Fifteenth Anniversary: Expectations?

As we approach a landmark in LOTRO's history (and long may this wonderful adventure continue!), it got me thinking about how this event can differ from previous anniversary events.

What are people expecting? What would you like to see at the event?

Personally, as someone who was late to the party (exactly 7 years ago), I'd like to see devs/ staff join us in the celebrations ingame. I don't know how feasible this would be, but conceptually, it'd be a nice touch/ and a return to the approachability of the devs and the community I hear some of the long term veterans speak about.

Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts.

I'd be rather surprised if they did anything special for this Anniversary, with everything else going on. But if I get surprised, it'll be a pleasant one.

I really enjoyed what they did around the tenth anniversary - I'm not sure we can expect things of a similar scale, but I would rejoice if there was anything in the same vein!

More lag once the Anny Festival starts up :D

The only thing I'm sure about is that there will be stream events with developers. Other then that...I hope for new quests and seasonal instances/areas. The best gift would be a new prestige hobbit house, though!

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Originally Posted by Arabani

The only thing I'm sure about is that there will be stream events with developers. Other then that...I hope for new quests and seasonal instances/areas. The best gift would be a new prestige hobbit house, though!

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Yes! Our very own personal Mathom House!

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Originally Posted by Lambtron

Yes! Our very own personal Mathom House!

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Oh, I would love that.

I hope they scrap the 'seasonal' instance #### and open up each instance and skirmish when any festivals roll out.
With that being said, I wouldn't be surprised by a new RNG galore instance.

Overall, I only expect more lag.

last year cordovan went to each server to distribute rewards and did a few micro events (balrog attack on bree)

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Originally Posted by lesaiglesnoirgd

last year cordovan went to each server to distribute rewards and did a few micro events (balrog attack on bree)

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What sort of rewards? 0.o

Given the meh of the 10th anniversary box, I'm sure disappointment awaits. I have had a subscription since 15 years ago next month, and I doubt I get anything to reward that commitment in a meaningful way.

When I think of Guild Wars 1, they had a fantastic fifteenth anniversary, where they added new elite skills, weapons, and extra jazz...


All whilst in maintenance mode.

I'm expecting yet more fireworks . . . or perhaps a pet with the same skin and a different name. I've been trained to have low expectations.

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Originally Posted by Lambtron

Yes! Our very own personal Mathom House!

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This would be a really nice idea - a new kind of hobby (trophy hunter) to link to a personalised interior of the Mathom House for all the trophies that we could find across Middle Earth. The Mathom House would finally have some exhibits! This would tie really nicely to the anniversary festival and the idea of a treasure hunt thr the tenth anniversary introduced.

A "man in the pub" suggested
1. Open up all the Bree rooves for a chicken play Parkour event
2. Deed and title for swimming the entire length of Anduin (Water Baby)
3. Deed and title for jumping into every lake and pond in Middle Earth (Pond Life)
4. Deed and Title for eating and drinking in every Tavern and Inn in Middle Earth (Bon Viveur)

:-)

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Originally Posted by Mithithil

A "man in the pub" suggested
1. Open up all the Bree rooves for a chicken play Parkour event
2. Deed and title for swimming the entire length of Anduin (Water Baby)
3. Deed and title for jumping into every lake and pond in Middle Earth (Pond Life)
4. Deed and Title for eating and drinking in every Tavern and Inn in Middle Earth (Bon Viveur)

:-)

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This sounds very similar to the existing 'well-jumping' deeds and titles, such as 'Well Travelled' for jumping down the well in Moria, and 'Well Endowed' for jumping in every well in Rohan.

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Originally Posted by Mithithil

A "man in the pub" suggested
1. Open up all the Bree rooves for a chicken play Parkour event
2. Deed and title for swimming the entire length of Anduin (Water Baby)
3. Deed and title for jumping into every lake and pond in Middle Earth (Pond Life)
4. Deed and Title for eating and drinking in every Tavern and Inn in Middle Earth (Bon Viveur)

:-)

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Sign me up!

