@@WatchItPlayed you've come a long way! Not that these were bad at all, it's just amazing looking at these old ones and seeing the difference. You very quickly became THE youtuber to watch for games rules, congratulations and thank you
As a long time Arkham LCG, and more recently Marvel LCG, fan, I've finally broken and decided to buy into LotR LCG. Lo and behold, Watch It Played has me covered from over a full decade ago. Thanks again for all your contributions to the hobby over the years!
@@WatchItPlayed 11 years later, and still going strong. We thank you for taking the time to look through all the manuals (Good and bad ones), and making these exstremly well made and easy to understand videoes. You are not allowed to go on pension, ever (Sorry ;) )
I picked up the 2022 core set exactly 11 years to the day after this video was posted, and it's still by far the easiest-to-understand series on this fantastic game. You, sir- you are a hero to the hobby of tabletop gaming.
I just did the same, and I must say it's so impressive to find a decade old video on YT that still holds up the way this does. Learning a new game is always a struggle for me, but with this series I think I'll be playing and having fun in no time!
I haven't played this game in a long time and decided to bring it out. So this is the first place I came. Watched the whole series again to refresh my memory. Thanks Rodney! Great job as always!
Bought this game about 6 months ago. Have been intimidated by the sheer scope of it, but dang it Randy, you make this seem easy. Watching this, excited to pull it out and learn this weekend. Thanks Randy!
Just wanted to let you know that after watching this series multiple times, I was convinced into purchasing this game. I have been a huge fan of it ever since. I've played Magic for a long time, but I love this game so much because its cooperative. I also appreciate not having to buy boosters and deal with the competitive metagame. Thank you for introducing me to a game I now love!
I purchased the game yesterday. I realy like how you start with the instructions and making people feel comfortable with the basics! looking forward to watch your other videos, cheers from germany.
Amazon had the core sets at less then $18 with free shipping about a year ago...ended up purchasing 3 sets. Watched all your videos on the game and tried the first level 1 quest with a tactics deck. Failed badly...so I tried a few more games and just couldn't get it! Put the game up on a shelf and haven't touched it again till just now! xP Played the same scenario with the leadership deck and just blew through 3 easy wins on the first quest. I LOVE tactics on paper...I like smashing things in the face in my card games hehe...but it's so dang tricky to get mono tactics to work with the lack of willpower. Anyhow...no idea why I'm sharing this xP. Thanks for the videos man...they've been so much help to me! Glad I found this game again! Having a blast with it lately :D
I watched this when it was new like a decade ago, just getting into board games and I loved it, but I was so late to the party with this game that I just couldn't get into it. Now, I have a chance to get the revised rules set and subsequent releases and I am thrilled to be able to watch this again and get a leg up on the rules with an example of play thrown in. I have been such a fan of this channel for so long, that it really influenced how I tried to play games with my own kids! Thanks Rodney, even if you never see this, I really appreciate the videos and family nature of the channel as a whole.
Hi Joe, I do my best to catch all comments, even on the older videos (was travelling, so this reply is delayed), but so appreciate the kind words and to hear that you're diving into the new edition - happy adventuring, and thanks for being with us all this time!
There is a LOT going on there, so that's perfectly normal. We have a full play through as well, which might further help to clarify the rules and concepts. Happy adventuring!
This is such a pleasant surprise to watch. I’m a big fan of the channel and I just came to learn to play, but I didn’t realize it was so old, I don’t mind at all though this was such fun.
Watched this to learn the game back in 2011/2012 when I started playing, I own every set released now and play this game a lot. I still arrange my cards like you did in these videos, thanks man, great videos!
All my card players have grown up and left the house (and my wife doesn't play), so I've been searching for solitaire options. So glad I found this video as I read and re-read the instructions, struggled through numerous step-by-step hands. Maybe I was too impatient, but this video helps explain A LOT that isn't clear in the manual. Well done!
Hey Russ, that's so nice to hear. I'm glad it was helpful and I hope you have a fantastic time playing. We also have a play through if you think that might help solidify anything you're uncertain of. Happy adventuring!
I LOVE the fact that the illustration are not taken from the movies, but originally drawn from the books description. No more Orlando Bloom Faced Legolas!
With revision two for this game out for sell now, I figured I search TH-cam and see what the game was like, and sure enough our most loved tutorial and game information channel has the answers for us once again (and for the hundredth+ time). Thank You. !!! 2011 wow this is old.. I would not had guessed this was 10 years ago... you have not changed a bit. Proof board games = Eternal Youth!!!
I purchased this a while back as I have an interest in LOTR product (my license plate even reads FRODO). But after watching one video by a well known game reviewer I set it down as it looked far too complex. He made the strategy portion look arduous and slow. However I just now looked into videos and found this very old one and since you have a way of simplifying the hardest games I decided I will drag it out and attempt a solo game. Sometimes the teacher makes all the difference between fail and success!
Very glad to have found this! Always liked the idea of warhammer and the table game but the idea of all that math and set building is intimidating. The world of lord of the rings has always been a favorite.
