Lord of the Rings Online
News, coverage and analysis tracking Lord of the Rings Online across the outlets.
Latest coverage
WRUP: Plersky edition | Massively Overpowered
The Massively OP community and staff share their weekend gaming plans, with mentions of Palia, Lord of the Rings Online, Guild Wars 2, Project Gorgon, Monster Hunter Wilds, Skate, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft. The article also includes a bonus question about favorite re-read books.
The Daily Grind: Do you have a relaxed, slowbie character in your MMO?
This article discusses the concept of a 'relaxed' or 'slowbie' character in MMORPGs, using Lord of the Rings Online as an example. It explores the benefits of having a character that progresses at a casual pace, allowing for experimentation and enjoyment without the pressure of reaching the level cap.
Massively Overthinking: The nine games portrait of you
This article features Massively OP staff members sharing their personal lists of nine core video games that have shaped them. Contributors discuss foundational titles, franchise representations, and personal favorites across various genres, including MMOs, JRPGs, and action RPGs, reflecting on their impact on their gaming identities and creative work.
Lord of the Rings Online explains why it settled on Rivendell for its Elf premium neighborhood
Standing Stone Games is releasing premium housing in Rivendell for Lord of the Rings Online this spring, focusing on a cozy, smaller footprint. Senior World Designer Matt Elliot explained that Rivendell was chosen over other Elven locations like Lothlorien and Mirkwood. A recent patch, Update 47.2, also addressed issues with the spring festival and a new raid.
MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
Lord of the Rings Online expands its spring festival, teases upcoming Hatokali Fells zone
Lord of the Rings Online has expanded its annual Spring Festival with new quests in Swanfleet and additional rewards, including cosmetic items and a unique mount. The festival runs until March 31st. Additionally, the developers teased the upcoming Hatokali Fells zone, set to arrive with the next major update.
Lord of the Rings Online Update 47.1 adds more missions, Spring Festival quests, and Monster Play rewards
Lord of the Rings Online's Update 47.1 introduces new quests and rewards for the Spring Festival, alongside additional missions in Mûr Ghala. The update also activates Season 6 of the monster play reward track and initiates discussions about potential changes to the PvP feature, The Delving of Frór.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 557: Adrift in a sea of MMOs
The Massively OP Podcast episode 557 covers recent MMORPG news including World of Warcraft: Midnight's launch, AdventureQuest Worlds Infinity's successful Kickstarter, and updates for The Lord of the Rings Online and The Elder Scrolls Online. Hosts Bree and Justin also briefly mention Fallout 76's Backwoods update.
Lord of the Rings Online restructures its Monster Play PvP reward track
Lord of the Rings Online is restructuring its Monster Play PvP reward track with Update 47.1, aligning its duration and release cadence with the Legendary Item reward track. The Monster Play track will now feature 100 levels and associated rewards, with the ability for players to purchase previously missed items.
Lord of the Rings Online preps new missions and its spring festival
Lord of the Rings Online is preparing for its spring festival and new content with Update 47.1, currently on the test server. This update will introduce 10 new Mûr Ghala missions and extend the Monster Player reward track duration to three months. The Spring Festival is scheduled to begin on March 12th and run until the end of the month, with additional rewards and content related to Clegur's Tavern planned.
Lord of the Rings Online’s Update 47: Folly of Kings arrives with the expansion raid and new reward track
Lord of the Rings Online's Update 47, titled Folly of Kings, has been released, introducing the capstone raid for the Kingdoms of Harad expansion and a new legendary items reward track. The update also includes significant class adjustments, such as damage nerfs for Hunters and buffs for Wardens, along with a full Guardian trait tree reset. The new raid, Folly of Nagakhêdi, investigates a blight threatening Elven glades.