Spring is in the air everywhere and this includes Middle-earth! To celebrate the blooming of blossoms and the greening of the grasses, Lord of the Rings Online is having a Spring Festival celebration event in game that is not to be missed! Starting today and running through April 7th, players have plenty of time to experience the fun.
The latest LOTRO Dev Diary shares a bit about the event and about the hedge maze which looks to be a particularly fun feature. You can read the dev diary in its entirety at the official website and catch screenshots of the Spring Festival below or in our LOTRO image gallery.
This Spring Festival will feature all of the games and good cheer that have been present in the past, but this year brings a sizeable new landmark to the festival grounds in the Horsefields, courtesy of a very talented gardener on the World Team. If you are new to the game or unfamiliar with the festival content, try to make it to the Shires Greenfields for the Bullroarer celebrations, as well as the usual stomping grounds for our seasonal events: Hobbiton, Thorin's Hall, Duillond, and the Horsefields.
My favorite aspect of the festivals (and the element that inspired me most when planning and implementing the content for the Hedge Maze) is the heightened sense of community that arises from the players around Festival time. It is a very palpable thing during these limited events, and players of every level can actually find common ground in playing and enjoying the offered content. All playstyle differences are laid aside as folks clamor to drink the smoothest ale, learn the latest dances, and emote-mock the one Hunter that can't seem to do the fence walk after countless tries. It's a side of LotRO that contrasts heavily with the constant uphill battle of advancing your character, and is a very enjoyable diversion for many.
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