I wasn't convinced at first by LOTR : LCG, but after seeing your series, I think I'll buy it soon. It was a very fun series, and I hope there'll be a part 2 with one of the new extensions :)
I've been watching your videos for quite some time! I finally picked up this game and it's amazing to see how far this channel has come in 5 years. Thanks for creating such high quality content for so long!
Thanks Rodney for the Lord of the Rings tutorial. I'm a veteran gamer, but I was still having a hard time grasping the mechanics of the game. I sought help through Reddit and did not receive any useful responses. I found your videos after searching online and I was able to fill in the missing gaps in my knowledge of the rules. I played my first solo game and loved it! I introduced it to my girlfriend and she enjoys it as well.
Your channel was posted on reddit this morning. Just having a quick look I came across this series which is perfect because I bought LoTR LCG last night. Look forward to watching this and your other series, it's so much easier to get to grips with a game after reading the rules if you can see it being played. Keep up the good work.
Wow, I have spent some serious time going over these rules and watching videos today to try to learn to play. Though I have the remaining 4 videos to finish watching out of the 13 in the series, I would just like to say thank you so much, Rodney. Your videos are the best of the bunch and you've made sense of what I thought were confusing rules. Entertaining, clear, and a perfect pace. I'm doing something that I don't do lightly, and that's give you a like to every one and subscribe to your channel. Thanks again!
+SilentlyGaming Thank you so much for the kind words - I'm very excited to hear that the video were a help. I hope you'll be playing and enjoying the game soon!
This is a old video but that does not matter it is honestly the best tutorial video for this game . At first when I got the game I did not understand it now after watching your videos I understand how to play . Quick question will you ever make more vids on this series or are you done with it ?
Thanks so much Adwoj, this is very nice feedback to receive! I don't tend to re-visit games, as I want to cover as many different games as possible on the channel.
I just picked this up...a bit late, I know. Thank you so much for making this series of videos. I watched and was able to play immediately. Your instructional videos are fantastic! Thanks for what you do!
Always my go to on how to play or to watch it played, ty so much for your playthroughs. Ive bought many games based off of your playthroughs and tutorials. very appreciated!
Just wanted to add a quick "thank you" for this series. I got this game for Christmas, read the rules and then played it... poorly. I didn't understand the rules well, and I kept getting things wrong and had to look up rules constantly, even though I had also watched the official FFG videos. So, I watched your series and by the end I understood how to play and picked up some strategies as well. Thanks a lot. Now if you could just do series about how to get my wife to play the game with me.... :)
Ha so funny to see an old video of yours Rodney. Your excellent presentation skills were already there, but clearly the quality of the video production has massively increased since. The video is still very helpful!
Great stuff! I bought the game (did not receive it yet) for my 8 year old daughter (as well as for myself, of course). Searched TH-cam just to find some information about the ruled and gameplay... I came across a few videos and then, I saw yours. Had fun watching the videos, learned a lot, even laughed sometimes :) Many thanks and keep it up!
I wasn't excited about a card game all that much, but this looks like it could be fun. Not at all what I expected! Now I'm looking forward to seeing it -- ahem -- WATCHING it played.
I actually just got this game the other day. After reading the rule book and watching the tutorial videos from Fantasy Flight Games website, I was still a little confused. So thank you for covering how this game is played. I really, really appreciate it. Also, I watched the "Let's Play Mansions of Madness" videos in your other channel. It made me want to get the game...badly. :D
Great video. Great presentation style and very clear to understand. I've spent a few days slowly examining the game. I'm going to watch part 2 and then hopefully try a solo game.
Thank you so very much for this. It's so hard to find a tutorial video that is clear and geared for solo play. I've been debating whether to get this but now that I've seen you video, I will! Do you think you'll ever do an Arkham Horror video?
Very glad you found it helpful. I will eventually do Arkahm Horror, but no plans just yet. Hopefully we'll cover some other games you'll enjoy in the meantime though :)
I just bought a used 2nd edition version for under $30 with shipping and tax on Noble Knight Games (I believe the same edition you're using here). I love MTG but it's such a money suck! As a massive LOTR fan, I'm pretty excited about this. Thanks for the tutorials 🙏
Not having to chase random cards is certainly one of the benefits of this style of game (while still giving you the deck building and card play elements!)
Greetings from Brazil! Great video and great playthrough! I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work!! If I may say so, how about a Watch it Played for a Game of Thrones LCG or even Mage Wars? That would be cool!!
Just another great great video as usual in wacthed it played channel. Thanks a lot Rodney! I You are one of the best in explanation of the rules in board games :). I love your channel :D.
hey Rodney, I know this video is around 6 years old, and when you made this video I bought this game because of you, and I still enjoy playing whenever I can, My question is do you and Pep play this game still?
Hey Ryan, glad to see you enjoyed the video. I should warn you, I wouldn't assess anything on how often I get to play games (my schedule with the show often means I'm not playing games as frequently as my interest in them allows). Let's put it this way, I still buy product for the game, for when I do get some downtime.
