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by Bandobras Took
Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: Decks
Topic: "Complete" Hazard Strategy Taxonomy
Replies: 18
Views: 53132

Re: "Complete" Hazard Strategy Taxonomy

Updated Links: Be a great big help!  There are 64 holes to plug (some in pairs).  Write up a deck list, put it in the forum here, and let me know! I suppose there might be a few special vs hero only strategies as well.  As before, please post any suggestions, emendations, or other com...
by Bandobras Took
Tue Jul 24, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: Decks
Topic: "Complete" Resource Strategy Taxonomy
Replies: 41
Views: 92746

Re: "Complete" Resource Strategy Taxonomy

Test post with hopefully updated links: This 'complete' taxonomy is now officially COMPLETE! Version 10.3 Hero: MP: Squat at and Rebuild a :R: ( The Stones ) Hobbits in Dragon-Country ( 1 ) Unexpected Party ( Northeast , around Mordor , Coastal , no starting characters , far east ) King Under the Mo...
by Bandobras Took
Fri Nov 23, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: Dream Cards & Scenarios
Topic: MIDDLE EARTH : THE GREAT WYRMS
Replies: 9
Views: 30057

Vastor's using gccg (with SVN access) for his projects these days.  Great Wyrms is still in development stage, as the finalizing of Firstborn and Durin's Folk have taken a great deal of effort.  More can be found at Vastor's section in the Council of Elrond forums ( www.councilofelrond.org...
by Bandobras Took
Thu May 10, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: Tips & Tricks
Topic: CotT: Webs of Fear and Treachery
Replies: 13
Views: 36502

Just an update:
CoE 124 wrote:6)

When influencing an opponent's resource or character, Webs of Fear and Treachery reduces the opponent's roll to zero. Same applies for the -5 across alignment influencing penalty.
by Bandobras Took
Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: Optional Rules
Topic: [UEP, Proposed] Flies and Spiders Rescue Site
Replies: 8
Views: 17178

So far, it's unanimous, but with very few votes . . .
by Bandobras Took
Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: Optional Rules
Topic: [UEP, Proposed] Flies and Spiders Rescue Site
Replies: 8
Views: 17178

[UEP, Proposed] Flies and Spiders Rescue Site

Name: Flies and Spiders Rescue Site Status: Proposed Proposal maintainer: Bandobras Took Categories: Theme Errata: Playable on a character facing a Spider strike. If the strike is successful, target character is not harmed and is taken prisoner at a Ruins & Lairs or Shadow-Hold . During his untap p...
by Bandobras Took
Sat Aug 06, 2011 2:44 am
Forum: Optional Rules
Topic: [UEP, accepted] Altered conditions for discarding Mode cards
Replies: 21
Views: 35630

Sorry for being unclear; I like the one you've just proposed.
by Bandobras Took
Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: Optional Rules
Topic: [UEP, accepted] Altered conditions for discarding Mode cards
Replies: 21
Views: 35630

That seems acceptable.
by Bandobras Took
Wed May 11, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Rules Questions
Topic: influence attempt and influence check....
Replies: 5
Views: 13071

METW Standard Rules, Influence 9 · Influence Influence is the only way that your characters can directly affect your opponent's resources. During your site phase, one and only one of your characters may tap to attempt to influence away one of your opponent's characters, followers, allies, factions, ...
by Bandobras Took
Tue May 10, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: Rules Questions
Topic: influence attempt and influence check....
Replies: 5
Views: 13071

NetRep 122 wrote:The terms "influence check" and "influence attempt" are not synonymous. In general any card that modifies an attempt will affect whatever dice-roll is made in that attempt. A card that affects a check or roll will only modify checks or rolls of the appropriate type.
by Bandobras Took
Mon May 09, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: Tips & Tricks
Topic: Getting the one ring out as FW Saruman
Replies: 6
Views: 15102

Unique. Saruman specific. Place this card on Saruman if he is in play. If on Saruman, you may tap Saruman's Ring during your end-of-turn phase to take a ring item (other than The One Ring) from your discard pile to your hand. Several FW Specific stage cards have this wording.  It does not say ...
by Bandobras Took
Sat May 07, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Tips & Tricks
Topic: Getting the one ring out as FW Saruman
Replies: 6
Views: 15102

If you'r going with theme, use Wormtongue controlling Theoden, as well as Peath (Dunlendings) and possibly Ugluk.  Starting resources would be Open to the Summons for Wormtongue, Thrall for Theoden, Thrall to play Ugluk, Saruman's Ring to be attached to Saruman as soon as he comes into play, an...
by Bandobras Took
Fri May 06, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: Tips & Tricks
Topic: Getting the one ring out as FW Saruman
Replies: 6
Views: 15102

1) Play 3-deck games.

2) Issue an erratum for Blind to the West, which can cancel any ring test.

3) Here is the best FW Saruman dunk deck I've ever put together.
by Bandobras Took
Tue May 03, 2011 3:46 am
Forum: Rules Questions
Topic: tapped sites....
Replies: 5
Views: 12484

Palantír of Elostirion Card Erratum: This item does not give MPs to a Fallen-Wizard regardless of other cards in play. Palantír of Orthanc Card Erratum: This item does not give MPs to a Fallen-Wizard regardless of other cards in play. ICE issued these errata as part of early efforts to balance the ...
by Bandobras Took
Mon May 02, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Rules Questions
Topic: Color me Blind [White Hand GI symbol on FWs]
Replies: 10
Views: 17341

Any items that state they are playable at Isengard.  Keep in mind that the FW Haven cards as well as the FW haven-making cards (Hidden Haven, Mischief, Chambers) don't allow/remove the ability to play generic items. In your above example, you could play either the hero or minion version of Pala...