As there was talk on the discord about it, figure put a note here for it. They were by the same company, but fairly certain different now. I have decent experience with the classes and can give advise on them, I would recommend LOTRO more as know the party can have up to 6 people and is open world style exploring and questing. DDO has 4 person parties and 'dungeons' for the quest and a public area where all branch from. For the Free to play stuff Think LOTRO has a bit more as need to double check but considering when I was active playing for a year and was on like Book 4 of 15 in the First Volume? It has a lot available before you need to buy any expansions.
Alex Shaffer, KDE, CGM, QBM, CBM
Captain JG, RMN
Deputy Director, Marksmanship Program Office
Commanding Officer, HMS Ivanhoe
Captain JG, RMN
Deputy Director, Marksmanship Program Office
Commanding Officer, HMS Ivanhoe