Last Bastion of Hope Origins

Last Bastion of Hope’s origins on the Landroval server began with a group of older adult players that were disappointed in previous Kinships.

Last Bastion of Hope is not a role playing kinship, we're not against it we just don't do it. We're always on the lookout for new blood that are good listeners and are here to have fun and play well with others. Before joining it's important to know and understand our rules and expectations.

Last Bastion of Hope Rules

1. Always Respect Kin Members and Non-Kin Members

No form of abusing, accusing and/or threatening Kin members, or any other players on the server. This includes: flaming, publically correcting kin members, grandstanding, cliquish or elitists behavior, passive aggressive behavior. This gives the Kinship, and yourself, a bad rep. "We like to live by a motto attack the issue not the person"

If someone has been involved in an incident all members involved are requested to speak to an Officer. In this case all will be investigated and the appropriate actions can be taken. Remember to use the chain of command and do not gossip News travels fast… especially BAD news.

2. Begging for money, items or power leveling Will NOT be tolerated and results in immediate expulsion.
There is nothing more annoying in the game it seems than people asking for money or to be power leveled.
There are items available from doing fellowship quests and if you are in need of equipment ask a kin member maybe they can craft for you.

In some cases for high end gear it's reasonable to provide crafting materials for items to the kin member crafting items for your character.

3. Basic Chat Rules in LOTRO
Refrain from yelling or swearing - report inappropriate behavior to an Officer with screenshots as needed.

Sometimes we step on each other when we transmit in Ventrilo mistakenly. Common courtesy is to apologize to the person you stepped on and allow them to talk and then take your turn thereafter. This is to be practiced by Talamanthon and the Officer Corps and all members and recruits of the kinship.

4. Insubordination and Disrespect
This is not taken lightly, at Last Bastion of Hope we treat each other with mutual respect and are loyal to one another and expect the same treatment.

If you can’t or won’t play well with others this isn't the place for you. If you are bitter and/or dress down people publically or grandstand you need not apply. If you have issues with authority and don’t like the idea of helping others even if you have nothing to gain from it then this is not the place for you.

Forming cliques is forbidden this alienates fellow kin members and has ruined numerous kinships

5. We Do Not Sell to fellow Kinship members
If someone has a need and you have an item they can use we encourage that you “pay it forward” and help your peers. It’s important to note if an individual is asking for items all the time this is unacceptable behavior and an Officer should be notified immediately.

6. Identify Main and Alt characters
All members are required to update their "Player Note Section" If it's your main character, if it's an alt you must state who your main character is. Ask an Officer for help if needed.

7. Discrimination and Offensive Behavior
Discussions that may discriminate or cause offense on the grounds of nationality, disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief will not be tolerated.

Anything that you say that may cause may lead to you being removed from the Kinship and possibly face a permanent ban not only from the Kinship but also the Game. Please be careful what you write!

8. Communication
All Kin Members are required to have microphones and headsets or speakers these are essential tools for ingame communication.

9. Activity Requirement
We are looking for active players that can play at least once every THREE days for at least 2 hours during those days. This is a total of 4 hours a week minimum activity level.

10. Crafting
In the past a lot of time, effort, and expense were spent on crafting. We made armor, weapons or food for recruits/new members, who for whatever reason are no longer with the kinship. This was wasteful and costly for our crafters.

If a recruit or member wants something crafted they are to provide the materials, consumables and critical components. This will prevent us from developing spoiled players and will also prevent our crafters from losing money and resources.

Our philosophy here again is "pay it forward". The level 30's help the level 20's and the level 20's help the level 10's and so on by crafting for them.

11. Kinship Event Attendance
Do NOT attend an Instance if you are not sure you can finish the run.

This is very important when you consider other kin members took time out of their lives to attend these type events.

12. Raid Readiness

Once you are level 48+ get ready to run some high level instances. Make sure you have the proper gear and weapon(s), virtues, traits and deeds. Check the forums Tips and Strategy Section for more detail.

13. Finish what you start
When organizing an Event or Raid that you have decided to start, please be sure to also finish it. Last Bastion of Hope uses Calendar in the website for the organization of all group based events - ensure you check it and the forums daily. If you need help organize your event by utilizing the forums and calendar to coordinate effectively.

14. Recruit Status
Recruits have a 2 week probation period where we can evaluate if they are a good fit for the kin and vice versa before they become approved fully fledged members.

Last Bastion Of Hope Expectations

What we as a Kinship expect from you as a member:

• Fun and cheerful company in general questing as well as raids.
• Good ambassadors for the Last Bastion of Hope by behaving appropriately in the game – this is especially important when playing with non-Kin members
• Keep updated about what’s going on in the Kinship by visiting the Last Bastion of Hope forums regularly
• Help out where you can and you will find that others will be willing to help YOU out; this will make questing as well as raids become much more fun for you and the others
• Respect others by showing up to events you have signed up for on time, or notify the Event Coordinator in good time that you are not going to make it
• LOTRO is a game and that the main reason for playing it is to have a good time and get some relaxation. Don’t take failures in quests or instances too hard. It takes time to learn how to beat those bosses sometimes. The most important thing is to have fun and be in good company of others.

What an active member of Last Bastion of Hope can expect from the Kinship.

• Support from your Officers, Kin Leader and other fellow members of the Kinship
• Mature Adults enjoying a form of entertainment with fellow Mature Adults
• Fun and cheerful company in general questing as well as raids
• Pre-set raid nights so you know when to show up for raids, books, etc.