[OT] Lord of the Rings TCG

Yech...more powerful Uruk-hai. I see enough of them around here. They dice my Elves like Chef Yan on Yan Can Cook

At least most the actions are relegated to the Regroup phase. But that Isengard Warrior is going to hurt.

Don't forget that these are ORCs and not Uruk-Hai. They're still pretty powerful, especially against stealth decks and cancellers like Staff Asunder.

From what I've seen around here the fellowship would cripple them so badly in combat that they won't have any vitality left.

The key will be using Saruman to try and force the Orcs to fight the weakest member of the fellowship, win and then do massive damage in the regroup phase. They'll also need lots of archery protection as the new Legolas will be nasty for them.

Look like they'll be really fun to play though...

Well, I finally decided to give in and start collecting the LOTR TCG. I've bought a box each of FOTR and MOM, plus all of the starters (except the MOM Gandalf deck), plus I've won a few scattered packs of each set here and there in contests.

So because of this, I nearly have a complete set of MoM (only missing 5 cards: #s 36, 43, 66, 97 and 122). As for the FOTR cards I'm missing:

1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 28, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 47, 49, 55, 57, 62, 66, 69, 71, 75, 80, 87, 88, 90, 95, 98, 99, 111, 114, 118, 120, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 132, 137, 139, 143, 163, 165, 169, 170, 172, 173, 183, 186, 188, 189, 190, 194, 199, 200, 205, 212, 213, 214, 217, 218, 221, 224, 227, 236, 237, 240, 247, 250, 251, 252, 254, 256, 259, 265, 272, 276, 282, 289, 291, 302, 307, 308, 313, 318, 325, 330, and 335.

Currently, the deck I've made is a Nazgul/Elven/Gandalf deck, which I feel could do fairly well. The Free Peoples' side of the deck has a bit of an archery focus as well.

I've looked over the rulebook carefully, and I'm happy to say that I know the rules of the game intricately.

If anyone is looking to trade me some of the cards I'm missing, I have tons of Star Wars cards available for trade, plus a few extra LOTR rares:

Boromir, Lord of Gondor
Sam, Faithful Companion
Stone Trolls
Gandalf's Staff X2
Jarnsmid, Merchant From Dale
Mithril-Coat
Realm Of Dwarrowdelf
Release The Ancient Flood
Staff Asunder

So feel free to PM me with any trade offers.

Curious if anyone know if the 3 promotional cards to be included in the DVD will be made available in a "non-foiled" format. My understanding is that the 3 cards will be foiled in the DVD set itself.

Neat looking cards!
DVD Promo's

R'Bolt

Well, I no longer need any of those cards that I have listed; I now have at least 1 of every card, including a card that I am especially proud of pulling, an Isildur's Bane foil.

I have so far participated in 6 sanctioned LOTR tournaments, going 3-1, 3-1, 4-0, 4-0, 3-1 and 2-2. I must say that I am really enjoying this game!

Okay. Which one does everyone think is better? I have a Tourney coming up soon, and I am wondering which one to enter:

Gandalf/Elven with Moria
Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
The One Ring, Isildur's Bane
Legolas, Son of Thranduil
Arwen, Elven Rider

Fellowship (32)
2x Aragorn, Ranger of the North
1x Sting
4x Gandalf, The Grey Pilgrim
1x Gandalf's Staff
1x Glamdring
1x Narya
3x Servant of the Secret Fire
2x Gwemegil
1x Long-knives of Legolas
1x Bow of the Galadhrim
2x Galadriel, Lady of Light
1x Celeborn, Lord of Lorien
1x Rúmil, Elven Protector
1x Orophin, Lórien Bowman
1x Calaglin, Elf of Lórien
2x Defiance
3x Double Shot
2x Secret Senitels
1x The Mirror of Galadriel

Adventure
1) Westfarthing
2) Trollshaw Forest
3) Rivendell Valley
4) Mithril Mine
5) The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
6) Dimrill Dale
7) Anduin Wilderland
8) Shores of Nen Hithoel
9) Summit of Amon Hen

Shadow (32)
2x Goblin Flankers
3x Goblin Spearmen
4x Goblin Wallcrawler
4x Goblin Scavengers
4x Goblin Runner
2x Guard Commander
2x Cave Troll of Moria
1x Cave Troll's Keyward
4x Goblin Scimitar
2x Goblin Spear
3x Goblin Armories
1x The Balrog, Flame of Undûn




Ranger/Sauron Wounding
Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
The One Ring, Isildur's Bane
Arwen, Daughter of Elrond
Legolas, Son of Thranduil

