What if the Ringwraiths got to The Shire early? | Battle Report: Lord of the Rings

[@GamesNight]

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[@simonwilliamnoelmurray9179]

Good models cannot shoot into combat with other good models

[@sjins1poolboy698]

when they both called the heroic march, the player with priority rolls 1 die on 1-3 it goes to evil and 4-6 goes to good. So Ducan's 5 would mean he got the first move. The tiebreaker you did only happens during the roll for priority at the start of the turn.

[@smalwex]

DONT, TEMPT ME FRODO

[@TherealFroyoz]

MOAR PLZZZZ!! ❤❤❤❤

[@sirvivor7835]

Less mockery of the greatest fiction ever written, r'tards.

[@howardrobertson2948]

please continue this as a campaign!

[@ethan8942]

agreed

[@squaeman_2644]

They should make their own companies with custom commanders

[@ivyartemis2431]

remaking the Lord of the Rings, it would be fantastic

[@gabemcpherson8383]

Hell yeah!

[@spy3396]

Yesss I want to see more of the new hobbit squad 😂

[@maxboot2115]

The unexpected deaths, and the bizzare instances where one little guy takes out a big character and becomes a folk hero are some of my favourite parts of the Middle Earth strategy battle game. I once had one goblin archer roll supremely lucky and take out Elrond on his own, and earned his name in our club's mythos...The Legend of Nobshakka is still told in the halls of Moria.

[@etherdeef4303]

Nobshakka elf's bane

[@Bogwedgle]

Nothing in tabletop gaming can ever be funnier than watching an elf who has spent five thousand years mastering the battle dance and sword arts getting gutstabbed by a goblin named nobsak with a rusty shiv.

[@g0lgrim1]

Long live Nobshakka, slayer of crowned long ears and shoota of ze bow of legends!

[@phaolo6]

IMO the randomness is too high, but surely the absurd results are fun

[@honestgoblinproductions5663]

I would most definitely watch a full campaign of weird lotr.

[@MadManManderly]

29:36 You just know that hobbit archer surfed on a shield down that hill as he took out the Ringwraith. Great episode, I can't wait to see where this goes next!!

[@normtrooper4392]

That would be a very peter Jackson film moment.

[@ArathirCz]

In my mind he surfed down on a shield, but tripped and while flying through air, his arrow just casually hit a ringwraith to a weakspot in his armour and thus killed him. Of course, the hobbit would claim that he totally wanted to do that

[@hobnoblin5477]

I'd love to see this be a full campaign. This was a lot of fun.

[@non1503]

Yeah you could have anyone come in and play scenarios . As long as lewis is a evil guy.

[@chrewbriishg]

@@non1503 he's literally never not been the evil guy in these (they need to continue this though).

[@non1503]

@@chrewbriishg Yeah seems most of the yogs don't want to be a bad guy. or turtle like the civ games. pyrion could do evil well. cause he is "old" and dgaf mentality. I like all these games. they play.

[@juggernuatjeff]

Would be so cool to see someone like Pflax/Tom/Alex come in as Saruman for a cheeky threeway at some point

[@keyanblyler04]

Ah yes, the cheeky three way.

[@JJJones-ou4ls]

If y'all continue the campaign, Frodo needs to come back as the next Witch King!

[@93harry]

No man can kill him, but a cart full of fire works is no man.

[@caveychip7510]

YES

[@tobiasthehawk4028]

All I'm hearing from this wonderful misadventure, we're getting: Wraith-Lord Frodo upon the dread pony. And Grip the Ringbearer dog (he cannot be compelled to put it on, for he has no fingers) Please do continue this, it is a work of art.

[@onionninja5554]

Don’t forget about that hammer hobbit who will definitely come back as a villain

[@stevenmtowns]

The fact that Ben had a miniature ready for the fireworks being set off show that he's ready for anything 😂

[@TheZombiemofo]

It's the excited "ooh! I've got models for this!" that got me 😂

[@TopLob]

I'm going to put a dime on that he's a massive nerd who has way too many models of everything.

[@RAFMnBgaming]

@@TopLob a nerd? Ben? I'm not convinced.

[@TopLob]

@@RAFMnBgaming Who would've thought, right?

[@Fluff-gl6yr]

The Witch King of Angmar getting mauled to death by dogs has to be my favourite alternative canon of LOTR going

[@eventua8474]

"No man can kill me." "Woof!" *Witch-King implodes*

[@SomeKindofWizard]

This would be an incredible campaign. By the time you reach the two towers it's gonna be Militia Guardsman 3. who for some reason rolled so many 6's he became a protagonist after Legolas died.

[@NießbraucherNick]

Yes indeed. Lovely stuff.

[@zacktackett5739]

Would love a full campaign! Especially if Ben continues being such a "rule of cool" GM!

