LOTRO vs WOW

I used to play wow and i got really bored of it at 70 and i was looking at LOTRO and i just wanted to know if it is better than wow. if it is or isnt could any one tell me why? i have friends that play it and they want me to get it but they like wow and i dont and i want to know it i am bored of wow will there be anything worthwhile in LOTRO

Yes I totally agree.  I got to 70, killed Gruul.  Got bored and quit. 

I really see no games coming that really catch my interest :( 

LOTRO is way too similar to WOW. Everything from the UI, to the skills, traits, and even graphics look similar. onemic

Yeah WOW graphics sucked.  I don't know why people didn't (don't) complain.  That was the only good thing about Galaxies.  You could sit on a hill and soak in the scenery.

LOTR Questions:

1.  Is their ab economy?

2.  Are their professions?  mining? smithing? etc?

Hey there!

 Ok, I played BOTH games. 2 70's in WoW, and im working on LOTRO right now. Let me tell you, WoWs golden days are over, if you had of asked me which one to play just before BC, it wouldn't have been a question. But it is now time for LOTRO to shine. There is no compotition here.

 And for those saying that the game is copying WoW? Open your eyes, WoW copied games like EQ, you don't know what your talking about, WoW is the king of copying, its about time someone did the same thing to them. LOTRO is a much better game, and personally I cannot wait for the end-game content.

Finally, the graphics are NOT the same. Try playing both games before you make a post. LOTROs graphics destroy WoWs cartoony graphics. There is no compotition here at all.

 In the end, its LOTRO all the way man, hands down.

 Thanks for Reading!

Yeah WOW graphics sucked. I don't know why people didn't (don't) complain. That was the only good thing about Galaxies. You could sit on a hill and soak in the scenery.

 

LOTR Questions:

 

1. Is their ab economy?

2. Are their professions? mining? smithing? etc?

 

 

feltus

 WoW's graphics were perfectly fine when it was realeased, and they are still just fine. their not amazing, but their not bad by any means

Man, Duillond is a beautiful town.

If someone could answer a few questions I have, that would be wonderful.

First off, I heard there isn't any PvP. Is this true? False? Is there any sort of Player vs. Player combat or games?

Second, does the game have a solid community? A working economy and a large amount of players to make it feel like a real MMO? I am tired of games that have either collapsed over time, or never had a chance to build a real working community.

Third, does it have time cards or is it strictly credit? And if so what is the price. I will assume it is similar to WoW. In your eyes, is it worth the monthly price?

I did my homework on this one...  retired from WoW reluctantly because Karazhan farming is boring.

Players who enjoy adventuring will like LOTRO.  Its graphics are pretty its UI is tested and approved... its a great PvE (Player vs Environment) game.  They have an established community and economy in game, nothing to worry about there.  The game is lacking real PvP however, and I find that's where I lose all interest in it.  They have a in game battleground where players control mobs in different and all together retarded way.  Im not impressed...   as a vanguard player I was looking for something new that would appeal to my interest and I found that I will not be joining the LOTRO community.

PvP is suppose to be good guys smashing bad guys faces...  nothing at all like what LOTRO has done.

If you're looking for a MMORPG to explore and kill a lot of NPC's then maybe LOTRO is for you.  If you're like me however you'll probably be much happier with Vanguard Saga of Heroes.  Stay tuned for Warhammer: online as well.  Its sure to be epic coming from the creators of Dark age of Camelot!!

I did my homework on this one... retired from WoW reluctantly because Karazhan farming is boring.

Players who enjoy adventuring will like LOTRO. Its graphics are pretty its UI is tested and approved... its a great PvE (Player vs Environment) game. They have an established community and economy in game, nothing to worry about there. The game is lacking real PvP however, and I find that's where I lose all interest in it. They have a in game battleground where players control mobs in different and all together retarded way. Im not impressed... as a vanguard player I was looking for something new that would appeal to my interest and I found that I will not be joining the LOTRO community.

PvP is suppose to be good guys smashing bad guys faces... nothing at all like what LOTRO has done.

 

If you're looking for a MMORPG to explore and kill a lot of NPC's then maybe LOTRO is for you. If you're like me however you'll probably be much happier with Vanguard Saga of Heroes. Stay tuned for Warhammer: online as well. Its sure to be epic coming from the creators of Dark age of Camelot!!

