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|title = LOTR Survival
 
|title = LOTR Survival
 
|Image = Icon.png
 
|Image = Icon.png
|ip = lotr.mine.bz
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|ip = lotrmc.net
|mod version = 35.4
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|mod version = Latest
 
|forge version = Recommended
 
|forge version = Recommended
 
|open to = All
 
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|owner = RobRem58
 
|owner = RobRem58
 
|other mods = Nothing else you need to install
 
|other mods = Nothing else you need to install
|opened on = July 2017}}LOTR Survival is one of the more casual LOTR Mod servers, complimenting the power of the LOTR Mod with custom commands and features, coded to fit the server perfectly.
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|opened on = July 2017|imagecaption=}}LOTR Survival is one of the most popular and more casual LOTR Mod servers, complimenting the power of the LOTR Mod with custom commands and features, made to fit the server perfectly.
   
When you join, you can do whatever you want - be it exploring, fighting NPCs, building bases, fighting players, roleplay - and much more! Our flagship mechanic is our territory conquest (integrated with factions, sieges, battles and wars). We also have a plethora of other custom features, talked about in more detail below.
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When you join, you can do whatever you want - be it exploring, fighting NPCs, building bases, fighting players, roleplay - and much more! Our flagship mechanic is territory conquest (integrated with factions, sieges, battles and wars). We also have a plethora of other custom features, talked about in some more detail below.
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To get a brief impression of the server please check out the server trailer directly below!
   
 
'''Join our Discord server:''' https://discord.gg/JuaGD5m
 
'''Join our Discord server:''' https://discord.gg/JuaGD5m
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'''Official server trailer: '''https://youtu.be/66As1ul31mQ
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[[File:LOTR Survival LOTR Mod Minecraft Server Official Trailer|none|thumb|350x350px]]
   
 
== Conquest ==
 
== Conquest ==
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* Conquest is one of LOTR Survival's most highly-developed systems, and is a complex combination of smaller things such as factions, territories, sieges and more.
* We have split Middle-earth into various predefined territories - you can see a complete list by using ''/t list'' on the server.
 
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* Some players decide to do nothing but conquest, while others prefer to completely abstain from partaking in it. The way it is designed means that both playstyles are perfectly fine. Most players are involved in conquest in one form or another.
* Each territory gives out weekly resources, which include coins, ores, building blocks and more! You can see the resources a territory gives by using ''/t info <territory> ''on the server.
 
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* If you like PvP, diplomacy or tactics (tactics within PvP conflicts or tactics on strategically deciding which territories to attack), you will likely enjoy conquest.
* To be in receipt of these resources, you must own the territory. All details about claiming territory can be found by using ''/apply ''on the server.
 
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* Being prominent on the conquest scene is often a good way of becoming a well-renowned player on the server. You can almost guarantee getting into our lore directory and the hall of fame if you conquer enough land. (Lore directory: https://sites.google.com/view/lotr-survival-lore/history).
* Weekly resources will 'refresh' every Friday at 16:00 UTC.
 
 
* '''Conquest Information: '''https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-conquest
* Different territories offer different resources, and some will be more contested than others. Sieges and wars can be used to claim territories from other players - all detail is on the Google form linked above.
 
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* The website above will explain everything technical about the conquest system, but some things can only be learned through experience, both from asking other players and going through them yourself.
* You can see territory structures and which territories are owned by which factions at https://lotr.mine.bz/map. The map displays territory information such as resources if you click on a structure or a region!
 
   
 
== Factions ==
 
== Factions ==
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* Editing a custom sign message in a lobby display.[[File:2019-07-11 17.34.11.png|thumb|350x350px|The faction lobby display of the Dúnedain, with the faction join sign and faction leader message in view|none]]
 
* Editing a custom sign message in a lobby display.[[File:2019-07-11 17.34.11.png|thumb|350x350px|The faction lobby display of the Dúnedain, with the faction join sign and faction leader message in view|none]]
   
* Editing a faction MOTD, broadcast to a faction member when they log in.
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* Editing a faction MOTD, broadcast to all faction members when they log on.
 
