# LOTR MMORPG lifetime membership **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 27, 2007, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637 "2007-03-27T02:33:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/41 "2007-03-29T02:22:21Z")
Comin’ at ya, **Lightnin’**. It’s actually for the 6[sup]th[/sup], BTW; I read 4[sup]th[/sup] on another board and didn’t have the email to verify. ---
**Author:** ![Bites\_When\_Provoked](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bites_when_provoked/32/18073_2.png) [@Bites\_When\_Provoked](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bites_When_Provoked)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/42 "2007-03-29T11:31:15Z")
My husband looked at the ‘lifetime subscription’ option. Apparently, Aussies aren’t eligible. Nor do we get the cheaper subscription rate. It’s US and Canada only. It’s pretty twisted that they promote it to people who can’t take it up. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![percussion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/43a26b/32.png) [@percussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/percussion)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/43 "2007-03-29T17:19:02Z")
[QUOTE=Turek] Don’t go camping in WC. You could get squished by a random hill giant. [/QUOTE] ROFL!!! ---
**Author:** ![fluiddruid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c2a13f/32.png) [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/44 "2007-03-29T17:43:11Z")
I too am interested in open beta invites. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/45 "2007-03-29T18:21:14Z")
Anyone who preorders online as opposed to going to their local Best Buy should be advised that some people–including me–are having trouble getting their pre-order game keys. Seems there are so many keys going out from certain sites that they’re getting blocked by spam filters. I had to call EBGames’ 800-number for my key. [QUOTE=fluiddruid] I too am interested in open beta invites. [/QUOTE] I’m not sure if the email I received from GameSpot can be used more than once. You can try [here](http://www.lotro.com/worldtour) or pick up a copy of PC Gamer. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/46 "2007-03-29T19:41:03Z")
I went out and boaut the may (!) issue of PCGamer. Am installing now (over the network, my desktop machine doen’t have a DVD drive) I think one can start March 30 with the PCGamer install. Brian ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/47 "2007-03-29T20:25:00Z")
Nope, It is April 6. I really can’t justify buying the program, so I’ll have to wait until then. I have activated my account. Not sure if one can update the app / data before April 6. Brian ---
**Author:** ![sweepkick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/87869e/32.png) [@sweepkick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweepkick)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/48 "2007-03-29T21:57:18Z")
Is there a pvp system or is this strictly pve? ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/49 "2007-03-29T22:04:34Z")
[QUOTE=sweepkick] Is there a pvp system or is this strictly pve? [/QUOTE] The only PvP system is there is a way you can play a monster (and I think there may be duel system) Brian ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2007, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/50 "2007-03-29T22:06:14Z")
[QUOTE=sweepkick] Is there a pvp system or is this strictly pve? [/QUOTE] There is PvP but it’s not your usual PvP. Once a player hits 14, they can access Monster classes, go into the Ettenmoors, and attack all the Men/Hobbits/Dwarves/Elves. This system eliminates the need to mess with the PvE classes in order to balance PvP. On preview: I, too, heard of a Duel system. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2007, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/51 "2007-03-30T02:17:01Z")
I’m updating game data as I type. The duel system is called sparring dev chat log to read while I update: [http://lotro.warcry.com/news/view/70051-Developer-Chat-Log](http://lotro.warcry.com/news/view/70051-Developer-Chat-Log) Brian p.s. as far as I can tell Silverlode seems to be the designated server for “old farts” (42 and older) I’m not qute that but close. I’m happy with whatever server SDMB people choose. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2007, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/52 "2007-03-30T13:16:16Z")
Guess I should visit Silverlode ☹ Mrs. D\_Odds and I will be on whichever server houses the bulk of the SDMB. In the Stress Test, we were on Brandywine. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2007, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/53 "2007-03-30T15:12:53Z")
FYI, the official word is that there is no official word as to an ETA for the servers to go up for anyone who pre-ordered and can get into the beta today. “Sometime early this afternoon EST” is the best they’ll give. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2007, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/54 "2007-03-30T15:26:00Z")
Interface walkthrough: > **[LoTROInterface - Default UI Walkthrough](https://www.lotrointerface.com/index.php?p=default_ui_walkthrough)** > > An Interface customization community for the game Lord of the Rings Online unoficial server list: [http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=32576](http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=32576) Brian ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2007, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/55 "2007-03-30T16:45:08Z")
Servers are up! (supposedly, I have to wait a week) Brian ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2007, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/56 "2007-03-31T03:12:49Z")
I’ve been updating for the past couple of hours… ---
**Author:** ![Gukumatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/74df32/32.png) [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2007, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/57 "2007-03-31T15:25:46Z")
I’d do the happydance for an open-beta invite, if those are still going around? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Hugh\_Jass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4da419/32.png) [@Hugh\_Jass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hugh_Jass)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2007, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/58 "2007-03-31T16:55:00Z")
I finally was able to log in yesterday after a couple hours of fiddling around. My planned server, Brandywine had a waiting list, and I was pretty intent on playing, so I chose Silverlode. Since there isn’t a consensus on where Dopers should play, I hereby nominate Silverlode. Will be looking for Cecilians! ---
**Author:** ![Hugh\_Jass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/4da419/32.png) [@Hugh\_Jass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hugh_Jass)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/59 "2007-03-31T16:56:51Z")
[QUOTE=Gukumatz] I’d do the happydance for an open-beta invite, if those are still going around? 🙂 [/QUOTE] There is weirdness about European access to the servers. In America, there’s a magazine offering open-beta access. Check out [Home | The Lord of the Rings Online](http://lotro.com/openbeta). There is probably info on how they are handling you guys. Also, the forums likely have info on how Europeans can get invites. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Plastic\_Ninja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f07891/32.png) [@Little\_Plastic\_Ninja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Plastic_Ninja)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2007, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637/60 "2007-03-31T20:24:43Z")
I couldn’t get the character name that I wanted on all of the servers, try as I might. Not unusually, other people wanted my very favorite Sindarin-constructed name. Hardly anyone uses Adunaic though, haha! So um. Silverlode sounds perfect, since I got my names there. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-mmorpg-lifetime-membership/397637.md?page=4)