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Mattius · 12-23-2003, 07:42 AM

I have just read about a new game that is in production. It is an online game where you can go anywhere in middle earth.

You have to choose whether to play as a hobbit, dwarf, man or elf. It was not mentioned which time period the game will be based in but I would probably guess sometime in the third age.

Once you have chosen which race your individual will play as you can create what they look like, their skills etc etc.

Excellently every elf, man, dwarf and hobbit you meet will be another person playing on their PC.

Apparently the combat is supposedly looking good as well.

One last thing, the game is based on the books and is not a movie tie in so it won't be made by the mediocore EA Games.

Bad news is its not due till 2006...

Matt

Eöl · 12-23-2003, 07:46 AM

ultima online-ish then?

neat, but i stick to uo [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Phervasaion · 12-23-2003, 12:20 PM

Sounds cool. But, if you have a 56k modem like me its difficult to play online games due to lag and dissconections all the time. I may have cable by 2006 though [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] .

12-23-2003, 02:19 PM

Yea about 4 months ago I came across that and strated to jump for joy then i noticed the completion date. It looks very promising as you said and I anticipate it greatly.

Mattius · 01-04-2004, 03:54 PM

Yeah my PC lacks both style and grace but I am hoping to buy a laptop some time this year.

So who would you choose to play as? Elf, dwarf, hobbit or man? Personally Rohan has always been a favourite of mine so I would have to become a Rider of Rohan.

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:16 PM January 04, 2004: Message edited by: Mattius ]

DarkRose · 01-04-2004, 07:38 PM

Yes, I'm excited about it! It seems a bit like Everquest or something like that, actually. Looks great and has promise. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

I think I'd play an elf, although being a little hobbit would be quite fun. It's too bad you can't play an orc, though. That would certainly be interesting, no? :P

I think you can sign up for the testing of it. My brother signed us up, I believe.

Phervasaion · 01-05-2004, 02:24 PM

I would play as a Ranger if they had them but im not sure. If they didnt i would also choose a Rider of Rohan.

Finwe · 01-05-2004, 02:44 PM

I'll probably be an Elf (big surprise!), but did it say anything about areas that races were from? For example, could you choose to be an Elf from Lothlorien, as opposed to an Elf from Rivendell?

lore_master · 01-05-2004, 05:11 PM

i beleive this is made by the company that produces Everquest, and Worlds of Warcraft, but i agree it does look pretty promising

a lot of companys have started comeing out with mmorpg(masivly multiplayer online role playing games) but almost none have come close to Everquest. but this ones looks like it has promise.

Oroaranion · 01-06-2004, 03:02 PM

I must say that the Rohirrim have always been my favourites, akthough most people think they are useless. Other than they I would have to be a Ranger of Ithilien, because Faramir is so cool.

Failivrin · 01-06-2004, 03:06 PM

I would be either an Elf or a Ranger.

Aragorn2002 · 01-10-2004, 10:20 PM

I read a review for it in my PC Gamer a while ago. It looks like it's going to be pretty fun, and the grapichs are very impressive.
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Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 · 01-11-2004, 05:39 AM

I would be an Elf [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Would you have to pay to be able to play it? I don't know much about online games. Also, I'm pretty useless at this kind of thing because I get so terrified by the baddies and panic...and die. So, um yeah... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Aragorn2002 · 01-11-2004, 08:57 AM

I think you're going to have to pay to play. I'm not sure though, I find the game's site and post it here.

Edit: Heres the site. Middle Earth Online

Edit: I also found out that it isn't coming out in 2006, it's coming out in late 2004.

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Mattius · 01-12-2004, 04:18 PM

Woo Woo!

And to the person who asked, you can choose which region your character comes from, so you could be an elf of Mirkwood, Rivendell, Lorien or the Grey Havens.

