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[LOTRO] Because your MoM was never this much fun!

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  • Simon MoonSimon Moon Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Corvus wrote: »
    Haven't had that one, but I do occasionally get the game failing to launch after I put in my password and hit "connect"

    Do you run Vista? And does it always work the second time you run it? If so, it's a known issue, has been for quite a while, and probably won't get fixed anytime soon. You can circumvent it by always switching to windowed mode before quitting, as then the game will start in windowed mode next time you run it, which avoids whatever conflict causes the failure to launch.

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  • LackadaisicalLackadaisical Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I finished installing it. It's updated, and now i'm running into an issue. I tell it to start, I select a server and click connect. The screen flashes black, goes back out to windows, flashes again, and then it closes.

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  • AldoAldo Hippo Hooray Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I finished installing it. It's updated, and now i'm running into an issue. I tell it to start, I select a server and click connect. The screen flashes black, goes back out to windows, flashes again, and then it closes.
    Also on Vista? If so, start the launcher back up again and then it works. Do not ask what arcane powers are in place here.

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  • CorvusCorvus . VancouverRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Simon Moon wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Haven't had that one, but I do occasionally get the game failing to launch after I put in my password and hit "connect"

    Do you run Vista? And does it always work the second time you run it? If so, it's a known issue, has been for quite a while, and probably won't get fixed anytime soon. You can circumvent it by always switching to windowed mode before quitting, as then the game will start in windowed mode next time you run it, which avoids whatever conflict causes the failure to launch.

    Yeah, I'm on Vista. And it does always work the second time. It doesnt happen all that often though.

    Corvus on
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  • Rodent242Rodent242 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Corvus wrote: »
    Simon Moon wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Haven't had that one, but I do occasionally get the game failing to launch after I put in my password and hit "connect"

    Do you run Vista? And does it always work the second time you run it? If so, it's a known issue, has been for quite a while, and probably won't get fixed anytime soon. You can circumvent it by always switching to windowed mode before quitting, as then the game will start in windowed mode next time you run it, which avoids whatever conflict causes the failure to launch.

    Yeah, I'm on Vista. And it does always work the second time. It doesnt happen all that often though.

    Another way to get around it is to run the game in windowed mode. I often prefer it since people keep sending me IM's and alt-tabbing can get annoying.

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  • CorvusCorvus . VancouverRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Rodent242 wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Simon Moon wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Haven't had that one, but I do occasionally get the game failing to launch after I put in my password and hit "connect"

    Do you run Vista? And does it always work the second time you run it? If so, it's a known issue, has been for quite a while, and probably won't get fixed anytime soon. You can circumvent it by always switching to windowed mode before quitting, as then the game will start in windowed mode next time you run it, which avoids whatever conflict causes the failure to launch.

    Yeah, I'm on Vista. And it does always work the second time. It doesnt happen all that often though.

    Another way to get around it is to run the game in windowed mode. I often prefer it since people keep sending me IM's and alt-tabbing can get annoying.

    Whenever I switch to windowed mode, and open up the full map, I almost invariably close the whole game by accident by clicking the wrong X.

    Corvus on
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  • Rodent242Rodent242 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Corvus wrote: »
    Rodent242 wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Simon Moon wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Haven't had that one, but I do occasionally get the game failing to launch after I put in my password and hit "connect"

    Do you run Vista? And does it always work the second time you run it? If so, it's a known issue, has been for quite a while, and probably won't get fixed anytime soon. You can circumvent it by always switching to windowed mode before quitting, as then the game will start in windowed mode next time you run it, which avoids whatever conflict causes the failure to launch.

    Yeah, I'm on Vista. And it does always work the second time. It doesnt happen all that often though.

    Another way to get around it is to run the game in windowed mode. I often prefer it since people keep sending me IM's and alt-tabbing can get annoying.

    Whenever I switch to windowed mode, and open up the full map, I almost invariably close the whole game by accident by clicking the wrong X.

    See, I just use the M key.

    Edit: Lesson here is. Don't be a clicker.

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  • GoodKingJayIIIGoodKingJayIII They wanna get my gold on the ceilingRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Rodent242 wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Rodent242 wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Simon Moon wrote: »
    Corvus wrote: »
    Haven't had that one, but I do occasionally get the game failing to launch after I put in my password and hit "connect"

    Do you run Vista? And does it always work the second time you run it? If so, it's a known issue, has been for quite a while, and probably won't get fixed anytime soon. You can circumvent it by always switching to windowed mode before quitting, as then the game will start in windowed mode next time you run it, which avoids whatever conflict causes the failure to launch.

