What makes you happy in Lotro?

[Oldwiley]

For me its mostly the scenery.

Even quest repetition on alts and instances is a bit "offset" by middle earth itself.

Nice escapist environment after a hard day.

[Amorey]

The music, the wonderful people I met over the years , the story, I love the fact it feels like 'home' , my server, all the memories, hobbits, the Yule festival, my ponies, Rivendell at night, meeting Frodo , feeling part of the epic quest , Bingo's quests every week, hobbits ( again ) ....I think there is more I may come back later

[Roberto_the_First]

Depends on the day. Sometimes I just grind slayer deeds and I'm happy as a clam in mud. Sometimes I go through the quests and read the words, fully, even though I've done them a dozen times before.

Sometimes it's sitting in Bree listening to impromptu concerts.

Duo-ing skirmishes with my BFF was one of my highlights, but life has intervened, and our schedules don't mesh any more. Now I has a sad.

[Erennor]

Very good thread. This is the type of forum threads I wish we would see here far more often. So I thank you for starting this.


Like for many others, merely to be able to step with a character into an online visual recreation of Tolkien's world was a long wish that came true. Apart from that, I love the Laurelin server. It is the main reason my enthusiasm into this game was greatly rekindled many years ago when I first started to learn more and more about its different nature and community, and then experienced it for myself. I say not that it has no flaws, nay. But as many others, I am far more content on that server, and it gives much more reason to log in to the game. This is all in a very brief form, there are many things one could talk/share about it, and for those interested, there is even an essay written about this server. It is my forum signature below.

Apart from the world and the server, the timeless story of The Lord of the Rings, and of course the lore. The music for the game is also worth mentioning. Shadows of Angmar, Mines of Moria, and Riders of Rohan (and I think, Mirkwood too) are all blessed with the skill and quality of Chance Thomas (though I love the music we got for Minas Tirith; it seems to me on the same level, or at least almost so). All that music that people love, such as the one that plays in Trollshaws, in Rivendell, at the Walls of Moria, in Lothlorien, and in Rohan, are his creations for the game. Would that he was still working for LotRO. Ah..

In brief, the World, the story, the lore, the Laurelin server and its community, Middle-earth role play, and the music.

[Pontin_Finnberry]

What i like in Lotro is to explore and look at he nice scenery game has i feel like i find something new when explore i like to find little stuff from the lore you can see, but its also the other players i met and some I've been talking to since day 1 when i started, and my kinship which i love, also its fun to do some raiding/instance once in awhile

[HardestyGrimwall]

For me its mostly the scenery.

Even quest repetition on alts and instances is a bit "offset" by middle earth itself.

Nice escapist environment after a hard day.

I completly agree. If it was not for the fantastic environment (and people) I would soon tire of the pedestrian missions. But because even egg gather and mail delivery is immersive in the environment they are tolerable

My favorite moment is sunset in Celondim. I park Aranindir (my Elf Lore Master) on the rocks above the Harbor and inlet, and watch the water turn pink, and then the stars come out.. Never a better spent 15 minutes of unwinding after killing beasties. The music and atmosphere is Celondim is captivating.

[Thorgrum]

Seeing a healing minstrel duo with a bleed warden die in the moors makes me happy.

Otherwise, being in an mmo inspired by Tolkien continues to be a pull for me.

[Oldwiley]

I completly agree. If it was not for the fantastic environment (and people) I would soon tire of the pedestrian missions. But because even egg gather and mail delivery is immersive in the environment they are tolerable

My favorite moment is sunset in Celondim. I park Aranindir (my Elf Lore Master) on the rocks above the Harbor and inlet, and watch the water turn pink, and then the stars come out.. Never a better spent 15 minutes of unwinding after killing beasties. The music and atmosphere is Celondim is captivating.

Aye tis my no.2 favourite after Tâl Bruinen. Same reason.

Seeing a healing minstrel duo with a bleed warden die in the moors makes me happy.

Otherwise, being in an mmo inspired by Tolkien continues to be a pull for me.

