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26000 updated files to go - am I doing something wrong?
chryses
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So I decided to take the leap of faith and bought LotRo and MoM. I installed the DVD easily enough and it went through a couple of update files and restarted. Then I find it updating and the figure is 26000+ files, admittedly it is around 1 second for each file but its now 2.5 hours and its about half way through.
Am I doing something wrong? Was there a major file I could download from the site first? Or is this normal?
Just a bit paranoid because I stopped it once around 600 files thinking it would start at 601 later but it started back at 1. So I so hope I don't get to 25500 and it crashes.....
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yea they got ALOt of updates. Most are small though so it wont take to long. By the way go to silverlode server
the comunity is nice and helpfull
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Dont worry, I know the LotrO patcher can be a bit scarry but it usually just patches itself. When Moria released there was a 500 mb patch that wasnt included on the dvd!
and Welcome to Middle Earth if everything works
If WoW = The Beatles
and WAR = Led Zeppelin
Then LotrO = Pink Floyd
Thanks for the heads up guys! Just a quick note. If the internet stops do I need to start from scratch? Thanks for the server info to. I hate joining a server and finding out it was the suckiest one.
Really wanted to get on tonight but at least its up and running for the weekend. After the patcher has finished I just install MoM as normal and it should hook up right?
Dont worry. You can stop at any moment. And patcher will continue from where it left off.
Download is bit slow (at least was for me) and took me around 10 hours. But it all went without any problems.
Thing is , that they updated almost everything. Lot of zones are redone , and changed in small but noticable ways. Therefore you have so many files to fix ...
I think Silverlode is an US server and you are in the EU right? Evernight is a decent sized EN server thou..
If WoW = The Beatles
and WAR = Led Zeppelin
Then LotrO = Pink Floyd
In a way I am glad there are this many fixes and added content. One of the big pulls to LotR for me is knowing that its been out for a while now so all the annoying bugs would be ironed out and lots of improvements made. Nice to come into a game and have it run smoothly. I have been in too many new launches and put up with too many hot fixes. Just a shame I have to wait so long before I log on!
Glad to see you're giving it a go Chryses. Are you going the high res route on the install? I did and it's very nice looking and much sharper than without it. The DX10 effects are subtle, but fit perfectly within the overall art design.
There is a LOT to do in the game, if you're the type that likes to keep busy. If you create a character on Landroval, add Ironleaf (my new warden) and I'll come help and explore (been a while since I was away).
On the LOTRO forums, you can PM under Sindrael.
Hope you like the game!
I too play Silverlode. It has a great pop and mature players....Sucks that it's a US server for those of you in EU...
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PLAYED:FFXI, LotRO, AoC, WAR, DDO, Megaten, Wurm, Rohan, Mabinogi, RoM
WAITING FOR: Dust 514
i had the same when i resubbed i think in the end i dl the patches over 2 days
I too play Silverlode. It has a great pop and mature players....Sucks that it's a US server for those of you in EU...
Hehe. But we do have Laurelin - the only official RP server for LOTRO
Hey all, I just managed to log in this morning and leveled up to 6. I just have one major issue right now.
I picked a Warden and for some reason I have a screen right over my character called 'default gambit' surely this isnt right? can i remove or move?
To move UI elements press and hold the right control key and the / key just above your enter key. You can then drag around the windows to wherever you need want them.. Just press the right control and / key to exit and return to gameplay.
I hope that helps
Oh thats UI for showing the Wardens unique Gambit system, if you havent read about it you should to learn how it works. When you use your 3 skills (Spear, shield and fist) you can make differnt combos or Gambit. Eh this was to hard for me to explain...
(and you can move it like the above poster said)
read this instead: http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/devdiaries/239-developer-diary-creating-a-new-class-the-warden?start=2
When you have a correct gambit in your bar then the "Default gambit" will change into the name of the gambit skill. Since you have played AoC you could same the Warden is a bit simillar to how combat works there with 3 differnt attacks that can be combined into combos.
If WoW = The Beatles
and WAR = Led Zeppelin
Then LotrO = Pink Floyd
I too play Silverlode. It has a great pop and mature players....Sucks that it's a US server for those of you in EU...
