Been in a real slump the last couple years when it comes to games. I can like the look of a game but may never buy it or if I do I only then play it a handful of times before I lose the desire to play, not that its the games fault or anything.
I’m looking for suggestions of solo+/group based games of any genre that I could try, especially if they aren’t already mainstream like apex or cod for example. Additionally any groups or communities within the games would be great, I’m pretty introverted but i think its time I found new teammates.
Welcome to the board! Did you have any examples of past games you especially enjoyed? Might help spark some ideas or help people who might be hesitant to post ideas for fear of being far out of your lane.
I use to mainly play fps so cod halo etc and cant remember most as i lose interest. Tried my hand at some rpgs but solo play can make those quite unappealing after awhile. Im completely open to suggestions though!
Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) has been running for over 15 years and the world (of Middle Earth) is still being built.
As I said, I’ve been playing for 10 years and still not explored every available area.
The game is international and has many (identical) servers. I play on Laurelin and have received helpful advice. I mostly play Solo, but have teamed up with friends to tackle tougher quests (or just enjoy the company.
The game is free to download (from www.lotro.com ) and completely free to play if you like.
You can start as ‘free-to-play’ and later convert to a subscriber, which ‘speeds up’ the game (e.g. completing Slayer Deeds) and lets you buy better equipment.
As you’d expect, you get a tutorial when you start, which walks you through the movement and combat. You can use a mouse one-handed for all movement and combat is simply ‘pointing and clicking’ at a combat icon (although you need to pick good combinations for tougher fights!)
The game is set against the background of the books - you don’t need to have read them to play, but it certainly enhances the experience.
My suggestion would be to start with either an a Elf Hunter or a Hobbit from the Shire.
The Shire was wonderfully evocative for me. You visit Hobbiton, the Smials of Tuckborough and Bywater. You can run into Gaffer Gamgee, the Sackville-Bagginses and Ted Sandyman. The scenery is beautiful and everything is faithful to the Books.
thank you so much for the suggestion, i can tell you are passionate about it! Id love to hear more about the gameplay and community if possible, not sure what specifics to ask really. il be sure to check the game out myself this weekend when i get a chance away from work!
the game should run on any modern computer - I’m using a 4 year-old standard machine
Choose a server (they all have identical game content, but vary a little in details such as language, time zones and adherence to roleplaying (i.e. suitable character names etc.)
I’m in the UK and am a huge Tolkien fan, so chose Laurelin - which is defined as English speaking with sensible roleplaying. I’ve found the server to be friendly to new players.
Choose a race / class combination. This is both fun … and a little complicated.
However I can simplify it for you.
Firstly all characters are equally likely to do well. The difference is that they all have different strengths to play to.
As an example, here are the characteristics of some classes:
Hunter - the best missile class Champion - the best melee class Warden - has the most combinations of attacks Guardian - best at surviving Burglar - specialises in sneaking
I suggest you think what class you’d enjoy, then look to see what race / class combinations are allowed(on Lotro-Wiki.com)
There are several starting locations, which depend on your choice of race.
However before long, all characters converge on Bree and then can explore the World any way they like.
one of the delights is that you can play the game in several ways. Some folk want to rush up levels; some to explore the world; some to become an experienced craftsman who makes items for others. There is no right/wrong way to play - just be helpful and polite
There will be a many abilities for your character to acquire (e.g. trades such as Tailor, Forester, Prospector. For any new character I recommend choosing the overall category of Explorer, which combines the three mentioned above. (You can harvest wood + ore as you travel and make leather armour for yourself or others.)
My first two characters were shamelessly inspired by the books.
I took an Elf Hunter (no, you can’t be Legolas, because the real one is already in the game as an NPC!)
Next came a Hobbit Thief (not Bilbo / Frodo etc. for the same reason as above)
I have to say that the Hobbit Thief was particularly enjoyable for me.
All Hobbits start in the Shire (I chose Little Delving, which is a tiny village, so I could explore the wide World gradually.)
I stayed in the Shire, helping other Hobbits with minor jobs, doing Quests and slaying the odd Monster until I reached level 15 - then I set off to Bree.
That’s a lot to absorb, so I’ll stop there … do let me know if you want more.
Id love to hear more about the gameplay and community if possible, not sure what specifics to ask really. il be sure to check the game out myself this weekend when i get a chance away from work!
