from: A big list of links
author/compiler: seyahat
http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=325333

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Hi all, this is a list of links that I have developed for my kinship and that I thought might be of general use. Enjoy!

My list of useful links:

Maps and General Guides

http://lotro.allakhazam.com/

http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Lorebook_home

Very handy maps: http://dynmap.ruslotro.com/ and http://www.thebrasse.com/lotro/

Where should I go for my level? http://www.lotrolife.com/quests/lotro_leveling_guide/

All sorts of good number crunching from European Servers: http://community.codemasters.com/for….php?p=4961360

My favorite (virtually always open in a second window): http://lotro.mmodb.com/

Traits

Both of these are very useful for experimenting with different trait builds. I use the first one normally.

http://www.burgzerg.com/virtues

http://www.lotroaddict.com/builder.php

Guide for class quests that lead to class traits: http://files1.guildlaunch.net/guild/…lass-quest.pdf (Thanks, Lakedaemus!)

Crafting

Crafting advice from yours truly: http://kbtw.servegame.com/smf/index.php?topic=2403.0

Making Money advice from myself and other kinfolk: http://kbtw.servegame.com/smf/index.php?topic=2207.0

Recipes, including crit items (not all crafts are complete): http://www.lotroalliance.com/recipes.php (general websites have this information too).

Cooking prices: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?…1XcprwCA&hl=en

This one is invaluable: wondering what is available for tier six jewelry? Wondering what the new armour will look like? Wondering how many ingots to send to your favorite crafter for that new piece of armour: click here: http://www.northshield.co.uk/LOTRO/Armour.htm

Shard farming: http://www.lotro-rares.com/

Finding flakes:

My advice: http://kbtw.servegame.com/smf/index.php?topic=2747.0

http://www.gamerlounge.co.uk/forum/v….php?f=16&t=83
http://www.eventide.antarat.com/foru…opic.php?t=168
http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.p…flake+droppers

Fellowship Maneuvers
http://navsplace.net/cj/#interactive

http://lotro-wiki.com/index.php/Conjunctions

Fluff (housing, etc.)

Mood emotes: http://www.lotrolife.com/moods

Emotes: http://www.lotrolife.com/emotes/

What’s in a name: http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=127919

Music: http://www.thefatlute.com/

Housing: http://www.lotrolife.com/lotro_housing_guide/#basicinfo

Fishing: http://www.lotrolife.com/fishing_guide_hobby_lotro/ and http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/The_A…shing_in_LOTRO

Class guides: Links can be found in the LOTRO Lorebook under each class at the bottom. Some are very good, some less so.

Burglar Guides
Guide for New Burgs: http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/A_Guide_for_New_Burglars
Handling Multiple Mobs for New burgs: http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/I%27l…de_for_Newbies
Gambler Guide: http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Gambler_Guide

Captain Guides
http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Elbor…_Captain_Class
http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.p…=1#post4528448

Guardian Guides
http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/A_Gua…de_to_Guarding
Mostly Harmur’s wisdom: http://kbtw.servegame.com/smf/index.php?board=27.0

Lore Master
Flanking mechanics http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Mechanics:Flanking

Minstrel Guides

General:
http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/A_Min…_at_Elder-game
http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/A_gui…od_Minstreling

Ettenmoors Minstreling: http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/The_E…and_Strategies

Warden guides

Gambits sorted by effect http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Warde…rted_By_Effect
Tanking: http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Warden:_Tanking_Guide

Rune Keeper:

http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/A_Rune-keeper%27s_Guide
http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Rads_…The_RuneKeeper
RK Healing: http://community.codemasters.com/for…her-guide.html

Interfaces

This is a way to modify your interface somewhat. Some people use this for variety. I found it extremely useful when I had limited screen space because I was on a laptop

http://www.lotrointerface.com/

Raid and instance guides

Iz’s great overview: http://kbtw.servegame.com/smf/index….22105#msg22105

Dol Guldur stuff:
http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/Guide…stance_Cluster

SG: http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=314396

The Vile Maw: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-EGpQkqrvk and http://kbtw.servegame.com/smf/index….24235#msg24235

Water Wheels:

http://lorebook.lotro.com/wiki/The_W…C3%A2-d%C3%BBm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_oKNsJwlUU

RP Guides

http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=36776

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from: New to LOTRO? Here is your thread…
http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.php?t=325282
author/compiler: Meavar

This year at Pax East, Turbine was nice enough to offer a huge number of copies of “The Mines of Moria, Special Edition” to everyone that passed through their convention floor area.
These copies of LOTRO (As well as many players who have purchased the $9.99 SoM Special) will offer new players a chance to play and discover the wonder and amazement of the Tolkien’s Literary Masterpieces.

For that reason I felt it was necessary to cover a few helpful tips and offer a place for new players to offer up questions and concerns they may have.

We hope you enjoy the community and choose to stick around!

Useful Websites List

http://lotro.mmodb.com/
A site designed to help players with information regarding quests, Items, Deeds, Traits and all other LOTRO activities.

http://www.lotrolife.com/
A fansite dedicated to providing information for players with the latest in game changes and news. This site offers a great deal of information in one place such as Guides, Walkthroughs and How-To’s.

http://www.lotroalliance.com/
The LOTRO Alliance provides top notch information in a single location. Titles, Deeds, Class Quests and much much more!

Podcasts and Premium Fansites

http://www.CasualStrolltoMordor.com
Arguably one of LOTRO’s more active fan communities, CStM creators have been featured in the Official Community Spotlight and offer one of the best LOTRO podcasts on the web!
Offering Guides, Articles, News, Interviews and much more! Available on iTunes.

http://www.LOTROReporter.com
A Podcast and LOTRO News site that offers news and insight into LOTRO community and gameplay. Available on iTunes.

http://www.throughthepalantir.blogspot.com/
A community Podcast that offers insights into PvMP, Raiding and End Game content. Available on iTunes.

http://www.TheLOTRONetwork.com/
Although the LOTRO Network has not been completed, the sites content is none the less interesting or fun. Offering LOTRO media like videos and live broadcasting. The sites big plans of growth are exciting and overwhelmingly accepted by other fansites around the web.

http://www.lotrocast.blogspot.com/
Podcast that offers a look at LOTRO from a Lore and Gameplay perspective. Great for new players and those who love LOTR and Tolkien lit!

(Please feel free to reply with additional sites that you feel should be added to this list. Listed sites are ones that update regularly or are actively posting)

LOTRO Lorebook
http://lorebook.lotro.com/
The LOTRO Lorebook is the official dictionary, appendix and location for of many LOTRO guides and articles. This huge resource for players is updated regularly and stays fairly close to the latest updates. Tons of great information can be found in this one location. We highly recommend you look through this great resource!

(Useful Community Created Guides you feel should be referenced can be commented below and added to this area).