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Articles done for: Goblin Swarms, Guard Commander, Frodo's Bedroom, Rivendell Valley, Rivendell Waterfall and Midgewater Moors.

[Eukalyptus]

Regarding Goblin Swarms: it can encourage a double move? Imo the exact opposite is the case. When I play a big minion that gets stacked, what exactly encourages me to double to face it again? In conjunction with Armory and Relics, this is all but „Yay, Daddy! Can I do it again? Please!"

Also, weak vs. condition removal of any kind, including Vilya. Strong vs Wingfoot, as there are less/no targets to wound (further discouraging a double).

[Phallen Cassidy]

Usually, having to replay a minion is worse than having it on the table for free. Except Goblin Runner and Goblin Scavengers (obvious exceptions), I'd agree with Dictionary.

[Eukalyptus]

Hand extention (aka card advantage) is THE best thing in a card game. I don‘t understand how that can be interpreted negatively.

[Phallen Cassidy]

•When you double and minions are on the table, you will have to face them again the next site
•When you single move and minions get stacked on Goblin Swarms, you may have to face them again the next site
•When you double move and minions get stacked on Goblin Swarms, you may have to face them again the next site

There's no difference between facing a stacked minion this turn or next, but a fairly large difference (especially when that minion costs 4+ twilight) between your opponent having a minion out for free or paying its cost again. Unless the Shadow player gains more from playing the minion than from having it in play (When you play... effects, refreshed vitality against archery, etc.), you can get manage a double easier when the Shadow player clears the table on your behalf. It isn't as ideal as simply discarding all minions, of course, but that's the point of Goblin Swarms. At least, that's been my experience in moving - I've been wrong before!

[Dictionary]

I expanded that paragraph somewhat. I do think replaying can be an issue, but not so much for the classic swarm setup with armories etc. due to all the replay bonuses as mentioned. I don't really mind it (As the opponent) when bigger dudes stack, but stacked Runners are terrifying.

I'm reluctant to put condition discard as a weakness. I used to do it a lot, but it felt redundant as it applies to every condition. Vilya is a good point though, as it kills the stacked cards between bounces. Added it and the anti-regroup point.

[Eukalyptus]

In this specific example, stacking has way more pros than cons. Besides, stacking something big like Host of Moria LotU has extreme replay value. Otherwise, let‘s be honest, other bigger Moria minions are seldomly stacked or even played, besides Archer Commander, Guard Commander and Moria Archer Troop.

As the articles are directed towards (somewhat competetive) constructed play, this should be the focus on the cards.

[Dictionary]

Okay, I've rewritten that paragraph with a different tone and more detail based on this discussion. I think it looks better now, let me know what you think.

As the articles are directed towards (somewhat competetive) constructed play, this should be the focus on the cards.

That's true, although lesser cards might need to be given the benefit of a doubt in my opinion. This is a very popular card though, so I agree that we should do it justice.

[Dictionary]

Ravage the Defeated, Dwarrowdelf Chamber, Uruk Camp, Galadriel's Glade, Westfarthing and Curse From Mordor. I also found a couple of Fellowship cards that I forgot to cross-off previously. We're not too far from the end of set 1 folks!

EDIT: Uruk-hai Berserker, Journey Into Danger, Bitter Hatred, White Mountains.

[Dictionary]

Breeding Pit, Shire Lookout Point, Goblin Scavengers, Morgul Hunter and Drawn to Its Power*

[Eukalyptus]

Okay, I've rewritten that paragraph with a different tone and more detail based on this discussion. I think it looks better now, let me know what you think.

As the articles are directed towards (somewhat competetive) constructed play, this should be the focus on the cards.

That's true, although lesser cards might need to be given the benefit of a doubt in my opinion. This is a very popular card though, so I agree that we should do it justice.

 

[Dictionary]

Merry, Friend to Sam; Bree Gate; Tower Lieutenant; Green Dragon Inn*; Dimrill Dale and Return to Its Master.

[Legion]

Breeding Pit...

You linked my deck! Thanks!

[Dictionary]

You linked my deck! Thanks!

No problem You've got some beautiful analysis of the card there, much better than what I could describe for the card generally.

Curunir, Wariness, Uruk Shaman

[Dictionary]

Spies of Saruman, Uruk Brood, Hobbit Farmer, Rivendell Waterfall and The Ring's Oppression.

My analysis of The Ring's Oppression is extremely critical. I cannot think of anything good to say about this card, and its inclusion in a deck feels more like it would be a detriment to the player than bring any real value to the table. I would nominate it for The Worst Rare, were it not for the fact that it's a Common. Let me know if I'm wrong