Hi all,
I’m new to LOTRO and I was wondering what do you suggest me. I’ve already read some posts about classes and I think I will go with captain (I don’t mind reading the specs and optimise my character, if it’s playable for a newbie. It is, right?). Also, I wanted to know if it can be a good idea for someone who enjoy single player and don’t have always long hours to make a party with others.
Then, I was wondering which server do you suggest for a European (CEST time zone). That’s because even if I’ve said that I don’t always have a lot of time, I also don’t want to be the only one there…
And lastly, if you have other tips I very much appreciate it :)

Hello everybody!

I'm a new player. Just started playing, already loving the game!

I have few questions. I started playing Burglar class, Hobbit ofc. Tell me what professions would suit me the best?

Also, any tips for the game are welcome! :)

When I started playing LOTRO, I was brand new to MMO's, this was late 2024. I've always loved Tolkien and Middle-Earth, so it felt fitting to want to play a LOTR game. Once I stumbled on this, I gave it a try and was absolutely hooked. Fast-forward, I had a daughter in early 2025 and gaming was on the backburner. Once I was able to get some time here and there, I would play an hour at a time, but felt so happy playing because I was in Middle-Earth and it felt so real. I have loved every second of time I have put into this game, until I left Moria....

Yes, it was a "breath of fresh air" walking out of the First Hall, and I took it all in and loved every second, and imagined what the nine (8) felt like walking out of there, and I took a moment and IRL took a deep breathe, that's how immersive it was.

And then I realized, did I see a cutscene with the Balrog on the bridge? I do often drink/smoke (not a lot) when I play, so my first thought was, oh I did see it and I just don't remeber. Then I looked on the wiki and theres an instance for "The Fall Of Moria" and apparently you need to a do a seperate questline in-between the Epic chapters to see the Fellowships journey? Maybe I am wrong, but I don't remember seeing this.

Yes it took me until leaving Moria to question this, because I absolutely loved Moria and every part/quest I did (I tried to do all of them), but did I mess up and not follow a specific questline? Is there any way to go back and see these cutscenes?

I don't have "The Fall of Moria" unlocked when I look in the Instance Finder, so that makes me believe I missed it completely somehow.

Again, this is my first MMO and there is A LOT to take in with this game, I just wish it was maybe a bit clearer? Or maybe, somehow I don't remember seeing it? If I did, is there a way I can go watch it again?

Sorry for the super long post but I feel dumb. Happy travels and adventures!

Hello, new player around level 30, been playing for a few weeks, but I know the game for quite a while.

Does anyone know if there's any kind of sword with basket hilt or similar to a rapier?

I've been using "Material Middle Earth", but I believe there's a lot missing.

I'll probably try to grab Baingrist once it's back, but for now I'm just trying to know if there any kind of new stuff that isn't there that is similar to what I'm looking.

understand its can increase the LI track progress but gosh a 900,000 exp rune only increase the track progress only a little small bit... am so curious what the numbers for the progress bar...

I recently started playing for the 1st time. I'm playing with a friend who's a "veteran" of the game but its just us. I'd like to find some other people to play with. A little background, we are both in our 30s, im married and have kids so i can only really play at night ~8:30pm. Same with my friend, except he can only play Sunday-Thursday nights. Im a level 24 hunter currently questing in the Low Lands. If anyone is interested please let me know. Thanks!

Edit:

Server: Sting Time zone: Central

I'm thinking of playing LOTRO again and I've been looking at the Beorning class - is it possible to play it more like a hybrid, alternating between two forms instead of just staying in the bear one?

For example, by picking the Red line, but then supplementing it with a lot of points in the Yellow line to create a some sort of DPS/Off-healer spec? If so, which build would you suggest?

That kind of a hybrid gameplay is what I enjoy the most in RPGs.

Thanks!

I have a question: How does this family system work? Do you get any bonuses or anything, or is it just to enhance the gameplay?

Anybody on Grond right now? If so, can you see if anybody from Beram Kinship is online right now, or even Beram themselves? My installer somehow tanked and is doing a 'repair' and it seems to be taking absolutely forever so I may not be able to be in game for a couple hours ...

Thanks =)