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Character name: Bariso, 12th level Hobbit Guardian

Age: 33

Preferred server: Brandywine (can move if needed)

Location: USA CST

Playstyle: RP, crafter, PvE and some solo. I have tried PvP in other games but nto really good at it.

MMO games you’ve played: SWG, DDO, WoW, PotC, EQ, EQ2, and maybe more not sure

Kinship: I play through out the day and night a few hours here and there normally over 8 a day, except family night on Friday nights. I have experience as a guild leader from SWG Tempest Sever, EEseik. I am a mature RP with no drama, unless teh RP requires it.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: Looking for one where folks like to RP, group together for questing or just general chatting or RP while crafting. I am interested in a Hobbit Kinship like that, but will consider others even if i have to create a different character.

PS. If you use to know me from one of my old guilds in SWG, I will consider yours first.

Name: Some random things here and there. Chances are I'll be rolling and re-rolling for the next few days so your best bet of getting in contact with me is through PMs. As for what I plan on playing, leaning towards captain or Guardian, maybe Minstrel.

Age: 23

Server: Again, I'll be randomly running from one server to another until I manage to sit down and browse through the server forums. Either way I'm pretty flexible.

Location: I inhabit a random nook on the western end of the US but because I have a neigh unquenchable desire for money ('cause I like to eat and a roof over the head makes food taste better) I spend most of the day off at work. Basically this means I spend most of my game time is logged in later in the evening approximately whenever I feel like it, which is often.

Playstyle: PvE mostly, willing to spice things up a bit with some light RP. Casual in most manners, decently laid-back, although I'll log in a ton of hours in a week. As for PvP, something I enjoy in minimal quantities. Grouping however is most definitely desired as often as possible.

Other MMOs': Far more then I'd ever care to confess and in more languages then I know.

Why kinships should be interested in you: Heh, guess this is where I sell myself. Lets just say I bring two things to any group: ex...BLUGR!! Gah something's eating face while my face is still attached to my head! It wouldn't be so bad were it not for the crippling pain in the face region. Oh, also, lots of bad spelling. Seriously, I couldn't spell to save someone else's life (I rather face some unspeakable horror then bet my life on my ability to spell).

What kind of kinship you are looking for: I'm basically looking for a group of people around my age, otherwise know as adults, if you could ever call me that. Casual is another keyword that factors significantly into some crazy formula that...its late and I'm clearly delusional. Point is I'm looking for a casual group of people to screw around with. Could've saved a ton of time had I made that my first sentience.

Other random things about me: I'm a huge nerd, 'nuf said.

Your character name and race: Eloren, Captain

Age: 28

Preferred server: Eloren is a lv 19 Captain on Vilya

Location: Florida, US, eastern time zone

Playstyle: I like solo play and grouping. Fairly casual. I used to be a lot more hardcore when I played WoW. I raided a ton in WoW. I like to craft.

MMO games you’ve played: World of Warcraft, Everquest 2, DAoC (breifly), Everquest (breifly)

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I offer a willingness to help. I also offer a willingness to play a healer. I like healing.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: Fun, friendly, relaxed, a good sense of humor and mature conversation :)

Character: Garavon, lvl 22 Man Hunter
Age: 24
Server: Arkenstone
Location: Arizona, USA
Playstyle: I enjoy PvE and grouping, REALLY like fellowship quests. I do a little crafting, and I will definately try PvP when I can.
Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I have a technical approach to my character, as opposed to role-playing, so I do a ton of damage and I enjoy filling a niche in a group instead of trying to claim all of the glory. Although this is my first MMORPG, I have a lot of RPG gaming experience and a firm understanding of the tactics involved.
I may be inexperienced, but I'm a fast learner.
What kind of kinship you are looking for: I am looking for a relaxed kinship without a lot of demands, but has enough members to facilitate grouping. I also enjoy orgonized events.

I'm looking forward to hearing from someone, and I'd love to hang out and group with some of the kinsmen before I join up. Look for me in the Lone Lands and North Downs on Arkenstone.

Server: Brandywine

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Two accounts, married couple. Lvl 50 Captain (man), lvl 49 Hunter (elf), lvl 32 Loremaster (elf), lvl 31 Burglar (hobbit), lvl 18 Minstrel (elf) Contact in game on Brandywine: Valla

Age: over 33

Location. Quebec Canada, Anglophone, EST time zone. Can play mostly every day, usually in the evenings reserved for group times and late afternoon for solo/craft grinding/hunting materials.

