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Shores of Evendim

antoniuspiusantoniuspius Member Posts: 55
in Lord of the Rings Online

Hey guys,

 I just found this Dev Chat , that unveils some interesting things about the first content update(s).

http://lotro.stratics.com/content/hoclog/hoc8.php

 

Some excerpts: 

Sprite - *LBeff* Question: How often are there going to be large updates like the one coming up on June?

LOTRO_Patience - Hey LBeff. :D We don't want to release the schedule, because sometimes things slip and we get angry mobs outside our doors, but we have a Live team who's dedicated to bringing regular content updates. We have some pretty cool things in store already for the next two, which are already in the works. Suffice to say, we'll try to keep the players supplied with content.

LOTRO_Patience - When I say "the players," btw, I don't mean the ones who power their way through the game - nobody can keep up with those guys. :) But for players who play at a more average pace? We'll try to plan for them.

 

Sprite - *Ulysses* Will there be new cities and instances in the Shores of Evendim?

Scenario_Turbine - Hey Ulysses, Evendim will be a fully functional area complete with three new towns (including the hobbit farming village of Oatbarton). The Shores of Evendim update will also include a handful of new instances, ranging in size from solable encounters all the way up to our first 24-man raid instance.

 

 

Comments

  • JackdogJackdog Member UncommonPosts: 6,321
    My main, A Minstel will hit 30 tonight. I am stopping him and leveling an alt until this releases. I play this game way too much

    I miss DAoC

  • KnightblastKnightblast Member UncommonPosts: 1,787
    I'm also probably going to stop with my main around 30 and level my principal alt, if I have time before the update.



    The most interesting thing about that devchat is the firestorm it sparked on the official forums about the coming "need before greed" group looting option.  Great fun to debate!
  • HairysunHairysun Member UncommonPosts: 1,059
    Scenario_Turbine - We've even got a surprise monster up our sleeves that we think everyone will enjoy... or at least die trying to enjoy it :)



    Hmmmm..........this whole expansion looks very interesting.  Very interesting indeed.



    Lol....I can honestly say I don't really have a main.  I've got a lvl22 Guardian, Lvl18 Lore-master and a lvl16 ministrel.  Rerolled on a new server when the game went retail and I pretty much alternate from day to day.  I'm thinking/hoping I'm gonna be right on the money when the expansion comes.

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  • CognetoJoeCognetoJoe Member Posts: 446
    The one thing i am notdoing with this is burning myself out with it. IT is a game that I don't have to play every second of the day and simply load into it and play then load back out to life. I'm lvl 29 now and really doubt I will hit end game level by the time the content is released.

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  • antoniuspiusantoniuspius Member Posts: 55
    Originally posted by CognetoJoe

    The one thing i am notdoing with this is burning myself out with it. IT is a game that I don't have to play every second of the day and simply load into it and play then load back out to life. I'm lvl 29 now and really doubt I will hit end game level by the time the content is released.
    Which is exactly the levelrange( early 30s) they'll add the most content for
  • JackdogJackdog Member UncommonPosts: 6,321
    Originally posted by antoniuspius

    Originally posted by CognetoJoe

    The one thing i am notdoing with this is burning myself out with it. IT is a game that I don't have to play every second of the day and simply load into it and play then load back out to life. I'm lvl 29 now and really doubt I will hit end game level by the time the content is released.
    Which is exactly the levelrange( early 30s) they'll add the most content for dunno but judging from the article I would say mid 30's . I just made 30 last night and I play about 4 hours a day on average so I would not worry about hitting 50 for a while if I were you. I have a friend who is disabled and plays 12  to 14 hours a day every day and he just hit 40.

    I miss DAoC

  • iffymackiffymack Member Posts: 376

    Sprite - *Naithin* Need/Greed/Pass rolls.. Any word on whether this is something we would expect to see?

    LOTRO_Patience - Hey Naithan! Need/Greed/Pass rolls will go live in the Shores of Evendim update. We wanted them too. A lot. ;)

    Scenario_Turbine - As we continue developing LOTRO, we will certainly continue to fill in the open spaces with new lands to explore (though not every update will include a new addition to the landscape.

    LOTRO_Patience - Hi again Naithan. In the Shores of Evendim update, we're focusing on adding additional skills to the Champion class for levels 40+. In the future, we'll focus on other classes with the hunter and captain being the next two on the list.

    Sprite - *Ulysses* Will there be new cities and instances in the Shores of Evendim?

    Scenario_Turbine - Hey Ulysses, Evendim will be a fully functional area complete with three new towns (including the hobbit farming village of Oatbarton). The Shores of Evendim update will also include a handful of new instances, ranging in size from solable encounters all the way up to our first 24-man raid instance.

    Sprite - *Alerond* Will Trolls and other Mobs be available for MP later, say Goblins, dragons, etc...

    LOTRO_Patience - Hi Alerond - while I can't tell you which creatures will be available in monster play as we move forward (lest I have one of them show up at my desk), I can say that yes, we'll be adding more of them in the future. Fun ones. :D

    LOTRO_Patience - Fishing will make it in eventually. I'll pester the team until it happens.

     looks like theres some good stuff on the way

  • Torquemada40Torquemada40 Member Posts: 71
    Originally posted by Jackdog

    Originally posted by antoniuspius

    Originally posted by CognetoJoe

    The one thing i am notdoing with this is burning myself out with it. IT is a game that I don't have to play every second of the day and simply load into it and play then load back out to life. I'm lvl 29 now and really doubt I will hit end game level by the time the content is released.
    Which is exactly the levelrange( early 30s) they'll add the most content for dunno but judging from the article I would say mid 30's . I just made 30 last night and I play about 4 hours a day on average so I would not worry about hitting 50 for a while if I were you. I have a friend who is disabled and plays 12  to 14 hours a day every day and he just hit 40. 

    I think they plan to add content level 27-40, if I remember it correctly. And yes, I have a guildie level 50 already.

    I'm already pulling the brakes on level 25, focusing more on crafting and completing deeds until the update comes....
  • CognetoJoeCognetoJoe Member Posts: 446
    I am barely through this content, it will be awesome to watch it all pile up

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  • iffymackiffymack Member Posts: 376

    I also read somewhere that theres going to be addition areas added for monster play at some point,so im guessing it'll be a whole region sized battlefield like ettinmoors.

    i'd like to see goblin spear throwers become playable in monster play too.

     

  • antoniuspiusantoniuspius Member Posts: 55
    Originally posted by iffymack


    I also read somewhere that theres going to be addition areas added for monster play at some point,so im guessing it'll be a whole region sized battlefield like ettinmoors.
    i'd like to see goblin spear throwers become playable in monster play too.
     
    I get goosebumps when I think about the possible future expansions (especially in monsterplay )
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