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The Lord of the Rings Online

The Lord of the Rings Online

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LotRO, The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar

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Release Date: April 24, 2007

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An MMORPG set in the fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and his other works. The players get right in the middle of the war between the forces of evil (led by Sauron, who commands an unlimited number of orcs and other beasts from Mordor) and the forces of good (races inhabiting the remaining parts of Middle-Earth).

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The Lord of The Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar for PC is the first MMORPG set in the world created by none other than J.R.R. Tolkien. The plot of the game is inspired by the story presented in The Lord of The Rings trilogy, however, it has been adequately adjusted for the sake of the game to provide players with an interesting experience while they venture through Middle-Earth.

Mechanics

In The Lord of The Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, a player is tasked with fighting the forces of evil comprising the minions of Sauron, such as the filthy orcs and other dangerous beasts. During the game, one can expect many battles, interacting with other players and NPCs, collecting numerous pieces of equipment, and gathering experience points allowing one to develop his character and unlock new skills for him. When creating his character, a player can choose from such races as Elves, Men, Hobbits, and Dwarves, and then modify the physical appearance of his hero.

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PC Windows

Developer: Standing Stone Games (PC)

Publisher: Codemasters

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Lord of the Rings Online: Traits Game Guide
Guide

Last update: February 6, 2008

Lord of the Rings Online: Traits Game Guide

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Originals

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News

Lord of the Rings MMO Got New Character Class 16 Years After Launch

Lord of the Rings MMO Got New Character Class 16 Years After Launch

The Lord of the Rings Online will get a new character class, even though it's been more than 16 years since the release of this popular MMO. Now that's a long-lived game!

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Michal Ciezadlik

September 18, 2023

Lord of the Rings MMO Got New Character Class 16 Years After Launch
Fans Worry About LotR Online After Amazon's MMO Announcement; Devs Respond

Fans Worry About LotR Online After Amazon's MMO Announcement; Devs Respond

While Amazon Games is preparing a new MMO set in the universe of The Lord of the Rings, fans are worried about the future of 2007's The Lord of the Rings Online. The developers of the latter have decided to reassure thw players.

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Michal Ciezadlik

May 18, 2023

Fans Worry About LotR Online After Amazon's MMO Announcement; Devs Respond
One of Biggest MMO Worlds Got an Extensive Expansion

One of Biggest MMO Worlds Got an Extensive Expansion

The Before the Shadow expansion has arrived to The Lord of the Rings Online. It adds a lot of content for both beginners and long-time players.

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Adam Adamczyk

November 16, 2022

One of Biggest MMO Worlds Got an Extensive Expansion
15 Years of LOTRO; Anniversary Attractions for Free s

15 Years of LOTRO; Anniversary Attractions for Free s

Yesterday, the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online received its next update, numbered 33. It introduces a lot of changes and novelties, led by the Yondershire region. Moreover, it initiates the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the game's release.

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Milosz Szubert

April 21, 2022

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The Lord of the Rings Online With More Attractions for Free Players

The Lord of the Rings Online With More Attractions for Free Players

In April, The Lord of the Rings Online will receive a major update that will unlock a ton of additional content for free players.

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Adrian Werner

March 21, 2022

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Marvel MMORPG in the Pipeline; I.G.I. Origins Later Than Expected

Marvel MMORPG in the Pipeline; I.G.I. Origins Later Than Expected

Enad Global 7 revealed that a Marvel licensed MMORPG is in development. We also learned about the future of The Lord of the Rings Online, I.G.I. Origins and DC Universe Online.

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Krzysztof Kaluzinski

November 27, 2021

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Lord of the Rings Online Will be Overhauled Thanks to Amazon's Series

Lord of the Rings Online Will be Overhauled Thanks to Amazon's Series

The MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online to be refreshed. Ports to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 are also planned. The game's publisher wants to take advantage of the increased interest in the brand, generated by Amazon Prime Video's TV series.

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Adrian Werner

December 7, 2020

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System Requirements

System Requirements for The Lord of the Rings Online Video Game:

PC Windows

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon II, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 7900 GTX / Radeon HD 3450 or better, 32 GB HDD, Windows 7.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7 / AMD FX-8100 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce 8800 GT / Radeon HD 6570 or better, 35 GB HDD, Windows 7 SP1 64-bit.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

The Lord of the Rings Online: Legacy of Morgoth

The Lord of the Rings Online: Legacy of Morgoth

PC

Expansion

November 6, 2024

RPG

The 12th expansion for the free MMORPG set in the fantasy universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings Online: Legacy of Morgoth features new content, including a new Near Harad region, an update to the appearance of elves and tons of new quests.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Legacy of Morgoth
The Lord of the Rings Online: Corsairs of Umbar

The Lord of the Rings Online: Corsairs of Umbar

PC

Expansion

November 8, 2023

RPG

The eleventh expansion to the free-to-play MMORPG set in the fantasy universe by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings Online: Corsairs of Umbar introduces a new character class, over 350 quests and brand new coastal areas.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Corsairs of Umbar
The Lord of the Rings Online: Before the Shadow

The Lord of the Rings Online: Before the Shadow

PC

Expansion

November 15, 2022

RPG

The tenth expansion to a fantasy MMORPG based on the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings Online: Before the Shadow introduces new areas and lets players change the difficulty of quests.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Before the Shadow
The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad

The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad

PC

Expansion

November 10, 2021

RPG

The ninth expansion of the online RPG by Boston-based studio Standing Stone Games. The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad follows Prince Durin on his crusade to retake the titular stronghold from the orcs.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Fate of Gundabad
The Lord of the Rings Online: War of Three Peaks

The Lord of the Rings Online: War of Three Peaks

PC

Expansion

October 20, 2020

RPG

Another add-on for The Lord of the Rings Online. In War of Three Peaks, Standing Stone Games takes the heroes to Orc-occupied Gundabad to help the dwarf army regain the city.

The Lord of the Rings Online: War of Three Peaks
The Lord of the Rings Online: Minas Morgul

The Lord of the Rings Online: Minas Morgul

PC

Expansion

November 5, 2019

RPG

The seventh large expansion to the popular MMORPG by Turbine Entertainment, which takes place in the cult world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The add-on introduces a new race, locations and tasks. The studio Standing Stone Games is responsible for its development.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Minas Morgul
The Lord of The Rings Online: Mordor

The Lord of The Rings Online: Mordor

PC

Expansion

August 8, 2017

RPG

The sixth official expansion to the popular MMORPG developed by Turbine Entertainment. After the studio responsible for developing the base game had been shut down, the developers ed the Standing Stone Games – the studio responsible for creating this expansion. This add-on introduces the titular land of Mordor, currently ruled by Sauron – the dark lord. The players are given a number of new locations known from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, including Cirith Gorgor, the Valley of Udun, Barad-Dur, and the Black Gate. Additionally, one can visit Erebor – the city under the mountain known from The Hobbit and its cinematographic adaptation. The Lord of The Rings Online: Mordor introduces over three hundred new quests, raises the level cap up to 115, and delivers new items and artifacts. To top it all, when creating a character, the players can now play as High Elves. Mordor features a new barter system allowing the players to acquire unique upgrades for their equipment. Another novelty is the allegiance system allowing one to any faction in order to retake Mordor territories for additional bonuses and unique pieces of gear.

The Lord of The Rings Online: Mordor
The Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep

The Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep

PC

Expansion

November 20, 2013

RPG

Another expansion to the popular MMORPG developed by Turbine Entertainment. As the title suggests, this add-on allows the players to participate in the Battle of Helm’s Deep – the largest battle ever featured in The Lord of The Rings Online. This, however, is not the only novelty introduced by this expansion – the players can now visit western parts of Rohan including the Dunharrow Stronghold and the city of Edoras, where they have to aid King Theoden in returning to power. During their adventure, the player is bound to encounter various characters known from both the books and the movies, such as Aragorn, Eowyn, and Eomer. The Lord of The Rings Online: Helm’s Deep raises level cap up to 95 and allows the players to acquire new abilities for their characters that now represent improved classes. In addition, the combat system has been slightly modified making each battle a more thrilling experience. The expansion features also a number of new pieces of gear that boost character’s combat potential.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Helm's Deep
The Lord of The Rings Online: Riders Of Rohan

The Lord of The Rings Online: Riders Of Rohan

PC

Expansion

October 15, 2012

RPG

Another expansion to The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar developed by Turbine Entertainment. As the title suggests, this add-on allows players to visit the plains of Rohan – a kingdom that has to face armies of orcs marked with the sign of the White Hand. The player is tasked with ing the warriors led by Burnoth, son of Baldeg, in the fight against the forces of Evil, as well as facilitating the alliance with the Ents – the ancient dwellers of Fangorn. The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan expands the in-game world by the titular realm (featuring area twice as large as the one introduced by the Mines of Moria expansion) as well as two minor locations – the area surrounding Fangorn and the Hill of Amon Hen. These, however, are not all the novelties introduces by the expansion, as the level cap has been raised to 85, and the players get a war horse (one receives this faithful steed upon completing a special task). The war horse is not only a new means of transportation, since it also s our character in battles against new types of enemies, such as the Warg Riders. Moreover, when mounting a horse, player’s character gains access to additional unique abilities. ing other riders allows the players to mount charges or take a more tactical approach and attack the enemies from the flank. To top it all, the expansion allows the player to rebuild the burnt city of Snowborn by completing hundreds of side quests.

