Thread: The House of Blackrock

The House of Blackrock is a Rank 8 Kinship on the Windfola server.
We are casual and family friendly.
If you are interested, please read on.

We are actively recruiting all races and classes.

The guild’s goal is to meet and keep gaming friends. We offer a mature and friendly gaming environment. We are looking for active players who want to be a part of a very unique gaming community. We thrive because; on-line gaming is more fun with the company and assistance of friends.

The House of Blackrock is a guild and gaming community that was established in 1996. We are a multi gaming guild with individual and respected Chapters in: WoW, GW, and, of course, LoTRo . Our members are always trying and testing new MMORPG’s, so we investigate those interest us as well. We have active forums, with gaming support resources such as Teamspeak and Ventrillo servers.

Our membership age ranges from teens to sixties, and geographically spans the globe (although most are adults residing in the North American Continent). Most of us have jobs or college commitments and families, therefore we support the premise that real-life has priority over game-life, so power gaming isn’t required. What we aren’t and won’t tolerate are racists, bigots, flamers, “leet” gamers, or any such distasteful type of person.

If this seems like a good fit for you, visit us in our forums: www.hobonline.org/hobforums

As a member (and now leader) of The House of Blackrock, I just want to emphasize how casual- and family-friendly this wonderful kinship is. HoB does indeed have many chapters, and many very experienced MMO gamers, but it also has a great many members like me, for whom LOTRO is their first serious MMO, and who don't have more than 10 or so hours a week to devote to the game.

Even with my time and playstyle constraints, I've found a warmly welcoming group of gamers, and I urge you to take a look at HoB if you'd like to experience LOTRO with a feeling of real fellowship.

The House of Blackrock is still actively recruiting all races and classes.

The guild’s goal is to meet and keep gaming friends. We offer a mature and friendly gaming environment. We are looking for active players who want to be a part of a very unique gaming community. We thrive because; on-line gaming is more fun with the company and assistance of friends.

The House of Blackrock is a guild and gaming community that was established ten years ago. We are a multi gaming guild with individual and respected Chapters in: WoW, GW, DAoC, LoTRo, and FPS Chapter that plays many games such as BF2 and CoD2. Our members are always trying and testing new MMORPG’s, so we investigate those interests as well. We have active forums, with gaming support.

Our membership age ranges from teens to sixties, and geographically spans the globe (although most are adults residing in the North American Continent). Most of us have jobs or college commitments and families, therefore we support the premise that real-life has priority over game-life, so power gaming isn’t required. What we aren’t and won’t tolerate are racists, bigots, flamers, “leet” gamers, or any such distasteful type of person.

If this seems like a good fit for you, visit us in our forums or /tell me in game: www.hobonline.org/hobforums

Just a quick note to say we are still actively recruiting! We've just had another good influx of players currently questing in the starter areas and also a whole bunch in the level 20 range. Come join the fun!

Stop by http://www.hobonline.org and check us out!

I posted a message of my own and oumagic (Dwin) was kind enough to reply and point me to this thread. I visited your website/forums and like what I've seen so far. Your kinship/guild seems much more organized than the one I belonged to while playing SWG and I like that a lot. I also like that you're a larger group, but not an overwhelming size. I see that you have approximately 150-200 active members and was just wondering how many of those actually play LOTRO.

I would also like to know if it would be possible to play with some of your members (possibly a leader or two) sometime just so I can get a feel for how you interact with each other both on a personal level as well as in the game. Unfortunately I can't really give you a set time that I'm available. I have a girlfriend, a family, and a job and those are the three most important things in my life. I just want to make you aware of that from the start. I don't want anyone to think I'm not dedicated or willing to commit just in case something were to come up that is a higher priority than LOTRO.

Thanks for reading and hope to hear from you soon!!!

P.S. My original thread that Dwin replied to can be found here if anyone is interested.

Thanks for the reply Laeden! We'll keep an eye out for you. I will be adding your characters to my friends list and I look forward to meeting you in game! In the meantime if you have any questions feel free to post here, pm, or put a note on the HoB forum.

See ya soon!

It was a pleasure meeting you Laeden! I hope we can catch up again soon! And remember, the toads are there for our amusment!

I'm hoping to meet up with you guys again soon as well. It was a good time yesterday even if it was short. Maybe next time my girlfriend can join us too since she's also interested in joining a kinship.

Hello All,

After looking over your guild description I'd like to enquire about joining. I really like the fact it's a casual environment and geared towards people who have a life outside the game.

I work full time so can't really commit to power levelling like many other guilds would expect. In fact I'm so interested this is my forum post!

-Chainblue

Hello Chainblue! I will add you to my friends list in game (if your game name is the same as your forum name). I invite you to head over to our kinship forums at hobonline.org/hobforums

I'm looking forward to meeting you!

Edit: Chainblue, check your pm's!

Greetings HOB members

I've registered on your forums, and read through the charter etc. I must say I'm pretty impressed with what I've seen so far. I'd be interested in chatting about joining you all. Hit me up here or on your forums - registered as Dongle.

Thanks

Thanks for your interest and I will look for you in-game. My character name is Dwin so don't hesitate to add him to your friend list!

Edit: Make sure to post in the recruitment thread on our forums, even if you are just "interested" and not actually joining as of yet

Just a quick note to say we are still accepting new members! All races, classes and levels. We don't mind new players at all.. in fact, they usually have the most enthusiasm which is great! If you are a friendly person and like the sound of our kinship, please take a visit to our website and request membership, or simply find one of our officers in game and we can chat!

