Is it rubbish?
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i have to be honest i played it for about an hour or so last night after i bought the pre order disk and im not impressed.
quests are plentiful map is crap mini map is crapper combat seems click point spaecial attack
camera following is jerky alto this might be my pc
everything just seemed "too close " to my avatar even after i zoomed camera out i dunno maybe its just me or wow has spoiled it all
quests are plentiful map is crap mini map is crapper combat seems click point spaecial attack
camera following is jerky alto this might be my pc
everything just seemed "too close " to my avatar even after i zoomed camera out i dunno maybe its just me or wow has spoiled it all
Really enjoying it, possibly one of the best MMORPG i've played in some time. Graphics are amazing and fit the setting excellently, grinding has been replaced due to there being lots and lots of quests all with decent backstories.
There's probably very little in the game mechanics-wise that's never been done before, but i haven't seen any other releases recently that are packed with new ideas.
There's probably very little in the game mechanics-wise that's never been done before, but i haven't seen any other releases recently that are packed with new ideas.
Treebeard
Ranger of the North
Enjoying it here. It looks lovely, plays well and has plenty of story running through it.
It borrows a lot from other MMO's and implements them in its own way.
It tries to be kind to the lore (although fails horribly on the odd occasion) which people may find hinders the classes if you have become used to WoW's big shoulder pads and Big Mac way of doing things.
Its no worse than any other MMO out there tbh. I personally prefer it to WoW as I got sick of seeing orcs running around in outfits that would make a female star from Dallas blush and the seemingly younger average mental age of the players.
Its more DAoC's gritty organic style than WoW's cartoony approach.
Zeus
Full Member
some of my freinds are loving it, but the only people i know that are playing it (outside of clanuk) are people who got bored of the grinding, farming and kids of wow. personally i ignore the kids, and and do as little farming/grinding as possible, so i'm still enjoying wow
i'll give lotro a go in a few weeks, once i'm done with uni.
i'll give lotro a go in a few weeks, once i'm done with uni.
Flight
Full Member
It's terrific.
Each race has a different area to do roughly lvl 6 to the high teens. They have VERY different flavours to them, much more even than the different starter areas in WoW.
Hobbits go to the Shire; they mostly do delivery quests, pie eating (spot on for Roch ) - that sort of thing. Sounds kind of dumb, but its a really nice change and the area is done very well. I was stuck in a quest today and thought it was bugged; normally I'd get erally annoyed but I just sat under an apple tree and it really gave the feel of sitting in the Shire. Hard to describe really.
As Tree said to me, it is just devastating that our good friend Slav isn't here - he would have so enjoyed it, sitting in a corner of the Shire crafting away.
The classes are all very different, with there being only seven of them. Some of them can find it tough through due to equipment dependancy. Also, its easy to have preconceptins about classes from other MMORPGs (eg Burglars are the Rogue class, but not DPS, Loremasters are the pet and only caster class, but they are one of the harder to solo).
Overall, I'm more than happy with it.
Each race has a different area to do roughly lvl 6 to the high teens. They have VERY different flavours to them, much more even than the different starter areas in WoW.
Hobbits go to the Shire; they mostly do delivery quests, pie eating (spot on for Roch
) - that sort of thing. Sounds kind of dumb, but its a really nice change and the area is done very well. I was stuck in a quest today and thought it was bugged; normally I'd get erally annoyed but I just sat under an apple tree and it really gave the feel of sitting in the Shire. Hard to describe really.As Tree said to me, it is just devastating that our good friend Slav isn't here - he would have so enjoyed it, sitting in a corner of the Shire crafting away.
The classes are all very different, with there being only seven of them. Some of them can find it tough through due to equipment dependancy. Also, its easy to have preconceptins about classes from other MMORPGs (eg Burglars are the Rogue class, but not DPS, Loremasters are the pet and only caster class, but they are one of the harder to solo).
Overall, I'm more than happy with it.
