LOTRO Academy

Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra wrap up a spoiler-heavy discussion and in-depth look at the Epic Story of Volume 1 of The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra continue a spoiler-heavy discussion and in-depth look at the Epic Story of Volume 1 of The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra kick off a spoiler-heavy discussion and in-depth look at the Epic Story of Volume 1 of The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening. LOTRO Academy: After School is recorded live on the last Friday of the month and posted when I can get to […]

Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra talk about where and how to go about getting those levels from 66 to 75. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Before recording episode 139, Branick and Andang recorded a conversation about the Champion class, The Lord of the Rings Online™ in general, and more. A small section was included in LOTRO Academy: 139 - The Champion, but the entire conversation is presented here as bonus content for you to enjoy. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra discuss the Champion class in The Lord of the Rings Online™ and are joined by a recording of noteworthy Champion, Andang. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra kick off the first episode of the new year with a LOTRO Academy tradition. It's time for another LOTRO Goals episode, in which we set our goals for 2017 as well as look back on our goals from 2016. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra are joined by guest hosts Flosiin, Kudithi, and AllupEnya for an in-depth look at the Captain class in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, and Mortumbra continue our series on leveling in The Lord of the Rings Online™ with this look at levels 61 to 65. Thanks for listening!

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, and Mortumbra answer more of Sanswinda’s questions. Not every question needs an entire episode to explain the topic. In this episode, we seek to answer those little questions that players may have when starting out in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening!

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Pineleaf, Sanswinda, Mortumbra, and eventually Teriadwyn are here to talk about trait lines, virtues, and everything else under "J". Thanks for listening!

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, and Mortumbra answer more of Sanswinda's questions. Not every question needs an entire episode to explain the topic. In this episode, we seek to answer those little questions that players may have when starting out in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening!

Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, and Sanswinda welcome Mortumbra to the Academy Team with this episode focused on answering Sanswinda's questions. Not every question needs an entire episode to explain the topic. In this episode, we seek to answer those little questions that players may have when starting out in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening!

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

This is a rather special episode of LOTRO Academy: After School. We say goodbye to Draculetta, welcome Sanswinda to the fold, announce Late Night LOTRO, and explain the ongoing changes to the LOTRO Academy schedule.

Starting next week, we will begin recording episodes on Saturdays rather than Fridays. Depending on my work schedule for the week, I may not be able to participate in every episode going forward. The new recording schedule applies to After School as well. Our next episode will be LOTRO Academy: After School - Episode 8, which will be broadcast live on the Players Alliance mixlr on Sat. August 27th, at 2PM CDT. I hope to see you there in chat.

Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf explain how the LOTRO Store works, how it compares to more cash shop focused games, and what kinds of things are available for purchase. Thanks for listening!

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Teriadwyn teaches Branick and Pineleaf all there is to know about the cosmetics systems in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening!

Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf return to the topic of skirmishes, this time with an in-depth discussion on skirmish camps. Thanks for listening!

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf once again talk about the differences between Free, Premium, and VIP account types in order to keep new players informed about how this stuff works. Thanks for listening!

In our first ever class-focused episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, Draculetta, and Pineleaf are joined by guest hosts Ritelberry and the Tolkien Professor to talk about LOTRO's sneakiest, most mischievous class: The Burglar. Thanks for listening!

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening. LOTRO Academy: After School is recorded live on the last Friday of the month and posted the following Wednesday. Join us […]

In this episode, Maven returns to join Branick, Teriadwyn, Draculetta, and Pineleaf in the conclusion to our in-depth discussion of crafting in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Draculetta hosts our Monsters of LOTRO episode, recorded on Friday the 13th. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, Draculetta, and Pineleaf are joined by guest host Maven for an in-depth look at crafting in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Unfortunately we were unable to record a new episode for this week, but we do have some bonus content for you. Before recording episode 123, I decided to record some of our conversations on TeamSpeak during the Academy Field Trip. There's really no format to this bit of discussion, but Pineleaf was certainly on point for this informative, though off-topic, bonus segment. I hope you enjoy it. LOTRO Academy will return next week with episode 124.

In this episode, Pineleaf teaches Branick, Teriadwyn, and Draculetta all about the Collections Panel in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf welcome Eldalleth to the podcast as a guest host to teach us all about The Road to Erebor instance cluster, which was added to The Lord of the Rings Online™ with the Riders of Rohan™ expansion pack. We cover each of the seven Erebor instances, including Iorbar's Peak, Seat of the Great Goblin, Webs of the Scuttledells, The Bells of Dale, Flight to the Lonely Mountain, The Fires of Smaug, and The Battle for Erebor. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf wrap up our multi-episode review series on The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria, the first expansion pack to be released for LOTRO. Part 5 is focused on the various options for purchasing the content, our conclusions on Moria as a whole, and our listener-favorite Armchair Designer segment. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf, are once again joined by guest host Zirrok to continue our multi-episode review series on The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria, the first expansion pack to be released for LOTRO. Part 4 is focused on the areas of Nud-Melek, Dimrill Dale, and Lothlorien. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, Pineleaf, and Draculetta are one again joined by guest host Zirrok to continue our multi-episode review series on The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria, the first expansion pack to be released for LOTRO. Part 3 is focused on the areas of Redhorn Lodes, Flaming Deeps, and Foundations of Stone. Thanks for listening.

