SXSW Qwizards Answers
If you're at SXSW, and are watching the Wikia Qwizards presentation, you know that they've asked you to download the Palantir App to see if you can find the answer to their quiz question. That answer can be found in this blog.
The Answer:
A unique feature of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is the Nemesis system. Every enemy players' face is a unique individual, differentiated by their personality, strengths and weaknesses. These enemies are shaped by their encounters with the player to create personal arch-enemies who are unique to every gameplay session. Players must out think each distinctively different enemy they encounter to infiltrate the ranks and dominate within the dynamic world that remembers and adapts to their actions and choices.
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Get to Know Your Palantir
During your time in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, there's a good chance that you're going to thirst for more information. Whether you'd like to learn more about the lore behind locations you find in Mordor, or the quest you're currently playing in the game, you'll want Palantir at your side.
First things first, you're going to want to download Palantir on your iPad from the App Store.
With that done, this is the first screen you'll see (above). At the bottom there's a bevy of navigation options; Mordor, Quests, Items, Inhabitants, and More. As time goes on, these sections will house information directly referring to quests and items in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor that you and our community members have contributed to here on our Wikia commu…
Crafting Udûn: Concept Art Exploration
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor takes place in Mordor, The Land of Shadow, during a time that's never been seen before. Sauron has only just returned to The Black Land, and much of its old-world charm is still intact. And due to that, the art team here at Monolith had a chance to reimagine Mordor and explore what it looked like before Mount Doom scarred the land.
“We use all the tools available to us as artists to invoke that emotional response from the player. Palette, lighting, atmosphere, and silhouette are all part of communicating a sense of immersion and overall tone,” said Art Director, Philip Straub, when describing this early look at Udûn, just one area within Mordor that you'll explore in-game. “During the time in which our story ta…
Hello, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor community
Hey, everyone!
My name is Andy Salisbury and I'm the community manager here at Monolith Productions. Let me, and the devs you've now seen in the video just above (you have watched it, haven't you?) be the first to welcome you to our official community, right here on Wikia. Everyone on the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor team is thrilled to be working with you.
I'll be here to provide you with regular updates, and to share information such as exclusive screenshots, concept art, and video content direct from the studio. And beyond that, we're really excited to have YOU participate in this community. There's a wealth of Middle-earth knowledge, lore, and content across Wikia, and we can't wait to work together to explore this new chronicle of Middl…
GameInformer - Orcs and Uruks
The fifth piece of GameInformer coverage of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has just been released.
Today's coverage is all about the Orcs of Middle-earth, referred to as Uruk in-game. Monolith explains how they want to create interesting and complex Uruk that aren't like the typical fantasy archetype.
Are you looking forward to seeing the Uruk in-game? Leave your opinion in the comments!
Official Shadow of Mordor Community Unveiled
What evil lies in the shadow of Mordor? Uruk? The Nazgûl? The rising tide of Sauron’s army?
Well… yes. But that’s not what I’m talking about. What I’m referring to is an exciting new video game and corresponding Wikia Official Community! Neither of which are “evil,” I might add.
In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (coming to current- and next-gen consoles in 2014), players take on the role of Talion – a valiant ranger whose family is slain the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. Resurrected by a Spirit of vengeance and empowered with Wraith abilities, Talion ventures into Mordor and vows to destroy those who’ve wronged him. Through the course of Talion’s personal vendetta, players uncover the truth…