Save "Middle Earth Roleplaying Project" (MERP) *Slightly Image Heavy*

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http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project

MERP is a total conversion mod for Skyrim that would bring a 1:1 scale Middle Earth onto the Skyrim engine that was under works until Warner Bros put a C&D (Cease and Desist) on the project. The project was completely fan-made and free of charge. Warner Bros has been silent for a while as far as anyone outside the dev team knows due to a lawsuit between Warner Bros and the Tolkien Estate regarding slot machines.

If the Tolkien Estate wins against Warner Bros, the C&D will become invalid. But that doesn't mean the Tolkien Estate won't take action against the mod.

The most we can do at the moment is wait and sign this petition. It is recommended you share this with friends, the more signatures the better.

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-merp-from-corporate-greed/sign.html

If you have skill in modelling or audio, don't be afraid to go on their forums and discuss volunteer work. They'll discuss it with you privately.
http://merp.straygenius.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=470

Images of the work that has already been done before the C&D:

A Goblin Cave


Dead Marshes


The White Mountains (Helms Deep can be seen at the bottom right)


Close Up of Helms Deep


Here you can view a panorama image of the Rohan area.
http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/20/19696/PanoramaLabelled.jpg

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bump for justice

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Sorry for this 3rd page bump. Sign it dipstuffs.

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The map is more than nine times the size of the skyrim map. Mirkwood forest alone is the size of Skyrim. Here's a heightmap video so you can have an idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMb3jn1m7QE

Also bumping with more pictures.

[Wynd_Fox]

I signed!

[(Frankie)]

the thing about map size is that huge maps make it a little more frustrating to go between areas and there isnt usually much detail involved with it

[fawkes..]

the thing about map size is that huge maps make it a little more frustrating to go between areas and there isnt usually much detail involved with it

I find it a lot more immersing if there's actually a decent distance to travel. Gives a better sense of "Rp'ing" in my opinion.

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the thing about map size is that huge maps make it a little more frustrating to go between areas and there isnt usually much detail involved with it

you don't want to adventure across middle earth?

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bump for support.

[Spartan 317]

Holy stuff. If this goes through, this is going to be one of the best mods ever made.

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[JAW959]

you don't want to adventure across middle earth?

I think what he means is that when they make maps that are 1:1 you end up with a lot of empty space because there just isn't enough lore for all however many miles make up Mirkwood.

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I think what he means is that when they make maps that are 1:1 you end up with a lot of empty space because there just isn't enough lore for all however many miles make up Mirkwood.

i like the excitement of moving from area to area. i don't want to have something around EVERY corner, that just wouldn't be right.