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ShaydeShayde Member Posts: 4,529
in Lord of the Rings Online
I didn't know what to think getting into this beta. Really.. I've betaed before and there was good and bad in all.



But Lotro has the most polish of any game I watched launch next to WoW. More content than any other game other than WoW. Sure, it's all that boring level based system that everyone seems to cling to, but it really excells in the graphics and story.



This game is head and shoulders above  Vanguard, and they aren't even out of Beta. If I liked the LOTR movies, I'd probably be buying the lifetime membership... but alas, Elves don't do it for me unless they're called Eldar.



But from a game standard, it's nothing but content and polish. If you love the setting, play this game.

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It sounds great, so great in fact, I pitty those who canceled :( - Some deluded SWG fanboi who pities me.
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  • M1sf1tM1sf1t Member UncommonPosts: 1,583

    Originally posted by Shayde
    I didn't know what to think getting into this beta. Really.. I've betaed before and there was good and bad in all.

    But Lotro has the most polish of any game I watched launch next to WoW. More content than any other game other than WoW. Sure, it's all that boring level based system that everyone seems to cling to, but it really excells in the graphics and story.

    This game is head and shoulders above Vanguard, and they aren't even out of Beta. If I liked the LOTR movies, I'd probably be buying the lifetime membership... but alas, Elves don't do it for me unless they're called Eldar.

    But from a game standard, it's nothing but content and polish. If you love the setting, play this game.


    I have to agree. I admit I did not think LOTRO would be any good considering Turbine's past history with AC2 and DDO. Yet now after having a go at the game I have to say I was also impressed. I understand that some people like sand box like games so for those folks I say don't bother with LOTRO because it's not a sandbox game and was never intended to be one anyways.

    For what this game is ( a game in same vain as EQ2 and WoW ) this is a very good game which hit's the marks it set out to hit. So gratz to Turbine because you'll have me for a bit until WAR comes out. Then I'll have a tough choice to make.

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  • KyleranKyleran Member LegendaryPosts: 44,095
    I agree...given's Turbines recent track memory (and fact that I played DDO and didn't care for it) I was skeptical and really paid no attention to LotRO until I saw a deal to get a free Open beta key from a Magazine in early March.



    Game turned out to be pretty fun....nothing groundbreaking, but should entertain me for a few months until AOC or WAR or something else new is released.....

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  • ShaydeShayde Member Posts: 4,529
    I agree.



     I betaed D&D and thought this would be a complete mess because of it. Was pleasantly suprised.

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    It sounds great, so great in fact, I pitty those who canceled :( - Some deluded SWG fanboi who pities me.
    I don't like it when you say things. - A Vanguard fan who does too.
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  • CerionCerion Member Posts: 1,005
    Originally posted by M1sf1t


     

    Originally posted by Shayde

    I didn't know what to think getting into this beta. Really.. I've betaed before and there was good and bad in all.
     
    But Lotro has the most polish of any game I watched launch next to WoW. More content than any other game other than WoW. Sure, it's all that boring level based system that everyone seems to cling to, but it really excells in the graphics and story.
    This game is head and shoulders above Vanguard, and they aren't even out of Beta. If I liked the LOTR movies, I'd probably be buying the lifetime membership... but alas, Elves don't do it for me unless they're called Eldar.
    But from a game standard, it's nothing but content and polish. If you love the setting, play this game.

     



    I have to agree. I admit I did not think LOTRO would be any good considering Turbine's past history with AC2 and DDO. Yet now after having a go at the game I have to say I was also impressed. I understand that some people like sand box like games so for those folks I say don't bother with LOTRO because it's not a sandbox game and was never intended to be one anyways.

    For what this game is ( a game in same vain as EQ2 and WoW ) this is a very good game which hit's the marks it set out to hit. So gratz to Turbine because you'll have me for a bit until WAR comes out. Then I'll have a tough choice to make.

    I wouldn't be so hasty as to dismiss the sandbox elements.  Turbine is adding them. Of course the keystone of sandbox is a skill-based system which will never happen (nor will FFA PvP), but other elements like player housing and kinship halls are in the future. 

    Shayde, glad you enjoyed your experience.  Whether we as players will buy LOTRO or not, I think it is important to support a company that delivers a polished product.  That's just good for the health of our hobby.

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  • zoey121zoey121 Member Posts: 926
    /waves to Shayde i hope you do find things you like about it , it's pretty nice sitting out on the patio  with laptop playing  again.
  • ShaydeShayde Member Posts: 4,529
    Originally posted by Cerion 
    Shayde, glad you enjoyed your experience.  Whether we as players will buy LOTRO or not, I think it is important to support a company that delivers a polished product.  That's just good for the health of our hobby.


    I agree.



    I have debated with others if the MMO industry will actually learn that what made WoW so popular was the Polish and the Content.



    $OE thought "levels and simple" and destroyed SWG.

    D&D thought "strength of the IP" and failed to deliver.