250Ridah

You my friend I think are quite mistakin on the whole PvP aspect.  Yes the PvP of LoTRO has good guys smashing bad guys faces in, I really don't know how far you got into the game if you ever played it at all.  The big difference is that you get to create a monster player consisting of a Warg, Spider, Orc(Bowman), Orc(Captain), or Orc(melee) and you can quest in a place called the ettenmores to get more traits, more skills, etc...  When the higher level players reach that area you can hop on your monster character and battle it out for control of 4 main keeps spread through out the map (which is quite big I might add.) I really enjoy it and have a great time hittin up 24 man raids to take control of some of the keeps, they are pretty tough to take down.  

I used to play wow and i got really bored of it at 70 and i was looking at LOTRO and i just wanted to know if it is better than wow. if it is or isnt could any one tell me why? i have friends that play it and they want me to get it but they like wow and i dont and i want to know it i am bored of wow will there be anything worthwhile in LOTRO

Goron24

I can tell you, however, that you level slower in LOTRO than you do WoW. The game world has more atmosphere and feels more like a virtual world than a game. This game so far feels like WoW levels 1-40... fun, quick questing, casual-friendly. It will all depend on what players have to do at 50 though. You would likely find yourself at max level bored again.

I keep hearing whining about no end content for wow at 70. What else your gonna do?

They put Battlegrounds, arena, Elite dungeons you can collect ranks and buy armor and weapons with points and tons of factions to raise.  So don't see what the complaining is about? Your already maxed level either do the stuff i mentioned above or make another toon.

I keep hearing whining about no end content for wow at 70. What else your gonna do?

They put Battlegrounds, arena, Elite dungeons you can collect ranks and buy armor and weapons with points and tons of factions to raise.  So don't see what the complaining is about? Your already maxed level either do the stuff i mentioned above or make another toon.Sleepyz

The problem with MMO's based on a levelling system is that they have to chop up the world into zones to seperate where you should be to gain XP. That isn't providing content, it's creating a gauntlet. Once you've reached the end of the gauntlet (max level) there's nowhere else to go. All you can do is repeat what you've already done.

If someone could answer a few questions I have, that would be wonderful.

First off, I heard there isn't any PvP. Is this true? False? Is there any sort of Player vs. Player combat or games?

It has PVP if you want to even call it that. How about take Just Alterac Valley from WoW...Make it even lamer. And have no rewards for it at all. That is LOTRO and that is all they have. 

Second, does the game have a solid community? A working economy and a large amount of players to make it feel like a real MMO? I am tired of games that have either collapsed over time, or never had a chance to build a real working community.

Community is great. But you can tell it is about on Par's with WoW's. Take a look at the forums...Pretty much within two weeks we already have the forums full of whines and Chat is pretty much Barrens all over again.

Third, does it have time cards or is it strictly credit? And if so what is the price. I will assume it is similar to WoW. In your eyes, is it worth the monthly price?

To be honest...Not really. It is very dull. I am playing it...I am enjoying it. But it is definitly the worst out of all the MMOs I played

Fourth, how is the end game experience? I would take it that this hasn't truly been reached by most if not any, but from what you may have heard or experienced, is it worth playing through till the end? Does it provide an "epic" feeling at all? Comment above states it...It feels so boring. They have such a huge map. And you are only in one incomplete area.

kx01

If someone could answer a few questions I have, that would be wonderful.

First off, I heard there isn't any PvP. Is this true? False? Is there any sort of Player vs. Player combat or games?

Second, does the game have a solid community? A working economy and a large amount of players to make it feel like a real MMO? I am tired of games that have either collapsed over time, or never had a chance to build a real working community.

Third, does it have time cards or is it strictly credit? And if so what is the price. I will assume it is similar to WoW. In your eyes, is it worth the monthly price?

Fourth, how is the end game experience? I would take it that this hasn't truly been reached by most if not any, but from what you may have heard or experienced, is it worth playing through till the end? Does it provide an "epic" feeling at all?kx01

1.To the PVP question check this out- http://www.lotro.com/article/313

2.. So far it looks like the LotRO world is populated and it has a good amount of subscribers.

I don't know much about the end game because I haven't reached 50 yet since leveling is longer.

Trailer (Uses ingame world)-  http://youtube.com/watch?v=GX74t5A8Yx8&mode=related&search=

One of the chapters on main storyline quest- http://youtube.com/watch?v=AHOCIx4KWMI

PVMP- http://youtube.com/watch?v=J2Ti5ctBxxA&mode=related&search=

Races- http://www.lotro.com/index.php?page_id=73&siid=3

Crafting- http://www.lotro.com/article/281

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If someone could answer a few questions I have, that would be wonderful.

