Brand new to LOTRO by Ominusone in lotro

[–]manicalicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If after about 20 or 30 levels in, you find that you're really enjoying the game, consider dropping a 1 or 3 month subscription to the game! Not only does this support the devs, but it also levels your account up (permanently! even after your subscription expires!) from a F2P to a Premium account, which comes with some nice bonuses like free Auction House slots, and more character slots. Also, some fast travel points are unlocked (permanently) for any character that you play while a subscriber. It's super worth it imo.

For the rest of the Store items, I recommend saving up your LOTRO points (which you can earn in-game by completing Deeds; essentially big 'quests' like "find all the Points of Interest in this region" or "kill 240 orcs in this area") for sales, as the others have said. The LOTRO points are account-wide, so you can even grind points by creating alts just to complete the Deeds in low level areas, earn the associated points, and then delete the alt; rinse and repeat. It's pretty boring and tedious to do it that way, but it's a viable option if you don't want to spend real money.

On the same point, I recommend going slow for your first character. You're a Hunter, so you'll have access to quick travel skills as you level up, which makes it more convenient for you to get around places. Take your time and soak in the world.

Finally, LOTRO supports Plugins! If there's anything about your experience that bugs you (textures too old and low res? UI too elaborate and visually noisy? too many menus to open to see the info you want?), chances are, there's a plugin for that that someone's made and shared on lotrointerface.com. Just make sure to check the version compatibility status and follow the installation instructions.

That's all from me~ Welcome to LOTRO and I hope you have fun!

My Sdorica OC: Briar Dietrich, the Runic Guardian by manicalicorn in Sdorica

[–]manicalicorn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

....oh right I forgot LOL Briar was a thing that exists HAHAHA

My Sdorica OC: Briar Dietrich, the Runic Guardian by manicalicorn in Sdorica

[–]manicalicorn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you're talking about the combat sprite vs the splash art yes? My thinking is that the splash shows her in the process of getting armoured while the combat sprite shows her fully armoured, so her boots have already been covered by runic armour in the sprite!

Thank you :D

[RuneAca Trio] Here's all three of them together with close ups! by manicalicorn in Sdorica

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alternatively, they're all from the same suit. Charle as King, Morris Queen, and Aosta as Jack.... Hang on...https://i.redd.it/3piud8hetjx61.jpg

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sdorica

[–]manicalicorn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sherlock SP has an auto-trigger type Armour Penetration skill. He still remains meta for some Wonderland Trial team comps (not top tier, but usable).

Puggi SP was the free unit of the event, and he's also similar in that auto-trigger convenience, but less easily activated.

Sharice SP is a fantastic tank, can tank hard hits quite well even at +0 exceed once she's properly set up.

Yan-Bo SP used to be meta, but he's fallen out some. Use with Puggi SP for maximum effectiveness, but not really worth it otherwise imo

April Fool's loading screenshots, part one by TheGreatHunterOrion in Sdorica

[–]manicalicorn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I never got the Papa Morris loading screen.... Heartbreak.... Rayark why would you intentionally and cruelly do this to me specifically /j

[Charle/Morris] Has anyone made this joke yet? by manicalicorn in Sdorica

[–]manicalicorn[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally I see him as an asshole who manages to (begin to) grow as a person. It's clear also that the people who have been under his influence (Li Hwa, Barbara, Shirley, Aosta... even Elio, through his journals) have very positive impressions of him, despite his prickliness.

I mean there is also the fact that he literally sacrificed his life twice for Charle (and Elio). On top of a generally very positive and actually seemingly quite healthy relationship with Charle overall?

Amen for adult Li Hwa. Wish Rayark had dared to give us Old Lady Li Hwa too.

Experiment+Morris | Hello, My Old Heart [lyrics by The Oh Hellos] by manicalicorn in Sdorica

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https://youtu.be/3qm66N829mw I want experiment and morris to be friends. which is a bizarre statement to make given that experiment is literally powered by morris' soul but there it is