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Point of Interest - The Pool of Creeping Death

(Mar 15, 10)

In the bogs of the Drownholt, there is a pool which stands as a warning against carelessly trusting the waters of Mirkwood. Read more about The Pool of Creeping Death (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10519&type=Points of Interest&pagename=gameinformation) in today�s content update! More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10520)

Presenting the Best House in the Neighbourhood

(Mar 08, 10)

During this Welcome Back Week we are running the Best House in the Neighbourhood competition on all of our servers. If you think your house is the best and want your house to be visited by our judging team, let us know! Send us an email to lotro-europe@codemasters.com with the following information: *The character that owns the house:* *House number and road:* *Neighbourhood:* *Homestead:* *Server:* For example *The character that owns the house:* +Cissa *House number and road:* 3 Chalk Road *Neighbourhood:* Addernotch *Homestead:* Shire Homestead *Server:* Snowbourn Winners will be given a Best House in the Neighbourhood Trophy that will be placed in your yard in-game. Closing date for entries is 5pm UK time (GMT) on Sunday 14th March. Good luck! Image: http://213.225.146.236/images/microsites/lotro/best-house.jpg

LOTRO Community Awards, 2010: The Ceremony

(Mar 05, 10)

After two exciting weeks of nominating and voting we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2010 LOTRO Community Awards. Please join us in congratulating the following winners! *Community's all-time favourite person: * Congratulations to Honvik, he receives the forum title "Community�s Darling, 2010" plus the in-game title: Worldly Traveller. *Best game suggestion ever made:* LOTRO Mobile Application - Chat, AH, Mail (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/suggestions-ideas-692/406106-lotro-mobile-application-chat-ah-mail.html) made by Alex53, receives the forum title "Best Game Suggestion, 2010". *Most creative signature: * Congratulations to Mabusian, who receives the forum title "Best Signature, 2010" for his signature: ---Quote (Originally by Mabusian)--- Anyway, instead of the standard MMOG exclamation mark this game uses a flaming ring as the symbol for "This bloke has a quest for you, why don't you chat him up?" Not just any ring, but the icon is obviously The One Ring. The single most evil object in the history of the entire world. This is like using a pentagram containing a flaming swastika made of horned skulls as the universal symbol for "help wanted." ---End Quote--- *Best guide-writer:* Alash, with so many notable guides (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/lord-rings-online-general-discussion-424/339134-alashs-article-compliation.html), receives the forum title "Best Player Guide, 2010" *Best newbie-helper: * Congratulations to Undo, who receives the forum title "Newbie's Hero, 2010" *Best tech-supporter:* Congratulations to Finglonger, who receives the forum title "Best Tech Support, 2010" *Biggest lore-nerd and Most merciless critic: * Congratulations to Beleg of Doriath for winning two catagories! They receive a choice of the forum titles "Biggest Lore Nerd, 2010" or "Most Merciless Critic, 2010 " *Funniest thread: * OMG another class idea.. (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/lord-rings-online-general-discussion-424/358001-omg-another-class-idea.html) created by Mikeemoomoo receives a special place in The Super Sticky Thread - One thread to rule them all (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/lord-rings-online-general-discussion-424/164800-super-sticky-thread-one-thread-rule-them-all.html) *Best creative work: * Congratulations to Darzil, who receives the forum title "Creative Spirit, 2010". *Best role-player: * Congratulations to Mae Skeffington who receives the forum title "RP Champion, 2010" *Best all-time thread: * Typical Champ - Codemasters Forums (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/champion-684/371195-typical-champ.html), started by Seldom, receives a special place in The Super Sticky Thread - One thread to rule them all (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/lord-rings-online-general-discussion-424/164800-super-sticky-thread-one-thread-rule-them-all.html) Congratulations to all of our winners who will additionally receive a special forum avatar. This thread is now open for congratulations, acceptance speeches and cheerful celebrations.

New Book 1: Oath of the Rangers Screenshots added to the Gallery

(Mar 04, 10)

We�ve got some new Book 1: Oath of the Rangers screenshots in our gallery. You can check them out here! (http://www.lotro-europe.com/screenshots.php?) More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10516)

Developer Diary - QA

(Mar 03, 10)

�So I used to joke around with Sapience, saying �We should totally do a QA Dev Diary!� He would laugh, and I would laugh, and that was the end of it. Then, months later, he took me up on it�� Read more from Amanda "Brynhildr" Cosmos�s first Dev Diary (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10501&type=Dev Diaries)! More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10502)

The Lord of the Rings Online� Welcome Back Week with Bonus XP event and more!

