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August 15, 2025, 08:53:00 PM
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Dwarven Choke - Free Peoples (Expanded)
« on: August 15, 2025, 08:53:00 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.
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:

[Dwarven] Dwarven Choke - Free Peoples (Expanded)
This is a classic Dwarven choke.

Starting:
The One Ring, The Ring of Rings
Gimli, Bearer of Grudges
Linnar, Dwarven Lord
Durin III, Dwarven Lord

Allies:
Thrarin, Dwarven Smith

Possessions:
Ring of Fury
Ring of Retribution
Ring of Guile
Gimli's Helm
Dwarven Axe x3
Hand Axe x3
Dwarven Bracers x3
Belt of Erebor x3

Events:
Delving x3
Axe Strike x4
Sharp Defense x4

Conditions:
Dark Ways x2
Till Durin Wakes Again x2
Proud and Able x2


Strategy:
It is a simple yet effective strategy.  Ring of Fury goes on Gimli, and the rest is simple.  The point is to choke twilight.

I would love to hear any feedback/suggestions.
« Last Edit: March 20, 2026, 06:57:05 PM by wrigh516 »