Look for Shtein, Borgadan, Dwin, Jan, Jandir, Glinkin, Tedlore, Elrandir are some of the officers. Don't hesitate to contact any of them!

The House of Blackrock is still accepting new members of all levels! Play all the time? Or hardly at all? No problem!

Information on contacting us is listed above... check us out!

Congrats to Pericles and Hethred on officer status!! Anyone interested in joining can contact them in game, in addition to the officers listed in the previous posts.

Come check us out www.hobonline.org/hobforums !

We're still open to new players! If you want a great kinship and you want to make some equally great friendships... get in touch with us!

Check out the earlier responses for contact information! Hope to see you soon!

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to take a second to let the community know that we are indeed still open for recruits and anyone who wants to join up with a very friendly and helpful kin, House of Blackrock is the place.

Please send me (or any other HoB member) a tell or mail in-game if you are interested. Players of all experience are welcome, especially those of you new to the game!

Hi there,
You all sound like a great guild and perfect fit for me. I just started LOTRO and also play WoW. I'm completely fascinated with the detail in LOTRO it's a refreshing change. I'm an older player and quite casual. Toon Name = Darquin, Level 12 Hunter (and as you can see I'm slacking a little on the crafting =P)

Thanks for considering.

Bink,

I added you to my friends list in game and will look for you over the next few days. Be sure to send me or any of the other officers in this thread a tell and we'll get you involved

I thank everyone for their interest. We have had some new members join over the last few weeks and we are still accepting more. Look for any of the officers mentioned in this thread and send an in-game tell if you are interested. Be sure to check out hobonline.org.

Just a quick note to say that we've had a large number of new players join the ranks this past week!

So if you are just starting out and would like to make some new friends with players around your level, or even if you have been around awhile... get in touch with us, it would be great to get to know you!

Contact Pericles, Tedlore, Hethred, Dwin, Elrandir, Glinkin, Shtein just to name a few! Or visit our website (linked in m my signature) and make and reply to the LOTRO post in our recruitment forum.

Good times in the House of Blackrock! Lot's of new players to get into fellowships with and take on those mid level instances... also lots of high levels in Moria running for radiance gear!

We're definitely still accepting new members, so get in touch if you want to have fun with a great kinship! All levels welcome!

Oh noes! We've fallen off the first page and need a bump

Since Windfola is a featured server this week for new players to join, it is a great time to let everyone known that HoB is always welcoming new members to the kin. Check us out!

i really want to join my player is a lvl 3 man champion named slycer

You are welcome to visit our forum at www.hobonline.org/hobforums mrplow888. If you would rather you can add us to your friends list and talk to us ingame.

And if anyone else is intereted in joining a fun kin we are still accepting new members. We have been averaging 15-20 people on at any given time during the evening so there are plenty of people of all classes and levels to quest and trade with as well a place to share information and ask questions.

Hi there! I've taken a look at your forums and have posted an introduction. I look forward to hearing from you.

bumpbump is my fav loremaster of all time

bumpbump=colestead's bff for life xxxxxoooooo

From an officer of the House - another shout-out for a great kin! If your style is a little more laid back and low-key, one that enjoys the game and is not in a race to beat everyone else to the end-game material, House of Blackrock may be for you! We have a growing population of new players and a core of seasoned GM's. We are big on helping each other out and enjoy several casual alliances with other kins.

Give us a shout! hobonline.org

After 15 months of LoTRO and reading these forums, this is the best place for me to actually write a post and say something useful:

House of Blackrock really is the fun/enjoyable/helpful kinship that earlier posts make it out to be. Give a shout here or ingame or use the hobonline link provided earlier.

I'm a returning player who is starting a new character, lvl 12 Hobbit Minstrel atm. I like to group and heal (obviously 8P). This is the character i'll be sticking with and so you know i dont have the X-pack atm but will get it when i need it.

The name of my char is Jaulfynn.

Hey nitsud230, thanks for posting. An officer will contact you in game... looking forward to meeting you.

I would like to congratulate our 2 newest officers: Nope and Sassaphrat. We are still accepting recruits in all level ranges. Look at the first post to find out more information or simply go here and read the announcements and post as a recruit of you are interested:

http://www.hobonline.org/hobforums/f...splay.php?f=80

Thanks!

As always, we're always taking in new members. Contact any of the officers (or myself) listed in this thread for more information and do check out either our my.lotro.com entry or our official website.

The House of Blackrock continues to welcome new members. Visit www.hobonline.org for more information. You'll discover why, throughout Middle Earth, in many a hamlet and village people will occasionally start singing:

"Young man, there's no need to feel down.
I said, young elf, pick yourself off the ground.
I said, young dwarf, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy.

It's fun to be in the H-o-B, eh?
It's fun to be in the H-o-B, eh?"

… and then get back to the task at hand.

Would love to join your Kinship, toon name in sig. I would also like to join your GW guild, toon name Ravin Nightwing.

Hi Ravin, the officers will be on the lookout for you in game. Looking forward to meeting you!

Congratulations to our two newest officers: Kayzee and Etholiviel. Both are exemplary models of what it means to be in Blackrock

Here is a link to our info at lotro.com

http://my.lotro.com/kinship-windfola..._of_blackrock/

We are always interested in new players or just people wanting a change. Also, don't hesitate to come by our forums to say "hello" even if you are not looking to join. If you are interested in what we expect in our friendly, casual kinship:

http://www.hobonline.org/hobforums/a....php?f=80&a=14

I am looking for a friendly kin to join. I started playing the game a few months back and took a break but now I am back.