* Setting and teleporting to a faction home.
 
* Setting and teleporting to a faction home.
 
* Customising your and your members' titles.
 
* Customising your and your members' titles.
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* Forging alliances and coalitions with other factions.
 
Our factions system is controlled using the command ''/faction''.
 
Our factions system is controlled using the command ''/faction''.
 
[[File:Faction command.png|none|thumb|350x350px|Faction command help page]]
 
[[File:Faction command.png|none|thumb|350x350px|Faction command help page]]
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== Sieges ==
 
== Sieges ==
Sieges are a regulated and scheduled conflict which take place at a siegeable structure. They can be as part of a territory overtake, for fun (recreational), or for a good reason.
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Sieges are a formal scheduled conflict which take place at a siegeable structure. They can be as part of a territory overtake, for fun (recreational), or for a good reason.
   
Attackers are given siege machines to help them with the assault - we have custom-coded battering rams, siege bombs, siege earth and siege ladders on the server.
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Attackers are given siege machines to help them with the assault - we have battering rams, siege bombs and more siege tools.
 
[[File:Battering rams.png|none|thumb|350x350px|Description of how battering rams work, available at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges]]
 
[[File:Battering rams.png|none|thumb|350x350px|Description of how battering rams work, available at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges]]
All detail surrounding how sieges work is available at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges
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All detail of how sieges work is available at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges
[[File:19|none|thumb|350x350px|Raw footage of a siege from August 2019]]
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[[File:LOTR Survival-0|none|thumb|350x350px|Moderator viewpoint of a recreational siege which took place on the LOTR Survival server on 06/07/20.]]
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== Battles and wars ==
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== Battles and Wars ==
Battles are similar to sieges, but very different - they are a regulated and scheduled conflict, but the playstyle is very different.
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Battles are similar to sieges in one way, but also very different in another - they are a regulated and scheduled conflict, but the playstyle is very different.
   
 
'''Battle information can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-battles'''
 
'''Battle information can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-battles'''
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'''War information: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-wars'''
 
'''War information: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-wars'''
   
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== Raiding ==
== Kit PvP sieges (''/pvp'') ==
 
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Raids are a way to steal weekly territory resources from certain territories. They are formal but not scheduled in advance, and hence you can be raided with complete surprise!
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'''Raid information: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-raids'''
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[[File:Raiding Trailer-Raiding Trailer|none|thumb|350x350px]]
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== Kit PvP Conflicts (''/pvp'') ==
 
We have a kit PvP siege system on the server, commonly known as ''/pvp''. You can use that command to access it.
 
We have a kit PvP siege system on the server, commonly known as ''/pvp''. You can use that command to access it.
   
The beauty of this is that you can play a siege, but with no strings attached - you don't need to worry about gear or forfeitures as you may need to in normal sieges.There are a variety of cool maps offering different classes (kits), sizes and features!
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The beauty of this is that you can play a siege or battle, but with no strings attached - you don't need to worry about gear or forfeitures as you may need to in normal sieges.There are a variety of cool maps offering different classes (kits), sizes and features!
   
 
Featured footage from ''/pvp'':
 
Featured footage from ''/pvp'':
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[[File:Friday Events- Spiritual Island|none|thumb|350x350px]]
 
[[File:Raw Footage LOTR Survival PVP Event Hill Castle|thumb|350x350px|none]]
 
[[File:Raw Footage LOTR Survival PVP Event Hill Castle|thumb|350x350px|none]]
[[File:LOTR Survival|none|thumb|350x350px]]
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[[File:LOTR Mod Minecraft Server Siege - Fall of Gondolin|none|thumb|350x350px]]
   
== Creative plotworld ==
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== Creative Plotworld ==
 
We have a creative plotworld (commonly called build) which anyone can use!
 
We have a creative plotworld (commonly called build) which anyone can use!
   