Thank you so much Rodney for these vids. When I started watching I had NO IDEA how to play this game now I think I could pull it off against another player.
Hallo Rodney! I really appreciate your videos, in particular the "how to play", you are able to make every game very easy. Thanks!!! I have a question for you: could you please tell me what games are you showing in the first seconds of the video?
+Master1978ge Mansions Of Madness, Wrath of Ashardalon, Small World and Space Hulk. You will find these games on our channel as well (check our playlists). Cheers!
I don't think I've seen one of your videos this far back; interesting to see how far it's come. Any chance of revisiting the game as a lot has changed in the past 3-4 years?
***** I hear that. Too many games, not enough time. I've been considering making videos simply because this show is the only one I've found with an adequate level of depth on the front end. There's definitely a need for these! Keep it up!
Oh wow!!! You did a teach on this! I just saw the new game and learned about the old one. I think it's very cool they're making them compatible. I have been so tempted to put this game on my wishlist...it just seems there's a lot of components to buy! @_@ But we both love, love, LOVE LOTR!!! Sam's our favorite.
Great intro, thanks! I had randomly browser a half dozen other LotR LCG videos and was confused .. really wanted to knjow how to break down the cards, which ones are mix and matchable and so on .. you got right to the point quick. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the kind words Jeff. This was one of our older series, and you'll be happy to know that as time went on, we've gotten even a bit more concise in our delivery to get you the information you need.
Thanks so much for the video. I just bought this game and I already know most of the rules! It's going to be a fun Christmas XD I hope you can do more games that are solo playerable. I can't really find somebody to play with me so that's why I choose to buy Lord of Rings because many people say it's good for solo.
Hi Rodney, thanks to your series, I was able to complete my first game. I played the initial scenario, Passage Through Mirkwood, using the lore set. What a slaughter!!! I only managed to get 2 progress tokens on the main quest, 1A, for the entire game, until my threat level reached a mortal level of 50. This game is tough!!! I have a question about a treachery card I came across, Caught in a Web, when revealed, it attaches to one of your heroes, causes your hero to exhaust, and they can't ready unless paying 2 resources. Does this effect last indefinitely? That was so bad. I mean, let's be honest, ultimately it wasn't going to matter much, as I felt like I had no chance. I'm going to try again using a different set. Perhaps the tactics sphere of influence, which you used during your video series.
Caught in a Web is tough! You played that right. And you're also right: the game can be challenging, but I think you'll find you get better as you play. All the best :)
Hey Rodney, I love the channel! Your reviews are some of the best out there. I have a question. Are you a fan of the Tolkien universe and, if so, how accurate are the cards and their flavor texts to the actual literature?
I am a fan of that universe, but I wouldn't say that I am a rabid fan. I've read the books, including the ones not part of the movie series, but I haven't studied the material closely enough to say I could assess how accurate the flavour text is. Much is from the books I think. Feels right to me.
***** Hi, me again, I have been playing this game and I have a question and I was wondering if you could help me out with it please? On the hero card Aragorn, it says after he commits to a quest I can spend one resource token to ready him. If I choose to do this do you know if I still use his willpower points while resolving the quest please? Many thanks Rob
Score! "Your order of Lord of the Rings: The Card Game has been shipped". I can't wait for it to get here. BTW I hear arrrr when you say card but your "aboots" crack me up lol.
Watch It Played yes it did massivly i also watched your videos when i got d&d wrath of ashardalon it helped me just as much thanks for the great videos.
Watch It Played ive only just started getting into board games like these can you recommend any good 1 player games that would be available in the uk in the genre of swords and wizards adventure
Boy has this game come a long way. I bought in pretty much at the beginning ( they were maybe 2 APs in at the time) and these quests were tough. I recently went back and played the first 2 core quests with a hobbit deck and just destroyed them.
Awesome overview. I think you really covered all the bases here. As much as I love the Tactics deck, I hope you don't choose it for this solo adventure, hehe. It can be brutally difficult without a 2nd player helping out, as I'm sure you know! Also, it looks like you assembled your Threat Tracker upside-down! Those two dials simply need to be switched, hehe.
Helloooo, thanks for the tutorial. There is however a thing I dont understand. 1) If you are doing the first mission from the starter pack, and you finished quest 2A (which says: " go to one of the two 3A quest cards at random ") since there are 2 different 3A quest card. I was wondering, am I allowed to choose one quest or do I have to pick it blind (at random)? 2) If you play a game with 2 players, and you pull a treachery card which says "attach this card to the player with the highest threat level" while both players have the same threat level... Should it go to the first player or are we allowed to choose a player?
Hi there, I believe I have very fewer experience playing with LCG. The only one I have played is Space Hulk: Dead Angel so far. And I believe SHDA is a game that you can play as many times you want. Very replayable! My point is, how replayable this game is? I was thinking to get the core set and three adventure packages from this core set. it takes my attention the lack of dice. So, I don't know how the random factor may affect the game.