    Yeah, I'm on Vista. And it does always work the second time. It doesnt happen all that often though.

    Another way to get around it is to run the game in windowed mode. I often prefer it since people keep sending me IM's and alt-tabbing can get annoying.

    Whenever I switch to windowed mode, and open up the full map, I almost invariably close the whole game by accident by clicking the wrong X.

    See, I just use the M key.

    Edit: Lesson here is. Don't be a clicker.

    If you can't play an MMO without a mouse, you're doing it wrong.*

    *unless this MMO is heavily focused on pvp. Then you need a mouse.

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  • RaynagaRaynaga Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Level 42, and I have more legendary traits than I can equip!

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    Poor, poor March of the Ents. You will sit, dusty and unused.

    For two and a half more levels.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Updating the trial client as we speak.

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  • Triple BTriple B Bastard of the North MARegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    So file this under "That was a fucking horrible idea, Turbine, and you should be slapped": Since I was just freeping, I can't log in to creep for 2 hours. I'm sure they have their reasons, but that doesn't make it any less retarded.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    So, I'm currently at 192% game patched.
    Whaaaaat?
    Edit: Ah fuck. I downloaded the EU client.
    Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang.

    Rizzi on
  • blindside044blindside044 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Triple B wrote: »
    So file this under "That was a fucking horrible idea, Turbine, and you should be slapped": Since I was just freeping, I can't log in to creep for 2 hours. I'm sure they have their reasons, but that doesn't make it any less retarded.

    hmm.. I never knew that was the case, but I think it's a good idea if you really think about it. But 2hrs might be a little too much; an hour might be better.
    Rizzi wrote: »
    So, I'm currently at 192% game patched.
    Whaaaaat?
    Edit: Ah fuck. I downloaded the EU client.
    Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang.

    :P ...and that screwed up percent is "normal", don't pay attention that, watch the #/# instead.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Redownloading the US client now.
    If this actually runs on my pc I'm totally gonna subscribe.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I am tempted to resub with this 29.99 for 3 months deal still going. Enjoyed what I played of my Warden when I got MoM, got up to around 20 on Landroval, but how active is the PA guild at this point?

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Is this all I'd need to buy to start an actual account?
    It's like.. $12 Australian. Seems a bit too cheap to be everything..

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  • blindside044blindside044 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Rizzi wrote: »
    Is this all I'd need to buy to start an actual account?
    It's like.. $12 Australian. Seems a bit too cheap to be everything..

    yep

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Blimey.
    That's dirt cheap.

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  • LilithiumLilithium __BANNED USERS regular
    edited May 2009
    I am your shepherd. I will guide you into Middle-Earth, and would dare not lead you astray.

    Lilithium on
    What's that ringing? Ting-ting-a-linging in my head~? Oh, you're always there, making me whole. You're always waiting up for me. You're my first kiss, ever so pure, and ever so defiling, once lost, can never be the same. Fuck me. Violate me. Deny me.
  • LackadaisicalLackadaisical Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    What exactly is the point of "freeping?" I tried it when I hit level 10, couldn't find anyone else and ended up dying to a 60 burglar. Are their any bonuses? (Aside from the small number of destiny points per monster kill?)

    Also, what exactly are destiny points for--granted, I saw the buy screen--but none of those temporary abilities seemed at all worth while. Am I missing something?

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    mrt144 wrote: »
    Sandra Lee and Rachel Ray raped food.
  • freakish lightfreakish light butterdick jones and his heavenly asshole machineRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    eelektrik wrote: »
    I am tempted to resub with this 29.99 for 3 months deal still going. Enjoyed what I played of my Warden when I got MoM, got up to around 20 on Landroval, but how active is the PA guild at this point?

    Very. A lot of people jumped on that deal.
    What exactly is the point of "freeping?" I tried it when I hit level 10, couldn't find anyone else and ended up dying to a 60 burglar. Are their any bonuses? (Aside from the small number of destiny points per monster kill?)

    Also, what exactly are destiny points for--granted, I saw the buy screen--but none of those temporary abilities seemed at all worth while. Am I missing something?

    If you're on the monster side it's called creeping, cause creeps are monsters and freeps are Free Peoples of Middle-Earth. Never tried it, personally, but the idea is to generally hang around in groups so you don't get solo-stomped.

    Destiny points are hugely useful for two abilities: 1) Rested XP and 2) Clearing Dread after you Revive yourself and there's no minstrel or captain around to take it off for you.

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  • blindside044blindside044 Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    What exactly is the point of "freeping?" I tried it when I hit level 10, couldn't find anyone else and ended up dying to a 60 burglar. Are their any bonuses? (Aside from the small number of destiny points per monster kill?)