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* Use ''/buildtimevote''''' '''or ''/btv'' while in the plotworld to initiate a vote to change the time between night and day. This can be helpful for testing lighting.
 
* Use ''/buildtimevote''''' '''or ''/btv'' while in the plotworld to initiate a vote to change the time between night and day. This can be helpful for testing lighting.
 
* Read our build rules carefully when you join build.
 
* Read our build rules carefully when you join build.
* You can view our Dynmap for the plotworld here: https://lotr.mine.bz/build
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* You can view our Dynmap for the plotworld here: https://lotrmc.net/build
   
 
== Events ==
 
== Events ==
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[[File:Last Man Standing (LMS) event|none|thumb|350x350px|Footage from an LMS event which we had. LMS can be re-played at any time, as it is one of the coded events. We also have launch events for new maps, with prizes.]]
 
[[File:Last Man Standing (LMS) event|none|thumb|350x350px|Footage from an LMS event which we had. LMS can be re-played at any time, as it is one of the coded events. We also have launch events for new maps, with prizes.]]
   
== War machinery ==
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== War Machinery ==
We have three different standalone machines of war, i.e. they aren't restricted to official sieges but can be used in normal survival as well. All three of them can be bought for in-game coins in our lobby shop.
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We have three different war machines which aren't restricted to official conflicts (they can be used in normal survival as well). All three of them can be bought for in-game coins in our lobby shop.
   
 
==== Catapults ====
 
==== Catapults ====
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* A full description of how ballistas work:[[File:Ballistas.png|none|thumb|350x350px]]
 
* A full description of how ballistas work:[[File:Ballistas.png|none|thumb|350x350px]]
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==== Oil Cauldrons ====
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* You cast boiling oil over your walls on unsuspecting attackers:[[File:Oil Cauldron Siege Machine Trailer- LOTR Survival LOTR Mod Minecraft Server|none|thumb|350x350px]]
   
 
== Lore ==
 
== Lore ==
 
Since our server has been running for so long, we have an incredibly rich history with a variety of notable players, factions, wars, and more.
 
Since our server has been running for so long, we have an incredibly rich history with a variety of notable players, factions, wars, and more.
   
We have a constantly evolving lore directory, which several contributors try to update with the most accurate, detailed and unbiased information possible. You can find the directory at https://sites.google.com/view/lotr-survival-lore/history - please note that it is still a work in progress!
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We have a constantly evolving lore directory, which several contributors try to update with the most accurate, detailed and unbiased information possible. You can find the directory at https://sites.google.com/view/lotr-survival-lore/history - please note that it is always a work in progress as more and more events happen on the server!
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== Daily Rewards and Challenges ==
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You can earn up to 17.6k coins every single week from completing daily challenges!
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* Every day at midnight British time, three new daily challenges will be randomly selected and given to everyone.
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* You can use '''''/challenges''''' to see today's challenges.
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* One challenge is classed as Easy, one as Moderate and one as Hard.
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* Completing a particular difficulty will give you various instant coin rewards:
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** Easy: '''100c'''.
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** Moderate: '''250c'''.
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** Hard: '''500c'''.
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* However - you will make the most money through bonuses!
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* Completing all three challenges in a day will reward you with a 1k coin bonus.
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* There is also a larger weekly bonus available:
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** A challenge week starts every Friday (British time), and ends on the Thursday after (British time).
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** Use '''''/challenges progress '''''to view your progress.
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** Succeeding in this will give you a 5k bonus, resulting in the maximum weekly rewards of 17.6k coins!
   
 
== Features ==
 
== Features ==
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* Anyone can initiate a time or weather vote by using ''/timevote'' or ''/weathervote''
 
* Anyone can initiate a time or weather vote by using ''/timevote'' or ''/weathervote''
 
* This lets everyone online vote for their preference of the time or weather.
 
