The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age - Instruction Manual

Game Introduction

The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age is an epic role-playing game that immerses you in the heart of Middle-earth. Embody heroes and participate in iconic battles, or explore side quests to uncover hidden secrets. The game offers an adventure that intersects with the main storylines of the film trilogy, allowing you to fight alongside the Fellowship in their quest to save Middle-earth or undertake demonic missions for Sauron.

Experience a complex game spanning the three films, revisiting familiar locations like the Mines of Moria, Helm's Deep, the Pelennor Fields, and Minas Tirith, as well as discovering surprising new areas like the plains of the White Mountains.

Initial Setup

1. Insert The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age game disc into your PlayStation 2 console.
2. Turn on your PlayStation 2 console and your television.
3. Select the 'Start Disc' option from the console menu.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create or load a save file.

Note: Ensure your console is properly connected to your television and all cables are securely plugged in.

Gameplay and Controls

Combat System

The game utilizes an innovative turn-based combat system. Each character has unique skills and options for attack, defense, and magic, allowing for strategic engagement. You can even fight on horseback or Warg.

• Attack: Select this option to launch a physical attack on an enemy.
• Skills: Use special abilities acquired by your characters.
• Items: Access your inventory to use potions or other consumables.
• Defend: Reduce damage taken during the enemy's turn.

Character Progression

Improve your characters through a skill tree system. Gain experience by fighting and completing quests to unlock new combat, weapon handling, defense, and magic abilities. Discover a vast choice of weapons, armor, and clothing from Middle-earth.

Exploration

Enjoy great freedom of movement. Explore the world around you and undertake side quests to discover hidden characters who will join your party, as well as special weapons and other items to equip your character. Fight alongside main characters from The Lord of the Rings such as Aragorn, Gandalf, Legolas, Eowyn, and the Balrog, or choose to confront them.

Game Disc Maintenance

• Handle the disc by its edges to avoid fingerprints on the reading surface.
• Store the disc in its original case after use to protect it from dust and scratches.
• Clean the disc with a soft, dry cloth, wiping from the center outwards if necessary.
• Avoid exposing the disc to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.

Common Troubleshooting

Game does not start or freezes

Check that the disc is clean and free of scratches. Ensure the disc is correctly inserted into the console. Restart the PlayStation 2 console. If the issue persists, try the disc on another PlayStation 2 console if available to rule out a console-specific problem.

Display or sound issues

Check the audio/video cable connections between the console and the television. Ensure the television is set to the correct input source. Adjust the in-game audio/video settings if accessible.

Product Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

Warranty and Support

For any questions regarding the game or for technical issues not resolved by the troubleshooting section, please contact Electronic Arts customer service. Contact information is usually available on the official publisher's website or in the documentation provided with the product.

Product warranty is subject to the general terms and conditions of sale of the retailer and publisher. Please retain your proof of purchase.

Product Contents

This image illustrates the typical components included with the game: the game case, the game disc, and an instruction booklet. The game case protects the disc, while the booklet provides additional information about the game, controls, and story elements.