Extended Break

March 5th, 2008

You’ve all noticed by now that I’ve been on an extended break from producing shows. I’m just posting that here for the benefit of those that are just finding this site. As I’ve told several of you via email, I may be back later to produce more shows, but I just don’t have the time to do so right now.  No ETA on when I’ll be able to come back to this. Enjoy LotRO while you wait though, there is still a lot of good content being added to the game.

Episode 12 - Additional Book 10 Info

July 24th, 2007

In Episode 12 of Weathertop Radio, I talk about the latest LotRO game news, in-game events, and fansite announcements. Including an article illustrating some of the cool new features coming in Book 10 in August. Stop by the Weathertop Radio forum and signup. Do you have comments or opinions about Lord of the Rings Online? Then leave me a voicemail at (678) 905-1172 and let me hear it!

LotRO Lorebook
New Account Services
WarCry E3 Look Forward: Book 10
Turbine Referral Program

The Wedmath Festival
Landroval.org
LotRO WarCry (Fan Fiction: The Summer Festival)
LotroFaces.com (Writing Contest)
LotRO Allakhazam
(Peepmouse’s Advice Squeaks)
thebrasse.com (Bag Lady) (Name Your Price)
LotROSource @ TenTonHammer (Book 10 Preview) (Guide Updates)
LotRO Role Players Haven (Evening Star) (Lorebook Tips: Kinships and Characters)
LotroVault (Housing Editorial)
Lotro Wiki @ Wikia
(Open Q&A)

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Episode 11 - Catching up on news

July 9th, 2007

In Episode 11 of Weathertop Radio, I talk about the latest LotRO game news, in-game events, and fansite announcements. The main topic was intended to cover the in-game music system, but I had to cut this short. However, I was able to include a recap of the House of Commons dev chat. Have you joined the Weathertop Radio forum yet? Stop by and introduce yourself and invite your friends and kinships to do the same.

Lotro Lorebook
Quarterly Wallpapers
Sneak Peak: Session Play
Patch notes for July 11th, 2007
House of Commons dev chat transcript, July 9th, 2007
Lotrofaces.com (smartphone homescreen)
Ten Ton Hammer’s LotRO Source guides
LotroVault (Rodberg Interview) (ABC notation files)
thebrasse.com (Chikkenbowl) (Economic Warfare)
LotroRPHaven
Lotro WarCry (Fan Fiction Fridays) (ABC database)
Under the Banner
lotro@openmmo is now http://lotro.wikia.com

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House of Commons Dev Chat

July 8th, 2007

Hi all. Episode 11 should be up probably by Tuesday morning. I planned to record it tonight (Sunday), but it was much too late before I could get started so I’ll have to hold off for one more day. However, I wanted to post a reminder about the House of Commons dev chat at LotRO Stratics since I couldn’t get this episode out by Monday morning. It will be on Monday, July 9th at 8 PM Eastern so be sure and check that out.

Busy weeks

July 2nd, 2007

Just a quick post regarding episode 11. It should be out later this week. With the July 4th holiday this week I’ve been pretty busy and I wanted to get some game time in as well, so look for the next episode soon.

Episode 10 - Many Meetings

June 23rd, 2007

In Episode 10 of Weathertop Radio, I talk about the latest LotRO game news, in-game events, and fansite announcements. The main topic is an discussion of new features introduced to the web site for Weathertop Radio as well as first steps of expanding the listener community. In the near future there will be a few openings available for contributors to the show who will be able to post news and help develop the podcast content. Interested? Keep an eye on the Weathertop Radio forum for more info.

Lord of the Rings Getaway in New Zealand
Shores of Evendim Patch Notes for June 13, 2007 (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)
Summer Solstice Festival
Patch notes for June 21, 2007
LotroLife.com (Web Comics) (Own your own mount)
LotroVault (Summer Festival Guides) (Music files) (Kinship Watcher)
Lotrofaces.com
LotroInterface.com Premium Membership
Lotro WarCry - Lord of the Rings Online Review
thebrasse.com (Music guide) (Horse Route Chart)
Under the Banner (Lorebook searchbox) (#lotro on Jaiku)
LotroRPHaven (A Stone Doomed to Rolling) (RP Advice) (June Featured Kinship) Lotro@OpenMMO
LotroSource@TenTonHammer Guides
Weathertop Radio Forum
Weathertop Radio Event Calendar

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New web site features

June 21st, 2007

I know, I know…the next show is coming soon. But in the mean time, I’ve been busy on some new changes to the web site. I’ve set up a Weathertop Radio Forum for the listeners to chat about the game or whatever else comes up. Be sure to sign up and join in! Also, for those that would like to call in with your comments, stories, or ideas, you will be glad to hear that I’ve set up a voice mail number. You can call (678) 905-1172 to leave a message. Listeners outside the USA will need to add +1 for the country code as well. And if you are looking for the Weathertop Radio Frapper Map, you will now find a link to it in the sidebar. Enjoy!

Technical Difficulties

June 19th, 2007

Hi everyone. I wanted to post a message to update you in case you were wondering “Hey, where’s the next podcast?”. Well, I was extremely busy last weekend and was delayed in getting the show together. Then, as luck would have it, my broadband router decided to retire during the last couple of days. My internet connection has been shaky at best so I was unable to gather info for the show. I couldn’t even play Lord of the Rings Online due to some severe lag caused by my flaky router. I switched over to one of my backup routers tonight so I should be able to get the show together in the next day or so. In the meantime, enjoy the Shores of Evendim update!

Episode 9 - Monster Play: LotRO PVP

June 10th, 2007

In Episode 9 of Weathertop Radio, I talk about latest game news, in-game events, and fansite announcements. The main topic is an introduction to Monster Play which is the player versus player (PVP) system within Lord of the Rings Online. This system offers some unique features that allow even a casual gamer to take part (and have fun!) in a PVP environment.

Bartle Test of Gamer Psychology
Shores of Evendim Press Release
Roheryn Level-Up Event on June 13th
Shores of Evendim Wallpapers
Player-owned mounts below level 35?
Slashdot interview with Jeff Andersen
Rivendell Road Race on Arkenstone
League of Arda Story Telling on Landroval

The Gathering of Laurelin Story Telling on Elendilmir
Party at the Fair Grounds on Brandywine
New web comic at thebrasse.com
LotroFaces.com King & Queen of the Server Contest
LotRO Roleplayers Haven
LotRO WarCry interview with Jeffrey Steefel

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Episode 8 - (Role)Playing Your Part

June 4th, 2007

In Episode 8 of Weathertop Radio, I report the latest official game news, fansite news and some in-game player events. I also discuss roleplaying within Lord of the Rings Online. You’ll learn what it really is and how you can participate and probably already are without realizing it!

Game System: Leisure Activities
LotroFaces.com is looking for beta testers
Help build the map at arda-online.com
LotRO@OpenMMO.com reaches 300 quests
TheBrasse.com - Dwarven Headbutts
LotroFaces.com King & Queen Contest
Forum: In-Game Player Events
LotRO Roleplayers Haven

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