First off, I heard there isn't any PvP. Is this true? False? Is there any sort of Player vs. Player combat or games?

It has PVP if you want to even call it that. How about take Just Alterac Valley from WoW...Make it even lamer. And have no rewards for it at all. That is LOTRO and that is all they have. 

Second, does the game have a solid community? A working economy and a large amount of players to make it feel like a real MMO? I am tired of games that have either collapsed over time, or never had a chance to build a real working community.

Community is great. But you can tell it is about on Par's with WoW's. Take a look at the forums...Pretty much within two weeks we already have the forums full of whines and Chat is pretty much Barrens all over again.

Third, does it have time cards or is it strictly credit? And if so what is the price. I will assume it is similar to WoW. In your eyes, is it worth the monthly price?

To be honest...Not really. It is very dull. I am playing it...I am enjoying it. But it is definitly the worst out of all the MMOs I played

Fourth, how is the end game experience? I would take it that this hasn't truly been reached by most if not any, but from what you may have heard or experienced, is it worth playing through till the end? Does it provide an "epic" feeling at all? Comment above states it...It feels so boring. They have such a huge map. And you are only in one incomplete area.

Acenso

I'll just say I disagree with most of your opinion on LOTRO. It's not nearly as bad as you make it sound in your post, imo.

[QUOTE="Sleepyz"]

I keep hearing whining about no end content for wow at 70. What else your gonna do?

They put Battlegrounds, arena, Elite dungeons you can collect ranks and buy armor and weapons with points and tons of factions to raise.  So don't see what the complaining is about? Your already maxed level either do the stuff i mentioned above or make another toon.sircyrus

The problem with MMO's based on a levelling system is that they have to chop up the world into zones to seperate where you should be to gain XP. That isn't providing content, it's creating a gauntlet. Once you've reached the end of the gauntlet (max level) there's nowhere else to go. All you can do is repeat what you've already done.

Guess they could do a random solo dungeon thing with a big boss at end protecting a chest of treasures but apart for that don't see what else they could do for a level 70.

In my opinion Lotr and wow are quite similar games. I have played both games and I got tired too soon. Im currently playing Vanguard which seems to be a deeper mmorpg.

servers population? LOTRO is the number 1 in the top selling titles this year... i guess that kind of answer your question...

Almost any game is better than WoW :S WoW is like a Jack of all trades that has nothing special it mixes little tid bits from every succesful old mmorpg...

LOTRO isnt innovative or revolutionary is the same crappy old generation mmorpg but it sure is less crappier than all mmorpgs out right now...

Im just playing it to wait for Age of conan 

I am here to add my 2 cents to this discussion. I played WOW for 2 years and became bored with it. I enjoyed it initally but it became very repetitive after while really got tired of all the leet BS and pwnd BS and all the other imature crap that started going on.

I am currently playing LOTRO and very much enjoying it. The server I play on Vilya has a very mature group of players who seem to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the game and are not looking for the very best equipment or who can do the most dps or who pwn's who ad naseum. LEET SPEAK is not tolerated (thankfully)

LOTRO is based on a much loved classical set of novels that have a fan base who really appreciate the beautiful world created by Tolkein. The whole question of PVP does not fit into this world at all, at least not the way most other games of this type do PVP thus the monster PVP which really makes much more sense in keeping with the spirit of LOTR.

I don't know how the endgame will be and at this point don't really care. The journey so far is wonderful I felt I was in the Shire and when I first went to Bags End I thought this is really great Tolkein would approve. So for those of you who are looking for some cutting-edge mmorpg this probably isnt the game you are looking for. If you really want PvP this is probably not the game you are looking for. However if you enjoy hanging out with friends adventuring in a beautifully rendered world appreciate the classic nature of LOTR this might be a place to hang your hat for awhile. Mean time I am going to hop over to the Shire and finish the Brewmaster quest sit back in the Green dragon and have a fine mead and toast my fellow Kin. Perhaps I will see you there and I can share some fine pipeweed with you and tell you some fine stories.

LOTRO suites me better. Better story, lore and graphics (by a mile).

 Generally, they are pretty similar in design: weak crafting, easy leveling, no economy to speak of. Once cool feature of LOTRO is the instanced action sequences.

 It works for me. The only realy pain is having to run everywhere. Mounts are rentable, but expensive and personal mounts are at lvl35 and epic mounts at lvl40, I believe.