Playstyle. Solo, Group, Raid, PvMP, crafting (two triple GMs)

MMO games you’ve played: Ultima Online, Asheron's Call, Dungeons and Dragons Online, Risk Your Life, Rhyzome, Eve Online

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: We love strategy and details. We know our classes and what they are capable of doing and efficient at game play. We research information on the forums on how to do things better and learn from others. My hunter participates in a fellowship without drawing aggro or pulling a Leeroy Jenkins. We are heavy crafters but also love going with other good, reliable adult players. We don't roleplay, but have a general understanding of LOTR. We don't mind helping out lower level players since we have lower level alts. We both have mic/headsets.

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): A kin should be mostly adults, who are kind and considerate towards everyone. Cursing doesn't bother us as long as it's not directly aimed at hurting another person. The random bleep is not offensive.

Equality is a must. No "core" or separated friends who only do for themselves and leave the rest out in the cold to fend for themselves.

Kin should be active and with enough high level players for raids and hard quests. Prefer to be in a kin that uses voice chat.

Can't stand selfishness and greed. Please no arguing over loot. But, multiple opportunities should be given. If a player doesn't get something they wished for, then kin should help that person again at another time to help get said item. (Main example, lvl 45 items)

Prefer to have a strong leader, and few officers who know how to get things done and regular planned events that involve everyone eligible to be invited and included. No special treatment towards anyone, all are equal. Above all, should be fun. The occasional goofing off is ok but we like to get things done, and yet not have it feel like a "job."

Send Valla a msg and we'll meet up and you can check us out.

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Othin (dwarf)

Age: 25

Preferred server(s): Othin is currently on Elendilmir, but can transfer to another server if it is possible

Location: Eastern Timezone (Kentucky)

Playstyle: Heavy Roleplayer, likes to PvP, may not play EVERY day, but plays frequently, I like to group

MMO games you’ve played: pretty much all of them except EQ1. My first was Ultima Online in the late 90's (for 3 years). I've been around the block, so to speak.

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I have a great attitude. I love events, roleplaying, socializing, doing things together, etc.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: I would like a Heavy Roleplaying Kinship. Perhaps one that is all Dwarves. I love the Dwarven culture.

Hi, Baruk Kazahd (Strictly a PVE kinship) is recruiting mature and active members right now... we have a ventrilo server up and running at al times... friendly group of ppl to play with and a great website where all the updates of the game and the kinship is posted... the leaders of this kinship have been guild leaders of some of the top guilds on world of warcraft so u should know that ur in good hands... if u would like to apply to play in this kinship please go ingame on NIMRODEL server and contact one of the leads.

Kinship Lord: Trinista
MightyMidget
Zerina

Second in command: Dragonhert

Officers: CactusJack
Durgrin
Thoromur
Thunderhammer
Thurathelion

the kinship website URL is www.barukkazahd.com
Please register on the forums (mandatory)

Your name, or character name and race: Palantiri, Elven Loremaster

Age: 31

Server: Gladden

Location: USA, Pacific

Playstyle: I like to do groups and eventually I'd like to raid, I'm in it until the end

MMO games you’ve played:Everquest, WoW, SWG, Guild Wars, Eve (only play this game now)

Why kinships should be interested in you: I get along with most anybody, I've been in love with this story since I was a child. I like to help others when I can. I am starting a new job soon and will be working the later part of the week at nights and nights on weekends so I won't be able to play everyday but I will play as much as I can.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: I want a kinship that has mature players yet can still have fun. I'm not going to be able to be on all the time like I really want so I need to be a member of a team that understands that. I'm not big on PvP and never have been. I don't mind RP but I don't want to be part of a group that is dedicated to RP. I'm really interested in crafting and learning all I can about it. I am competitive and would like to be a member of a kinship that strives to achieve the highest ranks and is in it until the end. It would be great to join a team that has their own website if at all possible.

