WHATS THE GAME? It is the official online recreation of jjr tolkens "middle earth". It is a sort of everquest and wow inspired mmorpg and has a lot of events from the books. HOW GOOD IS IT? Impressive from the word go. There are loads to recognise and admire;the quest are epically written and the level of the dungeons and flowing hills is beautiful. I also like how events are presented in solo playing. In a few moments you will collapse am mine on flee from a Nazgul! And for all you solo mmorpg fans you're not forced to join groups to enjoy the best bits. HOW HAS IT IMPROVED?" Shadows of Angmar" is referred to as 'volume one' of the game in an epic storyline within a series of "books" with individual chapters. You also get free updates. These add on both new Zones and new Features! Players can now enjoy player housing. The most recent expansion pack is "Mines of Moria" it takes the game into "Volume Two" and allows level cap to 60 and two new classes the excellent warden my favourite. and the runekeeper. ANY PROBLEMS?Lord of the rings is currently suffering from a grind scourge affecting this generation of MMO'S. it has some of these crap mission such as kill ten orc's and collect their teeth, heads feet, axes etc. healers don't cast healing spells; they play the banjo to improve group mates moral. Worse there is hardly any PvP. if u want to fight you have to join a "player versus monster" zones, which you pretend to be a giant spider. HOW SHOULD YOU START? The best way is to start as a hunter, an archer and trap setter. They can chuck out high damage from a long range, track foes and fast travel. Also the warden in "Mines of Moria" is also a new favourite; it has a combination with javelins and closes up melee action with pear and sheild.WHATS THE ENDGAME? Level 60 players can enjoy a range of raiding areas of all size. Legendary items and advancements in tiers of crafting which will keep you busy for a long time. IS IT HERE TO STAY?Were still many expansion packs away from the gates of "Mordor" we will be playing "Lord of the Rings" for many years to come. Thanks for reading. Cya lifeline2514