Can heavily relate *.*

[Nathrien_Estelenlaer]

What makes me happy in LOTRO?

The diversity of the landscapes, the music (especially that composed by Chance Thomas for Riders of Rohan), the richness of the lore (even though I find some of the interpretations questionable), the unparalleled cosmetic system, and the many player created events.

[siipperi]

Imbued LIs.

[Elgrind]

At this moment, the most thing in Lotro make me happy is "EU servers are in Amsterdam" !!!

[siipperi]

At this moment, the most thing in Lotro make me happy is "EU servers are in Amsterdam" !!!

Oh you!

[Oldwiley]

Imbued LIs.

What's not to love

[Oldwiley]

At this moment, the most thing in Lotro make me happy is "EU servers are in Amsterdam" !!!

They have their man looking into it as we speak ^.^

[Warmutkan]

Grouping with kinnies and other LOTRO friends. Cracking jokes with them while we run through the easier stuff, trying to find new challenges, learning tricks of the trade for parts of the game some of us know better than others.

[Sheaezra]

Definitely the scenery. Love to go on long riding expeditions mining nodes for the scenery.
And especially the fact that it's Middle-Earth.
The look of the characters. It's fun to do people watching in places like Bree.
The system of buying, selling and trading with other players.
Hanging around the South Bree gate with others just goofing off.

[Schmidster]

In past posts about this theme, I have given many examples similar to the above, and more. But to be super honest, I sat a moment thinking about what actually makes me feel "happy" in the game these days and the answer today is: Mithril Coins! Silly I know, but after going around the block a few times there is some times a feeling of "ugh, back there again?". Then it hits me. Cha-ching! Very un-lore like, forgive me. But it can be very smile-inducing.

[Oldwiley]

In past posts about this theme, I have given many examples similar to the above, and more. But to be super honest, I sat a moment thinking about what actually makes me feel "happy" in the game these days and the answer today is: Mithril Coins! Silly I know, but after going around the block a few times there is some times a feeling of "ugh, back there again?". Then it hits me. Cha-ching! Very un-lore like, forgive me. But it can be very smile-inducing.

Sweet tangent, so its being able to skip to where ya wanna be.

When I wonder what the future of books will be, I often think about horses. Before automobiles existed, everyone had a horse. Then cars became available, and their convenience, compared to horses, was undeniable - Susan Orlean

[Freawaru]

1. That tin whistle you hear when crossing the Brandywine Bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al03mfJwA1Q

2. Seeing iconic areas for the very first time (e.g. Imladris, Minas Tirith).

3. "I'm having an adventure! I've paddled all the way from Frogmorton!"

4. Dances with Wargs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSLkU6rbJBc

5. Saying "hi" to PvEing freeps with a friendly killing-blow.

[infinitewhimsy]

The music in the CG AH I never leave.

[Amorey]

This beautiful song composed by LOTRO composer Chance Thomas - not in game but written for LOTRO

I am sure I have many more things I love so I may come back tomorrow ....Ni Ni lovely people

[Sheaezra]

I have to say mainly it's that it is Middle Earth. I am on my first real volume/book quest and approaching Durin's Doors. I thought to myself, better not get too close to that water because of the creature lurking there. The fact that I know that, the familiarity of the place. The excitement of making my way to the doors and seeing them. So much fun.

[Beastnas]

Experiencing the atmosphere and dedication to the IP the developers have poured into the game. Everywhere feels like a "place", handcrafted, rather than copy & paste like several games out there.

[Sito_Origami]

For me its mostly the scenery.

Even quest repetition on alts and instances is a bit "offset" by middle earth itself.

Nice escapist environment after a hard day.

Completely agree. Someone else mentioned the music, and I would add that to this. The scenery, and the music. Ken Uston called the old Intellivision game Astrosmash "electronic whittling." I think it applies to some of the quests and deeds in Lotro.

[oldbadgerbrock]

This beautiful song composed by LOTRO composer Chance Thomas - not in game but written for LOTRO...

Not my taste, but thank you for sharing. I prefer Caspar Reiff's interpretation this Tolkien text: