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As far as the box set is concerned, I would say that for the price it is great. I have seen mmo special editions that have cost much more and given you far less. I'll make this short. You get a cloth map of the new region, a replica of "the one ring", an art book with soundtrack, and an additional in game token to turn in for unique items. Vanguard anyone. Lotro is probably one of the best MMO's I've played in years. All be the game somewhat of a collection of stuff from various mmos (allot from WoW), it does so and brings you the world of middle earth in a way LoTR fans have never seen before.
T.Hassler has it right. It was TERRIBLE. Like school. I got similar quality rings during the LOTR craze when the movies were released.The map was a total disappointment.
The DVDs were in paper sleeves and loose in the box. Art books are the whole reason I order special edition ANYTHING. The other part was a disc of pictures. Half the collector's edition box was filled with a cardboard insert to hold everything in place. When I want an artbook, I'm talking something the size of a Dungeons and Dragons game book, not a manual for a PS2 game.Lastly, the fancy little box that the "regular" edition came in was not included. This special edition was a waste of a lot of money I could have put towards something more important.
The book was the same size as a DVD case, and only had about the width of a jewel case worth of actual pictures. Some of that space could have been used by including the whole box rather than just the discs.I have a Life Time membership, but I've been playing other games rather than this one, not because I don't like the game, but because I was so disappointed by wasting $80 on a cardboard insert and some Made In China toys that I am not motivated to play anymore. And when I would rather pay for school than a Collector's Edition of something, you know it has to be bad.My ring was ok, not great, mind you. The only thing it will be good for is as a liner to the box it came in.The art book was the biggest problem for me.
The "gold plate" was laughable and I'm sure it's the lightest of coatings. I don't know what I was thinking by paying more money than the standard edition, but I at LEAST thought they might come through on the map. I'm *NOT* reviewing the actual Game-Play as I've barely had any time in game with this Upgrade to Lord Of The Rings Online (LOTRO) and everything so far seems to be toward bettering of gameplay and addressing many long running desires for players.On to the review of the Collectors Edition:The box itself is decent: It has a magnetic clasp to keep it shut and it almost looks like an oldish leather book on your shelf. Unless you want about 30 pieces of artwork that are the same size as a CD Jewel box and some audio from the game, and are willing to part with your hard earned cash for the privilege, stay clear. Wow. Don't even consider being able to wear it (Ummm. The script on the side leaves much to be desired. Here's a second try:Please Note: I'm reviewing the Collector's Edition vs.
The chain it came with was thin and cheap. awfulness doesn't even begin to describe it. This isn't coming from some disgruntled Warcraft groupie. It does have text on the outside as well as inside, but the forging process which created it leaves the text looking blocky and amateurish.
Mine has a rather large bump in one spot, probably left from the casting and not milled smooth. And yes, I'm making air quotes for anyone keeping track. It's interesting, though. By the way, I've been playing since Beta, am a Lifetime Member and Founder. As it is, I'm wishing I had waited.
It's so thin and the threads are so loose, you can literally see through it. If the quality and attention to detail put into the artwork, music and the case itself were used on the map and ring, I think I'd be a satisfied customer. Apparently my first review was either too harsh or had some bad keywords. I couldn't have been more wrong. The artwork is actually pretty cool. Oh man. Instead of a nice aged feeling map of Moria or Middle Earth on thick linen or similar material, you get a super-cheap ultra-thin piece of nylon cloth (like the cheapest bandanna at a discount store). Maybe someone else will be more impressed with the audio.
the Standard Edition of the Mines of Moria. The game itself I'll leave for reviewers who have been hammering LOTRO's new addition 8+ hours a day. carny's usually produce better than this. It includes concept work from texture artists as well as paintings and sketches of Tolkien-inspired scenery and creatures. Top that off with a modern feeling map of the Mines of Moria (not Middle Earth) silk screened on this thing, and you begin to feel my pain. I truly hope that someone at Turbine reads this and reconsiders what it takes to make something worthwhile. Strike that.
The "collectibles" are the reason anyone would buy this over the standard edition, so let's get to them, shall we. because it's far too small for all but the tiniest of fingers and I'm willing to bet it cant be resized. But whatever you do, don't bother with this version. But not quite. The ONLY, and I do me ONLY redeeming factor in this forsaken pile of fail is the artwork/Audio Combo. At BEST, the overall feeling of this is as a clunky ornament that you won after playing $10 worth of skeeball at the carnival. The One Ring is mass produced on the cheapest of equipment.
I wasn't going to, I swear).
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