The Lord of The Rings Online: Riders Of Rohan
The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard

The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard

PC

Expansion

September 27, 2011

RPG

An expansion to the popular MMORPG – The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar developed by Turbine Entertainment. The story of this add-on focuses on the powerful wizard known to many as Saruman, who is trying to come into possession of the Ring of Power. During the game, the player can visit new locations such as the gigantic tower of Orthanc, from where the wizard issues the orders for his minions, territories of Dunland inhabited by belligerent Dunlendings, and the Gap of Rohan. The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard introduces also a new multiplayer instance designed for twenty-four players, who are tasked with defeating a powerful dragon called Draigoch – the largest adversary ever featured in The Lord of the Rings Online. The Rise of Isengard expansion introduces also a number of new story missions and new pieces of equipment. Moreover, the level cap has been raised to 75. The players can also enjoy the modified versions of all the available character classes.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Rise of Isengard
The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood

The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood

PC

Expansion

December 1, 2009

RPG

The second, after Mines of Moria, expansion to the MMORPG – The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. This time around, the players get to visit the Mirkwood and under the command of Galadriel and Celeborn fight not only orcs but also other monsters such as giant spiders. The list of new locations features the stronghold of Dol Guldur hiding countless dangers that the players have to face in groups of three, six, or twelve – the most prominent threat being the King of Nazguls. This battle is one of the most epic in the history of The Lord of the Rings Online. Moreover, the Siege of Mirkwood expansion raises the level cap, introduces entirely new artifacts, and delivers a number of improvements to the game’s mechanics (e.g. modified combat system). The add-on features also a new game mode called Skirmish, in which the player can train his soldiers and fight in random instances that are part of The War of the Ring.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood
The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria

The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria

PC

Expansion

November 18, 2008

RPG

The first expansion to The Lord of The Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar developed by Turbine Entertainment. This add-on takes players to the titular Mines of Moria – the largest and most dangerous underground complex in all Middle-Earth. When traveling through the dark tunnels, the players have to face new kinds of adversaries (these include both Sauron’s minions and some thus far unknown creatures). The developers decided to raise the level cap up to 60, as well as give the players two new character classes – the Rune-Keeper and the Warden. Another novelties that affect characters’ combat potential are the new abilities, techniques, and class-related quests well complemented by the legendary item crafting and improvement system – it allows the players to create powerful artifacts that can be compared to The Sting or Glamdring. The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria also introduces new epic battles and team raids.

The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria

Ratings

Game Ratings for The Lord of the Rings Online Video Game.

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All Reviews: Very Positive (171)

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The main pros of the game

  • Faithful to Tolkien Lore: The game is praised for its adherence to the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien, making it a must-play for fans of the franchise.
  • Strong Community: Players consistently highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the community, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
  • Variety of Classes and Gameplay: The game offers a diverse range of classes and skills, allowing for unique character builds and playstyles.
  • Immersive Atmosphere and Beautiful Music: The game?s environment and soundtrack are frequently lauded, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience in Middle-earth.
  • Free-to-Play Model: Many players appreciate the ability to enjoy a substantial amount of content without spending money, although some elements may be locked behind paywalls.
  • Regular Updates and Active Development: Players note that the game is still receiving updates and improvements, indicating ongoing from the developers.

The main cons of the game

  • Outdated Graphics: Several reviews mention that the graphics, particularly character models, feel dated compared to modern games, despite updates to other aspects.
  • Grind and Repetitiveness: Some players express that the game can become repetitive over time, with a significant amount of grinding required, especially for free-to-play s.
  • Pay-to-Win Elements: Although the game is free-to-play, some s feel that certain aspects favor paying players, leading to a sense of imbalance.
  • Poor Tutorial and New Player Experience: New players may find the initial experience challenging due to a lack of guidance and a steep learning curve.
  • Connection Issues and Bugs: Some s report technical difficulties, such as connection problems and bugs that detract from the gameplay experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Localization: There are requests for the game to be available in more languages, particularly Spanish, to accommodate non-English speaking players.
  • Enhanced PvP Mechanics: Some players feel that the PvP aspect of the game is underdeveloped and could use more depth and excitement.
  • Improved New Player Experience: Suggestions include better tutorials and onboarding processes to help new players acclimate to the game.
  • More Engaging Quests: s express a desire for quests that are more compelling and engaging, rather than relying on traditional "fetch" or "kill" tasks.
  • Better Client Performance: Complaints about the game client, including long update times and installation issues, indicate a need for optimization.

Summary

  • Overall, "The Lord of the Rings Online?" is celebrated for its rich lore and community, yet it faces challenges related to its aging graphics and certain gameplay mechanics.

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