Hi Red. I saw this thread about lagging/freezing and hope to add my own report.
I tried again to go visit Saruman's Middle Earth town today and my PC froze up so bad that I had to Ctl/Alt/Del to get to the Task Mgr so I could kill the game and get out.
It happened yesterday also before the fix patch. Was hoping that would fix the problem. I used to be able to go to his town very easily before the update. No problem at all, even after he added a giant gold tower and bridge.
But now after the update, and patch, I can't go into his town. I can get close... outside his docking area and outer structures, but once I enter the town entrance I start lagging till I am completely locked up.
The new update changed everything. SarumanKebab says he also has lagging problems sometimes and has to restart his game.
I can play totally fine at my Castlerock realm (claim) areas, across the water from Middle Earth town. No lagging at all so far.
I spoke with Red (Green Valleys) and he said to share this info with you.
BTW, A BIG THANK YOU for finally making female characters. I can truly enjoy playing the game roleplaying as a female, which I am IRL. =D Look forward to improvements to the hair and face and maybe some clothes in the future.