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    Lord of the Rings Online | Gaming can improve your mental health


    Gaming can improve your mental health

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 11:30 AM PDT

    An interesting article on BBC News site (see below).

    Following a recent study, some gaming, contrary to popular belief, provides both relaxation, escapism and a positive experience.

    Interested to hear how others find lotro? I especially enjoy the realistic recreation of Tolkien's Middle-earth. It adds to the books when I re-read them.

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3dG7LzqrnPDG9MtdyK0W3Pm/gaming-can-officially-improve-your-mental-health-here-are-five-essential-relaxing-titles-to-play?xtor=CS8-1000-%5BIn_Article_Promo_Box%5D-%5BSport_Promo_In_Article%5D-%5BSport_Promo_In_Article_BBCSounds%5D-%5BPS_RADIO3~~~A_SoundOfGamingMentalHealth%5D

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    Messed up and skipped levels.

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 01:45 PM PDT

    I think I messed up.

    I'm new to the game, was having a blast with my minstrel, got it up to level 21 or so..

    ..then last night, had a boys night, got really drunk and really high, and then came home and sat down to play some LOTRO

    Looks like I spent about 200 bucks getting every expansion, bunch of inventory slots, that Valar pack that levels you up to 120 and some assorted other stuff.

    Hop on this morning and now I have no idea how any of this works. What's a war steed? How do I level it up? What's a legendary item? Why do I have so many "mentor" skills? There's traits and points and stats and shit everywhere now.

    Did I ruin my character? What do I do now?

    What do I need to do to get my toon functional at this level?

    It gave me a set of gear and a choice of legendary stuff (I picked the song books), so I'm at least geared up..

    ..why does this war horse drift like it's Fast and Furious?

    Hell man, I just now noticed these virtue things, have they been there the whole time?

    Someone give me some hope, what do I do now?

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    Der Bund Der Vier Völker sucht Verstärkung [Treebeard]

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 06:50 AM PDT

    Werte Lotro Spieler,

    wir, der Bund Der Vier Vƶlker sucht nach weiteren Mitgliedern fĆ¼r unsere Sippe.

    Wir sind auf dem neuen legendary Server Treebeard ansƤssig und freuen uns auf Spieler jeder Art.

    Discord vorhanden, aber keine Pflicht.

    Meldet euch gerne hier oder ingame bei Erik oder Dabi.

    Viele GrĆ¼ĆŸe und bleibt gesund!

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    Bring back red line minstrel you cowards

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 08:38 AM PDT

    Why do all MMOs nerf hybrid classes into the ground and pigenhole them into single roles?

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    New Server Rewards

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 09:23 AM PDT

    Hey all just wanted to ask a quick question,

    What are the rewards for playing through the game again at a higher difficulty? I've seen people talking about new titles but is there anything else? If the leveling process is much more difficult and you spend all that time just to unlock a title or two that doesn't seem like its necessarily worth the investment?

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    Onwards

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 01:50 PM PDT

    Looking to finish up the Epilogue to Volume II, I need to buy the Mirkwood region for the last two instances. Should I just buy Mirkwood, or is there a nice package with other regions? I also was locked out of most Moria and a handful of Lothlorien side quests

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    Legendary progression shadowfax.

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 03:49 PM PDT

    Wondering anyone wants to roll a toon with me to progress on shadowfax. I'll play any role or race.

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    "Expansion Trove" What is it missing?

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 11:20 AM PDT

    Coming up on lvl 50 pondering how to go about purchasing expansions. The Trove seems like the way to go. However I've heard it's all cut down versions of each expansion. What content would i be missing out on exactly?

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    Server Suggestion?

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 06:54 AM PDT

    I'm thinking of diving into LotRO but I'd be curious what people would recommend as a server.

    Some info:

    • I play in NA and can usually play mid-afternoon and early through late evening EST.
    • I'm not a hardcore roleplayer but I intend to have a lore-friendly/accurate name and enjoy the vibe that RP servers give. Nothing breaks immersion like pun based or pop culture PCs running around town (suppose I could just turn off nameplates though). Naturally I was leaning toward Landroval or Laurelin, but I've read the populations are pretty low so that gives me a bit of hesitancy.
    • While I'd like to do end game content like raiding, the reality is I doubt I'll have the time commitment to be do hardcore raiding but if there's a group finder or its easy to find PUGs I'm open to that.
    • I'd prefer a server that is virtually drama/troll free and friendly to new players and just all around mellow. Real life is stressful enough.

    I'm sorry if that seems like a laundry list of info. I just know from past experience that picking a server can be a huge decision so I'd like to make the right choice the first time.

    Thanks in advance!