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Your name, or character name and race : Durkas, level 14 Hobbit Guardian
Age: (some kinships have real life age limits) over 30…
Preferred server(s), if any. (This is not needed, just for kinship info.): I am on Landroval
Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.): CST
Playstyle. (Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter, “I don’t know, I’m new to this kind of game”, etc.): I play a lot, but do not consider myself hardcore. I don’t mind soloing, especially as I am still learning an area. When people group with me and just pull me from quest to quest I feel it takes away from my ability to learn the area and read the quests completely, which I enjoy doing. I like casual RP and getting immersed into a game, but not with people who are going to give me a lot of “rules” about how I should do it. Everyone is entitled to play and RP their own way, as long as they are not deliberately offensive to the community. As I level up I would like to be part of a guild that can help me become a better tank, so I can be a part of successful dungeon groups!
MMO games you’ve played: SWG, WOW, Vanguard.
Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I’m actually sort of quiet, but usually end up getting to know my guildmates well. I enjoy crafting and like to help make things for guildmates. Also, if I say I am going to attend an event I am there on time and prepared for the task at hand. I like to RP a bit, and try to never bring negativity to the game. Whining kills immersion.
What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): A fun loving kinship that can stay focused, yet not hardcore raiders. I work full time and play weeknights and weekends, so a four night a week raid schedule isn’t something I can do. I’d like an organized guild that schedules some events for its members, both adventuring and socializing. Immersion is very important to me, so a lot of RL chatter is a big let down. I game to get lost in the world I play in, not talk about what is on TV or who made someone mad at work that day. I want to experience everything the game has to offer with a group of people who also like to play in my fashion :)
Thank you and please PM me if you think your guild might accomodate this Hobbit.

Your name, or character name and race (if known): No set character name as I'm looking for a group to fit a character too really.

Age: (some kinships have real life age limits) I am 34 years old.

Preferred server(s), if any. (This is not needed, just for kinship info.): Willing to go wherever the good RP is :)

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.): I am in Central Time Zone US. ALtho I am usually on late, and rarely on weekends.

Playstyle. (Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter, “I don’t know, I’m new to this kind of game”, etc.):I usually solo as I dont like to spend a great deal of time trying to find people of the right level to go romping about with who havent already done all the quests at my level, yada yada, you all know the drill :) I enjoy grouping when it doesnt involve waiting around for hours, but mostly what I want is good RP which doesnt really require any particular level or quest at all.

MMO games you’ve played: EQII, CoX, Vanguard, WoW, SWG

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I am an experienced RPer and am perfectly willing to go all IC all the time if thats what the group is looking for. I am casual and fun as a player, and my biggest thrill out of the game has always and will always be the fun stories that happen between the characters. If you're not looking to tell a story you dont want me. If you need one more character for the cast in your epic story, then I'm for you.

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): RP should be emphasized, but doesnt have to be the sole priority of the group. I need a mature group with no OOC social drama. I need a group that allow me to play when I am available, altho I am willing to try and make pre-arranged events with enough notice (depends on work, my existing schedule, etc) I dont expect hand outs, I do expect advice. I'm not new to MMOs but I am new to LOTRO. I want friendly, fun people, looking to spend their time with other frinedly fun people and have a friendly fun time. :)

Name: Eljanka - Level 23 Loremaster (woman)
Age: Over 40 (not saying how far over :)
I play on Elendilmir
Western U.S. Pacific Time. I play mostly after 10 p.m. Pacific Time. Sometimes earlier. I share the account with another.
Play style: I enjoy soloing, especially while I'm trying to figure out my new skills, but I'd really like do do more fellowship quests. I like playing with people who will share their knowledge and aren't into setting hard, fast rules. I'm definitely interested in leveling this character up, but am not intensely focused on that.
Previous gaming experience: I'm truly a newbie, but I am hooked. There are pluses and minuses to this. I don't have preconceived ideas of how things SHOULD work, so I'm not hindered by past experience.
Why me?: I can offer a kinship my fun-loving spirit, my willingness to learn, and now my healing ability! I like playing. I'm not interested in making snide comments and chastising others. I enjoy crafting and am a weaponsmith as well as a scholar and farmer.
What I'm looking for: I am more than a casual player, but I work days and share the account so I can't commit to a schedule that would mean me being available 4 nights a week for raids. I want to play nicely with others :) I want to share quests, help one another pick up barrels, and wargs and ruins, and pitchers and on and on AND conquer evil monsters. I enjoying going out to get 10 more wargs (e.g.) for someone while we let me pick up something I need to gather. I like to focus on the game and task at hand, but do enjoy socializing.
Thank you for reading this. Please contact me if you think your guild might be a match for me. I'm loads of fun!!!

Your name, or character name and race:Otharaendor, Man and Uliros, Elf

Age: 20

Preferred server: I'm on Landroval, but can move.

Location: EST, but I can play later at night if need be.

Playstyle: Heavy role play

MMO games you’ve played: EQOA, EQ2, Eve, WoW, Guild Wars

Why kinships should be interested in you: I'm dedicated, and will be a good asset to the players and role play. I promise to act maturely and respectfully.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: Ideally, I'd like to find a hardcore role play guild with a big military setting. Such as addressing each other by rank, going on player planned missions. (Just grouping together to do quests can be considered this as well.) Outside of the rp, I'd just like said people to be fun.

