LOTRO

horseunderwater · 27 Aug 2010 at 04:30

The release date for LOTRO has been announced it sept 10
looking forward to giving this a try

modo77 · 27 Aug 2010 at 04:52

horseunderwater said:
The release date for LOTRO has been announced it sept 10
looking forward to giving this a try

Erm lotro came out 3 years ago

Oh and its a great game

Sleepery · 27 Aug 2010 at 07:59

Free to play kicks in on the 10th then? This should be interesting

Saviola · 27 Aug 2010 at 08:04

Not been following the f2p model on this game, so quick question.

Is it the existing realms that are going f2p or will it be a new set of realms? ie can i play with my mates who have been playing for a year or so.

Cheers

Sleepery · 27 Aug 2010 at 08:07

Existing realms, and you can log on with your old characters if you have them. The main change is that outside the starter areas (Coombe, Duillond, Thorin's Gate I think) you can't pick up quests. You'll still be able to explore all the pre-moria lands and grind your way to 50 via mobs if you can stand it, but realistically you'll need to fork out if you want to progress.

It's really just a different version of a free trial.

Gypo · 27 Aug 2010 at 08:21

HS on september 8th for us subscribers

Saviola · 27 Aug 2010 at 15:34

Sleepery said:
Existing realms, and you can log on with your old characters if you have them. The main change is that outside the starter areas (Coombe, Duillond, Thorin's Gate I think) you can't pick up quests. You'll still be able to explore all the pre-moria lands and grind your way to 50 via mobs if you can stand it, but realistically you'll need to fork out if you want to progress.

It's really just a different version of a free trial.

Cheers might see how far I got on my old account

Last Kronin · 27 Aug 2010 at 15:50

Bree land is free as well, but lone lands, trollshaw etc etc u need to buy the packs to get the quests from there.

Sleepery · 27 Aug 2010 at 21:20

This is good - very useful guide of what you can expect to get for free and when you'll have to start paying :

http://www.massively.com/2010/08/27/the-road-to-mordor-frugal-free-to-play/#continued

Wossi · 27 Aug 2010 at 22:46

So as a monthly subscriber like me, what am I classed as? Premium or VIP? I can't seem to figure it out.

m0r94n · 27 Aug 2010 at 22:52

Wossi said:
So as a monthly subscriber like me, what am I classed as? Premium or VIP? I can't seem to figure it out.

VIP, until you un-sub. Then you go to Premium.

Normal - People who have only used the free elements.

Premium - Any free player who has subbed/purchased content.

VIP - Anyone currently paying on either a monthly or lifetime basis.