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Lord of the Rings Online is a licensed MMORPG based on the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. It is produced by Turbine.

Where can I find Lord of the Rings Online on the internet?

The official website is at www.lotro.com.

What does Lord of the Rings Online cost?

Lord of the Rings Online costs $14.99 a month on a single month plan, or $9.99 on a multi-month plan. Lord of the Rings Online must also be purchased, and can be purchased in retail stores or for $9.99 in Turbine's digital store.

What classes are available to play?

The classes available for players are Guardian, Warden, Champion, Rune-keeper, Lore-master, Minstrel, Hunter, Burglar, and Captain.

What races are available to play?

Players may choose between Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Hobbit.

What are some of the basic game play elements?

Lord of the Rings Online is a very PvE centered game, offering a balance of solo and group content, including dungeons and raids. PvP is very limited in the game, and known as PvMP (for player versus monster player). It is constrained to a single zone, and pits player's PvE characters against other players who choose to play monster characters.

What are the system requirements?

Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows® XP
Processor: Intel Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or equivalent
RAM: 512 MB
Video: 64 MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 3 or ATI® Radeon® 8500
Disk Space: 7 GB available
DirectX: DirectX® 9.0c  
Optical Drive: 2x DVD-ROM
Internet: 56kbps Modem

Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows® XP / Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz or equivalent
RAM: 1 GB
Video: 128 MB NVIDIA® GeForce® FX 6800 or ATI® Radeon® X850
Disk Space: 10 GB available
DirectX: DirectX® 9.0c
Optical Drive: 2x DVD-ROM
Internet: Broadband DSL/Cable