LOTRO to go 'free to play' in the autumn....

n111ck · 20 Jul 2010 at 13:11

Does the beta have DX11?

Tombstone · 20 Jul 2010 at 13:23

Dont know to be honest, I know that DX11 is coming later this year, but dont know if its in the beta client.

Last Kronin · 20 Jul 2010 at 15:03

Yes, well it said when i installed that 'your card supports Dx11, it will be enabled, can be disabled in options ' or something like that anyways.

Tombstone · 20 Jul 2010 at 15:11

Last Kronin said:
Yes, well it said when i installed that 'your card supports Dx11, it will be enabled, can be disabled in options ' or something like that anyways.

Sounds like at least the detection part is in then, wonder if its actually activated.

Last Kronin · 20 Jul 2010 at 15:18

Only image i have taking so far

Tombstone · 20 Jul 2010 at 15:27

Probably a bit better when you're not drunk

Sleepery · 20 Jul 2010 at 15:31

Oh my god, 's a pig! Gimmie the *hic* camera!

colossuss · 20 Jul 2010 at 15:43

Interesting, might give it a go if this goes a head

Deadbeat · 20 Jul 2010 at 18:32

Last Kronin said:
Only image i have taking so far

Hooray, just what the game needs - more hunters! Wait....

Hey Kronin, is this the actual factual game? Are you playing on Laurelin? I'm not sure what beta people are talking about to be honest, something to do with the free to play model, I'm guessing?

Tombstone · 20 Jul 2010 at 18:49

Deadbeat said:
Hey Kronin, is this the actual factual game? Are you playing on Laurelin? I'm not sure what beta people are talking about to be honest, something to do with the free to play model, I'm guessing?

Yeah the f2p client beta.

Mp4 · 22 Jul 2010 at 13:18

Hi guys,

Just had a random thought when i purchased lotro (£75 offer)

Looking at the VIP chart

http://www.lotro.com/news/709-announcing-the-lord-of-the-rings-onlines-move-to-free-to-play-

^ Then the vip chart link

TURBINE POINTS
500/month Free
(can purchase more) or earn thru gameplay

As i went via CodeMasters do i still get the points? If so how ?

Tombstone · 22 Jul 2010 at 13:38

Mp4 said:
Hi guys,

Just had a random thought when i purchased lotro (£75 offer)

Looking at the VIP chart

http://www.lotro.com/news/709-announcing-the-lord-of-the-rings-onlines-move-to-free-to-play-

^ Then the vip chart link

TURBINE POINTS
500/month Free
(can purchase more) or earn thru gameplay

As i went via CodeMasters do i still get the points? If so how ?

You still get the points, its just they are uniformly called Turbine Points.

Mp4 · 22 Jul 2010 at 13:49

Tombstone said:
You still get the points, its just they are uniformly called Turbine Points.

How do i go about using the points? or is it all ingame?

i cant see anything in the CoG account settings etc

m0r94n · 22 Jul 2010 at 13:50

Mp4 said:
How do i go about using the points? or is it all ingame?

i cant see anything in the CoG account settings etc

Its not gone live yet so you won't see anything. From what I'm seeing in regards to beta shots, you will spend the points in game. As a lifetime VIP you need to log in once a month to be eligible to collect your points.

Mp4 · 22 Jul 2010 at 13:51

m0r94n said:
Its not gone live yet so you won't see anything.

Ahh cool , as long as they refund the points that we are missing each month ill be happy then

Any info on what the points can be used for?

m0r94n · 22 Jul 2010 at 13:53

Mp4 said:
Ahh cool , as long as they refund the points that we are missing each month ill be happy then

We're not missing anything at present. The game doesn't go F2P until September iirc and I daresay all beta points will be reset (probably be given an item for their troubles). To be perfectly honest I'll only be using my points to pay for expansions.

Mp4 said:
Any info on what the points can be used for?

I'll be primarily using mine to pay for the expansion packs, however I understand you will be able to buy both gear and perks usually offered via Destiny Points via the new item shop.

Tombstone · 22 Jul 2010 at 14:12

m0r94n said:
I'll be primarily using mine to pay for the expansion packs

Thats probably the best thing to use them for tbh.

Mp4 · 22 Jul 2010 at 14:24

ahh i have all 3x expansion packs anyway ill save em for a rainy day

or new expansions if any.

m0r94n · 22 Jul 2010 at 14:30

Mp4 said:
ahh i have all 3x expansion packs anyway ill save em for a rainy day or new expansions if any.

Next part of Book 3 is being released with the F2P model, heading south towards Rohan.

Tombstone · 22 Jul 2010 at 14:35

Mp4 said:
ahh i have all 3x expansion packs anyway ill save em for a rainy day or new expansions if any.

Yup its new expansions I was thinking of, nice to never have to pay for anything again