LOTRO Reporter Podcast

Cari and Layanor talk about World Transfers, PAX, and how unobservant Cari can be. Oh and there were lots of new buttons to push this week.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Legendary Weapons PVMP – New Map is dead Epic Battles Cari Mac – Quested in Gondor and stuff News…

Cari and Layanor talk about World Transfers, PAX, and how unobservant Cari can be. Oh and there were lots of new buttons to push this week.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Legendary Weapons PVMP – New Map is dead Epic Battles Cari Mac – Quested in Gondor and stuff News Transfers Began 8/19 for the remaining worlds – The they turned them off again https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7427608#post7427608 With the patch that has gone live this morning, we have made transfers available to players moving between the following worlds. We will be starting with opening the remaining EU world transfers this morning and then will move to remaining US worlds this afternoon. EU: Laurelin, Gwaihir, Sirannon, Evernight, Belegaer US: Brandywine (off world only), Gladden, Landroval, Crickhollow, Arkenstone Transfers between these worlds will be free until October 1st. Transfers to Brandywine are currently not available, but we do intend to make them available in the coming months. We will be opening transfers off of the closing worlds starting in the next few weeks based off the performance of this initial set. For details and FAQ regarding the new transfer process and world closures, please see the following article: https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/world-transfers We will give at least 30 days of free moves to Brandywine once it is available for transfers on to it from the other remaining US worlds, as we are doing with the other servers. As for timeline, rough estimate is Fall. The new hardware is in build out stage now, but it is not a short process and a number of factors could affect timelines on it being ready to go. World Transfers Phase 2 https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7422806#post7422806 We are moving onto the second phase of testing the world transfer service. Note that your participation here aids us in making world transfers a seamless process, however you are NOT required to participate in any Bullroarer tests. This time around, we want to test only transfers (not confounded by copies to Bullroarer) so: Tomorrow (Tuesday 8/11) we will bring Bullroarer down for an update. During that time we will turn off copies to Bullroarer and wipe the Bullroarer database. When Bullroarer comes back up tomorrow, you will be able to transfer anything already on Palantir back to Bullroarer. You will also be able to create new characters on Bullroarer and transfer them to Palantir and back. You will not be able to copy characters from the live servers. The Eyes & Guard tavern will be open to aid in creating new characters on Bullroarer. Phase 3 https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7427204#post7427204 Patch Notes Update 16.4 https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7427434#post7427434 General The Osgiliath Song-protector’s Armour Piercing Cry cooldown reduction set bonus no longer stacks with the Hytbold Skald or Lesser Skjald of the West sets. Upon logging in, players should receive their World Consolidation Giftboxes. Cosmetic Weapons Players should no longer be able to see two overlapping shields after performing an emote. Cosmetic items should now reappear properly after performing an emote. Burglar cosmetic weapons should no longer stay appear stealthed in combat. Two

  Cari is joined once again by Layanor. We talk abut what’s up in the LOTRO worlds, and how Imbuing can be confusing.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Cari Mac – Imbued Weapons Quested in Gondor and stuff   News Kinship Transfer Guide https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/kinship-transfer-guide 16.3 Release Notes https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7415353#post7415353 There is…

