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What is PlayLotro.Com?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site is a small tribute to the game The Lord of the Rings Online. It\u2019s emphasis is on providing basic information for new players to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you will find guides and information to help get you started on your LotRO journey \u2013 from creating your first character to completing your first quest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site will hopefully grow to include information on all stages of the game from getting started to end-game content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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