I am excited to see if this game will be more or less successful than its predecessor

Never in a million years did I think adding skin color options for your customizable character in a life sim game would be considered controversial. But here we are. I’ve been looking forward to this game since it was announced, and I still am. The grifters wanting something to be mad at are depressing. It’s a life sim game, you get to make your own character, some people want that character to look like them?? That’s why it’s a life sim. Go play any of the other LoTR games if you want something ...

Diving into Tales of the Shire, it's refreshing to see diversity with the inclusion of black hobbits. This not only enriches the game's world by reflecting a more varied community but also welcomes players from all backgrounds into the cozy, adventurous life of the Shire. Representation matters, even in fantasy; it fosters inclusivity, allowing more gamers to see themselves in the characters they play, thereby enhancing the community's bond over shared experiences. Here's to more inclusive adventures in ga...

The Dev team can choose to stay the course and rely on a "modern audience" to make this game a success, or they can pivot and make a fun game that caters to Tolkien fans and Gamers alike and enjoy years of profits and success. By now there are more than enough examples of what happens when a Dev team puts the opinions of "experts" over the established lore and actual (potential) customer feedback. Make wise choices....

tolkiens quotes that ring in my heart when i think of his work "all we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - J.R.R. Tolkien “Evil is not able to create anything new, it can only distort and destroy what has been invented or made by the forces of good.” - J.R.R. Tolkien "not all those who wander are lost" - J.R.R. Tolkien...