Turbine confirmed months ago they would indeed go the boxed retail expansion route for Lord of the Rings Online, and raised speculation recently when they stated a “major announcement” would take place at Connect 08 this week. The speculation is over, Turbine has officially announced The Lord of the Rings: Volume II: Mines of Moria to be released Autumn 2008.
Turbine also released a promotional Flash site for the expansion at http://www.unlocktheminesofmoria.com/ where players can learn more information about Mines of Moria and play Flash mini-games which may unlock previews or even special deeds and in-game items.
The expansion promises a level cap increase, two new classes, and a new unique item advancement system as well as the obvious new zones and dungeons to adventure in.
The expansion sounds great to me except for the level cap increase. I’m no fan of levels, period, but I’d have been happy with keeping the cap at 50 but providing a more diverse range of content, more difficult adventures, and more sets of crafted, dropped and rewarded gear.
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