Is SWTOR OR LOTRO Worth Playing in 2024? | Which is Better? | LOTRO Vs SWTOR

[@l.b.curlew7929]

I'm just very happy that I live in a time where I can experience all my favorite fandoms worlds in an open world, rpg way. Lord of the rings, star wars, elder scrolls, and star trek. Even eve online lol. I don't have much time to game so I enjoy them all

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@l.b.curlew7929 yeah we are all so grateful to be able to play all these games! I love it!!

[@mike3806]

As a fellow proletarian (aka broke 😀) gamer, I liked how you talked about the parallel between virtual and real life economy with paying the rent and keeping things up-to-date. Maybe the modesty of LOTRO's graphics isn't total loss, esp. for us poor gamers, as we can enjoy LOTRO even on a potato. While SWOTR might have objectively better "graphics", i don't know if its style/art is any better than LOTRO's. There is something about the overall ambience of LOTRO that pulls me in (and I have barely left the starting areas and usually play it in 768p at 15 fps just to keep my potato pc cool - haha and to see the UI). Anyway, great comparison - both are great games!

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Love that. Yeah maybe I should’ve elaborated on LOTRO Vs. SWTOR graphics. I have no issues or complaints on the LOTRO graphics. But in comparison, SWTOR has a greater style and graphic quality that can uphold longer than LOTRO’s. I think most people may agree with that. But either way, I personally could care less about graphics. If the game is good and the story is good, I love it! I hope that clears some of that up as people seem to think I’m taking an absolute potato on LOTRO for that comment :)

[@Caerulean]

"aka broke" 😂 I related to that so hard. xD

[@Illthallion]

Great points here mike, I agree and share your opinions on the style/art 💯

[@willprotector]

SWTOR's class stories are the best. I feel like they should've made it a single player rpg with co-op. Might be an option of the population dies.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

That's honestly not a half bad idea. I hope they do that.

[@harvain731]

If anyone is looking for MMOs they can sink their teeth into for Story, than both The Lord of the Rings Online & Star Wars: The Old Republic are great for such. Granted, SWTOR is best for the Early Class Stories and begins to fall off more later. For LOTRO in the 2nd Half of 2023, there is a lot coming to the Game ranging from a New Premium Housing Area for Hobbits along with the River Hobbit Race (the Hobbits who remained East of the Misty Mountains & who Gollum is apart of), a Stat Squish (No Level Squish), Crafting Events, Crafting Updates, a New Class the Mariner, the Umbar Expansion (LOTRO heading into the lands of Harad), Level 150, more Class Revamps, and more. LOTRO does still have Ongoing Game Performance Issues or what Players refer to as Lag, which the SSG LOTRO Team (Standing Stone Games) are always doing work to combat but it's an Ongoing Process and there is no way to get things Performing better in a far quicker matter. They are chipping away at the Issues as fast as they can.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

I'm so pumped for all the LOTRO updates!

[@HiddenPalm]

About the events in SWTOR. SWTOR has a feast festival event, similar to a LOTRO's fall festival. And a Life Day event where you hug woookies. We're currently going through a nightlife (gambling) event. We also have a swoop bike event. It's not just the zombie event and the bounty hunter event. Regarding being "maxed out". When you hit level 80, you're not maxed out. That's actually where the end game begins. It takes a long minute and work to get to 339 rating. And you won't get there by story. This is where subscribing becomes important.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Yes! Thanks for sharing!! I do always enjoy nightlife event. I spaced on that making this video, but I overall just have a way more enjoyable time with LOTRO's events more. Yeah, being maxed out is where there is more content available however, the content is poorly done in my opinion. Once I get through Iokath and Crisis on Umbara's little stories, I pretty much have no reason to continue. I was hoping with Malgus they'd make it better, but doesn't seem to be the case yet.

