Welcome to the 2025 installment of the MCME Summer Survival!
This year, starting on the 20th of July, it's all about the 4th age and our own spin on the continuation of the legends of Middle-Earth after the events of the War of The Ring.
Gandalf sets the stage for you here:
As you may be able to tell, summer survival is going to be quite different this time around, we have 3 factions one each for Humans, Elves, and Dwarves.
At the beginning of the survival the players will get a choice from 5 Races: Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Istar and Hobbits.
The first 3 will all belong to the appropriate faction, whilst the Istar and Hobbits will not belong to any specific faction and have the ability to choose which faction to join or not at all.
There will be numerous custom items, mobs and bosses that can be acquired or found dotted around the world, fighting these will increase your level and gain you resources for your faction. The full documentation here or take a look at the overview below:
Mechanics Overview
- Dwarves: Moria (West Gate)
- Elves: Caras Galadhon
- Humans: Edoras
Each faction will be led by an elected leader.With gamemasters to help do the following:- Sets quests and goals
- Grants rewards
- Declares war or peace
- Acts as the faction’s diplomat
Dwarves: Reclaim and rebuild Moria and the surrounding landsElves: Rebuild the High Pass and reclaim Ost-in-Edhil
Humans: Restore Helm’s Deep and Isengard
- Resource distribution is location-based.
- Moria holds the most diverse ores.
- Factions must control certain areas to access key materials.
- Custom Inventory Blocks available via crafting/stonecutter to enhance building in survival mode.
- Players can build using the full Resource Pack, increasing detail and creativity.
- Accessible via the two entrances: East Gate & West Gate
- A key strategic location with rich resources and dangerous mobs
- Orcs infest the depths; enter at your own risk
- All three factions can access and contest the mines
Set after the War of the Ring:- The Elves are fading, the Dwarves expanding, and the Humans rebuilding.
- Though once allies, the need for resources has turned factions against one another.
- Bandits roam freely, orcs raid settlements, and the Istari and Hobbits try to keep the peace.
- No classes – all abilities come from items
- Items obtained via quests, mobs, and crafting
- Equipment will feature random modifiers for stat/ability variation
- Combat is balanced around level parity and fair encounters
At the end of the event, the final game state of each faction will be recorded:- Territories held
- Major accomplishments
- Story outcomes
Ready to shape the future of Middle-earth?
Pick your faction, join your comrades, and begin your quest.
Let the survival begin!
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