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Halfling Determination
There are many instances we see the determination of the hobbits in the books culminating in Frodo carrying the Ring all the way to the fire of Mount Doom. … Continue reading Halfling Determination
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Dwarven Tomb
Almost like having an extra copy of any Spirit card.… Continue reading Dwarven Tomb
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The Morgul Vale with Mono-Tactics – November 2, 2019
This game has a huge rules mistake. I thought back then that you could have multiple attacks against a single enemy in the same combat phase. Just that it usually didn’t make sense to do so because of defense. The last round in the game has me attacking the Nazghul 4 times in a single round. This game should have gone a few more round at least.… Continue reading The Morgul Vale with Mono-Tactics – November 2, 2019
Keep readingNo Review August 2nd, 2022
The blog and pod are taking this week off due to our various personal obligations. If you haven’t already check out the First Year Retrospective in the mean time. Friday will still have a written playthrough. Thanks everyone as always for reading, watching, or listening!
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First Year Retrospective
I’d like to wrap the first year anniversary celebration by taking a look back over the past year through some stats! I think it has been very interesting to see how the blog has grown both in content and readership.… Continue reading First Year Retrospective
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Deadmen’s Dike with New Angmar Awakened Minimum Purchase Deck – July 26, 2022
A short game in which I find out that Heavy Curse makes Elven-light very difficult to use. … Continue reading Deadmen’s Dike with New Angmar Awakened Minimum Purchase Deck – July 26, 2022
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Asfaloth – Community Review
Clare reviews Asfaloth!… Continue reading Asfaloth – Community Review
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The Blood of Gondor with Mono-Tactics – November 2, 2019
Eowyn’s ability comes in handy for more than just combat. … Continue reading The Blood of Gondor with Mono-Tactics – November 2, 2019
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Palantir – Community Review
Erik reviews Palantir!… Continue reading Palantir – Community Review
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Assault on Osgiliath with Mono-Tactics 1 & 2 – October 19, 2019
Going from one of my favorite scenarios to one of my least favorite. … Continue reading Assault on Osgiliath with Mono-Tactics 1 & 2 – October 19, 2019
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Guardian of Esgaroth – Community Review
David reviews Guardian of Esgaroth!… Continue reading Guardian of Esgaroth – Community Review
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