Episode 125: Seventy-four-and-a-half

posted this on February 5th, 2012.
Categorized as Bullroarer, Episodes from 2012, lottery, mounted combat, podcast, Riders of Rohan, update 6, Warden.

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This week we talk about Update 6 Warden information, Riders of Rohan Mounted Combat, Bullroarer and more!

Goldenstar Dings 75!

This week Goldenstar’s Monday Dum Group is finishing up Volume 1 quests (hopefully now done in Forochel). She did extra credit so her burglar followed along and got some reputation items for the hated lossoth. In other news, Goldenstar the minstrel is level 74.5! Actually she’s now level 75 but during the broadcast she was not quite there.

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On the edge

posted this on February 2nd, 2012.
Categorized as - Battle & Fight, Calenard Battle Gauntlets, Cloak of Might, Dunland armour, Hauberk of the Helmingas, Hobbit, Hobbit male, Pathfinder's Helm, Red and Burgundy, Warden.

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“I don’t want to be in a battle, but waiting on the edge of one I can’t escape is even worse.“ — Pippin It’s a shame that the pre-order cosmetics that we received for Rise of Isengard cannot be dyed. … Continue reading

Warden Update 6 Dev Post #2

posted this on January 30th, 2012.
Categorized as beta, gambits, group, lord of the rings online, lotro, threat, update 6, Warden.

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Orion has the second part of his Warden updates posted and this walks through the Shield and Spear line gambits.  If you missed Post #1, head over here :)   As a follow-up to that post, Orion also responds to some of the comments on the forums as well:

Episode 124: You Better Wait!

posted this on January 29th, 2012.
Categorized as Episodes from 2012, expansion, Orion, podcast, Riders of Rohan, update 6, Warden, Yule Festival.

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SarumanThis week we talk about the new expansion Riders of Rohan coming Fall 2012 and the news of what is coming with Update 6.

Goldenstar is still struggling her way through Rise of Isengard. She is very disappointed that despite effort on her part she’s still level 72.

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Update 6: Orion on Wardens, Part 1

posted this on January 27th, 2012.
Categorized as LotRO News, Orion, update 6, Warden.

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warden_hero_poseIf there is anyone at Turbine who is good at being transparent about their work it’s Orion.  And similar to when he was revising the Minstrel and the Champion classes last year, he has started putting up posts on the changes coming to the Warden class in upcoming updates.  Of course he reminds us that everything here is subject to change, but that he welcomes any constructive feedback that he receives.

First off he starts off with a new skill called Battle Preparation which will "…turn basic gambit builders and gambit master builders into skills that require no target and that will be usable outside of combat."  The skill will then last until it is used or until 30 seconds has passed; whichever comes first.  It will also be only usable outside of combat.  To me, this sounds like a very useful addition to the Warden’s arsenal and help get some initial aggro.

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Orion Outlines Update 6 Warden Changes

posted this on January 27th, 2012.
Categorized as beta, gambits, group, lord of the rings online, lotro, tank, threat, update 6, Warden.

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Orion’s starting to open up a bit more as he gives us some pretty hard details about what’s coming for the Warden class with Update 6.  While these are posted on his my.LOTRO blog, they’re still subject to change based on feedback.  Also, keep in mind this post is titled “Blog #1” so there will be more coming.

First up, he describes how Battle Preparations will work which sounds pretty slick.  Essentially, using the skill will turn builders and masteries no longer require a target and as such can be used outside of combat.  This will allow you to build and store a gambit pre-fight for up to 30 seconds.  I’m a little curious to see if there will be a cool-down for this skill.

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Turbine talks 2012 Plans for LOTRO

posted this on January 25th, 2012.
Categorized as isengard, lord of the rings online, lotro, mounted combat, Raids and End-game, Riders of Rohan, Rise Of Isengard, rohan, Traits, update 6, Warden.

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Right on the heels of the Riders of Rohan Expansion announcement, Massively released an article with comments from Kate Paiz and Adam Mersky talking about the upcoming year.

The article starts off with a bit of a look back at 2011 and I think it is fair to say the whole EU transition took up way more time and resources then Turbine expected.  Is this to blame for the “down” year for content?  Who knows, but certainly it loomed large for them.

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Episode 122: In Your Earholes

posted this on January 15th, 2012.
Categorized as Armour, episode, Episodes from 2012, LotRO store, Minstrel, podcast, Warden.

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SarumanThis week we discuss warden and minstrel teasers, armour coming to the LOTRO Store and more!

Goldenstar has been playing with her Monday Dum group. We are working on Volume I epics and also ran a Trouble in Tuckborough skirmish. Tried playing Goldenstar a bit more but still is only 71 so far.

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A Warden’s Guide, Part 3: Potency and Battle Memory

posted this on January 13th, 2012.
Categorized as Battle Memory, Class Guides, Guides, Potency, Warden.

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Welcome to part 3 of my Warden’s Guide series. If you missed the first two parts of this guide you can check them out here: Part 1: Gambit Lines , Part 2: Mastering Masteries

This installment of  ”A Warden’s Guide” covers the Potency and Battle Memory mechanic/skills added with Rise of Isengard.

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Orion Teases Update 6 Warden Changes

posted this on January 11th, 2012.
Categorized as beta, gambits, group, lord of the rings online, lotro, Raid, threat, Traits, update 6, Warden.

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Last night, Orion posted a few teasers on what he has up his sleeve for the upcoming Warden changes planned (hopefully) for Update 6.

Orion didn’t give too many details, but laid out some ideas that sound interesting but I will admit it doesn’t sound like the class is getting any simpler.  Keep in mind though that these ideas are still subject to change, but here’s what he’s thinking so far.