Cullhaven
Hernes Son
I'm playing the ten day, still not made up my mind to get it or not. Graphics amazing if you play on the highest or next to highest setting, the water effect is fantastic and fighting wolves in deep, wind-waving fields of cotton is fab. On the other hand, character animation is pants. The toons jerk about as if there are lots of frames missing from the animation. And they do everything slooow, Highest or lowest graphic setting. Once you get used to the pace though, its fine.
I played each character race and profession, avoiding hobbits coz I thought they would be horrible. Gameplay seemed a bit dull and I never once felt as if I was in middle Earth - just some generic fantasy game, a cross between Guild Wars and Dungeon Siege I. Then I tried the Hobbits...
Playing as a Hobbit is ace. Great quests, the feel of Michel Delving is "right" and you feel part of Middle Earth. And once you get a few levels under yer belt and some of the virtues, titles, accomplishments etc start kicking in it opens the game up. Just dipping my toe in the crafting side and Loving it. I'm probably gonna put WoW on hold and maybe play this and see where it goes.
I played each character race and profession, avoiding hobbits coz I thought they would be horrible. Gameplay seemed a bit dull and I never once felt as if I was in middle Earth - just some generic fantasy game, a cross between Guild Wars and Dungeon Siege I. Then I tried the Hobbits...
Playing as a Hobbit is ace. Great quests, the feel of Michel Delving is "right" and you feel part of Middle Earth. And once you get a few levels under yer belt and some of the virtues, titles, accomplishments etc start kicking in it opens the game up. Just dipping my toe in the crafting side and Loving it. I'm probably gonna put WoW on hold and maybe play this and see where it goes.
Janie
Full Member
Everytime I try to play the servers are down seemingly.
As for the game. Only played to level 6 with 2 different characters, but seen him level a Loremaster to 13. Does seem abit of a wow ripoff, not really seem (cosmetically aside) any new idea's. Don't like the 'magical' items as much as wow's they seem rather dull at the minute also the combat isn't as lavish as wow's was. On the plus side the lack of zone area's (aside from the tutorail) genuinely makes exploring the map more interesting and less restrictive.
Not to sure about the Traits system either, seems to do a way to force the player to grind (kill x amount or 'creatures' for a reward). And the other traits you get for exploring area's (Locate these 10 areas on the map) will just be subject to people using the net to find them in a cheesy cheating way - rather than actually exploring to find them.
As for the game. Only played to level 6 with 2 different characters, but seen him level a Loremaster to 13. Does seem abit of a wow ripoff, not really seem (cosmetically aside) any new idea's. Don't like the 'magical' items as much as wow's they seem rather dull at the minute also the combat isn't as lavish as wow's was. On the plus side the lack of zone area's (aside from the tutorail) genuinely makes exploring the map more interesting and less restrictive.
Not to sure about the Traits system either, seems to do a way to force the player to grind (kill x amount or 'creatures' for a reward). And the other traits you get for exploring area's (Locate these 10 areas on the map) will just be subject to people using the net to find them in a cheesy cheating way - rather than actually exploring to find them.
Taians
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Its a nice little game to play but its extremely linear. Its more of a online RPG rather then a MMO. This is mainly due to the fact it lacks content badly. As far as content goes it probably is the worst MMO ever for it. There is only about 10 varities of NPC's out there and you will see them in each zone with an etxtra 5-10 levels each time.
It looks pretty and low end systems can handle it well. This a big bonus i think.
NPC AI is pretty terrible. Terrible is probably the wrong word. Its very predictable.
Characters ive played (Lore master, burglar and minstrel) all seem to lack any 'Ooooo' factor to them. Its rare you look forward to a new ability or skill. Itemisation aswell is pretty crap lol. Again it lacks the 'Oooooo' factor.
As for the LOTR storyline/plot, it misses it by a mile. The game is not popular for middle earth realism.
Its not a great game but its far from crap. Its just bland. The game strikes me as something that was made to pull in a quick buck. I only got to lvl 40 and 20 in beta so 40+ might be different.