* This lets everyone online vote for their preference of the time or weather.
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*Weather voting simply needs a majority to pass, but time voting needs a unanimous agreement to pass. This means that time votes rarely pass, but can if everyone agrees. It also means that you can simply vote no and the vote will immediately fail.
   
 
==== Chairs ====
 
==== Chairs ====
 
* You can sit on any stair block if it has at least 2 blocks of free space above it - very helpful for RP situations!
 
* You can sit on any stair block if it has at least 2 blocks of free space above it - very helpful for RP situations!
 
==== Combat tagging system ====
 
* If you go into combat with other players, you can't run any teleportation commands until you are out of combat.
 
   
 
==== Hired unit counting command ====
 
==== Hired unit counting command ====
* You can count your hired units with ease on LOTR Survival by using ''/unitcount count''
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* You can count your hired units with ease on LOTR Survival by using ''/unitcount''
 
* You must specify a radius to count in - ''/unitcount count <radius>''
 
* You must specify a radius to count in - ''/unitcount count <radius>''
* If you need to, you can even choose to count your units which are in a specific squadron! (''/unitcount count/ <radius> <squadron>'')
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* If you need to, you can even choose to count your units which are in a specific company! (''/unitcount count <radius> <company>'')
   
 
==== Survival arena ====
 
==== Survival arena ====
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* Keep in mind that there is a cooldown on setting the home - you can only set your home once every 24 hours.
 
* Keep in mind that there is a cooldown on setting the home - you can only set your home once every 24 hours.
 
* Like LOTR Mod waypoints, using ''/home'' will teleport your hired units and mount, if you are riding one.
 
* Like LOTR Mod waypoints, using ''/home'' will teleport your hired units and mount, if you are riding one.
 
==== Ignoring system ====
 
* You can ignore players using ''/ignore'', and unignore players using ''/unignore''.
 
* Additionally, you may view any players you have ignored using ''/ignorelist''
 
* Ignoring a player will mean you receive no chat messages from them.
 
   
 
==== Custom crafting recipes ====
 
==== Custom crafting recipes ====
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* However, when we hit 20 players, the server allows more players to join.
 
* However, when we hit 20 players, the server allows more players to join.
 
* Our 'hard' player limit is 60.
 
* Our 'hard' player limit is 60.
* Our current server record for players online is 50 players, and it was achieved during an official battle on 17/01/20.
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* Our current server record for players online is 84 players, and it was achieved during an official battle on 17 Jan 2021.
 
==== AFK system ====
 
* You can set yourself as AFK by using ''/afk'' - keep in mind that you have to be perfectly still, and not move your mouse at all.
 
* When set as AFK, you are teleported to a lobby AFK chamber. Your name is also shown as italic grey in tablist. To leave AFK, simply move or chat and you will be teleported back to your previous location.
 
   
 
==== PvP immunity for new players ====
 
==== PvP immunity for new players ====
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* There are stats leaderboards for each category. View them using ''/topstats'' for monthly stats, or ''/toplifestats ''for lifetime stats.
 
* There are stats leaderboards for each category. View them using ''/topstats'' for monthly stats, or ''/toplifestats ''for lifetime stats.
 
* We have a hall of fame in the lobby which displays the top players for each monthly and lifetime stat.
 
* We have a hall of fame in the lobby which displays the top players for each monthly and lifetime stat.
* You can also view our stats on our web-based leaderboard: https://lotr.mine.bz/stats[[File:Hall of fame.png|none|thumb|350x350px|The lower floor of our hall of fame. The lifetime hall of fame can be found on the upper floor, using the stairs at the back of the monthly hall of fame.]]
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* You can also view our stats on our web-based leaderboard: https://lotrmc.net/stats[[File:Hall of fame.png|none|thumb|350x350px|The lower floor of our hall of fame. The lifetime hall of fame can be found on the upper floor, using the stairs at the back of the monthly hall of fame.]]
==== Player kills counter on weapons ====
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==== Player and Boss Kills counter on weapons ====
* The number of players you have killed with an item is stored in that item's lore.
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* The number of players and bosses (Balrogs, Hill-troll Chieftains and Mallorn Ents) you have killed with an item is stored in that item's lore.
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*This is commonly used to value weapons.
   
