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I'm new to this game, not new to mmos, ive played a bunch, downloading the trial now. My question is, What class is great for soloing, as of now i only get to play a coupl hours a day 3-4 days a week, i prefer melee classes andtanks so if anyone can give me their opinions/experiences that would really help aloy.
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I should say become a hunter.
Set a trap mob walks in to it you kill it :)
And hunter can find paths to city's encampments(fast travel from west to east and from south to the nord)
Gr. Seladina
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you.
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true.
Set a trap mob walks in to it you kill it :)
And hunter can find paths to city's encampments(fast travel from west to east and from south to the nord)
Gr. Seladina
May it be an evening star
Shines down upon you.
May it be when darkness falls
Your heart will be true.
Probably
burglar if you like melee dps
hunter if you like the pew pew or loremaster
burglar if you like melee dps
hunter if you like the pew pew or loremaster
At low levels all classes can solo fairly easily. Even at higher levels each class has the ability to solo, just might have to take more caution and learn 'tricks' so to speak.
I myself play a champion, and the amount of melee damage plus wearing heavy armor is a good way to solo for me. Other then that champions can only melee and our range skills are pathetic. Here's a short run down:
Hunters: Great at range damage, can kite with ease
Loremasters: Also good range damage, can slow mobs run speed somewhat for easy kiting
Burgalars: High Evasion, strong melee damage. Ive seen burg's with less morale and ac then me able to take on mobs that I cant simply because they get hit less often.
Now this doesnt mean you have to pick one of those classes. As always you should pick the class that appeals to you the most and that you will get the most joy out of playing.
I myself play a champion, and the amount of melee damage plus wearing heavy armor is a good way to solo for me. Other then that champions can only melee and our range skills are pathetic. Here's a short run down:
Hunters: Great at range damage, can kite with ease
Loremasters: Also good range damage, can slow mobs run speed somewhat for easy kiting
Burgalars: High Evasion, strong melee damage. Ive seen burg's with less morale and ac then me able to take on mobs that I cant simply because they get hit less often.
Now this doesnt mean you have to pick one of those classes. As always you should pick the class that appeals to you the most and that you will get the most joy out of playing.
Things I sometimes play...
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
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I made a champion, Stridor, havent had a chance to play yet though =(
But i thank everyone for their input and maybe youll see me around and help a noob out =)
But i thank everyone for their input and maybe youll see me around and help a noob out =)
Not to be a wet blanket or anything but you might get asked (forced) to change your character's name. I hope you didn't make a hunter named Legalos either.
#7REDACTED,
Posted: Feb 11 2008 at 7:39 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) well all the names from the book spelled correctly were taken so i doubt a dev will make me change my name.
Think again. If someone complains, you may well get some heat. There was a thread in the official forums about someone's kid having to change the name 'Smeegel'.
GMs do not go hunting for violations of the naming policy but if someone rats you out they will.
Names spelled exactly like ones in the book do not pass the name filter, but spelled-differents/sound-similar are still counter to the official policy.
Also word to the wise, running around with a name like Legoolaas or Arraagorrn will make most people think twice about grouping with you.
GMs do not go hunting for violations of the naming policy but if someone rats you out they will.
Names spelled exactly like ones in the book do not pass the name filter, but spelled-differents/sound-similar are still counter to the official policy.
Also word to the wise, running around with a name like Legoolaas or Arraagorrn will make most people think twice about grouping with you.
StryderOo wrote:
well all the names from the book spelled correctly were taken so i doubt a dev will make me change my name.
They weren't taken, they were filtered. Finding ways to make your name similar to a known character in the lore is silly, lazy and will flag you as an unoriginal goober. Like Dot said, a lot of people will avoid you based on your name, I know I would, I would consider it a red flag.
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well all the names from the book spelled correctly were taken so i doubt a dev will make me change my name.
Using a variation on a major book name is like wearing a sign around your neck that says, "I'm not capable of an original thought".
I agree with the above posters in that it's enough to keep me from grouping with you. If you can't be bothered to think up an interesting original name you probably won't spend too much time learning to play your character very well and will lean on whatever is easiest!
