Flight from Moria is an outrageous quest. It may not be precise, balanced and perfect game design, but it gives you the panicky, rushed, and uncertain feel that seems to perfectly represent the flight from the unknown Shadow and Flame. Unlike The Journey in the Dark and Shadow and Flame which also feature the Balrog, … Continue reading Flight from Moria
This is another one of those quests that I frequently come back to. I usually play this quest solo with a combat heavy deck. The number of enemies that can be revealed in this scenario is crazy, which makes it the perfect quest to bring Tactics Legolas and other combat-related cards. The Seventh Level is … Continue reading The Seventh Level
This is the concluding scenario of the Shadows of Mirkwood cycle. It is also one that I personally come back to every once in a while. It features a lot of strong enemies, brutal treacheries, and enough quest cards to make you stay in Mirkwood for a very long time. The quest is also very … Continue reading Return to Mirkwood
Ah yes, the first, but definitely not the last time we get a test during our scenario's. This first adventure into the Marshlands just north of Mordor is all about trying to capture Gollum. This quest has the tendency to be either over in a few rounds or dragging on forever as you try and … Continue reading The Dead Marshes
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
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
Vision Of The Palantir 