LOTR computer games... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Anáwiel · 02-24-2007, 04:58 PM

I am currently playing the beta of Lord of the Rings Online, the game is pretty good (the NDA has been lifted, so I can speak freely about it

) I've seen so far only small parts, but I am so excited about it, I absolutely love it. Of course there is some stuff to fix for the release but it is great.

I have played also LotR: The Fellowship or something, but the game appeared too stupid, I quit at the very beginning when I had done all quests in Hobbiton and had to leave it.

I don't like strategy games but I considered testing War of the Ring and The Battle for Middle Earth 1 and 2, especially the second one sounds quite promising. Probably I will give them a try some day...

Elmo · 02-25-2007, 04:13 AM

The best game ever would be Middle Earth: Total War, the campaign mode would be immense

The 1,000 Reader · 02-27-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hewhoarisesinmight

The best game ever would be Middle Earth: Total War, the campaign mode would be immense

BFMEII and ROTW do have the War of the Ring mode as a feature.

In an odd sense, it was The Third Age that made me want BFME. At first, I thought that Third Age would rock, but then I went to the main site and realized that not only would it be RPG, it wouldn't have the main characters. Depressed, I checked out BFME, and I was much more pleased.

02-27-2007, 06:23 PM

Any clues as to how to evade the Nazgul in the Fellowship of the Ring whilst still in Hobbiton? I have never got passed this level!

Oddwen · 02-27-2007, 06:56 PM

In Black Label's FotR? Frustrating, isn't it? It took me a while too. It's all a matter of timing.

I have that as well as The Hobbit for x-box - I love The Hobbit. The graphics are cartoony without being rediculous, the music is gorgeous, and it's at my level of gaming. >.>

I like the look of FotR - the Barrow-wights and the wights in the Old Forest still creep me out. The worst part about it is that Moria is so dark - I can't see anything and I keep getting lost!

I've played TTT and RotK - pretty blah. Tho my brother and I enjoyed staying up late quite a few nights trying to get past the Mumak battle in RotK before we finally looked up cheats.

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I also played a movie-based RPG, the title of which I have forgotten. I stopped playing because it got too boring.

Ditto. Feh on you, turn-based twice-cursed pincher-scimitared uruk-hai.

As for computer games, erm, no.

The Sixth Wizard · 03-03-2007, 05:03 PM

Speaking of RPGs, can anyone imagine what it would be like if Bethesda (the guys who made Oblivion and Morrowind, which are RPGs ahead of their time, by the way) got a hold of the Silmarillion?

*drools disturbingly*

03-04-2007, 04:36 PM

I would like to see BFME III with the Last Alliance against Sauron. That is a true clash of the titans.

Anáwiel · 03-06-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sixth Wizard

Speaking of RPGs, can anyone imagine what it would be like if Bethesda (the guys who made Oblivion and Morrowind, which are RPGs ahead of their time, by the way) got a hold of the Silmarillion?

*drools disturbingly*

The Silmarillion is far too complicated, it is suitable only for an mmorpg. And I think Turbine should get it, they have done such an amazing work with LotR, of course not perfect but still wonderful. I am in love with this game.
As for Bethesda, they should stick to the Elder Scrolls, I am waiting for the 5th part

Knight of Gondor · 03-07-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Oddwen

I've played TTT and RotK - pretty blah. Tho my brother and I enjoyed staying up late quite a few nights trying to get past the Mumak battle in RotK before we finally looked up cheats.

The version I have gives you the cheats after you beat the game, and you can't activate them beforehand.

Celegost · 03-14-2007, 01:18 PM

I have some good games you might like to try:
The Battle for Middle-Earth II
The Battle for Middle-Earth II: The Rise of the Witch-King
The Fellowship of the Ring (based on the book rather than the Films)
The Third age (annoying, repetitive, tedious and complicated fighting but a good story)
The Return of the King

Also, keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming roleplayer "The White Council" (to summarise, basically GTA:Middle-Earth)

02-25-2007, 04:13 AM	#2
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	The best game ever would be Middle Earth: Total War, the campaign mode would be immense __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

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02-24-2007, 04:58 PM	#1
Anáwiel Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 11	I am currently playing the beta of Lord of the Rings Online, the game is pretty good (the NDA has been lifted, so I can speak freely about it ) I've seen so far only small parts, but I am so excited about it, I absolutely love it. Of course there is some stuff to fix for the release but it is great. I have played also LotR: The Fellowship or something, but the game appeared too stupid, I quit at the very beginning when I had done all quests in Hobbiton and had to leave it. I don't like strategy games but I considered testing War of the Ring and The Battle for Middle Earth 1 and 2, especially the second one sounds quite promising. Probably I will give them a try some day...

02-27-2007, 06:23 PM	#4
Mansun Guest Posts: n/a	Any clues as to how to evade the Nazgul in the Fellowship of the Ring whilst still in Hobbiton? I have never got passed this level!

03-03-2007, 05:03 PM	#6
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	Speaking of RPGs, can anyone imagine what it would be like if Bethesda (the guys who made Oblivion and Morrowind, which are RPGs ahead of their time, by the way) got a hold of the Silmarillion? drools disturbingly

03-04-2007, 04:36 PM	#7
Mansun Guest Posts: n/a	I would like to see BFME III with the Last Alliance against Sauron. That is a true clash of the titans.

03-14-2007, 01:18 PM	#10
Celegost Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 23	I have some good games you might like to try: The Battle for Middle-Earth II The Battle for Middle-Earth II: The Rise of the Witch-King The Fellowship of the Ring (based on the book rather than the Films) The Third age (annoying, repetitive, tedious and complicated fighting but a good story) The Return of the King Also, keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming roleplayer "The White Council" (to summarise, basically GTA:Middle-Earth)