Thread: Answers to Your Questions

Originally Posted by Sapience

Correct. For those who have not played DDO, the store is a UI window much like your character sheet or inventory. Or even more accurately, much like accessing the Lorebook in game. It does not pop up of its own accord.

Thanks; I added this to the FAQ.

Canyouaddcolour, Thanks so much for the rep!

Gedachtnis, I don't know yet, but I'll keep researching.

My question

as a kin leader - will there be benefits on the kinship level I have to buy?

I'd just like to say great job and thank you Also I'd like to second the motion for this to be stickied - great info!

Added another question and answer!

Originally Posted by Ouchiewawa

My question

as a kin leader - will there be benefits on the kinship level I have to buy?

Another question we do not yet know the answer to; I'll keep a lookout.

EDIT-- and thanks, Carysta!

Another thing that I havnt found an answer for that would be nice to know.

What is going to be the monthly cost to maintain a VIP account.

Question:

This goes to those that are on subscriptions - what are the pricing models going to be?

I'm currently on the $30/3 month plan. I certainly think any major changes will decrease the number of subscribers.

Bump! I think there's a lot of things that will change when all this goes live - but I'm going to stay on the optimistic side of things; it sounds like there will be some good benefits to go along with the masses of newbs

Originally Posted by CRUSHUC

Question:

This goes to those that are on subscriptions - what are the pricing models going to be?

I'm currently on the $30/3 month plan. I certainly think any major changes will decrease the number of subscribers.

Originally Posted by yurick75

Another thing that I havnt found an answer for that would be nice to know.

What is going to be the monthly cost to maintain a VIP account.

No details have been announced, but most likely...

1. They'll have a sale.

2. Your current subscription plans will be honored.

Really great thread Eluros! I'm breaking my sticky rule for it.

Originally Posted by Sapience

Really great thread Eluros! I'm breaking my sticky rule for it.

Much appreciated; thanks so much.

This should really help saving me from keeping the thread at the top, so I can continue adding information. Heck, I'd even like to order the questions into categories at some point.

Originally Posted by Eluros

No details have been announced, but most likely...

1. They'll have a sale.

2. Your current subscription plans will be honored.

I'm really trying to find the thread so it can be referenced here (these forums are moving SO fast) but a blue post specifically answered it: if you're on the $9.99/mo. subscription plan and you keep it active, then you'll have a VIP account at your current subscription rate. I'm going to assume that includes all the VIP perks (like the 500 store tokens).

Originally Posted by Belisana

I'm really trying to find the thread so it can be referenced here (these forums are moving SO fast) but a blue post specifically answered it: if you're on the $9.99/mo. subscription plan and you keep it active, then you'll have a VIP account at your current subscription rate. I'm going to assume that includes all the VIP perks (like the 500 store tokens).

Belisana, thanks! I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll look too. If you find it, do let me know, please.

Originally Posted by Belisana

I'm really trying to find the thread so it can be referenced here (these forums are moving SO fast) but a blue post specifically answered it: if you're on the $9.99/mo. subscription plan and you keep it active, then you'll have a VIP account at your current subscription rate. I'm going to assume that includes all the VIP perks (like the 500 store tokens).

According to the FAQ and charts, yes, you'll be a VIP and get all of the perks.

From what I can tell, little will change (as far as your access to stuff goes) for continuing subscribers aside from getting those extra 500 points.

Originally Posted by Eluros

Belisana, thanks! I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll look too. If you find it, do let me know, please.

Found it!

http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.p...33#post4689733

For whatever system being used for F2P, Premium, and VIP players to EARN points just by playing (mentioned at top of VIP/Premium/F2P chart under "Turbine Points" as "can earn through gameplay"), will those earnings be granted retroactively to those players that have already completed the quests/deeds/grind/etc. required to get them? (Ex. Say you get 10 TP for completing Volume 1, Book 1. Since I've completed it on 9 characters do I get 90 TP once I log in that character?)

Originally Posted by Belisana

Found it!

http://forums.lotro.com/showthread.p...33#post4689733

Thanks so much! Added to the main post, and credited your input. Anything else interesting you find, feel free to link it here. I repped you for the help, as well.

Originally Posted by AdarinOuest

For whatever system being used for F2P, Premium, and VIP players to EARN points just by playing (mentioned at top of VIP/Premium/F2P chart under "Turbine Points" as "can earn through gameplay"), will those earnings be granted retroactively to those players that have already completed the quests/deeds/grind/etc. required to get them? (Ex. Say you get 10 TP for completing Volume 1, Book 1. Since I've completed it on 9 characters do I get 90 TP once I log in that character?)

Yep, it's retroactive. I'll find the post and cite it for you.

Is there a list of what items are available? Seriously. Thats what makes or breaks it for me.

Originally Posted by rhegan

I wish

My question:

Wardrobe (20 (more purchasable)) from this chart: http://www.lotro.com/betasignup/vipchart.html

Wardrobe? O.o I wonder what this refers to. This sounds like one of the few additions that VIP users would be able to upgrade.

Originally Posted by thegr8one2k2

I'm also curious about this. I wonder if this means we get a special storage place for wardrobe items and can thus finally get them out of our precious bank slots. As a crafter, it's always a struggle keeping bank slots free. Getting those cosmetic items out would be very helpful.

Wardrobe comment by Sapience

Originally Posted by Sapience

There will be a dev diary on this feature, but I'll give you the quick version. Wardrobe is a special storage for your cosmetic items. That way they don't take up inventory, bank, vault, or housing storage. There's more to it, which I won't spoil, but it's a pretty cool system!

