Thread: Looking for a Kinship? Post here.

Michaelson of Bree-land, Man, Hunter, Lvl 16, 8-9 Titles
50 years old
Love LOTR since I first read the Hobbit in 1974,lol. I enjoy these RPG's but find that this one is taking up about all my play time now!
I am looking for a kinship that might later change into a fellowship. To move ahead in the story, its time I find a group, so if anyone is doing quests near Bree-Combe-Archet-Staddle-Buckland-Lone Lands-Eastern Shire, let me know here, I guess, or catch me running thru the above area,lol. When I use a title my favorite I use is "Bounders friend".

Characters: Arylan of Gondor, Male hunter level 7 or 8 atm

Age: 24

Server: Landroval

Location: Delaware, USA Eastern Time

Playstyle: I enjoy a bit of solo and group questing, RPing, occassional PvP but not now until I get cable and my pc a bit upgraded really sluggish on this game.

Previous MMRPGs played: Ultima Online was my first, Final Fantasy Online, WoW.

I'm looking for a RP Kinship. I can be limtied for time no real steady scheduel with baby and work and all. Looking for a fun mature kinship thats active in RPing events and questing with each other and all... organized is good but not a kinship that takes things too seriously all the time.

I enjoy helping others and participating in events when i can. I take in character seriously... but it is a game so i dont take anything too serously. Some people take these games and rping in these game a bit too seriously im not looking for a kinship like that mainly people too have fun with I like to be helpful as much as possible.

Character: Milgralin, Dwarven Guardian
Age: 18
Preferred server: Meneldor
Location: Tennessee/ USA, Eastern Standard Time
Playstyle: I don't mind soloing at all and sometimes find it relaxing to just run around by myself and fight, but I definitely prefer having a group to move and challenge the landscape to the max.
MMO games you’ve played: SWG, WoW, Runescape(?), Planetside, CoH, CoV, Guild Wars, WWII Online, Vanguard(shortly), EVE Online, etc...
Why kinships should be interested in you?: Any kinship that is in the game to have a good time, yet progress and see what the game has to offer. Not crazy serious, but definitely seeking success ingame.
What kind of kinship you are looking for?: I want a group of players that are laid back, have good senses of humor, but get serious when its time to play the game. I would prefer an America- based kinship with playing times similar to mine, but since its Summer, I play at all hours

Contact me here or ingame! Thanks!

Server: Nimrodel
Characters:
Laegelaran, Elven Hunter
Galbrand, Man Champion
Adunalo, Man Lore Master
Bero, Hobbit Burglar

About me: I'm 37, and pretty experienced with MMO's. I started with the UO alpha, and have been playing since, though I skipped a few games and have spent a year off here and there for RL. I've played most of the major releases in the last 10 years.

During the summer I'll be playing a good deal more than I should, usually in the mornings and after midnight PST (-8 GMT). After late August I'll have to scale back to, say, 5-8 hours per week.

Sometimes I keep my head down and solo, as when grinding for crafting resources or knocking out quick quests below my level, but I like to group whenever feasible. I enjoy helping kin-mates, and have 4 characters, with all the vocations covered. I am consistently friendly online, and am the type of player who leaves the OOC channel off, usually, to avoid the spam, flames, and teen angst mania.

I have the most fun playing when I achieve some kind of immersion, though this is rare for me. I've made an effort at RP online before, and have some experience with pen-and-paper gaming with a focus on RP, but haven't yet found a guild/kinship with the right balance of RP and adventuring for me.

I have a monster character, and dive into the Fell Scrying Pool on occasion, but it's not my focus.

I don't like to rush through quests the first time I do them. I read what the npc's say, look around, try to enjoy the scenery and the story. if I've done the quest before I'm going to zip through to get to the next thing, but if I'm grouped with someone who doesn't want to rush I'm happy to oblige.

I'm not in a rush to level, either, generally, and despise grinding (inefficient in LOTRO anyway). I do grind for crafting, because it's required to reach mastery. I try to keep my characters at similar levels, to take advantage of horizontal crafting integrations. Well, actually, I'm trying to get my characters to similar levels. We'll see.

What I'm looking for: A kinship of mature players (25-30 years old, minimum). This is important for me; the first time I read "That's gay," I'm pretty much on my way out of the group. I've got nothing against teenagers (or adults stuck in their teens), I'd just rather play with fully-formed people. Another goal of mine is Light RP, where, for example, kinship chat is out-of-character, but say is in-character. I like to integrate the RP into adventuring, and haven't yet enjoyed standing around a tavern chatting. (Someday MMO's will again have placeable objects in the world, and writeable objects like books, and we can make our own RP quests). I'll make an effort to play interesting characters, and I hope my kin-mates do, too. A kinship that accepts members without in-context names is not for me. A Ventrillo server would be nice, and I'm happy to help support it, as well as a kin website (which is essential). I'm unsure how to reconcile voice-chat with immersion, unless people voice chat in-character, which is probably asking a lot, but would be fun, I think. Perhaps the in-game voice chat is sufficient, subpar as it is, since then only fellowships can use voice, and maintaining an IC rule would be easier.