  Cari is joined once again by Layanor. We talk abut what’s up in the LOTRO worlds, and how Imbuing can be confusing.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Cari Mac – Imbued Weapons Quested in Gondor and stuff   News Kinship Transfer Guide https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/kinship-transfer-guide 16.3 Release Notes https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7415353#post7415353 There is a new launcher based transfer service for character and account item transfers. This service will be turned on slowly over the next several weeks. You can find more information on our website: Premium and VIP players have been awarded 2 extra character slots Tentative Summer Schedule August 14-16 : Buried Treasure 21-23 : Lootbox Weekend 28 – 30 : 25% Skirmish Mark Boost Community Letter from Kevin: So listening to the podcast the other day, and you started talking about Tremors, which you guys know how much I love that movie. And not just that movie, but many many classic movies, which brings me to the point of this letter. Me and my brothers tend to communicate in a manner that averages about 5 billion movie quotes per conversational topic. And I’m lucky enough to lead a kin that I discovered loves movie quotes as well. One of my favorite things to do in-game is to blend a movie reference into something I or my fellowship is doing. I seem to use Tremors for many of the quotes, such as: “Watch out, those Glow Worms have a good 6 foot reach!” “Could you. Shut. Up.” (used whenever I’m talking to my brother) “So you’re telling me he just sat up there, and died of poison?” (used when someone uses a bleed of some sort on an enemy) “You’re hung up, I tell you, you’re gonna burn the clutch!” (used when someone complains about lag)   Other movies that get quoted a lot is Aliens. “Game over, man, game over! Now what are we supposed to do?” (used when we fail and instance) This one is a personal favorite.  When some has a skill cooldown (like Rally!), and they say they have 2 minutes left on the cooldown, I’ll jump in and say “2 minutes? Hey, man, I don’t wanna rain on your parade, but we’re not gonna last 2 seconds!”   Total Recall has a few good ones: “Get your *bleep* to Galtrev” (censored for language). “Hey, man, I got 5 alts to feed!”   This next example only worked once, and it was when I tried a new strategy in the Deeping Wall raid. We didn’t do so well overall, and loot wasn’t great. Someone asked “What are we were doing next?” right as Aragorn was calling out to clear the wall, and I shouted “Wiping this raid…. WITH NO SURVIVORS”. then half the raid exploded on the wall. It was classic.   Wayne’s World has some good ones too: “Wait up, guys, I landed on my keys” (used when I am falling behind in warbands. extra awesome if I’ve recently gotten a sturdy key as a drop) Ok, this letter is almost done, but i want to share a great story where I wove an epic Wayne’s World 2 quote in. I had just recently filled a Deeping Wall raid, and had just begun giving people their rolls and jobs. My speech went like this (names have been changed):   “Alright, ladies and gentlemen. It takes three people to run this raid: one on the wall, and two for the sidequests. One man alone cannot do this. Dave and Gary, you will run the sidequest teams. Milton, you are my liaison between the sidequest teams and Kyle’s wall team which includes myself on the catapults. To the left and right of the catapults are the machine-gun nests, belt-fed M-60 Brow

Cari is joined by Chris during the main part of this episode. We get a little bit excited. Then Cari gets a chance to talk to Athena and Andy at Turbine about the upcoming world changes, Minas Tirith, and the the new hardware. Audio Version: What We Did in Game Chris – Ding 100! Weatherstock…

Cari is joined by Chris during the main part of this episode. We get a little bit excited. Then Cari gets a chance to talk to Athena and Andy at Turbine about the upcoming world changes, Minas Tirith, and the the new hardware. Audio Version: What We Did in Game Chris – Ding 100! Weatherstock Cari Mac – Weatherstock Survived the Bounce House 5k Summer Festival News World Closure Announcement https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/world-closure-announcement https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/world-transfers Down from 29 worlds to 5 US and 5 EU On October 1st, transfers between the remaining ten will once again become paid, however transfers off of the impacted worlds will remain free indefinitely. After the start of the new year you will no longer be able to play on the impacted worlds. You will still be able to see the worlds, and the characters and shared account items will remain available for migration to a remaining world indefinitely.   Cosmetic Weapons Dev Diary https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/cosmetic-weapons   Bingo Boffin Gone Missing https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7410266#post7410266 The server reset upset Bingo greatly. They are working to fix Tentative Summer Schedule August 7-9 : Hobnanigans 14-16 : Buried Treasure 21-23 : Lootbox Weekend 28 – 30 : 25% Skirmish Mark Boost Did You Know Interview with: Athena, Executive Producer Lord of the Rings Online Andy, Community Manager, Lord of the Rings Online Community Weatherstock VII July 25th Streamed the concert 945 people. More than last year Lonely Mountain Band Cup The Remediators The Rolling Kegs Starlight Free People’s Choice The Remediators The Rolling Kegs Die Miesterbarden von Bree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMbFTGMGdS8   Middle Earth Lore https://youtu.be/9lvC2bNplsg   Harnkegger Games Ever at your service, Kandral of Durin’s Folk harnkeggergames.simplesite.com Contact Information Email: lotro.reporter@gmail.com Twitter:@lotroreporter Facebook:LOTRO Reporter Voicemail: 616-666-6778 YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork www.lotroreporter.com www.twitch.tv/mmoreporter   Cari  Twitter: @thecarimac Layanor  Twitter: @Layanor Our sponsors:  