 
==== Team chats ====
 
==== Team chats ====
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* If someone is irritating you by spamming you with TPA requests, you can use ''/tpa mute <name>''.
 
* If someone is irritating you by spamming you with TPA requests, you can use ''/tpa mute <name>''.
 
* TPA on LOTR Survival is better than other common TPA plugins or mods; it teleports your hired units with you, and also your mount if you are riding one. You are even told how many hired units teleported with you!
 
* TPA on LOTR Survival is better than other common TPA plugins or mods; it teleports your hired units with you, and also your mount if you are riding one. You are even told how many hired units teleported with you!
 
== Staff team ==
 
{| class="article-table"
 
|[[File:RobRem58 Head-0.png|left|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''RobRem58'''
 
|Owner
 
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|[[File:WhiteDireWolf Head-0.png|left|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''WhiteDireWolf'''
 
|Mod
 
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|[[File:Plannercat Head.png|left|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''Plannercat'''
 
|Mod
 
|-
 
|[[File:Zhawn yt.png|left|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''Zhawn_YT'''
 
|Mod
 
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|[[File:Tommywombo.png|left|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''TommyWombo'''
 
|Mod
 
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|[[File:Reddragon1971-0.png|left|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''RedDragon1971'''
 
|Helper
 
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|[[File:Discreethonza.png|left|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''DiscreetHonza'''
 
|Helper
 
|-
 
|[[File:Chromaarchitect.png|none|thumb|64x64px]]
 
|'''ChromaArchitect'''
 
|Helper
 
|}
 
   
 
== Useful links ==
 
== Useful links ==
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* '''Official Technic modpack''': https://www.technicpack.net/modpack/lotr-survival-official-modpack.1062456
 
* '''Official Technic modpack''': https://www.technicpack.net/modpack/lotr-survival-official-modpack.1062456
 
* '''Rules''': https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-rules
 
* '''Rules''': https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-rules
* Player reporting: https://forms.gle/PHqY4sCQByAa8hVn7
 
 
* '''Discord invite''': https://discord.gg/JuaGD5m
 
* '''Discord invite''': https://discord.gg/JuaGD5m
 
* '''Conquest''': https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-conquest
* Faction leadership application: https://goo.gl/forms/RPJ2vdULhWEvfnyu2
 
* Territory application: https://goo.gl/forms/QPuFqIJtPT0d79gC3
 
* Custom faction creation application: https://forms.gle/ZQD4BKmiVozWg86g7
 
* Forums: https://lotrsurvival.enjin.com/forums
 
* Lore directory: https://sites.google.com/view/lotr-survival-lore/history
 
 
* Sieges: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges
 
* Sieges: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges
 
* Battles: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-battles
 
* Battles: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-battles
 
* Wars: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-wars
 
* Wars: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-wars
* Conquest map: https://lotr.mine.bz/map/
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* Conquest map: https://lotrmc.net/map
 
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyzxoJFVXKGoikJ1QqeU2A
 
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmyzxoJFVXKGoikJ1QqeU2A
* Stats leaderboard: https://lotr.mine.bz/stats
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* Stats leaderboard: https://lotrmc.net/stats
* Build Dynmap: https://lotr.mine.bz/build
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* Build Dynmap: https://lotrmc.net/build
* Crafting recipes: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-craftingrecipes
 
* Lore items: https://goo.gl/vQs5KL
 
 
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Revision as of 18:20, 28 February 2021

LOTR Survival is one of the most popular and more casual LOTR Mod servers, complimenting the power of the LOTR Mod with custom commands and features, made to fit the server perfectly.

When you join, you can do whatever you want - be it exploring, fighting NPCs, building bases, fighting players, roleplay - and much more! Our flagship mechanic is territory conquest (integrated with factions, sieges, battles and wars). We also have a plethora of other custom features, talked about in some more detail below.

