multiplayer is almost a whole different game...you know someone should write an article about it.
Generally about 50% of my games are multiplayer and its definitly in sane. Generally one person will be able to get to site 9, but almost always they leave at least one battered bruised and possibly burdened fellowship behind.
it gets really interesting in 4 player, when the move limit goes up to 4
re: the topic at hand, its such an unfeasible situation, I mean even getting 5, anything above a 4 player game is ridiculous, so lets say a 4 player game. first of all the chances are small that all 3 shadow players will be playing moria orcs. though if you could...I
I really don't see why you couldn't have more than 4 out though.
the rule is you can't have more than 4 in your deck, it says nothing about them being player, IMSO.