Conflict at the Carrock: There and Back Again

โ€œThe Carrock was a stony outcrop in the upper reaches of the River Anduin, to the north of the Old Ford. The river looped around the rock with a ford of stones to the eastern bank and a swirling channel under its western cliff.โ€ Welcome to another article discussing thematic solo play of FFGโ€™s wonderful game. … Continue reading Conflict at the Carrock: There and Back Again

The Hunt for Gollum: There and Back Again

โ€œThe wood was full of the rumour of him, dreadful tales even among beasts and birds. The Woodmen said that there was some new terror abroad, a ghost that drank blood.โ€ Welcome to the latest article of this series for the solo player with theme very much in mind and my new Story Mode rules … Continue reading The Hunt for Gollum: There and Back Again

Escape from Dol Guldur: There and Back Again

โ€œIn the midst upon a stony height stands Dol Guldur, where long the hidden Enemy had his dwelling.โ€ Welcome back to the third, and final, quest of the Core Set - the infamous โ€˜Escape from Dol Guldurโ€™. Iโ€™m very happy to see a difficult quest, but as anyone knows, โ€˜Escape from Dol Guldurโ€™ is just … Continue reading Escape from Dol Guldur: There and Back Again

Journey Along the Anduin: There and Back Again

โ€œSo the Company went on their long way, down the wide hurrying waters, borne ever southwards.โ€ After the gentleness of โ€˜Passage Through Mirkwoodโ€™, this adventure is a big step upwards in terms of difficulty. I think it was a good idea of the game designers to put this one into the Core set as it … Continue reading Journey Along the Anduin: There and Back Again

Player card review: A Journey to Rhosgobel

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