[@WookieeRage]

Fair assessment, however, in swtor you can buy things that come from the cartel market off of the player market with in game currency. The in game economy is in rough shape since the server merge, but even with that condition there are items attainable through game play that will sell for high value which you can then use to purchase things on the GTN that are from the cartel market. Otherwise I get your point. Just don't think it's impossible.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

That’s fair. I think I don’t even consider the GN because the market is crazy on there and everything is overpriced. Especially when there’s a credits cap on free and preferred accounts so that may be why I didn’t include it here.

[@WookieeRage]

@@aubreytheweirdone I don't blame you.

[@jnbox]

A good well balanced view of both games - I am fond of both of them. Sadly though for me LOTRO is unplayable on my new 4K monitor as the UI does not scale correctly - you can scale some of the elements but the text remains tiny.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Yeah unfortunately, that still remains to be an issue. Hopefully that'll get resolved soon though!

[@federicotani9357]

Lotro is a marvelous, seamless world. Swtor is a series of disjointed instances. Other than that, Swtor is probably the better "game", even though these are both games that are being played for the immersion/franchise aspect not because they are objectively "good".

[@PWReviews]

Completely agree with your points. I think I personally enjoy LOTRO more than SWTOR. At the moment I am playing SWTOR alot more than LOTRO because I've got a friend of mine to play SWTOR which has increased the playability for me. LOTRO im taking at a very steady pace but it's all part of the journey which I love because there is always something new around the corner. I love SWTOR for the multiplayer aspects flashpoints, dailies and heroics and joining a friend in their story and PvP. I know in LOTRO there are similar versions of these but just a bit more accessible to do with a friend or other people in SWTOR. Anyway just enjoying both games 😊. Level 64 on LOTRO is taking some time though ive noticed, it is quite a vast area. The quests at that level seem to be a bit sparse. I am probably not looking in the right areas.

[@Ethrianor]

Well, I have played both on and off since the early days. I played LotRO from the year after release '08), and SWToR from just after Hutt Cartel (so '13 I think). I enjoy both and really quite like the graphics of both - Star Wars is supposed to be far future and LotRO is essentially past (albeit someone else's past), so I'm happy with them like that. Definitely agree about the Strongholds, some of the LotRO houses are laughably small (esp. the elven ones). For player numbers - (L) bigger maps = lower density, (S) popularity with younger players (and classic olders) = higher pop, but likely shorter lived. LotRO has a wider variety of activity types, which makes me happy. Also, and my biggest yesno is I find LotRO more kinship oriented, it seems friendlier; whereas SWToR just seems to be group when it's convenient - and guilds seem to be smaller too. Also, with all the LotRO servers being stateside it feels like extra lag, but I'd rather take it. Let me explain, the US community does seem to be cooler with certain things, but the ping makes it almost impossible for me - 120 compared to 9 here. By the time I've responded to something it's sometimes moved on, or attacked me. However, last time I got back into it (during covid) I really hit it hard and did the Legendary achievement (I think) getting all classes to 50 in little more than 6 weeks - put the label on and took it off again in 3 days. I was so sick of people saying I couldn't be trusted to understand my characters properly. But I'd watched a lot of players, like swtorista etc, and people were more 'high five' about it from what I saw on screen. I imagine I shall go back to it soon - possibly mix the two up and see what happens. 😁

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Love swtorista. Yeah the communities are very different. I have found the LOTRO one more friendly to an extent in comparison to SWTOR personally. I love the fact you brought up LOTRO is more kindship based and SWTOR is group up when convenient. I definitely understand that. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ethrianor]

@@aubreytheweirdone Discovered Swanfleet start recently, found it a pleasant challenge with the spread of enemy levels around the place. Keeping me interested.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@Ethrianor Yes, I still have yet to run around the before the shadow places still. Thanks for this insight. I haven’t yet heard this.

