The Last Homely House
Middle-Earth => Lothlórien => Expanded => Topic started by: wrigh516 on September 16, 2025, 07:58:59 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] [Gollum] Hobbit Ring-Bound - Free Peoples (Expanded)
This is the typical Smeagol, Simple Stoor / Deagol and Ring-Bound Hobbit deck fitted for 36 cards.
Starting:
The One Ring, Such a Weight to Carry
Frodo, Weary From the Journey
Sam, Great Elf Warrior
Bilbo, Aged Ring-Bearer
Smeagol, Simple Stoor
Followers:
Deagol, Fateful Finder x4
Daddy Twofoot, Next-Door Neighbor
Frodo Gamgee, Son of Samwise
The Gaffer, Master Gardener
Possessions:
Sting, Weapon of Heritage x2
Hobbit Sword x2
Events:
Hope is Kindled x4
A Promise x4
Community Living x3
No Visitors x4
Naked Waste x3
Conditions:
Herbs and Stewed Rabbit x3
Prized Lagan
I'm aware that The One Ring, The Great Ring would be better. I shy away from it for this collection.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.