LotRO continues to be fun, despite its numerous (but not burdensomely numerous) shortcomings, such as that goddamned bug that’s been there since beta, where the “roll for teh 1337 1007″ dialog box pops the hell under the the normal loot dialog box. I am not a coder per se1, but the task does not [...]
Take that, ActiBlizzard. Apparently Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar has been such a hit, that in addition to three spin-off novels and movies, New Zealish director Peter Jackson (The Frighteners, Meet The Feebles) has been hired to helm two additional movies, tentatively titled The Hobbit and Title to be named [...]
So who’s copying who now?
Also, somebody seems to be over-compensating. (His mount is a Corvette dontchaknow.)
In the world of LotRO, a lot of mixed reactions on the upcoming session play feature (which is destined to forever become generically known as “chicken play”), but it does generate some interesting conversation:
Narsil_Shard: One major question: In what way will “session players” be able to interact with regular players?
Rhidden (Turbine): Chicken play has [...]
From the Patience, the LotRO Community Manager:
Many LOTRO players have asked if there’s some way they can purchase a Lifetime Membership. While it’s too late to take advantage of the Founder’s Offer, we are pleased to now offer a one-time, US$299 Lifetime Membership pricing option for everyone!
If you pre-ordered Lord of the Rings Online, Turbine [...]
From Salon: “…the [Lord of the Rings Online] design team wound up in a heated discussion over what restrictions should be placed on marriage. They debated not only gay marriage but also marriage between members of different species. Finally, the game’s executive producer settled the matter by pulling the entire marriage feature. “ [...]
Wish you were here.
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And thus Illuvitar bestowed upon the Firstborn the gift of grace and immortality, but lo! these gifts came at great cost. For while the race of Elves were crafty of hand and eye towards beauty and form, they were without even the slightest pretense of common sense.
They grow up so fast these days.
“Insult not the White Wizard, for I have many powers. Here, pick a card. Any card.” — Goodgulf Grayteeth, Bored of the Rings.