A focus on good grouping is also essential. Members should know the fellowship maneuvers, or be in the process of learning them (like me), and have some idea of the strengths and capabilities of each class. Communication while fellowing makes the difference between success and defeat.

I'd also like a kinship of friendly, helpful people (who doesn't?) but everyone likes to work on their own quests, too, of course.

A large guild would be great, if a large guild exists that hasn't sacrificed their principles for greater membership. Medium and active is fine, too. A small guild works if we can set up a permanent fellowship: At a certain time each week, we meet and adventure together, keeping our levels the same.

I'm not interested in switching servers, unless Turbine starts offering server transfers.

Finally, my experience with Tolkien: I read The Hobbit at eleven, and have read LOTR (a few times), The Silmarillion, Book of Lost Tales, and various HoME volumes. I saw the films, of course.

EDIT: Another thing I'm looking for: No kinship rules that can't be enforced, like disallowing alts to belong to another kinship. I plan to get all my alts into the kinship that invites me, but rules like that are likely to indicate that the guild leaders care more about power over members than leading members to fun. Loot rules, like need/greed are a good example of rules that encourage fairness and fun.

Server: Gladden
Characters:
Trizon, Dwarf Guardian - Level 8
(plan to start an alt at some point)

I'm 38 years old and I'm looking for a nice, casual Kinship. My time to play is usually late in the evenings starting about 10pm EST to 12:30pm. On weekends I'm up until 2:30am playing usually. I hope to be in a Kinship that have some players that regularly play around these times consistently.

Anyway, I'm looking for a guild that helps each other. Whether it be help with a certain quest or help crafting. I have just started crafting and I am concentrating on Armourer. I love to be a team player and give back to the guild I'm in and help in anyway I can.

I don't mind doing a little RP from time to time, but I like to chat about normal everyday stuff as well. I'm not real big on Ventrillo or anything like that. I have a small child, so I don't like to be too noisy. I like to use the in-game chat to communicate.

I've played City of Heroes for the past 3 years and I played Horizons before that. I enjoy the Tolkien environment here. I read The Hobbit when I was much younger and I am a fan.

I hope that gives you an idea of what I'm looking for.

Thank you!

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Anricor, Man Champion
Age: 18
Server: Firefoot
Location: Tennessee
I'm looking for a kinship that's laid back, but likes to help out each other with quests or instances, whatever the case may be.

VILYA SERVER LFK
Ceolestiwen (Man - Female) 16 Burgalar
RL Age: 21
Server(s): Vilya
Location: MST (CO) Evening to late hours pref.
Playstyle: Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter. I play in all styles based on time constraints and ability of those around me.
Why kinships should be interested in you: I started MMO's 7 years ago playing casually in EQ-PC just before the Luclin expansion and raised 3 toons to max level there. SWG max jedi and ent. GW Full Roster maxxed. My most recent MMO was EQII where I played in the hardcore styles as raid leadership for a guild that was ranked second and briefly first on the Unrest Server where I have a max templar full raid gear and max bruiser in partial T7, partial raid. If the energies of my kinship inspire me I will fulfill any duties before me and become an asset to any raid force assembled, group activity and whatever else may come up (crafting for example.) I am currently 130 points short of grand mastering farming and working the scholar aspect next.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: People to do stuff with when I'm online that might also be capable or will not siphon from my abilities to do hardcore content in later game. I want to enjoy the leveling of my first toon and am in no major hurry to max out just yet but when I do max out I do not want to be bored wondering if we'll ever be recruiting or aiming to do the end content.

Please contact me at melanic_dischords@hotmail.com

I am in an inactive kinship right now, and I plan on leaving it next time I log back on. In the meantime, here's my little application.

Server: Elendilmir
Name/Race: Laerwen, man- female (at the time of this post, lvl 38)
Age: 17; however, I get along with adults very well (sometimes better along with adults than with teens my own age- adults, in general, tend to be much more mature).
Location: PST timezone, USA

Playstyle: Both solo and group, mostly PvE though I do not object to PvP, while I haven't RPed in LotRo yet I have RPed on numerous online forums with original characters, so I know the basics of it. Time varies, but it's enough to get through a good amount of stuff. I like crafting, but it isn't my main reason for playing.