Felowship : (32)
2x Aragorn, King in Exile
2x Boromir, Lord of Gondor
1x Aragorn's Bow
1x Blade of Gondor
2x Ranger's Sword
2x Flaming Brand
2x Gwemegil
3x Athelas
1x Long Knives of Legolas
1x Bow of the Galadhrim
4x Swordsman of the Northern Kingdom
2x Defiance
3x No Stranger to the Shadows
1x Sting
1x O Elbereth! Gilthoniel!
2x Bounder

Shadow : (32)
4x Orc Commander
4x Orc Soldier
4x Orc Hunters
4x Orc Scouting Band
4x Orc Scout
4x Under the Watching Eye
4x Orc Bowmen
4x Hate

Adventure :
(1) The Prancying Pony
(2) Trollshaw Forest
(3) Rivendell Terrace
(4) Moria Lake
(5) The Bridge
(6) Galadriel's Glade
(7) Anduin Confluence
(8) The Shores of Hen Nithoel
(9) Tol Brandir

Thanks in advance!

Cheers,
Shinjo

Hmm, I think the second deck looks much better. Your Shadow side looks a little weak, though. I suggest adding some Orc Taskmasters, a Morgul Hunter or 2 and a Tower Assassin or 2. You could remove some Orc Commanders and 1 UTWE to make room for them, but I would also suggest making your deck a little bigger. Stay under 37 cards, if you can.

Thanks. I will take that advice, and I have been trying to fit ARV and other things in there also.

I got told it sucked though over at Dicipher MSG BRD

Cheers,
Shinjo

If you include ARV, be aware of the new errata for it (Exert a ranger at a river or forest to exhaust a minion).

EDIT: Ooh, 27000th post!

Hey if anyone wants to trade heres my list


More "+"=bigger want
Email me at zach5271234@yahoo.com

I have every ROTEL card except the 3 in my want list, so if you are really looking for something let me know. The ROTEL cards in my have list are my extras.

I also have cards not listed here that I will trade for my REALLY Main Wants--So LMK what you want and I might have it

************WANT****************
Arwen, LU--For Set
Gondor Bowman--For Set
Such a Little Thing--For Set
FOIL Aragorn HttWC ++++++++++
FOIL Shards of Narcil +++++++
Aragorn HttWC x2 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
FOIL Aragorns Bow ++++++++++
Palantir of Orthanc FOIL/Non+++
FOIL Armor x2 ++
Boromir LoG x2 +++++++++++++++
PATHS+++++++++++++++++++

**************HAVE****************
FOIL Gandalf TGP
FOIL Gwemigil R
FOIL Betrayal of Isengard R
FOIL Orc Overseer R
FOIL News of Mordor UC
FOIL Orc Slayer UC
FOIL Gates of Argonath C
FOIL Deep in Thought C
FOIL Wizard Staff C
FOIL Seek and Hide C

DWARF
Gimli's Helm
Mithril Shaft
What Are We Waiting For
Wealth of Moria
Beneath the Mountains

ELF
Elrond HtGG-Only in trade for Main wants
Galadriel LotGW-Only in trade for Main wants
Celeborn
Gift of the Evenstar x2
Neya
Vilya
Double Shot x3
Release the Angry Flood x2
Tale of Gil-galad
The Council of Elrond x2
Curse Their Foul Feet x2

GONDOR
The Saga of Elindil
The Choice of Luthien x2
An Able Guide
Arwen's Fate x3
Valiant Man of the West x2
No Mere Ranger
Pursuit Just Behind
Change of Plans
Strength of Kings

GANDALF
Gandalf FoTS x2
The Nine Walkers x2
Ottar x2
Staff Asunder
Questions That Need Answering
Betrayal of Isengard

HOBBIT
Sam FC
Merry FtS
Farmer Maggot
Thrors Map x2
Orc Bane

NAZGUL
Return to Its Master
The Pale Blade (Damaged when inside the pack)
Bent on Discovery
Fear

ISENGARD
SARUMAN KOI-----My only one and only for a VERY MAIN want
Spies of Saruman
Parry x2

My deck, entitled "Sam the Ringbearer."

