What's it like?

detectiveL

I have been trying to find THE online game for me for a while now, but I have had no such luck as to find it yet. I have been interested in Lord of the Rings Online for some time now, but it looks a bit like WoW from merely glancing at it. So, could somebody tell me some stuff about the game?

Stff like, What the dungons are like,

Whats the gameplay like?

Does anything in particular set this game apart from other online games?

What is the community like?

What's the population like?

Does it get boring after a while?

I know they are pretty much newbie questions, but I am a newbie after all. If possible, just please tell me anything a newbie would need to know about the game. Thanks for reading all that, mabe for answering, and I might see you in Lord of the Rings Online soon!           ^_^

beaverz

IF your a 5h + a day player that lives for raiding or pvp this isnt for you.

But if you have a good computer and liek nice graphics.

If for you questing is more interesting that grinding and you dont like open pvp.

This game's athmospher is very agreable and the zones dont look all the same liek in some mmos.

Then i'd say you should really get the trial.

This game really got me hooked because i found a great kin ( guild) early in the game).

Papadam

Originally posted by detectiveL


I have been trying to find THE online game for me for a while now, but I have had no such luck as to find it yet. I have been interested in Lord of the Rings Online for some time now, but it looks a bit like WoW from merely glancing at it. So, could somebody tell me some stuff about the game?
Stff like, What the dungons are like,
There is plenty of dungeons of all sizes. Some of them are pretty challenging. Not much raids thou.
Whats the gameplay like?
Simillar to WoW and other level/class bases MMOs. Combat is slower and more "tactical". Lots of "fluff" like outfits, housing, instruments and stuff like that. Very immersive and RPGish compared to other MMOs in my opinion.
Does anything in particular set this game apart from other online games?
It focus on storytelling/lore instead of just chasing the carrot which makes it very different from othe MMOs. Also have a very different PvP (its very limited but fun)
What is the community like?
Its friendly, mature and casual over all.
What's the population like?
Seems like all servers are very active since the expansion. Both in the newbie zones and high level zones. (inbetween is probebly poor)
Does it get boring after a while?
Yes for some people. I have played since launch and when I get bored I take a break but after trying other games I usually return a week later and have alot more fun in LotrO.
I know they are pretty much newbie questions, but I am a newbie after all. If possible, just please tell me anything a newbie would need to know about the game. Thanks for reading all that, mabe for answering, and I might see you in Lord of the Rings Online soon!           ^_^

I hope you will enjoy the game!

Bursche

Originally posted by detectiveL


I have been trying to find THE online game for me for a while now, but I have had no such luck as to find it yet. I have been interested in Lord of the Rings Online for some time now, but it looks a bit like WoW from merely glancing at it. So, could somebody tell me some stuff about the game?
Stff like, What the dungons are like,
Most are nice at first but get boring quick.
Whats the gameplay like?
It's a quest grind rewards are mostly for quests only. Killing 500 higher level mobs gives less exp than 2 quests to deliver something from NPC1 to NPC2
Does anything in particular set this game apart from other online games?
The community does. In no other game i met more people who forgot that they are playing a game.
What is the community like?
Unfriendly impatient unsocial. Unless you enter a kinship then you can be lucky to find some friendly people.
What's the population like?
Surprisingly low for the famous license they abused here.
Does it get boring after a while?
For most people it does, yes. But if you get the thrill forever from making nice screenshots and repeating the same content with every alt you roll, then you will be fine
I know they are pretty much newbie questions, but I am a newbie after all. If possible, just please tell me anything a newbie would need to know about the game. Thanks for reading all that, mabe for answering, and I might see you in Lord of the Rings Online soon!           ^_^

 

