New Lord of the Rings Online Book Opens
Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, bringing new content to
subscribers of the MMORPG: WESTWOOD, MA – July 23, 2008 - Turbine, Inc.
announced the details of the sixth content update for subscribers to The Lord of
the Rings Online™: Shadows of Angmar™. Book 14: Ring-forge of Eregion delivers
the climax to the epic story from Volume I of The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO).
The story takes center stage in Book 14 with several new storytelling mechanics
combined with live in-world events that allow players to work together to be
part of the rise and fall of Amarthiel at the Ring-forges of Eregion! This will
unlock the prelude quests that will lead players to the Mines of Moria™, the
first expansion pack to the 2007 PC MMO Game of the Year* scheduled to be
released this fall. Book 14: Ring-forge of Eregion is now available to
subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online in North America and Europe.
“The Lord of the Rings Online is one of the only MMOs to successfully integrate
story into game play,” said Jeffrey Steefel, Executive Producer of The Lord of
the Rings Online. “With Book 14 we continue to create new ways for players to
experience the epic story in Middle-earth from the dramatic moments unfolding
throughout the story to the new adventure instances that require players to work
together across their server to unlock new content and advance the story. The
live events planned in Book 14 will provide incredibly dynamic adventures for
our players and set the tone for our journey this fall into the Mines of Moria.”
NEW FEATURES:
> The Finale of the Epic Story – As the epic story of Volume I reaches
its climax, Book 14 will take LOTRO’s unique storytelling to a new level. The
story continues as Laerdan leaves for Mirobel, the Ring-forges of Hollin, to
reforge the ring Narchuil. Players will set out after him and engage in an epic
battle with Amarthiel’s minions that ultimately reveals the true enemy. The
story will use several new storytelling mechanics and feature a series of live
events hosted by Turbine’s Game Masters who will be playing the role of
Amarthiel.
> New Battlefield Adventure Instances – Book 14 introduces a new style of
gameplay for LOTRO through a series of 6-player experiences calling on the
heroes of Middle-earth to hold the line against the invading forces of Angmar.
Players across each world must complete a series of chained quests a certain
number of times in order to unlock additional content for the entire server.
> New Animation Technology – LOTRO continues to improve the award-winning
experience for players with major improvements to player animations and the
introduction of new emotes for Monster Players.
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