Standing Stone Games Reassures LOTRO Fans Concerned Over Amazon's New MMORPG | MMORPG.com

System · May 2023

Standing Stone Games Reassures LOTRO Fans Concerned Over Amazon's New MMORPG | MMORPG.com

This week, Amazon Games announced a deal with Middle-earth Enterprises to make a new MMO based on The Lord of the Rings IP. Now, Standing Stone Games is reassuring players that The Lord of the Rings Online will continue.

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Calavry · May 2023

Star Wars Galaxies wasn't going away either or so all those involved claimed, until it did.

Tiller · May 2023

So 15 complained?

Tiller · May 2023

Calavry said:

Star Wars Galaxies wasn't going away either or so all those involved claimed, until it did.

Yeah but SWG took a dump on itself with the NGE and alienated a shit ton of players in the process, so the cause of it's shut down was more like a rage quit by Lucas Arts/SOE. Most of us vets didn't care by then.

On a side note, even though the NGE emu is the most populated to this day I still can't bring myself to play it.

Slapshot1188 · May 2023

Lets be honest. The new game is probably 6 years away. I'm sure Standing Stone isn't too concerned about 2029/2030 at this point.

OG_Solareus · May 2023

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.
Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak's neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Nanfoodle · May 2023

I have tried a few times over the years to go back to LOTRO. Its really dated but it good to see it has an active fan base that want to support the game. Will only stay open with that support.

slowz2secret · May 2023

I can't understand these fans lol thanks them for making a new game about a saga that is not getting new fans, this saga only have 30+ years fans....

Tiller · May 2023

Nanfoodle said:

I have tried a few times over the years to go back to LOTRO. Its really dated but it good to see it has an active fan base that want to support the game. Will only stay open with that support.

I played during beta, and a bit after launch. I didn't really find it all that interesting. Went back years and found It's not a terrible MMO now, just dated and lots of RMT to get the most out of it. Plus it's kind of empty.

When the game first came out it was a widespread disappointment to a lot of MMORPG fans, but a few LOTR loved it. It game out during a time when lots of MMOs were launching and flopped due to how popular WoW was. Slowly it kind of became a cult classic, but was never really exciting to many.

Sovrath · May 2023

Calavry said:

Star Wars Galaxies wasn't going away either or so all those involved claimed, until it did.

It really just depends on the contracts in place.

FrodoFragins · May 2023

OG_Solareus said:

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.

Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak responded. neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Job listings suggest they are in Needham Massachussetts (But likely under the name Daybreak Games LLC)

About Our Studio

Standing Stone Games Standing Stone Games is a gaming studio based in Needham, Massachusetts (right outside of Boston!), staffed by people who have been passionately working on MMOs for decades.
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ABOUT DAYBREAK GAMES AFFILIATES The following Daybreak Games affiliates collect, process, transfer, and store Personal Information and Other Information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The relevant Daybreak Games affiliate involved will depend on the Services you are using, the websites you are visiting or the country in which you are based.

United States of America: Daybreak Game Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92128. Standing Stone Games LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 117 Kendrick St #350, Needham, MA, 02494.

Your google fu is lacking my friend.

OG_Solareus · May 2023

FrodoFragins said:

OG_Solareus said:

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.

Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak responded. neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Job listings suggest they are in Needham Massachussetts (But likely under the name Daybreak Games LLC)

About Our Studio

Standing Stone Games Standing Stone Games is a gaming studio based in Needham, Massachusetts (right outside of Boston!), staffed by people who have been passionately working on MMOs for decades.
Here's more

ABOUT DAYBREAK GAMES AFFILIATES The following Daybreak Games affiliates collect, process, transfer, and store Personal Information and Other Information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The relevant Daybreak Games affiliate involved will depend on the Services you are using, the websites you are visiting or the country in which you are based.

United States of America: Daybreak Game Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92128. Standing Stone Games LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 117 Kendrick St #350, Needham, MA, 02494.

Your google fu is lacking my friend.

they aren't there.

FrodoFragins · May 2023

The specifics of their contract have never been revealed, as far as I'm aware. Maybe they'd be allowed to continue after Amazons's MMO releases. But it seems unlikely.

