LOTRO free to play going ahead.

bayo000 · 26 Sep 2011 at 23:41

Just leave it open, it needs to update. It took couple of min to connect and then update was done in about 15min.

Finaly something new to do.

rustynuts · 26 Sep 2011 at 23:42

Yeah patch servers are rammed out with the release of Iseguard. Been trying to patch since 1pm and still getting connection issues. The servers are up as people in our kin are leveling as we speak lol

kmufc77 · 27 Sep 2011 at 06:46

Do you need to be a certain level to have all the new features with The Rise of Isengard?

Or can you install it and have a Character of level 20 for example and play the expansion right away?

Sorry if this is a silly question?

Diplexbullet19 · 27 Sep 2011 at 08:06

The expansion will be a level 65+ area as it has raised the level cap to 75.

Sleepery · 27 Sep 2011 at 08:51

I couldn't even buy it last night with a 61 character, my highest one. No point I suppose if the quest levels are too high for you.

Jamrasta · 27 Sep 2011 at 11:33

Is anyone playing the expansion yet? Can't seem to find much news on it. Will be purchasing this when I get home.

Covert0ne · 27 Sep 2011 at 11:36

Patching went smoothly for me in the background whilst I played EVE, Loving the Champion changes!

Sleepery · 27 Sep 2011 at 11:44

Hunter changes are pretty good too, I like that traits aren't tied to a specific stance anymore.

Minstrel - bloody hell, that's a lot of changes. I think I might actually level one up again just to get used to it from the ground up.

'Wes · 27 Sep 2011 at 11:46

Can't stand Minstrel, that bloody music...

Jamrasta · 27 Sep 2011 at 12:13

I'm a Champion too, many players doing the same clogging up the same quests ?

Sleepery · 27 Sep 2011 at 12:13

Equip a drum, it changes it to make it far less annoying. It's not as bad as my captain screaming like he's seen a ghost every 10 seconds

'Wes · 27 Sep 2011 at 12:15

Sleepery said:
he's seen a ghost every 10 seconds

Lol!

Covert0ne · 27 Sep 2011 at 12:46

I never stepped into Enedwaith so I'm taking the opportunity to quest through there whilst the rush of neckbeards dies down. Then I'll be able to start the new content at 66-67 and enjoy the new sights. Still can't get over how good the new sudden defense is!

Gazanimal · 27 Sep 2011 at 13:28

My install got borked by the update. First time in 4+ years with LOTRO that an update's buggered it up.

Downloading the game again, but seeing as I can't play until tomorrow I'm not rushing

Mp4 · 27 Sep 2011 at 22:25

Well just doing the update etc , all smooth so far!

Saying about all the updates etc, i've still not rolled a char over 36 .lol

would be nice if i could level with someone

Diplexbullet19 · 28 Sep 2011 at 07:57

Minstrels aparantly seem overpowered now which is a quote from a couple minstrel friends who are looking forward to ettenmoors action. Ive only played on my loremaster, no many changes but some nice cooldown changes and skills merging to relieve room. Im also just starting in enedwaith instead of jumping on the bandwagon xD.

Sleepery · 28 Sep 2011 at 08:15

I had to literally clear out my minnie's 4 skill bars and add the skills back in one by one to get a feel for it. This must be what it's like buying a levelled toon

Does look pretty good so far, certainly a lot better than it used to be.

'Wes · 28 Sep 2011 at 08:28

Anyone got opinions on Rohan?

Sleepery · 28 Sep 2011 at 08:33

Don't have anyone high enough for it myself - LM is 61, minnie is 60. The LM is working his way through Mirkwood at the mo.

pduk · 28 Sep 2011 at 10:03

Diplexbullet19 said:
Minstrels aparantly seem overpowered now

I play a level 65 minstrel on Laurelin and ... I have to say I agree, at least in solo (war-speech) mode. I'm cutting through the mobs like butter. Having never played any other class, maybe they've just brought us in line with everyone else?

Paul.