Lord of the Rings Online Thread (old)

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Gdepp519
Yea i've been in the beta for a while.. actually
my prof in my 3D class works for Turbine... he's
done a bunch of modeling and texturing for the game..

Im considering downloading the new beta client.. thats like 2gb in size...

You should, It's great! Only took me about a 1/2 hour to download using Firefox.

KT

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: Gdepp519
Yea i've been in the beta for a while.. actually
my prof in my 3D class works for Turbine... he's
done a bunch of modeling and texturing for the game..

Im considering downloading the new beta client.. thats like 2gb in size...

You should, It's great! Only took me about a 1/2 hour to download using Firefox.

KT

It took me no time at all to d/l it using the torrent file.

 

[Gdepp519]

where did you find the torrent file??

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Gdepp519
where did you find the torrent file??

The link to the torrent was included in the email Turbine sent me. Doesn't matter now, stress test is over.

 

[Tremulant]

I was invited to the stress test, but I didn't get a chance to play. It took me too long to download the installer and by the time I patched and tried to login it was too late.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Tremulant
I was invited to the stress test, but I didn't get a chance to play. It took me too long to download the installer and by the time I patched and tried to login it was too late.

That's strange, so you were only given an invite for the stress test and then they revoked your invitation? If I am reading that correctly that is crazy and not very nice.

KT

 

[imported_Shivetya]

Originally posted by: Tremulant
I was invited to the stress test, but I didn't get a chance to play. It took me too long to download the installer and by the time I patched and tried to login it was too late.

don't worry, you didn't miss much.


actually, ever since they advertised that they would permit people who preordered to take open beta characters into retail I gave up on the game

 

[jdport]

I like the game... but I think after a while it might get boring just like WoW did.... it's pretty easy, the gameplay is almost identical to WoW in pretty much every way. I like the graphics better (not as cartooney) and the storyline is MUCH better than WoW's. I'm going to pre-order it so that I can get the reduced monthly rate ($9.99 instead of $14.99) and so my open beta char will carry over into retail. I'm tired of starting over, will have to stomach one more wipe when open beta starts, but after that i'll be home free

They also have an offer instead of the $9.99/mo to pay $200 for lifetime membership... I actually think that's a great deal... even if you don't play for 2 years, it's pretty cool that you can stop whenever you want and then just start playing again whenever you want and not have to pay any more.... nice deal for them. Though... now characters on "lifetime membership" accounts will be worth a lot more on auction sites haha... you won't even have to change CC info if you want to sell your account.. just take somebody's money and give them your password.

 

[BucNews]

The game seems good so far, but my system can't play it in its full glory.

I made a little guide for people trying to play it with an older rig like mine (see my signature).

I am only at level 8 right now, but I see a lot of potential for character development.

 

[torpid]

I played for about 2 hours during a stress test. It was basically D&D Online with a lot of improvements (i.e. stuff stolen from WoW). I liked the classes, but the D&D engine is just too lame for my taste.

 

[*kjm]

Originally posted by: BucNews
The game seems good so far, but my system can't play it in its full glory.

I made a little guide for people trying to play it with an older rig like mine (see my signature).

I am only at level 8 right now, but I see a lot of potential for character development.

I can't see your guide???

 

[Malladine]

what's the pvp like?!?

 

[o2brew]

There is no open pvp. There is PvMP, player versus monster player. It all takes place in the Ettenmoors, which is completely isolated from the other regions. Once you reach level 10 as a player you have the option to create a monster player (actually up to 5 of them per server). Orcs, wargs and spiders are all options. Monsters start at level 50 and have several quests and such to acquire new skills. Or you can fight against other level 50 players that have chosen to travel to the Ettenmoors. There should be raids and such to try to gain/keep control of key locations such as keeps.

I haven't played around with it much, and it is still being added to and tweaked. It certainly is not the main focus of the game, so it will appeal to some and not others. Open beta starts at the end of the month I believe, though I don't know if it is truly "open" in that anybody can create a character.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: *kjm

Originally posted by: BucNews
The game seems good so far, but my system can't play it in its full glory.

I made a little guide for people trying to play it with an older rig like mine (see my signature).

I am only at level 8 right now, but I see a lot of potential for character development.

I can't see your guide???

http://firingsquad.com/matrix/blog.asp/...:_Shadow_of_Angmar_-_NVIDIA_6800_Guide

older rigs

...

Intel P4 3Ghz
Intel D865GRH
EVGA NVIDA 6800 256mb (AGP)
2x 512mb Kingston HyperX DDR500 (PC 4000)

No, no. "Older rigs" is what I have:

Celeron 1.6@2.13GHz
MSI 661FX
ATI Radeon 9500NP
2x 512MB Kingston GhettoRAM (PC2100)



- M4H

 

[JBT]

I've been playing a while now. Lvl 22 Champion and like the game a lot. I only played WoW to level 10 before I was feeling a big fat meh... at that point So so far so good. I see the game improve with every patch and every time I journey to a new area so its looking good so far.

 

[Tremulant]

I got into the beta not too long ago. I played a few times and liked it, but my machine would crash after being in game for 10-15 minutes. The entire screen would artifact and the machine would hardlock. I narrowed it down to the graphics card overheating, so I used that as an excuse to buy a better case. I got myself an Antec P180B, and even though the GPU runs at a slightly higher temp idle, I just played the beta for an hour without any problems. Hopefully it'll stay that way.

So, now I'm gonna tweak the graphics a bit to up the performance.

edit: other games would also cause the hardlock, not just LOTRO.

 

[Jules]

theres no way for me to try this?

 

[Hadsus]

Open beta begins April 6 and March 30 if you pre-order.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Hadsus
Open beta begins April 6 and March 30 if you pre-order.

Actual release day is April 24, right?

- M4H

 

[Hadsus]

That's when it ships.

 

[Reckoner]

so, who's been playing today?

 

[lupi]

I can neither confim nor deny that I already have 2 chars going in game

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
so, who's been playing today?

I've gotten a couple characters built on Brandywine. ATOTers feel free to look me up

Feldenak - Elven hunter
Avarys - Human burglar

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Hadsus
Open beta begins April 6 and March 30 if you pre-order.

i think gamespot has a thing for none pre-orders to join the opne beta. i signed up and i'm ready to play.

i played a stress test or something awhile back and didn't care much for it but i've heard good things since and have a better system now so i'll give it another shot.

 

[KeithTalent]

I have a couple of characters on the Gladden server, if anyone wants to look me up and do some questing or anything!

Having a blast with this game so far.

Cheers,
KT