by Stacy Jones on Feb 01, 2008
February is here and this month will bring the fourth free update for Lord of the Rings Online (LotRO). Book 12: The Ashen Wastes will be making its way to the live servers soon enough, but the community still has a lot of questions about some of the coming changes. Join us at Ten Ton Hammer as we show you some of the best threads on the official LotRO forums of the week.
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There is a new contest on the official LotRO forums this week and it involves screenshots. If you think you have the artistic eye to capture a winning screenshot you could win a chance to have your shot hosted as the next Loading screen for LotRO. If you have any questions this would be the place to ask them. In the meantime, join the community in discussing this new contest. You can read the rules on the official LotRO site Here.
So I'm curious...what exactly IS Engage?
Guardians will be receiving a lot of new skills and changes when Book 12 goes live. One of those new skills is called Engage and this thread started as a question about the Engage animation but it led to a lot of useful information on the skill for those of you who might have some questions. Hakai even dropped in to offer his view.
Traits and Virtues and Stats - Do These Make Sense to You? Is this Differentiation?
The original poster in this thread offers a detailed and very good look at some of the Traits and Virtues and how they may not distinguish classes as they should. The thread is filled with those who agree and a few that disagree with the points made and the discussion is actually quite informative providing a view from both sides. Nice job Tradesman on a well thought out post and creating a great discussion.
This thread has a lot of pictures about new hair styles from the Barber Shop feature going live with Book 12. The original poster also provides several outfit screenshots as well. This has been a pretty long and informative thread for anyone curious about the new customization options set to go live with Book 12. You can also see some of the new content pictures available here at Ten Ton Hammer in the form of our Barber Shop Video and our New Social Clothing Screenshots.
Predictions? Book 13: Month of the...
What do you think Book 13 will feature. This thread is for those who enjoy fun filled speculation on what future content we might see in Lord of the Rings Online. Some of the speculation in this thread already proposed is the "Month of" the Hobbyist, Fisherman, and crafter.
Dev Diary Feedback: Book 12: The Ashen Wastes Introduces The Delving of Frór
This thread was created to allow players to offer feedback on the new Ettenmoores dungeon known as the Delving of Fror. There is a lot of good discussion in this thread, though at times you may have to avoid the obvious troll post, it is still a pretty good discussion on this new area. You can also preview this new dungeon here on Ten Ton Hammer on our Video Preview: The Delving of Fror.
A few things about Book 12 on Roheryn
This thread was started last week, but it is still going strong with feedback and discussion. The developers have frequented this thread a lot. If you are curious to see what those of us that have played on Roheryn and gotten a look at Book 12 think, this is a good place to look.
Kinship of the Week
Khazâd Fundinul" - mature, "family"-type kinship, your future home.
This weeks Kinship of the week goes to Khazad Fundinul a Kinship residing on the Brandywine server. They are seeking respectful mature folk who want to join mature kinship. Read their official forum thread or visit their web-site Here. You can also see their promotional video Here.
Dumbest Thread of the Week
First let me say this. I have always said that if you ban those who buy the gold, the sellers will have no one to sell to, but when you ask why a player was banned for clearly breaking the rules. No answer will ever do when you have to ask why. This thread asks that very question. Apparently someone bought some gold, got caught, and got banned. Bravo to Turbine.
In case you missed it, be sure to check out this weeks new content.
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New Social Clothing Screenshots from Book 12 Guide to the Lone Lands Woodworking Product Statistics List Video Preview: The Delving of Fror Trollshaws Quests Guide Part 2 Tier 1 and 2 Cooking Profession Products Description ListUpdated Content:
Emotes Guide 2.0 Jeweler Recipe Guide Tier 1-5- Champion Skill List: Book 12 Update Burglar Skill List: The Book 12 EditionStill Hot Content:
21 New Screenshots from The Delving of Fror Barber Shop Walkthrough VideoFeel free to share your thoughts and questions with us on our Forums.