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MMO's patch notes are Sauron the eyes.

Turbine has explained, in excruciating detail, every upcoming change arriving in Lord of the Rings expansion Siege of Mirkwood, which is released in Europe on 3rd December.

The release notes cover everything, from the new Skirmish System and Fortress of the Nazgul content to the revamped mounts, combat system and menu/interface.

Mirkwood also overhauls the Lone-lands area and alters the workings of Dread/Gloom, reputation, Legendary items, and racial abilities - the dwarf Headbutt now dazes opponents for a short time, for instance.

On top of all that, you can swot up on routine class alterations, Monster Play tweaks and more. There's bloody loads.

Absorb our hands-on impressions of LOTRO: Siege of Mirkwood for our thoughts on the new content.

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- Release date Autumn 2009
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tachometer #1 2 years ago

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Under Mirkwood?
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davisorle #2 2 years ago

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Lotro used to be awesome the first year or so after its release. I miss it some times and the guild there. But for now I think we should focous on the next link when we talk about MMOs and hope its as good as it looks

http://ww w.gametrailers.com/video/north-...
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Masarin #3 2 years ago

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@davisorle

Nah, not me. I can't stand small girls with fake mouse ears.
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davisorle #4 2 years ago

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@Masarin
lol dude, thats tyhe bit i didnt enjoy either. I hate L and im not from the kiddos that run along everything the eastern trend throws at him. I feel not as young capable to do that eitherway ^^ I loved the design of the rest though. Utilises unreal Engine 3, different gameplay for an MMORPG and its got interesting classes. And for a gametrailer its one of the most complete an MMO has ever released actually. Thorough. But again ill agree. im against that specific char. Not only id neverr make e one but also reminds me the annoying dwarves from WoW. have you beeen killed while lvling by a dwarf twink? lol lil fuckers
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hiddenranbir #5 2 years ago

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I think i remember that, has supposed to have some insane combat.

Anyway, woo mirkwood!
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Tyranix #6 2 years ago

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Ah yes, that thing.

But in more important news, woo hoo Mirkwood! I'm not at level cap yet (not sure I ever will be) but I love it every time new content is released for Lotro. Roll on good times.
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Spekingur #7 2 years ago

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Finally headbutting has been made fun!
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Dizzy #8 2 years ago

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Awesome. Looking forward to more of the best MMO on the market.
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organica #9 2 years ago

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That's a hefty list of goodies. I was a bit worried about the weapon speed changes but it doesn't sound as bad as I had anticipated.
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iokthemonkey #10 2 years ago

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The Champion Legendary weapon changes sound a bit suspect - if I understand correctly, new ones will no longer have damage bonuses based on stance. I'm glad I was able to get a 2nd Age Weapon with suitable legacies before this went live.
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swisstony #11 2 years ago

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and it's live, surprised EG has missed recording the fact.
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