LOTR Online boss talks gold-farming

LOTR Online boss talks lotro gold-farmingTurbine executive producer Jeffrey Steefel believes MMO business models will change in the next five years toaccommodate using real-life money to buy in-game currency and items.Steefel was talking to Eurogamer in an exclusive interview, and while Lord of The Rings Online doesn't tolerate the"secondary market" just yet, he said his team would pay attention to developments in that area.Advertisement"The 'secondary market' is a huge topic of conversation across the industry, and we're watching it really closely,"Steefel told Eurogamer. "Our position is pretty straightforward right now. Our responsibility is to the subscribersof the game, to deliver to them the experience they expect. So we certainly do not support people farming or takingadvantage of the system in that way. It's against our Terms of Service and we do try and enforce that.""But, we all know that something will happen in the next two to five years to business models in general, so we'repaying attention to what's going on; watching what's going on with Sony Station whose servers support and managethis."Traditionally the "secondary market" works by players of an MMORPG going to a website like IGE.com, finding the gameand server they play on, checking the availability of currency or items, then buying them using real-life cash.They'll then have the money or bits and pieces delivered to them in-game by an anonymous source.A no-tolerance policy to "gold farming" is fairly common, and account suspensions or bans are well-documented inboth Final Fantasy XI and World of Warcraft. But Sony Online Entertainment is treading new ground with its first-party auction house called the Station Exchange, which gives EverQuest II players the option to "legally" purchasein-game assets. It gives SOE the opportunity to manage and moderate what goes on, as well as provide a secure andtrustworthy service.It begs the age old question of shouldn't some people be allowed to buy in-game clobber if they simply don't have asmuch time to pour into it as others? What about freedom of choice, etc?"That's the endless philosophical discussion," Steefel continues. "If I can find a way for every type of person inmy game to play the way they want to without adversely affecting anyone else, then that's win, win, win. And that'swhat we'll try to figure out."Look out for our full interview with Jeffrey Steefel on Eurogamer later this week.

lotro Quest:The Will of the Iron Part III

lotro Quest:The Will of the Iron Part III


The Will of the Iron, Part III Level: 30 Region: North Downs NPC: Novice Metalsmith Rewards: Craft Metalsmith Complete Proficiency Tier 3


Bestowal dialogue

'Your journey as a worker of metal has taken you this far, (player), but the road still stretches on before you. If you are to continue down that road, you will need better facilities than those you have been using.

'The dwarf Ottar has a reputation for fashioning high-quality weapons and armour and might agree to further your instruction. Ask him, too, if he can provide you with a better forge and anvil. Look for Ottar in the mining-town of Othrikar, in the North Downs.'


Background

You bend metal to your will and command it to defend those who need defending, but still you have not mastered the art.


Objective 1

Ottar is in the mining-town of Othrikar, in the North Downs.

A Novice Metalsmith asked you to speak with Ottar about learning his metalsmithing techniques and acquiring a superior place at which you can work.


Reward


* Craft Metalsmith Complete Proficiency Tier 3

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lotro Quest:Amber for Othrikar

lotro Quest:Amber for Othrikar


Amber for Othrikar Level: 30 Region: North Downs NPC: Ottar Rewards: Superior Forge Access




Bestowal dialogue

'I feel I can trust you with something that has come to my attention today, (player). Jaki Stonehand and his party of smiths have regularly gone into the hills to the north and west in search of precious amber for use in our metalwork, but their return is past due.

'If you can find them, bring me news of their plight..and if they found any amber, bring it with you! I understand that amber is quite fragile, so use caution on your return to Othrikar.

'I have authority to grant permission to use the superior forges of Thorin's Halls. If you successfully do this for me, I won't forget it, (player).'

Background

The dwarf Ottar has asked for your help recovering an overdue delivery of amber that he expected at Othrikar some days ago.

Objective 1

Ottar's smiths were looking for amber in the hills north and west of Othrikar.

Ottar sent you to look for the smiths he sent in search of amber north-west of Othrikar, and charged you with bringing him news of them...and bringing too any amber they may have found. In return, he suggested he might give you permission to use the superior forges of Thorin's Hall, in Ered Luin.

Objective 2

Jaki Stonehand is resting by the amber his party unearthed north-west of Othrikar, where Ottar is waiting for the delivery.

Pick up the amber by Jaki Stonehand and carry it south-east to Othrikar. Try not to engage in battle, for the amber is fragile and may easily break.

Objective 3

Ottar is at the centre of Othrikar.

Ottar is waiting to speak with you about the fate of Jaki Stonehand's expedition and to thank you for delivering the amber.

Reward


* Superior Forge Access

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LOTRO is the Selling PC Game Across North America and Europe

LOTRO is the Selling PC Game Across North America and Europe

WESTWOOD, MA and CHICAGO, IL - May 10, 2007 - Today, Turbine, Inc., Midway Games Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced that TheLord of the Rings Online(TM): Shadows of Angmar(TM) is the #1 selling PC title across North America and Europe based on the most recent industry reports. The Lord of the Rings Online has outsold all other PC games across North America, Germany, United Kingdom and France according to data from NPD (NA), Chart-Track (UK), GfK (France) and Media Control (Germany).

In addition to soaring sales, The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO Lotro gold) has been enthusiastically received by gaming critics around the globe:

The New York Times proclaimedLOTRO as "a major achievement of interactive storytelling, the first game truly worthy of the 'Lord of the Rings' franchise and a must-play for just about anyone with an interest in Tolkien or the future of online entertainment."

GameSpy awarded the game its prestigious Editor's Choice award with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Computer and Video Games, a leading UK gaming site, rated the game a 9.2 out of 10 and said "LOTRO gold presents a stunning and evocative world of Tolkien magic to explore."

GameDaily, a leading US gaming site, rated the game a 9 out of 10 and calls the game "a hot contender for PC game of the year."

"This outstanding start sets the stage for a bright future," said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "This is only the beginning as we embark on an incredible journey with our players to expand the world of Middle-earth with the release of regular content updates."

"Following the most successful North American pre-order program in Midway's history, The Lord of the Rings Online is off to a great start," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "As the positive reports and reviews continue to come in, gamers are settling into the game and experiencing Middle-earth as never before."

"The fabulous response from consumers and the media has been overwhelming," said David Solari, Vice President and General Manager of Codemasters Online Gaming. "It's been a great launch, but it's only the beginning for us. We look forward to rapid growth and welcoming thousands more to Middle-Earth!"

The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all time. From the quaint surroundings of the Shire to Angmar, the vile kingdom of the Witch-king, players will experience the world of Middle-earth as never before. For more information about The Lord of the Rings Online, please visit www.lotro.com or www.lotro-europe.com.

Explore Middle-earth: Woodhall

The sleepy little hobbit-village of Woodhall lies within the forested arms of Woody End in the Eastfarthing of the Shire. Tucked away well off the Stock Road as it is, Woodhall

sees little traffic. Gossip tends to be a favorite pastime for the hobbits who dwell here, and travelers may want to avoid the occasional nosey hobbit if they find themselves

passing through.



While the village of Woodhall is relatively small and unimportant, the wooded hills it rests beneath are another matter. Overlooking the village is a wide, green clearing within

the forest where the trees form a sort of hall, complete with pillars and canopy. It is rumored that sometimes Elves can be seen traveling through Woody End and that their

lights can be seen hanging in the boughs of the clearing some evenings.

The clearing above Woodhall is where The Elf-company of Gildor Inglorion took Frodo Baggins and his companions after startling away the Black Rider who was hunting them in The

Fellowship of the Ring. Who can say what players of The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar will find in the encampment

above Woodhall?

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