August 15, 2025, 05:49:32 PM
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« on: August 15, 2025, 05:49:32 PM »
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/discussion to improve on them. The decks are split into free peoples and shadow sides, all interchangeable at 35 cards each. There are some obvious drawbacks in doing it this way, but it is 100% worth it to allow mixing/matching and keeping each game unique and interesting. The idea is to make thematic and fun strategies while maintaining a balance. These are built with physical cards, so any in the $100+ range are not always going to make it in for their high costs and to maintain balance among the decks. I include cards from the Expanded format and rules, but some decks might also fit into other formats. This is one of those decks:
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Gondor Ranger Wounding - Free Peoples (Expanded)
This one is an old-school ranger deck.Starting:
The One Ring, Such a Weight to CarryFrodo, Tired TravellerPippin, Wearer of Black and SilverFaramir, Son of DenethorCompansions:
Aragorn, Guide and Protector (pull with Prancing Pony site)
Mablung, Soldier of GondorMadril, Faramir's AideGondorian Ranger x3
Possessions:
Faramir's Bow x2
Aragorn's Bow x2
Ranger's Bow x2
Events:
New Errand x4
Conditions:
Boromir, My BrotherShadowplay x3
Ancient Roads x4
Citadel of Minas Tirith x2
Gondor Bowmen x2
Hardy GarrisonHenneth Annun x2
Cliffs of Emyn Muil x2
Faramir's Bow, Ithilien Longbow would be better, but they are hard to get a hold of.
There are a lot of new ranger cards that might improve this post-reflections, but the initiative and
shadowplay tricks here work well as is.
I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.
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