Starting:
Frodo, Reluctant Adventurer
The One Ring, Isildur's Bane
Arwen, Daughter of Elrond
Legolas, Son Of Thranduil

Sites:
[1] Green Dragon Inn
[2] Trollshaw Forest
[3] Rivendell Waterfall
[4] Hollin
[5] The Bridge of Khazad-dum
[6] Lothlórien Woods
[7] Silverlode Banks
[8] Anduin Banks
[9] Emyn Muil

Free Peoples (37 + 2 starting):
Aragorn, Heir To The White City X3
Aragorn's Bow X2
Armor
Banner Of The White Tree
Bill The Pony X2
Blade of Gondor
Boromir, Lord of Gondor X2
Calaglin, Elf Of Lórien
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell X4
Elven Bow
Flaming Brand
Frying Pan
Gandalf, The Grey Pilgrim X2
Glamdring
Gwemigil
Hobbit Stealth X2
Hosts of the Last Alliance
No Stranger to the Shadows X2
Ranger's Sword
Sam, Faithful Companion
Swordsman of the Northern Kingdom X3
The Last Alliance of Elves and Men
The Saga of Elendil
Thrarin, Dwarven Smith

Shadow (39):
Isengard Axe X2
Isengard Retainer X4
Isengard Smith X3
Isengard Warrior
Lurtz, Servant of Isengard X2
Lurtz's Battle Cry X2
One Of You Must Do This X2
Orc Commander X2
Orc Overseer
Orthanc Assassin
Orthanc Berserker
Saruman, Keeper Of Isengard
Saruman, Servant Of The Eye
Savagery to Match Their Numbers
Spies of Saruman
Tower Assassin
Troop of Uruk-hai X2
Ulaire Cantea, Lieutenant of Dol Guldur
Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul
Uruk Brood X4
Uruk Rager X4
Wariness


The strategy here is a bit different than you might expect. This deck will go first 95% of the time, and you won't have to suffer having extra burdens that might hurt you. How, do you ask? Read on.

Bid 7 or 8 and go first. Use the Green Dragon's text to get out Sam, and use him to pull Bill The Pony. Play any Fellowship stuff you get and move on. At the first opportunity, throw Frodo at one of your opponent's minions and let him die. Magically, those 7 or 8 burdens you put on Frodo are now gone! Sam can then take over as Ring-bearer, and this Sam is very important, as he can pull out Bill The Pony again after you've left the mountains.

As a lot of the Fellowship stuff in this deck is rather expensive, there is lots of Twilight denial in here. The new Aragorn is killer, which is why there are 3 of him in here to ensure drawing him early. Also, two No Strangers can be devastating to the Shadow Player, especially if Bill is also out.

The rest of this deck is your basic super Fellowship deck. Everyone has a weapon to be put on them, with the exception of Legolas, which is why there are multiples of every companion, save my starting ones. Once I get Glamdring out, I can do even more insane Twilight denial. the 4 Elronds help me cycle my deck and find the cards I need.

As for the Shadow side, it's a mix between Uruks and the new Isengard Orcs; nothing too special. One Of You Must Do This is a fantastic card, as it can often put several wounds on a Fellowship before archery can pick your minions off. I threw in Wariness just in case I can get it in my hand when Frodo decides to stealth one of my Uruks. If that happens, bye-bye Frodo.

After much deliberation, I decided that Emyn Muil was a much better Site 9 than Wastes Of Emyn Muil, as that generally only softened my Orcs up for archery wounds. Emyn Muil is much better, as fierce Uruks are not something you want to mess around with. And to prevent Legolas from annoying you with his volleys of arrows, the common Saruman is in here to make him fight off those Uruks. Very fun and nasty.

I really need another Savagery in here, but one is all I own. Battle Cry is also another extremely powerful card, as it can often be gamebreaking. In my many games using an Uruk deck, Battle Cry has killed off so many companions it's not even funny.

I also threw in Enquea, Cantea and Tower Assassin in here, just as backup minions who can do some really nasty things.

Bib: What happens if your opponent gets a first turn Enquea or Toldea, or both? Thats good bye Sam and Legolas at least, but if you get a bad draw you lose the game. The the Number 1 player in the state lost to the Number 2 player in the State Tourney at site 2 playing that exact way.

Yes, I know there are a lot of things that can go wrong with this tactic, but I'm gonna try it anyway. If I know I'm playing against a Nazgul deck, I'll bid 0 and let them go first. Otherwise, I'll just have to hope that my opponent doesn't pull the random Enquea that's in their deck.

I know in my area, Enquea's are splashed into MANY decks, in a least 7 of 10 decks there are 2 or more.

Inky is used a lot here too, but chances are fairly good that he won't be drawn into the Shadow player's starting hand. And since I kill off Frodo ASAP, I won't have to worry about Inky once I'm past Site 2 (unless of course I get 6 companions out).