Are servers being upgraded,or can we just expect the mass influx of players to make the lag virtually unplayable for those of us playing for our accounts.

Another good argument for paid and F2P servers.

Not sure if this has been asked yet or not...

I have 2 subscriptions on 1 account. Will points be based on account or subscription? I'm assuming it's based per subscription. One subscription is monthly and one is lifetime, so I'd guess they'd each be handled point-wise individually? Can anyone clarify that? Thanks. Great sticky btw!

Originally Posted by Unique

Wardrobe comment by Sapience

Thanks; I added it! About to add you as a reference. I'll rep you, too.

Originally Posted by nikito

Is there a list of what items are available? Seriously. Thats what makes or breaks it for me.

Originally Posted by Ashenwoods

Are servers being upgraded,or can we just expect the mass influx of players to make the lag virtually unplayable for those of us playing for our accounts.

Another good argument for paid and F2P servers.

Originally Posted by highlandgirl

Not sure if this has been asked yet or not...

I have 2 subscriptions on 1 account. Will points be based on account or subscription? I'm assuming it's based per subscription. One subscription is monthly and one is lifetime, so I'd guess they'd each be handled point-wise individually? Can anyone clarify that? Thanks. Great sticky btw!

On my list of things to do; work calls, though (I'm on the clock), and I have to go right now. Hopefully be back soon-- about an hour!

Originally Posted by highlandgirl

Not sure if this has been asked yet or not...

I have 2 subscriptions on 1 account. Will points be based on account or subscription? I'm assuming it's based per subscription. One subscription is monthly and one is lifetime, so I'd guess they'd each be handled point-wise individually? Can anyone clarify that? Thanks. Great sticky btw!

Per subscription.

Great work Eluros!

If you play by using game cards what happens when this goes live? what status will you have and will gamecard options still be availible?

I havent seen this question come up but what is an expansion going to cost point wise? I forsee an absurd amount...

Originally Posted by Ark_Guard

Great work Eluros!

Thanks, Ark_Guard! It's much appreciated.

I will add Sapience's clarification on multiple subscriptions to the main post.

I'll continue adding things, but my next task is to organize what's there. We'll see how it goes.

I have a few questions:

If free to play people can earn Turbine Points for free, and all they have to do is spend them to become premium, then not a whole lot are gonna be still free to play....so how does this help bring in money for Turbine...because those who can simply just earn the points and not pay a dime?

Wouldn't it be better if free to play meant that they cannot earn Turbine points, but must pay for them, and therefore create a better feeling of loyalty to everyone who has already paid/subscribed? A little bit more of a boost to encourage people to subscribe if they are free to play, because they'd perhaps get frustrated with the points thing and paying for everything.

Hmm....just my musings. Any thoughts?

So, what will these Turbine Points be worth?

Like, 1000 = $10?

Is there going to be any effort at server balancing? Currently, Brandywine has the majority of players, allowing new F2P players onto already overloaded servers isn't going to help. Not that I really want a crapload of F2Pers on Nimrodel, but I do think F2Pers should be funneled to low pop servers instead of getting a full choice.

Originally Posted by Fendrone

If you play by using game cards what happens when this goes live? what status will you have and will gamecard options still be availible?

Game cards trade in for one month (or however much time) of VIP status in DDO. I expect it'll be the same here.

Originally Posted by HawtMama

If free to play people can earn Turbine Points for free, and all they have to do is spend them to become premium,?

They'd have to actually purchase points (or a sub) to become premium.

6. Will there be Free-2-Play and Pay-2-Pay servers?

NO. Tarrance: "There won't be a server merge, and there won't be separate free-to-play only servers. All the servers will remain as they are, and the new population will pick from them just as you once did."

Joy. Thrill. Happiness.

(ok, not really).

Will the "in-game-store" sell items that are currently being crafted and sold on AH, therefore further nurfing crafters ability to make coin?

I have a question about quests. I took a mosey over to the DDO website and saw that there are certain quests that are only available for purchase. Will this feature be implemented in LotRO?

Unfortunately, most of the new questions here aren't ones I have answers to. I have gone through the main post, though, and cleaned it up, as well as added structure. I'll continue working on improving that structure and adding questions/answers now.

Originally Posted by Eluros

Unfortunately, most of the new questions here aren't ones I have answers to. I have gone through the main post, though, and cleaned it up, as well as added structure. I'll continue working on improving that structure and adding questions/answers now.

i dont think there would be so many questions if people would of just read the FAQ to begin with :P

Added 2 new questions, concerning "back pay" and whether Creeps will get a zone to level up. See "Account" and "Expansion" sections, the bottom of each.

I see that monster play is 'not available' to premium and free players. Does that mean players that let their subs run out will lose access to their monster players?

Originally Posted by rhegan

They'd have to actually purchase points (or a sub) to become premium.

This makes it seem like free to play people earn points and dont have to buy them:

# What is Free-to-Play?

Free-to-Play opens up more choices and options so you can play your way. When LOTRO Free-to-Play is available, you can download the game for free and start playing without a subscription or even a credit card. Earn free Turbine Points as you advance your Hero and adventure throughout the massive world of Middle-earth. You can spend these points in the LOTRO Store to access hundreds of convenience items as well as expansion packs, premium content, potions, character-customization options, and more. If you choose to, you may also purchase Turbine Points in the LOTRO Store.