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We did not level cap the hope bonus from Rift or from Helegrod. However we have changed the bonus from +3 Hope to +10 Radiance. Also it will no longer expire on logout and will last the full three hours. … Continue reading →

Meghan "Patience" Rodberg, Online Community Manager for Turbine was interviewed by Tamat,  ZAM Administrator, on LOGIN Conference in Seattle last week. Volume II Book 8 is coming in June, and players will return to Moria. Book 8 will bring new … Continue reading →

The first round of Bullroarer notes got up. They are less then half of the updates in Book 8 for Burglars, so Zombie_Columbus has decided to add the rest. Check out  the complete list of Burglar Book 8 Changes.

Bullroarer is now Live! Download the Bullroarer client and enjoy a first look at the Book 8 epic story line, the new Summer Festival and the much anticipated new raid content! You can find the release notes here.

All LOTRO servers will be brought down for a restart Friday May 22, on the following schedule: 12pm-1pm Eastern (-4 GMT) : Arkenstone, Brandywine, Firefoot, Gladden, Nimrodel, and Silverlode. 1pm-2pm Eastern (-4 GMT): Elendilmir, Landroval, Meneldor, Vilya, and Windfola.

As we wrote earlier today Zombie_Columbus announced a big list of changes for Rune-Keepers. Modifications will be focused on spike damage and power usage: Epic Conclusion critical damagewas reduced and the "Closing Remarks" buffs were reduced to +50%. Base damage … Continue reading →

Graalx2 has announced Book 8 champion changes and I must admit they are pretty heavy: Controlled Burn Duration- 2:30 min ICPR= Same as Fervour Damage bonus = 15% (retains fervor legacy bonuses) Fervour Pips- 1/5 sec Additional Effects: Applies Ardent … Continue reading →

Few days ago Zombie_Columbus has tickled our imagination when he announced a big post for Burglar changes in Book 8. He’s also promised to Rune-Keepers, much as with the Burglars, he’ll be posting a bigger list of upcoming changes next … Continue reading →

WHAT IS THE "ONE KINSHIP TO RULE THEM ALL" KINSHIP CONTEST? The contest is a leveling race. The kinships that level up the most and the fastest will win! Starting at noon EDT on May 21 and running through noon … Continue reading →

Here’s a brief update on the Anti-Exploit problems. The problem involving water affecting AE mode has been fixed. Players on the Isengard Private Preview server are reporting positive results. As one player put it:  … if people can actually kill … Continue reading →