MMO games you’ve played: None, actually. I was drawn to the game for my love of Tolkien and his world. However, I have grasped gameplay very well these past two months and actually know what all of these abbreviations mean

What do I offer?: Well, along with being a higher level and having a good amount of playing time, I do not mind at all helping others go through other quests that they might need, I don't mind giving up virtual items to someone if they need it (say, a weapon that I won in a roll but the other person needs/can use), and I am a generally friendly person I also offer a huge amount of random Tolkien/Middle-earth facts that may be needed for some reason or another.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: Basically one that is very active and is helpful. While RP is not my focus, I certainly would not object to it, and I do know how to RP. An earlier applicant commented on OOC chat in the main kinship channel while RP in IMs, which sounds very good to me. If it was an RP kinship, I'd prefer light, casual RP as the group is going through quests. In general, I just want a large, friendly, helpful community where I can hopefully make some friends and we can all go through various experiences and the general storyline together.


Please email me at ainu_laire at yahoo dot com or send a note through the mail to "Laerwen" on the server. PMs are also good, but I don't frequent the forums that often, so I'm more likely to see an email or message in the game before a PM. If PMs from this site are emailed to my inbox, then PMs are good too =)

Thanks.

Character Name: Elowyne

Character Race: Elf

Class: Minstrel

Age: 18 (IRL)

Server: Brandywine

Location: Miami, FL (EST)

Playstyle: For the most part I go solo, but that's just because I haven't met a good group of friends around a similar level in the same area who would want to play with me and do quests with me, and help me in my endeavors such as crafting and minstreling.

MMOs I've Played: Earth & Beyond, Star Wars Galaxies, Final Fantasy XI, Matrix Online

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?:

Looking For:
-- A kinship that has a wide variety of players (particularly many with a similar lvl to me [currently lvl 15]).
--I want to meet friends who I can talk with and add an element to the MMO that you can't get by playing alone.
--Players that can give me advice, do quests with me, and help me with advancing in all aspects of my character.
--Guilds that RP are preferable.

Hey everyone! Though maybe this is not my ideal way to find a Kinship, I've been so bored in game, and I'm desperate to make some friends in middle earth!

Character: Squig the level 21, (as of posting), Hobbit Burglar.

Age: 20

Preferred server: Brandywine

Location: NY, Eastern timezone.

Playstyle: Prefer single group PvE or PvP. However I'm a very casual, laid-back player who just wants to have fun. (I'll get a bit competitive in PvP, I'll admit ). Always glad to help and join the guild in their endeavors. Very turned away from a "hardcore" agenda. I'm here to enjoy the content of the game, and socialize and get to know my fellow kin! I enjoy RP and will take part if others are, but it's not a requirement. As of right now I spend most of my time in game in a duo with a RL friend (19 Guardian).

MMO games you’ve played: Mainly DAOC and Wow...but also Lineage II, Planetside, Ragnarok, Vanguard ... and some others without much time invested in them.

Why kinships should be interested in me: As said before, I'm laid back, friendly, easygoing and mature. I'm pretty good at these games too . I understand group mechanics in PvE and PvP very well. Been playing MMORPGs for about 5 years now. I'd consider myself to be a great asset to a casual guild. You'll never see me argue, be offensive or get angry in game, because it really is just that.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: A casual, social group of people who are here to enjoy the game. Looking for a kinship who keeps it fun, without letting things get in the way of it, (group wipes, PvP loss, item drops). As long as the kinship has some direction for advancement, I'm happy, whatever it's pace may be. I'm also looking for a medium sized kinship, nothing too big where it takes away from the intimacy between people. I'm here to make friends and play!

Thanks for reading. Feel free to PM me, or in game via mail or tell!

Name: Ruby or Glorian

Age: 38

Server: Landroval

Location: EST

Playstyle: RP Preferred (See Below)

MMO games you’ve played: WoW, DDO, EQ, EQ2, DAoC, CoH/CoV

What We Offer a Kinship: I bring 3 other players (whom I live with) with me, all of us are knowledgeable of MMOs in general and consider ourselves to be friendly, easy to get along with players as well as bringing different strengths to the table:

One of our number is very good at the statistics and the number crunching end of a MMO and tends to be a good reference for determining things like how to get the most out of a given class/item ect. And is very good at sharing this knowledge without seeming like a know-it-all.

I tend to bring organizational skills to the fore and tend to be the leader of our little band. I've run various guilds in other games, and been an officer in many more. Though that's not what I'm looking for here in LotRO, it does give me an understanding of the overall how's and why's of a guild or in this case Kinship.

The third of us is a very easy going and nice overall player who enjoys raiding, PvP and is very competent at both.

The last of our number (and not the least by far) is an expert on Middle Earth Lore and loves crafting in all games.

What kind of kinship we are looking for: RP preferred but not essential. What is essential is a friendly, outgoing and tightly knit (what used to be called 'family type guild') that we can feel at home in. Where we can make friends, play the game at our own pace and not feel pressured to 'progress'. While we wish to see the end game, we don't want to have to level up at a certain speed or commit to mandatory raiding times and a kinship that will let us simply enjoy the game with them would be ideal. Also a Kinship that allows all races and classes is a must (see below).

