Kinship list: Where are we going?

I'm using this topic to create a list of kinships that have let the world know where they are going when server transfers are up, in alphabetical order:

Alliance of Barrows: Arkenstone
Black Ops: Gladden
Black Veil Mercenaries: Landroval
Company of the Black Sword: Landroval
Dragons Handbag: Arkenstone
DkoD: Landroval
Energizer Bunnies: Landroval
Explorers of Riddermark: Arkenstone
Fairytale: Landroval
Hippies: Gladden
Holders of the Horseshoe: Crickhollow
Jellystone Park: Gladden
Lake Evendim Swim Team: Landroval
Last Exiles: Arkenstone
Legacy of Arnor: Arkenstone
Lords of Moria: Landroval
Killa Creed: Gladden
May It Be: Crickhollow
Nights Watch: Crickhollow
Order of the Animal Keepers: Arkenstone
Order of the Ebon Hawk: Crickhollow
Outback Double Knots: Crickhollow
Quest: Landroval
Parents of Middle Earth: Landroval
Phantom Riders of the Rushgore: Gladden
Phoenix Rising: Arkenstone
Protectors of Riddermark: Arkenstone
Reevers: Arkenstone
Revelations: Arkenstone
Riddermarked for Death: Landroval
Second Breakfasts: Arkenstone
Seekers of the Aesir: Gladden
Small Claims Court: Gladden
S.P.E.C.T.R.E: Arkenstone
Spirits of Gaderung: Landroval
Tan Y Ddraig: Landroval
The Brethren: Gladden
The Guild: Landroval
There And Back Again: Arkenstone
Unexpected Party: Arkenstone

Current count:

Arkenstone: 14
Landroval: 12
Gladden: 8
Crickhollow: 5


I will update the list based on info I might gather in-game, or from replies here. :)

Given Second Breakfast's thread explaining why they prefer Arkenstone, and several big kins going to Gladden, I spun some toons on both, ran starter quests, and hung out in WC. Gladden is a little bit busier (at the moment), but has some annoying trolls and bozos in WC, especially during prime time. In comparison, the community and world chat on Arkenstone just feels a lot more like the Ridder community, complete with zany wide-ranging WC discussions (quantum physics, anyone?). For that reason, I like the feel of Arkenstone better. But at the same time it sure would be nice to follow many familiar players to the same server!

So, any chance the crowd going to Gladden would take a closer look at Arkenstone for a second consideration? Right now I'm torn. I love the Ridder community, and Ark feels closest to that, but a lot of the Ridder community is aiming at Gladden right now.

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Originally Posted by jimr60

Given Second Breakfast's thread explaining why they prefer Arkenstone, and several big kins going to Gladden, I spun some toons on both, ran starter quests, and hung out in WC. Gladden is a little bit busier (at the moment), but has some annoying trolls and bozos in WC, especially during prime time. In comparison, the community and world chat on Arkenstone just feels a lot more like the Ridder community, complete with zany wide-ranging WC discussions (quantum physics, anyone?). For that reason, I like the feel of Arkenstone better. But at the same time it sure would be nice to follow many familiar players to the same server!

So, any chance the crowd going to Gladden would take a closer look at Arkenstone for a second consideration? Right now I'm torn. I love the Ridder community, and Ark feels closest to that, but a lot of the Ridder community is aiming at Gladden right now.

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As servers are bound to be changed and affected by transfers, why not think of it this way: if you find yourself torn and between two options, follow the folks you know who bring the atmosphere you seek - regardless of what server they choose. Because then these folks will contribute to the new server feeling more like what you enjoy. If many of your Ridder friends are going to Gladden, then the current trolls in Gladden chat might get shut out and fade out, and ex-Ridder players will make world chat feel more like Ridder.

On the contrary, if Arkenstone feels like Ridder now, but fewer Ridder folks are going there, then it will certainly become a bit different atmosphere from what you see now - looking at threads from other server forums, some other servers are choosing Arkenstone for their mass migrations, so the community there will certainly become more diverse. Not a bad thing, but maybe this might help you decide which you prefer more.

