Race Across Harad is arguably the most difficult scenario in the “Haradrim Cycle”, depending, as always, on player deck matchup of course. After escaping from tribute collecting orcs with Khaliel and his tribesmen into the jungles of Harad, your party has now captured some Mumakil and prepare to set out across the vast deserts to … Continue reading Race Across Harad
With the release of the Lost Realm Deluxe expansion and the accompanying Angmar Awakened cycle, the players were introduced to a new type of card: Side quests. These side quests appeared in two forms, one for the players to add to their decks, and one for the encounter deck to hurt the players with new … Continue reading Player Side Quests
Following the exhausting capture of Mugash for Saruman, the White Wizard has another task for the heroes: Go to the city of Tharbad and meet the dwarf Nalir. For this dwarf claims to have found an ancient Elven secret, something thought lost to the ages... For through the knowledge of the previous ages, the White … Continue reading The Dunland Trap
As Summer closes in, the blog is more alive than ever, and the same can be said about the game in general. Most of us received the new Wilds of Rhovanion Deluxe box this month, and have had a lot of fun playing with the new Dale cards. On top of that, a new Special … Continue reading Month in Review: June 2018
The latest line of Middle Earth video games, the Shadow of Mordor series, featured this legendary Elven smith. But now it is time for our heroes to search the ruins of his city for a ring mould. This quest is one of the more enjoyable quests of this cycle to me and features a nice … Continue reading Celebrimbor’s Secret
Another month has gone by, and so another poll has come to its end. During the entire month of June, I asked the community where they would like to see the next cycle to take place. I gave a couple of options based on area's where we haven't been before. I also gave a couple … Continue reading Monthly Poll: June 2018
If you’re relatively new to the game and picked up the most recent expansion like most of us start out doing, chances are you weren’t prepared. I was not prepared at all, to say it mildly. I first started with The Lost Realm, a few years back, and I’m only 16 just now. I barely … Continue reading A Beginners Guide to The Haradrim Cycle
It has been decided. A fellowship will set out from Rivendell to deliver the One Ring to its destruction in the cracks of Mount Doom. The walkers set out to brave the pass of the Redhorn Gate but are driven back by the might of Caradhras and have to set out towards the Doors of … Continue reading The Ring Goes South
After I have played with this box for a while now, I have managed to beat all three scenarios and wanted to share my thoughts on them. This is not going to be an in-depth article, and I will try to steer clear of the narrative spoilers in the booklet for anyone who hasn't played … Continue reading First Impressions: Wilds of Rhovanion, Quests
Hello all, allow me to briefly introduce myself. My name is Matt Duckworth and some might have seen my commentary in the LOTR LCG Facebook forum. I also occasionally publish decks in RingsDB as mduckworth83 (yeah, not very creative with gamer tags, I know!). I have been playing the game since about the time the … Continue reading Secrecy
Vision Of The Palantir 