Think I'll Stay For Awhile (LoTRO)

I've been quite smitten with LoTRO since I've started playing it recently. I would have thought I'd be more interested in EQ2X but for some reason I've had more of a pull to this game lately. I'm sure I'll play the other game again but for now I'm very excited about my travels in Middle Earth. I hope it has a lot of appeal at the high levels, I surely hope to see those! I ended up subbing last night and I'm very glad I did.

It's the little perks that get me. Being able to use this or that, well it all adds up with me. Plus if I am playing a game I like having everything available to me. If I really like a game, why not support it! The cool thing with LoTRO is even if my sub runs out I can still log in and mess around. Very awesome. I wanted the whole experience so I went with a subscription, plus you get 500 Turbine Points a month, pretty sweet deal.

I actually broke down and bought a mount last night. In my opinion it was a great investment. In this game you do a lot of traveling so any means of getting there faster, it's something good in my eyes! Nothing fancy but I like my bay horsie. I especially like having transportation!

Speaking of buying things I think the cash shop in this game is very decently priced when compared to other games. I'm not paying twenty five bucks for a mount. I'm not paying  fifteen dollars for a cosmetic appearance slot item, I paid maybe two bucks or so for one. I think when compared to EQ2(X) this cash shop wins hands down. Buying auction slots- it's permanent! Not silly charges that have to be bought again. The prices are more realistic and don't make me want to hit baby murlocs! Don't get me wrong I love EQ2, I was just a bit put off by pricing lately.

I love the housing. It's not as snazzy as EQ2 but the neighborhoods, oh wow are they lovely! I read somewhere they [houses] are getting some things changed to make them a bit better and more versatile. Music rocks, appearance slots... two at that! Plenty of bank room for a starting character, wardrobe, free bags. I'm pretty happy with the newbie experience as a whole.

Fishing was fun, it's the only trade I've really messed around with and it's actually a hobby. I like it though, simple and enjoyable. The trades seem interesting and I hope to learn more about them soon. I'm also looking forward to doing skirmishes. Soon, I'm only 16 now! The game seems a bit slow paced but it's not too bad.

The community is great, thus far. People are helpful and charming with random RP. I really like the community and think it's a very nice atmosphere. I'm always looking for friends, add Heavenli and say hello if you play!

See you in middle Earth!
-kaozz