LOTRO Academy: After School is our monthly live show where we talk about what each of us have been up to during the month and answer questions from the live chat. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf are joined by guest host Zirrok to continue our multi-episode review series on The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria, the first expansion pack to be released for LOTRO. Part 2 is focused on the areas of 21st Hall, Zelem-Melek, and The Water-works. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Teriadwyn, and Pineleaf pick up where the listener-favorite Quest Pack Review episodes left off with the first of a multi-episode series in which we review The Lord of the Rings Online™: Mines of Moria, the first expansion pack to be released for LOTRO. Part 1 is focused on the areas of The Great Delving, Silvertine Lodes, Durin's Way, and Zirakzigil. Thanks for listening.

This is the first ever live broadcast of LOTRO Academy, now available in the podcast feed for those who couldn't be there live. Thanks to everyone who did show up in chat for making this episode a success and giving LOTRO Academy: After School a great debut. We hope you'll join us in chat on February 26th for the next episode of LOTRO Academy: After School. Thanks for listening.

In this episode Branick, Pineleaf, Teriadwyn, and Draculetta talk about the process of leveling from 51 to 60 and about aspects of the game that start to need your attention post level 50. Thanks for listening.

In this episode Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, and Draculetta listen as Teriadwyn teaches us all about Essences and Essence Gear. As an added bonus, Mysteri takes us on the most on-topic tangent in LOTRO Academy history! Thanks for listening.

In this episode Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, Draculetta, and Teriadwyn celebrate the new year with a look back at our LOTRO Goals for 2015 and a look at the year ahead with a brand new set of LOTRO Goals for 2016. Also, Branick announces changes to the show's format intended to bring the LOTRO Academy podcast back into full swing for the new year! Thanks for listening.

In this episode Branick, Pineleaf, Draculetta, and Teriadwyn return to the topic of LOTRO Plug-ins with our list or recommendations for you. We hope you find these plug-ins to be as useful as we do. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Pineleaf, and Teriadwyn are joined by Karvett to conclude our Pre-Moria Quest Pack Review series with a close look at the Quest Pack for LOTRO's original End Game, Angmar. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Pineleaf, and Teriadwyn return to the topic of Skirmishes with this updated in-depth look at skirmish soldiers in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Draculetta, Pineleaf, and Teriadwyn conclude our three part series on Stats in The Lord of the Rings Online™ with an episode covering LOTRO's Defensive Stats. Whether you're looking for a better understanding of Resistances, Avoidances, or Mitigations, the LOTRO Academy Team has you covered. Thanks for listening.

The LOTRO Academy team takes an unscheduled tour of the Shire in this off-topic episode. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Teriadwyn, Draculetta, and Pineleaf discuss LOTRO and Draculetta blows Branick's mind in this delayed episode. Thanks for listening.

Branick and Pineleaf welcome Teriadwyn to the podcast with an off-topic LOTRO discussion. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Draculetta, and Pineleaf are joined by guest hosts Andang and Teriadwyn from LOTRO Players to talk about an upcoming project of a formerly secretive and now not so secretive sort. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Pineleaf, and Draculetta take an in-depth look at the Eregion Quest Pack and discuss whether it might be worth your Turbine Points.

In this episode, Branick resorts to asking Pineleaf and Draculetta some impromptu questions when it becomes apparent that a suitable topic eludes them all. Thanks for listening.

It's been over a year since our last Quest Pack Review, but Branick, Pineleaf, and Draculetta, are hear to let you know whether the Misty Mountains Quest Pack is worth your Turbine Points. Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Branick, Draculetta, and Pineleaf continue our series covering the stats in LOTRO with a look at each of the offensive stats and damage types. Thanks for listening.

In this listener requested episode, Branick and Pineleaf cover all the basics of Mounted Combat, from when you'll be able to participate, to explaining the trait trees, bridles, and relics. Thanks for listening.

This is the second bonus episode accompanying episode 100 of LOTRO Academy. This bonus episode consists of a conversation with Mysteri, Draculetta, Pineleaf, and Rolfkrage. A portion of this recording was used in episode 100, but here you can listen to the entire discussion. Thanks for listening.

This is the first bonus episode accompanying episode 100 of LOTRO Academy. This bonus episode consists of a chat I had with Krorain about LOTRO and what he's been up to since leaving the podcast. A portion of this recording was used in episode 100, but here you can listen to the entire discussion. Thanks for listening.

After numerous delays, the long awaited LOTRO Academy: Episode 100 is finally here. Wrapped in our first ever live recording, this celebratory episode takes a look back at over four years of LOTRO Academy and features recorded segments with some former podcast hosts as well as a selection of clips from previous episodes and our 2015 LOTRO Goals as recorded live in Teamspeak with The Academy Kinship.