Or if you are close with your kin, just follow your kin where they go - the personal network of contacts will help to make the new server feel comfortable. And friends are the most important resource in Lotro :)

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Originally Posted by maartena

I'm using this topic to create a list of kinships that have let the world know where they are going when server transfers are up, in alphabetical order:

Black Ops: Gladden
Jellystone Park: Gladden
Lords of Moria: Landroval
Order of the Ebon Hawk: Crickhollow
Phantom Riders of the Rushgore: Gladden
Second Breakfasts: Arkenstone
S.P.E.C.T.R.E: Arkenstone



I will update the list based on info I might gather in-game, or from replies here. :)

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Seekers of the aesir is set to go to Gladden.

Black veil mercenaries are going to Landroval

Some Killa creed members I have talked to have said that they are going to Gladden.

It seems majority of players of Riddermark are going to Gladden, either way all 5 remaining US servers will be highly populated with lots of different players and no matter which server you go to there will be trolls so there is no point in comparing how the community's are now because they will change once the servers merge.

Hey, thanks for starting this thread!

Phoenix Rising will be moving to Arkenstone.

Yeah, thanks for the thread maartena, a very good idea.

Sergio :-)

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Originally Posted by jimr60

Given Second Breakfast's thread explaining why they prefer Arkenstone, and several big kins going to Gladden, I spun some toons on both, ran starter quests, and hung out in WC. Gladden is a little bit busier (at the moment), but has some annoying trolls and bozos in WC, especially during prime time. In comparison, the community and world chat on Arkenstone just feels a lot more like the Ridder community, complete with zany wide-ranging WC discussions (quantum physics, anyone?). For that reason, I like the feel of Arkenstone better. But at the same time it sure would be nice to follow many familiar players to the same server!

So, any chance the crowd going to Gladden would take a closer look at Arkenstone for a second consideration? Right now I'm torn. I love the Ridder community, and Ark feels closest to that, but a lot of the Ridder community is aiming at Gladden right now.

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Yeah this is my sentiment exactly. I'm not looking for a bunch of 13-year olds boasting in World Chat about how good they are at sparring, and where almost every night it is a troll fest. Regardless of what will happen with the servers in the future, the Arkenstone community now is already pretty mature, and there is little to no trolling. A really large portion of the Elendilmir community moved over to Arkenstone in the last few days and the Elendilmir community is also very comparable to Riddermark.

In the end, I am glad that I chose Arkenstone. I was on the server most of last night, seeing one new character come in after another, and there was a warm welcome for everyone. Arkenstone really does seem to have the community I am looking for. I'm sure all servers have their charm, but Gladden really disappointed me. I also think Crickhollow is a great choice.

My top 5:

1) Arkenstone.
2) Crickhollow.
3) Landroval.
4) Gladden.
5) Brandywhine.

Oh, yes. I updated the list above.

I m glad that my kin vote for landroval . Lots of riddermarkians have already transferred there the last 2-3 years and i hope to find them again but i still have friends here on riddermark that they choose different path to follow but as they say " you can't have your cake and eat it too "

Spirits of Gaderung is headed to Landy.

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Originally Posted by maartena

I'm using this topic to create a list of kinships that have let the world know where they are going when server transfers are up, in alphabetical order:

Black Ops: Gladden
Black Veil Mercenaries: Landroval
Jellystone Park: Gladden
Lords of Moria: Landroval
Killa Creed: Gladden
Order of the Ebon Hawk: Crickhollow
Phantom Riders of the Rushgore: Gladden
Phoenix Rising: Arkenstone
Second Breakfasts: Arkenstone
Seekers of the Aesir: Gladden
S.P.E.C.T.R.E: Arkenstone

Current count:

Gladden: 5
Arkenstone: 3
Landroval: 2
Crickhollow: 1





I will update the list based on info I might gather in-game, or from replies here. :)

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Aw man, it seems more sad now that I actually see kinships listed I've known for four years or so going to another server where I'm likely to never see them again.

My kin is going to Crickhollow. Doesn't seem like a high-end destination though, but the community is good there.