And a lazy player does not a good fellow make! (nor good kin for that matter)
#11REDACTED,
Posted: Feb 12 2008 at 4:46 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) buncha damn flamers, get a life its just a game.
No.
We may not be lorenazies, but we play mmo's ,long enough to spot names used by lame players.
We may not be lorenazies, but we play mmo's ,long enough to spot names used by lame players.
In the place of a Dark Lord you would have a Queen! Not dark but beautiful and terrible as the Morn! Treacherous as the Seas! Stronger than the foundations of the Earth! All shall love me and despair! -ElneClare
This Post is written in Elnese, If it was an actual Post, it would make sense.
This Post is written in Elnese, If it was an actual Post, it would make sense.
ElneClare wrote:
No.
We may not be lorenazies, but we play mmo's ,long enough to spot names used by lame players.
We may not be lorenazies, but we play mmo's ,long enough to spot names used by lame players.
Exactly, you speak the truth and succinctly.
Strydork,
Go ahead, make your rip off names, it will make it easier for me to avoid you.
#14REDACTED,
Posted: Feb 13 2008 at 7:01 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) how the @#%^ can you analyze someone just by their name?? i think your over confident in your analyzing abilities, ive played over 5 mmos was always in a top guild and played my job right, just because i was adamant about naming my toon some variation of Stryder does'nt make me lazy or lame. So @#%^ all you flaming bastards you can suck my Richard and swallow my load, have fun with your "Imaginitive" names. Turbine wont be getting my @#%^ing money if all im gonna run into is little ******* like you.
I was just giving friendly advise. It is your choice to heed it or not. There was no flame or nasty intent.
Your reaction to friendly advice only reinforces any dubious opinion of your character based on name choice.
Your reaction to friendly advice only reinforces any dubious opinion of your character based on name choice.
#16REDACTED,
Posted: Feb 13 2008 at 8:03 AM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) how the @#%^ can you analyze someone just by their name?? i think your over confident in your analyzing abilities, ive played over 5 mmos was always in a top guild and played my job right, just because i was adamant about naming my toon some variation of Stryder does'nt make me lazy or lame. So @#%^ all you fla
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I'm new to this game, not new to mmos,...so if anyone can give me their opinions/experiences that would really help aloy.
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At least the guy tried to name his toon close to a name that was in the books and I don't see anything wrong with it.
Since when is giving someone a heads-up on what might happen in game a BAD thng?
I am fairly confident all the posters on this thread have more than enough experience in MMOs in general and in LoTRO specifically to comment with some authority.
/hijack completed
Edited, Feb 13th 2008 11:24am by Dottiel
#18REDACTED,
Posted: Feb 13 2008 at 12:25 PM, Rating: Sub-Default, (Expand Post) While I agree that his choosing that name is against naming policy, you guys have once again proven that you think your **** does not stink, and all have this "greater than thou" attitude. From his asking an innocent question, he gets called "lazy" and "lame" by people on this site, and in TiNFS. Honestly how do you guys keep a site like this going with a bunch of flamming ********? While it may not have been Dot that said these things, but pretty much the rest of you just sit here waiting for someone to say something or slip up so you can swoop down for this perch you are on, and flame them a new *******. This is one reason I make it a point to tell my Kin on Meneldor to not group with your kin, and avoid using this place. As a registered member here, I almost feel like asking for my money back. So pathetic a site thanks to TiNFS and the flamers here.
First off, no one jumped on him. Dott was just explaining to him that turbine has a semi-strict naming policy and that if someone reports it, there is a likely chance that he'll have to get renamed.
Everyone calm down and enjoy book 12 for gods sake.
btw you're boring and unimaginative Vvickedfooker
Everyone calm down and enjoy book 12 for gods sake.
btw you're boring and unimaginative Vvickedfooker
It is indeed a violation of TURBINE'S naming policy to name a character anything similar to one that appears in the LOTR lore. It is NOT Allakhazam's, nor TiNFS policy.
