LOTRO Reporter Episode 134 – Party like it’s 2007

In this episode, Chris and I discuss all things anniversary-ish, go over a great farm to farm, strategize on taking down Saruman and more!

What we did this week

Bill
SoS – that’s pretty much it.

Chris
Ding 73 – Working through the Epic Story still, and have just begun the attack on Isengard with the Rohirim.
A couple of skirmishes as well, using the LFF tool. Set to almost full random, I can still get the marks and morale bonuses without including Icy Crevase. My life is complete.

News

Happy Birthday LOTRO!

Anniversary video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H4VW-Ehr4Y&list=PLA166DC56D1AD9CC7&index=1&feature=plpp_video

Birthday wishes vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH6avPfB_8U&feature=youtu.be

Anniversary gift – double experience until April 30th
http://casualstrolltomordor.com/2012/04/5th-anniversary-double-experience-starts-today/

Did you know

From Layanor

North Cotton Farms is AWESOME!
Did you know North Cotton Farms is AWESOME!!!!

North Cotton Farms is a level 65 3 man from the instance hub called *In their absence.*

At tier 1 you get 10 sealed relics if everyone passes all of them to you. Each sealed relic has 1 – 3 tier 4 relics in them.

At the least you will get one tier 6 total after combining them all.

The tier 2 version of this instance is slightly harder, but the relic output is better. The full run will give you 19 tier 4 sealed relics. When deconstructed, the minimum number of tier 4 relics you can get is 19. The maximum is 76! I average around 30 a run.

This instance is very easy for two level 75 characters with minimal gear. And some classes can solo this.

Also as a side note. On tier 2 this instance also gives 7 weapon exp items. These can raise a level zero legendary weapon all the way to level 33 in one run. A very fast way to get a legacy for your new legendary weapon!

Get to work minions!
Layanor the Mighty!!!

Community

Tower of Orthanc – Saruman guide (PB, from Doc Holiday’s blog)
http://docholidaymmo.com/2012/04/19/lore-mastery-tower-of-orthanc-raid-guide-saruman-t1/

CTSM’s 5th Anniversary Guide
http://casualstrolltomordor.com/2012/04/lotro-5th-anniversary-festival-2/

Dawning Eclipse 5th year Kin Anniversary, Windfola Server

An invitation to come and celebrate with us. There will be music, fireworks, fun and prizes!
Closer to the time a list of events will be listed on http://bit.ly/HzR0Fq, one of our events the Lord of the Rings Joke contest is already underway.
Starting at Friday 4th May 8pm EST. Location is Home of Dawning Eclipse, 2 Chalk Road, Bullridge, Shire Homesteads, Windfola.

Skirmish of Skirmishes

Battle in the Tower vs. Battle in the Way of Smiths
Bill – Battle in the Tower
Chris – Battle in the Tower
Isanna – Battle in the Tower
Chat room – Battle in the Tower

Next week – The Icy Crevasse vs. Ford of Bruinen! Email us your votes, and join us in the chat room next week to vote for your preferred skirmish!