Då har det gått ungefär två och ett halvt år sedan tråden skapades, och över ett år sedan förra inlägget. Vågar man sig på att återuppliva den?
Det har i alla fall hänt ganska mycket på spelfronten de senaste åren, så spelet verkar hålla igång trots avsaknaden av nya filmer. För er som är intresserade, och kanske inte så jätteinsatta, så tänkte jag gå igenom nyheterna lite.
Först och främst har det släppts en del nya regelböcker, t.ex:
Khazad-Dûm - From the noble king Durin and the stoic Dwarves of his household, to the vicious Moria Goblins and the terrifying Dragon, this book is essential for ALL gamers of The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game. It contains the full history of the Dwarves, Bestiary, Tactics and Scenarios. But the most important feature are brand new rules for fighting underground. You will need to know these to further expand your gaming strategys for The Lord of the Rings.
Mordor - In the land of Mordor, dread forces gather, ready at Sauron's command to invade and destroy the lands of the Free peoples. Orcs and trolls mass at the Black Gate, Shelob and Uruk-hai guard the secret pass, while the Nazgul and the mysterious Black Numenoreans march from the fortress of Minas Morgul. This 72-page The Lord of The Rings Sourcebook, contains all of the rules and information you need to field a force from Mordor; as well as detailed background information, hobby advice, accompanying artwork and 'Eavy Metal showcase.
Harad - This Sourcebook is an invaluable guide to collecting, modelling and gaming with the cruel men of Harad using Games Workshop's The Lord of the Rings miniatures. Within these pages you will find essential rules, information and inspiration to bring the battles of Middle-earth to your own tabletop.
A Shadow in the East - In the East, armies of warriors prepare to march upon the Free People of Middle-earth. These are the Easterlings and the Variags of Khand - evil men who have sworn allegiance to the Dark Lord. They are led by Khamul, one of the nine Ringwraiths and beside deadly Easterling phalanxes, advance scores of formidable Khandish charioteers.
The Ruin of Arnor - This Sourcebook, provides a guide to the armies that battle for supremacy amongst the ruin of Arnor, from the Grey Company, the bold soldiers of Arnor, the defenders of the Shire through to the malignant forces of Arnor. There are also six scenarios that follow the story of Arnor's fall and the rise of Aragorn. Defend the city of Fornost against the legions of the Witch-king, and hunt Trolls and Orcs through the wilds of Rhudaur!
Förutom ovanstående regelböcker så har det även lanserats ett helt nytt spelsätt, War of the Ring, där fokusen ligger på de riktigt stora slagen. Även om det går att spela stora slag med de vanliga reglerna så är de först och främst anpassade för mindre strider.
War of the Ring - This 328-page book is a full colour rules manual for War of The Ring. Packed with inspiring pictures, both standard and historical scenarios, hobby advice, extensive profiles and army organisation for every model in the range, and all the rules you'll need to play out massive legendary battles in Middle-earth. This is the ultimate guide and essential purchase for playing games of War of The Ring.
Förutom regler så har det även lanserats en massa nya modeller. Något som kanske är av särskilt intresse är att att man har namngett och designat om de flesta av Ringvåldnaderna, och gett dem lite mer personlighet. Förutom Häxmästaren så finns följande:
The Dark Marshal - In the centuries since the Dark Marshal and his fellow kings became Ringwraiths, he has become even more sadistic and malicious. The most black-hearted and unrelentingly cruel of all the Nazgul, his name is a byword for misery and death. Where the Dark Marshal passes, Evil creatures fight harder, fearful of their lives whilst Good warriors feel the icy touch of death upon their hearts.
The Shadow Lord - The Shadow Lord was once the king of a small and insignificant kingdom. When Sauron offered him one of the Nine Rings, the promise of its power proved irresistible. Now, his physical being all but gone, and his will enslaved to Sauron, the Shadow Lord wears his dark pride like a cloak, blotting the sun from the sky and dimming the sight of his foes.
The Tainted - Where the other Nazgul were slowly swallowed by the taint of their rings, the Tainted gave himself wholly and willingly to Sauron. Now all natural things rebel in his presence, vegetation withers, animals sicken and bold warriors cower. He is an abomination whose merest presence is poison to life, honour and hope.
The Undying - The Undying has endured long where others have fallen. He is said to be the oldest of the Ringwraiths, and the last to succumb to the wasting influences of the Rings of Power. Through an obsessive mastery of evil magics, the Undying has learnt to draw sustenance from the magics of others, fortifying himself with the magical energy that flows around him.
Khamûl the Easterling - Lieutenant of Dol Guldur, Khamul is second amongst the Ringwraiths, a dark terror clad in an impenetrable shroud of cloth and armour. The knowledge of how he came into the service of The Lord of The Rings has long been lost, though a few of the Wise believe that he once ruled a land beyond Mordor's eastern boundaries.
Och slutligen tänkte jag bara tipsa lite om framtida släpp, som Galadhrim som får en massa nytt i slutet av juni.
Warriors & Knights
Haldir & Rúmil
Det blev ett ganska långt inlägg, men jag hoppas att det finns någon som fortfarande är intresserad.