This is very hard for me to assess for you, I'm afraid. I got a lot of play out of my core set, but what's re-playable for me, might not be as appealing to replay for you. Every gamer is different that way. However, there are loads (and LOADS) of small expansions packs you can buy to add new scenarios and deck building capabilities, so the game really has a lot of re-playability no matter how you slice it, once you take that into consideration.
4:25 to get to rules
Indeed! In the early days of the channel, I was quite long winded during the intros, I have cut this down a LOT since then!
@@WatchItPlayed you've come a long way! Not that these were bad at all, it's just amazing looking at these old ones and seeing the difference.
You very quickly became THE youtuber to watch for games rules, congratulations and thank you
@@bafbegagglestick6241 Ah, thanks for the kind words - very appreciated!
@@WatchItPlayed Just so you know we're still watching your videos now! You've always been incredible!
@@DarthStalkers Appreciate you being here :)
9 years ago and I’ve only just bought this😅
"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf :)
Me too!
Same! I was playing Marvel Champions and decided I wanted to try this!
@@danmarks5039 I've been playing Marvel Champions too :)
I was today years old when I found out this game even existed
As a long time Arkham LCG, and more recently Marvel LCG, fan, I've finally broken and decided to buy into LotR LCG. Lo and behold, Watch It Played has me covered from over a full decade ago. Thanks again for all your contributions to the hobby over the years!
I hope you have a fantastic time in your adventures with this game James!
I really hope this guy works as a teacher, because he's a natural teaching talent in my opinion! Fun, informative and engaging video!
Very kind Max, thank you. I'm not a teacher, but I'm glad to hear the teaching style has been helpful for you.
yeah, it worked out for him quite well :P Clearly a lot of people agree that he's a terrific teacher.
@@WatchItPlayed 11 years later, and still going strong. We thank you for taking the time to look through all the manuals (Good and bad ones), and making these exstremly well made and easy to understand videoes. You are not allowed to go on pension, ever (Sorry ;) )
I picked up the 2022 core set exactly 11 years to the day after this video was posted, and it's still by far the easiest-to-understand series on this fantastic game. You, sir- you are a hero to the hobby of tabletop gaming.
THat is so nice of you to say - I'm really glad you're finding the videos helpful :)
I just did the same, and I must say it's so impressive to find a decade old video on YT that still holds up the way this does. Learning a new game is always a struggle for me, but with this series I think I'll be playing and having fun in no time!
@@TankTaur I hope you have a wonderful time!
i love ultra complex games! learning them feels so rewarding!
Great memories. 3 years ago this was my first watch it played, and this was the first strategy game I bought because of it!
+Ardnightian Thanks for sticking with us!
11+ years ago, and I just bought the Revised edition. Hoping this video will be updated like for the Arkham Revised one.
Hope you enjoy the new revised box - nice to see them refreshing these games!
I haven't played this game in a long time and decided to bring it out. So this is the first place I came. Watched the whole series again to refresh my memory. Thanks Rodney! Great job as always!
Thanks Ken - glad the refresher helped :)
Best Tutorials i have found on youtube by a mile, thankyou.
TheFewzz Thank you so much - very pleased you are enjoying the videos!
Bought this game about 6 months ago. Have been intimidated by the sheer scope of it, but dang it Randy, you make this seem easy. Watching this, excited to pull it out and learn this weekend. Thanks Randy!
So glad to hear that this made it approachable! Hope you have a great time playing Nathan :)
Thank you for explaining this game so clearly! You speak very well, and yes I agree you are a natural at teaching.
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
Just wanted to let you know that after watching this series multiple times, I was convinced into purchasing this game. I have been a huge fan of it ever since. I've played Magic for a long time, but I love this game so much because its cooperative. I also appreciate not having to buy boosters and deal with the competitive metagame. Thank you for introducing me to a game I now love!
Hey Mat - so great to hear that you discovered this game and it was a good fit for you. I hope you've been enjoying many fun adventures with it!
I purchased the game yesterday. I realy like how you start with the instructions and making people feel comfortable with the basics! looking forward to watch your other videos, cheers from germany.
Really nice to know you found the video helpful CorpseTree!
Amazon had the core sets at less then $18 with free shipping about a year ago...ended up purchasing 3 sets. Watched all your videos on the game and tried the first level 1 quest with a tactics deck. Failed badly...so I tried a few more games and just couldn't get it!
Put the game up on a shelf and haven't touched it again till just now! xP
Played the same scenario with the leadership deck and just blew through 3 easy wins on the first quest.
I LOVE tactics on paper...I like smashing things in the face in my card games hehe...but it's so dang tricky to get mono tactics to work with the lack of willpower.
Anyhow...no idea why I'm sharing this xP.
Thanks for the videos man...they've been so much help to me!
Glad I found this game again! Having a blast with it lately :D
Glad you had a chance to give it another shot :) Best of luck with your future adventures!
I watched this when it was new like a decade ago, just getting into board games and I loved it, but I was so late to the party with this game that I just couldn't get into it.
