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My Opinion: Two weeks in.
Synthetick
Member Posts: 977
Well, today marked my second week ingame and I find myself logging in more and more each day still, but what's more is, I'm still enjoying myself, taking my time and seeing what the entire game has to offer. I'm still finding new areas that are absolutely stunning and getting deeper and deeper into the quest line, which I believe is what separates this experience from most of my previous others.
In most other games I can honestly say I never paid attention, at all, to the story line. Reading through the quests consisted more of skimming through for general directions or keywords, other than that, never bothered to get into it, just wanted to level and get more items, which is completely opposite of my experience here so far. So, I guess you could say it's a breath of fresh air for me in a very stale and stagnant genre.
I still haven't broke my 20th level, I'm still in rather horrible gear, save the weapons which someone from my kin helped me out with, pretty broke, but I'm enjoying myself. From the moment I log on until I log off, and that is a pretty solid MMO experience if you ask me.
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That's totally true!!
) as they are just too silly and dumb. But they are easy and don't take too long and when you kill something they have an ear, paw, head or whatever. VERY tired of the WoW way of things where animals wouldn't always have a heart....
- now that we get boosted XP I don't think we need to replay that on next ALT! YAY! 
I don't read the quests (except for clues where to go
Think the Epic Quest is a bit lame but OK for first character
I really enjoyed Tom Bombadil though even if Old Forest just looks like a small maze for mice, HAHA
YOu can gear up decently if you start crafting, that's actually OK in LOTRO
That's totally true!!
) as they are just too silly and dumb. But they are easy and don't take too long and when you kill something they have an ear, paw, head or whatever. VERY tired of the WoW way of things where animals wouldn't always have a heart....
- now that we get boosted XP I don't think we need to replay that on next ALT! YAY! 
I don't read the quests (except for clues where to go
Think the Epic Quest is a bit lame but OK for first character
I really enjoyed Tom Bombadil though even if Old Forest just looks like a small maze for mice, HAHA
YOu can gear up decently if you start crafting, that's actually OK in LOTRO
Silly and dumb?! Epic quests are lame?!?!?! I dont see you playing more than two months max, Ice. The storyline/environment is the heart of the game, if you dont enjoy that, this will turn into just another MMO soon enough and you will get bored quickly. I could be wrong though.... (I mean you playing more than two months; I'm definitely right about the storylines and environment being awesome :P ).
Most of the quest items do drop very quickly from monsters, though you will find on rare occasion it takes a couple kills so get what you need.
...and I am glad to hear you are very much enjoying the game, Synthetick; it is a great game indeed.
[quote]Silly and dumb?! Epic quests are lame?!?!?! I dont see you playing more than two months max, Ice. The storyline/environment is the heart of the game, if you dont enjoy that, this will turn into just another MMO soon enough and you will get bored quickly. I could be wrong though.... (I mean you playing more than two months; I'm definitely right about the storylines and environment being awesome :P ). Most of the quest items do drop very quickly from monsters, though you will find on rare occasion it takes a couple kills so get what you need. ...and I am glad to hear you are very much enjoying the game, Synthetick; it is a great game indeed.
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Yeah, they are silly! It's always this little hobbit says you must bring that pile of mail there, or that lazy guard saying you must kill the oh so nasty wolfies
But it's cutesy so not a problem.
Epic Quest just seems so lame when you have read the books. If you haven't you might not mind but otherwise it will really grate on you with all this nerd-fiction added that has nothing to do with Tolkien. It's a bit like all that garbage with homo-Legolas fondling little gay Hobbits crap
I just recently started playing and I must say I am enjoying it very much. I like the feel of the game itself, it just feels so much more layed back and not so much a rat race. I mean I would love to get to max level but I dont feel a need to be there.
So many other games are rush to max level, hurry, hurry, hurry. This game is more about the journey so I find myself just enjoying it instead of racing. Sometimes I find a beautiful spot and just light up my pipe and smoke for a bit, taking in the beauty of the game world.
The fishing and crafting are enjoyable as well so there is always something to do. I beta tested and tried a few free trials before but it was only recently I finally bought it and I must say I am very glad I did.
Out of every 100 men, 10 should not be there,
80 are nothing but targets, 9 are the real fighters.
Ah, but one, ONE of them is a warrior,
and he will bring the others home.
-Heraclitus 500BC
You love the quests and you still ain't 20 ?
Then my friend you're in for a treat!
Wait till you do areas like Trollshaws, Evendim (which i LOVE) and instances like Garth Agarwen and Fornost!
