It is often that newer players ask what packs they should buy to get a strong base of their collection without spending too much on the game initially. This article will guide those players to a selection of expansions that either have amazing player cards in them, or have some of the best experiences in … Continue reading “Best” LOTR LCG packs to buy
We leave behind the deep and dangerous forests of Mirkwood and handed over the unpredictable Gollum to King Thranduil. Now the whole new adventures await us, far away from Mirkwood forests. The White Council sends us to the Mines of Moria, to find Balin, who establishes there a colony of Dwarves. However, since that time nobody … Continue reading Player card review: Khazad-Dum
We have finally reached the last adventure pack and now we can review Shadows of Mirkwood cycle as a whole. The Core set introduces all spheres, their strengths and weaknesses, champions and weaklings. Many of player cards serve well even nowadays, while others you forget during the first read. I say that without Core set you would … Continue reading Shadows of Mirkwood cycle conclusion
After cornering and capturing Gollum in The Dead Marshes, the heroes must now escort the creature north, through Mirkwood forest, so that he can be held and interrogated at King Thranduil’s palace. The journey will not be easy, however: Mirkwood is always a dangerous place, the Dark Lord’s forces are eager to take Gollum for … Continue reading Player card review: Return to Mirkwood
While travelling in the Anduin Valley, the heroes come across a fallen Eagle, dreadfully wounded from a recent battle with Goblins, and on the verge of death. Given their location, the heroes attempt to transport the Eagle to Rhosgobel, on the Edge of Mirkwood, in the hope that the wizard Radagast can save the Eagles's … Continue reading Player card review: A Journey to Rhosgobel
While searching for Gollum along the banks of the Anduin, the heroes hear rumours of a group of Trolls that have come to the Carrock, bringing chaos and strife to the valley. The Beornings, led by Grimbeorn the Old, are known as the peacekeepers in the area, so the heroes set out to find Grimbeorn … Continue reading Player card review: Conflict at the Carrock
At the request of Gandalf, the heroes are searching for Gollum in the Anduin Valley between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood forest. Rumours have suggested that Gollum is in this area, and the heroes are looking for clues that might put them on the elusive creature's trail. After the tutorial Passage Through Mirkwood, where you … Continue reading Player card review: Hunt for Gollum
We have come through all spheres of influence - Leadership, Tactic, Spirit and Lore. But in the Core set exists another group of player cards, which technically belongs to no sphere, but practically you are able to use it in every deck you create. Do you ask, what am I talking about, when all spheres … Continue reading Neutral (Core set)
From the heart of battle, the kingdom of leaders and well of the willpower our steps are heading into the depth of knowledge and wisdom. The Lore sphere doesn't resemble any other sphere, because its power lies elsewhere than in combat or questing skills, or generating of resources. With the forgotten knowledge you are able … Continue reading Lore Sphere (Core set)
The next sphere, which comes after the "Leader", specializes in the combat and everything connected with it. Sometimes the easiest way is the best way, how to deal with the menaces of the encounter deck. If you need to deal with all these nasty badasses, orcs, spiders, trolls, or even darker servants of evil, call … Continue reading Tactic Sphere (Core set)
