NinjaDorg’s LOTR: LCG The Hills of Emyn Muil Review

SPOILER WARNING – this review contains a whole bunch of spoilers. My expectations have been somewhat managed (i.e. lowered) by the expansion packs so far, with some middling heroes and player cards of dubious use, but there are some good player cards in this set, and appropriate to the scenario too.  Gildor almost feels like a hero all of his own, there are some other cool allies – horseys! – and the Rohan theme continues to be the clear favourite of the Mirkwood cycle. But Brand, Son of Bain, is the new Hero in The Hills of Emyn Muil and... View Article

The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game – Keen Eyes in the Emyn Muil

Original article here: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=2690 They are good folk, the Bardings. The grandson of Bard the Bowman rules them, Brand son of Bain son of Bard. He is a strong king, and his realm now reaches far south and east of Esgaroth.    –J. R. R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the RingAs the heroes of Middle-earth begin to scour The Hills of Emyn Muil for recent signs of Gollum’s passage, they gain the benefit of a keen-eyed new companion. The Hills of Emyn Muil, the fourth Adventure Pack in the Shadows of Mirkwood cycle for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, introduces an exciting new hero who... View Article

The Lord of the Rings: LCG – The Hills of Emyn Muil preview

Original article here: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=2659 Goblins don’t care who they catch, as long as it is done smart and secret, and the prisoners are not able to defend themselves.    –J.R.R. Tolkien, The HobbitSoon, the heroes of Middle-earth will arrive at The Hills of Emyn Muil, the fourth Adventure Pack for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. Amid the barren slopes and stones of Emyn Muil, Gollum’s trail grows cold, and the heroes must explore the craggy terrain for fresh signs.Hillsides full of hidden threatsIn The Hills of Emyn Muil, your fellowship must cover a lot of ground and must do so quickly. The... View Article

Sacrifices in The Hills of Emyn Muil

New update from FFG here: http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=2645 “I am Aragorn son of Arathorn; and if by life or death I can save you, I will.”   –Aragorn, The Fellowship of the RingOne of the traits that most distinguishes Tolkien’s noblest heroes and holds them firmly in our minds is their willingness to make sacrifices. In addition to Aragorn’s oath, Tolkien gave us several stunning examples of individuals becoming heroes through their actions. Gandalf buys the Fellowship time to flee the Balrog. Boromir redeems himself by racing to protect Merry and Pippin at the cost of his life. The armies massed at Minas... View Article