Thread: Introduceing the Elendilmir Freep PvMP Guide [WIP]

I read over the Freep manual. And while it's an excellent resource, it's still outdated in quite a few areas. Specifically, the class sections are still based upon SoA traits/mechanics.

One of the greatest problems that I see in the 'Moors these days is that many people really don't know how to or choose not to play their class to its greatest strengths. Namely, Champs spec'ing for ST DPS in a raid, Minstrels/RKs choosing not to heal, Captains/Guards going for DPS instead of buffs etc., Hunters not using enough of their CC/Tracking capabilities, etc. etc.

If we want to grow and become more skilled as a whole on the Freepside, then we need to play more cohesively and implement our classes' together. This whole new mode of 'zerging' while ungrouped is lazy, devoid of any skill, and easily countered. While there's nothing wrong with solo'ing and small group play, we need to take the initiative to organize and fight like we used to in the past.

So, over the next day or two I will begin to draft a re-write of the Champion section. What we need is for others to contribute to the other sections as well. Given that we've lost a lot of Veterans and numbers overall, we need to encourage and train newer players to the best of our collective abilities.

Even if you have only a few ideas about the class that you'd like to share, post them here or in another thread. You may always ask for feedback, and there's plenty of knowledgeable and helpful Freeps that can advise you as such.

So, Freepies, start jotting down those thoughts and let's elevate our gameplay to a higher level.

Awesome sounds good. And yes I know a lot of the info is still outdated, however updating the manual on my own is a bit of a....overwhelming task.

Along with the Leadership program write up I'm putting into it, Ill also be updating the Lore Master role for the guide as well.

Thanks for your interest in helping.

I'm actually thinking about talking to Clover about getting the name changed to the 'Freep Manual' and opening it up to the community more by posting it on the Monster Play forums, would prolly then be able to get it stickyed there as well i result.

Once its fully up-to-date Ill look into it moor

Thanks for the Guide, I have spent some time in the moors, and still learned plenty. Good work all.

Do Freeps read beyond the Stun Root Mezz Root Stun section????

Geez that's a whole lot of work put into something relativly pointless; everyone know's LOTRO pvp is fail, don't know what in the world would make someone spend so much time on something so stupid O.o

Originally Posted by Bennyboy

Geez that's a whole lot of work put into something relativly pointless; everyone know's LOTRO pvp is fail, don't know what in the world would make someone spend so much time on something so stupid O.o

That was really constructive...

...kinda like saying "Oregon is dumb, I don't know why anyone would live there."

Originally Posted by Bennyboy

Geez that's a whole lot of work put into something relativly pointless; everyone know's LOTRO pvp is fail, don't know what in the world would make someone spend so much time on something so stupid O.o

In the words of Minor Threat.

You say I make no difference.........At least Im ****ing trying. What the **** have you done?

Oh thats right, nothing. Go back to your servers forums to troll

You misspelled introducing.
For such a detailed guide, it's beyond me how you let that one through. lawl

Great Guide!

I'm assuming the guardian part of the guide was made in SoA :P

Great guide! This will help this PvMP newbie learn what to do! Thanks for the tip Pweep!

Glad there's a guide for Freep's in the moors couple things I think should be added are:

- A reference to the brilliant spirit stones (item link)
- A mention that there's a chance (however small) that brilliant/luminous/glimmering spirit stones can drop from the Quartermasters chests - Token of Valour hand ins.
- The guardian guide seemed very small. Include something along the lines of - "If you're the only guard in a group and are with healers, equip your sword and board and be ready to shield wall the first focus fired healer when creeps arrive." Toggle your shield wall before dying of course and if with LM's expect that wargs will be mezzed/rooted and not to attack them.
- There should be some mention about preferred legacies on two handers and class items both for over power and shield stance, as well.

Maybe something giving some clear instructions on how to create an open party in the lotro looking for group display.

I've been dabbling in bringing my RK out to experience the moors from the freep side - is the vent info in this guide still valid, and are any of the administrators listed still around regularly? My guardian was out there a couple of times back in SoM days and I had a vent login somewhere at some point, so if it's still the same server it was 3 years ago there might be an account for Druni lingering there.