The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood Preview
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Like the dark, claustrophobic dungeons of Moria and the lush, green woods of Lothlórien, Mirkwood's foggy, depressing forest is another example of the rich, diverse Middle-earth landscape that Turbine provides its players. (Every time we go to a new area, a new region, we want to make sure that it really feels different,) said Steefel. (This is a place that in history used to belong to the Silvan Elves; it was very beautiful. Now it's been corrupted by Sauron, so it's this dark, foreboding place.)
Siege of Mirkwood will bring a number of new features. The level cap is extended to 65, which according to Steefel will be reflected in titles, skills, quests, and crafting. There will be new 3-man and 6-man instances, including a new 12-man, multiboss raid in which you face the Lieutenant of Dol Guldur himself and his fell beast at the end. And oh yes, this raid will include shiny new gear for your collecting pleasure. He didn't mention if the new raid set will contain radiance, but it sounds like a definite possibility. (You can see all the dread; you're definitely gonna need some major radiance in here. I'm cowering like crazy,) remarked Steefel, as he ran through one of the towers of Dol Goldur on his Warden character.