To get a brief impression of the server please check out the server trailer directly below!

Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/JuaGD5m

Official server trailer: https://youtu.be/66As1ul31mQ

LOTR_Survival_LOTR_Mod_Minecraft_Server_Official_Trailer

LOTR Survival LOTR Mod Minecraft Server Official Trailer

Conquest

  • Conquest is one of LOTR Survival's most highly-developed systems, and is a complex combination of smaller things such as factions, territories, sieges and more.
  • Some players decide to do nothing but conquest, while others prefer to completely abstain from partaking in it. The way it is designed means that both playstyles are perfectly fine. Most players are involved in conquest in one form or another.
  • If you like PvP, diplomacy or tactics (tactics within PvP conflicts or tactics on strategically deciding which territories to attack), you will likely enjoy conquest.
  • Being prominent on the conquest scene is often a good way of becoming a well-renowned player on the server. You can almost guarantee getting into our lore directory and the hall of fame if you conquer enough land. (Lore directory: https://sites.google.com/view/lotr-survival-lore/history).
  • Conquest Information: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-conquest
  • The website above will explain everything technical about the conquest system, but some things can only be learned through experience, both from asking other players and going through them yourself.

Factions

Anyone can join a faction without any requirements by using our faction lobby displays, which can be accessed in the lobby. (Alternatively you can use /f join). On joining you are given the default faction rank. You can get to your faction's area by using /f home.

2019-07-11 17.23

The good faction wing in our lobby

Factions have a variety of features:

  • Editing a custom sign message in a lobby display.
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    The faction lobby display of the Dúnedain, with the faction join sign and faction leader message in view

  • Editing a faction MOTD, broadcast to all faction members when they log on.
  • Setting and teleporting to a faction home.
  • Customising your and your members' titles.
  • Forging alliances and coalitions with other factions.

Our factions system is controlled using the command /faction.

Faction command

Faction command help page

To apply for faction leadership, use /apply on the server.

We also have the option for players to create custom factions!

All detail on creating custom factions can be found at https://forms.gle/ZQD4BKmiVozWg86g7

Sieges

Sieges are a formal scheduled conflict which take place at a siegeable structure. They can be as part of a territory overtake, for fun (recreational), or for a good reason.

Attackers are given siege machines to help them with the assault - we have battering rams, siege bombs and more siege tools.

Battering rams

Description of how battering rams work, available at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges

All detail of how sieges work is available at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-sieges

LOTR_Survival-0

LOTR Survival-0

Moderator viewpoint of a recreational siege which took place on the LOTR Survival server on 06/07/20.

Battles and Wars

Battles are similar to sieges in one way, but also very different in another - they are a regulated and scheduled conflict, but the playstyle is very different.

Battle information can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-battles

Wars are large-scale conflicts which utilise both battles and sieges. They can be used in mass territory overtakes.

War information: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-wars

Raiding

Raids are a way to steal weekly territory resources from certain territories. They are formal but not scheduled in advance, and hence you can be raided with complete surprise!

Raid information: https://sites.google.com/view/lotrsurvival-raids

Raiding_Trailer-Raiding_Trailer

Raiding Trailer-Raiding Trailer

Kit PvP Conflicts (/pvp)

We have a kit PvP siege system on the server, commonly known as /pvp. You can use that command to access it.

The beauty of this is that you can play a siege or battle, but with no strings attached - you don't need to worry about gear or forfeitures as you may need to in normal sieges.There are a variety of cool maps offering different classes (kits), sizes and features!

Featured footage from /pvp:

Friday_Events-_Spiritual_Island

Friday Events- Spiritual Island

Raw_Footage_LOTR_Survival_PVP_Event_Hill_Castle

Raw Footage LOTR Survival PVP Event Hill Castle

LOTR_Mod_Minecraft_Server_Siege_-_Fall_of_Gondolin

LOTR Mod Minecraft Server Siege - Fall of Gondolin

Creative Plotworld

We have a creative plotworld (commonly called build) which anyone can use!