I'm in Angmar at the moment and the quests kind of remind me Hero Quest for some reason
(most of you probably don't know the Hero Quest series)
I'd tell you more but don't want to spoil it for you
And it seems the game becomes more detailed and exotic as you progress..That's what I understand.
I mean Bree was a forest area but go to Evendim and the lakes/tombs just look marvelous (considering you have the PC to run it all ultra high - which isn't that hard, it's not a very demanding game for what it produces in visuals).
Regarding gear, don't worry. Quest rewards are enough to keep you going and crafts are even better ! Wait till you get to areas that give you 8 pieces of armor with set bonus just by doing quests
And finally regarding money. I don't know what games you played before but I found the economy working here.
As a historian I used my scholar profession to craft dyes and used farming to farm strawberries and such.
Turns out I made a small fortune out of these! By level 20 I had 2 gold just by selling dyes !
My girlfriend is now level 47 and she has 35g using farming + cooking.
You need gold for your mount which will help you a lot lvl 35+.
I was absolutely in love with this game for the first month I played (and not quite 20th). So much I bought a lifetime sub.
My 2nd month wasn't so much fun, and after that it was awful. The game gets really awful past 20. 25-35 is an absolute slog, all the quests are in the middle of nowhere, you're always walking and always alone.
Thankfully the newest update (book 7) will supposedly help the leveling, so I can get to the good stuff
R.I.P. City of Heroes and my 17 characters there
"after that it was awful"? nah.. not even close actually. Way to overexaggerate actually.
"after that it was awful"? nah.. not even close actually. Way to overexaggerate actually.
Yea actually the only part I dont enjoy is lvl 35-40. Thats the dry spot in LotrO now IMO, the rest is just awesome .)
If WoW = The Beatles
and WAR = Led Zeppelin
Then LotrO = Pink Floyd
35-40 is dry?! did you go to quest in Evendim?! That's one of my favorite areas in the game!
Although it can sometimes be a pain to find people, try to do the fellowship quests. Many of them are a lot of fun
Playing - FFXIV, ESO
Played - FFXI, WoW, Lineage 2, Guild Wars, Aion, SWToR, LotRO, GW2, TERA, Rift, ArcheAge, TSW
This is so full of BS, doesn't even know where to start....
1 - have 5 toons, all btw 35 and 55. There are no levels now where one slows down (that is, if you care to read the quests and explore a little -so you actually know where to go next). Levels 20 to 35 are especially quick to pass and exciting, not to mention that Lone Lands and North Downs is always full of people playing.
2- it is quite plain to see that you have not played the game for a very long time - on my server (Snowbourn EU), all level ranges are very populated (you can't move a step in Moria, it's actually not funny anymore, the crowd is wicked) - but I just started a new dwarf champ for my GF, and guess what - Ered Luin starting instance had 20+ 6- level players... so much for "alone".
One will only not group if he/she specifically refuses to. I did all the FS quests in North Downs (20+ quests) with my 3rd alt, about a month ago on one single weekend, totally with PUG's, my kin not involved at all. That basically sums the the excess volume of BS in this post.
DB
Denial makes one look a lot dumber than he/she actually is.
At this point I'm calling BS too. Trancejeremy's postings have all had the same content for a good while now, but when asked server, timezones etc. he has never bothered to answer. The same with suggestions of seeking for a kin and so on.
I know that looking for a PUG can be a pain, being myself one of the elitist jerks who almost never does PUGs. But still based on my knowledge of my server PUGs do happen at every region, at least if you play around the primetime. Playing from APAC might be problematic due time differences between the regions, as playing on US servers if you're European and vice versa.
Asian region might have other difficulties too, as LotRO is one of the few games where IP-blocking has been implemented. It has it's drawbacks, but I do enjoy my goldspammer free server very much thank you
It is pretty possible though that if you play from Asia and happen to live in one of the few non-blocked countries, you might have less people to play with in your timezone.
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Trancejeremy, I am asking you to prove your claims about the game, once again - otherwise at this point I say they do not hold water at all.
Playing: AC2
Played: UO, DaoC, Horizons, Ryzom, WAR, LotRO, Eve, VG...
This is so full of BS, doesn't even know where to start....
1 - have 5 toons, all btw 35 and 55. There are no levels now where one slows down (that is, if you care to read the quests and explore a little -so you actually know where to go next). Levels 20 to 35 are especially quick to pass and exciting, not to mention that Lone Lands and North Downs is always full of people playing.