    Also, what exactly are destiny points for--granted, I saw the buy screen--but none of those temporary abilities seemed at all worth while. Am I missing something?

    It's kind of hard... and boring to go solo on a creep. Some servers have a creep vent channel, ask in /ooc if there is one, join it and there will be people will be talking about where all the action is going on and whatnot.... and thats when you usually can get into a raid. Or just ask in /ooc if there is a raid open that you can join. Or, sometimes, freep kins go creeping together.

    There are different points on the map that you can capture. Capturing all or most of the points gives your side some buff.

    For freeps, I assume you see what you can purchase with destiny points and I too find it to be not worth it. But for creeps, you purchase all your traits and skills with destiny points. :)

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    What's a good class/race to start off as? My download is nearly finished.

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  • dojangodojango Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    well, all the answers are going to be a little subjective without knowing what you personally are interested in. Especially with regards to class.

    As for races, well, dwarves rule, elves drool. Hobbits and men are OK.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Can I get a referal or something?

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Holy fuck this game is gorgeous.

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  • WrenWren ninja_bird Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I forget, where do I get rain of thorns for the hunter? don't remember seeing a book I could use on the AH. already have press onward and bard's arrow

    Wren on
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  • YathrinYathrin Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Anyone in there mid-teens want to give me a hand with Othrongroth tonight? I should be on between 5-6 PST.

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  • DogDog Registered User, Administrator, Vanilla Staff admin
    edited May 2009
    I made my way back to bree hoping that Dabble would catch up to that point before you logged off, but I'll try and get home by that time to help you out again.

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  • A Dabble Of TheloniusA Dabble Of Thelonius It has been a doozy of a dayRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I'm on chapter 11 of book 1 now!

    Best way to reach me if I'm not ingame is through steam. SteamID Talon Valdez.

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  • CorvusCorvus . VancouverRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Rizzi wrote: »
    What's a good class/race to start off as? My download is nearly finished.

    I've been playing for , uh, six weeks or so, and Hunter is a good starting class, but there is also a shit ton of hunters around. However, I love it as a new player, as its very solo friendly, and being able to teleport to various towns is fucking awesome.

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  • AshdrakeAshdrake Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Goddamn you all. You assholes made me go out and buy anouther mmorg :x

    Side note, just wow on the quest writing. I find myself caring less about the rewards and more about reading the next piece.

    At some point I will put out a guild request, but it will be after I decide what I am going to end up maining. I am trying a champ atm but sounds like they are pretty well represented. Burglars are sounding damn sexy though, hairy barefeets and all :winky:

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    I hunt monsters because I need weapons. I need weapons because I hunt monsters.
  • DogDog Registered User, Administrator, Vanilla Staff admin
    edited May 2009
    Dwarf minstrels are fantastic

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I find it hilarious how good the game looks, and how well it runs on my pc, compared to Warhammer.
    Also, could someone explain to me what the little orb next to my attack bar is for?

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  • freakish lightfreakish light butterdick jones and his heavenly asshole machineRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Rizzi wrote: »
    I find it hilarious how good the game looks, and how well it runs on my pc, compared to Warhammer.
    Also, could someone explain to me what the little orb next to my attack bar is for?

    The one that says, on mouseover, auto attack mode? That's the sword hits in between abilities. When you click that one you put your weapons away. I think.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    Ah ok. I wasn't sure what the heck it was doing when I clicked it.

    Rizzi on
  • freakish lightfreakish light butterdick jones and his heavenly asshole machineRegistered User regular
    edited May 2009
    I think I'll actually play some tomorrow. I've been so busy with work and being sick lately that I haven't had the time or inclination to log in.

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  • DogDog Registered User, Administrator, Vanilla Staff admin
    edited May 2009
    Is there a way to export your UI settings from character to character? Really don't feel like setting everything on the minstrel up when I already had it the way I liked on my burg.

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  • RizziRizzi Sydney, Australia.Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    How does the Monster PvP work? It's very confusing.

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  • DanMachDanMach Registered User regular
    edited May 2009
    So I downloaded the game again last night and restarted my account.. wow I missed it. I haven't REALLY played a lot since the first few months it opened. I had a brief stint last year, but I missed my LRM.

    Which brings me to my question, are LRM's in demand?? Has a lot changed for them role wise? It use to be we were crowd control/debuff/Mana battery + whatever the group was missing... DPS/Back up healer/Good looking old man with awesome sword & staff combo.

    I played around a bit last night and it seemed like nothing really has changed. However, that was all solo.

    Anyways.. 45 LRM Brandywine. Good times :)

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