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Index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

FORTRESS


Factions can fight for territorial control across Arda by capturing and holding fortresses in the war. Fortresses have garrisons that are periodically replenished.

These fortresses have specific rules for faction control:

  • If all enemies are eliminated, the control of the fortress depends on the presence of players from different factions inside:
    • If both factions have players inside, the fortress remains under the control of the previous faction.
    • If there are no players inside, the fortress remains uncontrolled.
    • If only one faction has players inside:
      • If the garrison was recently eliminated and the fortress is contested by multiple sides, the control does not switch yet for another round.
      • If the garrison has been missing for a round, or the fortress is uncontested, the control switches to that faction.
  • If no players are present, some fortresses have a chance of becoming abandoned over time.
  • Certain fortresses can only be held by specific factions.
Note: Rumor has it that garrisons are replenished every 20 to 24 RL minutes.

See also: CONQUERORS, WARLORDS, ENCOUNTER

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What is MUME?

MUME, Multi-Users in Middle-earth, is a multiplayer text-based online game based upon J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth during the epic wars of the late Third Age between the forces of the Dark Lord and the armies of the Free peoples. MUME is completely at no cost and has been continuously running, expanded, and remastered by a community of volunteers since 1991.

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