[@Rearnold1987]

How much of Lotro can I enjoy and play Solo? How Solo friendly is Lotro? I am very intrigued to play as a Bear!! I'm a long time SWTOR player ever since the Beta.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

SWTOR is a little bit more solo friendly than LOTRO, but I have soloed LOTRO for majority of the game's life of 16 years. People find LOTRO more boring soloing in comparison to SWTOR cause SWTOR has all the cool cutscenes and choices with your story, while LOTRO is more reading and lore minded solo story gameplay. If you enjoy the lore, gameplay, and story quests you won't have a problem soloing in LOTRO as the combat is hardly difficult like it used to be any way.

[@Rearnold1987]

@@aubreytheweirdone Awesome thank you for the Quick reply! I Main a Bear Druid on World of Warcraft. Looking forward to playing as one in LOTRO now.

[@monicastevens4947]

For me specifically no matter what game I start to play I always end up returning back to SWTOR.

[@MarioWarKing]

As far as SWTOR: Too bad their work staff has been decreased. Working in IT SERVICES, when support staff is reduced, service sucks because you cannot meet the expectations. Same in this game. So the people to blame is Management who make the decisions. If you like grindy games, go play Black Desert. Everything takes effort, RNG and long processes to progress.

[@andreigoncalves4698]

I play both, usually switching between one and the other. I can't like most modern mmo's.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

I'm with you!

[@Raspotnik]

I like both games. But Ive given swtor more time then lotro. I was late in the game with lotro tho.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

That's fair. I honestly feel like I have the exact opposite as you. Late to the game on SWTOR, gave LOTRO more time than the other so I may be a bit biased lol.

[@skysoldier29]

A like your opinion on most of it. However, the Sith expansion is amazing. If you haven’t given it a try in a while, do it! Also, I think you are the first person that’s used good graphics as a con lol. Edit: Autocorrect strikes again. Lol.

[@keats27]

Which is more complete for F2P?

[@aubreytheweirdone]

In my opinion, LOTRO. SWTOR makes you level fast and I cannot get access to some of the more recent stuff. Not only that there’s so many restrictions to some pretty important stuff. Like crafting-I can only have two crafting classes instead of 3. Hurts my potential of earning. LOTRO’s got some of those things too, but nothing like SWTOR in my opinion.

[@TheRiderPath]

I love both games. I have invested in thoses games a lot of hours, but i think that need more dificult for solo player. I don't speaking more dungeons or something. I say they need more hard content to be able to enjoy it along

[@heatheromeara5115]

LOTRO recently added the ability to set the landscape difficulty to be a little or a lot more challenging.

[@TheRiderPath]

​@@heatheromeara5115 Yeah I know, but i don't want to begin again with a new class haha i did it to much times! I need find new content for me!

[@RippednBuff]

The problem With lotro is you will be playing. Single player mmo for the most part until max lvl. Good luck finding people to do leveling instances with. Swtor you can pvp and flashpoint to atleast feel like you are in an mmo.

[@mattcyr2109]

Love both of these.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Great MMOs!

[@TechKnowCat]

I love them both! I could never choose.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

It is a tough choice! They are both good in their own ways.

[@RayRay-jg7pw]

whats your thoughts on runescape?

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Never played it so I can’t comment :)

[@danabell2709]

I can't speak for LOTRO sustains it in 2023. I do know Massively OP reported back in 2020 that LOTRO had gobs of subs. A company called EG7 bought Daybreak then and made a big presentation on the state of various games in DBG's portfolio. I'd post a link to the article but KZbin doesn't like them I think. I can definitely understand the LOTRO sub thing. When I came back for the 15th anniversary, I caught the LOTRO bug again and tried a sub. The city services are insanely good imo. After I let it lapse once, I missed the services dearly. Now I always make sure my sub is paid up :)

[@aubreytheweirdone]

I would love to read the article. Would you mind posting it in our discord server? LOTRO does have fantastic city services. I am glad you are enjoying your LOTRO sub :)

[@danabell2709]

@@aubreytheweirdone I'm not a big Discord user but I popped in and posted the article link in your LOTRO channel as requested. It's a fascinating read :)

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@danabell2709 Thank you! No I definitely understand about Discord. Don't feel pressured to stay in the server either, I just was super curious and wanted to read the article. Thank you for posting the link :)

[@tiberious1990]

What server should i start on in lotro iyo?

