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To see previous AMAs,. While the gameplay and quests system are similar to WoW, I would argue that the aesthetics of the game are completely different. None of the areas feel like a theme parks, quests are usually more whimsical and respectful of the lore, and you dress up with colorful rags instead of glowy armor. You're not running around fighting gods, and pulling feat of strength that are unheard of on Middle Earth, you fight wargs, orcs, and spiders and other mundane beasts.

Everything (or almost) you do is grounded in reality.You're still going to encounter and eventually fight Wraith, Nazgul, or Saruman at some point, but it usually is the end of a long quest line that might as well be canon. Games like Shadow of Mordor borrows the lore, but never the tones. This is what lotro did right in my opinion, and why I enjoy going back to it once every few years.

It is a great role playing experience. The first templar review. Certain classes (the newer one) got more flashy spells over time, but its still fairly tame compared to most mmo (usually just fire and thunder stuff). Personally, I was playing Minstrel and Guardian (mostly solo except for a few dungeons) up to Rohan expansion never thought anything felt out of place. Lot of shouts, banner, weapon play, and the likesBut in any case, it's the small stuff that I enjoyed.

The music is, the (uploaded a few screenshot from my folder, some of which are really old), and they are large enough that I get a sense of size that I do not get in WoW or FFXIV.But beside the obvious, it's things like, and the like that make it feels grounded. And then there is those moment that left me in awe like the first time I entered Moria and saw the scope of the cave. I just have so many fond memory of my time exploring the worldsFor the most part, I still think the games look good, but animation (especially in battle) are horrible. It's probably a huge turn off to many people. Tab-target combat with a lot of skill and skill rows.Race-lock classes cuz if the books mention no dwarf burglar, then there is no draw burglar. Fortunately, there is no gender lock.WoW clone in some aspect.Faithful adaption from the novel (no elf in Helm's Deep, Saruman does not die at Orthac). Any blank between book's events is used to squeeze in players' story.Story-wise, think it is the story of your nameless character doing good deeds in other places, running alongside with the story of the fellowship.

You will occasionally meet the characters of the books, either directly (mostly fetch and escort quests) or on the sideline as a witness for major events (like watching Aragon calling Oathbreaker upon the Crosssair from afar). These characters also acknowledge you as someone helpful whether your cross path with them.Outdated character models. Beautiful landscape design.More importantly, the community tends to be LOTR book lovers, who are pretty mature to deal with.

The dated graphic and less sex appeal may have helped to ward off curious toxic teenagers.Finally, the game runs on F2P, but it does not enter P2W route. Premium currency can be grinded through complete achievements (killing 100 wolves in an area, explore places.), though a bit tedious, to buy contents which are need to progress your character forward, which provides you with more quests and deeds. You only need to buy a content once, and it will stick permanently.

Or you can pay monthly for premiumship and 'hire' many necessary contents instead. It also come with bonus currency that you can use to buy contents that are not available for hiring.