While the members of this community do agree that it's obnoxious to see a 100 people running around with various names such as "LegoMyEgoAss", it should not have an impact on your grouping situation. In reality it does. Picture yourself in a group with 3 people named Legoliza, Legostrongbad, and Legoloser. You can see how it could quickly become a nuisance.
After reading all these posts I dont see any one post that would be considered Flammatory. People are just giving you a heads up and some friendly tips. The truth is you WILL eventually have your name reported, and be asked to change it to something more original. This is not a threat but the pure and simple truth.
If you dont like what we have to say, I suggest you cancel your account and leave us the fuck alone. You obviously wouldnt be able maturely handle a real flame war anyway.
While the members of this community do agree that it's obnoxious to see a 100 people running around with various names such as "LegoMyEgoAss", it should not have an impact on your grouping situation. In reality it does. Picture yourself in a group with 3 people named Legoliza, Legostrongbad, and Legoloser. You can see how it could quickly become a nuisance.
After reading all these posts I dont see any one post that would be considered Flammatory. People are just giving you a heads up and some friendly tips. The truth is you WILL eventually have your name reported, and be asked to change it to something more original. This is not a threat but the pure and simple truth.
If you dont like what we have to say, I suggest you cancel your account and leave us the fuck alone. You obviously wouldnt be able maturely handle a real flame war anyway.
Things I sometimes play...
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
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Just want to point out that the more negative responses to this were made by non- TiNFS members. Not everyone who posts here is in the kin you know. I think Dot said it well and wasn't flaming at all, just pointing out that the name may be a problem with Turbine. The OPs responses are what started the slippery slide to flame albeit fueled by some other posts.
Let's not paint everyone with the same brush shall we?
Let's not paint everyone with the same brush shall we?
Taken from the LOTR FAQ page which can be found HERE. I bolded the important parts.
Edited, Feb 13th 2008 8:25pm by Dyadem
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The Lord of the Rings Online Character Naming Policy
Answer/Article
The following are examples of character names and guild names that are NOT appropriate for The Lord of the Rings Online and is also applied to kinship and organization names. Some names that do not fall within one of the examples below may still be inappropriate. The Lord of the Rings Online Support has final say over what constitutes a violation of the character naming policy.
Proper names and places or close facsimiles thereof, from the story characters or non-player characters (NPCs) introduced in the fiction of Lord of the Rings Online.
Fantasy or non-fantasy names from popular culture or media.
Sexually explicit, defamatory, obscene, racially or ethnically offensive names or slang.
Names of historical or religious significance.
Trademarked names of products, goods, materials or services.
Common names, slang or references to drug related substances, culture or paraphernalia.
Names containing ranks, titles or denotation of power.
Names causing harm, mockery or imitation of Lord of the Rings Online players or NPCs, in addition to Turbine, Inc. employees, past or present.
Misspelled variations or homonyms of any of the above rules.
Policy Enforcement
There is a Zero Tolerance rule in effect for the following name violations:
Sexually explicit, defamatory, obscene, racially or ethnically offensive names or slang.
Common names, slang or references to drug related substances, culture or paraphernalia.
Names causing harm, mockery or imitation of Lord of the Rings Online players or NPCs, in addition to Turbine, Inc. employees, past or present.
This means that if your character or kinship name is in violation, the name will be changed without question. For characters that violate this rule, your character name will be changed and your account will be automatically placed on a three day suspension for a first offense. For kinships that are in violation, the kinship name will be changed and the account of the kinship leader will be placed on a three day suspension for a first offense. Additional offenses will consist of further account actions, including possible closure.
For other naming violations, a Lord of the Rings Online Game Master will contact you in-game to discuss your character's name.
Answer/Article
The following are examples of character names and guild names that are NOT appropriate for The Lord of the Rings Online and is also applied to kinship and organization names. Some names that do not fall within one of the examples below may still be inappropriate. The Lord of the Rings Online Support has final say over what constitutes a violation of the character naming policy.
Proper names and places or close facsimiles thereof, from the story characters or non-player characters (NPCs) introduced in the fiction of Lord of the Rings Online.
Fantasy or non-fantasy names from popular culture or media.
Sexually explicit, defamatory, obscene, racially or ethnically offensive names or slang.
