Weekly Troll Report 01/10/2008
By: Martuk
The official forums are buzzing with new threads and countless questions about the Book 12 update that looms just over the horizon. This week we take a look at some of the top threads on the official Lord of the Rings Online forums involving the new Developer's Diary "Month of the Guardian" and "Month of the Burglar" updates.
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Month of the Guardian Updates.
The Month of the Guardian update notes have been released and the debate and questions are burning up the official forums. Hakai has dropped into this thread to clarify a few concerns with various skills as they relate to the new Overpower stance the Guardian class will be receiving with this update. Leave your questions and feedback in this thread. You can also view the Ten Ton Hammer editorial on the new changes Here.
Book 12: The Month of the Burglar Feedback
This growing thread discusses the many changes on the books for the "Month of the Burglar" update. With all the changes, there are many questions. You can ask yours here and maybe even get a few answers.
Where have the beryl shard droppers gone?
Curious to know where certain Beryl Shard dropping mobs have gone? Well you can get an answer here. It seems some were functioning in an unintended matter and have temporarily been disabled. Scenario addresses these issues and addresses a few concerns.
Hakai, a few mechanics questions on new skills
The "Month of the Guardian" Developer's Corner post has brought many questions in regards to the changes and how they might affect the Guardian class. Mithrilsoul asks a few questions that gets some answers from Hakai. Learn why Salt the Wound is caster exclusive.
Many people are curious why the Book 12 update has taken longer than its predecessors. Scenario said it best in this thread as developer's are not machines and they enjoyed the holiday season like many others. If you are curious why it has taken so long, read Scenario's post in this thread. The developers have done a great job releasing new, free content and they earned a well deserved break.
What could be better than getting a few new answers for Book 12. Hakai drops into this thread to offer up the levels that each new Guardian skill will be available. Keep reading to learn about the chance of a future Guardian emote.
Book 12 will bring a new "Outfit System" to Middle-earth and allow players to customize the appearance of their characters by altering the looks of the armor they wear while maintaining it's original stats. Some people want this to expand to the weapons as well, but the reason weapons are not covered is explained by Floon in this thread as it appears armor and weapons are two different systems.
Acies Invictus on Silverlode recruiting!
This weeks kinship highlight goes to Acies Invictus . This Kinship resides on Silverload server and their only real rule is to have fun and treat others as you want to be treated. View their official forum thread or visit their site Here.
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