If myself and my friends seem like people who might fit in your Kinship, or that you'd like to know more about, please PM me here. We're still figuring out which classes each of us like to play best so I can't quite commit to character names as of yet.

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Shaylric, Human Captian
Age: 21

Preferred server(s), if any. (This is not needed, just for kinship info.): Arkenstone

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.): California, PST

Playstyle. (Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter, “I don’t know, I’m new to this kind of game”, etc.): Since it's summer, I have a lot of time to play, so I'll be on a lot.

MMO games you’ve played: FFXI(short time), WoW(couple months), and other ORPGs such as PSO, PSO:BB, PSU, Diablo II

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I'm a very loyal and friendly person. I've been in a lot of guilds/kinships in all of the the ORPGS I've played, and I'm always considered to be one of the top members in terms of participation in events and online activity.

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters) I'm looking to get into an active kinship with an already established member base(or one that has a fair number of active people). I'd prefer a kinship that really has some goals for the game such as going in future raids and fellowship questing. I guess what I'm trying to say is I'd prefer a more serious kinship as opposed to one that was just built for casual gaming without really any goals.

Thanks for looking and hope to hear from some good kinships! XD

Name: Gronks, lvl 18 dwarf guardian
Age: 16 (But I am a mature player and will act mature)
Server: FireFoot
Looking for: an all dwarf kinship

Character: Boags, Level 13 Elf Champion

Age: 21

Server: Firefoot

Location: Australia (eastern States)

How often do I play?: 2 or 3 weeknights a week usually between 7pm-10pm and most weekends.

Playstyle: I like to group when possible but don't mind flying solo. Big fan of instances.

Experience: WoW (2 years), bought this game last week!

Vocation: Explorer, I would be quite happy to supply crafting materials to other members as long as the favour is returned

What kind of kinship you are looking for: Casual kinship with members around my level, would like to group as much as possible with kinship members. Mature but fun loving kinship.

This is exactly what I've been looking for on the forums.

Character name and race: Elendyne (female elf champion)
Age: 18 in real life
Server: Windfola
Location: I'm on EST, but that's all I'm going to reveal online.
Playstyle: I'm pretty versatile in terms of playstyle. I just started the game the other day, and so far I've done mostly solo play with a few experiences in fellowships. I love both, however. Since I'm not experience in MMOs, my style is to follow the lead of other, more experienced players and support them in battle.
MMO Games You've Played: This is my first one, but so far I'm loving it.
Why kinships should be interested in you: While I'm still learning the ropes of MMO games, I do offer a high level of maturity (I don't spam the IM channels, I don't cuss, and I try to respect other players.) and the willingness to take advice, constructive criticism, and orders (By orders, I mean ones given in combat). Once I get more proficient in this game, I would be more than willing to assist new players because I know how beneficial it was for me when more experienced players devoted some of their own valuable time to help me for nothing.
What kind of kinship are you looking for?
I'm mostly looking for a kinship with a relaxed, casual atmosphere that emphasizes community and comaraderie. I would be perfectly happy in a mixed race kinship or one with only elves. I need a casual kinship because I will be going back to college in the fall, and that will seriously hamper the amount of time I can devote to this game. However, my summer schedule is pretty open.

PM me if interested!

Character name and race: Rhank - man champion (23) on Silverlode
Age: 40 - yes the big four oh!
Location: Pacific Time - normally early morning (4-7AM) and weekends. Very little if no play after 7-8PM due to real life commitments although there can be exceptions based on planning.
Playstyle: Solo, group, crafting, wondering, casual but serious when the need be. I Raided a few times and found the intensity exciting but wouldn't want to do it everyday.
MMO games you’ve played: WoW and EVE online.

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I don't know since I've never been a member of any form of Kinship before. I am helpful person by nature and don't mind puting in the the effort. I am a studious, observant, rational, effective, helpful, careful, mature, considerate, and obliging person.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: Something that is casual by nature but serious when the need arises. A kinship where I feel that I could help out and receive help as well. A place where I feel we "knit". My gravest concern is that I wouldn't fit since this is new to me but I'm mature enough to accept critisism and understand it will take some time and effort before friends are made. I don't mind a little RP as it can be fun but become bored by extreme RPing.

My playstyle:
Questing - I usually read all of the quests written works excepting for those - run here - run there or gather 10 warg hides quests (I skipped the water carrying quests). I like to be efficient and effective too but will alway stop to help someone out.
Crafting - I normally reserve a few hours to gathering ingredients and then "grind away at it". I find the mining etc to be a little boring but view it as a necessary evil and I get excited about the weapons to be made. I think crafting adds value to the game although it can be frustrating (if there is one thing that will make me leave LotRO it will be the hard to soft metal's spawn rates).
Roaming - Sometimes I just gather my things and decide to visit a place I've never been seeing what adventures I could have along the way. A relaxed way to enjoy the various scenery and options.