If you looking for a game, this will probably do for you. If your playing WoW in a raiding guild or something similar, i wouldn't advise reducing play time for this.
It looks pretty and low end systems can handle it well. This a big bonus i think.
NPC AI is pretty terrible. Terrible is probably the wrong word. Its very predictable.
Characters ive played (Lore master, burglar and minstrel) all seem to lack any 'Ooooo' factor to them. Its rare you look forward to a new ability or skill. Itemisation aswell is pretty crap lol. Again it lacks the 'Oooooo' factor.
As for the LOTR storyline/plot, it misses it by a mile. The game is not popular for middle earth realism.
Its not a great game but its far from crap. Its just bland. The game strikes me as something that was made to pull in a quick buck. I only got to lvl 40 and 20 in beta so 40+ might be different.
If you looking for a game, this will probably do for you. If your playing WoW in a raiding guild or something similar, i wouldn't advise reducing play time for this.
Having a nice holiday in middle earth.
Game is immersive, enjoyable and at the moment is pretty faithful to MERP (yes I played that and D&D - on paper before computers) I can see some having difficulty switching from WOW to LOTRO but I`m finding it easy. WOW had become like a bloated AD&D module where the DM would throw a couple of GODs and a Tarasque into the random encounters to make it challenging. This feels better for some reason. May all change but for now I`ve cancelled WOW
Maybe see some of you running around.
Fumble (still in the background)
Game is immersive, enjoyable and at the moment is pretty faithful to MERP (yes I played that and D&D - on paper before computers) I can see some having difficulty switching from WOW to LOTRO but I`m finding it easy. WOW had become like a bloated AD&D module where the DM would throw a couple of GODs and a Tarasque into the random encounters to make it challenging. This feels better for some reason. May all change but for now I`ve cancelled WOW
Maybe see some of you running around.
Fumble (still in the background)
Treebeard
Ranger of the North
Thats a great reason to play this game tbh mate. Lots of people on OOC saying how they were glad to get out of WoW for just that reason. Depends on your play style. If you are a powergamer/heavy raider, this game won't suit.
Swither
Full Member
If you tried today in the morning....server maintanance time.
What's wrong with taking the best bits from WoW....that's what WoW did from other MMO's and that is a great game?
LOTRO is however more subtle I guess and I'm quite glad if the WOW uber item mentality puts some off to be honest.
This has to be the first MMO that I actually read the quests and the bonus is that's where your experience really comes from, in completeing the quests...monster grind gives fook all.
Tree m8 I had the exact same thought as you when I started this about how much Slav would have loved it.
Janie
Full Member
I wasn't implying I didn't enjoy LotR's online, I was just saying i thought it borrowed alot from wow. I'm sure wow also borrowed from others but wow polished these idea's and made them mainstream for casual players to enjoy (till you reach endgame anyway!). So LotR's online has taken a polished game and seemingly repeated 90% of it - which is fine, it's just I feel when playing or watching LoTR's online i've seen this all before.
Got to say I always read the quests in WOW and never ever did any grinding for levels, there was easily enough quests to level to 60 - I guess if you levelled though Wow just grinding, LotR is novel
- As I said before grinding looks now like it's done for traits (kill x 'monsters' for a reward) rather than grinding for experience.But it's a nice polished game but I'm still waiting for something to really impress me (sort of like seeing the deadmines for the first time) to warrent buying.
Tiswas
Jocktastic
Difference of opinion as always
I have played loads of MMGs, could say the same about most of CUK people these days but that wouldn't be correct.
It brings nothing new to the table that is true and if asked why I enjoy playing it then I couldn't say why. In my opinion its the best game since DAoC (olden days before the uber items and attributes). I easily get involved in the game play and the storyline but as said at the begining it's only my opinion. If you don't like it then move on and choose something you enjoy.
Got my own opinions on WoW as I am sure lots of other people do too but not going to use this as a WoW v LotR chain.