    Vanguard is buggy and unfinished.



    Sandbox elements aside, it's the quality of the game that makes it shine. I played WoW for quite a while and I never played any Blizzard game before. What hooked me was that it WORKED and there was CONTENT.



    I'm sure I'd be gaga over Lotro if I liked the movies or the books, but the IP just doesn't thrill me... not my bag. But if I saw that this design team was working on a Shadowrun MMO or other IP that I dig, I'd be there with bells on. Literally if necessary.



    I just hope other developers take note on the Goofus and Gallant relationship between Lotro and Vanguard.

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    I don't like it when you say things. - A Vanguard fan who does too.
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  • herculeshercules Member UncommonPosts: 4,925
    Originally posted by Shayde

    I didn't know what to think getting into this beta. Really.. I've betaed before and there was good and bad in all.



    But Lotro has the most polish of any game I watched launch next to WoW. More content than any other game other than WoW. Sure, it's all that boring level based system that everyone seems to cling to, but it really excells in the graphics and story.



    This game is head and shoulders above  Vanguard, and they aren't even out of Beta. If I liked the LOTR movies, I'd probably be buying the lifetime membership... but alas, Elves don't do it for me unless they're called Eldar.



    But from a game standard, it's nothing but content and polish. If you love the setting, play this game.
    Hope you are not on the EU server .Any man that rejoices over common folk losing their jobs because of a pixel character u lost and spends over 1 year in a vendatta over some game is certainly not the sort i want to see on LOTRo
  • StanlyManlyStanlyManly Member Posts: 181
    "Whether we as players will buy LOTRO or not, I think it is important to support a company that delivers a polished product.  That's just good for the health of our hobby."



    Is it also good to support a company who sells an expansion pack to their customers and then shuts down the game a few months later?



    Edit:  Oh, and Shayde, posting 2 more times in your own thread to agree with people agreeing with you really doesn't lend credence to your cause.  Its pretty obvious here that LOTRO is your "rebound" MMO.  You lavish it with adoration, hoping that SWG will see you with it, and make them jealous.  But, rebound relationships tend to sputter out quickly, when you realize there was nothing real there to begin with.  Have fun.

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  • towanitowani Member Posts: 114
    I was in beta, and imho, take away the LOTR setting and it's just another MMO. 

    To me, nothing really stood out.  Alas we must keep waiting for "The One."

    LotRO: Meneldor: Riders of the Riddermark

  • ArmySurplusArmySurplus Member Posts: 103
    Originally posted by hercules

    Originally posted by Shayde

    I didn't know what to think getting into this beta. Really.. I've betaed before and there was good and bad in all.



    But Lotro has the most polish of any game I watched launch next to WoW. More content than any other game other than WoW. Sure, it's all that boring level based system that everyone seems to cling to, but it really excells in the graphics and story.



    This game is head and shoulders above  Vanguard, and they aren't even out of Beta. If I liked the LOTR movies, I'd probably be buying the lifetime membership... but alas, Elves don't do it for me unless they're called Eldar.



    But from a game standard, it's nothing but content and polish. If you love the setting, play this game.
    Hope you are not on the EU server .Any man that rejoices over common folk losing their jobs because of a pixel character u lost and spends over 1 year in a vendatta over some game is certainly not the sort i want to see on LOTRo

     

    That was uncalled for, the man has something positive to say about LOTRO and you reply with a personal attack? Shayde's feeling about SWG are his own, but its not like he came here to fling poo on LOTRO or anyone for that matter. Im most likely feeding a troll so I will just let it go.

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  • herculeshercules Member UncommonPosts: 4,925
    Originally posted by ArmySurplus

    Originally posted by hercules

    Originally posted by Shayde

    I didn't know what to think getting into this beta. Really.. I've betaed before and there was good and bad in all.



    But Lotro has the most polish of any game I watched launch next to WoW. More content than any other game other than WoW. Sure, it's all that boring level based system that everyone seems to cling to, but it really excells in the graphics and story.



    This game is head and shoulders above  Vanguard, and they aren't even out of Beta. If I liked the LOTR movies, I'd probably be buying the lifetime membership... but alas, Elves don't do it for me unless they're called Eldar.



    But from a game standard, it's nothing but content and polish. If you love the setting, play this game.
    Hope you are not on the EU server .Any man that rejoices over common folk losing their jobs because of a pixel character u lost and spends over 1 year in a vendatta over some game is certainly not the sort i want to see on LOTRo

     

    That was uncalled for, the man has something positive to say about LOTRO and you reply with a personal attack? Shayde's feeling about SWG are his own, but its not like he came here to fling poo on LOTRO or anyone for that matter. Im most likely feeding a troll so I will just let it go.

    Tisk tisk

    Bleh maybe true but really a person remains a person no matter what he plays and this chap is the sort of player i think i would happily stay away from .But yeah anyhow think he is on US time so not a problem for me
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