Aragorn2002 · 01-12-2004, 04:40 PM

yah, I really like the Idea of being able to buy houses, very cool.
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lore_master · 01-12-2004, 05:08 PM

yes you would have to pay either a fee to sign up, a monthly fee, or both.

probably a monthly fee, which would probably be like around 14 to 18 dollars

but i'm not sure

Elven Hunter · 07-10-2004, 08:34 PM

I have already tried MMORPG's like ragnarok and MU. As a gamer, I expect it to have good graphics like World of Warcraft and FFXI where you need to team up with other characters to do quests. If I were to play it I would be a hobbit. It would be fun kicking monsters' butts with a midget character.

I can't wait for the game to be released.

The Perky Ent · 07-25-2004, 12:02 PM

Wow! Can you ask for a better game. There's also a game comming out, The battle for Middle Earth, but that only coves battles, but it's also incredibly awesoem. This looks really kewl!

InklingElf · 07-28-2004, 11:38 PM

I read about it last year -- it looks great. I'd warn you about the price of the package though -- it doesn't look pretty.

But that's just me.

Isowen · 08-03-2004, 12:27 PM

I hope to play on that when it comes out. There is something similar to that called runescape (though not as good because its not lotr) If you like fantasy computer games, its good. I can't wait for it to come out!!!! I think I'll be an elf.......

12-23-2003, 07:42 AM	#1
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Middle Earth Online I have just read about a new game that is in production. It is an online game where you can go anywhere in middle earth. You have to choose whether to play as a hobbit, dwarf, man or elf. It was not mentioned which time period the game will be based in but I would probably guess sometime in the third age. Once you have chosen which race your individual will play as you can create what they look like, their skills etc etc. Excellently every elf, man, dwarf and hobbit you meet will be another person playing on their PC. Apparently the combat is supposedly looking good as well. One last thing, the game is based on the books and is not a movie tie in so it won't be made by the mediocore EA Games. Bad news is its not due till 2006... Matt __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

12-23-2003, 07:46 AM	#2
Eöl Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nan Elmoth Posts: 35	ultima online-ish then? neat, but i stick to uo [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ '...though we part here for ever, and I shall not look on your white walls again,from you and from me a new star shall arise' -Huor

12-23-2003, 12:20 PM	#3
Phervasaion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The wilderness of Middle-Earth Posts: 306	Sounds cool. But, if you have a 56k modem like me its difficult to play online games due to lag and dissconections all the time. I may have cable by 2006 though [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] . __________________ Phervasaion

01-04-2004, 03:54 PM	#5
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Yeah my PC lacks both style and grace but I am hoping to buy a laptop some time this year. So who would you choose to play as? Elf, dwarf, hobbit or man? Personally Rohan has always been a favourite of mine so I would have to become a Rider of Rohan. <font size=1 color=339966>[ 5:16 PM January 04, 2004: Message edited by: Mattius ] __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

01-04-2004, 07:38 PM	#6
DarkRose Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sauron's Garden Posts: 157	Yes, I'm excited about it! It seems a bit like Everquest or something like that, actually. Looks great and has promise. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] I think I'd play an elf, although being a little hobbit would be quite fun. It's too bad you can't play an orc, though. That would certainly be interesting, no? :P I think you can sign up for the testing of it. My brother signed us up, I believe. __________________ "All rivers go to the sea, yet never does the sea become full."

12-23-2003, 02:19 PM	#4
HaldirHD Guest Posts: n/a	Yea about 4 months ago I came across that and strated to jump for joy then i noticed the completion date. It looks very promising as you said and I anticipate it greatly.

01-05-2004, 02:24 PM	#7
Phervasaion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The wilderness of Middle-Earth Posts: 306	I would play as a Ranger if they had them but im not sure. If they didnt i would also choose a Rider of Rohan. __________________ Phervasaion

01-05-2004, 02:44 PM	#8
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	I'll probably be an Elf (big surprise!), but did it say anything about areas that races were from? For example, could you choose to be an Elf from Lothlorien, as opposed to an Elf from Rivendell? __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

01-05-2004, 05:11 PM	#9
lore_master Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Valhalla Posts: 116	i beleive this is made by the company that produces Everquest, and Worlds of Warcraft, but i agree it does look pretty promising a lot of companys have started comeing out with mmorpg(masivly multiplayer online role playing games) but almost none have come close to Everquest. but this ones looks like it has promise. __________________ As you go the way of life, you will see a great chasm. Jump. It is not as wide as you think

01-06-2004, 03:02 PM	#10
Oroaranion Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 94	I must say that the Rohirrim have always been my favourites, akthough most people think they are useless. Other than they I would have to be a Ranger of Ithilien, because Faramir is so cool. __________________ I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!