[@aubreytheweirdone]

I have a video about this on my channel for you!

[@tiberious1990]

@@aubreytheweirdone I started in arkenatone oof lol ill go check that out.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@tiberious1990 That’s a decent pick. It has the most lag, but it’s best for group content

[@tiberious1990]

@aubreytheweirdone you can transfer for free right? What server are you guys on?

[@NightstalkerX5]

Both worth your time

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Agreed!!

[@hidderri]

I have a problem with the mobile code in SWTOR, I don't have an older mobile anymore, and I don't know how to solve it :D

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Oh wow. Yeah I’m unsure. I don’t know if you checked the forums for it.

[@hidderri]

@@aubreytheweirdone only KZbin and on all websites, but probably not directly on the forum

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@hidderri yeah maybe somethings there or reach out to SWTOR tech support ( which I’m assuming they have- I have no clue honestly)

[@hidderri]

@@aubreytheweirdone I will try it, thanks for the feedback

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@hidderri I try.. let me know if you got it sorted :)

[@ripdoxyyy]

great video thank you

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words!

[@TravisLee33]

You failed to mention mithril coins.

[@heatheromeara5115]

insert "Why not both?" meme here

[@Funky_Ghost]

As a beta tester and lifetime membership owner of both games I agree with most of what you say. The finer points: SWTOR may not have the immense zones but they use what they have well by putting in things that reward exploration and trying "silly"" things like, you know, jumping on a certain balloon, riding it to a certain place, making a difficult jump to get a cool item. That sense of accomplishment was outstanding! As for the number of classes, SWOTOR has far more. The Dark Side ( I know, I know ) have classes that play very differently than the light side. Finally.... Spaceships. C'mon!!! - Take care!

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Good point about spaceships… also that balloon ride for one hour (crazy sense of accomplishment and rage when I miss it and have to wait another hour). I think you make great points here! Thanks for sharing!

[@GoranStosic85]

Incorrect. SWOTR Dark side classes are exact mirrors of their light side counterparts, so SWOTR has 8 classes, while LOTR has 10-11.

[@Funky_Ghost]

@@GoranStosic85 Imperial Agent plays nothing like a Smuggler. Each "mirror" plays very differently. Why? Because they ARE different. I mained "sic" a Trooper (Commando) from beta --> launch and on to max level. There is no other class that plays remotely like it. The best part of the game is the diversity of the classes and the differing experiences they bring when you level them up. It's not like other MMO's where a common "newbie" zone is shared. The stories and expectations are quite different too. Thanks for sharing . . . be well.

[@heron4147]

@@Funky_GhostI do get that playing Republic classes may feel different from the Empire classes, but they are quite literally the same mechanically. If you disagree, please make two new characters, let’s say Commando and Mercenary, level them until they leave for the Fleet and compare the effects of their abilities.

[@davidwilliams5407]

I know LOTRO sold (and may still sell) lifetime memberships, but when did SWTOR sell them?

[@anteprs7908]

simple put swtor is for causal and solo player while lotro isnt it for midcore and hardcore players.

[@mirage8753]

yeah, came back to lotro after 7 months and someone bought my house. so i have to buy new and deal with all the stuff inside it. its sad

[@EssinGM]

LOTRO

[@jimluebke3869]

"They don't match the lore exactly" More often than not, if there's a long stretch of text describing someplace in the LotR books, there is a place you can stand in-game that matches that description pretty much exactly.

[@Квазар-э7л]

Кто хочет играть на эттенских высотах, нужно играть на Евернайте, или Аркенстоуне. Насколько мне известно, там самые активные Эттены из всех серверов. И да, играть за варга или паука, довольно безумный страннный опыт)) весело.

