by Stacy Jones on Dec 14, 2007
Keeping up with the Official Forums can be cumbersome and who really has time to troll through hundreds of dramatic posts for that one nugget of information you occasionally find? I do! Join us as Ten Ton Hammer examines all the important threads this week and keeps you up to date.
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This week the developers released a new Developer Diary. The new installment talks about the upcoming revamp of the Angmar area and some of the many changes we can look for. This has generated a lot of discussion and MadeofLions and Amlug have been keying in on the discussion to answer questions and address concerns.
This thread was started to address the concern that there might not be a festive event for Christmas in Middle-earth. While there is no Christmas event, we did learn that there will be what is called "Yule." This event will start on the 14th of December. You can read this thread for more information. Ramen explains it more on page 2.
Serious Guardian Problems: The Book 12 Requirements Thread
This thread was created in November, but it is still going strong and bringing in developer responses. The thread is based around some of the issues with Guardians and some of the proposed changes for the Book 12 "Month of the Guardian" update. The developers have been willing to answer many questions and address concerns in this thread making it a great source of information. It does get a little less than civil at times, but it is still a great read and a good place to ask questions regarding the Guardian class update.
Gollum west of the Misty Mnts?
This is a good area to debate some of the lore of Middle-earth. While discussions like these tend to become aggressive at times, this one isn't to bad, but it still makes for a good discussion about lore and perhaps discrepancies. This discussion also gets a response from some of the developers and even gives a few details on the licensing agreement Turbine has on Middle-earth content. In other words, what they can and can not use.
Are you concerned about silence removing your War-speech? This thread will address that concern with an official response on when this problem will be fixed. Minstrel's of Middle-earth Rejoice!!!
I cant understand why Turbine...
One of the big issues with Lord of the Rings Online currently is the lack of advancement options past level 50. There are many members presenting ideas and other information on what could be done to help make the elder game content more fulfilling. Add your thoughts to this thread and read my editorial on the Problems and Solutions in Middle-earth.
Most developers will apologize for downtime and move on. Turbine offered a nice set of 5 +1 Hope candles to make up for the unscheduled downtime recently. Head over and add your thanks to this thread.
Shadow Company: Established, RP Friendly guild for no-drama, mature, gamers
This weeks kinship highlight goes to Shadow Company. This Kinship resides on Landroval server and is established mature, role-play friendly, no drama kinship. You can view their official forum thread or visit their site Here.