THE RED MAID'S CURSE: LOTRO's Shocking $30M Launch History! 😱 Day 43/365

We wrap up Book 2 of the epic Lord of the Rings Online story by diving into the dark history of the Red Swamp, confronting Ivar the Blood-hand, and discussing the shocking lore of the Red Maid's curse! Plus, the community dropped some huge facts about the game's original launch cost and history as a "WoW Killer," which led to a candid chat about world-building and my own project recreating Middle-earth in Unreal Engine 5! Don't forget to join the 365-day journey live! I stream Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) every single day at 9:30 PM PST. *🔗 Join the daily live stream: 9:30 PM PST* *Stream Chapters & Highlights:* 0:00 - Welcome & Daily Stream Start 0:05:00 - Viewer Mentions Building Their Own Game Engine! 0:17:47 - Deep Dive: Ivar the Blood-hand and the Red Maid Lore 0:25:55 - Creator Reveals Unreal Engine LOTRO Map Project 0:29:50 - LOTRO's $30M Launch: MMO of the Year History 0:46:50 - The True Power of LOTRO's World: No HUD & Atmosphere 1:27:45 - EPIC BOSS FIGHT: Defeating Ivar the Blood-hand with Radagast 1:36:00 - Book 2 Complete & Level 30 Gear Upgrades 2:33:33 - Book 3 is Next! & Stream Conclusion 🕒 Live Stream Schedule (PST): 4 Days a Week: 9:30 PM PST 3 Days a Week: Late Night/Surprise Streams (Hit 🔔 to catch these!) 🔗 Stay Connected: 🟣 Twitch: twitch.tv/achillesmele 💬 Discord: discord.gg/7ZuV6U8C If you enjoy Open World MMOs, Fantasy RPGs, and the lore of The Lord of the Rings, make sure to Like and Subscribe to help me reach the 365-day goal! #LOTRO #MMORPG #GamingHistory #UnrealEngine5 #365daychallenge