After the long wait between Harad and Rhovanion, I finally received the new Deluxe this week. It starts the Dale trait off with a new synergy, and will the basis for the Ered Mithrin cycle. In this short article, I share some of my first thoughts on the cards and the Dale trait out of … Continue reading First Impressions: Wilds of Rhovanion
Frodo has been griefly wounded by a Morgul Blade during the fight against the Nazgûl at Weathertop. Now, your fellowship tries to make its way to the safety of Rivendell, but you have to cross through dangerous lands to get there while you are being pursued by the enemy. And at the same time, Frodo’s … Continue reading Flight to the Ford
Into Fangorn is one of those quests that you tend to forget about. It didn't really stand out at the time, as a lot of players were struggling to capture Mugash in the previous scenario. Since the Dunland Trap was released soon after, this quest didn't get much attention. That is not to say that … Continue reading Into Fangorn
It has been kept secret and kept safe, but now four players from Minnesota that have been active players for a long long time have announced something big. Check this Kickstarter for more information without reading my thoughts on this. Con of the Rings This is a three-day convention that is all about the Lord … Continue reading Con of the Rings Announcement
This is a real gem of a quest in this cycle. It is not very difficult and is the go-to quest for any deck that wants to include some Secrecy cards. The quest also introduced us to the biggest let-down in terms of objective allies, Nalir the Dwarf. This objective is anything but helpful during … Continue reading Trouble in Tharbad
During their adventures in the lands of Middle Earth the heroes of The Lord of the Rings Living Card Game can get caught in a web, get sacked, have to endure freezing cold, attract local trouble, have to deal with old hatreds, be in need of rest, get possessed, catch terrible fevers or fall into … Continue reading Staples: Condition Removal
As summer approaches, so does the light at the end of the tunnel known as university. In a few weeks, I will have finished the final exams and can pour all my attention towards the blog. This month has been a little bit quieter as I have been busy with projects and other things non-LOTR … Continue reading Month in Review: May 2018
After arriving in Bree, Frodo and his companions are becoming a part of the mischievous schemes of some spies of Mordor, get assailed by the Black Riders and are finally fleeing to Weathertop, where they have to battle the Witch King. In this quest you will take your fellowship through these adventures, visit the Prancing … Continue reading A Knife in the Dark
At the start of the month, I posted the very first monthly poll on the blog. Since I was just wrapping up the Against the Shadow cycle at the time, I wondered what the community's favourite quest was of this cycle. A benefit of having a blog, you can just ask! And so the first … Continue reading Monthly Poll: May 2018
Ever since the inception of the Lord of the Rings: The Card Game players were expecting to be treated to experiencing the events of the books in game form. With the release of the Black Riders Saga Expansion Fantasy Flight Game finally delivered. In this expansion, the players can experience the events of the first … Continue reading A Shadow of the Past
