAY NOW! … So some of you may be aware of what appear to be a leaked set of maps for the upcoming Helm’s Deep expansion. Currently viewable over on Contains Moderate Peril(linked here: http://www.containsmoderateperil.com/helms-deep-map/), the maps are in various states of ‘TBD’. After taking...

20 Questions with Turbine about Helm’s Deep Proper

Before Yesterday when someone talked about big battles in LOTRO, they were usually talking about some of the big battles made possible with the PvMP system.  The term “big battles” is now linked with the new system that will be launching with Helm’s Deep.  To help us understand this new system Turbine has released another 20 questions. Q1:...