After new screenshots of the upcoming "Echoes of the Dead" update, Turbine has released new Dev Diary about Evendim revamp. This revamp focus on tightening up the flow of the level 30-40 experience and ensuring that enough content was present to move players through those levels.
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Lotro Dev Diary: Evendim Revamp |
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Screenshots of new Lotro Instances |
Today, Turbine released new screenshots for three instances: The Town of Stoneheight, Northcotton Farm and The Lost Temple for the upcoming "Echoes of the Dead" update.
The Town of Stoneheight:
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Northcotton Farm
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The Lost Temple:
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Turbine Tuesdays: On Sale Trait Slot: Virtue |
This Tuesday, March 15th from 12AM -12PM EST (-5 GMT), Trait Slot: Virtue will be on 50% Sale!
Trait Slot: Virtue (95TP 48TP)
Improve your combat abilities!
Unlock additional slots to use the traits that you gain in game. Traits (Virtue, Class, Racial, and Legendary) are gained by completing Deeds, Quests and sometimes by leveling. Virtue Trait Slots allow a player to use unlocked Virtues. Virtues, once acquired, can be improved by completing additional Deeds.
STORE LOCATION: Premium Items > Trait Slots
LEVELS: 11+
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Lotro Echoes of the Dead – Launch Date March 21st |
The launch date for new Lotro update Echoes of the Dead has not been officially announced yet, but according to information from Adam Mersky, Director of Communications, the update is scheduled for March 21st.
Also, Goldenstar - Casualstrolltomordor.com, confirmed with Sapience at Pax East 2011 the launch date.
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NASA discovered the ‘Eye of Sauron’ |
This composite image shows the central region of the spiral galaxy NGC 4151, dubbed the "Eye of Sauron" by astronomers for its similarity to the eye of the malevolent character in "The Lord of the Rings". NGC 4151 is located about 43 million light years away from the Earth and is one of the nearest galaxies which contains an actively growing black hole.
For more details visit nasa.gov
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Bullroarer Took Day Screenshot Contest |
The Bullroarer Took Day Screenshot contest runs from March 10th to March 16nd. For those who want to participate important information is that the categories are broken into two parts: individual and group. To enter the Bullroarer Took Screenshot Contest, send your entry to LOTRO@turbine.com with the subject line LOTRO Bullroarer Took Screenshot Contest. Winners will receive 500 Turbine Points, so start snapping screenshots!
Solo or Group shots
- Best Toast - Snap a photo of your character toasting to Bullroarer Took!
- Wearin' the Green - Show us your best green attire!
- Standing Strong - Take a picture beneath Bullroarer Took's statue.
Group shots
- Best Party Band - Gather three or more of your friends for a jam session using our music system.
- Best Party - Assemble five or more of your friends and throw a party in any housing area, city, or tavern/inn.
- Best Living on the Edge Party - Who needs the comfort of an inn? Gather five or more of your friends in the most dangerous party location you can find!
Tips for Taking Screenshots
- The number pad or right mouse button can be used to adjust the camera angle
- CTRL-P/Print Screen takes your screenshot
- Screenshots are stored in My Documents/The Lord of the Rings Online
- F12 will remove the UI, and N will remove floaty names
Click here for official rules and tips on sending in your entry!
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LOTRO Store PAX Point Promotion |
Turbine has made a great offer for Lotro fans during the PAX East Convention. From March 11th, 2011 through March 13th, 2011 Lotro Store Bonus Points will be on sale, and this is one of the best promotions so far!
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Play to Win Lotro Codemasters Competition |
Today Codemasters announced new competition called Play to Win. Taking part in this event couldn't be simpler. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is:
- Successfully answer one quick question
- Login to the game between 10th - 17th March, 2011.
PRIZES
The prizes available to be won in the Play to Win competition are:
1st Prize (one available)
1 x iPad
1 x Lifetime VIP Subscription for LOTRO Europe
1 x iPod Nano (3rd Generation)
2nd Prize (two available)
1 x LOTRO Europe Collector’s Edition
1 x Logitech G15 keyboard
1 x iPod Nano (3rd Generation)
3rd Prize (three available)
1 x LOTRO Europe Collector’s Edition
1 x iPod Nano (3rd Generation)
4th Prize (four available)
1 x Logitech Headset
1 x Codemasters Goodie Bag
1 x 250 Points code for LOTRO Europe Store
Runners Up (twelve available)
1 x Codemasters Goodie Bag
1 x 250 Points code for LOTRO Europe Store
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Lotro Bullroarer Release Notes – Update 2: Echoes of the Dead |
Turbine has updated Release Notes for the Bullroarer Test Server. Don't forget that the following release notes apply only to the Bullroarer Test Server. All changes and updates listed are subject to change before being released to the live servers. These release notes should be considered incomplete and subject to change at any time.
General Gameplay
- All of you who love to /dance can now go /afk safely and can once again /dance without logging out.
- BULLROARER ONLY: Characters who have not previously logged in to an Update 2 build and who have completed the Assaulter of the Ringwraith's Lair deed will receive the correct title automatically. Similarly, if they have completed the Acquaintance with the Galadhrim rep tier, they will be automatically granted Lothlórien access. If you previously logged on a character to Bullroarer then that character will still not have the correct title/deed.
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Turbine Tuesdays: Lotro Store 50% Sale |
This Tuesday, March 8, from 12AM -12PM EST (-5 GMT), Tomes Of Might will be on 50% Sale!
Tomes Of Might (295TP 148TP)
Permanently boost your character's Might! Each tome gives a stat increase of 10, and can be applied up to five times.
STORE LOCATION: Stats, XP & Buffs > Stats
LEVELS: All
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