Now, I have a chance to get the revised rules set and subsequent releases and I am thrilled to be able to watch this again and get a leg up on the rules with an example of play thrown in.
I have been such a fan of this channel for so long, that it really influenced how I tried to play games with my own kids! Thanks Rodney, even if you never see this, I really appreciate the videos and family nature of the channel as a whole.
Hi Joe, I do my best to catch all comments, even on the older videos (was travelling, so this reply is delayed), but so appreciate the kind words and to hear that you're diving into the new edition - happy adventuring, and thanks for being with us all this time!
Thank you so much for these videos! I’m new at this and got overwhelmed when I opened the box lol
There is a LOT going on there, so that's perfectly normal. We have a full play through as well, which might further help to clarify the rules and concepts. Happy adventuring!
This is such a pleasant surprise to watch. I’m a big fan of the channel and I just came to learn to play, but I didn’t realize it was so old, I don’t mind at all though this was such fun.
Yes, this is going back to one of the very first game we taught - glad you enjoyed!
Watched this to learn the game back in 2011/2012 when I started playing, I own every set released now and play this game a lot. I still arrange my cards like you did in these videos, thanks man, great videos!
Thanks for the support! Great to hear you've been keeping an eye on the videos since so far back!
All my card players have grown up and left the house (and my wife doesn't play), so I've been searching for solitaire options. So glad I found this video as I read and re-read the instructions, struggled through numerous step-by-step hands. Maybe I was too impatient, but this video helps explain A LOT that isn't clear in the manual. Well done!
Hey Russ, that's so nice to hear. I'm glad it was helpful and I hope you have a fantastic time playing. We also have a play through if you think that might help solidify anything you're uncertain of. Happy adventuring!
This video was the nail in the coffin of my resistance. I'm buying the game as soon as my FLGS opens! Thanks for a great video, Rodney!
You're very welcome, and I'm happy to hear you're excited to play :)
I LOVE the fact that the illustration are not taken from the movies, but originally drawn from the books description. No more Orlando Bloom Faced Legolas!
Yes, the illustrations here are really nice, aren't they?
Thank you for all you do for this hobby. Never change! From Australia ❤
Greetings back from Canada!
@@WatchItPlayed I meant to say, for all you DO! And you do quite a darn lot. Greetings back and hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
Rodney is so young and cute and explaining everything, I love it! So much different from his modern videos but still charming as heck
This is going way back :)
You are a gem Rodney, the fact that we have gotten to enjoy your video for 12+ years is such a treat @@WatchItPlayed
With revision two for this game out for sell now, I figured I search TH-cam and see what the game was like, and sure enough our most loved tutorial and game information channel has the answers for us once again (and for the hundredth+ time).
Thank You.
!!! 2011 wow this is old.. I would not had guessed this was 10 years ago... you have not changed a bit. Proof board games = Eternal Youth!!!
Who knew? :)
I purchased this a while back as I have an interest in LOTR product (my license plate even reads FRODO). But after watching one video by a well known game reviewer I set it down as it looked far too complex. He made the strategy portion look arduous and slow. However I just now looked into videos and found this very old one and since you have a way of simplifying the hardest games I decided I will drag it out and attempt a solo game. Sometimes the teacher makes all the difference between fail and success!
2021 and I’m wanting to get back into it! Amazing game
One of my favorites too!
Very glad to have found this! Always liked the idea of warhammer and the table game but the idea of all that math and set building is intimidating. The world of lord of the rings has always been a favorite.
I hope you get a chance to try and enjoy it Brian!
I wasn't convinced at first by LOTR : LCG, but after seeing your series, I think I'll buy it soon. It was a very fun series, and I hope there'll be a part 2 with one of the new extensions :)
I've been watching your videos for quite some time! I finally picked up this game and it's amazing to see how far this channel has come in 5 years. Thanks for creating such high quality content for so long!
Very nice of you to say (and for you to have been watching all this time :) )
Thanks Rodney for the Lord of the Rings tutorial. I'm a veteran gamer, but I was still having a hard time grasping the mechanics of the game. I sought help through Reddit and did not receive any useful responses. I found your videos after searching online and I was able to fill in the missing gaps in my knowledge of the rules. I played my first solo game and loved it! I introduced it to my girlfriend and she enjoys it as well.
Really nice to know this was helpful Jodin!
Thank you, Rodney! You are the internet's greatest board game teacher!
You're very kind - glad it was helpful!
Your channel was posted on reddit this morning. Just having a quick look I came across this series which is perfect because I bought LoTR LCG last night. Look forward to watching this and your other series, it's so much easier to get to grips with a game after reading the rules if you can see it being played. Keep up the good work.
got the revised edition turning up tomorrow, pretty excited to give this a few solo runs
Have a great time adventuring!
Wow, I have spent some serious time going over these rules and watching videos today to try to learn to play. Though I have the remaining 4 videos to finish watching out of the 13 in the series, I would just like to say thank you so much, Rodney. Your videos are the best of the bunch and you've made sense of what I thought were confusing rules. Entertaining, clear, and a perfect pace.
