The web team for the Lord of the Rings Online has published a detailed write-up on the crafting system found in the game. Whether you are in beta or no, the article provides a thorough understanding of the most basic workings of the crafting system. A snippet is below:

Ever since we published Lead System Designer Nik Davidson’s Developer Diary on the origins of LOTRO’s Crafting System, the crafters of the community have eagerly awaited more details. In our second Developer Diary we introduced the concept of Professions and Vocations, and covered a little more ground. It’s time to bring our crafters the next installment! Here’s a basic overview of the system, including details on how to get started in your crafting career.

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