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The Lord of the Rings: Shadows of Angmar (The currency is LOTRO Gold) was released on April 24, much to the delight of Tolkien and MMORPG fans alike. For $14.99 a month, anyone can assist Frodo, Gandalf, and the rest of the Fellowship in preventing Sauron and his armies from enslaving the Free Peoples of Middle-Earth.

There are four available races: Elf, Hobbit, Man, and Dwarf. Select one of seven classes, which determine your character's fighting style and role in the game. For example, Guardian class is for players who wish to tank. Not every class is open to all races. Naturally, you'll want a cool name to go with your character. This includes derivatives such as "Lego1a5$". However, I wonder if you can get away with "Boromeer."

The starting point and story line depends on your character's race. For example, Dwarves begin in Thorin's Gate while Hobbits begin in the Shire. However, while the main quest and most side quests differ for each race, many quests overlap for certain races. It's not uncommon to see Elves and dwarves in the same cave killing spiders. New players will spend about an hour or so in the Introduction stage, in which they complete several relatively simple tasks that help them acclimate to their character and to Middle-Earth.