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Taxi
09-08-2010, 10:30 PM
I played for about 2 months, i expect people to be endlessly frustrated with the lack of space they have if its anything like D&D online. In the subbed version i played (2 years ago or so) you had so many things to manage that id run out of storage space even when mailing my other toons components and other shite.

I might play just to see how bad they are nickle and diming people.
Toony
09-08-2010, 10:32 PM
Too expensive
Taxi
09-08-2010, 10:34 PM
Too expensive

Haha the game isnt half bad really, they have a mechanic thats similar to what i saw in EQII (the combo thing) but thats actually intuitive and easy to use.

But some of it sucks, i remember killing a bunch of angry goblins like YEA!!! like a whole fucking horde of em. I back off into a red agro deer and he kills me in a couple of hits.

If things havent changed, be prepared to see: Young bear, Bear, Adult bear, frost bear, angry bear, giant bear, pedo bear and all kinds of bears.
RKromwell
09-08-2010, 10:56 PM
If the tech support is anything like it is with D&D Online, no thanks. Every time they patched the game I couldn't play for days until I figured out what was wrong. Made me crazy.
Taxi
09-09-2010, 06:52 AM
http://www.lotro.com/betasignup/vipchart.html

this is the list of restrictions for anyone interested in giving it a look-see. I was downloading it to check it out for shits and giggles but after looking at that chart, not going to finish the download. They are maxing out your gold, at 2.
Cyph
09-09-2010, 08:54 AM
Nice link Taxi. I'll pass, and I'll be passing on any other MMO that decides to go down this limited route.
guineapig
09-09-2010, 09:46 AM
be prepared to see: Young bear, Bear, Adult bear, frost bear, angry bear, giant bear, pedo bear and all kinds of bears.


I almost spit out my coffee :D
I'm going to have to use this now!
Dawgrin
09-09-2010, 12:25 PM
Don't forget about the Boars! Bears, Boars, and wolves...seems about every other mob was one of these, the rest were all spiders.
girth
09-10-2010, 12:43 AM
Cause I care about other shitty mmos...

This post seems more like something for twitter.
Killua
09-10-2010, 06:30 PM
Chat is limited? lol, thanks for that link, I was thinking of trying it, but those restrictions are pretty stupid.
Fawqueue
09-10-2010, 06:37 PM
I just cancelled my sub the day before it went free to play. All I can say is that if you want to actually enjoy the game, you need to go with the VIP plan and continue to pay the 14.99 subscription. Maybe if you'd never tried it, you could live with the free restrictions. But once you've had a taste of things that should just be inherent (like bag slots, traits, and full auctions) you won't be happy with anything less than all of it.
ShadowWulf
09-10-2010, 08:50 PM
Don't forget about the Boars! Bears, Boars, and wolves...seems about every other mob was one of these, the rest were all spiders.

So, its like Everquest then?

How many of you ran into PoJ in the planes when PoP first came out then promptly got owned by a fucking rat. A fucking RAT...fuck you RAT ill never forgive you.
Taxi
09-10-2010, 10:59 PM
So, its like Everquest then?

How many of you ran into PoJ in the planes when PoP first came out then promptly got owned by a fucking rat. A fucking RAT...fuck you RAT ill never forgive you.

hahahaha

I remember buying Luclin thinking like yea! new mobs! I port with my wiz to a zone i cant remember and i get owned by a mob called wolf. WOLF. That was camping the portal.

Cause I care about other shitty mmos...

This post seems more like something for twitter.

Gee girth, im sorry i didnt live up to the level of quality we usually expect from the posts here, maybe you can find it in your heart to forgive me... someday.
Secrets
09-11-2010, 01:19 AM
I'd rather raid plane of sky than play LOTRO.

I tried the F2P today, didn't like it, felt lacking.

And I already got tired of EQ2's F2P. Nothing good is free.
Hasbinbad
09-11-2010, 01:50 AM
Nothing good is free.
This sounds like an attack on the p99 staff.. BAN!! BAN!!
Tenpin
09-12-2010, 09:59 PM
how does the max of 2 gold work? You can never save more than 2g? sounds odd
Bodeanicus
09-13-2010, 06:01 AM
I just cancelled my sub the day before it went free to play. All I can say is that if you want to actually enjoy the game, you need to go with the VIP plan and continue to pay the 14.99 subscription. Maybe if you'd never tried it, you could live with the free restrictions. But once you've had a taste of things that should just be inherent (like bag slots, traits, and full auctions) you won't be happy with anything less than all of it.

This. The full game is great, but I think Turbine is really shooting themselves in the foot. Theoretically, you can (eventually) get the full game experience by using "Turbine Points" you receive from completing quests, deeds, etc., to "buy" upgrades. The problem is Turbine is charging for almost every damn thing, and the point costs compared to the points you receive while playing is insane. The monthly charge is much better deal, and you can get 3 months for $30.
Secrets
09-13-2010, 06:44 AM
I didn't uninstall it quite yet. I just hit level 20 in this game and Skirmishes seem pretty fun.

They're basically a scaling instance you can do. It's pretty neat.
Bodeanicus
09-13-2010, 06:56 AM
how does the max of 2 gold work? You can never save more than 2g? sounds odd

The exchange rate is 1000 to 1, as compared to 10 to 1 in EQ. 2 gold is a shitload of money.
Fawqueue
09-13-2010, 12:23 PM
Aye, 2 gold in Rings is about half of what it costs to get end-game epic items off the auction house. The money goes a long way in some cases, but prior to F2P the standard horse alone was 4g. So it that's still the same, you'll be walking or riding the really slow one until you pay to unlock that restriction..
Crover_CT99
09-14-2010, 03:22 PM
http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?356158-LOTRO-Free-to-Play-RAGE-%28humorous%29

Lol

http://i53.tinypic.com/20p5u0k.gif
liveitup1216
09-21-2010, 11:58 PM
http://www.lotro.com/betasignup/vipchart.html

this is the list of restrictions for anyone interested in giving it a look-see. I was downloading it to check it out for shits and giggles but after looking at that chart, not going to finish the download. They are maxing out your gold, at 2.

been playing a little because i was bored and my cousin told me he was gona try out the F2P.

just a heads up, most if not all those restrictions are way outdated.

been playing the F2P, only drawbacks so far are you cant play the 2 expan classes, you have 3 bags instead of 5, and you cant do the expan content (which is all 60+) nor reach the 65 level cap. theres odds and ends you cant do, nothing game breaking, mostly fluff, and even then you get points to unlock it through playing, or you can buy through online store if youre that eager.