[@Ansi1709]

Would love this to become a series. Was lots of fun to watch.

[@time_to_teaparty]

This was just pure amazing. I can't believe how unlucky Lewis was but that end was just pure gold. I would say you guys made Peter Jackson proud. I would love to see how this continues.

[@_Hamler]

Classic Lewis

[@lazyreaivy]

That was an incredible story, please continue the campaign and also please find a hobbit sized robed figure for later battles, Frodo-Ring-Wraith must take the ring to Mordor for his new dark lord.

[@TopLob]

It's hilarious how hardcore the hobbits were. Completely changed the entire story immediately.

[@avelin5045]

This was an absolutely fantastic video and I loved every second of it - Lewis playing up the role of the pantomime villain, Duncan and his unlikely hobbit heroes. Please, more!

[@jojonas5463]

_Suddenly, Crazy Hans and Piat-Pete appeared to fight Sauron's henchmen_

[@vongreif9640]

Joined by Mr Snips, Conan, and the entire cast of 'Dad's Army.'

[@SoraKirin]

And a single one of the really playful gene stealers but severely burnt

[@N94able]

A stronger fellowship

[@jameselsbury9478]

‘And my Piat Mk1 Anti-Tank Launcher’

[@tyrannicalchocolate]

Considering the zombies and kraken made it into the world war 2 games, I wouldn't be that surprised if Dad's Army becomes the other half of the Fellowship

[@snowway0ut552]

Holy crap this was so good! Sam becoming the new ring bearer after Frodo was skewered, avenging their best friend, and continuing on the journey in their legacy! The potential of Frodo COMING BACK as a ring wraith??? That'd be so cool.... Please continue this!!! Genuinely such a cool "how it could've happened" idea!

[@pufferfancyfish]

Let’s not forget our dear departed hammer boy could also become a ringwraith not that would be tragic

[@guywithrhodopsin]

I always thought they should’ve had Farmer Maggot as part of the Fellowship. Can’t wait to see him show Sauron what for.

[@abussospsuchos7258]

Pretty sure he does help them in the books rather than chasing them away

[@Thatonedude227]

@@abussospsuchos7258Especially when they get back and find the Shire is occupied. Farmer Maggot raises hell.

[@gbnilsson6212]

@@abussospsuchos7258 Yes! They have dinner at his house, and then he takes them in his cart to buckleberry ferry.

[@Triceratopping]

iirc Tom Bombadil thinks very highly of Farmer Maggot, that's got to count for something

[@gbnilsson6212]

@@Triceratopping Indeed! In the adventures of Tom Bombadil one of the poems therein describes old Tom going to visit Farmer Maggot, ultimately having a nice dinner and accompanying chat (before mysteriously disappearing in true Bombadil fashion of course).

[@soulvanquisher1]

This was hilarious, I’d love to have more of this alternative lotr story 😆

[@SarnonGold777]

Duncan: "I said it was my favourite, so you put two wraiths on it." Lewis: "That's right, I did, I'm evil." With a big smile. The quotes of Lewis are as always a great treasure 😂

[@harrycarter6996]

We need this to be a fully fledged campaign! I would love to see boromirs last stand be played out, find out which b-character replaces on of the hunter trio or what happens to golum now frodos no longer there to protect him from sam! Great content as usual, you guys have absolutely nailed the miniature gaming video format, cannot wait for more!

[@SmurmBreep]

This would be such a fun campaign to watch, seeing the fallout of these events and mallet boy's corruption to the shadows after he was so tragically stabbed (shot) in the back

[@TotallyJoeKing]

For all you looking for a full series of this, may I recommend "Escape from the Bloodkeep", which, surprisingly, also has the witch king nearly bested in single combat by sam's frying pan. I have two nickels.

[@Adj4ni]

Quite the ending. So glad to be a member to be able to see more of this. The narrative aspect of this game really brings out the strength of Game Nights. Thx again.

[@KerryBenton]

I really love these battle reports and this one was extra fun. Love the alternate history version of the LOTR story and can't wait for the next installment.

[@swe123swe]

I'm hooked. Please continue this as much as possible. I'd love to see more dwarfs and elves show up in this version

[@awsomesaucekirby]

That's the thing about hobbits, you can learn all there is to know about them in a few months, but even after all these years, they can still find ways to suprise you.

[@TheConfusled]

I'd love to see a continuation of this alternate LOTR campaign! Please do more!

[@rileygoddard7181]

Also, those hobbit holes look incredible and I'd love to see this as a campaign.

[@tabletopgamer1595]

This was a truly awesome battle report. The Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game lends itself to grant a lot of cinematic and memorable moments during play and you guys play it very well. Would love to see a continuation.

[@adamdapatsfan]

"No man can kill me." **Firework noises**

[@lliamdavis6950]

Wild, just last night I was thinking "man I sure hope a new Game Night vid comes out soon", and much like a Wizard, it never arrives early nor late, but precisely when it intends to.

