Many of us have played several variations on the Black Riders Hobbit deck with Sam, Pippin and Monster Killer Tactics Merry. That only problem with that classic hero lineup is that it lacks the threat control and support of the Spirit sphere. This deck featuring Spirit Merry and the more permanent version of ally Gandalf … Continue reading Deck #41 Gandalf Kicks ASSumptions
Month: February 2018
Deck #40 Noldor Fighting Like Dunedain
The Noldor deck type has been my favorite style for a few months now so my interest was piqued when I saw this variation on the Noldor deck get published on RingsDB. Noldor Fighting Like Dunedain was created and uploaded by user Ryson. First Impressions I've played a good bit of Noldor and I've wished … Continue reading Deck #40 Noldor Fighting Like Dunedain
Deck #39 Even Quicker Ents
Quickbeam has arrived but the biggest splash he's made seems be people joking about running three copies of him in a deck. I haven't seen too many decks featuring him go up on to RingsDB yet. I've made a couple decks with him, but I'm looking forward to exploring his possibilities further. This Ent deck … Continue reading Deck #39 Even Quicker Ents
Deck #38 The Fellowship of the King
I must confess I've never played a one hero deck before. The closest I've come is starting with Fatty Bolger in Escape from Mount Gram. This one-hero deck was submitted for testing by RingsDB user RedSpider. This deck explores the thematic possibility of Frodo not continuing the journey after Rivendell and the Fellowship proceeding without … Continue reading Deck #38 The Fellowship of the King
Deck #37 Dain, King Under the Mountain
There seems to be a dwarf revival! The RingsDB homepage has been dominated by dwarf decks all week! I'm happy to see dwarves get some play again! Maybe the recent errata has been healthy for the dwarves. It's true that they have some very powerful options available that can become overpowered if built "correctly," but … Continue reading Deck #37 Dain, King Under the Mountain
Deck 36 Cheaters Prosper
Today I'll look at a new deck on RingsDB that focuses on getting expensive into play for "free." Cheaters Prosper was created and uploaded to RingsDB by user Denison. The deck contains 40 allies and a few key attachments and events to help get them into play for reduced cost. First Impressions It looks like … Continue reading Deck 36 Cheaters Prosper
Deck #35 Tireless Rangers
This mono Spirit deck was created and published by RingsDB user McDog3. There seems to be a bit of a Vigilant Dunedan craze lately with decks featuring this ally published by TheChad, McDog3 and myself within 24 hours! The deck description is well written and helpful in pointing out several combos and interactions between cards. … Continue reading Deck #35 Tireless Rangers
Deck #34 Adventures of Thorongil: Counsel of the White Wizard
This Doomed deck was created and uploaded to RingsDB by user WingfootRanger. The deck has a thematic focus on Aragorn's adventures in Middle Earth before the events of the LOTR trilogy. First Impressions It's hard to go wrong with Grima! He's really an extremely strong hero for solo play! Erkenbrand is another of my favorites … Continue reading Deck #34 Adventures of Thorongil: Counsel of the White Wizard
LOTR Deck Testing Ground 