I'm doing something that I don't do lightly, and that's give you a like to every one and subscribe to your channel. Thanks again!
+SilentlyGaming Thank you so much for the kind words - I'm very excited to hear that the video were a help. I hope you'll be playing and enjoying the game soon!
+Watch It Played :)
This is a old video but that does not matter it is honestly the best tutorial video for this game . At first when I got the game I did not understand it now after watching your videos I understand how to play . Quick question will you ever make more vids on this series or are you done with it ?
Thanks so much Adwoj, this is very nice feedback to receive! I don't tend to re-visit games, as I want to cover as many different games as possible on the channel.
I just picked this up...a bit late, I know. Thank you so much for making this series of videos. I watched and was able to play immediately. Your instructional videos are fantastic! Thanks for what you do!
Never too late to enjoy a game :) Have fun adventuring Christy!
Great video! I bought this LotR and found the instructions to be a bit overwhelming. Seeing the intro alone helped clarify many things.
Once again Rodney, thank you very much! I found the manual to be a bit confusing and your video series has helped in fill in the holes.
dreadknot69 Very pleased to know it helped! Hope you have a great time playing :)
Always my go to on how to play or to watch it played, ty so much for your playthroughs. Ive bought many games based off of your playthroughs and tutorials. very appreciated!
You're very welcome - so glad you've enjoyed them!
Really funny to see these older videos now :)
Like getting in a time machine!
Just wanted to add a quick "thank you" for this series. I got this game for Christmas, read the rules and then played it... poorly. I didn't understand the rules well, and I kept getting things wrong and had to look up rules constantly, even though I had also watched the official FFG videos. So, I watched your series and by the end I understood how to play and picked up some strategies as well. Thanks a lot. Now if you could just do series about how to get my wife to play the game with me.... :)
And this video is still going strong. Just bought the core set and watching this before trying to get through Mirkwood:-)
Good luck on your adventuring :)
Ha so funny to see an old video of yours Rodney. Your excellent presentation skills were already there, but clearly the quality of the video production has massively increased since. The video is still very helpful!
Thank you Joel!
Great stuff! I bought the game (did not receive it yet) for my 8 year old daughter (as well as for myself, of course). Searched TH-cam just to find some information about the ruled and gameplay... I came across a few videos and then, I saw yours. Had fun watching the videos, learned a lot, even laughed sometimes :) Many thanks and keep it up!
I wasn't excited about a card game all that much, but this looks like it could be fun. Not at all what I expected! Now I'm looking forward to seeing it -- ahem -- WATCHING it played.
Watching this channel for years now. Love your content! :D
Thanks so much Rod, I appreciate that!
I actually just got this game the other day. After reading the rule book and watching the tutorial videos from Fantasy Flight Games website, I was still a little confused. So thank you for covering how this game is played. I really, really appreciate it.
Also, I watched the "Let's Play Mansions of Madness" videos in your other channel. It made me want to get the game...badly. :D
Great video. Great presentation style and very clear to understand. I've spent a few days slowly examining the game. I'm going to watch part 2 and then hopefully try a solo game.
Glad you found this helpful Jim. Enjoy!
mate I was about the give up then came across with your videos. Great job. also the way you explain it makes it very easy..
Really nice to know this was helpful - hope you had fun playing!
Thank you so very much for this. It's so hard to find a tutorial video that is clear and geared for solo play. I've been debating whether to get this but now that I've seen you video, I will! Do you think you'll ever do an Arkham Horror video?
Very glad you found it helpful. I will eventually do Arkahm Horror, but no plans just yet. Hopefully we'll cover some other games you'll enjoy in the meantime though :)
I just bought a used 2nd edition version for under $30 with shipping and tax on Noble Knight Games (I believe the same edition you're using here). I love MTG but it's such a money suck! As a massive LOTR fan, I'm pretty excited about this. Thanks for the tutorials 🙏
Not having to chase random cards is certainly one of the benefits of this style of game (while still giving you the deck building and card play elements!)
I am now going to watch your earlier videos that you have done and I am happy you did this game since I have been on the fence about this game.
Did you end up getting to try this one?
Watched for first time today! 2019! And I'm hooked! The Game wll arrive soon.. So without further adew... Part 2!! 🤓😍👌🏻
Hope you have a great time playing :)
Greetings from Brazil! Great video and great playthrough! I really enjoy your videos! Keep up the good work!! If I may say so, how about a Watch it Played for a Game of Thrones LCG or even Mage Wars? That would be cool!!
I did just recently receive Mage Wars, so you never know.
Your videos have come a long way.
Three have been some changes :)
Your Canadian accent is awesome. "Carrrrd". sounds like a pirate. :P
(all Canadians are secretly pirates... shhhh)
***** haha. I have Canadian blood myself. Maybe thats why I choose pirate over ninja.
2 years later, this series is still the go to for learning the game. That's quite a testament to the lucid presentation of the rules.