New creep skins!

That's pretty much the only thing I want out of it. 1 or 2 new skins for each creep class.

I'd like a new surprise landscape area they haven't told us about yet. Preferably a corridor between Needlehole and Ered Luin with a new Hobbit settlement as part of the Far Downs/Tower Hills

I would like to see some SWEET new armor.

I expect it to differ from other anniversaries so that this time there won't be any new rewards

The special thing they will announce it the end of lotro

they dont have plans after u 32 and anniversary. so this is the end of the road the last goodbye D:

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Originally Posted by Tancanspanc

This sounds very similar to the existing 'well-jumping' deeds and titles, such as 'Well Travelled' for jumping down the well in Moria, and 'Well Endowed' for jumping in every well in Rohan.

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How do you get the Rohan "Well Endowed" deed? I tried to google but found nothing.

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Originally Posted by Lambtron

As we approach a landmark in LOTRO's history (and long may this wonderful adventure continue!), it got me thinking about how this event can differ from previous anniversary events.

What are people expecting? What would you like to see at the event?

Personally, as someone who was late to the party (exactly 7 years ago), I'd like to see devs/ staff join us in the celebrations ingame. I don't know how feasible this would be, but conceptually, it'd be a nice touch/ and a return to the approachability of the devs and the community I hear some of the long term veterans speak about.

Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts.

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Expectations? None whatsoever.... with every anniversary, every event, every big time they rehash old stuff....

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Originally Posted by Morneniel

How do you get the Rohan "Well Endowed" deed? I tried to google but found nothing.

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Yah i don't recall anything about that deed. Sound like he way just being funny.

...Well, about the Original post, there is something we know since U32 release. The Instances panel now have on the seasonal section, a aniversary themed instance called: "A Flury of Fireworks"

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Originally Posted by Loriandra1979

Expectations? None whatsoever.... with every anniversary, every event, every big time they rehash old stuff....

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I tend to agree with your statement Loriandra .
SSg has changed its business model so much within the last year that I feel that any bonuses or awards or sales will come with the aspect of a 2 edged sword . I hope I am wrong but there maybe bloodletting .

What am I expecting now, based on what has been found recently on the borders of the Shire?

Yondershire for the anniversary!

I could make a wish list but mostly I hope that the 10th anniversary meta will be changed to be finish able for solo. Especially the raid and some of the instance requirements are impossible in such a short time. And then that festival metas never again depend on fellowship content.

Maybe a donkey mount so hobbits have their own special mounts as well.

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Originally Posted by Lambtron

As we approach a landmark in LOTRO's history (and long may this wonderful adventure continue!), it got me thinking about how this event can differ from previous anniversary events.

What are people expecting? What would you like to see at the event?

Personally, as someone who was late to the party (exactly 7 years ago), I'd like to see devs/ staff join us in the celebrations ingame. I don't know how feasible this would be, but conceptually, it'd be a nice touch/ and a return to the approachability of the devs and the community I hear some of the long term veterans speak about.

Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts.

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I am personally hoping that they release some Hobbit content. I would love it to be the Southfarthing at around a level to compete with Rohan because having to use those rubbish horses in order to be able to complete much of the content is annoying and some nice Drama in the Shire would make a lovely change... things like the dramatic search for the missing pies :D or the mystery of who has the best pipeweed blend :p

Perhaps I'm being too optimistic, but looking at what's going on for this year's anniversary event for DDO, it seems quite a bit of effort is being put in there. This gives me hope for LOTRO's event this year.

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Originally Posted by wispsong

I could make a wish list but mostly I hope that the 10th anniversary meta will be changed to be finish able for solo. Especially the raid and some of the instance requirements are impossible in such a short time. And then that festival metas never again depend on fellowship content.

Maybe a donkey mount so hobbits have their own special mounts as well.