Use /build to enter the plotworld from survival - you can use the same command to leave the plotworld at any time. To create and manage plots, run /plot help

2019-07-11 18.56

A view of our plotworld, with the plotworld lobby in the foreground.

Helpful hints:

  • Use /buildtimevote or /btv while in the plotworld to initiate a vote to change the time between night and day. This can be helpful for testing lighting.
  • Read our build rules carefully when you join build.
  • You can view our Dynmap for the plotworld here: https://lotrmc.net/build

Events

We have various types of events:

  • Spontaneous and unscheduled events which we initiate if there are enough players online.
  • Planned events which are announced in advance.
  • Seamlessly coded and integrated events, which are designed like minigames. These can be re-played at any time.
  • 'Manual' events which are coordinated by staff - these tend to be large one-off events.

You can win prizes and get rewards for coming to events, as well as having a lot of fun on a packed server!

Any scheduled events are announced in our Discord server - join using https://discord.gg/JuaGD5m

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Last Man Standing (LMS) event

Footage from an LMS event which we had. LMS can be re-played at any time, as it is one of the coded events. We also have launch events for new maps, with prizes.

War Machinery

We have three different war machines which aren't restricted to official conflicts (they can be used in normal survival as well). All three of them can be bought for in-game coins in our lobby shop.

Catapults

  • LOTR Survival has working catapults!
  • A full description of how catapults work is below:
    Catapults

Hwachas

  • The hwacha was a multiple rocket launcher used in 16th century Asia - it fired rocket-powered flaming arrows.
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  • We have our own version on the server - a full description is below:
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Ballistas

  • You can fire powerful ballistas on the server!
    Ballista
  • A full description of how ballistas work:
    Ballistas

Oil Cauldrons

  • You cast boiling oil over your walls on unsuspecting attackers:
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    Oil Cauldron Siege Machine Trailer- LOTR Survival LOTR Mod Minecraft Server

Lore

Since our server has been running for so long, we have an incredibly rich history with a variety of notable players, factions, wars, and more.

We have a constantly evolving lore directory, which several contributors try to update with the most accurate, detailed and unbiased information possible. You can find the directory at https://sites.google.com/view/lotr-survival-lore/history - please note that it is always a work in progress as more and more events happen on the server!

Daily Rewards and Challenges

You can earn up to 17.6k coins every single week from completing daily challenges!

  • Every day at midnight British time, three new daily challenges will be randomly selected and given to everyone.
  • You can use /challenges to see today's challenges.
  • One challenge is classed as Easy, one as Moderate and one as Hard.
  • Completing a particular difficulty will give you various instant coin rewards:
    • Easy: 100c.
    • Moderate: 250c.
    • Hard: 500c.
  • However - you will make the most money through bonuses!
  • Completing all three challenges in a day will reward you with a 1k coin bonus.
  • There is also a larger weekly bonus available:
    • A challenge week starts every Friday (British time), and ends on the Thursday after (British time).
    • Use /challenges progress to view your progress.
    • Succeeding in this will give you a 5k bonus, resulting in the maximum weekly rewards of 17.6k coins!

Features

Reset alignment and achievements

  • If you ever want to start afresh on the server, you can reset your alignment or your achievements hassle-free by using /alignmentreset or /achievementreset

Time and weather voting

  • Anyone can initiate a time or weather vote by using /timevote or /weathervote
  • This lets everyone online vote for their preference of the time or weather.
  • Weather voting simply needs a majority to pass, but time voting needs a unanimous agreement to pass. This means that time votes rarely pass, but can if everyone agrees. It also means that you can simply vote no and the vote will immediately fail.

Chairs

  • You can sit on any stair block if it has at least 2 blocks of free space above it - very helpful for RP situations!

