A huge thank-you to Joseph Forster (bgamerjoe) from the LOTR Deck Test blog for writing the very first guest article. Be sure to check his blog out at https://lotrdecktest.wordpress.com/ where he analyses submitted decks against some scenario's. For his recommendations on Conflict at the Carrock, see the bottom of this page. The first time you … Continue reading Conflict at the Carrock
Despite having one of the most popular songs of all time, the Eagles reside mostly in the high peaks of the Misty Mountains. These flying Deus (dei?) ex machina birds have been introduced in the very first cycle of the game and haven't been seen since, except for the introduction of Gwaihir in the Ringmaker … Continue reading The Eagles
With the Core Set covered, it is now time to dip into the first cycle of adventure packs. This pack was for most of the original players their first purchase and holds some sentimental value because of that. And a good thing too, because this quest can be considered quite a doddle when taking modern … Continue reading The Hunt for Gollum
The craftsmen of the Elves are one of the two Elven races in this game. They have been present since the Core Set with Lore Glorfindel (Corefindel, Lorefindel). However, they only really got a synergy during the Angmar Awakened cycle. Let's take a look at the remaining Noldor in exile in Middle Earth who are … Continue reading Noldor
When new players want to play the game, they usually don't have a lot of quests to play. So they turn to the final quest in the Core Set. It is a mistake that they soon learn to regret. Escape from Dol Guldur is one of the quests that I have beaten once, after many … Continue reading Escape from Dol Guldur
Hi everyone, As some of you may already have heard, I have started work on a new LOTR LCG Blog: https://visionofthepalantir.wordpress.com/. It focusses on in depth analysis of the quests and the different traits in this game. This site can be used to find tips against a certain scenario and will serve as a place … Continue reading Welcome
The Dwarves are one of the earliest developed traits in the game. If you get the first 2 Saga boxes, the Khazad-DĂ»m Deluxe expansion, and the Return to Mirkwood Adventure Pack, you can already build a pretty solid deck. however, because they got developed so early on, their content has decreased as the game moved … Continue reading Dwarves
After many players finally manage to beat the first scenario in the Core Set, they move on to the second. They have high hopes to continue the winning streak and set up the second scenario. That is where most of us players met our very first nightmare of the game: The Hill Troll. The second … Continue reading Journey Along the Anduin
The first quest that every player of this game plays is Passage Through Mirkwood. The objective of the quest is to get through the forest alive, as you bear a message to Galadriel from Thranduil. Yes, the first quest has you doing the work of a carrier pigeon, but I digress. This quest is often … Continue reading Passage through Mirkwood
Vision Of The Palantir 