DonnieBrasco

Originally posted by Bursche

Originally posted by detectiveL


I have been trying to find THE online game for me for a while now, but I have had no such luck as to find it yet. I have been interested in Lord of the Rings Online for some time now, but it looks a bit like WoW from merely glancing at it. So, could somebody tell me some stuff about the game?
Stff like, What the dungons are like,
Most are nice at first but get boring quick.
Subjective. I seriously doubt Bursche has entered more than 10% of all dungeons in this game (even w/o Moria)
Whats the gameplay like?
It's a quest grind rewards are mostly for quests only. Killing 500 higher level mobs gives less exp than 2 quests to deliver something from NPC1 to NPC2
Complete BS. Around lvl 50, a typical quest reward is 4000-6000 XP, a same level mob is 400 XP. So, 10-15 mob per typical quest.
Does anything in particular set this game apart from other online games?
The community does. In no other game i met more people who forgot that they are playing a game.
Not sure what you mean - there are tons of things that make this game different - music, legendary wapons, complex trait system - and community is way more mature than say, WOW or AoC's. Ah, and PVMP as well.
What is the community like?
Unfriendly impatient unsocial. Unless you enter a kinship then you can be lucky to find some friendly people.
Again - extremely biased, on the verge of trolling. During the almost 2 years I played, I met less than 5 a**holes and had fun in hundreds of PUG's all over the game. A kinship is still a good idea.
What's the population like?
Surprisingly low for the famous license they abused here.
Every area on my server is crowded, especiall 0-30 and 50+ areas currently.
Does it get boring after a while?
For most people it does, yes. But if you get the thrill forever from making nice screenshots and repeating the same content with every alt you roll, then you will be fine
Trolling. Yes, it gets boring for powergamers, leet kidz, PVP maniacs and burnt out pen and paper veterans -Even those who love this game have had "boring bits" now and then, but the game is still much less of an XP grind that most others around,  due to the nicely written quests. There is a very high rate of "old players", who have been playing for over a year or more - the game has a lot to offer if you don't play 15+ hours a week!
I know they are pretty much newbie questions, but I am a newbie after all. If possible, just please tell me anything a newbie would need to know about the game. Thanks for reading all that, mabe for answering, and I might see you in Lord of the Rings Online soon!           ^_^

 

 

openedge1

Originally posted by detectiveL


I have been trying to find THE online game for me for a while now, but I have had no such luck as to find it yet. I have been interested in Lord of the Rings Online for some time now, but it looks a bit like WoW from merely glancing at it. So, could somebody tell me some stuff about the game?
Stff like, What the dungons are like,
Whats the gameplay like?
Does anything in particular set this game apart from other online games?
What is the community like?
What's the population like?
Does it get boring after a while?
I know they are pretty much newbie questions, but I am a newbie after all. If possible, just please tell me anything a newbie would need to know about the game. Thanks for reading all that, mabe for answering, and I might see you in Lord of the Rings Online soon!           ^_^

Maybe you should tell us what you HAVE played, and we can give you an idea. As you can see, there are some differing opinions.

A majority who post here will of course tell you it is an awesome game, as they love it, then others who do not post here often may tell you things like....

It is WoW with prettier landscapes. A lot of similarities exists, like kill 10x quests, but there are story based quests. A majority need a group to finish the story line (it is like they build up, to climax in a group, so no solo if you wish to read the last chapter of your book...)

The game is like most MMO's in that if you like to craft, do slow combat and think, and are forgiving of the way your characters look, you will be fine.

I found it tedious, and it gets boring around level 30, but if you are a WoW fan, like to RP a lot, and have the patience to level, then this will be for you.

Good luck

Papadam

Originally posted by openedge1


Maybe you should tell us what you HAVE played, and we can give you an idea. As you can see, there are some differing opinions.
A majority who post here will of course tell you it is an awesome game, as they love it, then others who do not post here often may tell you things like....
It is WoW with prettier landscapes. A lot of similarities exists, like kill 10x quests, but there are story based quests. A majority need a group to finish the story line (it is like they build up, to climax in a group, so no solo if you wish to read the last chapter of your book...)
The game is like most MMO's in that if you like to craft, do slow combat and think, and are forgiving of the way your characters look, you will be fine.
I found it tedious, and it gets boring around level 30, but if you are a WoW fan, like to RP a lot, and have the patience to level, then this will be for you.
Good luck

I agree that LotrO is a child of WoW just like other recent MMOs such as WAR and AoC. They are all simillar to WoW but with some differences so you can choose game depending on what you want from a MMO

 

Eadaoin

From somone who never really got into the MMORPG scene, I love LOTRO.  I played UO for about a year and a half.  Tried Guild wars for about a year.  Played a trail of WOW but stopped there, seemed too much like everything else.  I've been playing LORO sense release now and purchased the lifetime subscription. 

To me, the world of LOTR was  a big draw and the quests do a good job of keeping tied to that world.  There are a lot of kill X number of this creature quests but even these usually have a decent reason while.  Such as they need furs to make blankets for they outpost or something along that lines.  I am on of the rarer ones that actually read the quests.

I mostly a solo player but when i've joined in pickup groups i've rarely had a bad experience with the other players.

Most of the dungeons are rather enjoyable to go through. 1 or 2 excpetions here are there.  They've put a lot of work into the looks of the bigger instances.  The game itself is beatifual and the Mines has some spectacular views as you get deeper in.

To me what sets LOTRO appart is that it seems to have a purpose to what you do so it keeps progressing more interesting.

Population depends a lot on the server.  I'm on one of the less populated servers but usualy don't have an issue getting things done.

Lastly, if you are a hardcore raider, or pvp player, don't bother, you lose interest quickly.  Outside of that, LOTRO was just a little bit different from the others out there and has kept me playing.

-Eadaoin