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Originally Posted by Aleziana

I m glad that my kin vote for landroval . Lots of riddermarkians have already transferred there the last 2-3 years and i hope to find them again but i still have friends here on riddermark that they choose different path to follow but as they say " you can't have your cake and eat it too "

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Manabrat (if you remember/know him) is on Landroval now.... I have a toon on Landy, and saw him coming in during the 48-hour transfer. I also know a person or two on Landy, but I think they are moving OFF of Landy to elsewhere (don't know why or where). But that won't happen for a while I think.

I updated the list above. Yeah, it seems only one kin goes to Crickhollow so far.... It is a nice community. Arkenstone seems very similar, communitywise.

Put Last Exiles down for Arkenstone.

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Originally Posted by jimr60

Put Last Exiles down for Arkenstone.

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Updated! If anyone knows anything about other kins, feel free to chime in. I'm hoping this list will help when people come back to the game and they need to find where their kinship went.

Small Claims Court - Gladden

The Brethren - Gladden [as of this stage]

The announcements forum says Riddermark transfers open Sept. 29.

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Originally Posted by Noishe

Small Claims Court - Gladden

The Brethren - Gladden [as of this stage]

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Updated! (And added some more)

Thank you for putting this list together, Shanah!

So, nobody is moving to Brandy?!

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Originally Posted by lostsoldier

So, nobody is moving to Brandy?!

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Why bother.... you pretty much have to wait till it opens up in "late fall", as it isn't quite sure how "free" transfers between the remaining servers will be when that opens up again, and for how long. Brandywine is very laggy now, people don't want to go there.

I dunno, i always hear people cite lag as a major issue with BW, but that honestly has never been my experience, no more than any other server anyways, and i'm not running a great PC or anything. And transfers off Ridder will be free indefinitely, it's just the second, "bonus" transfer that might not be an option if people transfer and decide that they made a mistake, as i understand it.

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Originally Posted by lostsoldier

I dunno, i always hear people cite lag as a major issue with BW, but that honestly has never been my experience, no more than any other server anyways, and i'm not running a great PC or anything. And transfers off Ridder will be free indefinitely, it's just the second, "bonus" transfer that might not be an option if people transfer and decide that they made a mistake, as i understand it.

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Yep! That is why Vyvyanne is recommending to stay on your server if Brandywine is your final target. Using another server as a "stepping stone" might "burn up" a free transfer, in other words you may be able to move from e.g. Landroval to Brandywine for free when the time comes, but if you really dislike the Brandywine community, you may be stuck. For starters you can't move you shared items BACK to Landroval, so you will have to move em to another server, and second, you may not GET another free transfer once you used up your Landroval to Brandywine transfer, as those transfers may be limited.

In other words: Choose wisely, or it may cost you a pretty penny to move.

Riddermark's Players: Arkenstone

- Galandiel

The Energizer Bunnies went to Landy

My current, main concern is this: about a year and a half ago i moved a couple main toons to BW. Should i decide that i want to leave Ridder for Landy, let's say, and reunite my toons, is there any new info regarding free transfers since this update: https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthr...date-8-26-2015 ? Has anyone moved from Brandy or in a similar situation? I'm worried about missing my window and really don't know where to move to now, lol.

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Originally Posted by lostsoldier

My current, main concern is this: about a year and a half ago i moved a couple main toons to BW. Should i decide that i want to leave Ridder for Landy, let's say, and reunite my toons, is there any new info regarding free transfers since this update: https://www.lotro.com/forums/showthr...date-8-26-2015 ? Has anyone moved from Brandy or in a similar situation? I'm worried about missing my window and really don't know where to move to now, lol.

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If Landroval is your final destination, you can move your Riddermark characters there now. There will be transfers allowed for free for a time after all the closing servers have had a chance to transfer and the new hardware is in place, so eventually (probably in December) you can move your characters from Brandywine to Landroval.

If for whatever reason you miss the free transfer window, you can still always transfer for a fee after everything is said and done. But just log on once a week, and you should be fine, as Vyvyanne has said that when the transfers open between the remaining servers, it will be for around 30 days to give everyone a chance.

