If only the stories didn't predate DnD by 20ish years right? That being said, maybe this will clarify some of the murkier points throughout Lord of the Rings, for anyone who found themselves confused, while having a decent grasp on DnD knowledge. 

twitter post explaining lotr as dnd DM lets their friend Steve play an OP wizard character from a previous campaign because Steve is super busy IRL and only found out he could play at the last minute, but everyone is into it because Steve rules. t5 2 271 Brennan Lee Mulligan @Bren... . 19h 3) Steve is clearly a touring musician IRL, because Gandalf is constantly dipping out of sessions for extremely weak in-g