2- it is quite plain to see that you have not played the game for a very long time - on my server (Snowbourn EU), all level ranges are very populated (you can't move a step in Moria, it's actually not funny anymore, the crowd is wicked) - but I just started a new dwarf champ for my GF, and guess what - Ered Luin starting instance had 20+ 6- level players... so much for "alone".
One will only not group if he/she specifically refuses to. I did all the FS quests in North Downs (20+ quests) with my 3rd alt, about a month ago on one single weekend, totally with PUG's, my kin not involved at all. That basically sums the the excess volume of BS in this post.
DB
Dont bother... he have been saying the same thing for over 6 months and refuses to lissten to anything people say... just one of thoose people who always is negative.
If WoW = The Beatles
and WAR = Led Zeppelin
Then LotrO = Pink Floyd
meh im at lvl 34 and the game is dragging so much.. its like reading the first few chapters of the fellowship of the ring just get on with the cool parts already!!!
play:LoTRO status: dragging
tried: WAR, FFiX, WoW, Guildwars, Silkroad, Vanguard, AoC, Sword of the New World
I recently came back again, I bought the the SoA/MoM pack when it came out and took a Warden to level 14 but the WoW Wrath expansion was calling to me so I bought that and instead of taking one of my level 70s to 80 I rerolled a druid from 1 -80 in 9 days played (a little over 10 weeks in real time) and decided it was just more of the same. I then tried the EQ2 trial and decided it wasn't as good as LotRO so came back again and decided to restart as I'd forgotten everything I did.
The thing I like most about LotRO compared to other MMOs is that it's more aboutthe journey than getting to the destination. With other it's a mad rush to get to end-game then to do the same repetative dungeons, raids, dailies and BGs to get gear. It doesn't feel like that with LotRO, I'm happy to explore a bit more. I don't mind spending time gathering raw materials, I just don't feel a need to get to that next level, I want to complete a zone and make sure I do eveything I need to before moving to the next. It's not like that in most of the others.
I've been playing for over 3 months now and I am finally ready to declare UO>LOTRO>WoW
WoW was still 2nd place after my first month playing LOTRO only because it kept my interest for over 3 months which was the longest I had played and enjoyed an MMO since UO, and I have played damn near all of them. LOTRO is now 3+ months with no chance of slowing down anytime soon. I have just as much fun on alts going through all the starting area quests for the different races and I am determined to experience Moria. On top of these I am hoping I have much more future content to look forward to like Rohan or Gondor perhaps. I really hope Turbine has these on their to-do-list before technology changes MMOs in a few years.
Also, after playing a month or two give reading LOTR another shot if you have already read it. The first time through was quite a task since it seems to be 70% detail and description with only 30% progressive story, but after playing through about level 25-30 you'll be amazed at how much more interesting those details and descriptions are since you'll recognize damn near all of it.
Well, I finally broke level 20, finished up what quests I had in Great Barrows and the game has remained a very, very good experience. Since I did every quest I seen in the shire, gray or not, and same in Bree-Land, I'm left in Bree at level 21 with quite a few quests I've almost outleveled, so I can't see the content getting dry any soon since I still have quests in Bree and haven't went to Lone Lands yet.
Every fellowship quest has been easy to complete, as well. Constantly people pugging lower level content. Good stuff so far.
Keep it up, mate
To all viewevers: this here is a fine example of a credible, valid post based on actual and current gameplay experience - versus the ignorant borderline trolling experienced earlier in this thread by a disappointed customer who himself has made a decision he is sorry about now, and blames others (the game itself) but himself for this "mistake"
Thank you.
DB
Denial makes one look a lot dumber than he/she actually is.
Been playing LoTRo for a month now. I have a 30 warden, found an awesome Kinship (guild), and been having a lot of fun. Levelling never feels like a grind to me. When I think grind, I think of those times in WoW where I ran out of quests and just had to go kill random things to level. There are so many quests in LoTRo, I can't even do them all before they grey out. Crafting is really good, not the mini-game I prefer like in EQ2 or Vanguard, but much better than most other games. The world is big and beautiful, and if you bother to read the quests they are very well written. I have been notoriously PUG-phobic, but in this game it is so easy to group and so necessary to experience the best parts. I never have a problem finding PUGs. I also have a history of alt-itis, but I feel like they made the warden just for me, I love it. I only recently started trying some other classes, have a 13 loremaster and minstrel. But I really want to get to legendary items. They sound so cool. But I'm enjoying the journey nonetheless. Best casual MMO hands down.