 It's just nice to have an alternative to WoW.

servers population? LOTRO is the number 1 in the top selling titles this year... i guess that kind of answer your question...bl1ndz0r

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servers population? LOTRO is the number 1 in the top selling titles this year... i guess that kind of answer your question...sircyrus

the game has only been out for a little under 2 weeks... 

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servers population? LOTRO is the number 1 in the top selling titles this year... i guess that kind of answer your question...white45e

the game has only been out for a little under 2 weeks... 

I know it's a bit off topic guys, but people who have LOTRO, does it have a 10 day free trial offer when you get the game so your friends can play it.

Only im bored of WoW and looking for a change for me and my mates.

Please tell me. Cheers :D

LOTRO ftw

wow is to predictabile :D

I know it's a bit off topic guys, but people who have LOTRO, does it have a 10 day free trial offer when you get the game so your friends can play it.

Only im bored of WoW and looking for a change for me and my mates.

Please tell me. Cheers :D

passey

Yes, it Does.

Final note here from me. If you play WoW and you are currently happy with it, stay with WoW. I still KNOW that LOTRO is bette rin almost every aspect, but if you happy, why change? If your bored of WoW or any game, GIVE LOTRO a try! The game is simply amazing. So what if it takes aspects of WoW with it, as if WoW didn't do the same with other games.

LOTRO is a solid game, unlike a few of the newbs on here, I have played each game throughly, 2 70's in WoW and playing LOTRO everyday. I'm MUCH more impressed with what I have seen in LOTRO in 1.2 months, then I am or everwas with 2 years of WoW.

In other words? Hands down LOTRO. Someone mentioned earlier that I was just excited and bad mouthing WoW because I was bored of it, this maybe be partailly true, but a do have VERY good reason to be excited with this game. The potential is amazing, end-game will be something like never seen before. And the Graphics ARE better, just because WoW chose to have Cartoony graphics doesn't mean they can't be compared to LOTRO. Personally, I would take LOTROs realistic graphics over WoWs ANYDAY.

 Thanks for reading the wall of text.

Forgot to Add.

Unlike WoW, LOTRO has a main story. Which I think is just great. LOTRO has really set it self apart from WoW on many aspects.

I'm still raiding the endgame in WOW many nights of the week. Been playing since around december 2005. We're doing pretty good (halfway through serpentshrine for those it's relevant to) and I'm relatively happy with the game. I checked out LOTRO but felt it's too similar to any other generic MMO. I'll admit to being a powergamer so I don't care about graphics, lore or story. It's all about the core gameplay.

There's a simple case of me being in a great guild with a great bunch of people - so obviously I'm sticking to WoW. I can't be bothered starting all over again for an equivalent game. There's obviously the risk that the endgame raiding isn't going to be any good either - and it's what I aspire to in these games. MMO's are about the people you play with and ultimately that's what has made the choice for me.

I am here to add my 2 cents to this discussion. I played WOW for 2 years and became bored with it. I enjoyed it initally but it became very repetitive after while really got tired of all the leet BS and pwnd BS and all the other imature crap that started going on.

I am currently playing LOTRO and very much enjoying it. The server I play on Vilya has a very mature group of players who seem to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the game and are not looking for the very best equipment or who can do the most dps or who pwn's who ad naseum. LEET SPEAK is not tolerated (thankfully)

LOTRO is based on a much loved classical set of novels that have a fan base who really appreciate the beautiful world created by Tolkein. The whole question of PVP does not fit into this world at all, at least not the way most other games of this type do PVP thus the monster PVP which really makes much more sense in keeping with the spirit of LOTR.

I don't know how the endgame will be and at this point don't really care. The journey so far is wonderful I felt I was in the Shire and when I first went to Bags End I thought this is really great Tolkein would approve. So for those of you who are looking for some cutting-edge mmorpg this probably isnt the game you are looking for. If you really want PvP this is probably not the game you are looking for. However if you enjoy hanging out with friends adventuring in a beautifully rendered world appreciate the classic nature of LOTR this might be a place to hang your hat for awhile. Mean time I am going to hop over to the Shire and finish the Brewmaster quest sit back in the Green dragon and have a fine mead and toast my fellow Kin. Perhaps I will see you there and I can share some fine pipeweed with you and tell you some fine stories.

 

Jackcrowe

Nice post. If I had a character on your server I'd buy you an ale, but alas I 'm not. But cheers anyways! :D