Regarding the Lore: In my early teens I read the Hobit followed by all the Rings books and a few others. I have also seen the movies - both old and new.

Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from you.

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Kyrlin (but considering a new character)
Age: a youthful 40
Preferred server(s), if any.: Meneldor but would consider switching
Location.: EST, East Coast, US, New England
Playstyle: Light RP and casual banter / comedy is good, Tolkein fan since the late 70's, mature but not stodgy, respectful, group play preferred; could make one or two nights a week after 8:00 pm a regular thing, advancing quests (endgame possibility), not sure about crafting
MMO games you’ve played: just D&D Online (MAC Guild - Oeric lvl 10 Cleric)
What do you offer kinships?: good cooperative player, smart, fun, usually reliable, not afraid of voice chat technology
What kind of kinship you are looking for. Light RP, fun, mature, people (with kids like me perhaps), no objection to younger players as long as they are not jerks, not too much zerging, tolerant, smart unique individuals, but NOT "perfectionist" hardcore players who have memorized all the tables/numbers and look down on people they consider amateurs.

Hello and well met....

Regretfully, I find myself seeking a new home. While my existing home is full of very nice and friendly adults, sadly there seems to be an ever increasing reluctance of its memberships to group together. And, that is one aspect of my profession that I enjoy the most.

Therefore, I find myself about to set forth on a new road. A road in which I hope to find like-minded souls that realize that it isn't all about the loot, but the teamwork. That it is more fun to work with others than to endlessly solo. That have a healthy balance of real life with the game, yet actually have goals in both. I seek a kinship of adults, who behave like adults. I seek a kinship that is active and growing, and is east-coast US playing hours friendly (say 8pm est to midnight??)

I am not a hard core player (been there, done that), but I am on most nights.

If you know of a possible new home, please send me a private message.

Thanks!!!

PS - there are a few alts of various levels that may also come over with me

PPS - yes, I posted this elsewhere in the kinship section, having missed this thread. Sorry about that.

My character name and race : Candyzheng (Captain - lvl 48)
Age: 34
Preferred server(s), (Nimrodel)
Timezone 0800-1400 USA time, 2000-0200 Aisan time
Location: Hong Kong / China

Playstyle. group for East Angmar quest, PvE, PvP, RAIDs,
other I don’t know, I’m new to this kind of game

MMO games you’ve played: only shadows of Angmar
Why kinships should be interested in you:
I am willing to help my lower lvl kinmate for any quest.

What kind of kinship you are looking for.
(1) Looking for fellowship for east angmar quest
area inclued Carn Dum / Nan Gurth/ Himbar / Imlad Balchorch / Urugarch
(2) Looking for fellows for Raid quest on Helegrod / Ettenmoors / Angmar

I'd like to get into a kinship. I"m 22, new to this kind of game. I'm goin with a human hunter and i've been playing around in the brandywine server. I'll be playing mainly on Mon-Wed all day. I'm enjoying the game so far, heard its better with some buddies.

Your name, Barron

Age: 70 plus

Preferred server: Open as have played on 2 so far and feel that I need to drop the existing attempts and restart.
Location. Pacific Coast time zone, Play times generally 9-12 noon and 1 thru 4 PM. Eveninging usually reserved for my wife of 40 years.

Playstyle: As this is my first Multi-Player type game, (Played computer RPG's since1988),Solo and hopefully fellowship with the Kinships members when the need for felowship play arrises either by myself or other members. Casual, end-game, RP, crafter if you all would show me the way

MMO games you’ve played:Just LotRO since the second Beta.

Why kinships should be interested in you:

I offer an ADULT view of commradery as having served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years thru the end of WW2 thru most all of Viet Nam before getting a gut full. This teaches Kinship and fellowship if nothing else does.

What kind of kinship you are looking for.

Purely a Kinship that will take 3 new toons and assit them in delevopment and allowing this two fimger typist who scrambles his letters when in a fellowship fight to be overlooked.

A fellowship that role plays. That does 'not only' think of attaining high levels; but of just playing together when ever possible and having "FUN".

Have played as a Minstrel /Guardian and Hunter. As a Dwarf / Hobbit and Elf.
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[Name/LVL/race/class] Tirara, Level 16 Hobbit Minstrel

[age] 21

[Preferred Server] Silverlode

[location/time zone] South Eastern United States, Central time zone

[Playstyle] Any, I haven't decided on one. Preferably crafter, casual, group.

[MMO's I have played] World of Warcraft, Regnum online, Runescape, Maple Story, Scions of Fate, and a couple others I have forgotten the names of.