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Baer, Dwarf Gd on Winfola

Age: (some kinships have real life age limits) Over 40++++

Preferred server(s), if any. (This is not needed, just for kinship info.): WInfola

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.): U S Pacific, on the beach in California
Playstyle. Solo or Group, moderate R P, I want to do raids.
MMO games you’ve played: UO beta tester (all the PKers drove me off) EQ and EQ2 (got boring) WOW did not interest me, to many 14 YO kids and cartoons.
Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I love LOTR lore, I enjoy epic game play. I am an avid extreme computer builder and OCer with 35 years global electronics experience. I am willing to help with most things. If you need a more character for the cast in your epic story, then I am interested.
What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): Moderate RP, mature, lottle or no drama, a kinship where I can help and add to the total.

Hi all.....

I play as JolieHolie, lvl 18 Hobbit Hunter on Windfola. I have another character that I have been spending a lot of time with lately.

Name:Butch Snyder aka, Belithraldor, lvl 14 Elf Hunter
Age: 41
Preferred server: Silverlode
Location: EDT, Ohio/US
Playstyle: I enjoy solo and group play. I do mostly solo and help with quests.
MMO games you’ve played: WoW
Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I enjoy helping groups. some quests can be very frustrating. I am the type of player who enjoys helping others complete their quests.
What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): I am looking for a kinship that enjoys doing a lot of group quests. They don't have to be epic; just fun; helping others to level-up by completing quests. Also, I have a family and cannot be online all the time. Some kinships will boot you if you're not on all the time.

I love this game because I love Tolkein's Middle Earth. I like to think that. through my characters, I am helping to save the free peoples of Middle Earth and opposing the dark lord.

-Butch Snyder, aka, Belithraldor on Silverlode

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Mike; character pending server decision

Age: (some kinships have real life age limits) 29

Preferred server(s), if any. (This is not needed, just for kinship info.): Completely flexible

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.): U S Eastern (NY)

Playstyle. While I have no problem soloing when playing a MMO, I MUCH prefer to find a good guild/kinship of people to join and experience the game with.

MMO games you’ve played: Too many to list; emphasis on EQ1, DAOC, WoW

Why kinships should be interested in you. I'm a casual but involved player; I have many RL commitments but enjoy spending a few hours a week playing games. I always bring constructive criticism, ideas, and enthusiasm. I esppecially like playing support/group-oriented characters - in LOTRO I'm trying to decide between a Minstrel (1st choice) or Champion (2nd choice).

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): RP is nice, but it shouldn't be enforced. Mandatory hours per week is not even remotely acceptable, nor is pressure to level to the end-game. I want a group of people who want to experience ALL of LOTRO, bot just what they can do at the level cap.

I'm just starting out in the game and would like to choose a server to match my (hopefuly) new kinship! Please PM me if you think I might be a good fit for your kinship! :)

Name: RamiroS (Ramiro) - Lvl 41 Elf Hunter, Woodsman
Age: 30
Preferred server: Nimrodel
Location: Costa Rica (GMT-6)
Playstyle: Solo, group, PvE, PvMP, RAIDs, casual, low RP, time limited, crafting (Woodsman).
MMO games you’ve played: none or very short time to post any.
What kind of kinship you are looking for: casual, no obligations

Short tale: my kinship disbanded and merged and not sure about the merge so looking for a new one. I'm more than glad to help, I like crafting, I don't care about leveling fast, I like exploring, I can try some RP and I like Monster Play also. I would like to find a kinship with a friendly, helpful attitude meaning with this that I'm one of those people who help even if I don't need it so I'm looking for the same attitude from a kinship. I usually play every day 1 - 3 hours. Sometimes more, sometimes less.

Oh... also have two alts, both LVL 14. Loremaster (Scholar) and Minstrel (Tinker), last one is an expert cook (working on artisan).

Character Name/Race/Class etc.- Banatheron, lvl14 Elf Champion

Age- 18

Server- I am on Elendilmir and would prefer to stay there for now, at least until i get to level 50 on my first char

Location- NY, EST, generally play late nights

Playstyle- Hmmm.... i enjoy pvp but i have fun in pve as well, i don't RP much and as long as it's more casual or at the very least not forced on me, i could have fun with that too. i've never really done a raid and think i would enjoy them. I'm mostly a casual player but i can put in some long hours as well :D. I... do some crafting but it's not my main focus.
I'm really open to just about anything.

