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Meddle Administrator Joined: 5/10/03 Posts: 690	4/24/07 5:27:37 PM#1 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Staff Writer Donna Desborough takes us into the world of Middle Earth for this review of the just-released MMORPG from Turbine, Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. J.R.R. Tolkien created a world that is loved by millions around the world. Turbine has re-created his world for us to play in. Turbine's rendition of Middle Earth is a much awaited game that has many on the edge of their seats. Is it as good as our imaginations? Actors, take your places! In the grand scheme of the story, you the player are not the hero. The heroes from the books are still in place, you don't replace them. The player's place in the overall story is that of a supporting role. You are the Free Peoples. All of the unsung heroes and the supporting troops, that is us, the players. As you go through the quests the story of individuals and yourself will unfold. Your part in the world may seem small in comparison to others, such as Frodo and Samwise, but your story will be just as important. Read the entire review here. - MMORPG.COM Staff -
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zigmund Apprentice Member Joined: 12/13/04 Posts: 420	4/24/07 5:32:31 PM#2 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Agreed it's a wonderful game. But for a veteran mmo player it's same old same old, and I for one am looking for something new. I mean really how many EQ and WoW clones must we endure?
User Deleted	4/24/07 5:35:03 PM#3 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) First! - Edit: dang, only second :D No offense, for a review that was a bit short for such a big game. I would like to see what you have to say at e.g. higher levels and different areas, if you still find all those details as you describe them. It's not what I wanted or expected, but it seems a solid game, so if you can live with some of the "faults" (e.g. I find the minig nodes in the middle of nowhere, say a vegetable field in the shire, a bit, well, too much...) then it should be okay. we'll see how it goes. the launch at least in the EU seemed quite smooth.
Quingu Novice Member Joined: 5/20/06 Posts: 414	4/24/07 5:46:10 PM#4 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) hmm i checked the other games rattings given by you guys, and most of them over 8 and why only 7.8 for LOTRO, you guys have something against this game? is this game worse then, eq2, wow, gw, daoc,coh,cov, etc?
Arun Apprentice Member Joined: 9/18/04 Posts: 50	4/24/07 5:46:26 PM#5 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) More a description than a review. Originally posted by shukes33 Grind is not one of the downfalls of DF it is just a feature.
Quingu Novice Member Joined: 5/20/06 Posts: 414	4/24/07 5:48:23 PM#6 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Arun More a description than a review. yep but they rate it 7.8 wich is extremaly low.
Kostika Staff Writer Joined: 4/02/05 Posts: 84 Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.	4/24/07 5:49:31 PM#7 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Quingu hmm i checked the other games rattings given by you guys, and most of them over 8 and why only 7.8 for LOTRO, you guys have something against this game? is this game worse then, eq2, wow, gw, daoc,coh,cov, etc? I do my best to give a realistic score. Donna Desborough Staff Writer www.mmorpg.com Notice: The views expressed in this post are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of MMORPG.com or its management.
Leodious Elite Member Joined: 2/28/06 Posts: 720 The best way to travel is by means of imagination.	4/24/07 5:57:52 PM#8 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I am all over this game. I love it. It's an EQ clone. That's obvious. But it's done well, and it looks good. The combat and crafting systems are solid and stable. Quality game. "There are two great powers, and they've been fighting since time began. Every advance in human life, every scrap of knowledge and wisdom and decency we have has been torn by one side from the teeth of the other. Every little increase in human freedom has been fought over ferociously between those who want us to know more and be wiser and stronger, and those who want us to obey and be humble and submit." — John Parry, to his son Will; "The Subtle Knife," by Phillip Pullman
Quingu Novice Member Joined: 5/20/06 Posts: 414	4/24/07 6:00:00 PM#9 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) well you gave an 8 on graphics did you instaled the high resolution graphics? because this game graphics are superior to eq2.
namelessbob Advanced Member Joined: 2/26/04 Posts: 1476 "The internet is a series of tubes." -Ted Stevens	4/24/07 6:02:38 PM#10 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Sound must of gotten a 7 due to the constant bear noises chasing her! They say they fixed it, but I heard a bear in Bree today!
Quingu Novice Member Joined: 5/20/06 Posts: 414	4/24/07 6:06:43 PM#11 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) sorry but this review rating is BS, the game is bug free, all servers running at release day no crashes, how come they come with a review after a few hours of playing?
Gangster-Man Novice Member Joined: 6/01/05 Posts: 147	4/24/07 6:07:02 PM#12 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) man all the fanbois whining for opinions written in a review. Get over it guys, not everyone will see eye to eye on this.
