Book 11 Launch - Server Downtime Today

October 24th, 2007 by Amy

The LOTRO game servers will be brought down on Wednesday, October 24 from 6:00AM - 12:00PM EDT (-4 GMT) for an update to Book 11: Defenders of Eriador. Roheryn will remain up and available. For an overview of changes, click here! For the full release notes, click here!
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Explore Middle-earth: Gwindethrond

October 23rd, 2007 by Alice

On the shores of Lake Evendim, deep behind a waterfall lies a grotto – home to Gwindeth, the Blue Lady of Evendim. Learn more about Gwindeth and her home in this week’s update!
Click here for the new Lorebook article!

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Creatures of Middle-earth: Gauradan

October 23rd, 2007 by Alice

The Gauredain, or Wolf-men, are fierce followers of the Witch-king of Angmar and hold an ancient affinity for the Wolves of the North.  These savage men use their fearsome behavior to terrify their prey, though even more terrifying is the rumor that they eat flesh…any flesh…
Click here to view the new Lorebook article!

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Book 11: Defenders of Eriador Release Notes Now Available!

October 22nd, 2007 by Alice

The full release notes for Book 11: Defenders of Eriador are now available on our Lorebook! Click here to see the changes we’ve made to the game! Book 11 is currently scheduled to go live on Wednesday, October 24!

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Creatures of Middle-earth: Gauradan

October 18th, 2007 by Alice

The Gauredain, or Wolf-men, are fierce followers of the Witch-king of Angmar and hold an ancient affinity for the Wolves of the North. These savage men use their fearsome behavior to terrify their prey, though even more terrifying is the rumor that they eat flesh…any flesh…
Click here to check out the Lorebook article!

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Turbine and Codemasters Online Gaming to Unveil Book 11: Defenders of Eriador for The Lord of the Rings Online™

October 18th, 2007 by Alice

WESTWOOD, MA - October 18, 2007 - Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced the details of the third free content update for subscribers to The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM: Shadows of AngmarTM. Book 11: Defenders of Eriador continues the epic story of The Lord of the Rings Online adds over 100 new quests, […]

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Introducing LOTRO Book Highlights - Book 11

October 17th, 2007 by Alice

The Lord of the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™ is proud to announce the next installment in our free content updates – Book 11: Defenders of Eriador! Book 11 features skill updates to two classes (Minstrel and Lore-master), challenging new raid content, new high-level world content, enhancements to monster play, and most exciting of all, […]

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Book 11: Month of the Minstrel

October 16th, 2007 by Alice

It’s the Minstrel’s turn in the class update spotlight! We’ve filled out the level 40-50 skills, added some new music features, improved soloability, and enhanced buffing, healing and support! Take a look at what the Month of the Minstrel has in store!

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Stratics Dev Chat Transcript Available

October 12th, 2007 by Alice

The chat transcript from the latest of our monthly Dev Chats at the Stratics House of Commons is now available. As always, we thank Stratics for hosting, and hope to see you at the next Chat!

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Quarterly Calendar Wallpapers are Here!

October 5th, 2007 by Alice

It’s that time again! Autumn is here and now it’s time to update your desktop with the latest LOTRO desktop calendar wallpapers, now available in our Wallpaper Gallery ! Enjoy!

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