Will there be new Fellowship Tactics added to the combat ystem? Will these be tied into the Warden class?
Not for Moria! Ultimately, we wanted to ensure that all of our polish time went to ensuring the classes themselves got the necessary love to progress from 50 to 60. Adding more fellowship tactics wouldn’t have helped that as much as I would have liked, so additional tactics (and maneuvers) will have to wait…
Have hirelings been considered for LotRO and if so can we expect to see them within the Mines of Moria expansion?
We’ve talked about hirelings quite a bit, actually, and they are one of those systems that would need to be a premiere of an expansion pack. Given that Moria isn’t as focused on hiring troops to fight alongside you against ultimate evil, as other, future expansions might be, it’s on the backburner.
For all those dedicated Creeps out there, will there be new creatures and classes for Monster Play?
Actually, we’ve spent our time modifying our existing creatures quite a bit. With the launch of Moria, the monster players will once more overpower the heroes of Eriador, as they will be on top of the heap (being level 60). This is combined with the extensive modifications to their skills and upgrades to give them an edge. We’ve also brought some larger systems online, such as dynamic population rebalance, in order to ensure that combats are competitive even when there are population imbalances. All in all, we’ve spent a lot of time just polishing the area, in order to ensure that the PvMP that people engage in is rewarding, interesting, but overall? Fun.
Where does Lord of the Rings Online go after Mines of Moria? Where do see the game going in the future?
Wow. That’s a big question. I think it is safe to say we’ll continue to follow the fellowship, taking a few scenic detours along the way. Our goal is to continue adding new and interesting content that leverages the IP, and entertains the players. At this point? I think it would be safe to look for more expansion east of the Misty Mountains. But, don’t quote me! ;)
Is there anything we missed that you think people should know?
There are tons of things I think we could call attention too… but trying to convey them all here might lead to me typing all night. I encourage everyone to look at our Dev diaries, as they give great insight into the development process, and all the things to get excited about within Moria proper. The thing I most enjoy about the Moria experience, is how it is a very crafted experience, even introducing you to your nemesis within the first few seconds after finally gaining entrance into Moria itself. The Watcher? No joke… he makes the Balrog of Angmar look like a whipping boy.
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