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There was a festival event that was a raid? Wow, I never knew that.

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Originally Posted by DavidmeetHal

There was a festival event that was a raid? Wow, I never knew that.

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You have to do several raids to "emote" to the bosses, all one quest. If this is not done during the festival, you lose all progress. It is part of the meta meta for all 10-year quests. I believe 3 metas and then the big one. So basically not doing the raid quest hinders you from getting 2 metas.

Tales, travels, trifles 3 metas giving you a 4th. Year 7 trifles requires lots of raids to "emote". Year 3 Trifles requires instances.

I expect them to slow the servers further and remove customer support completely.

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Originally Posted by wispsong

I could make a wish list but mostly I hope that the 10th anniversary meta will be changed to be finish able for solo. Especially the raid and some of the instance requirements are impossible in such a short time. And then that festival metas never again depend on fellowship content. . . .

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This would be a welcome change and design principle.

So, I have just received an email from the producer of DDO and it seems that they are planning a doozy of a 16th anniversary over there.

Amongst other things they stated that they are giving away many of the races and classes as free from the ANNI onwards. Now SSG stated some time back that they intended to make the Lotro wallet free to all and make the gold cap free also.

I feel that all who have the wallet already should be compensated with a large carry-all of choice because the DDO guys are being compensated if they had purchased the classes and races that they are now making free in the ANNI event.

****PLEASE**** for the love of all that is holy within this game..... PLEASE NO MORE FIREWORKS.... it is cheesy now and any more would frankly be very predictable and boring.!!

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Originally Posted by TearMaker

So, I have just received an email from the producer of DDO and it seems that they are planning a doozy of a 16th anniversary over there.

Amongst other things they stated that they are giving away many of the races and classes as free from the ANNI onwards. Now SSG stated some time back that they intended to make the Lotro wallet free to all and make the gold cap free also.

I feel that all who have the wallet already should be compensated with a large carry-all of choice because the DDO guys are being compensated if they had purchased the classes and races that they are now making free in the ANNI event.

****PLEASE**** for the love of all that is holy within this game..... PLEASE NO MORE FIREWORKS.... it is cheesy now and any more would frankly be very predictable and boring.!!

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More fireworks?

Say no more fam. :D

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Originally Posted by TearMaker

MORE FIREWORKS....

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Great suggestion!

MoL

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Originally Posted by MadeOfLions

Great suggestion!

MoL

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EEPB1hzXkAEPuBG.jpg


Spaltung will be your driver today.

To celebrate an anniversary - it would be nice if something was done to benefit people that have actually been here for all or most of the 15 years.

Not giving things away that almost all long-term players already have or giving more to free players to close the gap between them and subscribers.

I certainly have no objection to those things if long-termers and subscribers also benefit at least as much from any largesse.

((grumbles some more about subscribers on the largest subscriber-only server not getting one single thing for the last VIP recognition weekend - not even the small crafting bonus that used to be given))

For me, I would love to have a permanent black dye for being here 15 years. That was a long term gift in Ultima Online, it was dope.

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Originally Posted by istvana

To celebrate an anniversary - it would be nice if something was done to benefit people that have actually been here for all or most of the 15 years.

Not giving things away that almost all long-term players already have or giving more to free players to close the gap between them and subscribers.

I certainly have no objection to those things if long-termers and subscribers also benefit at least as much from any largesse.

((grumbles some more about subscribers on the largest subscriber-only server not getting one single thing for the last VIP recognition weekend - not even the small crafting bonus that used to be given))

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Bruh what are you talking about? players who have played for 15 years get a brand new gift and frame that literally no one else but them will have for at least a year.

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Originally Posted by TearMaker

****PLEASE**** for the love of all that is holy within this game..... PLEASE NO MORE FIREWORKS.... it is cheesy now and any more would frankly be very predictable and boring.!!

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Originally Posted by MadeOfLions

Great suggestion!

