Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria
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LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at Mines of Moria
This article looks back at the 2008 expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, Mines of Moria, developed by Turbine. It highlights the expansion's ambitious scope, the technical challenges of creating underground environments, and its impact on the game's progression, including the introduction of new classes and the controversial Radiance gear system. Despite some criticisms, the author views Mines of Moria as a net positive for the game, especially in its current iteration.
LOTRO Legendarium: Looking back at LOTRO’s Shadows of Angmar
This article looks back at the initial launch and early development of Lord of the Rings Online, focusing on its first major content rollout, Shadows of Angmar. It details the game's state at launch in 2007, its initial zones, and the subsequent additions of features like housing and new areas, highlighting how the game evolved from its early days into the expansive MMORPG it is today.