Not every trait in this game is as well developed as Dwarves or Noldor. Some of the occupation traits still have some work to do. Such is the case with the Minstrel trait. Though it was first introduced in the Core Set, there have been but 2 other minstrels introduced over the course of 7 years. … Continue reading Minstrel
As I continue this blog into the next month, there will be a considerable drop in content I'm afraid. I have recently gone back to my regular schedule of classes and can no longer make these articles during my internship. I have also got some other projects coming up so content may appear less frequently … Continue reading Update January
This quest answers the question what happens to the Eagles when they fly too far East. They get shot down. This quest is one of the more controversial quests in the game, in that it has a very special way to resolve the quest in the final stage. The Quest has you escorting the wounded … Continue reading A Journey to Rhosgobel
Just writing the title of this article gave me flashbacks. This is a quest that you beat once, and not visit ever again. Although I have to admit that I sometimes take a location control deck up against this quest because I know that I won't face a lot of enemies. This quest is often … Continue reading The Hills of Emyn Muil
The Shire brings forth one of the most enjoyable traits to play: Hobbits. These hairy-footed halflings got developed during the very first Saga box of the Lord of the Rings Saga but had a lot of love right from the start of the game. Bilbo Baggins was the very first Hero we received outside of … Continue reading Hobbits
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
Vision Of The Palantir 