Past MMOs- EQ II, GW, WoW, Vanguard:SOH, Lineage II, AO(main games that i played for an extended period are GW and WoW)

Reasons for recruiting me? Umm i'm awesome XD. Really though, i'm a mature player but i also like having fun and joking around. I personally don't have a big issue with language and i can't guarantee i'll never swear but tell me not to do it and i'll try. I've done some "hardcore" gaming in other games, i've lead teams and guilds, i've organized and ran forums(thought i'm not wonderful at it) I'm relatively smart so... gimme something to do and even if i don't know how at first i could probably figure it out fast enough and then i'll see what i can do. My playtimes are relatively open, during summer i can virtually any time, but generally i play from like.... 7-8ish until whenever i feel like getting off, generally like 2ish, though sometimes as late as... not sleeping :D. Umm, not trying to puff myself up here just telling you what i've done... I'm a very laid-back guy and most people find me likeable :D.

Kind of Kinship im lookin fer, eh? I don't really like a super-strict-exactly-set-what-we're-gonna-do-kinship/guild/group. I like just a bunch of people that enjoy helping eachother and enjoy every aspect of the game.

Sooo.... thats aboot it, i dunno how this works but if you wanna know more or feel like inviting me, go ahead and do that as you see fit. PM me here... in game, mail system, or just yell my name in the chat repeatedly 'til i notice :D.

~Buck~

character name and race (if known): Dapperdan , Human Champion

Age: 25

Preferred server(s): Currently on the Brandywine Server

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.): Arizona , U.S.A

Playstyle. (Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter, “I don’t know, I’m new to this kind of game”, etc.): Current play style is casual but only becuause school is starting soon and with work i wont have a whole lot of time to dedicate to the game

MMO games you’ve played: I've played EQ 1 , Lineage 2 , CoH & CoV , WoW. and been involved in end game raiding in eq and wow

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I'm helpful and nice

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): Just looking for a good group to make friends with and to be able to help each other in game progression.

character name and race (if known): Thorimlian--Dwarf Guardian
Age: 26

Preferred server(s): Currently on the Gladden Server

Location. Central Time..Play Daily
Playstyle. Solo now..looking for a good group to branch out with and play all.

MMO games you’ve played: Fairly new to MMO's--Play guild war--factions and nightfall

Why kinships should be interested in you. Willing to help others. Good team player

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): I want a group a people to play with that are serious about playing but also looking to have a goodtime. This is a hobby to me. I am looking for people that feel the same. I want to have a good time with good people.

Gilimyr, Elf of Rivendell, Gladiator, Level 12

Age: 32

Preferred server(s): Brandywine

Location: CST - I will play between 5 pm and 12 am.

Playstyle: Group, PvE, RAIDs, RP, crafter

MMO games you’ve played: Asheron's Call 2, Everquest 2, WOW

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I'm a serious player. I'm a good role player as well. I'm a team player.

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): I want a kinship that has members who are serious about the game. Mature players are preferable for me. With that being said, I still want to be around people who know how to have fun.

Background: Asheron's Call 2 was my first MMO, and I liked it a lot. I played Everquest 2 for 9 months off and on and I was in the Shadow Slayer's Guild. I played WOW like one month. The game was not to my liking.

* Name: Tim (Ndow), new player, just logged in.
* Age: 37
* Preferred server(s), if any. : Any server, EST (Not sure on server Time Zones)
* Location. : EST, New England (MA)
* Playstyle : Casual-Raider, got the game', not the time. Looking for an online Mature-Fellowship, but have-gun-will-travel. Solo-play, but drop anything to lend hand.
* MMO games you’ve played: The list is endless...ie. since MUD's and even had OD&D =(...sad I know. Anyway, currently in WoW and beta Tab Rasa, but WoW looks like MEGA BLOCKS to me now. ALso, I am a Turbine fanboi. I left Everquest for AC, the far better game =). Followed Turbine to here.
* Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I am not a talker. Salut.
* What kind of kinship you are looking for. : (/Deep Breath) Again, looking for a Fellowship of gamers, that don't need the carrot on the stick. Endgame is great but a tad demanding on my schedule/friends/family. I enjoy my online friends as if they were right here, but I also like to meet new ones. I am not looking for handouts, I level at my own stride, and if you need someone there that won't screw up...I got your back, also. PvP on an MMORPG is not my cup' either. I prefer FPS to RPG duels, Flack Cannon over Dagger. I am a Loyal Guildie, Looking for a MATURE atmosphere. "Wheww".

