u/Choice_Efficiency_51

Big LOTR fan and MMO fan so naturally I have been getting drip fed lotro content in my youtube feed and it has finally got me curious to play it.

I have played plenty of MMOs before and countless RPGs in my life but never thought to try lotro for whatever reason. I am not too worried on trying to more difficult classes either. How is it in 2026? What class gives that tolkien vibe the most? what to expect for my first 50-100 hours? how is the group, end game, and pvp content?

I tend to prefer melee classes but am open to anything! Excited to explore middle earth with you fellers!

Just got to chapter 8 and am following the plot somewhat but feel confused. Mostly regarding the Sephiroth cutscenes and who exactly cloud is (is he a soldier, why’s he so grumpy?) and the other headache images Cloud is having. Is being confused normal? Or did I miss something?

I never played OG 7 myself but I watched my roomate in college play it and kind of know the overall plot.