[@hoiindustries1834]

John Wick Maggot "I'm back" as he leads the rohirim to save Minas Tirith

[@RauMins]

I loved that IMMENSLY Ben, Duncan and Lewis ♥ Thank you very much for this, that was an amazing start for a beautiful adventure! HAIL SAMWISE THE STRONG!! HAIL THE CONQUEROR!!!

[@robh5492]

I reckon Farmer John Wick Maggot could certainly be an epic ring-bearer. (Especially if he's more like Maggot from the book)

[@IanStewartDFTBA]

I literally cannot wait for more of this! I want to see how the new!Fellowship will manage to destroy the ring!

[@eewolfs2165]

Waith King: “no man can kill me” Fireworks Cart: “I am no man”

[@ComXDude]

I loved this. I'd love to see how a dungeoncrawl through Moria goes, if you get there without everyone dying.

[@zekemiller1382]

More of alternate history Lotr. I haven't gotten Lewis and Ben strategy gaming this good since Ian Torsion was calling the shots

[@harwyn420]

Absolutely continue this I loved it, Sam as the true ringbearer is the perfect campaign being the true hero of the trilogy, I would love to see Frodo return as a Ringwraith for a final showdown at the end of the campaign lol

[@CanadianFitted]

“No man can kill him, but maybe a dog can? That’s the prophecy.” 😂😂

[@kadenwoods3242]

That was a ton of fun, I'd love to see the saga continue

[@Yellowjack17]

I would really love to see this action packed battle animated. Please continue the campaign!

[@Chard_]

Absolutely would love more of this. The whole push of content lately has been fantastic, here & Mystery Quest. Huge pogs, grabbing memberships ASAP

[@Wildefire42]

Love these new Games Night videos, the production is a thing to behold

[@weebonamountain3700]

Man i can't express how much I love these battle report videos. I hope you keep making them they are so fun to watch, particularly the bolt action ones.

[@OlieB]

that was fun! although I think I'd prefer to see the success before the table talk telling us about it. Like the killing blow; the actual play clip was much more dramatic than the cold post-game reporting that took away any suspense of rolling

[@samhaken297]

Amazing! Just stumbled onto this and was hooked start to finish, would love to see this continued into a campaign ❤❤ much love and thank you for sharing

[@Shaniq307]

This is really fun I love it. Lewis does a good job being the antagonist. It's a role that comes naturally to the pusher.

[@MageMelonVT]

I can't wait for Ben to bring out a tiny Frodo Ringwraith in the next game

[@sovietmoose5624]

This was absolutely amazing and I would love to see the backup fellowships journey through middle earth!

[@MattAnd]

This was amazing! Would love to see a full campaign! Amazingly edited and everyone looked like they were having great fun!

[@BrinPaints]

So if you were following the rules technically the hobbits couldn't shoot into combat because they're GOOD and only evil forces can but it made for a funny moment!

[@greensun11]

Went to find this comment, and comment if someone had not with "ACHEWUALLY THIS WAS AN ILLLEGAL MOVE"

[@highkickharry3971]

It would be insane to see this play out in full!

[@Ornghawk]

Love the table and terrain, lots of effort and care were put into this game!

[@Tectonicbg]

Amazing, thanks so much guys for all the work that goes into these. Can't wait to see MORE HOBBITS

[@TheAirbears]

I would love to see a video of Ben or anyone really making and painting all these minitures.

[@michaeltunnicliffe4935]

Gandalf - Frodo calls for aid Sackville Bagginses - Where was Frodo when the Westfold fell bad attempt at writing a meme lol

[@_Hamler]

"Where was Frodo when the Shire fell?" "...Mount Doom."

[@deatheven13]

This was a lot of fun. This is the way this kind of stuff is meant to be played. I really liked the rules being made on the fly to enhance the story.

[@DHGG-ss5lk]

Loving these battle reports! Would 100% love more of this campaign

[@Harl3inger]

The Hobbits just charging and all passing their morale saves the Ringwraiths was truly something. I also want to see the mallet hobbit return on the side of darkness after being shot in the head.

[@Vinewood8]

Can't wait for Farmer Maggot to throw the ring into Mt. Doom while saying: "It ain't much but its honest work"

[@LewisIsTall]

Definitely would be so much fun to continue this as a full campaign, like 2 or 3 games per film would be hilariously fun

[@MrWyrmWood]

Love this, and it should absolutely continues as an Alternate Universe LOTR Fellowship: Maybe Faramir gets sent to Rivendell instead of Boromir? Haladir instead of Legolas? Same story just with slightly different characters... Would love to see that!

[@Goatyler1337]

Best part of these is how much they seem to be genuinely having fun.

[@tenebraebr]

This was so good, and better knowing that Ben did at least some of the props for the whole thing. Ben is Best Boi, definitely.