Thanks for all the positive replies and constructive feedback; sometimes a thread without flames is a good thing, I think. I realize most users of this site couldn't care less about my first month of experience in the game, but this is something I do with every MMO I'm trying out so that other potential new customers can find out what they want without having to make individual threads asking those questions.
I'm nearing my third week now, my first month is starting to draw to an end and I have every intention of keeping my subscription. While I realize this game is not relevant for everyone in terms of gameplay, lore, and setting, it is something I have enjoyed to the maximum. I strongly suggest anyone who is considering coming to the game, whether you are new to the genre, or just looking for a great PVE experience with minimal grind (so far), to at least try the trial.
You'll either love it, or you'll hate it, but if you take the time you'll appreciate how well Turbine bought the Tolkien setting and enviroment alive and it's at least worth seeing.
This is so full of BS, doesn't even know where to start....
1 - have 5 toons, all btw 35 and 55. There are no levels now where one slows down (that is, if you care to read the quests and explore a little -so you actually know where to go next). Levels 20 to 35 are especially quick to pass and exciting, not to mention that Lone Lands and North Downs is always full of people playing.
2- it is quite plain to see that you have not played the game for a very long time - on my server (Snowbourn EU), all level ranges are very populated (you can't move a step in Moria, it's actually not funny anymore, the crowd is wicked) - but I just started a new dwarf champ for my GF, and guess what - Ered Luin starting instance had 20+ 6- level players... so much for "alone".
One will only not group if he/she specifically refuses to. I did all the FS quests in North Downs (20+ quests) with my 3rd alt, about a month ago on one single weekend, totally with PUG's, my kin not involved at all. That basically sums the the excess volume of BS in this post.
DB
Before calling peoples opinion bullshit try to accept other peoples taste and opinion. Not everyone is going to enjoy the game way you do and not everyone is going to turn into LOTR fanboy after one month. I was in same situation as this guy. I enjoyed the game a lot till lvl 30 but after that its hard to find teams or i must say impossible. I still have many many fellowship quests just rotting in quest log and its been 2 months i didn't even bother to log back in. Its a good game but too much focus on party quests just ruins it especially when there is no one to team with.
Now go ahead call my opinion bullshit because i am not such a fanboy.
alright... your opinion is bullshit. You 'must say it's impossible' to find groups after lvl 30? You either don't know what the word 'impossible' means, you enjoy trolling and giving completely false information, or... your opinion is bullshit.
Now go ahead and call me a fanboy because I find this game more entertaining than any other MMO on the market, and I use some common sense to play it.
Started playing not long after LOTRO went live, and have been away prior to new exp going live, due to work reasons. But I have a founders subscription, so no monthly fee for me anyways. BUt yes I agree the story in LOTRO is very well done and if you do take the time to see the sights you can have alot of fun and see alot of stunning places etc. I have a lvl 50 Minstrel (Hobbit) as my main, and a few other chars around lvl 20. But its alot of fun and alot of people I know play it and most are still playing today. I got them to try it out when they had WoW burn out and since then they have'nt even looked back at WoW.
Lotro is simply a fun and very good looking game, that anyone wanting an actual story too be part of, will find alot of fun there.
Cheers
Tan
As much as I love LOTR and Tolkien, I can never get to far in LOTRO. I don't even think I've ever gone passed level 10. I'm not dissing the game, I just find that EQ2 is so similar, and I started that first. LOTRO really didnt improve on anything.
Maybe a lot of factors involved... I don't like the graphics, the sound is unpleasant,,, the running around is typical in a mmo and can be executed well or not. Here i think it is pretty bland.
I think I just need to get over the hump in the beginner zones and give a good shot, but so far it has never been interesting enough to get hardcore.
Playing instruments my fav part of the game.
Happened for me in EQ2 until I found a class I enjoyed, at least their was a lot of selections, which of course, could put some other people off... something kept me going however, but alas retired from boredom.
Hope others (and their are plenty) see what I am missing! I'd love to give it a go again.
The chances of finding PUG's above level 30 in LOTRO, on all servers in general could be varied, but whoever says that it's hard or even impossible (LOL) in general, is not stating an opinion: that person is declaring true *bullshit*.
It is *that* simple, I'm sorry.1
Opinions can differ on subjective issues and matters of taste, but this is sadly not the case.
DB
Denial makes one look a lot dumber than he/she actually is.