Meet The Heroes Of Fantasy Flight’s Journeys In Middle-Earth
March 14, 2019 by brennon
Fantasy Flight Games has been talking more about the different heroes you'll get to play as when you delve into The Lord Of The Rings: Journeys In Middle-earth.
There are six unique heroes available in the core box for the game, some of whom are famous faces whilst others are new to the histories of Middle-earth. Each of them has their own approaches to solving problems and your choice of hero will change how your adventures on the tabletop unfold.
Each of the different heroes starts with their own array of cards for the character but also for the role that they choose to fulfil. Aragorn, for example, makes a good Pathfinder with abilities and skills which synergises with that BUT you don't have to follow these 'preferred' roles and could switch things up to create new and interesting combinations.
Aragorn is a strategist and a planner, preparing for life in the wilds but he is also adept at getting stuck into combat too, able to cut down the servants of the Dark Lord when needed. I love that they even included his title of Thorongil, a name he used to go under when he was younger and served alongside the Rohirrim and such.
Keen-Eyed Elf
As well as a familiar face in Aragorn, we also have Legolas, Prince Of Mirkwood.
Legolas is quick and deadly, able to strike true and support his allies from further away thanks to his ability with a bow. He can also draw on his immortality to make himself a better shot or if needed, rest up and recuperate on the road, ready to carry on the fight.
A Beautiful Melody
One of the new additions to the cast is Elena, an Elven Musician who is able to bring her mystical tunes to the tabletop, aiding her friends and keeping them in the fight or keep the enemy at bay.
I know some people have already talked about the miniatures and said they don't like them but I think they've done a great job on these. I really like each of the heroes we've seen so far and the Monsters and Orcs that were previewed previously have a nice aesthetic too.
I can't wait for this game. This is no doubt going to cost a pretty penny so I will wait for the reviews before blinding pre-ordering this but if it hits the spot, I will be snapping it up. With it viable for solo play I'll be able to tell my own stories in Middle-earth without having to have my friends always around the tabletop.
What do you think?
"I love that they even included his title of Thorongil..."
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I don’t think the miniatures or the artwork is anything that good to write home about…. plus it is 100USD… for board game. The game mat they have is also a bit to pricey for my taste but at least that looks really cool. https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2019/1/11/the-road-goes-ever-on-and-on-1/
Alas, I disagree. I think the artwork is superb. The Lord of the Rings LCG has some of the most beautiful artwork I’ve ever seen in a game – yes, it can be hit and miss at times but I think they always managed to capture the spirit of Middle-earth, especially from the books. The miniatures have a bit more of a generic feel to them for sure but the key thing is that the presentation of them IF they look like they do in the renders makes them really easy to paint (nice compartmentalisation of the different areas of… Read more »
I wont argue on the artwork there simply because taste is a personal thing and the world would be a dull place if we all would only like the same are. Each to their own as you say. But with the miniatures. I’ve got the Fallout boardgame and those mini have the same “style and finish” and they don’t look really that great. They are somewhere in between game token, mini and caricature IMHO. What I couldn’t really get a grip of: is the app mandatory? if yes, then it’s an even harder pass for me. App support can add… Read more »
As far as I can tell, the app is mandatory. But, remember every game has a shelf life and will die eventually. Just because the game is app-assisted doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pick it up because at some point it won’t work. People are carrying more and more mobile devices around with them right now and the likelihood is that the app will be running for a long time (at least long enough for you to enjoy and explore the game as much as you can)- be it this game or something like Mansions Of Madness etc, Star Wars: Imperial… Read more »
Shelf life isn’t what I’m talking about. But every other game can be brought from the attic back to the table and is ready to go. But for every old technology-assisted game you will have to take a lot more steps to get it going again. Like old miniature games. The company that made them may be gone, the figures a rarity but as long as you have the rulebook and enough miniatures for two you can play on and on… but if you need an app that doesn’t work any more or nobody has cared to carry over to… Read more »
Many (most?) people know the movies and also know the GW Middle Earth figures. That is the look they are expecting and when it does not show up in that way, they dislike the offering. You can see this in various forums. There are many who looking to get the GW miniatures to proxy them in the game. While the art may be from the LotR LCG, that is not the target audience for this game. The cost plus the general “meh” of the figures and art in many people’s opinion will make it a pass. My personal opinion, I… Read more »
Yeah, I’m excited about it, but not stupid – with a game this big I’m going to be watching out for reviews. I nearly got Discover only to find it was pretty sub-standard…so, will be seeing what others say since this is a franchise I love a lot.
It will have to be good fun to move Gloomhaven for me…even if it is LotR.
Art work is good and sculpts are rather good but I agree with Sundancer that 100USD is high price for a boardgame.
Nice.
I really like it. A big Tolkien fan wont mind splurging on this.