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any kind of trial?

EverSkellyEverSkelly Member UncommonPosts: 341
in Lord of the Rings Online

hi

Is there any kind of free trial in this game?

I mean, i don't want to pay for the game if i haven't play it first...

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  • Hoobley_deletedHoobley_deleted Member Posts: 677
    I think they use a 'buddy key' system, maybe someone on these forums might have a spare one they could give you.
  • RayanaRayana Member UncommonPosts: 525
    I'm in the same boat. I wanted to try the game, but couldn't, even when I had a key.



    A buddy key isn't a trial key. A buddy key is just that: a key that you can give to a buddy that is living close to you. You can't download the client anywhere from the offical site. If you give the key to your buddy, you're supposed to lend them the disks as well so he can install the client. The other alternative is to illegally download the client from BitTorrent, and that was a route I wasn't willing to go.

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  • EverSkellyEverSkelly Member UncommonPosts: 341

    hmm, sorry to say this, but it's just silly.

    Even if you'd get a client download with your buddy key, why do i have to have a buddy already playing this game in first place?

    Or even post on forums begging for someone's buddy key...

    I played lots of mmorpg's and there wasn't a single one that i'd buy it before i try it. No way i'd pay 50 or so bucks for game that i might not like.

    Oh well, i guess lotro has alot of subscribers already, so they don't have to worry about a regular free trial yet...

  • SlickShoesSlickShoes Member UncommonPosts: 1,019
    If you will be playing the EU version try the places listed in the following link:



    http://community.codemasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=172356

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  • SlickShoesSlickShoes Member UncommonPosts: 1,019
    Originally posted by EverSkelly


    hmm, sorry to say this, but it's just silly.
    Even if you'd get a client download with your buddy key, why do i have to have a buddy already playing this game in first place?
    Or even post on forums begging for someone's buddy key...
    I played lots of mmorpg's and there wasn't a single one that i'd buy it before i try it. No way i'd pay 50 or so bucks for game that i might not like.
    Oh well, i guess lotro has alot of subscribers already, so they don't have to worry about a regular free trial yet...
    Most games do not do a free trial right after release, they had open beta still going only two weeks ago so they are hardly going to have a free trial allready!



    maybe once the game has been going for a wee while they will have one but i dont see the point in them having a free trial right at release!

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  • JadetoothJadetooth Member UncommonPosts: 372

    Originally posted by Rayana
    I'm in the same boat. I wanted to try the game, but couldn't, even when I had a key.A buddy key isn't a trial key. A buddy key is just that: a key that you can give to a buddy that is living close to you. You can't download the client anywhere from the offical site. If you give the key to your buddy, you're supposed to lend them the disks as well so he can install the client. The other alternative is to illegally download the client from BitTorrent, and that was a route I wasn't willing to go.

    if you're from the EU you can get it, legally, from
    fileplanet

    And as for the US, i'm pretty sure there are some out there, just google "LOTR online us client"

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  • seeyouspacec0wboyseeyouspacec0wboy Member UncommonPosts: 714
    we dont get to trial singler player games before we buy them. I dont see the world complaining.

    If you like middle earth, relatively fast but somewhat tedious (lvling is quest based, grinding gets you nowhere), a good story, good graphics, hundreds upon hundreds of quests, and a really good community, and not so much pvp then youll like it. Go get it : )

    Oh and if youve always wanted to play your own instrument in game!

    Originally posted by Scagweed22
    is it the graphics? the repetativenesses? i mean what is the point? you could be so much more productive in real life
    Real life brings repetition and pointlessness too. The only thing real life offers is Great graphics. Its kinda expensive too and way to dependent on the cash shop. Totally pay to win as well. No thank you. Ill stick to my games.

  • Hoobley_deletedHoobley_deleted Member Posts: 677
    Originally posted by Ozreth

    we dont get to trial singler player games before we buy them. I dont see the world complaining.

    What about demos for single players? They're not uncommon.
  • arunararunar Member Posts: 9
    Originally posted by Ozreth

    we dont get to trial singler player games before we buy them. I dont see the world complaining. If you like middle earth, relatively fast but somewhat tedious (lvling is quest based, grinding gets you nowhere), a good story, good graphics, hundreds upon hundreds of quests, and a really good community, and not so much pvp then youll like it. Go get it : ) Oh and if youve always wanted to play your own instrument in game!


    There are demos for single player games and you don't pay monthly fee for them. I see buying mmo's as an long term investment, if its good anyway.
  • LiddokunLiddokun Member UncommonPosts: 1,665
    You can download the european beta game client and i think it works if you have a US version of the buddy key.
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