Yeah I felt the same way. Although maybe there's something I'm missing. Could be some reference to this in some far corner of Tolkein lore that I don't know about. All they had to do is just make your character an Elf really. It's not unimaginable that an Elf could pull this kind of stuff off naturally without being a…
I share your concerns but I really want it to be good :P I don't think it's a 'turd in the face of middle earth lore'. If you don't like the idea you won't play it. It's not like it's an important canon. Just who cares ? I am a big fan of Tolkiens work but even if this game will be a turd... I just won't care. It won't…