[Why should you be interested] I enjoy helping those lower level than me, I don't spam up boards with annoying chatter, I tend to be reliable in battle, I am a healer, If you need an item or money than I'll give it to you (although I'm not a charity case), I'm just playing the game to have fun, not to fight, create havok or to advertise any junk on it and most and foremost, I am mature and do not curse. Oh and one more thing, I try to be literate and not tak lik dis cuz no1 can undRstnd wat ur sayin.

[What I'm looking for] A layback guild that aren't super power-players that like to leave players like me in the dust while they constantly raid. (Been in some of those guilds) I would really be intrested if the guild held events and even rumbles with other guilds just to make things interesting. Right now I'm just trying to see what's out there and will try to answer back as soon as possible.

Private Message me if you think you fit my discription and if I fit yours!

Thanks!

Tirara

Just got LOTRO last week.. Lvl 20 Minstrel already in a Kinship. I am interested in starting a new character (class unknown as of yet) and playing with other people new to LOTRO. I enjoy and appreciate the help I get from my Kinship (Swify and Hammo) .. but would also like to be in a Kinship with another character with people that are experiencing areas/mobs/quests/items for the first time and share my excitement!


Your name, or character name and race: I'll probably try Dwarf next

Age:28

Location: Ohio / EST (i usually play 8pm or later weeknights.. scattered weekend play.. sometimes 5+ hours straight --sometimes not... usually depends on golf weather)

Playstyle.: I'm 50/50 on all of this.. like to solo & group.. like to play casually but I always try to achieve something everytime i login.

MMO games you’ve played: ROSE, 9 Dragons, Tantra, Dungeon Runners

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I'm mature yet goofy -- helpful yet mysterious -- competive yet laid back -- intelligent yet ummm..?? -- easily amused yet yearn for new adventures... I will contribute to a growing kinship in whatever ways good kin-members would be expected to!

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): New-ish Kinship... All members fairly new to LOTRO (2-3 weeks)... no current end game members... as I said at the top... I would like to share the experiences of LOTRO with other first-timers...

RL name, character name and race: Jesse, Ekodus Elf.

Age/Level: 23 years and lvl41 minstrel.

server: Brandywine

Location: Long Beach, Ca UsA

Playstyle. (Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter, “I don’t know, I’m new to this kind of game”, etc.): Well I'm a mixture of Solo, and group. Done the Hardcore thing raiding 6/7 days endgame/raid content.

MMO games you’ve played: EQ1, EQ2, very little SWG, 1.5Yrs WoW, and some maxed CoH/CoV toons.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: End game oriented guild thats not completely hardcore. Been taking my time leveling my character but should be close to 50 by the middle of next week. Though i live on the west coast my playtime hours lean more towards eastern time. work at night and have school on monday and wednesday.

Name/LVL/race/class]: Emowyn, Level 22 Female Captain/Glynriel, Level 16 Elf Hunter

[age]: 40+

[Preferred Server]: Arkenstone

[location/time zone]: South Central United States, Central time zone

[Playstyle]: Group and solo. Prefer casual as opposed to hard core raiding.

[MMO's I have played]: World of Warcraft, Everquest, Everquest 2, Guild Wars.

[Why kinships should be interested in you]: Mature, reliable, dedicated player. Past experience as guild officer in Everquest.

[What I'm looking for]: A casual atmosphere that doesn’t emphasize hardcore raiding. I’m looking for a kinship that does things together and has fun doing so. Since I play toons of different races and classes I’m looking for a kinship open to all races and classes.

Please contact me in game if you feel I can contribute to your kinship.

Name: Chris

Age: 38

Toon: Severence/lvl 10/Elf Lore-Master

Location: Texas-CST (I play at all hours of the day, varying times are not a problem for me)

Servers: Main-Silverlode/Secondary-Brandywine

Playstyle: PvE/PvP (later on)/willing to try anything really

MMO's I play: City of Heroes (3 years)/WoW (1 year, but don't play anymore)/Guild Wars (1 year)

Why Kinships would be interested in me: Mature, non-griever, very helpful with what information I know, been co-leader for 2+ years in the favorite Supergroup in City of Heroes (Infinity Server 2 years in a row) and 2nd favorite Supergroup in City of Heroes (Entire game) yes, I am bragging :P

What I'm looking for: Mature players, looking to team and have fun. I'm new to LOTRO, but any level of experience in the Kinship matters not.

PM me here, or in-game if you think I would fit in with your Kinship.

