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While grinding out the quests in S. Mirkwood (how similar in pattern they are to those in Eregion) I’ve taken a break to try out two new-for-me classes: Captain and Rune-keeper. On the whole, I am enjoying both classes and the contrast they make to my main.
Hitherto I’ve only played tank roles. Captain’s support and jack-of-all-trades role is rewarding, and Rune-keeper’s instant death strikes are, well, more satisfying than I realized.
This post’s title refers to the huge change in sound and visuals that come with Captain and Rune-keeper. Man, can my man Calenbor shout! And—BZZT-ZAP!—there is no special effect too campy for Figgalin. Stones for everyone.
MMeOw is currently down for the count, but please visit the LOTRO Combo Blog. It aggregates content from some of the best LOTRO-related blogs and podcasts on the net.
MMeOw is currently down for the count, but please visit the LOTRO Combo Blog. It aggregates content from some of the best LOTRO-related blogs and podcasts on the net.
LotroLife has outstanding screenshots in NEW SIEGE OF MIRKWOOD SCREENSHOTS CHAMBERS INSTANCE (all caps, really?). I am looking forward to seeing the Eye of Sauron for myself in that instance.
But there is something familiar, something nagging about the poses of the combatants. I sense something; a presence I’ve not felt since…
MMeOw is currently down for the count, but please visit the LOTRO Combo Blog. It aggregates content from some of the best LOTRO-related blogs and podcasts on the net.
MMeOw is currently down for the count, but please visit the LOTRO Combo Blog. It aggregates content from some of the best LOTRO-related blogs and podcasts on the net.
Lately I have often caught myself daydreaming of Arda, specifically, the Arda of Turbine’s LOTRO.
This is especially noticeable at work where I listen to in-my-head music throughout the day. LOTRO has so many memorable musical passages. The Shire is probably the best region for music, but few regions are weak.
I also daydream of places and people. Today I found myself touring the Shire, visiting southern Evendim near the Brandywine, fighting wolves as a female Hobbit (the “ugh, ugh” sounds they make stick in my memory), and resting in Lothlorien.
Sometimes my daydreams are so vivid, they are distracting. I have to remind myself I’m at work, not enjoying my new Captain, or exploring Eregion, or raiding with friends. But I wish I were.
I’m not sure what other MMOs are like, but that Turbine’s LOTRO digs deeply into my daydreams is a good sign its staying power.