I'm planning on using this deck in a tourney tonight, and if it doesn't work, no big deal. The deck is versatile enough that I can play it without bidding high and killing Frodo. The deck doesn't depend upon killing Frodo, but it is just a nice way to bid high without lotsa burdens plaguing you all game.

Thats cool, good luck in your tourney...

I placed first, going 4-0. I'm in the process of writing the report on Decktech, so you can all check it out when it's done.

Just a note for all you Lord of the Rings Fans. There's a new redemption offer for an "Éowyn" card. Supposedly an alternate image card which requires a $10 purchase at one of the participating stores. Not sure about the redeption policy, but it sounds like you get the card from the participating store. This is one cool card. Can't wait until December for the Two Towers to hit theaters.

Check it out at:
Get a Free Éowyn Card .

R'Bolt

just a question since i might get into lord of the rings tcg:

i bought 2 mom starter decks and was wondering if the rares r ne good

here they are:

ulaire nelya, ringwraith in twilight
staff asunder
archer commander
the balrog flame of udun
beneath the mountains
watcher in the water keeper of westgate

secondly, where is the thread where u play a sample game? i really want to learn how to play (the rulebook is funky)

lastly, what is spotting? for example the card "the balrog" reads ...To play, spot a (symbol) Orc...

thx

These 3 are all pretty good cards. They're used in many decks that I see played all the time. There usefulness is really dependent upon what type of Minion deck you decide to build.

Ulaire Nelya, Ringwraith in Twilight
Archer Commander
The Balrog Flame of Udun

I do believe on Decipher's site you can learn how to play a game. I believe they have a quicktime video you can download to learn how to play. I'm not sure but check out Decipher.com in the Lord of the Rings section.

This link should have what you're looking for:
The Lord of the Rings Gameplay Video

With respect to you question about spotting. That refers (especially in the case of the Balrog card you have), that you must first have an Orc in play (deployed first) before you can deploy the Balrog. Without Orcs you cannot play the card given the deployment conditions haven't been met. The common balrog allows you the ability to deploy it without "spotting" an Orc. That card, on the other hand, doesn not allow for multiple deployment of other minions during the same Shadow phase. It works better in minion decks that do not use Orcs.

R'Bolt

The Eowyn card is very interesting for 4 reasons:

1) She is part of the new culture of Rohan, thus we see the new symbol.

2) She has a new ability: Valiant

3) New wording: "unbound". I assume it means "except the ring-bearer"

4) New signets.

I like it a lot.

EDIT: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

NONE of the card games in my city are part of the offer! NONE! NADA! ZILCH! CURSES AND NAUGHTY WORDS!

BOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOOHOO

Someone wil pay for this!

[FACE_CRY]

Well BPJ I'm not sure about what the requirements are to get the card. I believe it requires a $10 purchase and I know my son and I want two of them. I'll see how easy it is to get them and let you know. Perhaps the tourney directors will have extras they can offer to regular gamers. If I can get an extra I'll try and offer it to you.

R'Bolt

Thanks for the kind offer. I am going to get some cards today anyway (to be honest, I haven't even got the RotEL starters yet. Been very busy) And I will mention the promotion to him. He is a great guy and hopefully will apply.

Two Towers info in from the e-mail list:

Alright, I was just able to get you some really good info.

Before I get to that I wanted to give you an update on the packaging that
I
was going to show you last time I emailed. New Line Cinema informed us that
we can't show the packing until October 1... I would also assume that it
would mean the card templates and pretty much anything else visual.

Today's info is about "Loaded" and "Unloaded" keywords

A "Loaded" keyword is one that has a built-in rule behind it, such as Fierce
or Damage +1. An "Unloaded" keyword is one that has no built in function,
it's just that other cards will key off the keyword, such as Ranger or
Twilight.

What I have for you today is a list of all the new Loaded and Unloaded
keywords from The Two Towers expansion. While I can't tell you what the
new
Loaded keywords do yet, I can tell you what they are. Here you go!

Loaded keywords:
Ambush
Ring-bound
Unhasty

Unloaded keywords:
Battleground
Easterling
Ent
Machine
Southron
Valiant
Villager

EDIT:
Some thought on the info...
Ambush, hmmmm maybe they can play during the assignment phase?

Ring-Bound
Particular rules relating to Gollum

Unhasty
Obviously an Ent skill. Can't think what it means though.

Gee, battleground sounds familiar...

Whoa, I made a mistake (everyone will die of shock! )

Ringbound is NOT a Gollum related rule because the new card on site, Faramir, is Ringbound.

Interesting.