Since the launch of the Legendary Server of The Lord of the Rings Online on November 8, there have been some interesting reactions. While the servers are generally well received, there is also some criticism.
Is the Legendary Server of the MMORPG LotRO attracting many players? What do fans find good and bad? And what significance does this “Classic” server have for World of Warcraft?
A Great Surge
This is how well the server was received: After the launch of the server “Anor” on November 8, there was a surge of players which led to long queues and lags. However, the studio Standing Stone Games responded quickly and opened the server “Ithil” on the same day.
What players like about the Legendary Server: Many players, especially veterans of LotRO, are pleased with the two “Classic” servers.
- The servers provide a gaming experience reminiscent of the MMO’s release.
- The moderate progress allows players to enjoy the content without rushing through it.
- Additionally, the servers are very well populated, making it easy to find group members.
This is being criticized: The launch of the Legendary Servers was not without criticism:
- Apart from connection problems and queues, many are annoyed that despite a subscription, the regular cash shop is still active.
- It is still possible to gain an advantage through Mithril Coins despite the subscription.
- Loot boxes can also be found on the Legendary Servers.
- Furthermore, many wished for a “Vanilla” gaming experience. However, the Legendary Servers do not provide this, as bug fixes and balancing adjustments, as well as new classes, are available from the beginning.
Can Blizzard learn something from the LotRO Classic Server?
What significance does the LotRO Classic Server have for WoW? Blizzard plans to introduce a Classic Server for World of Warcraft. A demo was playable at Blizzcon.
However, Blizzard wants to create a Vanilla experience and present WoW with the Classic Server as it was at release. This differs greatly from the concept of the LotRO Legendary Servers, which are more “Progression” servers.
As seen from the criticism of some LotRO players, many would prefer a Vanilla experience without the adjustments and changes that have been made over the years. This could allow Blizzard to better resonate with the “veterans”. How well this works out will be revealed in the summer of 2019.