Hopefully for fans it will exist at least until Amazon's does release though.

OG_Solareus · May 2023

FrodoFragins said:

OG_Solareus said:

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.

Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak responded. neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Job listings suggest they are in Needham Massachussetts (But likely under the name Daybreak Games LLC)

About Our Studio

Standing Stone Games Standing Stone Games is a gaming studio based in Needham, Massachusetts (right outside of Boston!), staffed by people who have been passionately working on MMOs for decades.
Here's more

ABOUT DAYBREAK GAMES AFFILIATES The following Daybreak Games affiliates collect, process, transfer, and store Personal Information and Other Information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The relevant Daybreak Games affiliate involved will depend on the Services you are using, the websites you are visiting or the country in which you are based.

United States of America: Daybreak Game Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92128. Standing Stone Games LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 117 Kendrick St #350, Needham, MA, 02494.

Your google fu is lacking my friend.

that address

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FrodoFragins · May 2023

OG_Solareus said:

FrodoFragins said:

OG_Solareus said:

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.

Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak responded. neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Job listings suggest they are in Needham Massachussetts (But likely under the name Daybreak Games LLC)

About Our Studio

Standing Stone Games Standing Stone Games is a gaming studio based in Needham, Massachusetts (right outside of Boston!), staffed by people who have been passionately working on MMOs for decades.
Here's more

ABOUT DAYBREAK GAMES AFFILIATES The following Daybreak Games affiliates collect, process, transfer, and store Personal Information and Other Information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The relevant Daybreak Games affiliate involved will depend on the Services you are using, the websites you are visiting or the country in which you are based.

United States of America: Daybreak Game Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92128. Standing Stone Games LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 117 Kendrick St #350, Needham, MA, 02494.

Your google fu is lacking my friend.

that address

They exist and people have successfully taken them to Small Claims Court and another did it through their bank. I also know of one streamer that got a job there pre COVID. Dunno if they all work remotely these days but I doubt it. If you are trying to get at them legally you can.

I won't return to their game until they add 2FA as they've offered zero help to people that had theirs hacked.

Sovrath · May 2023

OG_Solareus said:

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.
Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak responded. neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Aren't they in Needham, MA? The share a building with Turbine which is now WB.

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OG_Solareus · May 2023

FrodoFragins said:

OG_Solareus said:

FrodoFragins said:

OG_Solareus said:

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.

Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak responded. neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Job listings suggest they are in Needham Massachussetts (But likely under the name Daybreak Games LLC)

About Our Studio

Standing Stone Games Standing Stone Games is a gaming studio based in Needham, Massachusetts (right outside of Boston!), staffed by people who have been passionately working on MMOs for decades.
Here's more

ABOUT DAYBREAK GAMES AFFILIATES The following Daybreak Games affiliates collect, process, transfer, and store Personal Information and Other Information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The relevant Daybreak Games affiliate involved will depend on the Services you are using, the websites you are visiting or the country in which you are based.

United States of America: Daybreak Game Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92128. Standing Stone Games LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 117 Kendrick St #350, Needham, MA, 02494.

Your google fu is lacking my friend.

that address

They exist and people have successfully taken them to Small Claims Court and another did it through their bank. I also know of one streamer that got a job there pre COVID. Dunno if they all work remotely these days but I doubt it. If you are trying to get at them legally you can.

I won't return to their game until they add 2FA as they've offered zero help to people that had theirs hacked.

that entire building is empty. Only a realitor would show case the space on google maps.

FrodoFragins · May 2023

OG_Solareus said:

FrodoFragins said:

OG_Solareus said:

FrodoFragins said:

OG_Solareus said:

Standing Stone Games has no say on wether they will continue, because Standing Stone Games doesn't even exist physically in the world. Many of you may remember my account being permantly closed / banned.

I did a lot of huffing and puffing to find SSG, their headquarters and address, doesn't exist.

Sent multiple BBB reporots too SSG at present address and Daybreak responded. neither responded.

The actual authority comes from the board room at EG7. Right now they are using SSG for tax write off for yearly loses. This works to a %, but once that % reaches far below the tax deduction threshholds they will close the game down and make a final cash in on losses. imho.