MoL

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I feel like you have just stabbed my poor little Hobbit with a morgul-blade

https://i.ibb.co/vXWqxKB/frofdo.gif

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Originally Posted by TearMaker

I feel like you have just stabbed my poor little Hobbit with a morgul-blade

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Sorry about that! ;)

"It was generally agreed that the joke was in very bad taste, and more food and drink were needed to cure the guests of shock and annoyance." - A Long-expected Party, The Fellowship of the Ring

All kidding aside, I think you'll enjoy the anniversary this year.

MoL

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Originally Posted by MadeOfLions

Sorry about that! ;)

"It was generally agreed that the joke was in very bad taste, and more food and drink were needed to cure the guests of shock and annoyance." - A Long-expected Party, The Fellowship of the Ring

All kidding aside, I think you'll enjoy the anniversary this year.

MoL

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We shall see. As some have stated, the 10 year gift was rather disappointing... this is the next big milestone for those who have been with the game longer than the production team! 15 years is absolutely worth a true reward for the commitment. Here's to hoping the comment is valid for those who've been here since the beginning!

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Originally Posted by AdarinOuest

this is the next big milestone for those who have been with the game longer than the production team!

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We have some fresh faces, but I actually work with lots of people who were here before the game came out. We're just as excited about the milestone as you are, trust me! :)

MoL

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Originally Posted by MadeOfLions

We have some fresh faces, but I actually work with lots of people who were here before the game came out. We're just as excited about the milestone as you are, trust me! :)

MoL

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15 years is exiting and I just hope that you will consider ALL players this time and not add content like in year 10 which is impossible for some of us. I managed to get these instances done the first year but never on another character. It's like a slap in the face to tell some of us that we can't get these metas finished, maybe even laugh. Anyways, that's how I felt when I saw these instance requirements. Hahaha, we know you don't like it and will have a bad experience.

I think these quests would be better if avaiable year-round. The festival itself is just too short for even one of them.

Bruh what are you talking about? players who have played for 15 years get a brand new gift and frame that literally no one else but them will have for at least a year.<

Words fail to express my lack of interest in yet another frame or set of fireworks.

In the context (scroll up) of discussion of free races or classes I was hoping for something that would actually be useful to those that have been buying expansions since Moria and have the races and classes.

I don't mind what it is as long as they keep it out of the collection panel. Adding stuff that players can't get their hands on for up to 14 years just kills collections. If they are going to give a steed, emote or pet, give it to everyone, and put something really good in the long term 15 years barrel instead that doesn't affect collections, or deeds.

Just imagine this.

New player sees my red orb emote . . . .

"that's cool, how do you do that?"

"its an emote."

"what's an emote?"

"Check out your collections panel and you will see them all there."

"I just looked and those are so cool, I'm going to collect them all, even the ones in the store."

"Good for you mate."

"Wait! What? I can't get that one that I saw you doing for . . . 9 YEARS! and there are other things that I can't get for . . . 12 YEARS!"

"Yup."

"Hmmm, not going to bother then."

I expect catching up on year 12-15 quests/deeds at party tree...

Expectations - none tbh.

Suggestions - concerning 10th Anniversary quests - yes, an edit would be welcome when it comes to the raid ones. Maybe making those an "extra", not compulsory? It was great fun running them 5 years ago as there was always someone willing to help you but it may be difficult nowadays.

Wishful thinking - for the 15th Anniversary I'd love to see a temporary drop bonanza. The items we get right now are always the same: generic task items, a pot or two etc. You can kill 500 mobs for the slayer deed and safely Sell All without even checking your loot. A chance to get something nice - a premium item if one is very lucky, a pet, a mount, cosmetics, maybe a joke/special anniversary item. Maybe not the endgame content to discourage raid farming.

The current loot table is so boring that I got excited lately just by getting a map to some obscure place in Evendim, been so long since something different dropped.