I currently have my own kinship but wouldlike to see if anything else is out there! I am looking for a kinship that is fairly big, very friendly, mature and helpful with active raids and parties and with a good website that has very active forums! I won't really settle because I don't see the point of leaving my own for a slightly better or the same as my own, I want a really good kinship with all of the things listed above. I am an expirienced gamer and have been playing LOTRO since December in closed beta. I have a 27 Champ, 19 Minstrel and 16 Hunter. Please send me a pm on the forums, talk to me in-game (Gimlond, Blodo, Celebrand) or send me an email at mapleleafs4life@gmail.com
I currently play on the Landroval Server, I'll join rp or not, either one and I play around 10+ hours a week. 25 years old and live in Toronto Ont, Canada.
Thanks

Originally Posted by murphy28

live in Toronto Ont, Canada.
Thanks

Thats odd, considering your Location says Mississauga

LFK on Elendilmir

Main Toon: TruthOrDare, 35 Guardian
Alt Toons: Mixelodian, 32 Minstrel
Collateral, 12 Hunter

Live in California, -8 GMT

Play mostly nights, however sometimes on during the day. Not a hardcore player, but play regularly between business trips and/or vacation.

Looking for a Kinship that has a good support group of players for group quests. Any vault trading system, or bank system, would be a bonus.

My experience in MMORPGs started with a South Park episode (j/k). I started with Asheron's Call, and migrated to other games from that (SWG, Guild Wars, WoW).

Thanks!

Hello all, looking for an RP kinship on Gladden.

Characters:
Baisael, Elven loremaster historian living in the Shire. Full history and personality, which I will go into detail for a rp kinship.

Sigvaldr, Human Captain visiting the dwarven lands studying armor making. Also full of rp elements.

Me: Jason Swallow, 27, Baltimore MD. Play about 5 hours per day when I can. Little experience with playing MMORPGs, a bit of a number of games for a research paper I wrote for law school on selling characters for real money. Over 10 years of classic tabletop RPG experience, hence my coming to LORTO for a role playing experience.

Your name, or character name and race: Eorlwyn lvl 15 Human Minstrel Yeoman, Bergalad lvl 13 Human Captain Explorer

Age: 50.. whatever limit you have, I'm over it. The higher the better. :+)

Preferred server: Windfola

Location: FL US EST5EDT

Playstyle: Primarily to play and enjoy, rather than BEAT the game. I'm ok solo, but I recognize and accept that for a lot of things, a group is required.

MMO games you’ve played: none. [BG/NWN/PnP]

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?:
I've played in an FPS clan for over a year, crafting is what got me interested in LotRO, I help out when and where I can, can kill my share of Mordor scum, and try to be a team player, even though I never even heard of aggro till I got here :+). GM Farmer.

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters):
Mature Tolkien bigots. :+) :+) Ones who wouldn't even look at me if I was named FragU2N00b or such. 25 years ago I could sight read Tengwar, but I'm pretty rusty these days, need to read the trilogy again a few times.

Your name, or character name and race : Aiwen, 43 Elf Lore-Master
Age: 27 M
Preferred server: Landroval
Location.: Manitoba, Canada, Central Time Zone
Playstyle: Mostly just questing, but up for anything fun.
MMO games you’ve played: WoW, SWG
Why kinships should be interested in you : I am a fun, chatty player who enjoys to RP on occasion, but doesn't take anything too seriously, because it's game after all.
What kind of kinship you are looking for : I'm looking for a casual guild to help with some of the late game quests, because I'm having a hell of a time finding groups now. Always willing to help others as well. I will be interested in doing some PvP eventually.

Hi
After spending lots of time on WoW, Guildwars, Eve online, Vanguard I've arrived
on Silverlode server here.
What can I offer: I have become hooked on teamplay after starting online games so I offer the willingnes to fit in, pull my weight in making a kinship work, put the team success ahead of individual advance i.e fast levelling. As of today I have in game Holderlin, Minstrel 12; Furtoe, Hunter 12, Gunnedah, Loremaster 11, Feolori, Guardian 6.The healer role is the one I am most familiar with from previous gaming.
What do I look for: A friendly group of people who share my love of groups/fellowships which work, believe in being polite in disagreeing and charming in agreeing. People with a warm sense of humor which take the term care-bear as a compliment.
When do I play: My time zone is Central Australian and I play during day time mostly which corresponds to evening and night in the US.
If you think I am right for your fellowship pls contact me ingame on Silverlode

Your name, or character name and race (if known): I have a few lowbies, i'm still pretty new

Age: 29

Preferred server(s), if any: Will start new if i have to

Location. Ohio, EST

Playstyle: Casual, for fun. I enjoy crafting and grouping. Basically, the reason i like MMOs is because of the community.

MMO games you’ve played: UO, DAoC, CoH, WoW, etc etc

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I'm a pretty friendly guy who likes to contribute to the community. I always offer help when i can.

What kind of kinship you are looking for: I'm looking for a friendly kinship with a strong sense of community. I don't need a powergaming kinship, or the biggest kinship, but i hope to find the kinship who's the most fun.

