The Last Homely House
Middle-Earth => Lothlórien => Expanded => Topic started by: wrigh516 on August 15, 2025, 07:15:07 PM
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As the physical cards are getting harder to find these days, I gathered a large physical collection of common and nostalgic decks to play with family and friends as a pre-built game. I'm posting these decks as a reference and for feedback.
The decks are split into free peoples and shadow sides, all interchangeable at 35 (36 as I added more cycling and discard decks) cards each. There are some obvious drawbacks to doing it this way, but it is 100% worth it to allow mixing/matching. It allows enough combinations to keep each game unique and interesting. The idea is to have thematic and fun strategies while maintaining a balance. These are built with physical cards, so any in the $150+ range are not always going to make it in due to the costs and to maintain balance among the decks. I follow the Expanded format and rules before errata, but some decks might also fit into other formats. This is one of those decks:
[Shire][Gondor] Gondor Ranger Beatdown - Free Peoples (Expanded)
A weaker choke deck that I slapped together with old cards I had lying around.
Starting:
The One Ring, Such a Weight to Carry
Frodo, Weary From the Journey
Faramir, Captain of Gondor
Ranger of Ithilien
Companions:
Gondorian Ranger x4
Possessions:
Faramir's Cloak
Boromir, My Brother
Gondorian Blade x3
Flaming Brand
Hobbit Sword
Events:
Swordsman of the Northern Kingdom x4
War and Valor x4
While We Yet Live x4
Concealment x4
Conditions:
Ancient Roads x4
Invigorated x2
The Tale of the Great Ring
Strategy:
Use Prancying Pony to get and keep 3 rangers out as soon as possible. This is so Ancient Roads goes into effect.
If you've ever wondered what a pure event deck would look like, it's this, and it isn't spectacular.
One card that I have considered adding is No Stranger to the Shadows.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.