Hehe. But we do have Laurelin - the only official RP server for LOTRO
Aw damn...that sucks for me then!!! I have to resort to an unofficial RP server, Landroval...
PLAYING: NOTHING!!!
PLAYED:FFXI, LotRO, AoC, WAR, DDO, Megaten, Wurm, Rohan, Mabinogi, RoM
WAITING FOR: Dust 514
Thanks again guys! Interface sorted and I learnt about the combos. That actually puts a very interesting slant on tactics in the game now. Cheers!
heh heh , glad you are having fun
Wardens rock hard at mid to higher levels from what my mates say. Mine is only around lvl 10 and he is quite fun even at that level.
I miss DAoC
Yea, my Warden is at 15 and totaly kicks ass. Most of the skills up to now were pretty basic, but with my recently acquired skills I can really start to tank good.
PLAYING: NOTHING!!!
PLAYED:FFXI, LotRO, AoC, WAR, DDO, Megaten, Wurm, Rohan, Mabinogi, RoM
WAITING FOR: Dust 514
Welcome to the game and to let you know wardens only get better as they climb the lvl tree. My lvl 52 warden is able to take on two mobs that are conned orange to him, tha is 2-3 lvls above him and walk away. The gambit system adds alot to the combat and makes it so you have to plan ahead and think about wich gambit you want to set up.
Enjoy the game.
Thanks Grind. I am really enjoying the Warden class because of the combos and tactics needed. I find myself judging whether or not to go all out DPS or use more defensive combos. It does make me wonder whether or not it should be used as a main stream combat engine in the game.
So far today I hit level 9. I really like deeds, epic quests and titles. Something I do miss in AoC. Sure the combat isn't as in-depth and I did find myself missing the limb chopping in AoC but LotR's really does what it set out to do really well and that is lore and old school RPG. I have to say I found it hard at the start not knowing where to go for quests then I found myself reading the text to work out the location. OLD SCHOOL! Its funny how I found myself missing it so much. Its nice to have that touch back again. People I met have been pretty nice also. Grouped up with a couple of guys and overall the community seemed pretty mature.
I am surprised about the graphics also. I thought it would be outdated but personally I would rank it behind AoC. Characters at low levels still looked nice and different enough. I am running the game on ultra settings and so far only a couple of tiny spikes.
So overall pretty happy and glad I have subscribed. I still have AoC for my PvP bloody fix but LotR's is definitely going to fill my old school RPG needs.
I have to say I did laugh at myself today when I jumped at seeing another player behind me. I have to keep reminding myself not everyone can or is there to chop my freaking head off!! In fact a few times they jumped in to save my skin!
Looking forward to leveling more tomorrow.
Thanks Grind. I am really enjoying the Warden class because of the combos and tactics needed. I find myself judging whether or not to go all out DPS or use more defensive combos. It does make me wonder whether or not it should be used as a main stream combat engine in the game.
So far today I hit level 9. I really like deeds, epic quests and titles. Something I do miss in AoC. Sure the combat isn't as in-depth and I did find myself missing the limb chopping in AoC but LotR's really does what it set out to do really well and that is lore and old school RPG. I have to say I found it hard at the start not knowing where to go for quests then I found myself reading the text to work out the location. OLD SCHOOL! Its funny how I found myself missing it so much. Its nice to have that touch back again. People I met have been pretty nice also. Grouped up with a couple of guys and overall the community seemed pretty mature.
I am surprised about the graphics also. I thought it would be outdated but personally I would rank it behind AoC. Characters at low levels still looked nice and different enough. I am running the game on ultra settings and so far only a couple of tiny spikes.
So overall pretty happy and glad I have subscribed. I still have AoC for my PvP bloody fix but LotR's is definitely going to fill my old school RPG needs.
I have to say I did laugh at myself today when I jumped at seeing another player behind me. I have to keep reminding myself not everyone can or is there to chop my freaking head off!! In fact a few times they jumped in to save my skin!
Looking forward to leveling more tomorrow.
That is a good mix, AoC for PvP and LoTRO for the PvE. Be sure to give the MPvP a shot though, It may or may not be your cup of tea but it is worth taking a look at to find out for yourself.