Very kind of you to say Anatole!
Fantastic video sir. Just picked up the revised core set, which was just released. Can't wait to dig in. Thanks!
I really liked their revised Arkham Horror Card Game release, I'm sure this will be just as good!
Just another great great video as usual in wacthed it played channel.
Thanks a lot Rodney! I You are one of the best in explanation of the rules in board games :). I love your channel :D.
So nice to hear you're enjoying it Fernando!
Fernando Simoni I
hey Rodney, I know this video is around 6 years old, and when you made this video I bought this game because of you, and I still enjoy playing whenever I can, My question is do you and Pep play this game still?
Hey Ryan, glad to see you enjoyed the video. I should warn you, I wouldn't assess anything on how often I get to play games (my schedule with the show often means I'm not playing games as frequently as my interest in them allows). Let's put it this way, I still buy product for the game, for when I do get some downtime.
Rodney, you ever come back to old videos and laugh at the RAWR faces you make? HAHhahah great stuff!
+MjrLeegInfidel I do when I get a comment on them :)
Another game I had no intention of buying until you showed the game play. I have the base and two expansions so far.
Hope this is one you enjoyed!
Ah perfect, was just thinking, I'm not buying this game unless Rodney has a video on it! Now I can time travel as well!
Indeed - we're going way back for this one :)
Thank you so much Rodney for these vids. When I started watching I had NO IDEA how to play this game now I think I could pull it off against another player.
I hope you had a chance to play it!
Hallo Rodney! I really appreciate your videos, in particular the "how to play", you are able to make every game very easy. Thanks!!!
I have a question for you: could you please tell me what games are you showing in the first seconds of the video?
+Master1978ge Mansions Of Madness, Wrath of Ashardalon, Small World and Space Hulk. You will find these games on our channel as well (check our playlists). Cheers!
+Watch It Played Thanks ;) I'll have to spend some more money because of you :)
Using this to teach new players for my Race Against the Shadow tournament. :)
+Katherine Walter Hope you all have a great time playing - good luck!
I don't think I've seen one of your videos this far back; interesting to see how far it's come. Any chance of revisiting the game as a lot has changed in the past 3-4 years?
It's not likely to happen, as I want to be able to teach as many different games as possible. So many games - so little time!
***** I hear that. Too many games, not enough time. I've been considering making videos simply because this show is the only one I've found with an adequate level of depth on the front end. There's definitely a need for these! Keep it up!
TheGreatHamEl Thank you very much!
Oh wow!!! You did a teach on this! I just saw the new game and learned about the old one. I think it's very cool they're making them compatible. I have been so tempted to put this game on my wishlist...it just seems there's a lot of components to buy! @_@ But we both love, love, LOVE LOTR!!! Sam's our favorite.
You've found one of our earliest videos :)
@@WatchItPlayed Cool! I love all of them. :)
Only just got this, rlly thankful for the tut
You're very welcome - have a great time playing!
Hey I am New to TH-cam and Your series is Super Cool Than others
Just got this game from ebay after watching your play through. Cant wait to start!
I FINALLY picked up the Revised Core Box!
Hey Hey - never to late to enjoy a great game!
@@WatchItPlayed That's right!🙃
Great intro, thanks! I had randomly browser a half dozen other LotR LCG videos and was confused .. really wanted to knjow how to break down the cards, which ones are mix and matchable and so on .. you got right to the point quick. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the kind words Jeff. This was one of our older series, and you'll be happy to know that as time went on, we've gotten even a bit more concise in our delivery to get you the information you need.
This guy literally explains everything I'm fifteen minutes
Hope you liked it!
Here I am 10 years later and my kid is 10 and I'm finally playing my first LOTR game with him.
I hope you both have a great time adventuring together!
Subscribed! Your Mansions of Madness videos is fun to watch! Watching this just for the fun of it
Hey, thanks for sticking around! Hope you enjoy it!
I loved the earlier series of watchitplayed, I never miss my daily dose.
Thanks so much for the video. I just bought this game and I already know most of the rules! It's going to be a fun Christmas XD
I hope you can do more games that are solo playerable. I can't really find somebody to play with me so that's why I choose to buy Lord of Rings because many people say it's good for solo.
We recently launched a new series called Table For 1 you'll find we have a playlist for it), that focuses on solo play :)
Great review!. You have a great sense of humor and made me smile a lot while watching this :)
Hey, thanks :)
Hi Rodney, thanks to your series, I was able to complete my first game.
I played the initial scenario, Passage Through Mirkwood, using the lore set.
What a slaughter!!!
I only managed to get 2 progress tokens on the main quest, 1A, for the entire game, until my threat level reached a mortal level of 50.
This game is tough!!!
I have a question about a treachery card I came across, Caught in a Web, when revealed, it attaches to one of your heroes, causes your hero to exhaust, and they can't ready unless paying 2 resources.
Does this effect last indefinitely?
That was so bad.
