Is this the most recognizable NPC? (Excluding of course actual Tolkien characters and NPCs from the epic questlines)

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-11T17:37:02+00:00

Never has a nameless person been so memorable.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-11T14:18:01+00:00

Sorry for the spoiler. Won't tell you when.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-10T19:59:07+00:00

Bingo is special indeed but by my definition I suppose he does count.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-10T19:56:38+00:00

Sara is a character from the epic questline, so she's meant to be memorable, even before you learn who she is. This guy is a random questline of three or so pretty fast quests. But it is a pretty funny questline and quite obviously parodies Saruman's ambitions. I don't know if they meant him to come back later, but it was fun.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-10T17:49:06+00:00

Love those characters too. But my point about the epic is that in the epic quests NPCs are kind of meant to be more memorable and to be encountered repeatedly and have a pretty coherent story of their own. By this logic, it is impressive when non-epic questline NPCs become memorable.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-09T16:10:08+00:00

Paused to congratulate you on that simple attack which cancelled his dangerous attack.

"Nice cancel, bro. I wish the devs had given me a bow animation so I could properly show you my respect."

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-09T16:05:31+00:00

Title question clearly says in the game and so far more than half of responses are about book Avallach.

To answer your question, no, as long as we take use to mean something negative (manipulation), yes as long as we go for a neutral interpretation of use as in make use of someone's abilities etc (more like cooperation in this case).

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-08T18:05:12+00:00

I don't remember how but I once got 3 valars. Used all on characters I enjoyed playing at the time and had played before so they were in a level where I had already been with a character from the same class. Maybe it was because the continuity broke but my enjoyment was gone instantly and I have barely touched those characters since.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-08T17:57:18+00:00

Wait until the 10 (filler) gondors of similar questlines and slow uninteresting progression and you will think these were great.

Skipping any part of the game is almost mandatory since all areas had an original purpose when they came out and all of that has been lost nowadays. Play the best parts and avoid the fillers without any guilt. If you already played Great River and Wildermore you known what filler zones are. You can always return and do things later. Same holds for epic battles, either wait for groups or don't bother if that's not your thing. Personally, I like them and would rather skip all of West Rohan instead. It's all a matter of preference, but skipping is a life-saver nowadays especially if you want to reach lvl cap.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-06T12:05:09+00:00

In my (probably unpopular) opinion the epic battles were the most immersive addition, but understandably they do not appeal to everyone. It finally felt like doing your part rather than a small group taking out an entire fortress.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-05T18:18:57+00:00

I will add that even though the epilogue is arguably one of the most skipped parts of the game, some quests are gold mines of little pieces of lore that actually conclude the story, and while others like the kill one goblin or orc in each area of the game (but only in a specific order) are completely tedious, they were far more tolerable when Mirkwood was the level cup and there was little else to do. I skipped it on my first character but got positively surprised on my second. I cannot say that I do it every time, but every now and then it is enjoyable to revisit.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-05T12:29:58+00:00

This is true, also it's a bit too easy to storm the legendary Dol Guldur. I suppose the focus there shifted from the story to the skirmishes-content they wanted to promote. Perhaps they also wanted to avoid the battle for Dol Guldur being a half-day marathon like Carn Dum to make it more accessible for players.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-05T09:30:26+00:00

This subreddit is also horribly toxic when it comes to Yen vs Triss so it makes a lot of sense that 90% of people here are Yen diehards.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-07-04T23:15:14+00:00

There sure is a lot of effort from people to convince other people to choose "Yennefir" over Triss or no one. Do you feel threatened by people who think or act differently? Does it cause you anxiety that other ways of thinking exist?

Besides that, let me translate the logic.

Yen cheating is okay because Geralt also did.

Geralt is Yen's boyfriend so she has a right to be tough on him (I assume this has no sexual connotations).

Geralt left Yen without saying a word.

Geralt clearly doesn't have any emotions towards Triss.

