Where I gather my gaming ramblings
Note: given that a common issue during festivals is people “camping” on top of quest bestower NPCs, use the “Select Next NPC” key and then the U key. That’ll prompt the quest panel and you’ll be able to continue with your questing. Useful functions Ill Omens You don't have to complete the skirmish, you only... Continue Reading →
Updated: July 23rd, 2021 General Tips Starter LIs (lvls 45-50): the quest-arc starts at Rathwald in Echad Dúnnan. Lootboxes: they drop a lot, keys are store-only. It's not really worth it at low levels.Radar/Minimap: right-click to edit the icons it displays (filter) or "track nearby quests" (chooses nearest 5 for your Quest Tracker list).Type /help... Continue Reading →
If you'd like to see the mounts, pets, cosmetic outfits and emotes included, I've shot 8 Youtube shorts showcasing these items. I may add the ones that come with the expansion when it goes live, but this is all I managed to make considering my current situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb0_u1PWAOY&list=PLFrn92Dz7TX6yd3DnXDtIKpvcE6NgpFLL As I've stated before in my X... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for the U38 - Corsairs of Umbar guide: click here What's new? Chapter 9 of the new main story, starting with Jaith at the entrance to Dar Laja, the Meeting hall (18.4S, 97.2W in the Upper Wards). And no, you don't need to have done all previous chapters if you want to... Continue Reading →
The New Here comes the fluff: 1 cosmetic item, 2 pets and a new set of Umbari decorations that'll rock your house! Tier 25 Coffer of the Hand-held Teapot 600 AS + Cosmetic Item Tier 50 Legendary Coffer of the Slate Jerboa Cracked Token + Cosmetic Pet Picture Coming Soon Tier 75 Legendary Coffer of... Continue Reading →
What's new? The fluff rewards AND the new Umbari Tracery Recipes for lvl 150 (WoC at tier 40 & 90; Heraldry at 65). Let's dive in: Tier 25 Coffer of the Curious Slug 600 AS + Cosmetic Pet Tier 50 Legendary Coffer of the Nautical Housing Collection Cracked Token + Housing Deco Tier 75 Legendary... Continue Reading →
Luckily for us, there is an inordinate amount of places that fit different types of romantic settings that you and your Valentine can enjoy in this digital Middle Earth. I will only list some of my favorites, but I would love to hear about other players' preferred spots! 1. Crash a Royal Wedding! You can... Continue Reading →
As some may know, I've set myself a goal for this year in LOTRO: each month I will try to compile some lore and roleplay info on the different classes LOTRO has as well as some of my own virtual photography. Since they are exactly 12, you see my logic. First month, working in alphabetical... Continue Reading →
Mrs. Claus What's to explain about this outfit? Y'all familiar with Mrs. Claus! My only regret is not being able to make her a chubbier elderly lady. And a caveat to my outfit, I think the Hooded version of this cloak is actually an improvement over the hoodless one. I may change it mid-festival... if... Continue Reading →
That are NOT Weapon Auras! In LOTRO there are a handful of items, both cosmetic and gear, that when equipped or used produce what I labeled "special effect" around your character (or even around another character!). So here's a list of the ones I know of and how to use them. Note: if it says... Continue Reading →
What’s new? This season brings us the assortment of items to advance our LIs that we are accostumed to - just remember to open the rewards on a character that's lvl 141+ and save your tracery recipes as we don't know when they'll be updated. As for the fluff, some new and exciting items are... Continue Reading →
Official Release Notes Looking for Umbar-mokh (U40)? Click here Update 39 Notes Chapter 8, 1 through 5 was added to the Song of Waves and Wind. If you're caught up with the story you'll get a mail from Caebar with 2 housing decorations and you'll be able to resume the main story with him at... Continue Reading →
Laurel's LOTRO Den 