Your name, or character name and race (if known): jenibobeni - Guardian, Cleothryth - Captain

Age: 27

Preferred server(s), if any. (This is not needed, just for kinship info.): As of right now the only server I have played on is Winfola

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.): Michigan which is EST, but I am on at all times of the day and night so it doesn't really matter what time zone other people play on because I will probably meet up with them at some point

Playstyle. (Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter, “I don’t know, I’m new to this kind of game”, etc.): I perfer to play in groups whether their levels are above or below me doesn't matter. I also enjoy crafting and at times will play solo if I cannot find a group.

MMO games you’ve played: this is my first and I am hooked!

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I am very easy going and am willing to help anyone who needs it. If I have items in my inventory I rather give them to someone who needs them versus sell them to a vendor. I am on quite a bit and for many hours at a time so I am not one to get into a group and only get done what I need to get done. I will stay and help others with what they need as well.

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): I am looking for a kinship that is not hardcore. I do not want to feel pressured to level up, although that is my ultimate goal and do not want to feel like I have a time limit with it. I am big on community and would like to join a kinship that interacts a lot, not only with grouping but with helping others in chat as well. I would like to be apart of a fun group. Thanks :-)

Your name, or character name and race (if known): Phyrefoot lvl 39 Hobbit Burgler. (yeah, yeah, but I chose the name before I knew there was a firefoot server )

Age: 29

Preferred server(s), if any. (This is not needed, just for kinship info.): Firefoot (go figure)

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.):PA, however I play mostly late at night, so EST timezone doesn't really matter.

Playstyle: Mostly solo, PvE, but that's because ppl from my kin aren't usually on at the same time I am.

MMO games you’ve played:This is the first, but played lots of single player rpg's (Oblivion, Diablo, etc)

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters): I'm looking for a somewhat organized, laid back, mature kin. I usually play from about midnight to 6am EST, and I'm on 3-4 nights a week. I'm currently in a good kin (Shrouded Destiny), but unfortunately it's rare for others from my kin to be on at the same time as I am, so I'm looking for a kin where there will be others around when I'm on. I'm at a point where there are fewer and fewer solo quests, and while I sometimes manage to put a good group together for stuff, it's nice to have kin mates that you know.

While I enjoy using voice chat, I'm also fine with not using it. I'm definately not looking for a kin where I'll have to listen to a constant stream of foul language from a kin mate.

I'm a team player in the kin, and I have no problem leaving what I'm working on to go help out kin mates.
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Your name and race: Alyxor - Elven Champion

Age: 18

Preferred Server: Gladden

Location: EST - Maine, USA

Playstyle: RP, PvE, PvP

MMO games you’ve played: Guild Wars, The Matrix Online, EVE Online

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?: I am fun-loving and humorous. I will always be willing to do whatever is needed to better a given kinship. I feel as though I can be a major asset to any organization, and can dedicate myself fully to any given task. I promise to represent any kinship in only the best of lights.

What kind of kinship you are looking for?: I am looking for a kinship that has dedicated members and looks to be an influential part of the LOTRO community. I wish to make a name for myself and my kinship (should I be granted access).

(edited) - found kinship

Grokk

Your name, or character name and race (if known):

Hi. My character's name is Lisabeth- elf champion (18 level). second character is Lizriel- elf hunter (11 level). Brandywine Server.

Age: (some kinships have real life age limits)
I am 33 years old.

Location. (Timezone preferences if any, state/country, etc.):
EST; Pa

Playstyle. (Solo, group, PvE, PvP, RAIDs, casual, hardcore, end-game, RP, no RP, time limited, crafter, etc.):

Right now, I mostly play solo and join others in the area for fellowships.

Mostly casual. I usually can play in the early morning around 6am to about 8am and around 2PM to about 4 PM.

This is my first MMO. I tried WOW for about a month. Liked it, but decided to go LOTRO.

My main character is an explorer. Lizriel is a armsman.

MMO games you’ve played:

This is my first MMO. I tried WOW for about a month. Liked it, but decided to go LOTRO.

Why kinships should be interested in you. In other words, why choose you and not another player. What do you offer kinships?:

Though this is my first MMO, I have done well enough. Lisabeth was undefeated till about level 12. I enjoy playing with others, but like soloing just as much. Get along with others. Laid back. Like to help.

What kind of kinship you are looking for. (This one is very important for recruiters):
I am looking for a mature kinship. That is laid back and helpful. Who likes to play for fun. Family oriented would be nice.

I am in a kinship now, but not a good match for me- they are very experienced.

Hello. I am a 31 Guardian named Varin and my girlfriend is a 31 Hunter named Faywin. We play on Brandywine, and are looking for a kinship for questing and later on, endgame content.

We were previously in a kinship that, though large, did not have a good range of levels, and no one seemed to group together except the highest players. Therefore, we would like to join one in which players group together frequently, instead of forming cliques.

Thanks for your time,
Varin