01-06-2004, 03:06 PM	#11
Failivrin Wight Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: England Posts: 201	I would be either an Elf or a Ranger. __________________ no one in particular

01-10-2004, 10:20 PM	#12
Aragorn2002 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: US Posts: 91	I read a review for it in my PC Gamer a while ago. It looks like it's going to be pretty fun, and the grapichs are very impressive. ________ *** Tight Last edited by Aragorn2002; 04-15-2011 at 03:12 AM.

01-11-2004, 05:39 AM	#13
Elentári_O_Most_Mighty_1 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Up a tree somewhere in Caras Galadhon...or England Posts: 364	I would be an Elf [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Would you have to pay to be able to play it? I don't know much about online games. Also, I'm pretty useless at this kind of thing because I get so terrified by the baddies and panic...and die. So, um yeah... [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ '"Forweg can lead you no longer; for he is dead...I slew him...I will govern this fellowship now, or leave it." "As it was when he joined us, so it is again. He kills to make room."'

01-11-2004, 08:57 AM	#14
Aragorn2002 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: US Posts: 91	I think you're going to have to pay to play. I'm not sure though, I find the game's site and post it here. Edit: Heres the site. Middle Earth Online Edit: I also found out that it isn't coming out in 2006, it's coming out in late 2004. <font size=1 color=339966>[ 4:31 PM January 11, 2004: Message edited by: Aragorn2002 ] ________ Health Injuries &Amp; Problems Advice Last edited by Aragorn2002; 04-15-2011 at 03:13 AM.

01-12-2004, 04:18 PM	#15
Mattius Soul of Fire Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of Steel Posts: 666	Woo Woo! And to the person who asked, you can choose which region your character comes from, so you could be an elf of Mirkwood, Rivendell, Lorien or the Grey Havens. __________________ A problem shared is a problem halved, so is your problem really yours or just half of someone else's?

01-12-2004, 04:40 PM	#16
Aragorn2002 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: US Posts: 91	yah, I really like the Idea of being able to buy houses, very cool. ________ Medical marajuana wellness dispensories. ca. Last edited by Aragorn2002; 04-15-2011 at 03:13 AM.

01-12-2004, 05:08 PM	#17
lore_master Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Valhalla Posts: 116	yes you would have to pay either a fee to sign up, a monthly fee, or both. probably a monthly fee, which would probably be like around 14 to 18 dollars but i'm not sure __________________ As you go the way of life, you will see a great chasm. Jump. It is not as wide as you think

07-10-2004, 08:34 PM	#18
Elven Hunter Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28	I have already tried MMORPG's like ragnarok and MU. As a gamer, I expect it to have good graphics like World of Warcraft and FFXI where you need to team up with other characters to do quests. If I were to play it I would be a hobbit. It would be fun kicking monsters' butts with a midget character. I can't wait for the game to be released.

07-25-2004, 12:02 PM	#19
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Wow! Can you ask for a better game. There's also a game comming out, The battle for Middle Earth, but that only coves battles, but it's also incredibly awesoem. This looks really kewl! __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-28-2004, 11:38 PM	#20
InklingElf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 402	I read about it last year -- it looks great. I'd warn you about the price of the package though -- it doesn't look pretty. But that's just me.

08-03-2004, 12:27 PM	#21
Isowen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The blackened depths Posts: 86	I hope to play on that when it comes out. There is something similar to that called runescape (though not as good because its not lotr) If you like fantasy computer games, its good. I can't wait for it to come out!!!! I think I'll be an elf....... __________________ I hope Butterbur sends this promptly. A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber -room: Thing wanted always burried, If he forgets, I shall roast him.