I mean, let's be honest, ultimately it wasn't going to matter much, as I felt like I had no chance.
I'm going to try again using a different set. Perhaps the tactics sphere of influence, which you used during your video series.
Caught in a Web is tough! You played that right. And you're also right: the game can be challenging, but I think you'll find you get better as you play. All the best :)
aweseome Rodney, thank you for covering it!
You're very welcome, I hope you have a chance to play and enjoy it!
I loooove your videos and the purple zebra-striped table cloth!!! :)
I liked you video! I mean, you look very friendly, you're funny and the way you introduce the game is interesting.
Thanks Rodrigo!
Hey Rodney, I love the channel! Your reviews are some of the best out there. I have a question. Are you a fan of the Tolkien universe and, if so, how accurate are the cards and their flavor texts to the actual literature?
I am a fan of that universe, but I wouldn't say that I am a rabid fan. I've read the books, including the ones not part of the movie series, but I haven't studied the material closely enough to say I could assess how accurate the flavour text is. Much is from the books I think. Feels right to me.
Great video dude, really helped me out, thanks a lot
Greetings from Wales , UK
My pleasure. Greeting back from the East Coast of Canada :)
***** Hi, me again, I have been playing this game and I have a question and I was wondering if you could help me out with it please?
On the hero card Aragorn, it says after he commits to a quest I can spend one resource token to ready him.
If I choose to do this do you know if I still use his willpower points while resolving the quest please?
Many thanks
Rob
robbiedarza Oh yes, it certainly does. That's the benefit of the ability. He can quest and still be freed to do something else. A great Hero!
***** Oki doki thats great, thanks very much the reply.
Rob
Score! "Your order of Lord of the Rings: The Card Game has been shipped". I can't wait for it to get here. BTW I hear arrrr when you say card but your "aboots" crack me up lol.
The cards are possessed! They keep moving on their own!
Thanks for this i couldnt for the love of god figure it out from the guide how to play this probably coz im just dumb
A lot of people can have troubles with rule books - doesn't make you dumb at all! Hope the videos help.
Watch It Played yes it did massivly i also watched your videos when i got d&d wrath of ashardalon it helped me just as much thanks for the great videos.
@@rssy3819 You're very welcome - glad they helped. Happy gaming!
Watch It Played ive only just started getting into board games like these can you recommend any good 1 player games that would be available in the uk in the genre of swords and wizards adventure
Rodney looks like he’s tucked into The Hulk’s shorts!!
It was all the "rage" back then!
Just got completely wrecked on scenario 2. So here I am to make sure I actually understand the rules so I can blame it on that lol. Curse you Troll!
It's a tough scenario!
Boy has this game come a long way. I bought in pretty much at the beginning ( they were maybe 2 APs in at the time) and these quests were tough. I recently went back and played the first 2 core quests with a hobbit deck and just destroyed them.
Please do do this video with the newest version!
Thanks for the interest!
Great video! keep up the good work!
P.S. Did you laminate your card or did you use card sleeves?
I used card sleeves. These were Dragonshield clear sleeves.
Awesome overview. I think you really covered all the bases here. As much as I love the Tactics deck, I hope you don't choose it for this solo adventure, hehe. It can be brutally difficult without a 2nd player helping out, as I'm sure you know! Also, it looks like you assembled your Threat Tracker upside-down! Those two dials simply need to be switched, hehe.
It still bugs me that my trackers are assembled that way :)
love your channel, just pure awesomeness
+Ethan Turner Thank you Ethan, so glad you've enjoyed it!
Helloooo, thanks for the tutorial. There is however a thing I dont understand.
1) If you are doing the first mission from the starter pack, and you finished quest 2A (which says: " go to one of the two 3A quest cards at random ") since there are 2 different 3A quest card. I was wondering, am I allowed to choose one quest or do I have to pick it blind (at random)?
2) If you play a game with 2 players, and you pull a treachery card which says "attach this card to the player with the highest threat level" while both players have the same threat level... Should it go to the first player or are we allowed to choose a player?
1) It is chosen randomly.
2) The first player selects the target of the effect from among the eligible options.
Hi there, I believe I have very fewer experience playing with LCG. The only one I have played is Space Hulk: Dead Angel so far. And I believe SHDA is a game that you can play as many times you want. Very replayable! My point is, how replayable this game is? I was thinking to get the core set and three adventure packages from this core set. it takes my attention the lack of dice. So, I don't know how the random factor may affect the game.
This is very hard for me to assess for you, I'm afraid. I got a lot of play out of my core set, but what's re-playable for me, might not be as appealing to replay for you. Every gamer is different that way. However, there are loads (and LOADS) of small expansions packs you can buy to add new scenarios and deck building capabilities, so the game really has a lot of re-playability no matter how you slice it, once you take that into consideration.
after marvel champions, as a lotr fan, this game was a no-brainer buy
I hope you have a fantastic time adventuring!
Just wanted to say that it looks like you're tucked into the hulk's waistband. But thanks for a sweet video.
Yes, our old set had some real "character"