Names of historical or religious significance.
Trademarked names of products, goods, materials or services.
Common names, slang or references to drug related substances, culture or paraphernalia.
Names containing ranks, titles or denotation of power.
Names causing harm, mockery or imitation of Lord of the Rings Online players or NPCs, in addition to Turbine, Inc. employees, past or present.
Misspelled variations or homonyms of any of the above rules.
Policy Enforcement
There is a Zero Tolerance rule in effect for the following name violations:
Sexually explicit, defamatory, obscene, racially or ethnically offensive names or slang.
Common names, slang or references to drug related substances, culture or paraphernalia.
Names causing harm, mockery or imitation of Lord of the Rings Online players or NPCs, in addition to Turbine, Inc. employees, past or present.
This means that if your character or kinship name is in violation, the name will be changed without question. For characters that violate this rule, your character name will be changed and your account will be automatically placed on a three day suspension for a first offense. For kinships that are in violation, the kinship name will be changed and the account of the kinship leader will be placed on a three day suspension for a first offense. Additional offenses will consist of further account actions, including possible closure.
For other naming violations, a Lord of the Rings Online Game Master will contact you in-game to discuss your character's name.
Edited, Feb 13th 2008 8:25pm by Dyadem
Things I sometimes play...
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
"I want to be a unicorn!"
"Awww, why's that?"........
"So I can stab people with my face."
Was looking for that bit Dy, thanks. LoTRO website was being flakey.
This.. was a funny read. Thanks, haaha!
OP: I am Stidoor! RWAR!
Others: That, might not be a good idea.. here are the legitiment reasons as to why.
OP: *** U U ********* I AM TEH ROXXORS! STRIDOOR FTW!
Others: Riiiight...
It's hard to believe sometimes, but.. these people are serious^^
OP: I am Stidoor! RWAR!
Others: That, might not be a good idea.. here are the legitiment reasons as to why.
OP: *** U U ********* I AM TEH ROXXORS! STRIDOOR FTW!
Others: Riiiight...
It's hard to believe sometimes, but.. these people are serious^^
(before being nuked into oblivion), StryderOo stated:
Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?
Your language and short fuse confirm my original point, that being... I wouldn't group with you even if you offered me a bull that pissed Jack Daniels!
I only wonder if your edit was to tone your comments down or ramp them up!
Vvicked Fooker confided:
I'll save you the trouble. Give me their names and I'll put em all on ignore!
Quote:
how the @#%^ can you analyze someone just by their name?? i think your over confident in your analyzing abilities, ive played over 5 mmos was always in a top guild and played my job right, just because i was adamant about naming my toon some variation of Stryder does'nt make me lazy or lame. So @#%^ all you flaming bastards you can suck my Richard and swallow my load, have fun with your "Imaginitive" names. Turbine wont be getting my @#%^ing money if all im gonna run into is little ******* like you.
Edited, Feb 13th 2008 4:02pm by StryderOo
Edited, Feb 13th 2008 4:02pm by StryderOo
Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?
Your language and short fuse confirm my original point, that being... I wouldn't group with you even if you offered me a bull that pissed Jack Daniels!
I only wonder if your edit was to tone your comments down or ramp them up!
Vvicked Fooker confided:
Quote:
This is one reason I make it a point to tell my Kin on Meneldor to not group with your kin, and avoid using this place
I'll save you the trouble. Give me their names and I'll put em all on ignore!
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I am new to LoTRO. I just started playing and I love the movies so I made
a elf hunter named Legoless
a dwarf guardian named Gimleigh
a human champion named Arrigorn
and a human loremaster named Gandolfe
***** the hobbits (no one likes them anyway)
I was gonna play City of Heros but "Superman" and "Batman" were already taken.
(yes, I am a sockpuppet)
a elf hunter named Legoless
a dwarf guardian named Gimleigh
a human champion named Arrigorn
and a human loremaster named Gandolfe
***** the hobbits (no one likes them anyway)
I was gonna play City of Heros but "Superman" and "Batman" were already taken.
(yes, I am a sockpuppet)
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