I have played loads of MMGs, could say the same about most of CUK people these days but that wouldn't be correct.
It brings nothing new to the table that is true and if asked why I enjoy playing it then I couldn't say why. In my opinion its the best game since DAoC (olden days before the uber items and attributes). I easily get involved in the game play and the storyline but as said at the begining it's only my opinion. If you don't like it then move on and choose something you enjoy.
Got my own opinions on WoW as I am sure lots of other people do too but not going to use this as a WoW v LotR chain.
McHoff H. McChrist
4" Member
Personally, I'm waiting for the "eq2 vs wow" etc arguements more than the game itself.
Swither
Full Member
Didn't intend to escalate this thread into a WOW v LoTRO debate...seen a fistful of those elsewhere
All I meant was that WOW took the best bits from MMOs, polished those into an enjoyable experience and I feel that LOTRO has done the same, but agree it is very subdued about it all.
This isn't a bad thing IMHO, but if you are looking for uber items and shoulder pads that would make Joan Collins cry...LOTRO won't be for u.
It's not for LOTR fanbois either as it follows the books only so far...the rest is poetic licence I guess
I just think that it has a nice casual, comfortable feel that suits me anyway, so I'm happy here.
Oh and Janie....ur right the server have gone tits-up today!
All I meant was that WOW took the best bits from MMOs, polished those into an enjoyable experience and I feel that LOTRO has done the same, but agree it is very subdued about it all.
This isn't a bad thing IMHO, but if you are looking for uber items and shoulder pads that would make Joan Collins cry...LOTRO won't be for u.
It's not for LOTR fanbois either as it follows the books only so far...the rest is poetic licence I guess
I just think that it has a nice casual, comfortable feel that suits me anyway, so I'm happy here.
Oh and Janie....ur right the server have gone tits-up today!
Flight
Full Member
It's not for LOTR fanbois either as it follows the books only so far...the rest is poetic licence I guess
I think they've done a terrific job sticking to the lore. The most common misconeception on the boards is that the game will be limited because there is only the content of the LoTR and The Hobbit to go on. Tolkien left MASSES of lore, maps, background info etc etc, so much so that one of his sons compiled some of it into the twelve volume History of Middle Earth. Combine that with Turbines ability to roll out new content fast and consistently a la AC1 and I think this game is going to do far better than most peoples expectations, for a long time to come.
The servers have a weekly downtime of a couple of hours every Tuesday. There were major problems after the server restart today. I would bet a gazillion dollars that it is either the French crappie internet services or the tech guys they have employed (ie its an infrastructure issue) rather than any problem with the game. Why on earth they choose Codemasters to represent them in Europe is beyond me.
Medivac
Doggin' at a spot near you
Totally agree bud,
Alot of WOW players are just in it for the fhat loot, and tend to be kiddy loot hoe's.
nice thing about LOTR , that isn't in the game because of the quest rewards... oh you do get some lovely drops ,but then we mostly agrue about not taking it
And it is very nice to play, but then the hype is here, I enjoy it for the freedom not realy being restricted in what I want to do . If I want to quest I'll find a group and quest , if I want to forage, I'll mine and chop tree's.
Wow is Wow
Lotr is Lotr
Zeus
Full Member
all of these 'i like it because its more casual than wow!', etc, arguements seem to be comparing endgame/hardcore wow with the starting levels of lotro. surely it'd be fairer to compare lotro with those first few levels - venturing into the deadmines for the first time, seeing what the different classes do in groups. If you're already finding stuff boring, then whats it gonna be like in the long run? but at the same time, you cant go expecting lots of pretty loot just yet.
Sure, endgame lotro might not be like endgame wow, but noone knows as yet really, since (as people mention) most of the content that would appeal to that sort of thing just isnt there yet.
but at the same time, you cant go expecting lots of pretty loot just yet.Sure, endgame lotro might not be like endgame wow, but noone knows as yet really, since (as people mention) most of the content that would appeal to that sort of thing just isnt there yet.