Posts tagged lotro reporter
LOTRO Reporter Episode 54a – Rowan PAX Interview
Sep 17th
This special interview is an interview that Bill and I did with Aaron “Rowan” Campbell on the show floor at PAX.
We did have some audio issues, and the quality is horrible, but there is some good information, so I thought that I would put it out there.
See you in-game!
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Playing Second Fiddle
Sep 17th
First up, a little public service announcement – my blog that I refer to quite often in my posts has moved over to DocHolidayMMO.com, same content and everything just a new hopefully more flexible site. And now back to your regularly scheduled Warden post.
I’ve primarily focused on how to not only solo effectively as a Warden but tank and hold agro as well. However, a recent post on the Guardian forums got me thinking that I should put down some thoughts on off-tanking as a Warden. I will admit that I’m not the greatest off-tank on my Warden as I do tend to just end up tanking, mainly due to my arrogance when on my Warden :). However, in some cases it may make sense to off-tank so here are some ideas for you.
Yaaarrrrrrr!
Sep 16th
Avast mateys! Gather round ‘n ye shall hear the tale of the shipwrecked Mariner, and a tale of woe and trouble it be! Enjoy piratey fun all weekend long! (Click Here) for more information.Hunters lets finish this 61-65 for now
Sep 15th
Hunters are masters of field and forest, unmatched in their dexterity with the bow. They use their survival skills to guide companions and lay traps for enemies. The coming of the Enemy has forced them to adapt these skills to use against new prey. With this in mind let us move on into Mirkwood or soon into Enedwaith. You may want to wait to level 62 to head into Enedwaith but that is entirely up to you. More >
Podmoot Episode 2
Sep 14th
A few weeks ago, a group of us Podcasters got together and discussed the free to play launch that at that time was imminent. Participating in the Round Table are Merric from A Casual Stroll to Mordor, Xyderias and Fyurae from Mordor or Bust, Alberos from LOTROCast and of course, Bill and I.
Enjoy the episode, it was a blast to record!
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I am Creep
Sep 14th
For Grizanni’s earlier adventures, check here.
I have been a busy young warg. My jaws are well and truly crusted red, and the tantalizing scent of Hobbit, Man, Elf, and Dwarf remains in my nostrils.
As I am scouting around Lugazug, desperately hoping to join the fight to retake this keep that the conniving Freeps have wrested from our control, I stumble into the path of a large and hungry pack of wargs I have never met before. I feel humbled in their presence and most honoured to be invited into their pack. The leader whips me into shape immediately. “No moving out of turn, obey all orders, stay where you’re told to stay, attack when and whom you’re told to attack! Got it, pup?” I bow low before him, careful to avoid staring into his startling bright, vicious eyes.
Lore-Master Skill Level Changes
Sep 14th
As you know the new LOTRO patch launched on September 10th (or 8th for those players in the headstart). This new patch has brought some changes to the levels at which skills are acquired. These changes go all the way up to level 30. I’ve compiled a small chart with the skills that will change in levels:
There are some very welcome changes. Specially the Sign of Power: Wizardry and Raven-lore change, so now young lore-masters can start flanking at level 2! That will bring some much-needed survivability at the early levels. Some group skills moved to higher levels and damaging and healing skills moved down to lower levels.
Good news.
What a Newbie Needs to Know?
Sep 12th
Hey all! Some of you might recognize my “face”. Or rather my name. I’m The Blogger Formerly Know as The Middle-Earth Adventurer. Er, yeah, lame joke. Prince has not been relevant for some time now, even after the name changes. Anyhow, I’m over here now, on The LOTRO Reporter at the invitation of Chris and Bill. See, after my long hiatus (read almost a year) from LOTRO, I’m ready to get back into the swing of things. And to kick off my return, I’m starting a new column here at The LOTRO Reporter titled What a Newbie Needs to Know.
1045th in line? Isn’t PAX over?
Sep 12th
Judging from completely unscientific measurements, it seems that the initial weekend of Free-to-play has been a big success for LOTRO. Servers are full, there’s been a lot of buzz this week about the game and most of the attention I think has been fairly positive.
To me it’s a little like watching your kids go away to school for the first time. You’re happy because you know there’s whole new worlds of discovery and prosperity coming their way. At the same time, while you know they will be coming back later, you kinda just want to play with them now.
Since many of you have some time on your hands (judging from the screenshot above) let us know what you think of this first weekend (or week, if you were part of the pre-launch) in the comments below. Happy? Sad? Enraged? Inebriated? We want to hear about it!
P.S. This screenshot was taken at about 12:55PM PDT on 9/12/2010 while trying to connect to Brandywine. All the other worlds were full as well, with queues of various size.LOTRO Reporter Episode 54 – Post Pax Pox!
Sep 11th
This week, we discuss our experience at PAX, Middle Earth Chronicle’s 10 Gold giveaway, the adition of Jaxom to the LOTRO Reporter Team, the new guide by mmosel and of course, we have the Through the Palantir PvMP tip of the week.
We also answer emails from Tadgo and Hudd.
When we went to find the intrepid reporter for his weekly report, we found a note taped to the broom closet that he sleep in that simply said: Gone to PAX!
See you in-game!
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