BDO is boring as heck. There isn't much to it. Once you get past the messy UI (certain parts go away as the tutorial of sorts weans away), you are still left with a mish mash of game components that don't feel right together.
LOTRO has excellent gameplay and story. When I played I enjoyed the missions and world a lot more than BDO. Plus, BDO has some major issues with clipping. I turned everything up to stop things from clipping in but it was no use. Apparently this is a problem for everyone.
If you haven't considered it, ESO is awesome too. Lots of solo and group stuff. The solo portions aren't forced onto you if you want to start PvPing early.
Never played BDO so I would have to go with LOTRO. The world is absolutely amazing and well done. The community is top notch. Class design is mediocre. Just being in their world will make you stay.
Want to thank everyone for the responses. I decided to go with LOTRO. The decision was based on the immersion factor. From what I have seen BDO is a work in progress. While LOTRO is a finished product.
After my initial investment of around 40 U.S dollars I am having a very fun time. Buying the account mounts and shared storage makes my dream of being a crafting god that much more viable.
I as of yet am not regretting the decision. So once again, thank you for your opinions and thoughts on the question asked.
Want to thank everyone for the responses. I decided to go with LOTRO. The decision was based on the immersion factor. From what I have seen BDO is a work in progress. While LOTRO is a finished product.
After my initial investment of around 40 U.S dollars I am having a very fun time. Buying the account mounts and shared storage makes my dream of being a crafting god that much more viable.
I as of yet am not regretting the decision. So once again, thank you for your opinions and thoughts on the question asked.
Just to throw in here and in case you want to enjoy the game and not level to fast. There is a stone they sell called Stone of the tortoise. It stop you from getting xp. That is if you are like a few of us that take the time to smell the Roses. https://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Item:Stone_of_the_Tortoise
From what I have seen, there is a update tomorrow. New quests and a level cap from 100 to 105.
Yep, as I wrote above, if there's no further delay - and it seems there's none. The maintenance will start in a couple hours. I was right with the raid delay too, according the dev diary of yesterday the new raid will arrive with Update 18.2, so not even 18.1 I guess somewhere in the summer. Maybe you'll be near the cap by then.
I guess these games couldn't be more different. I mean, you wouldn't play BDO for story and quests, or LOTRO if you want the latest graphics.
LOTRO is one of the biggest (in terms of areas and content) games that exists. Unless you halt your XP gain, there's no way you can play through it all on one, or even two, characters.
Last time I asked about lotro people told me it straight up has to many pay to win items in the shop, even as vip you still need to spend money or something like that.
Last time I asked about lotro people told me it straight up has to many pay to win items in the shop, even as vip you still need to spend money or something like that.
That is true but if you take your time and get the Stone of the Tortoise and not rush to level (there is a lot to enjoy and see) then the Turbine Points you get each month can carry you fine. I do wish and have commented to them they should make changes where VIP can use his gold to get a lot of little things they have you need Mithal coins for. Maybe one day they will listen. I do think it could be WB not caring. I know the devs at Turbine do care.
Last time I asked about lotro people told me it straight up has to many pay to win items in the shop, even as vip you still need to spend money or something like that.
That is true but if you take your time and get the Stone of the Tortoise and not rush to level (there is a lot to enjoy and see) then the Turbine Points you get each month can carry you fine. I do wish and have commented to them they should make changes where VIP can use his gold to get a lot of little things they have you need Mithal coins for. Maybe one day they will listen. I do think it could be WB not caring. I know the devs at Turbine do care.
I wouldnt say care, it has one of the worst shops id ever seen in a more western game and since they are the ones who really sarted the f2p thing on western mmorpgs id say its a given. Maybe they use to care.
Last time I asked about lotro people told me it straight up has to many pay to win items in the shop, even as vip you still need to spend money or something like that.
That is true but if you take your time and get the Stone of the Tortoise and not rush to level (there is a lot to enjoy and see) then the Turbine Points you get each month can carry you fine. I do wish and have commented to them they should make changes where VIP can use his gold to get a lot of little things they have you need Mithal coins for. Maybe one day they will listen. I do think it could be WB not caring. I know the devs at Turbine do care.
I wouldnt say care, it has one of the worst shops id ever seen in a more western game and since they are the ones who really sarted the f2p thing on western mmorpgs id say its a given. Maybe they use to care.
You won't get an argument from me about being the worse store setup. I agree.
Last time I asked about lotro people told me it straight up has to many pay to win items in the shop, even as vip you still need to spend money or something like that.
That is true but if you take your time and get the Stone of the Tortoise and not rush to level (there is a lot to enjoy and see) then the Turbine Points you get each month can carry you fine. I do wish and have commented to them they should make changes where VIP can use his gold to get a lot of little things they have you need Mithal coins for. Maybe one day they will listen. I do think it could be WB not caring. I know the devs at Turbine do care.