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Originally Posted by BellisimoSpirito

The Energizer Bunnies went to Landy

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Updated! It's been so nice playing with you on Riddermark... (Shanah/Greatgig).

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Originally Posted by maartena

Updated!

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My kinship? I mentioned on the previous page. I'm Galandiel.

I changed name: It's not dead yet Riddermark (Arkenstone)

Updated again :) Wasn't sure whether you just used your name as the kinship name, but added "It's not dead yet" to the list.

I could also have a list of PEOPLE, now that I think of it..... Would that help?

This is not my kinship, but I noticed that Outback Double Knotts are now on Crickhollow.

Listing individual players can be iffy if they don't want their names or transfer destinations appearing on a public forum, but for those who are willing - that could be a good directory to have, as not everyone moves with their kins.

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Originally Posted by Herwegur

This is not my kinship, but I noticed that Outback Double Knotts are now on Crickhollow.

Listing individual players can be iffy if they don't want their names or transfer destinations appearing on a public forum, but for those who are willing - that could be a good directory to have, as not everyone moves with their kins.

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I updated the list again. Also saw another kinship go to Landroval over the weekend, updated that too.

Also: please let me know if any of it is incorrect.... some of the kinships announced many weeks ago where they were going, but things could have changed.

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Originally Posted by maartena

Updated again :) Wasn't sure whether you just used your name as the kinship name, but added "It's not dead yet" to the list.

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My kinship name: " Protectors of Riddermark " :)

Changed again and but this last. The last time I changed upon request.

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Originally Posted by Ezayah45

My kinship name: " Protectors of Riddermark " :)

Changed again and but this last. The last time I changed upon request.

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And so it is! :)

Hi Shanah, thank you for your efforts with this thread. Company of the Black Sword has moved to Landroval, if you want to add that to your list :-). We'll probably be moving some of our alts to another server, likely Arkenstone, but haven't decided yet for sure.

Thanks,
BL

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Originally Posted by biglloyde

Hi Shanah, thank you for your efforts with this thread. Company of the Black Sword has moved to Landroval, if you want to add that to your list :-). We'll probably be moving some of our alts to another server, likely Arkenstone, but haven't decided yet for sure.

Thanks,
BL

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I added you to the list for Landroval!

And no problem, I felt it is/was important for returning players to have SOME way of knowing where people went. After Jan 2016 the servers will close, and no one will be able to read kinmails that had been sent before, and lists like these would be the only way of finding out where everyone ended up. Every kinship I know the destination of will be listed here, and again I call upon the forum members to contribute if they know anything.

Does anyone know where Dust in the Wind and Kindred Souls are headed?

Shanah? I had no idea. xD

Fayah and my fleet of alts are taking the kinship Riddermarked for Death to Landroval.

It's been so long since I really played on Riddermark, I can't remember whether I was in Second Breakfasts and then Dust in the Wind, or the other way around. I don't recall seeing where Dust was going though. I had Fayah in both of them, but returned her to RFD because I wanted all of my characters on Landroval and didn't know where all the other kins were heading.

Not at all surprised to see LEST going to Landroval. With Hinellas already there, it makes sense he would put his kin there too if the opportunity was presented to him.

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Shanah? I had no idea. xD

Fayah and my fleet of alts are taking the kinship Riddermarked for Death to Landroval.

It's been so long since I really played on Riddermark, I can't remember whether I was in Second Breakfasts and then Dust in the Wind, or the other way around. I don't recall seeing where Dust was going though. I had Fayah in both of them, but returned her to RFD because I wanted all of my characters on Landroval and didn't know where all the other kins were heading.

Not at all surprised to see LEST going to Landroval. With Hinellas already there, it makes sense he would put his kin there too if the opportunity was presented to him.

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Yep it's Shanah. I updated the OP.