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    Can't run the game

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 01:36 PM PDT

    I tried running the game today after running it a couple of months ago, and Steam briefly had it open, but immediately closed it. I can't run it at all. The issue is that I don't know how to run as an administrator, and there's no option for compatibility troubleshooting. I uninstalled and reinstalled it and updated Java, and still nothing. I'm out of options at this point. Can anyone help?

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    Captain emblem legendary item title

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 05:14 PM PDT

    At level 130 what title do I want for my emblem? I just kind of wasted 5 supply packs on another vital orc slayer from elderslade. Luckily I have an extra sword to apply it to because it wont go on my emblem.

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    Is it allowed to have a spare account with coupon? I want one.

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 03:39 PM PDT

    Forgive me in advance if this is not allowed, but bare with me: I'm a great Tolkien fan, having read the books more than once and all of that. I'm even part of a Tolkien group where I live. As for LOTRO, I'm a really new player but I'm completely in love with the game and I regret not having played it before. The game is exactly what I've been looking for in a MMO and most of all in a game set in Middle-earth. I never got the opportunity to play LOTRO until very recently, but that's when I've found out that they gave almost the entire game's content for free last year, and I missed it! That's so sad.

    So is there a kind elven soul out there who happens to have a spare account with the giveaway coupon activated and that could give it to me? You see, I don't want to buy an account from anybody or anything of the sort. I'm asking for a spare account that is accumulating dust because you don't use it anymore and know that you or someone else will never use it again. Perhaps it's even an account made specifically for that purpose: to use the giveaway code and then gift it to a friend.

    Had I been playing LOTRO when they made the giveaway, I would be one of the first to redeem the code, because like I said above I'm completely in love with the game and will definitely stick to it for a very long time. I will also buy the expansion trove for $60, so it's not as if I want everything for free without supporting the amazing developers. I will support them. If you're the kind soul that have such account, you can let me know in private if you prefer.

    Thank you, elf-friends!

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    LOTRO: New Legendary servers live! + Patch 30.1- Lets review.

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 04:46 AM PDT

    This game is gorgeous.

    Posted: 30 Jun 2021 09:59 AM PDT

    {HONOR THREAD} The Two Titans, Father&Son -- A man owe all and his Literal executor J.R.R Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien. Tis not the end, Blessed realm embraced you

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 01:40 PM PDT

    {HONOR THREAD} The Two Titans, Father&Son -- A man owe all and his Literal executor J.R.R Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien. Tis not the end, Blessed realm embraced you

    https://preview.redd.it/5zi4sj14wn871.jpg?width=554&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a1c3acdacd452d1ad6297b521205a0edf31612e8

    https://preview.redd.it/6sqjnn14wn871.jpg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=faa22e62c822909c5bb4234ec9a9476adb52020b

    So I say to thee fiend should you ever insult anyone or spoil the magical world of Arda be that in game or here may Ever-lasting darkness devours thee. Any direct insult you do tis a direct insult to men we owe all. Now Kneel before them and pay your respects human.

    Tis because of them thou hast Lord of the Rings Online and Secondary world ,their world.

    You shall kneel now before these two , Insignificant Mortal.

    . I Limbairedihiel {Duje Belak} shall eternally remain loyal to J.R.R. Tolkien and his literal executor the monumental ,esteemed extraordinarily and quite evidently underrated often left aside titan of a man he was indeed - Christopher Tolkien. I shall fiercely defend their priceless Secondary world the Legendarium until inevitably I get consumed by wrath of my own flame or wrapped in fire of my enemies as long as I can and beyond. Even if an entire world is against me I will firmly stand behind statement with a fate and resolve firmer than very foundations of stars. neither law, nor love, nor league of swords , dread nor danger, not Doom itself shall save thee- Orome be my witness"

    Limbairedhiel, Spirit of Fire - High Queen of the Noldor, Echad Eregion , June 3019

    What is the true purpose of current thread? Well I do firmly believe certain individuals have lost control, If you love the game and respect their immense incomprehensible work thou must learn to self control and do not use foul language, least you can do ,if not thou are not worthy at all.

    May thy Path Ever be Star-Lit --

    Limbairedhiel Spirit of Fire {Ithil} Formennya/Limbformstariel Landroval US

    Duje Belak

    *Signature*

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    Deadly 0 or Deadly +3 to get Disciple Title?

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 02:42 AM PDT

    Hi,

    I found the below post ( Landscape Difficulty Titles (lotro.com) ) which states that to get the best title (disciple) you only need to do Deadly Tier 3. Does this mean deadly or deadly +3?

