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really? what a load of **** that is. so as someone said above we can only get it via digital download? I can't find it in any online shops?
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really? what a load of **** that is. so as someone said above we can only get it via digital download? I can't find it in any online shops?
Here's the rather pathetic info for the EU version :
http://www.lotro-europe.com/siege-of-mirkwood/preorder.php#expansion
http://www.lotro-europe.com/siege-of-mirkwood/preorder.php#expansion
well Turbine run the roost in the US and their support is far far better than what Codies give to our lot
... you can only order the expansion as a digital upgrade through your codies account ..i dont mind paying for an expansion but im a tad unimpressed with the direction they are taking the game..
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Ello Fellow guildie lol didnt know u were on these forums too!
Just to Clarify things.
When you do anything in game no matter what expansion you purchase you download all the info! just that you wont be able to play it since your account isnt auth'd for it!
Mirkwood expansion tho small compared to Moria is still filled with a lot of content
and tweaks well worth the small price tag.
Codemasters didnt btw offer some of the same offers US did but instead bundled them together. Dont forget the offers Turbine had only applied IF you took out 3/6/12 month new subscriptions and you still need to pay taxes on top.
I think people need to realise that Turbine Develop it so they get a better deal in theory with mylotro etc but Codemasters equally try hard to support LOTRO as much as possible but in the end their hands are tied
It seems they maybe tied further if Turbine want to push with collecting all MMO's under their belt instead
When you do anything in game no matter what expansion you purchase you download all the info! just that you wont be able to play it since your account isnt auth'd for it!
Mirkwood expansion tho small compared to Moria is still filled with a lot of content
and tweaks well worth the small price tag.Codemasters didnt btw offer some of the same offers US did but instead bundled them together. Dont forget the offers Turbine had only applied IF you took out 3/6/12 month new subscriptions and you still need to pay taxes on top.
I think people need to realise that Turbine Develop it so they get a better deal in theory with mylotro etc but Codemasters equally try hard to support LOTRO as much as possible but in the end their hands are tied
It seems they maybe tied further if Turbine want to push with collecting all MMO's under their belt insteadMirkwood expansion tho small compared to Moria is still filled with a lot of content
On top of that (from what I've read on the LOTRO boards) is that a lot of these gameplay introductions and tweaks are there to provide the basis for future free and paid for content updates, which technically wouldn't have been possible before and not viable, in the time taken and work done to just be part of a minor free update.
can i just say i'm now playing this full time (bought it last Feb but just resubbed) I'm now level 14 minstrel but i think i'll need to join a kinship since i'm way behind the curve.
Are there any one's going where people don't mind helping lowbies do quests etc?
Are there any one's going where people don't mind helping lowbies do quests etc?
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Perywinkle 44 champ, laurelin server, on the look out for a kinship if anyone knows any gooduns
I'm on Eldar, kinship Forged In Urugarth
Grimbrand lvl65 Man Champion
Akagrim lvl61 Dwarf Guardian
Grimho lvl 60 Hobbit Hunter
Grimalrion lvl24 Elf Loremaster
Grimthelion lvl31 Man Warden
plus some other low level storage/crafting alts.
I've been playing for about one and a half years and havent really played anything else since I joined. The game is great, the community is great.
Grimbrand lvl65 Man Champion
Akagrim lvl61 Dwarf Guardian
Grimho lvl 60 Hobbit Hunter
Grimalrion lvl24 Elf Loremaster
Grimthelion lvl31 Man Warden
plus some other low level storage/crafting alts.
I've been playing for about one and a half years and havent really played anything else since I joined. The game is great, the community is great.
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Finaly you "signed up" here.
Edit Updated my chars.
Hey m8, see you in game
(Been playing on low lvl storage alts lately, just crafting with them so I can work towards SM in all professions and kindred in every crafting guild. Takes 7 alts and a lot of time
)I've just started a trial on this. Is there a realm/server that the majority of you lot play on?
How much of the game is instanced? WoW's instancing is the best I've seen in an MMO (although my experience is somewhat limited
), is it similar?
How much of the game is instanced? WoW's instancing is the best I've seen in an MMO (although my experience is somewhat limited
), is it similar?
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I'm on Laurelin, and have been addicted since pretty much day one. Damnation to the man who gave me his buddy code!
