Tales of the Shire offers players the chance to live in the charming hobbit village of Bywater. This includes all the trappings of hobbit life such as gardening, fishing, cooking, and customizing their own hobbit hole. Customization and decoration are likely to be major draws to Tales of the Shire for many players. The customization options for both hobbits and their homes appear to be incredibly robust, especially when it comes to furniture placement.