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.

[@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

[@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.

[@TeethyGuy]

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

[@non1503]

@@TeethyGuy 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

[@kblyler04]

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.

[@caveychip7]

YES

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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).

[@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

[@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 😂

[@AvelinFF]

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!

[@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.

[@Goatyler1337]

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

[@Ansi1709]

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

[@MrJSar]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@soulvanquisher1]

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

[@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

[@highkickharry3971]

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

[@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.

[@zekemiller1382]

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

[@ComXDude]

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

[@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.

[@kadenwoods3242]

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

[@tyrannicalchocolate]

Imagine Glorfindel looking forward in time to prophesy the death of the Witch King, and foreseeing this complete mess as one of the greatest nightmares of the powers of darkness gets beaten up by some untrained halflings with a frying pan. He would have died laughing right there.

[@TheConfusled]

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

[@lucif3erum]

The immediate 1 + 2 stumble against Fatty Bolger was incredible lmao

[@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.

[@KazeKoichi]

Ben: I know I need to be neutral, but I like when hobbits survive. Also Ben: You'll only survive on 6.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@MageMelonVT]

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

[@MattAnd]

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

[@danioshea]

I've come back to watch this after seeing the "What If" Moria episode, which had me unable to breathe from laughing so hard. This series is EXCELLENT. Much joy.

[@sovietmoose5624]

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

[@MisterTingles]

"Merry died. Frodo died. ...Who else died? That was it, really." **Malletboy villain arc intensifies**

[@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

[@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.

[@Wildefire42]

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

[@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.

[@IanStewartDFTBA]

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

[@rileygoddard7181]

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

[@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

[@DHGG-ss5lk]

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

[@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.

[@thediethrower1803]

We learned later on that Gandalf's "being a decent person" was stored in the staff.

[@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.

[@Waxypassage8]

I love the idea of Farmer John Wick magnet avenging his dogs by destroying Mordor😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@hoiindustries1834]

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

[@nickbeutler]

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

[@flashkraft]

30:00 Turns out the arrowhead that hobbit used to kill the wraith was one of the lost shards of Narsil.

[@bird__xyz9520]

So great to have an extended campaign, cant wait to see where it all goes.

[@adamdapatsfan]

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

[@Ornghawk]

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

[@Archelepago]

Duncan must be the most jammy fellow on Games Night, dear lord.

[@JohnSmith-pz2db]

This needs to become a series! It would literally be a crime against humanity for it not too

[@xander6283]

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

[@TheMorbidHobo]

I would love to see a full series of this.

[@MiniVito24]

This was awesome. I love the idea and would love to see where you take this story

[@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.

[@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.

[@mbaird4]

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

[@Chard_]

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

[@TiredGamerSyndrome]

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

[@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."

[@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!

[@hurmet]

I know they play custome rules a lot for these little games but just FYI for the future and anyone interested in picking the game up. What Duncan did with the archers is 100% possible and good players do it all the time, but only if they are playing Evil aligned factions. Good factions can't shoot into combat, they wont risk shooting their own people.

[@atilathebun6526]

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

[@Nammley]

Loving the variety the channel has brought so far! Can't wait to see more

[@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.

[@Jarrlid97]

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

[@TheBloodypete]

This was a lot of fun! I'm looking forward to it being more of a series!

[@Mindstroller]

Witch King- "No man can kill me" Fireworks- " I AM NO MAN"

[@morganparsons7737]

Please do more! Id love to see this go on forever lol. I especially want to see the battle of alternate universe helms deep, eventually!

[@daidarabotchi3891]

Well at this rate, Duncan's rolls might get him to Mount Doom without so much as a hint of Saruman, haha

[@Jvegas2281]

I really do hope you guys continue this campaign. It has so much potential.

[@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"

[@GretchenDawntreader]

just points out that in the books and movies, the Fellowship really got a lot of rerolls on their dice, at dozens of points the whole adventure could have failed. The literally won by the power of the script. 2 more battles and the rest of the hobbits would be dead, none of the non-hobbits have the resistant character to be a bearer, and the ring would be lost or back with Sauron.

[@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.

[@MAJubbas]

Had put this on my Watch Later list, and only watched it now. It was sooo amazing and fun. You guys definitely need to do more of this! I enjoyed it immensely.

[@jameon40k]

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

[@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

[@ProstaitExam]

love MESBG and Ben always does a superb job guiding a narrative in these vids. maybe thorins company against the trolls next time? such an iconic gandalf moment

[@editdump3830]

I’ve had a huge smile on my face for the whole 37 minutes of this video. These are always so good! I look forward to these videos all month!

[@ArathirCz]

Get the membership and enjoy extra 2h of content per battle. Totally worth it. So much fun and seeing the dice rolls in some extra tense situations is awesome.

[@Orillion123456]

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

[@Yellowjack17]

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

[@TheAirbears]

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

[@scifimisc9191]

That was fantastic. All of these narrative battle reports have been great, but one that has some continuity for a few episodes would be really cool