  Cari and Layanor talk about Update 16.2, lag on Brandywine, and Bounce Houses.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Did PVMP Level 30 on Landy Cari Mac – Patched LOTRO Went on Vacation to Colorado News Update 16.2 Launched https://www.lotro.com/en/New-to-LOTRO-Store https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-162?utm_source=Launcher&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=20150720 Note says available for free to VIP. https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7404279#post7404279 Dev…

  Cari and Layanor talk about Update 16.2, lag on Brandywine, and Bounce Houses.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Did PVMP Level 30 on Landy Cari Mac – Patched LOTRO Went on Vacation to Colorado News Update 16.2 Launched https://www.lotro.com/en/New-to-LOTRO-Store https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/update-162?utm_source=Launcher&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=20150720 Note says available for free to VIP. https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7404279#post7404279 Dev Diary Ballad of Bingo Boffin https://www.lotro.com/en/game/articles/episodic-content-developer-diary Tentative Summer Schedule July 3 – 5 : Hobnanigans 22 – August 5 : Summer festival August 7-9 : Hobnanigans 14-16 : Buried Treasure 21-23 : Lootbox Weekend 28 – 30 : 25% Skirmish Mark Boost Community Weatherstock VII July 25th Pre Weatherstock Concerts are going on https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?570502-LANDROVAL-WEATHERSTOCK-VII-Concert-Series-LIVE-streaming http://lotroartists.com/ Bouncy Castle http://www.thegreatinflatablerace.com/ Contact Information Email: lotro.reporter@gmail.com Twitter:@lotroreporter Facebook:LOTRO Reporter Voicemail: 616-666-6778 or the widget on the right side of the screen when you visit the site. YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork www.lotroreporter.com www.twitch.tv/mmoreporter   Cari  Twitter: @thecarimac Layanor  Twitter: @Layanor Our sponsors:  

  Audio Version:   This week, we ditch Cari, and get Draculetta and DJ Pimp Daddy on the show! We talk about things we did in game, some small news that came out from Turbine, and break down into random insanity very often.     What We Did in Game   Draculetta Meneldor – Drac…

Cari and Layanor talk about the new PvMP area on Bullroarer. Layanor is not happy you can kill things with flowers. Cari is happy there may be frying pans as cosmetic weapons.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Epic Battles   Cari Mac – Questing in Ringlo Vale Moved to the…

Cari and Layanor are back this week. Layanor is not excited at all about the possibility of cosmetic weapons.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game   Layanor – Started – War in the North – Barrow Downs Cari Mac – Festival Inn League Quests There’s a new stage at the festival grounds. Survey…

Cari and Layanor talk about the festival, and E3 announcements.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Festival Started – War in the North Cari Mac – Festival Inn League Quests   News Fraud Protection FAQ https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7386083#post7386083 Update 16.1.1 Patch Notes https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7385275#post7385275 We have fixed an issue with radar that was causing…

  Cari and Laynor talk about Imbuing your items, Bob the server’s secret plans to take down Turbine, and the closure of Infinite Crisis. Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Cari Mac –   News Phones Closed on 6/4 https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7376675#post7376675 Looking into Multi Using IXP Runes https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7376651#post7376651 Login Servers Down https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7376651#post7376651 Bob…

  Cari and Layanor talk about the Summer Producer letter. There is supposed to be a PvMP map. Tune in to hear what Layanor thinks.   Audio Version: What We Did in Game Layanor – Epic Battles Cari Mac – PaizoCon Tabletop RPG’s galore Some Dol Amroth Questing News Summer Producer’s Letter https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthread.php?&postid=7371957#post7371957 New PvMP…

Cari and Layanor had a slow week in LOTRO. It kind of matched the news that came out. Be prepared for a really quick show.   Audio Version:   What We Did in Game Layanor – Out of town Cari Mac – I went to the beach   News The Tolkien Professor is joining the…