Brokeness Contest ( Movie vs. Standard )

[leokula]

Anyone have thoughts on Relics of Moria (when combined with Goblin Scimitar and Goblin Armory)?

It's a powerful combo, but I don't think it's broken. That's one card I wish was not on the x-list for movie block. But then my play-group and I don't abide by the x-list anyway... So I use this card in my moria deck, but I do sometimes feel a little guilty.

It's utterly broken LOL Moria can win games very easily without it, what say with 4 of it.

[Ringbearer]

Its basically becoming an extention to your hand by 4 cards. The problem with Relics is that it continuous pulls scimitars. In the end it can add up to 2 pool and a card per scimitar. Its utter sick when you face relics with 4 armories and 4 scimitars.

[ramolnar]

Relics of Moria is overpowered and should be banned, but I wouldn't count it as broken. Even though I'd play it in Firebomb decks, it doesn't automatically win games, and it's not negative play experience (NPE). You can still beat Moria, by removing conditions, pumping the ringbearer, defender+, and PATHS. Also, playing Moria restricts the fellowship - you can't play a slow deck that holds events, like Servant of the Secret Fire, because the Shadow wants to cycle cards.

If Goblin Armory didn't add twilight, Relics would be acceptable: "pay 2 to draw a card and get a +2 strength." That's strong but not bad. Once we get to free cards, or adding 1-2 and getting the card, then we have problems.
The Free Peoples equivalent is Aggression, as vastly undercosted card draw. That card is also justly banned.