Recorded in late September, the first of a new three-part series on Stats is finally ready. We originally covered this topic way back in Episode 2, but after four years it was time for an update. In this episode Branick, Pineleaf, and Draculetta cover the core stats and lay the foundation for upcoming episodes on attack and defense stats. Thanks for listening.

Branick and Pineleaf offer an overview of Skirmish Lieutenants, and the best way to approach taking them down. While this episode contains useful information for every skirmisher, this is classified as an Advanced episode because some of the terminology used does presume an understanding of concepts from Beginner and Intermediate episodes. Thanks for listening.

At last the origins of Detestable Us are revealed in the lost Episode 95 of LOTRO Academy. It's our review of Hobnanigans, the sport that almost was. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Pineleaf, and Draculetta are joined again by the founder of LOTRO Players, Andang, to discuss the growth of the premier LOTRO community website. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, and Draculetta are back after an extended delay. Listen to find out what the gang has been up to, how our LOTRO Goals for 2014 are coming along, what Draculetta does with his sewing machine, what happened to episode 95, and what happens when you talk about siege turtles. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, and Draculetta are joined by special guest-host Bloobwulf, winner of our auction in last year's Fellowship Walk, to talk about LOTRO's Update 13 and the in-game Anniversary event. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Draculetta, and Pineleaf discuss the various travel options available in The Lord of the Rings Online™. This episode was suggested by (and notes were generously provided by) listener Bloobwulf, who won our Fellowship Walk auction last year. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Draculetta, and Pineleaf discuss the many upcoming changes expected with Update 13 of The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, and Draculetta are back with an episode about storage in The Lord of the Rings Online™, covering Bags, Vault Space, Shared Storage, Housing Chests, even Wardrobe Space and the Barter Wallet. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, and Draculetta return with another Quest Pack Review episode to help you decide if Forochel is worth your hard-earned Turbine Points. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, and Draculetta finally get around to celebrating the New Year with the 2014 LOTRO Goals episode. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Pineleaf, and Draculetta ramble on about the class changes introduced with Helm's Deep, the future of epic battles, the magic of 27, and the problem with memorable catch-phrases from '80s cartoons. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf welcome new host Draculetta for this introductory look at Epic Battles. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf are joined by Achazia from the popular in-game LOTRO band The Shades, and by Cari from LOTRO Reporter for this episode. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf are back for another LOTRO discussion. This time Branick interviews Mysteri about the Fellowship Walk, a player-driven event to benefit the Child's Play charity. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf are joined by Ace, a returning playerwith a fresh perspective, to answer his questions and talk about The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf are joined by Achazia, Eovina, Semjase, Erihael, and Abergar from the popular in-game band, The Shades, for discussions on LOTRO, music, and more. With five of the six Shades members present, we have a lot to talk about. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of the LOTRO Academy podcast, Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf continue their 2013 Character Guide with discussions on the introductions, early game structure, beginning group content, crafting, and LOTRO's unique cosmetic system. Also, Branick refers to the Great Barrow as the Barrow Downs far too many times. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf have so much to say about the races and classes available in The Lord of the Rings Online™ that they run out of time to talk about anything else. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf ramble on about The Lord of the Rings Online™ for a while and talk about plans for the upcoming in-game festival, Weatherstock. Thanks for listening.

Andang returns to guest host this episode of the LOTRO Academy Podcast alongside Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf, to talk about the new LOTRO Players website and how it came about. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Rolkrage, and Pineleaf chat about the latest major update to The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Rolkrage, and Pineleaf return with another off-topic episode in which they discuss the announcement of Helm's Deep™, the next expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.

The Lord of the Rings Online™ can be a little overwhelming or confusing at first, especially in regards to the Free to Play model adopted in September of 2010. So Branick, Mysteri, Rolfkrage, and Pineleaf are here to answer your account-related questions in what we hope will be the first of an annual series of New Player guides. Our goal is to record updated versions of these guides every year in order to consolidate the most important information new players will need right away. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Rolfkrage, and Pineleaf chat with Andang about Murder In Bree, creating LOTRO video content for youtube, and more. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, Pineleaf, and Rolfkrage chat about LOTRO, twice. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf are joined by returning hosts Krorain and Rolfkrage to record an in-depth review of the Trollshaws Quest Pack. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf talk about some of the changes to The Lord of the Rings Online™ coming in Update 10. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf celebrate the New Year with LOTRO-specific resolutions in this feedback-filled first episode of 2013. Thanks for listening.

In the last episode of 2012, Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf go over the changes in this year's Yule Festival in The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening! We'll be back in January!

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf talk about The Lord of the Rings Online™ in another Off-Topic episode. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf talk about The Lord of the Rings Online™ in another Off-Topic episode. Thanks for listening.

Branick and Pineleaf welcome Andang onto the podcast as a guest host for in-depth an discussion of Rescue at Nurz Ghashu and Storm on Methedras to round out our series on skirmishes in The Lord of the Rings Online™. In addition, we talk a bit about some of the upcoming changes in Update 9. Thanks for listening.

Branick, Mysteri, and Pineleaf return in another short off-topic episode to talk about The Lord of the Rings Online™. Thanks for listening.