So, has LotRO become, like EVE or Ultima Online, a tough nut for newcomers to crack? Well, not really. LotRO is made from very familiar MMO systems, and that's a key reason why it's been a quiet success: it doesn't overcomplicate anything
"It’s almost impossible to approach a MMORPG bearing the name of the most popular Tolkien creation with an open, unbiased mind and without a set of preconceived ideas and high expectations."
BrutalGamer.com writes:
You may have heard about Lord of the Rings before now, it is kind of popular. If not, then take a break from reading this and go ask, well, anybody. I’ll wait.
Great, now that you are back and feeling more than a little silly I hope, let’s talk about the massively multiplayer online version of the beloved classic.
Turbine's new LOTRO store is revealed and explored in detail