Job listings suggest they are in Needham Massachussetts (But likely under the name Daybreak Games LLC)

About Our Studio

Standing Stone Games Standing Stone Games is a gaming studio based in Needham, Massachusetts (right outside of Boston!), staffed by people who have been passionately working on MMOs for decades.
Here's more

ABOUT DAYBREAK GAMES AFFILIATES The following Daybreak Games affiliates collect, process, transfer, and store Personal Information and Other Information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. The relevant Daybreak Games affiliate involved will depend on the Services you are using, the websites you are visiting or the country in which you are based.

United States of America: Daybreak Game Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 13500 Evening Creek Drive North, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92128. Standing Stone Games LLC, a Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business at 117 Kendrick St #350, Needham, MA, 02494.

Your google fu is lacking my friend.

that address

They exist and people have successfully taken them to Small Claims Court and another did it through their bank. I also know of one streamer that got a job there pre COVID. Dunno if they all work remotely these days but I doubt it. If you are trying to get at them legally you can.

I won't return to their game until they add 2FA as they've offered zero help to people that had theirs hacked.

that entire building is empty. Only a realitor would show case the space on google maps.

Google maps OK. Whatever dude. If you are trying to get unbanned that won't happen. they don't care. And they honestly suck.

BBB is worthless so I don't know what you expected there.

You're only recourse is to taking them to court or get payments reversed. As those are the two avenues I know people have taken. You'll need some good records for that though, especially if it was a lifetime account.

Kratier · May 2023

this game would actually benefit from some revamp similar to NGE for SWG. the ui is really outdated when i tried to play. and server was so dead, random high level teleported to me to greet me when i logged in.

but atleast it actually runs unlike D&D online, that game is so outdated it refuses to let you even launch the game

Asm0deus · May 2023

Kratier said:

this game would actually benefit from some revamp similar to NGE for SWG. the ui is really outdated when i tried to play. and server was so dead, random high level teleported to me to greet me when i logged in.

but atleast it actually runs unlike D&D online, that game is so outdated it refuses to let you even launch the game

I wish we had a DDO 2.0 with an upgraded engine and graphics etc

Scot · May 2023

Slapshot1188 said:

Lets be honest. The new game is probably 6 years away. I'm sure Standing Stone isn't too concerned about 2029/2030 at this point.

Yeah, they are probably more concerned about Star Citizen launching then.

olepi · May 2023

I played in the closed beta for LoTRO, and bought a ifetime sub when it launched. Played through Moria when that was new, and haven't really done much more since then. Every now and then I'll go back to be in Middle Earth for a while, but the game doesn't hold my attention very well after all these years.

I never played WoW, so LoTRO was my WoW experience.

Based on Amazon's checkered record with MMO's, and their shredding of Tolkien lore with Rings of Power, I'm not very optimistic about the new game.

Neoyoshi · May 2023

Asm0deus said:

Kratier said:

this game would actually benefit from some revamp similar to NGE for SWG. the ui is really outdated when i tried to play. and server was so dead, random high level teleported to me to greet me when i logged in.

but atleast it actually runs unlike D&D online, that game is so outdated it refuses to let you even launch the game

I wish we had a DDO 2.0 with an upgraded engine and graphics etc

YES! I've been wanting to see a upgraded version of Dungeons & Dragons Online for years.

Slapshot1188 · May 2023

Neoyoshi said:

Asm0deus said:

Kratier said:

this game would actually benefit from some revamp similar to NGE for SWG. the ui is really outdated when i tried to play. and server was so dead, random high level teleported to me to greet me when i logged in.

but atleast it actually runs unlike D&D online, that game is so outdated it refuses to let you even launch the game

I wish we had a DDO 2.0 with an upgraded engine and graphics etc

YES! I've been wanting to see an upgraded version of Dungeons & Dragons Online for years.

I tried to go back last year. It’s really really old. I just couldn’t do it:

Darkhawke · May 2023

FrodoFragins said:

The specifics of their contract have never been revealed, as far as I'm aware. Maybe they'd be allowed to continue after Amazons's MMO releases. But it seems unlikely.

Hopefully for fans it will exist at least until Amazon's does release though.

There contract is revenue driven and yearly.

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