This week’s video highlight shows us how beautifully epic LOTRO can be with the right music and camera angles. “Elbenritter Trailer” was released in 2012 on LOTRO Elbenritter’s official YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link to...

This week we are finally out of Mirkwood and begin the In Their Absence instances. Donations This week we do not have any Patreon mentions but would love your support! To help support LOTRO Players, simply go to the donation page where you can support The Players Alliance on Patreon.  There you will find rewards including a mention on the podcast of your...

This week there is not much news but we are excited to have Lilikate join us again.

This week’s video highlight covers the importance of the players and races in LOTRO. “The People of Middle earth (Beyond the Shadows)” was released in 2009 on Turbine’s official YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link to the video...

This week we took on the final two instances in Mirkwood. Donations This week we do not have any Patreon mentions but would love your support! To help support LOTRO Players, simply go to the donation page where you can support The Players Alliance on Patreon.  There you will find rewards including a mention on the podcast of your choice, or even guest for an...

This week we have Bludborn as a guest and give our first impressions of Update 15.

This week’s video highlight gives us a look into the role-playing community while simultaneously providing a great trailer for the game. This video was created for the biggest LOTRO fan contest and received an honorable mention. “Who is the Biggest Lord of the Rings Online Fan? -The Stay-at-Home Hobbit” was released in 2012 on...

This week we take on the Mirkwood raid and discover how much we hate light bulbs. Donations This week we did not receive any donations but would love your support! To help support LOTRO Players simply go to the donation page where you can help support the podcasts on LOTRO Players and also help support the site.  We have $5 and $10 mentions where you can donate...

This week we talk about tons of Update 15 news and prepare for its release on November 5th.

This week’s video highlight takes us on a craftsman’s journey to become a hero. “Feel the Sun – LOTRO / HDRO Music Video” was released in 2012 on ArkanaYragael’s YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link to the video and...

Update 15 is right around the corner with a planned release of November 5th.  With the update’s release so close, I decided to head on to the test server and test the new Beorning class at higher levels.  My main goal was to discover the capstone skills for each of the lines. To achieve this goal I leveled to level 68 and decided since I was so close, I...

This week’s video highlight takes us across Middle-earth as if it were all a dream. “The Lord of the Rings Online – Inception Trailer” was originally released in 2011 and re-uploaded in 2013 on Delos Amoual’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCR4b6RE-1c&feature=youtu.be Do you know of a good LOTRO video and...

This week we start and complete the Mirkwood skirmishes. Donations A big thanks to DJPimpDaddy for a $10 or more donation to LOTRO Players! “Make sure everyone donates this week to the Lotro Players Extra Life campaign.  All donators to my charity will become in-game NPCs in the upcoming Lotro Players RPG that I will be making live on a 24 hour stream...

This week we discuss and guess the future of LOTRO.

This week’s video highlight is one of the few more serious works by the BBB. “The Ballad of Khizli” was released in 2011 on Bards, Beers, & Longbeards’ YouTube channel. Do you know of a good LOTRO video and want it to be featured in this series? Send an email to contact@lotroplayers.com with a link to the video and it might end up in...

Due to the amount of news released on Friday of last week and a few members set to be absent anyway, we decided to not have Adventures this week but we look forward to seeing everyone again next week. Donations This week we did not receive any donations but would love your support! To help support LOTRO Players simply go to the donation page where you can help...

The Update 15 Beta introduced a new Gondor map that includes various parts of Gondor, Harad and Mordor.  With the game getting so close to several famous locations, we decided it would be a good time to predict how the next several years will play out based on the new...

This week we cover all the news that came with the Update 15 Beta.

I have always liked the concept of Epic Battles but the system has never really lived up to my hopes.  There was no real purpose as the fights never truly ended.  While this does kind of fit the lore of Helm’s Deep, it does not make for fun gameplay. With Update 15, an offensive Epic Battle is introduced to LOTRO for the first time.  Retaking Pelargir is...

The Beorning is a completely original addition to LOTRO’s class system.  It offers an experience that is completely its own while still feeling like a LOTRO class. The originality of the class is clear even at character creation when selecting the new race of Beorning and creating your character. The class is made even more special by receiving its own...