Hired unit counting command

  • You can count your hired units with ease on LOTR Survival by using /unitcount
  • You must specify a radius to count in - /unitcount count <radius>
  • If you need to, you can even choose to count your units which are in a specific company! (/unitcount count <radius> <company>)

Survival arena

  • You can enter our survival arena by using /arena
  • This can be used for any purpose - from duelling another player to chaotic free-for-all fighting with other players.
  • There is also a PvP-free spectator zone.
    Survival arena

    Our survival arena.

Lobby arena

  • Do not get this confused with the survival arena!
  • The lobby arena is a much larger and more 'natural' arena - it can be found in the lobby.
  • This can also be used for any purpose, although 1v1s are usually held in the survival arena.
    Lobby arena

    Our lobby arena - the entrance from the lobby can be seen at the top of the screenshot.

Homes

  • You are able to set a home which has no cooldown - use /home
  • Keep in mind that there is a cooldown on setting the home - you can only set your home once every 24 hours.
  • Like LOTR Mod waypoints, using /home will teleport your hired units and mount, if you are riding one.

Custom crafting recipes

Lobby shop

  • We have a lobby shop where you can buy things with in-game coins.
  • It currently stocks trader, smith and captain spawn eggs, as well as jukeboxes, music discs and war machines.
    Lobby shop

    The lobby shop.

Dynamic player limit

  • The server's 'soft' player limit is set to 20, to make our tablist look neater.
  • However, when we hit 20 players, the server allows more players to join.
  • Our 'hard' player limit is 60.
  • Our current server record for players online is 84 players, and it was achieved during an official battle on 17 Jan 2021.

PvP immunity for new players

  • As a new player you receive 5 hours of PvP immunity (time played) - use it wisely!
  • If you wish to remove it early, you can use /removeimmunity

Tree chopping

  • We have our own server-side version of the popular Treecapitator mod:
    Tree chopping

Stats

  • You can view your lifetime stats using /lifestats.
  • We also have monthly stats which reset at the turn of every month - you can view these using /stats.
  • To check other players' stats, you can add their name after the /lifestats or /stats commands.
  • There are stats leaderboards for each category. View them using /topstats for monthly stats, or /toplifestats for lifetime stats.
  • We have a hall of fame in the lobby which displays the top players for each monthly and lifetime stat.
  • You can also view our stats on our web-based leaderboard: https://lotrmc.net/stats
    Hall of fame

    The lower floor of our hall of fame. The lifetime hall of fame can be found on the upper floor, using the stairs at the back of the monthly hall of fame.

Player and Boss Kills counter on weapons

  • The number of players and bosses (Balrogs, Hill-troll Chieftains and Mallorn Ents) you have killed with an item is stored in that item's lore.
  • This is commonly used to value weapons.

Team chats

  • You can create, join and manage team chats using /team help
  • These are an improvement on the LOTR Mod /fmsg system, as they don't require you to type /fmsg at the start of every message.
  • Instead you can just use /team to toggle team chat on or off, and /team select to select one of your teams to chat to.

TPA

  • You may /tpa to another player, and if they accept you are teleported to them.
  • If someone is irritating you by spamming you with TPA requests, you can use /tpa mute <name>.
  • TPA on LOTR Survival is better than other common TPA plugins or mods; it teleports your hired units with you, and also your mount if you are riding one. You are even told how many hired units teleported with you!

Useful links


Servers running the LotR Mod
Official Servers:

Official Server

Unofficial Servers:
A:

AncarCraft: The Fourth AgeAnthem of EruApocryphes d'ArdaArda le 4eme age

B-E:

Beginning: A New life in Middle EarthEnnorathEras of Arda

F-J:

Flames of WarImmortalisIsildur's Bane LOTR ServerIt's a hARDA world

L-R:

LOTR SurvivalLoTRCirclesPrimacraft

S-Z:

Steel Armies: The Last DaysThe 12 Rings ServerThe End to All ThingsThe Second Server That Wont Rule Anything (Plotworld) • The One RingThird age: Rise of WarVintage ArdaWar of the Ring