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Category: Deckbuilding

Deckbuilding principles

This article will be a bit shorter than usual and also covers a topic that I personally have not touched upon for the blog. However, this article will be part of my new book project, and I thought it would be fair to give everyone a chance to leave feedback on the article in case … Continue reading Deckbuilding principles →

durinsfather Deckbuilding, Other Leave a comment 12 August 202416 August 2024

Ten Decks for New Players

One of the biggest challenges new players will face as they begin this game is learning how to build their decks. Figuring out how to balance cost curves, draw engines, and threat management takes time and dozens of decks and games to hone the craft and is something seasoned veterans of the game can continue … Continue reading Ten Decks for New Players →

RedSpiderr Deckbuilding 1 Comment 13 January 202313 January 2023

Into the West

This article on the Into the West contract was written by community member Autumn. Since the contract is a part of the A Long-extended Party project, I was unable to give a lot of info on the contract, so she stepped forward to discuss it. Autumn is most known for her amazing alt art cards, … Continue reading Into the West →

durinsfather Deckbuilding, Mechanics Leave a comment 2 March 2022

Bond of Friendship

The Fortress of Nurn was the final Adventure Pack released by FFG before the hiatus. In this final pack, the players got one of the most popular contracts to play the game with, Bond of Friendship. This was the designers wishing that the community would proceed to forge their own bond of friendship with each … Continue reading Bond of Friendship →

durinsfather Deckbuilding, Mechanics, Player card review 1 Comment 19 February 202220 February 2022

The Burglar’s Turn

We've had a contract that focuses on allies with Fellowship. We've had a contract that enhances events with Council of the Wise, and we have had a contract that puts the spotlight on heroes with Forth, the Three Hunters!. Now it is time to look at an attachment-driven contract with The Burglar's Turn. This contract … Continue reading The Burglar’s Turn →

durinsfather Deckbuilding, Mechanics, Player card review 1 Comment 16 February 2022

Forth, the Three Hunters!

Out of all the contracts released up to this point, I think that this one is the most popular by the community. So many Three Hunters decks were released and played that I personally grew a bit tired of them. But that hasn't stopped me from playing with the contract, as it can be a … Continue reading Forth, the Three Hunters! →

durinsfather Deckbuilding, Mechanics, Player card review 8 Comments 10 February 202213 February 2022

Grey Wanderer

This contract hardly needs an introduction. The concept of a single-hero deck is very old for the game, and cards in the past like Strider and Vanish from Sight have tried to bring a two-hero deck going. But once the Challenge of the Wainriders pack was released and the contract made its way into the … Continue reading Grey Wanderer →

durinsfather Deckbuilding, Mechanics, Player card review 3 Comments 5 February 2022

Council of the Wise

February will be dedicated to the contracts that were released during the Vengeance of Mordor cycle as well as the Hunt for the Dreadnaught scenario pack. In these articles I hope to inform you all on the deckbuilding decisions you will face when building decks with the contracts, and what their individual strengths and weaknesses … Continue reading Council of the Wise →

durinsfather Deckbuilding, Mechanics, Player card review 3 Comments 2 February 20222 February 2022

Deckbuilding: Across the Ettenmoors

Having escaped the Dungeons of Mount Gram, our heroes continue their journey that leads them Across the Ettenmoors. An area whose danger lies in being exposed to the forces of nature, but also in the Trolls and Giants that inhabit it. Luckily, there are some safe places to be found to shelter our heroes. While … Continue reading Deckbuilding: Across the Ettenmoors →

rokafuchs Angmar Awakened, Deckbuilding 1 Comment 1 August 2021

Deckbuilding: Escape from Mount Gram

After having made our way through The Wastes of Eriador in the last article of this series, we now have arrived at Mount Gram. There, our heroes have been captured, split apart and thrown into the dungeon, from which they need to find a way out. While this sounds like a tough premise, Escape from … Continue reading Deckbuilding: Escape from Mount Gram →

rokafuchs Angmar Awakened, Deckbuilding Leave a comment 11 April 202120 April 2021

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