Feanol, 56 Elf Hunter
Harran, 65 Woman Guardian
Fairalon, 64 Woman Burglar
Ormserath, 54 Dwarf Champion
Thanadel, 55 Elf Warden
Grimbyrn, 55 Man Loremaster
Urumi, 45 Dwarf Runekeeper
Meornar, 48 Man Captain
Meribelle, 52 Hobbit Minstrel
There's a handful of mules and lower-level alts as well (2 accounts).
Most (but by no means all) of the instances are confined to higher levels and vary quite widely in terms of enjoyability, quality, challenge and replay value, but the epic storyline also has some excellent instanced content. The majority is 6-man instances but there are also 3-4 12-man raids and one old 24-man raid.
And then there's the new skirmish system, which are sort of semi-random conbat-oriented battlefield instances. Oh and then there's the Angmar battlegrounds, which no one really goes to any more (and were never very popular).
And probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. There's a fair amount. Can't quote on how it compares to WoW's, though, not having played.
Feanol, 56 Elf Hunter
Harran, 65 Woman Guardian
Fairalon, 64 Woman Burglar
Ormserath, 54 Dwarf Champion
Thanadel, 55 Elf Warden
Grimbyrn, 55 Man Loremaster
Urumi, 45 Dwarf Runekeeper
Meornar, 48 Man Captain
Meribelle, 52 Hobbit Minstrel
There's a handful of mules and lower-level alts as well (2 accounts).
I've just started a trial on this. How much of the game is instanced? WoW's instancing is the best I've seen in an MMO (although my experience is somewhat limited
Most (but by no means all) of the instances are confined to higher levels and vary quite widely in terms of enjoyability, quality, challenge and replay value, but the epic storyline also has some excellent instanced content. The majority is 6-man instances but there are also 3-4 12-man raids and one old 24-man raid.
And then there's the new skirmish system, which are sort of semi-random conbat-oriented battlefield instances. Oh and then there's the Angmar battlegrounds, which no one really goes to any more (and were never very popular).
And probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. There's a fair amount. Can't quote on how it compares to WoW's, though, not having played.
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Favourite? Jeez, tough one.
They all have their good/bad points ofc, class balance is pretty good.
Guardian has always been my favourite, taking a spanking makes me grin. But lately I've been having a *ton* of fun with my Burg running Moria instances, best toolkit apart from the Loremaster's but much better survivability. Think my Burg will end up being my "favourite" for a while.
Regarding your choice:
I found Hunter a bit of a drag until until I got his legendarys (Bard's Arrow and Rain of Thorns) at which point he got enough flexibility and utility to suit my playstyle. You sometimes don't get to use much of that in groups, but solo a high level hunter can handle a lot of different situations if played properly. There are also a *lot* of hunters in comparison to some other classes so that can get you squeezed out of groups.
Minis will *always* be in demand for groups, so you won't have any trouble finding fellows for tough instances. I find the play a little linear, but it does give you a nice warm feeling inside seeing those morale bars jumping up.
Captains are almost as sought after as Minstrels, probably because there are relatively fewer of them (I believe). I like the multi-role aspect of Cappys; you can heal a bit, you can tank a bit, you can DPS a bit, and no other class is more valuable when the proverbial hits the fan (even though Harm's Way has been nerfed I think this still [Last!] stands).
They all have their good/bad points ofc, class balance is pretty good.
Guardian has always been my favourite, taking a spanking makes me grin.
But lately I've been having a *ton* of fun with my Burg running Moria instances, best toolkit apart from the Loremaster's but much better survivability. Think my Burg will end up being my "favourite" for a while.Regarding your choice:
I found Hunter a bit of a drag until until I got his legendarys (Bard's Arrow and Rain of Thorns) at which point he got enough flexibility and utility to suit my playstyle. You sometimes don't get to use much of that in groups, but solo a high level hunter can handle a lot of different situations if played properly. There are also a *lot* of hunters in comparison to some other classes so that can get you squeezed out of groups.
Minis will *always* be in demand for groups, so you won't have any trouble finding fellows for tough instances. I find the play a little linear, but it does give you a nice warm feeling inside seeing those morale bars jumping up.
Captains are almost as sought after as Minstrels, probably because there are relatively fewer of them (I believe). I like the multi-role aspect of Cappys; you can heal a bit, you can tank a bit, you can DPS a bit, and no other class is more valuable when the proverbial hits the fan (even though Harm's Way has been nerfed I think this still [Last!] stands).