Tag Archives: Elves

Deck: Daughters of Númenor (and Valinor)

Posted on September 5, 2014 by

One of the nice things about the less difficult scenarios is that they give us a chance to try out unique decks. While it is fun to play top-tier decks, sometimes it is good to mix things up, and play a more … Continue reading →

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Deck: Haldir the Hunter

Posted on August 25, 2014 by

GenCon is one of those experiences that is so massive, so overwhelming, that it takes a bit of time to recover and adjust to the day-to-day routine of life. Now that I’ve finally had a chance to settle in and take stock … Continue reading →

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Illuminating the Long Dark

Posted on June 24, 2013 by

Another enjoyable game on OCTGN with Derek (aka shipwreck). Aragorn had fully transformed into Voltron by the end of the quest. Check out Derek’s guest article over at Master of Lore which features this very deck.

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Deck: The Grey Company Defends Gondor

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

The idea for this deck comes from a recent OCTGN game with Derek (aka Shipprekk) of The Last Ship. The central idea that he came up with is to attach Steward of Gondor and Gondorian Shield to Elrohir. When paired … Continue reading →

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Deck: Magali Tribute

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

Inspired by the interview with artist Magali Villeneuve in the latest episode of Cardboard of the Rings, I have decided to build a deck consisting solely of cards which feature her art. When I first sat down to create this … Continue reading →

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Poll Results: Favorite Deck Archetype

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

The poll for favorite deck archetype is closed and the votes have been tallied. With 110 total votes, this poll gives us a pretty good idea of the overall popularity of the various archetypes among readers. With a large card … Continue reading →

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Deck: Masters of the Forest

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

“Yes, they are elves,” Legolas said. “and they say that you breathe so loud they could shoot you in the dark.” Sam hastily covered his mouth. The latest hero in the Against the Shadow cycle, Mirlonde, has an interesting ability … Continue reading →

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