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Portal: FAQ

Updated Mon, Jan 05, 2009 by Methost

 

bulletWhat does the game cost?
bulletWhat are the payment options?
bulletWhat is LOTRO anyway?!
bulletWhat about the license?
bulletIs the game based on the Film or the Books?
bulletWhat is an MMORPG?
bulletWill the Silmarillion content be used?
bulletDo you have to have an internet connection to play LOTRO?



bulletWhich parts of Middle-earth will be covered by the game?
bulletIn what time will the game be set?
bulletSo tell me about the storyline and quest system!
bulletHow will the magic system work?
bulletWill I be able to "solo" the game?
bulletHow will the travel system work?
bulletWhat do we know about Maps and Radar?
bulletHow will we communicate in game?
bulletTell me about the Economy!
bulletHow will the crafting system work?
bulletWhat are the crafting professions?
bulletCan I play as Legolas or any other member of the Fellowship?
bulletWhich races will I will be able to play?
bulletCan I play Evil races or characters?
bulletIs there PvP in the game?
bulletWhat can you tell me about Grouping?
bulletWhat is a Fellowship Skill?
bulletDoes LOTRO have player housing?
bulletWhat is instancing then?
bulletHow much of the game will be instanced?
bulletWhat is the level cap in LOTRO?
bulletWill there be expansions to LOTRO?


bulletChampion
bulletCaptain
bulletGuardian
bulletHunter
bulletBurglar
bulletMinstrel
bulletLore-master

bulletHow will character death be handled?
bulletWhat are the playable races?
bulletCan I unlearn skills?
bulletWhat can I call my Character?
bulletHow many characters can I have per server?
bulletWhat do we know about classes?
bulletCan I customize my character?
bulletTell me about the skill system!
bulletHow does advancement work?
bulletCan I advance off-line?
bulletWhat skills are available?



How will the combat system work?
So what about Player versus Player?
bulletIs there an official statement about combat?

What do we know about the kinship system?
Will kinships be race restricted?
What will the Kinship structure be?
Will I be able to raise taxes in game?
Will players be able to see my Kinship name in game?
Who can start a Kinship?



What do we know about monsters in LOTRO?
Tell me about Wargs!
Tell me about Corrupt Bears!
Tell me about the Men of Angmar!
Tell me about Spiders!

What are the minimum system requirements?
Will LOTRO feature both 3rd-person and 1st-person camera perspectives?
What platforms will be supported?
Do you know anything about the game engine?

How many real hours will it take for a game day to pass?



How does this FAQ work?
What should I do if I find a mistake in the FAQ?
Who should we thank for this FAQ?

 

 

 
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