LOTRO in 2024 & Why it's a Special MMORPG 💖

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LOTRO (Lord of the Rings Online) is a MMORPG beloved for its accurate representation of Prof. Tolkien's iconic fantasy creation of Middle Earth. Follow along as we explore its classes & content while still providing honest critique. It is a free to play MMORPG with a generous monetization model although some players may find its UI, combat style, or graphical approach dated. With nearly 20,000 very positive reviews on Steam, it's worth at least briefly exploring Standing Stone Games' interpretation of Middle Earth.

~Timeline~

00:00 LOTRO in 2024
03:13 mmoRPg
05:19 Community
06:56 Music & Performances
10:14 Tolkien Role Play
11:38 Lore Accurate
14:26 Middle Earth
15:48 Epic Quest (Mordor, Before the Shadow, Umbar)
25:52 Combat
29:09 Classes (Warden, Captain, Mariner)

Special Guests

@lordoftherings (Cordovan)
@aubreytheweirdone
@Burning-Embers (b-roll credits)
@LonelyMountainBand
@Redbeardflynn
@Grotmaggot & friends
@ghynghyn4706
@MassivelyOP (Justin!)

Andy Serkis' audio: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Fellowship-of-the-Ring-Audiobook/1705047572 et al (no commission).

Rob Inglis' audio: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Fellowship-of-the-Ring-Audiobook/B0099RKRTY et al (no commission).

Vox's Fencing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTw05gC2T9Y&t

Lex Fridman MMA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfj0hBnfmmo&t

MMOs mentioned in the video

GW:EoN (Guild Wars Eye of the North)
WoW (World of Warcraft)
Vanguard Saga of Heroes
GW2 (Guild Wars 2)
SWTOR (Star Wars the Old Republic)
BDO (Black Desert Online)
EQ2 (EverQuest 2)
SWG (Star Wars Galaxies)
Project Gorgon
Arelith (Neverwinter Nights 1)
ESO (Elder Scrolls Online)
Monster Hunter World (I know; it isn't a MMO)
EQ (EverQuest)
AoC (Age of Conan)
PoE (Path of Exile)
Conquer Online (CO)
Chrono Trigger (I know; it isn't a MMO)

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