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Lord of the Rings Online
Turbine, Inc. | http://lotro.turbine.com/
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Lord of the Rings Online Forum » General Discussion » EU playing on US server?

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Spicer001

Apprentice Member

Joined: 11/20/06
Posts: 6

 
11/08/09 6:37:01 PM#1

I'm from Britain and me and a couple of americans want to play this game.

1. Can I play on US servers with them?

2. Can I change the billing options to GBP instead of USD or would I have to use USD and also pay the conversion rates?

 

Thanks

Spicer001
Adokaum

Hard Core Member

Joined: 10/21/07
Posts: 40

11/08/09 6:39:44 PM#2

1. You can play on US servers if you buy the US digital version from the turbine store.

2. I don't think you can change it to GBP but then it doesnt really matter its the usual 8.99/9.45 or whatever, you don't pay the conversion rates. ( at least I haven't noticed)

 
Spicer001

Apprentice Member

Joined: 11/20/06
Posts: 6

 
11/08/09 6:41:27 PM#3
Originally posted by Adokaum

1. You can play on US servers if you buy the US digital version from the turbine store.

2. I don't think you can change it to GBP but then it doesnt really matter its the usual 8.99/9.45 or whatever, you don't pay the conversion rates. ( at least I haven't noticed)

 

Thanks.

So if I just bought the digital version and the monthly sub, it won't be that much higher than normal?
Adokaum

Hard Core Member

Joined: 10/21/07
Posts: 40

11/08/09 6:44:11 PM#4
Originally posted by Spicer001
Originally posted by Adokaum

1. You can play on US servers if you buy the US digital version from the turbine store.

2. I don't think you can change it to GBP but then it doesnt really matter its the usual 8.99/9.45 or whatever, you don't pay the conversion rates. ( at least I haven't noticed)

 

Thanks.

So if I just bought the digital version and the monthly sub, it won't be that much higher than normal?

 

Nah, maybe 40-50 pence higher or maybe the usual 8.99.

Probably the 1st though, cause ive noticed on my current MMO's the price is £9.49
arkaex

Advanced Member

Joined: 6/12/09
Posts: 17

11/12/09 11:50:28 AM#5
Originally posted by Spicer001

So if I just bought the digital version and the monthly sub, it won't be that much higher than normal?

It should be lower actually, since the US subscription rates are way cheaper than the EU rates, especially currently - with the $9.99/mo offer going on.  And yeah you really want to be playing on the US servers if you're from Great Britain, if only because everyone will speak English (as opposed to a much smaller %).
vladakov

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Joined: 9/03/09
Posts: 323

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11/12/09 11:52:43 AM#6

 9.99 dollars is like     6-7 euro,  which is like      4-5 pounds   :P
Vaedur

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Joined: 1/26/07
Posts: 313

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11/12/09 11:56:19 AM#7

Half my kin is NOT from the US.. and we are on eldamir.. it's a AWESOME server for people who don't play in us time zones, and people who do as well. it's the unofficial american-unamerican server.. lol

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jamigre

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Joined: 4/07/03
Posts: 166

11/18/09 6:15:22 PM#8
Originally posted by vladakov

 9.99 dollars is like     6-7 euro,  which is like      4-5 pounds   :P

oh guy, sorry to rupture your bubble, but 10 usd is appx 6.6 euro and 6 gbp. oops! 

i await the day the UK drops the queen from its currency and accepts the money of Brussels. Muahahaha! 

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