[@nickbeutler]

I would absolutely watch more of this, if only to see how far off the rails it goes.

[@ritchiebearfield5484]

Please continue. I am really looking forward to seeing Farmer Maggot's onward adventure!

[@patrickowens4688]

This was a great video! The new Hobbit crew had me laughing as soon as Duncan said their names. Fantastic content, so please keep this going. Would love to see future events play out, like going through Moria or the Siege of Helm's Deep.

[@christopherpaton872]

I'd love to see some set making/painting with Ben videos! Kind of like Tom's super-chill videos, just talking fun nonsense.

[@Book_Golem]

Well this was awesome, and I'd love to see more! I remember Ringwraiths used to (at least in the Two Towers edition of the game) have special rules for killing them - they had a frankly silly amount of Will points (seven, or ten for the Witch King) compared to the usual two or three for big characters. They could use it as normal (spells, mostly), but also lost one every time they were in a combat. If it hit zero, that was them done! I wonder if they still have that rule. Also, turns out The Two Towers came out 20 years ago and oh no I'm old.

[@imaloser5689]

They still have the rule with a specific exception. If the one ring is on the board they dont spend the will.

[@KanadasKid]

so funny listening to duncan talk about how evil lewis is for killing those dogs, only for gandalf to blast one and run away next game

[@SamA-gh3kq]

Not only my favorite setting, but this is one of my absolute FAVORITE game systems of all time; it’s genuinely fun to play and feels so immersive and thematic. PLEASE play this more guys

[@beanmclean7959]

This was a great watch, definitely would like to see it continue

[@mbaird4]

I hope for a sequel, this was fun and I can't wait to see the changes it will bring to the story.

[@polarbearbowl6102]

Great vod Ben! Hope to see more of this campaign

[@TheyAlphaPack]

Loved this! Would love to see the full story retold by the Yogscast!

[@xander6283]

when i was at warhammer world this last summer i read about the Gandolf's Cart model

[@atilathebun6526]

This was awesome !!! So funny and I love lewis playing every villain in these games !

[@Glorfindel_117]

These are some really.. Interesting rules you seem to be using, but it's great fun to watch anyway! Always love seeing MESBG getting coverage, as it's my favourite and now only wargame.

[@WoodyREC]

Would love to see more of the Middle Earth SBG! Showcased perfectly in this episode, any character can have their moment, Fatty being the man of the moment.

[@darkhawkgames]

I'd love to see this, and more long-term campaign/storylines in general. Maybe some Bolt Action campaigns that are a series of missions (saboteurs trapped behind enemy lines, etc)?

[@jameon40k]

I love this alternate story LOTR campaign, can't wait to see more!!

[@mrbuzzdun206]

After listening to the books for the first time in my life this year this was great. It really scatched an itch of wanting more Lord of the Rings stories and scenes that take place with the characters I now know more about. Can't wait for more!

[@YossarianVanDriver]

I'd love to see more of these, I did a campaign like this as a teen once. I think I ended up replacing the entire Fellowship with random elves by a certain point.

[@_Hamler]

Can you elaborate more?? That sounds awesome!

[@beanosbeanos956]

The witch king jacking his cart is the secret origin story of gandalf's gangstas

[@Kasimeran]

I would love to see how it continues but I´d watch any Campaign you do. Ben always makes great storys :D

[@synsnap7548]

Please, please, do more of this saga, it's amazing!

[@TiredGamerSyndrome]

I loved this! I would love seeing more of this campaign! Became a member -just- so I could support these awesome shows

[@Pratalax]

This was absolutely incredible, one of the best yet!! Do please continue! This played out so well i could totally see it as a part of the original story xD The grand theft equine! Jill Bearup would be proud. Sam's heroics brought a tear to my eye. I loved the absolute lack of hesitation in selecting Fatty Bolger to bolster the ranks of the fellowship to be, too.

[@nomshroom1373]

This is very fun, and I'd like to see more as the journey devolves into tertiary at best survivors having to fill the shoes left behind by the unlucky heroes and villains.

[@sethjk8871]

wonderful models and terrain! If your whole network was ttg I would believe it based on the production quality. I would love to see more

[@Blackwolf83ad]

'I can't carry it Mr Frodo, but I can carry you!'

[@BenberOdred]

Very amusing. I’d love to see this turn into an extended campaign.

[@Orillion123456]

I hope that we see further games of this campaign, with ringwraith frodo as part of lewis' army.

[@gregcurtis6531]

Love Ben as a pseudo DM for the game, allowing and bending rules to improve gameplay + story on the fly!!

[@Jarrlid97]

I would love for this to continue as a campaign every now and again

[@koppanyszonyi9312]

Wow, that was just incredible!! Please continue, I want to see the legend of farmer Maggot and his last dog!