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Played now for a few (reached level seven) before the server shutdown for maintenance and so far, the game doesn't really makes me want to play it that much. But still too early to complain. And, it was free, so nothing really to complain about too.

Will play a bit more when the servers going to return and see how it goes.

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uninstall the media booster thing after the install is complete, which will also allow you to remove the download files from your desktop. i'm not sure if the media boost bandwidth use gets reduced for lotro or not, but i did notice lag in other games during the time i had it installed after downloading and installing lotro. it runs hidden at start up but it can be found in programs and features.

Stopped playing this at the end of '09 - got rid of all my chars (had 3 level 65s) and a fair few alts. Tempting to start up again. How many EU players are there here? :) I used to be on Snowbourn when i played and it was a very populated server.

I tried playing this game, but the human starting area was so... boring that i quit after a few minutes. I have a feeling i would enjoy this game but i just can't stand the UI/action bar, and it seems no one has made huge mods to said bar even with LUA being released.

I tried playing this game, but the human starting area was so... boring that i quit after a few minutes. I have a feeling i would enjoy this game but i just can't stand the UI/action bar, and it seems no one has made huge mods to said bar even with LUA being released.

They reworked the intro and yeah, it just seems worse. The actual starting area is alright.

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