(Mar 03, 10)

Codemasters Online invites you to join us for an amazing Welcome Back Week from the 8th until 15th March, 2010. The doors of Middle-earth will be open for former players to enter for a week of FREE game play. Image: http://www.codemasters.com/images/microsites/lotro/welcome_back_week_EN_mar10.jpg If you�ve got a friend who used to play LOTRO and hasn�t logged in for a while then why not let them know about this great week too? Then everyone can take part! All you have to do is download or patch up to the most recent version of the game client and log in starting 8th March. Your account will already have been re-activated for you and your previous characters will be there waiting to resume their adventure! Out now - Volume III: Allies of the King, Book 1: Oath of the Rangers *NEW FEATURES:* * *New Skirmishes* - Expanded 12-Man Skirmishes in the Shadow of the Necromancer�s Tower * Take the war to the shadows with four expanded Skirmishes! * At the Necromancer�s Gate, a powerful Olog-Hai thinks he�s king of the hill, and your force must prove him wrong. * Before the Gate of the Ringwraith�s Lair, creatures of nightmare seek to lay a deadly trap. * Man the catapults! A powerful force seeks to capture the outpost at Thang�lhad, and you must drive them back into the darkness. * In the dungeons of Dannenglor, captured elves face torment and destruction, unless you can rescue them from the Enemy! * *New Crafting Levels* - New Level 65 Recipes and Crafting Skills! Make your own power with new Level 65 recipes and major updates to crafting abilities. * New icons and updated stats for all Jeweller recipes * New recipes and more powerful products for Cooks * New class items for Weaponsmiths and Woodworkers * New crop recipes for Artisan, Master, and Superior Farmers To see more of what has been added since release view our http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?search=yes&keyword=welcome%20back&id=6012">Book overview page. Image: http://www.codemasters.com/images/microsites/lotro/voliii_book1_overview.jpg (http://community.lotro-europe.com/screenshots.php?categorydisplay=no&view=view&imagetype=Screenshot&categoryid=191) For more details on the Welcome Back Week or to download the most recent game client please visit: www.lotro-europe.com/welcomeback (http://www.lotro-europe.com/welcomeback) Image: http://www.codemasters.com/images/microsites/LOTRO/Spear_leaves.jpg More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10490)

Volume III: Allies of the King, Book 1: Oath of the Rangers is out now!

(Mar 02, 10)

Codemasters Online is happy to announce that the latest free update to The Lord of the Rings Online� is now live and ready to play! Free to subscribers, Volume III: Allies of the King, Book 1: Oath of the Rangers adds a whole host of new features. These include the continuation of the Epic storyline, new crafting levels and new expanded Skirmishes. Image: http://213.225.146.236/images/microsites/lotro/gallery_v3b1_en.jpg (http://community.lotro-europe.com/screenshots.php?categorydisplay=no&view=view&imagetype=Screenshot&categoryid=191) *NEW FEATURES: * * *New Skirmishes *- Expanded 12-Man Skirmishes in the Shadow of the Necromancer�s Tower * Take the war to the shadows with four expanded Skirmishes! * At the Necromancer�s Gate, a powerful Olog-Hai thinks he�s king of the hill, and your force must prove him wrong. * Before the Gate of the Ringwraith�s Lair, creatures of nightmare seek to lay a deadly trap. * Man the catapults! A powerful force seeks to capture the outpost at Thang�lhad, and you must drive them back into the darkness. * In the dungeons of Dannenglor, captured elves face torment and destruction, unless you can rescue them from the Enemy! * *New Crafting Levels* - New Level 65 Recipes and Crafting Skills! Make your own power with new Level 65 recipes and major updates to crafting abilities. * New icons and updated stats for all Jeweller recipes * New recipes and more powerful products for Cooks * New class items for Weaponsmiths and Woodworkers * New crop recipes for Artisan, Master, and Superior Farmers For more detailed information about what new content is included in Book 1, view the official patch notes (http://community.lotro-europe.com/newspage.php?id=3024) or check out our Book 1 overview page (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=6012&pagename=news&type=News). If you�d like to try out LOTRO for yourself, why not get the 14-day free trial? Visit the free trial page to start playing today (http://community.codemasters.com/forum/cfadmincp/�http://www.lotro-europe.com/trial�) More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10481)

