: Unlike traditional RTS games, building placement is restricted to fixed plots around camps, outposts, or full-fledged castles.
Official servers for the game were permanently closed in 2010 after the Lord of the Rings license expired. Despite being officially unavailable for purchase, the community remains active through: LOTR: The Battle for Middle-Earth Retrospective The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Ea...
: Units are recruited in squads (typically 5 for Good, 10 for Evil) rather than individuals, emphasizing formation and mass movement. : Unlike traditional RTS games, building placement is