Dust in the Wind is near dead since Dragon left the game.... Hippies is a kin of like 6 people ever since Gingevar completely destroyed it, only kept on because it is a shame to let a rank 10 kin go, and Lake Evendim had most of its members already move to Landroval, so yeah some of the old kins of days back I don't think have much leadership anymore and have crumbled.... although LEST was still around, just not as it was in its hay days. But they do have a chance to rebuild on larger servers if they choose to. I was able to find out where the remnants of Hippies were going, but the last time I talked to a Dusty, they didn't know yet. They just got the leadership from Dragon and didn't do much with it, and really didn't think much about moving. Wonder what they ended up deciding.

Second Breakfasts is still going strong. I had a period of around 2 months I stopped playing in 2014, but my kin survived through it. We got 10 pages of kin members transferred over to Arkenstone within the first week, which really pleases me. 10 pages is a lot, especially since the total was around 18 pages, with at least 6 pages people that had not logged in for 6+ months. I log in every day, and seems a new person has trickled in from Riddermark! :D Only 1 or 2 people decided to go to another server. 1 to Landroval, 1 to Gladden if I recall.

Arkenstone has been a really good choice, the community is really friendly, it is growing rapidly because it remains a popular choice among servers it seems.

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Originally Posted by maartena

Yep it's Shanah. I updated the OP.

Dust in the Wind is near dead since Dragon left the game.... Hippies is a kin of like 6 people ever since Gingevar completely destroyed it, only kept on because it is a shame to let a rank 10 kin go, and Lake Evendim had most of its members already move to Landroval, so yeah some of the old kins of days back I don't think have much leadership anymore and have crumbled.... although LEST was still around, just not as it was in its hay days. But they do have a chance to rebuild on larger servers if they choose to. I was able to find out where the remnants of Hippies were going, but the last time I talked to a Dusty, they didn't know yet. They just got the leadership from Dragon and didn't do much with it, and really didn't think much about moving. Wonder what they ended up deciding.

Second Breakfasts is still going strong. I had a period of around 2 months I stopped playing in 2014, but my kin survived through it. We got 10 pages of kin members transferred over to Arkenstone within the first week, which really pleases me. 10 pages is a lot, especially since the total was around 18 pages, with at least 6 pages people that had not logged in for 6+ months. I log in every day, and seems a new person has trickled in from Riddermark! :D Only 1 or 2 people decided to go to another server. 1 to Landroval, 1 to Gladden if I recall.

Arkenstone has been a really good choice, the community is really friendly, it is growing rapidly because it remains a popular choice among servers it seems.

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Yeah, that all seems to ring a bell. I think with Hiney PvMPing on Landroval, it probably didn't leave a lot of time for LEST. More or less the same with me. I started playing on Landroval and pretty much recreated Fayah that my Ridder toons were collecting dust. Only after playing on Landroval did I realize how very small and ghost-towny Riddermark was. RFD has always been a tiny kinship, little more than a collection of friends, really. And since most of the friends skip from game to game, the actual number of active members was really low. It used to be busier back in the day (gosh, has it really been over 4 years? O.O ), but not anymore.

I'm glad to hear SB is still moving forward -- 10 pages is a lot. RFD has I think 3 pages out of the previous 6, but in fairness most of them are our alts. xD And some of them transferred but are still playing other games for the time being. Some of my buddies have gotten me playing ArcheAge (lol, I say that but I haven't logged in for days; between work, school, and homework, game time is a bit thin, and LOTRO has had my attention since Riddermark opened to the transfers), another friend is trying out GW2, another friend's computer broke but has an Xbox One so is playing that, etc. Most of us have each other on facebook, though, so it's not like we've lost touch. Just trying out different things.

I think if I hadn't already been so in love with Landroval, Arkenstone would have been my second choice.

Redemption/Gladden

Messing around on Arkenstone from time to time, say hi if you see me :)

Hello Everyone!

Order of the Ebon Hawk decided that Crickhollow wasn't for them, and have moved the kin to Landroval. That was on or around the 15th of January.

Have a great day... Blunte Foamfollower, 2nd of the Hawk

Legacy of Arnor is on Arkenstone and has changed it's name to Arnor's Legacy. Please send mail to Friskeykitten if old members are looking to rejoin on new alts since transfers off the old servers are turned off right now. Hope to see some friends from long ago.