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I miss DAoC
I got MoM the other day. From a fresh install of a UK launch version of the original game with no patching done what so ever I then installed MoM. After that there was 1700 files to patch which took about 15 minutes and I was good to go....
This was 2 days ago. I havnt had chance to properly start playing the game yet but i've jumped in for a few minutes. Like the new trait improvements.
Don't worry, we have nice and populated servers too :-)
(Considering the Lore-Worldquest before MoM I would even guess that we have bigger servers than you - at least in Germany :P )
We also got Belegaer Lobo. German RP-Server and first to complete the lore-quest. So no, Laurelin is neither the only official RP server nor the biggest one. :-)
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I too play Silverlode. It has a great pop and mature players....Sucks that it's a US server for those of you in EU...
Don't worry, we have nice and populated servers too :-)
(Considering the Lore-Worldquest before MoM I would even guess that we have bigger servers than you - at least in Germany :P )
We also got Belegaer Lobo. German RP-Server and first to complete the lore-quest. So no, Laurelin is neither the only official RP server nor the biggest one. :-)
Lets judge this by how many people can be found roleplaying in "Prancing Pony Inn" at any time of the day
I too play Silverlode. It has a great pop and mature players....Sucks that it's a US server for those of you in EU...
Don't worry, we have nice and populated servers too :-)
(Considering the Lore-Worldquest before MoM I would even guess that we have bigger servers than you - at least in Germany :P )
We also got Belegaer Lobo. German RP-Server and first to complete the lore-quest. So no, Laurelin is neither the only official RP server nor the biggest one. :-)
Lets judge this by how many people can be found roleplaying in "Prancing Pony Inn" at any time of the day
apologies to the OP for the derail
Ok it is not a every day event but several times I have seen impromptu concerts on Silverlode. Most times in the square outside the Pony, sometimes under the Party Tree, even once in the Bree Auction hall.
Anyway back to the OP, I am curious as to whether you have tried the MPvP yet as a "bad guy" and if so what did you think of it. I know it is not full on PvP but I think it is a nice side game of sorts.
I miss DAoC
I had a good session today on the game and I can see some of the key attractors in it now. I got involved in crafting today and it is in-depth enough to make it interesting but not too cumbersome. I even made myself 2 pieces of armour today that were better than drops and I am still only level 12. A key issue I have with AoC crafting system is that almost everything you make is 2nd or 3rd best after drops or solo missions. Another plus for me is that you need to craft on a bench or workstation. This increases the immersion of the game and realism. Plus I love seeing people crafting in the same hall.
Grouping doesn't seem to be that hard either, people have been open to group up and the LFF channel is used a lot. Overall I see people everywhere so for a game that has been out for a long time this is a good sign!
Ok so a lot of missions are still grind but they are reasonable and they have made an effort to incorporate that into a storyline. Plus as I stated recently I am surprised at how they don't have a big cross marking the missions. I have found myself more involved and really studying the map and locations.
Leveling is a lot slower than AoC. e.g. in 2 days of on and off gameplay I can hit level 20-25 in AoC. I have played LotR a lot in 2 days and just hit level 12 now. Don't care either way but I guess it evens out because AoC has level 80 as max. The difference in LotR is that you don't notice it as much. Deeds, Traits and all those little goals you can hit, satisfy that leveling fix.
I know this may sound silly but the biggest plus for me is the inventory space!! Why do companies insist on giving players a bag with 8-12 slots and then make 1000 items needed for crafting. Its frustrating and pointless. Vanguard has a crafting bag and EVE has unlimited space and its a relief. I hate spending most of my time sorting items and having issues with space. I know that LotR will be crowded but they help by giving enough space.
So pretty happy overall
Combat is getting better with the new combos. However my biggest issue is the 1 vs 1 combat. I got used to taking on 3-4 critters at the same time and having splash damage on nearby attackers. So its hard to go back to attacking one at a time. The other features counter this however.
Going to try out monster play soon!! Personally I think this is the best idea in an MMO and one I would love to see implemented on a large scale. Imagine if you were allowed 2 hours a day to jump into an NPC and be part of the mobs fighting players trying to do their missions? It would make a dynamic environment and some fun banter.