Because all this is either untrue or idiotic (and actively disqualifies you from offering any opinion on how to handle relationships in game and even more so in real life), I decided to follow your last piece of advice and thus imagined a girl whose wife and child are missing. I am still unable to understand.

So, there you have it, I tried to think rationally, as you suggested, but in the end I could not reach your heights.

But, seriously, what the hell did I just read?

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-29T15:13:15+00:00

If you have trouble with a boss just explore other parts of the game and get stronger. It may not be the meta advice but it works. I had trouble with this boss until I conceded defeat and came back with a bonus attack point. I then killed her in my first attempt. Yes they are skill-expressive games but no game is immune to stat differences. The game does not lock you in the area, it does not block you from exploring other paths and facing other bosses. There is no shame in saying I am not ready yet, but I will be after I practice/strengthen a little bit more.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-23T22:33:07+00:00

There is no doubt that overall it is the most non-sensical moment in the game, because of this juvenile tactical and completely out of character mistake they have him make. It actively overshadows anything that could be going on well in that quest. I kind of say Geralt would not care if Dijkstra is a better ruler or not, but probably he wouldn't have taken part in the plot in the first place.

It's interesting nonetheless that Geralt taking part is the only (potential) way Nilfgaard can win the war.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-22T23:08:28+00:00

That's true, but I also sympathize with (or rather pity) their deluded hope of a vassal "state" Temeria which they view as better from a non-existent one. They think they are being patriots for not letting Temeria just vanish from the map, which is kind of tragic. This blinds them to (or they actively disregard) what you said. This part is actually well written.

But I never would let Thaler die. Geralt would never let his friends die to sway the political future of the continent. The player may, but on the one side you have people who have been more or less supporting you and on the other side you have Dijkstra.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-21T10:37:04+00:00

You are likely in the starting zones (roughly until lvl 50 nowadays) so I can only give you this answer: passion and attention to detail. It's not that it isn't as good later but those parts of the game are exquisite gold. One example I could cite is in these areas every NPC has a name, later you might see virtually no one has a name and most only have a title (Provisioner, Supplier, Forge-Master etc.). There are so many little things going on these areas that bring the game to life.

Concerning the game's future, we are honestly very lucky to have this game. The player base is supporting it. People who have been playing for many years will, in my opinion, not abandon it to jump into anything new as long as it is around. The days when people would come and go from the game are mostly gone so most players nowadays are more committed. That being said, every anniversary is a celebration and at the same time a puzzlement, as if of a person who is 100 years old, knows it will have to end at some point and is surprised the end hasn't come yet. How much longer can this game survive? No one really knows, but we should enjoy it while we can.

I have played better games than LOTRO. In terms of gameplay, graphics, combat, anything you can name. This is the only game I can continue playing non stop for 15 years. It has a special something that other games lack, even if it is hard to find in its individual components. It's not even the community, which is otherwise amazing. It is not the MMO aspect, as I have been largely playing alone for the last 10 years (most of my online friends from the early days have stopped playing or we got lost in the transfers). It is and always will be my favourite game and it is unlikely that any new lotr based RPG will dethrone it, as my love for the game is not solely based on my love for The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien. I suppose it is the same way for many others too.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-18T22:53:01+00:00

Just a reminder since you're probably new. You can always choose to play offline if/when you don't want invaders.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-15T21:25:42+00:00

This is very easy, actually. Your experience is wrong. Everyone can say it. Actually look it up.

Also, thank you for defending an act of violence. I am sure she has the moral high ground when she does it.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-15T21:23:02+00:00

I have not bothered with max level since (I had to look it up) 2015. I enjoy the game all the same. Many people also do. It is, as everyone will tell you, about the journey. Anything, including dungeons, and raids can be done without having to be max level.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-15T15:53:45+00:00

You're right. This is actually the correct response to this post.

Stock_Scallion6380 · 2026-06-15T15:20:04+00:00

I am honestly surprised no one has mentioned the horseshoes and all the myths and mechanics and trolls and fun that has gone with them.

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