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Can't decide between LotRO and Warhammer.

ScykohScykoh Member Posts: 3
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So, I've been bouncing between EQ2/WoW/AoC for the past 4.5 years, and am spent on all of them. I'm going to pick up either LotRO or Warhammer, but am having trouble deciding between the two.

I've played the trial for both, and both seem really good, but I can't really judge the lasting appeal of a game from the low level content.

So, a bit about my playstyle. I enjoy both PvE and PvP equally as long as it's group content, not really interested in solo content, aside from leveling. How good the leveling content is isn't really a selling point for me, 'cause I'm the kind of guy that likes to spend hundreds and hundreds of hours on the same char, so while leveling may be more fun in one than the other, that's just a small portion of the game to me.

Also, I do like item progression, but crafting doesn't really interest me.

Anyways, if you guys can tell me the ups and downs of both games, I guess I'll take it from there. <3

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  • ianubisiianubisi Member Posts: 4,201

    WAR for PvP, LotRO for PVE.

    WAR is weak in PVE.

    LotRO is weak in PVP.

    I think it's really that simple. They're both solid games that cater very well to their own strengths, and they offer both playstyles. But that's how I'd choose.

  • tryklontryklon Member UncommonPosts: 1,370

    I agree WAR for pvp, LoTRO for pve, but has a game i must tell you to go for lotro, its much bigger, better gameplay, much more possibilities and in the big picture a much better game with much more to do.

    Ofc that if you are a big pvp fan WAR is much better and can be much fun, but a bit repetitive

  • cc170cc170 Member Posts: 146

    I am having the same problem. Although, I am trying to figure out wheather to pick up LotRO or resub to WAR

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  • AntariousAntarious Member UncommonPosts: 2,846
    Originally posted by ianubisi


    WAR for PvP, LotRO for PVE.
    WAR is weak in PVE.
    LotRO is weak in PVP.
    I think it's really that simple. They're both solid games that cater very well to their own strengths, and they offer both playstyles. But that's how I'd choose.



     

    That seems pretty logical to me given the question that was asked.

  • Rayx0rRayx0r Member, Newbie CommonPosts: 2,902

    do what I do. Sub to both of them and see which one holds your interest.

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  • Swiftblade13Swiftblade13 Member Posts: 638

    as stated above, one is pvp, one is pve.

     

    That said... LOTRO is a very good MMO, and WAR is fairly crappy.

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  • Salio69Salio69 Member CommonPosts: 428

    lotro

  • elderotterelderotter Member Posts: 651

    I would like to point out that LOTRO does have a form of PvP in it but it is not essential to the gameplay, is in only 1 zone and actually you need to be lvl 45 or better to enjoy it.  You can however play as an orc, warg or spider in the PvP(you get access when your first character on a server hits lvl 10)  -  LOTRO is best enjoyed, in my opinion as a PvE game.  the content is both soloable and group - not everything is soloable tho.  Enjoy  which ever you choose.  Last note I believe both games have trials - that may be your best bet.

  • xbellx777xbellx777 Member Posts: 716

    i would suggest lotro. war is fun and all but i got bored of it after awhile. the pve in war isnt anything special and the pvp needs tweaking still, or it did the last time i played. lotro has great pve and ive never tried the pvp but i heard its fun

  • Z3R01Z3R01 Member UncommonPosts: 2,426

     

    I tried so hard to like Lotro, I really did.

    I love the Lotr lore so much that I was kinda upset that I couldn't stand the classes this game offered.

    All the classes lacked something, even the new ones they recently released.

    Also there's something up with the combat, I can't put my finger on it. I was bored to tears within hours of Lotro.

    I'm not saying it's a bad game but man I really feel it could have been done better.

    With WAR i couldn't find one class that wasn't cool and fun to play. I enjoyed the Scenarios and Open world pvp.

    Since you said you dont care for crafting I wnt bother covering the topic.

    I personally would go with WAR. WAR is a much better pvp game and its pve is good enough to keep people busy.

     

     

     

     

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  • TurnellTurnell Member Posts: 239

    It sounds like you would like LOTRO more than WAR.

    As aboev LOTRO excells at PVE, while WAR excells at PvP. Both are weak in the opposite end.

    however for item progression, LOTRO > WAR

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