LOTRO Reporter Episode 97 – Thurston the Balrog

What we did this week:

Bill:
Undying on Burg
Skirmish runs on captain
Isanna to 65!
Halls of Night attempt – ton’s of fun, but wouldn’t quite handle the end boss

Chris:
Sooooo close to 65. RL just go in the way with the move.
Cleared Thievery and Mischief on Tier 2, with only 1 wipe. Very proud of ourselves!
Halls of Night is a really fun, unique instance.
Attack at Dawn as a Duo – First Time beating it at

News:

Dev Diary: Itemization
http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/devdiaries/1350-rise-of-isengard-developer-diary-itemization

Vote on which quest pack gets 50% off.
http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?412530-Which-Quest-Pack-do-you-want-on-sale-at-50-off

Congratulation to Casual Stroll to Mordor on their 100th Episode!
http://www.casualstrolltomordor.com/2011/08/episode100/

Ales and Tales on Middle Earth Radio
http://lonelymountainband.guildlaunch.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7226327&gid=128176

Did you know?

According to Ethor the Hunter, you can finish instance join instance, including the quests that you receive upon entry,  leave them (but leave them “open”) and then re-enter to get new quests! The thing is, most of the mobs will already be dead. Confirmed for Great Barrows, but not yet for any other instances.

Community Report

Free People’s Press
http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/The_Free_Peoples’_Press_8-5-11

• Exploring Middle Earth article guest submitted by Andarne of Laurelin
• Love the postcard sitting on Sambrog’s throne.

PAX Meetup
mmoreporter.com/pax

• Prizes from a few different developers including Turbine.
• Shirts!