    Thanks

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    Treebeard Kinship looking for players

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 03:33 AM PDT

    The spicengard traders are currently looking for new/old/returning players to join us on our quests on treebeard, if you are helpful and love to chill with people who love the game, you are our man/woman. If you want to join this kin and help it grow into something good for all players, pm me here or mail/whisper to Deraren in game

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    Question about Captain Heralds

    Posted: 30 Jun 2021 06:52 PM PDT

    I noticed a big problem with this game is that because there have been so many reworks and revamps over the years, looking up information online is almost always out of date. Those reworks are definitely warranted and I think the game plays better now than 10 years ago. I did quit for ten years (with a brief stop by 2 years ago but wasn't feeling it).

    Anyways, question... the heralds don't seem very strong. The Herald of War for instance gives +2% damage which seems like a bit of a joke. Either I don't understand the math here and that's incredible, or there has to be a way to improve it that I am unaware of.

    So my question is, what am I missing? Thanks for any replies.

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    What New Difficulty is Closest to Launch?

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 12:01 AM PDT

    I played this game infrequently as a free to play player from 2009-2012. I quit the game after the 2012 expansion when the open world was made too easy. I enjoyed the difficulty (as a kid) exploring Middle Earth and meeting others in an effort to survive our perilous adventures.

    I just saw the announcement of the Treebeard server, which I am excited to finally return to this game with like-minded players, but I find myself asking the question: which difficulty is closest to the original game at launch?

    If answers are unsure since this is all so new, I will likely choose the hardest +6 difficulty and rolling with a kinship doing the same thing. I am happy to return to Middle Earth again. Time to read the Silmarillion!

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    {THE BIGGEST BOW IN GAME PLUS SUPER CUTE BAGDGERLICOUSNESS} The Snagpaw Badger sounds like A Lion but he is more adorable than cat out there and Enormous bow that can smite down any foe indeed

    Posted: 01 Jul 2021 01:18 PM PDT

    {THE BIGGEST BOW IN GAME PLUS SUPER CUTE BAGDGERLICOUSNESS} The Snagpaw Badger sounds like A Lion but he is more adorable than cat out there and Enormous bow that can smite down any foe indeed submitted by /u/Limbairedhiel
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    Help me choose my path

    Posted: 30 Jun 2021 03:20 PM PDT

    So I've almost completed Rohan with my main and I want to keep on going through the story and visit other places. Of course now i have to buy new expansions, what should I go for? I was thinking about the Trove Expansion which has HD and Mordor, what do you guys think ? Is it a waste of money at this point? Also I'm a bit confused about Gondor, is it just quest packs or is part of an expansion? And what about north mirkwood and Dale, how can i get access to quests in those zones?

    I'm sorry if the questions sound dumb, I've been playing on and off for 8 years but I'm still a noob and have a hard time understanding how these things work. Btw I bought RoR long time ago, and also redeemed the free questpacks coupon during the pandemic.

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    Well, +6 is actually difficult

    Posted: 30 Jun 2021 10:42 AM PDT

    I made the possibly terrible decision to play a burg on Shadowfax, and any non-avian mob kills me if it's only 2 levels below me. 3 levels and I have to really work for the kill.

    This is fun, though. For the moment I'm enjoying combat again.

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    New player with question.

    Posted: 30 Jun 2021 05:25 PM PDT

    I'm playing Beorning and my buddy is playing dwarf. What is the earliest we can meet up and quest. Also how and where should I go?

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    Changing to higher difficulty before lvl 11

    Posted: 30 Jun 2021 03:08 PM PDT

    I wanted to start the game with Dangerous difficulty and switched to Deadly at level 7 but the deed for the deadly did not unlock.

    Is this intentional and should I just make a new character and not select a difficulty for the first few levels instead? Or wils the deed still unlock for me after reaching level 50 despite not showing on the deed log.

    I couldn't find any official info about this issue.

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    What's the turnaround time for support now a days?

    Posted: 30 Jun 2021 01:22 PM PDT

    I used to play Lotro on and off for years and decided I would finally try to get in the legendary server treebeard. My account had most purchases from all the races and classes to even a couple expansion passes from what I remember. Last time I played was probably Fall of 2020 and probably made it to 50 before I put it down again. Now I can't get access to my account for some reason even when resetting my password it continues to tell me its wrong.

    Would it be worth to just start on another account cause I know ill be VIP anyways? I just wanted to see what happened to my old one since I was on it fairly recently and if I could get back on it as I like everything in one place.

    I already have a ticket submitted but it has been a little over a week now as I saw this happening a little too late to get it all sorted and no response for now.

    Edit: I'm not upset by any means just want to see everyone else's experience if they had the same thing happen.

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