My wife played in the beta and decided the game wasn't worth purchasing. I have never played it, just a few glimpses over her shoulder.
She has played several MMOs over the years. Everquest II, Star Wars: Galaxies, World of Warcraft, City of Heroes / Villains, Saga of Ryzom. She also hangs out in Second Life and plays
MUSHes regularly. She can also bounce among games as well but Lord of the Rings didn't merit a purchase.