I wouldnt say care, it has one of the worst shops id ever seen in a more western game and since they are the ones who really sarted the f2p thing on western mmorpgs id say its a given. Maybe they use to care.
I'm curious about the state of the shop these days.
Back when I played (I quit just before Rohan expansion), the store was still one of the best / fairest around. The UI was a bit annoying but minimal pay2win and as a subscriber, I got 500 points every month which more than covered everything I needed from the store. The only pay2win items they had at that time were stat scrolls, you needed 25 scrolls to give you +50 to every stat which was an advantage, but didn't really make much difference at endgame.
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Both changed and not. You still get 500 per month as subscriber, and after Rohan Helm's Deep was the last expansion, since then they're releasing 2 Updates per year, and those are free for subs, so you don't need to spend on content. Stat tomes are used to pop up on the AH or the Trade channel as well, but I agree, not really needed, especially after the stat changes. But I think it wasn't a p2w item even back then, just a convenience purchase (since it used to drop occasionally, and is trade-able in game).
What changed, the UI was revamped not long ago. Pretty sleek now (I think, don't really know since I barely check the store ), easier on load, uses only 1 thread of awesomium (a.k.a. crapsomium ) process. The search function is much better. Coupon redeems are faster with the new store.
Well I am fully committed in LOTRO now. Besides spending my initial 40 dollars for account wide mounts, VIP, and extra storage slots. I also bought the 4 in 1expansion deal that LOTRO had going on.
As a noob/new player to LOTRO I am having a blast! Am not regretting any of the decisions I have made with LOTRO! If you have never played LOTRO. This is a serious GEM just waiting for you. I will post a full article of my experience as well as pics soon!
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Star Citizen – The Extinction Level Event
4/13/15 > ELE has been updated look for 16-04-13.
http://www.dereksmart.org/2016/04/star-citizen-the-ele/
Enjoy and know the truth always comes to light!
LOTRO has excellent gameplay and story. When I played I enjoyed the missions and world a lot more than BDO. Plus, BDO has some major issues with clipping. I turned everything up to stop things from clipping in but it was no use. Apparently this is a problem for everyone.
If you haven't considered it, ESO is awesome too. Lots of solo and group stuff. The solo portions aren't forced onto you if you want to start PvPing early.
After my initial investment of around 40 U.S dollars I am having a very fun time. Buying the account mounts and shared storage makes my dream of being a crafting god that much more viable.
I as of yet am not regretting the decision. So once again, thank you for your opinions and thoughts on the question asked.
Population is good. They also extended the LOTRO contract to 2020.
Oh wait that might have been my horse.
Star Citizen – The Extinction Level Event
4/13/15 > ELE has been updated look for 16-04-13.
http://www.dereksmart.org/2016/04/star-citizen-the-ele/
Enjoy and know the truth always comes to light!
I was right with the raid delay too, according the dev diary of yesterday the new raid will arrive with Update 18.2, so not even 18.1
I guess somewhere in the summer. Maybe you'll be near the cap by then.
For pvp I will stick to Dark Age of Camelot. I also am very high in the ranks of Chlvalry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmSdjuHejU . Thanks!
LOTRO is one of the biggest (in terms of areas and content) games that exists. Unless you halt your XP gain, there's no way you can play through it all on one, or even two, characters.
Star Citizen – The Extinction Level Event
4/13/15 > ELE has been updated look for 16-04-13.
http://www.dereksmart.org/2016/04/star-citizen-the-ele/
Enjoy and know the truth always comes to light!
If you are looking for something else in an incredibly immersive world, BDO.
I wouldnt say care, it has one of the worst shops id ever seen in a more western game and since they are the ones who really sarted the f2p thing on western mmorpgs id say its a given. Maybe they use to care.
Star Citizen – The Extinction Level Event
4/13/15 > ELE has been updated look for 16-04-13.
http://www.dereksmart.org/2016/04/star-citizen-the-ele/
Enjoy and know the truth always comes to light!
Back when I played (I quit just before Rohan expansion), the store was still one of the best / fairest around. The UI was a bit annoying but minimal pay2win and as a subscriber, I got 500 points every month which more than covered everything I needed from the store. The only pay2win items they had at that time were stat scrolls, you needed 25 scrolls to give you +50 to every stat which was an advantage, but didn't really make much difference at endgame.
Stat tomes are used to pop up on the AH or the Trade channel as well, but I agree, not really needed, especially after the stat changes. But I think it wasn't a p2w item even back then, just a convenience purchase (since it used to drop occasionally, and is trade-able in game).
What changed, the UI was revamped not long ago. Pretty sleek now (I think, don't really know since I barely check the store
Can't really say more, it's an ingame store, with ingame items... it's working
edit: also from the test phase: https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/new-store-coming-soon
As a noob/new player to LOTRO I am having a blast! Am not regretting any of the decisions I have made with LOTRO! If you have never played LOTRO. This is a serious GEM just waiting for you. I will post a full article of my experience as well as pics soon!