[@PandoraWolveCrow]

in Swtor tu as le jeu de football Huttball ^^ mais version Star wars et tu en as d'autres activités c'est juste que tu n'es pas allé chercher

[@johnloyddelacruz6457]

Is swtor worth playing f2p?

[@anteprs7908]

for story yes

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Yes, for the story. But overall, it’ll probably be something that you complete quickly and not return back to. Atleast, that’s how it was for me.

[@tcr7436]

You can't compare the 2 really. Star Wars is totally different genre than Lord of the Rings. It's space vs fantasy medieval realm. U would be better comparing swtor vs star trek. LOTRO VS WoW should be compared.

[@ishhodcollins5220]

Both are 10+ years old. F2p moves

[@paltrax]

not coming after you for your opinion but i disagree on almost everrything 😊

[@redjacc7581]

also released 4 years apart.

[@redjacc7581]

they are very different, especially one being sc-fi and the other being fantasy so i find the comparison rather strange. Comparing 2 fantasy mmo's i get that.

[@SanityPotion776]

Setting/aesthetic imo really isn't that big of a differing factor as it really doesn't change much of the actual gameplay and systems within the MMORPG itself. Comparing the games in the context of them being MMORPGs is what really matters which is what is being talked about in this video.

[@utredmaethor769]

Swtor is like the american healthcare system...you must pay for everything ( EVEN WHEN YOU WANT TO PUT YOUR COSMETICS ). But the stories are cool with the choiced,...

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Interesting and accurate comparison 😅

[@monicastevens4947]

In SWTOR we have Feast of Prosperity and Night Life Events on Nar Shadaa. Life Day Event in winter. Swoop Bike Event that running now. And soon we will have new Spring Event to do. So we have fun things to do outside main quests/story. So eventually we will cover all four seasons sooner or later.

[@diamondgaming63]

As someone who has played swtor for 8 years, I can say that lotro is much better in my opinion. I guess it’s up to the preference, but after 7.0 expansion in swtor, game has become very bad. If you’re new, you should play it, but returning players will just get mad and quit. Too many game breaking bugs are present, enemies get invisible so you cannot kill them, desync in raids is terrible, some nightmare raid bosses don’t work properly because of it and many more. Problem is these bugs don’t get fixed. They just pile up, and the game gets like 1 update per year, max 2. I agree with you that leveling in lotro is better, swtor is way too fast and way too easy. You can press 2 buttons and kill anything, which never makes you learn your class properly, unless you start doing nim raids. The only worth swtor has now are the original class stories.

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Totally agree! Yeah after 7.0 I dislike all the updates 😂 I wanna a massive expansion which I feel like each update builds that up and makes it elude to it but I’ve been waiting wayyy too long for that to happen 😂 I’m glad you brought up the bugs too! That’s a point I should’ve made and a good thing to mention!

[@diamondgaming63]

@@aubreytheweirdone Yeah, sadly big updates are most likely not going to happen anymore. Game has practically been in the maintenance mode for a few years, and now, with the new studio taking over, it will be the same, since it's the studio used to keep old MMOs in the maintenance mode :D

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@diamondgaming63 I see… so RIP SWTOR right 😅

[@diamondgaming63]

@@aubreytheweirdone Yeah RIP :D

[@aubreytheweirdone]

@@diamondgaming63 🥹🥹🥹

[@monicastevens4947]

About level 80 in SWTOR. It's not the end. If you want to do end game content you need better gear. Better is purple 344. And it's not easy to get this one. You need to put lot off effort to get it. And even if you do you need augments to make it even better with correct stats for DD/HEALER/TANK and each class need specific purple gear.

[@davidc8527]

Only if you have no life, afraid to go outdoors and a stuffed animal is your BFF....

[@aubreytheweirdone]

Well I don't have stuffed animal as a BFF... 🤣