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Frequently Asked Questions

I'm new and confused. Where do I go and what do I do?

What name should I choose? Can I still change it afterwards?

Can I change my password or email address once I've joined?

What is the LotR plaza?

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I'm new and confused. Where do I go and what do I do?

First of all, you're in the right place! Reading through the information on this page will help you to understand a lot of the plaza, and hopefully help you enjoy yourself here. Also, be sure to read the Role-Playing FAQs for help with creating a character and other role-playing issues.

Another good place to check out is the Newbies and Introductions, where there are welcome forums, places where you can ask questions and make friends, and even recruitment threads for each kingdom, so you can recieve a bit of help choosing which icon you would like.

As well as this, most Region forums have their own Newbie help threads, normally found at the top of each forum called something like 'Visitors and Newbies'. These are great places to post to get help finding your way around a Region you have chosen to visit, and advice with threads and roleplaying.

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What Name should I choose? Can I still change it afterwards?

Try to think about something that goes accordingly with your race. Don't use a dwarf name if you intend to be an elf! That will work only if you have a very good story to back it up. When choosing a name, try to be original. Names like Arwen234, Legolaslover or Frodo67 are very common. It is not wrong to choose such a name, but you will find that as you progress on plaza, your name will be lacking something.

You can change your username whenever you like, by clicking on the Member Control Panel and then “Change Username”. Each time you change your username, the cost of changing it again goes up by 10 points. Therefore the first change is free, the second costs 10 points, the third costs 20, and so on.

You are advised not to use your own personal name for a username.

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Can I change my password or email address once I've joined?

You can change your password or email address through the Member Control Panel, at the top left of every forum page. Within this, click 'Edit Profile' and you will find options for your email address and password.

You should make sure your account always has a valid email account attached, as the Admins will use this email to contact you about account-related issues off-plaza. It is also important that you guard your plaza password, as sharing your account is against the plaza rules and may get you into trouble.

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What is the LotR plaza?

Its a website run by fans of Tolkien for fans of Tolkien. It contains a whole range of activities to get involved in, and you are sure to find something that you enjoy. Take a look at the break down below to find out more:

The forums:

~ Discussion Forums ~

The discussion forums are a great place for Tolkien Enthusiasts to discuss their passion with other like-minded people. There are a wide-range of areas and topics covered here on the plaza, so be sure to have a read through the descriptions below. Please also remember: everyone should be courteous and respectful to other members and Ad hominem (Latin for "at the person") arguments are not tolerated.

~ Out of Middle-earth Forums ~

Here you will find a few forums that don't fit within the world of discussion or role-play.

~ Roleplaying in Middle-earth ~

The Roleplaying in Middle-earth fora are a place for you to role-play within the world of Middle-earth. Set in the third age around 3014 (between the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings), it has a wide range of places to explore. All of the famous places are here, from the Shire to Mordor, and by developing your own character, you can step into the roleplay world and taste what it is like to live in Middle-earth.

The Roleplay in Middle-earth fora are divided into four Regions, each encompassing several Areas within that we know and love, such as Rivendell or Gondor.

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