Shijuki Novice Member Joined: 7/30/05 Posts: 311	4/24/07 6:07:25 PM#13 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Quingu sorry but this review rating is BS, the game is bug free, all servers running at release day no crashes, how come they come with a review after a few hours of playing? Cry me a river.
Kostika Staff Writer Joined: 4/02/05 Posts: 84 Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.	4/24/07 6:08:56 PM#14 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Quingu sorry but this review rating is BS, the game is bug free, all servers running at release day no crashes, how come they come with a review after a few hours of playing? I've been plaing for the last 10 days on the pre-release EU servers which have now become the retail servers. Plus I also did beta for many months and was familiar with many of the features already. Donna Desborough Staff Writer www.mmorpg.com Notice: The views expressed in this post are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of MMORPG.com or its management.
Vyce Apprentice Member Joined: 6/10/06 Posts: 114	4/24/07 6:10:58 PM#15 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I hardly call this a review, it read like a game description to me and wondered if the writer even played the game considering her scores. Also Dwarves are male only. The graphic detail is the best out there atm, so wonder where your score came from. The game is solid, polished and the smoothest launch I have ever seen. LOTRO is an amazing game! The monster play option is also player vs player, which the writer did not mention.
Quingu Novice Member Joined: 5/20/06 Posts: 414	4/24/07 6:14:17 PM#16 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Kostika Originally posted by Quingu sorry but this review rating is BS, the game is bug free, all servers running at release day no crashes, how come they come with a review after a few hours of playing? I've been plaing for the last 10 days on the pre-release EU servers which have now become the retail servers. Plus I also did beta for many months and was familiar with many of the features already. well you should play it again, since you don't even have the graphics high resolution CD, please get it instal and then rate the graphics again. You played the beta not the release ;)
pb1285n Apprentice Member Joined: 1/28/06 Posts: 465	4/24/07 6:17:41 PM#17 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Vyce I hardly call this a review, it read like a game description to me and wondered if the writer even played the game considering her scores. Also Dwarves are male only. The graphic detail is the best out there atm, so wonder where your score came from. The game is solid, polished and the smoothest launch I have ever seen. LOTRO is an amazing game! The monster play option is also player vs player, which the writer did not mention. God forbid someone doesn't find the game perfect. Even with the high resolution client the animations are still awkward. Yes the photos look nice but when seeing it in action it's a different story.
Asheron86 Novice Member Joined: 4/11/06 Posts: 3	4/24/07 6:19:49 PM#18 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) I didn't read one bad thing about the game and it is given a 7.8? how is that a review? I don't care about the rating but you have to explain your reasons. Like sound, you gave it a 7 but said nothing bad about it... ??? what kind of review is this...
Kostika Staff Writer Joined: 4/02/05 Posts: 84 Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.	4/24/07 6:19:53 PM#19 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) Originally posted by Quingu Originally posted by Kostika Originally posted by Quingu sorry but this review rating is BS, the game is bug free, all servers running at release day no crashes, how come they come with a review after a few hours of playing? I've been plaing for the last 10 days on the pre-release EU servers which have now become the retail servers. Plus I also did beta for many months and was familiar with many of the features already. well you should play it again, since you don't even have the graphics high resolution CD, please get it instal and then rate the graphics again. You played the beta not the release ;) I have had the high res pack for the last month. And it is installed. My score of the graphics is a realistic one that doesn't jsut encompass if they're pretty at high resolution. It is a score based on an overall look at the graphics. You are assuming I don't like the game. I do like it. I have a lifetime membership. But in my reviews I will not be unrealistic in my scoring. I am not a fanboy. Donna Desborough Staff Writer www.mmorpg.com Notice: The views expressed in this post are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of MMORPG.com or its management.
we3ster Apprentice Member Joined: 12/27/05 Posts: 361 Good. Bad. I''m the guy with the +5 Shock, Heavy Repeating Crossbow!	4/24/07 6:20:11 PM#20 Report this post Explain why you are reporting this post: (750 characters max.) First of all, I don't play LOTRO and I have no intention of doing so. I do find this review very strange for three reasons:- 1) The game only released yesterday. Is this a review after a day's play of the final release or the beta? 2) If you can get this review for LOTRO out so quickly, where is your review of Vanguard? If LOTRO was given the time frame it seems Vanguard is getting, LOTRO would have probably had 2 FREE CONTENT ADDITIONS by that time knowing Turbine. 3) I play and love DDO and this site gave DDO's graphics a score of 9 which I agree with. How can LOTRO get an 8? They are at least on an equal par with DDO! I left EQ2 to go to DDO and one of the reasons was DDO's far superior graphics and art direction! You must not leave until you free Arlos and have gathered your party safely in this hallway.