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(Mar 19, 10)

Starting March 23rd and ending 19th April, the Spring Festival returns to Middle-earth! There's a lot going on this Spring Festival. All your usual favourites are back, including the Hedge Maze at Bree Festival Grounds and the Feast of the Greenfields. New events include the formation of the competing "Ale Association" and the new garden in Duillond. You can find the Spring Festival celebrations taking place in the following areas of Middle-earth; Duillond � Ered Luin The Party Tree � Shire The Festival Grounds � Bree-land Thorin's Hall Bar - Thorin's Hall Check out more details about the Spring Festival in this Developer Diary - Spring Festival of 2010 (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10539&type=Dev%20Diaries). Have fun! More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10545)

Developer Diary � Spring Festival of 2010

(Mar 19, 10)

� Disclaimer: No shrews were harmed in the making of this game. Stomp-A-Shrew is a challenge loved equally by humanoid and shrewish participants alike. All shrews are present of their own accord, and are free to leave the game at any time.� Read more about the Spring Festival (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10539&type=Dev Diaries) in the latest Developer Diary from Lauren "Budgeford" Salk! More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10540)

Lost Worlds and Landscapes � The Winners

(Mar 19, 10)

Bullroarer Took Day 2010

(Mar 19, 10)

Come celebrate Bullroarer Took day with us! On March 17th we�ll begin accepting screen shots from all over Middle-earth honouring the mighty Bullroarer Took! For those who don�t know their Shire History, Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took led the Hobbits at the Battle of Greenfields when Orcs from Mount Gram, led by their Chieftain, Golfimbul, invaded the Northfarthing. During the battle, Bandobras defeated Golfimbul with a mighty blow that knocked off his head. Golfimbul's head flew through the air for 100 yards and dropped down a rabbit hole. Thus, according to Shire legend, inventing the game of Golf! You can gain your own measure of fame by participating in our Bullroarer Took Day Screenshot Contest. We�ll select a winner from each (two winners if we have qualifying solo and group entries in a category) and post them to our Bullroarer Took Day Screenshot Gallery on community.lotro-europe.com. We�ll include your name as well as the names of the participants, their server, and their Kinship if appropriate. *Screenshot Categories* We�ve broken the categories into two parts; individual and group. For any of the solo categories we�ll also accept a group photo, but for the group shots you�ll have to pull together some friends � it�s a party after all! Enter as many categories as you like. *Solo or Group shots* * Best toast * Wearin� the green.Best picture taken beneath Bullroarer Took�s statue *Group Shots* * Best party band - 3 or more people using the music system * Best party � 5 or more players in any housing area, city, or tavern/innMost dangerous party location � 5 or more people in the most dangerous party location you can find. The Bullroarer Took Day Screenshot contest runs from March 17th to March 22nd. Entries must be received by Codemasters by 11:59PM UK time (GMT) on Monday March 22, 2010. Image: http://www.codemasters.com/images/microsites/lotro/bullroarerTookAnn.jpg *Tips for Taking Screenshots* - The number pad or right mouse button can be used to adjust the camera angle - CTRL-P/Print Screen takes your screenshot - Screenshots are stored in My Documents/The Lord of the Rings Online - F12 will remove the UI, and N will remove floaty names *RULES:* To enter the Bullroarer Took Day Screenshot Contest, send your entry to lotrocompetition@codemasters.com with the subject line LOTRO Bullroarer Took Screenshot Contest. * All entries must be sent as email attachments in .jpg format. Filenames should include the entrant�s LOTRO forums name for identification. * If you are entering multiple categories or screenshots per category, each Screenshot must be submitted as a separate email. * All entries must include the player's name, e-mail address, primary player and/or forum name (if any), names of characters in the screenshot, and desired name(s) and Kinship to credit along with the player's server name. * All entries must be original and created and/or owned exclusively by the player submitting the screenshot. * The contest is open to registered players with an active account and current subscription. The contest begins on March 17th, 2010. Entries must be received by Codemasters by 11:59PM UK time (GMT) on Monday March 22, 2010. * Codemasters will announce the winners during the week of March 22, 2010.All decisions will be made by Codemasters. in its sole discretion and are final. Players who submit a winning entry may be required to execute an Assignment and Release. Failure to execute and return the Assignment and Release within the time frame specified may result in another entry being selected as winner. Include the following information with your submission: * Name: * Email: * Server: * Your Character Name: * Additional Name(s) to Credit: * Kinship to Credit:I accept the terms and conditions of the Bullroarer Took Day Screenshot Contest: YES Good luck! More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10531)

Characters of Middle-earth - The Lieutenant of Dol Guldur

(Mar 19, 10)

One of these Men was a great chieftain of the Easterlings. While his name has been forgotten by many, this king was a great tactician and conquered many of his neighbors. Read more about the Lieutenant of Dol Guldur (http://community.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10525&type=Characters of Middle Earth&pagename=gameinformation) in today�s content update. More... (http://www.lotro-europe.com/news.php?id=10526)

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)