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LOTRO Players News

The Players Alliance
LOTRO
Legacy Of Morgoth
Lord Of the Rings Online
Update 41.3.1
LOTRO Update 42.2
Update 42: Legacy Of Morgoth
Stony Stone Games
Moria
64-Bit Servers
Extra Life
Update 42: the Legacy Of Morgoth
Yule Tide Festival
Near Harad
Rivendell
Umbaral
Treasure Boogun Event
Nazgul
Kud Zagiena
The Legacy Of Morgoth
Corsairs Of Umbar

LOTRO Players News is the official news podcast for LOTRO Players. Each week we talk about official news from Turbine and our news from the site.

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Latest Episodes

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This week we discussed the latest Bullroarer reveal, the merits of sprinting vs. war steeds, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 46 Beta #3 Release Notes Angmar and Mordor Level Cap Increase Schedule A Casual Stroll through Instances and Interio... more

This week we discussed the latest updates and Bullroarer build, our favorite starter zones, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 45.7 Release Notes Update 46 Bullroarer Build #2 Release Notes A Casual Stroll through Idagal Store Sales Pile Up Dou... more

This week we discussed the latest Bullroarer news, store sales, and our week in gaming. Game News Update 46 Bullroarer Beta #1 Release notes Legendary Reward Track 15 Extended A Casual Stroll through An Sheru Store Sales The Kingdoms of Harad is now ... more

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Host of LOTRO Players News, engaging with the gaming community and providing insights on LOTRO.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Note: This is a joint review for LOTRO Academy, LOTRO Players News, and DDO Players News. As such, I will be posting a copy of this review for each podcast.

    I strongly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in the material covered. Professionally done, the content is always up to date and entertaining. The hosts are well informed and friendly. Each adds his or her own quirks to the ensemble, enhancing the overall appeal. They are the type of people that once you have listened to them long ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vertagk
    United States9 years ago
  • A once great podcast now sullied

    At its height, LPN was the go-to for all things LOTRO. Each week the cast provided in-depth analysis of the features, updates and mechanics of the game in a delightful and engaging manner. However, a few months ago the majority of the original cast departed and the show changed direction. Now the majority of each episode revolves around funny voices, repeated in-jokes and self-promotion for the host’s streaming channels. I was a long-time fan of the show, and while I would download it every week... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Foquo
    Australia10 years ago
  • A Brilliant Podcast

    This is a brilliant podcast full of amazingly passionate and knowledgeable people about the game. I am never bored throughout my long walks to school every day because their humorous comments and jokes make me laugh, and I long to continue listening when I reach the school gates. As the title suggests, it is a podcast for the players.

    If the presenters see this, however unlikely, I have a couple of questions to ask regarding the game:

    Firstly, is leaving a zone a couple of levels early a wise... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teddalego
    United Kingdom10 years ago
  • The best LOTRO podcast

    People who clearly care about the game and community talking about every aspect. A must-listen.

    Onishi of Landroval

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farquestor
    United States10 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Great show to go along with playing LotRO. Superb host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YoCraig
    United States10 years ago

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Feedback is varied, with some suggesting the show has shifted focus towards humor at the expense of in-depth analysis in recent episodes.
Many find the mix of humor and gaming insights engaging and relevant, particularly for fans of LOTRO.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' wealth of knowledge and commitment to clean content.
The podcast is praised for being a resourceful community hub and fostering camaraderie among listeners.

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LOTRO Players News Episode 596: PineleafLand
Q: Are you guys pretty excited about the enhanced capability and the potential benefit of NLT?
Investing in NLT (non-latent trampling) is seen as empowering for gameplay, potentially allowing for unprecedented interactions and capabilities in-game.
LOTRO Players News Episode 626: Money for Mumak Mounts
Q: What's the level cap increase?
The level cap is increased to 75 for Ingmar and Mordor.
LOTRO Players News Episode 626: Money for Mumak Mounts
Q: What about Weatherstock?
Weatherstock creates significant server issues due to many players gathering for the concert.
LOTRO Players News Episode 618: 11:59PM Eastern Time August 31, 2025
Q: What do I need to do as a kinship leader prior to August 31st, 2025?
Kinship leaders need to abandon or sell their kinship housing before August 31st, 2025.
LOTRO Players News Episode 618: 11:59PM Eastern Time August 31, 2025
Q: What do I need to know if I have an outstanding kinship escrow storage issue from earlier transfers that I'm discussing with customer service aids?
They are working to correct the issue and will let you know when missing items are available for re-transfer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LOTRO Players News

What is LOTRO Players News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on a well-loved fantasy MMORPG, the discussions center around the latest game updates, features, and events in the context of an engaged community. Episodes often include humorous exchanges among the hosts while offering insights into gameplay mechanics, class changes, and user experiences. Unique aspects of the show are its commitment to providing clean content while covering in-depth analysis of updates directly from the game's development team, thus creating a blend of information and entertainment that appeals to both casual and hardcore fans. Engagement with listener feedback and a sense of camaraderie among the hosts enhances the community-driven aspect of the podcast, making it a popular choice for listeners who appreciate a... more

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