The Lord of the Rings Online: Shores of Evendim Review
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The region of Evendim is located roughly about 100 miles north of the Shire. For players what does this mean? Simply put Evendim is located no more than a quick jog north of the town of Scary in the Shire. Players are also given the option to enter Evendim through the North Downs but from an experienced player's opinion this is not the prime location to enter this region for the first time. Boasting over 100 new quests in the Evendim area players may wonder where to begin tackling this content and when exactly it would be worth the trip. Having levels two characters through the entirety of Evendim the adventure absolutely must start in the small Shire-like town of Oatbarton around level 28-30. From there, working your way north, your hand will be held as you are funneled from one quest location to the next easily giving you something to do until level 38. The quests themselves are actually quite well done. At first it appears to be nothing more than the usual kill quest or "fed-ex" but as you advance through the region the story unfolds and you gain a sense of purpose. If I can offer one piece of advice to any player in Evendim it would be to finish all the quests and bring a friend or two. Some quests will seem tedious and not worth your time at first but these are the ones that pay out in the end. Others say they are solo friendly but having a partner makes things not only more fun but less taxing on your time. Eventually as you progress through the region you will be sent to explore the Tomb of Elendil, where everything you've done comes to a head. Evendim itself is a beautiful zone with scenery like you've never before seen in a MMORPG; at least you'll have something to look at while questing.
