'I started modding over 10 years ago, firstly for the old Star Wars Battlefront 2,' Maldaran told me. I asked Maldaran, who works in an architecture office, a few questions about their work and how long they spent on the project. The mod has certainly come a long way from its roots: Maldaran told me The Elders Scrolls V Middle Earth began as only three areas 'which were not much bigger than normal dungeons' - and the love and attention put into the mod really shows. The Shire, one of the newly-added locations, feels particularly well-crafted, and Maldaran describes this as their 'masterpiece'. The only survivors were me and one other guard, the very definition of a Pyrrhic victory.Īlthough I did encounter the occasional problem - such as floating foliage, the occasional place name that wouldn't disappear, and a few lurking snippets of German, the mod is seriously impressive and really captures the feeling of being in Middle-earth. Players can activate the battle in three separate stages using stones inside the grounds of the fortress. In one of my nerdiest moments ever, I re-enacted the Battle of Helm's Deep (role-playing Legolas) with the official Lord of the Rings soundtrack thundering away in the background. After stumbling through an orc-elf skirmish, I explored the arches of Rivendell, while Lothlorien's tree buildings have been beautifully recreated with twinkling lights.īut this mod isn't just about locations: there are interactive elements too. The elvish locations, meanwhile, were simply stunning. :: Doom Eternal secrets locations list - where to find every hidden item on every level Here's a demon-stration.

Guess I still did better than Gandalf, though. I did not learn my lesson, and went back down again to tango with the Balrog. Having relaxed in The Shire, I then explored Moria, and got absolutely wrecked when I poked my nose into the lower depths and encountered dozens of goblins.

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