Re: LOTRO?
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:20 pm
I'm on the Crickhollow server.
I've played for nearly 3 years now; though over the past year, I think I've played maybe 3 months worth (usually during the festivals) - but continue to buy annual subscription because I can't let go and find myself yearning to play now and then when nothing else is going on (rare occurrence).
As an MMO - it's as good as any other - but I think does a better job than most in providing fun that doesn't include grinding or questing; there's plenty to do just doing....nothing. I don't like grinding or doing all the elite stuff, with big groups. I usually play with my family and close friends - we're all in a kinship together - which I have a hobbit house and kinhouse in the Shire. My main character is Shandralyn - a woman of Bree Warden of 70th level at this point (cap is 85). I have many other characters, but she is my favorite.
As a window into Middle-earth - it's fantastic. The lore is rich. The art and scenery is wonderful. The "feel" of it is good too - you can feel the dread and evil permeating around you. Following the epic storyline quests is very cool as it allows you to interact and intersect with the Fellowship on their journey.
I don't enjoy PvP - and this world is not a PvP world, but there is one small area that is. The rest of the world is your oyster, and I have the most fun just going around and exploring and looking, and learning everything. A much slower pace than your typical MMO-er.
I've played for nearly 3 years now; though over the past year, I think I've played maybe 3 months worth (usually during the festivals) - but continue to buy annual subscription because I can't let go and find myself yearning to play now and then when nothing else is going on (rare occurrence).
As an MMO - it's as good as any other - but I think does a better job than most in providing fun that doesn't include grinding or questing; there's plenty to do just doing....nothing. I don't like grinding or doing all the elite stuff, with big groups. I usually play with my family and close friends - we're all in a kinship together - which I have a hobbit house and kinhouse in the Shire. My main character is Shandralyn - a woman of Bree Warden of 70th level at this point (cap is 85). I have many other characters, but she is my favorite.
As a window into Middle-earth - it's fantastic. The lore is rich. The art and scenery is wonderful. The "feel" of it is good too - you can feel the dread and evil permeating around you. Following the epic storyline quests is very cool as it allows you to interact and intersect with the Fellowship on their journey.
I don't enjoy PvP - and this world is not a PvP world, but there is one small area that is. The rest of the world is your oyster, and I have the most fun just going around and exploring and looking, and learning everything. A much slower pace than your typical MMO-er.