AchillesMele

WE DID IT! ⚔️ Book 2 is complete, and the saga reaches a new turning point tonight.

It is Day 44 of 365, and we are officially kicking off Book 3 in Lord of the Rings Online! Since it’s Friday, we’re starting just a little later than usual for a long-haul journey into the wilds.

I need the fellowship's advice before we set out...

Which of these "Classic" Middle-earth zones has the best music? 🎵

Drop your vote and help us set the mood! I’ll see you all at 9:30PM PST for the start of the new arc.

🔔 Set your reminder here: youtube.com/live/-PDfhxmVTOA?feature=share

#LOTRO #LordOfTheRings #MMORPG #365DayChallenge #Tolkien

2 days ago | [YT] | 0

AchillesMele

Book 2 is officially in the history books! 🛡️ Tonight at 9:30 PM PST, the saga continues as we begin Book 3. Are you ready for the next chapter?

Drop a 🏹 if you’ll be there for Day 44!

3 days ago | [YT] | 3

AchillesMele

WE ARE LIVE: Day 43 of 365 in Middle-earth! 🛡️

The journey through the Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) epic story continues right now. Whether you're a fan of Tolkien’s lore, an MMORPG veteran, or just looking for a cozy Open World RPG to relax with, come join the fellowship!

Tonight we are starting Book 2, Chapter 10. Can we survive the Lone Lands and stay on track for our 365-day streaming challenge?

🔴 WATCH HERE: youtube.com/live/8dEaYHBVMFQ?feature=share

Drop a "Hail!" in the chat and let me know where you're watching from! 🍻

#LOTRO #LordOfTheRings #MMORPG #MiddleEarth #Tolkien #Gaming #DailyStream #365DayChallenge #RPG

3 days ago | [YT] | 3

AchillesMele

Day 43 of 365 — The Road Leads to the Lone-lands! 🐎

We are officially moving into Book 2, Chapter 10 tonight! The journey is getting darker and the stakes are getting higher. We haven't missed a single day of this 365-day challenge, and I’m not stopping now.

I’ll be LIVE in 90 minutes (9:30 PM PST) to continue the saga. ⚔️

Quick Poll for the Fellowship: If you were stuck at the Forsaken Inn in the Lone-lands, what’s the first thing you’re ordering? 🍻

Cast your vote and help me decide our strategy for tonight!
👇 Set your reminder for the stream here:
youtube.com/live/8dEaYHBVMFQ?feature=share

#LOTRO #LordOfTheRings #MMORPG #365DayChallenge #MiddleEarth

3 days ago | [YT] | 0

AchillesMele

A Change in the Winds: Day 43 is LIVE!
I'm breaking camp at an unusual hour today, but the road to the Epic Story waits for no one! Officially kicking off Book 2, Chapter 1 right now.

I know it’s not the usual time, but if you're wandering Middle-earth early (or late!), come join the fellowship for some unexpected questing.

Catch the stream here:

:purple_circle: Twitch: twitch.tv/achillesmele

:red_circle: YouTube: youtube.com/live/JawFUvRR4XI?feature=share

Day 43 of 365 — The streak stays alive, no matter the hour!

PS. Will stream at the regular time tonight as well!

4 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

AchillesMele

Stepped into Middle Earth after work to sell some stuff before streaming later tonight and was greeted by this concert near the Prancing Pony.

Change of plans...MORE LOTRO tonight! Longer Stream tonight!

youtube.com/live/TTA8jMo_v3Y?feature=share

4 days ago | [YT] | 2

AchillesMele

On Day 40/365 - Met some new friends on stream via Twitch and Youtube.

Surandiir the Hunter found the brigands were under the command of someone named Sharkey?

Spent the day trying to piece together the mystery of Sharkey and convincing Bree to get help from the Rangers of the North.

Today on stream we will continue down this path and see if Surandiir can convince the powers that be, the need for aide.

youtube.com/live/THyk7TKmneI?feature=share
and
twitch.tv/achillesmele

Tomorrow Feb 11, 2026 we start with Shadow of Mordor! for Midweek Middle Earth!

5 days ago | [YT] | 3

AchillesMele

37 DAYS DOWN. 10% COMPLETED. 🛡️



We just hit a massive milestone in the 365-day journey. We are officially 10% of the way through 2026.



This week has been a rollercoaster for the MMO community. Talking about the Ashes of Creation shutdown and the closure of Intrepid Studios on stream was heavy and is a reminder that while worlds like Verra might fade, the community we build here is what actually lasts.



Whether we're pushing PoE 2 endgame, grinding Dota 2 ranks, or taking a "Midweek Middle-earth" break in LOTRO (turning more into full week but you know), your support is the reason this streak is still alive.



The Stats so far:

⚔️ PoE 2: Hit level 97 on Bloodmage - then kept dying

🧙‍♂️ LOTRO: About to head to Bree on my new Hunter

📈 Streak: 37 Days / 365

☕ Caffeine Consumed: Unmeasurable.



Question for the Kinship:

What has been your favorite stream "arc" of the first 37 days?
1. The Ashes of Creation Coverage
2. LOTRO
3. Late-night Dota chaos?

Let me know below! 👇



#Achilles365 #PoE2 #LOTRO #Dota2 #AshesOfCreation #GamingCommunity

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

AchillesMele

Verra has fallen, but Middle-earth still stands. 🌳

By now, most of you have seen the news. After years of hype, Ashes of Creation is officially defunct. It’s a massive blow to the MMO community and honestly, I’m still processing that leaked 'Council of Embers' meeting. Seeing what could have been is heartbreaking. 💔

If you’re feeling "homeless" in the MMO world or just want a place to vent and relax, join me on my livestream tonight starting at 9:30 PST!

We’re heading back to Lord of the Rings Online. While other projects come and go, LOTRO is still here, still stable, and still legendary.

Tonight’s Plans:

🛠️ Testing the brand new UI Scaling in Update 46.1 (No more squinting!)

🏹 Playing some Hunter to see how the buffs are doing

🐔 Hobnanigans is LIVE! Might jump in on some of that action in chicken-league sports.

💬 The Ashes Post-Mortem: We’ll be chatting in real-time about the leaks and the studio shutdown.

Let’s turn a bad day for the genre into a great night in Middle Earth.

Watch here: youtube.com/live/qtDiNnUyavk?feature=share

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

AchillesMele

What is more important for the future of MMORPGS?

youtube.com/live/QO5ooz7V9ok?feature=share

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