New Book 1: Oath of the Rangers Screenshots added to the Gallery

(Mar 01, 10)

Developer Diary: Volume 1 Revised Edition

(Mar 01, 10)

��Volume I: The Shadows of Angmar� was born with a story that takes players on an incredible journey from their humble beginnings all the way to the apex of black iron castle of Carn D�m, where they fight against a most unlikely character. This is the player�s story: the story of how a small group, or even one person, can make a difference in times that grow dimmer, darker, and bereft of Hope. Until now, the Epic storyline has been just outside the reach of some players, but that will change with the launch of Volume III, Book 1: Oath of the Rangers.� Read more about the Revised Edition of Volume I (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10484&type=Dev Diaries) in the latest Developer Diary from Allan "Orion" Maki! More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10485)

LOTRO Community Awards, 2010: The Voting

(Feb 25, 10)

New Book 1: Oath of the Rangers Screenshots added to the Gallery

(Feb 18, 10)

Developer Diary � V3B1 Crafting Update

(Feb 18, 10)

The release of Volume III, Book 1 brings a bunch of updates for many crafting professions of Middle-earth. Improvements for both Jewellers and Cooks bring more choices and enhanced functionality to these professions. New fruit and vegetable recipes for Farmers, as well as new class item recipes for Woodworkers and Weaponsmiths round out this substantial update for the crafting system. Read more in the latest Developer Diary: Volume III: Book 1 Crafting (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10459&type=Dev Diaries) More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10476)

The Lord of the Rings Online� Lorebook - Now accessible in game

(Feb 18, 10)

Today we are happy to announce that you can now access the LOTRO Lorebook from in-game. No more logging out or minimising the client to look up quest and item information! Image: http://www.codemasters.com/images/microsites/lotro/lotro_lorebook.jpg

Contest: Lost Worlds and Landscapes

(Feb 18, 10)

Calling all players with an eye for landscapes! We want to see your best landscape pictures from The Lord of the Rings Online for a chance to win a beautiful hardback book, "Lost Worlds" by artist John Howe, renowned Tolkien illustrator, kindly donated by Macmillan (http://www.panmacmillan.com/). One first place winner will receive a Lost Worlds book and a Codemasters Goodie bag. Nine runners up will receive a Lost Worlds Book and a Lord of the Rings Online poster. Image: http://www.codemasters.com/images/microsites/lotro/LostWorlds.jpg Lost Worlds draws together John Howe�s incredible artwork with a wealth of historical facts and mythological texts to create a visually stunning, classic title. John Howe is best known for his work based on JRR Tolkien�s worlds. He was one of two lead artists working on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He also re-illustrated the maps of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion from 1996 to 2003. For the past 20 years, John has enjoyed success with personal exhibitions throughout the world. Send your entries into lotrocompetition@codemasters.com with the subject line "Lost Worlds and Landscapes Contest". _Contest rules_ One image per entry, multiple entries are allowed. Photo-shopping is not permitted other than to resize to a smaller resolution. Final date for entering is 2nd March, 2010. Full contest rules and terms and conditions can be found here (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?search=yes&keyword=&pagename=news&type=news&articletype=&id=10470&page=2). More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10470)

LOTRO Community Awards, 2010: The Nominations

(Feb 17, 10)

Dear members of the LOTRO community, During the next 7 days we'd like to invite you to nominate the community members, posts and threads that you think should win the following categories: * Best role-player * Best all-time thread* * Community's all-time favourite person * Best game suggestion ever made* * Most creative signature * Best forum name * Best guide-writer * Best newbie-helper * Best tech-supporter * Biggest lore-nerd * Most sensible post* * Funniest thread* * Best creative work* * Worst typo * Most merciless critic * Best informed player *Nominations in these categories require a link to the thread/post that is being nominated as evidence to prove your point. For all the other categories it is your choice whether you want to provide a link or not. Please note that only threads, posts, community members etc. from the Codemasters forums are eligible for nomination and entry into the awards. The awards panel at Codemasters will then determine 2 to 5 nominees for each category. Finalists will be announced and voting will commence. We look forward to your nominations!