Character Name/Race: Irathiel, Elf Loremaster
Player Age: 20
Server: Firefoot - willing to remake elsewhere for that perfect match
Location.: Louisiana, United States
Playstyle:
So far I've been soloing, but I'd rather be in a friendly social community. I've done hard-core RP for over a decade but this has been done in textual, story-book environments (MUDs) and the graphical scene is new and foreign to me. I play for long hours, but am restricted to just what I can do because of a dial-up connection.

MMO games you’ve played: None. This is my first.

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?:
I think of myself as being generous and usually willing to go out of my way to help someone -- particularly newer players. I have strong opinions, am patient, and am mature (atleast, I'd like to think I am). I also do not make use of leet-speak, for those wishing to make of that what they will. :)

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters):
The perfect kinship would have above all a very "together" community feel -- I want to be able to feel free to say what I'm thinking or ask for what I need without feeling like I'm making myself a nuisance. I want to KNOW the people in my kinship, enough that I can tell who they are by their personalities.

While I'd certainly be willing to join an OOC kinship that can fit the community bill, I'd consider it a huge bonus if the kinships were also RP-oriented and that the members knew the difference between IC and OOC (i.e, a kinship full of people RPing characters that were all the bestest of friends gets tiresome after a while -- rich roleplay requires drama, intrigue, and confrontation).

Your name, or character name and race: Graythandor, Elf Hunter & Expert Tailor. Currently level 29 (and counting...)

Age: 32

Preferred server(s): Nimrodel

Location: NYC

Playstyle: I solo a lot, mostly just b/c it's often difficult to find the right group at the right time for the right quests. But as I progress into the higher levels, I'm definitely getting more into fellowship questing and finding like-minded players to buddy-up with for common goals and casual exploring. I definitely like to keep things light & fun (that is the point of a game, after all) while staying focused on whatever goals I'm working toward.

MMO games you’ve played: just LOTRO so far, but I'm definitely hooked! ;)lol

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I'm very focused when I have a goal or have a fellow who needs help. I've gotten to level 29 mostly by solo'ing, so I'm pretty good with my Hunter skills; however, when I have fellowed up for tougher quests (Ancient Story, Book II, etc) I like to try to help keep the group organized (everybody is watching somebody's back and has somebody watching their back in turn), and make sure we all work as a team (i.e. "click GREED, not need", "[maneuver option:] click RED", etc. I type pretty fast, so I'm usually the one to get it out there in time). Also, I'm a hopeless LOTRO shop/drop/craft-aholic (Expert Tailor [and prospector/forrester]) and always keep myself decked out in the best gear I can get/find/buy, and I generally have a stash of resources & spare tailored items in the vault...so I could be a valuable asset for helping kinsmen stay geared up in medium armour or loaded up with ingots etc.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: I've been invited to join a couple of kinships, but lost interest in them pretty quickly as there was never anyone online and/or interested in fellowing up for gameplay & questing (while I'm definitely a "casual player", I just don't see the point of a kinship if everybody is on only one or two times a week and don't communicate with each other?). I work days, so I'm mostly on evenings & weekends a few times a week (i.e. high pressure leveling and mandatory hours per week won't work for me), so I'd like to find a like-minded/like-scheduled group interested in reaching some goals & having some fun exploring this beatiful & fascinating game along the way.

*PST* =)

* Name: Adar - Lvl 48 Minstrel
* Age: 37
* Preferred server(s), if any. : Gladden
* Location. : PST - I usually play after kids are in bed, around 9:15pm.
* Playstyle : I enjoy playing as a group more than playing solo. I will help someone else, even if it means that I will be replaying a quest. I have not joined a kinship before because I did not want to tie myself down to one kinship, I like helping everyone. Now that I am in the higher levels, it is getting harder to find groups to go on fellowship quests and raids with.
* MMO games you’ve played: Mainly played demo MMOs, such as WWO and Guild Wars. This is the first MMO that I have payed monthly to play!
* Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I enjoy group play. I am not big into farming and finishing quests by myself. Even when farming for pages, I would prefer doing it with others.
* What kind of kinship you are looking for. : I am looking for a kinship that is friendly, and CLEAN. I've got two kids that will sometimes watch, so clean language is must. I always try to have fun duing quests and raids (emotes), but take my role seriously and failing a quest only makes me want to try hard to complete it.