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Category: Nightmare

Nightmare The Morgul Vale

When you read the flavor text before and after this scenario in the rule sheets, you learn that our heroes actually do get nightmares from the base scenario of that quest. It is not often that they are disturbed by things, but the memory of Minas Morgul under the full moon haunts them a bit … Continue reading Nightmare The Morgul Vale →

durinsfather Against the Shadow, Nightmare Leave a comment 20 February 2023

Nightmare The Blood of Gondor

Out of all 50 Nightmare packs, I think this is one that you should save for last. Not because it is worth the wait but because it is going to take some time to defeat the quest, and you'll be pretty burned out by the time you achieve that feat. The base scenario is already … Continue reading Nightmare The Blood of Gondor →

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Nightmare Encounter at Amon Din

When the Against the Shadow cycle was first released, many players were stomped by the great difficulty of the scenarios compared to previous cycles. But then, along came Encounter at Amon Din: an easy scenario that most players are able to beat in under 5 turns without too much trouble. It still ranks as one … Continue reading Nightmare Encounter at Amon Din →

durinsfather Against the Shadow, Nightmare Leave a comment 22 July 2022

Nightmare The Thing in the Depths

Nightmare Calamari 🐙Durinsfather, when I told him I would cover this article Being one of the most Pirates of the Caribbean-like quests in the Pirates of the Caribbean cycle, The Thing in the Depths has always been intriguing to me. First, a quick and messy battle against the corsairs you pursued, then a more drawn-out … Continue reading Nightmare The Thing in the Depths →

veggiegollum Dreamchaser, Nightmare Leave a comment 6 July 2022

Nightmare The Drúadan Forest

I have made it no secret that this is one of my least favorite quests in the game. It punishes players hard for playing cards, having resources, and also not having resources. In multiplayer, the quest can start with 30 points of Archery at the start of the game, and the switch to Siege questing … Continue reading Nightmare The Drúadan Forest →

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Nightmare The Steward’s Fear

This quest is one of the community's favorites thanks to its high replayability with the different Plots and Villains. The quest was so popular that the designers tried their hand again with Danger in Dorwinion, which is a spiritual successor. But this quest also comes with a Nightmare mode, building on the original version with … Continue reading Nightmare The Steward’s Fear →

durinsfather Against the Shadow, Nightmare 1 Comment 17 May 2022

Nightmare The Siege of Cair Andros

The final quest of the Heirs of Numenor Deluxe is also often deemed the most difficult. And that is saying something, as the other two aren't considered a walk in the park either. But the Siege of Cair Andros is a different beast altogether. You have to defend 3 locations from being destroyed, and if you can … Continue reading Nightmare The Siege of Cair Andros →

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Nightmare Into Ithilien

Into Ithilien has always been a roadblock for players. For those that are playing progression mode, this was the next biggest challenge after Escape from Dol Guldur. The scenario introduced a bunch of new mechanics, a split path to tread down, and the infamous Mumak enemies that would come back here and there during the … Continue reading Nightmare Into Ithilien →

durinsfather Against the Shadow, Nightmare Leave a comment 20 March 2022

Nightmare Peril in Pelargir

I promised in my new year's resolutions to complete the Nightmare Heirs of Numenor cycle this year, and with 2 months having already passed without an article on that, I thought I might as well get started on fulfilling this promise. So today, we kick-off the cycle with Peril in Pelargir. It is a quest that is … Continue reading Nightmare Peril in Pelargir →

durinsfather Against the Shadow, Nightmare Leave a comment 7 March 2022

Nightmare Shadow and Flame

'A Balrog,' muttered Gandalf. 'Now I understand.' He faltered and leaned heavily on his staff. 'What an evil fortune! And I am already weary.'The Fellowship of the Ring The definitive "Boss fight" quest (maybe rivaled by Smaug) was an awesome way to end the Dwarrodelf cycle and explore the power of this ancient entity in … Continue reading Nightmare Shadow and Flame →

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