PRE-GAME STRATEGY FOR THE FORCES OF GOOD

Ken Kennedy

Ken: In this scenario, we find my four Hobbits attempting to make it to Bucklebury Ferry, all the while being pursued by the dreaded Ringwraiths. With one in front and two on my tail, only my Hobbits' natural stealth will save me.

Again, the Nazgûl are in Sentry mode and are out for Hobbit blood. Since my movements are not determined by Courage tests like last time, I will always get to move, whereas the Nazgûl may not. This rule is a huge advantage for me – until the Ringwraiths get close enough to see me. Unfortunately, I am required to deploy my Hobbits first, so Ty can place his Ringwraiths to intercept them. Since my optimal goal is the ferry, I think I will deploy the four Hobbits close to the southern edge. That way, if Ty rolls poorly on the Sentry chart, I can make tracks and leave my Evil shadows behind.

If Ty gets cute and moves a Ringwraith onto the ferry dock, then it's swimmin' time! Hobbits fear the water, but Frodo has a great Courage of 6 and should be able to make it to the other side of the river without too much difficulty. Since none of the Hobbits are wearing armour, there is no fear of drowning, but I'd like to keep them from dying at the hands of the Nazgûl when they get scared and swim back to the side of the shore where their dark pursuers will surely be waiting.

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