- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Games Workshop; First THUS edition (Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743442970
- ISBN-13: 978-0743442978
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 20.1 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Product Description
The first book in Tolkien’s epic masterpiece: The Lord of the Rings. Unabridged.
Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.
In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
About the Author
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on the 3rd January, 1892 at Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State, but at the age of four he and his brother were taken back to England by their mother. After his father’s death the family moved to Sarehole, on the south-eastern edge of Birmingham. Tolkien spent a happy childhood in the countryside and his sensibility to the rural landscape can clearly be seen in his writing and his pictures.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For those wondering what this book is about: It describes a relatively simple set of rules for playing strategic wargames set in the world of the Lord of The Rings. In addition to the book, you will also require a number of miniature soldiers to represent the elves, humans, goblins, orcs, wizards, dwarfs and (of course) hobbits. These can be bought separately, but could be represented by any small 1 inch tall miniatures (with a little imagination!).
The book is split into different sections; a description of the rules themselves, a number of playable scenarios, an introduce to the hobby of miniature model painting/landscape creation and a rules reference section.
The rules are simple to learn but provide scope for recreating a range of battles, from simple skirmishes with small numbers of combatants to full-scale warfare involving many dozens (if not hundreds) of warriors. The rules define the strengths and weaknesses of each of the races and characters that take part in the first film, and elegantly take account of the heroic nature of the primary characters - allowing them to use Might, Fate and Will points to escape from situations that would otherwise mean certain death (but only while their luck holds out!).
The scenario section describes a number of battles representing different scenes from the Fellowship of the Ring film, these include the attack of the Ringwraiths on Weathertop and the escape of the Fellowship from Balin's tomb. As well as a description of the combatants required, the scenarios define winning conditions and provide a suggested map layout for the battle. These are all well done, although there could perhaps have been a few more.
A large number of pages are dedicated to explaining the miniature wargaming hobby itself, with detailed explanations on how to paint the small plastic warriors and create realistic looking scenery, making this an excellent starting point for anyone completely new to the hobby (and perhaps providing inspiration to those already familiar). The instructions were detailed enough for me to paint four Moria Goblins and four Elven Warriors and get them looking very nice - even if I do say so myself.
Another thing to mention about this book is its excellent presentation, with colour images used throughout - many of which are taken directly from the film.
I would recommend this book to both beginners and advanced players. The simplicity of the rules often makes for quick and intense games which bring a sense of excitement back to a hobby that can often be overburdened with excess rules.
I look forward to the next two films, which will surely be accompanied by further expansions to the system. Well done Games Workshop!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Extraordinary Value
22 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
What a bargain!
This is NOT role-playing in Middle Earth - this is the rules for fighting skirmish wargames with the heroes and villains of the Fellowship of the Ring.
If you've already got a collection of suitable models to represent the Fellowship, plus a few orcs, elves and, of course, the Nazgul - just add this book and you can recreate the skirmishes of Book 1 of the Lord of the Rings.
If, on the other hand, you haven't got any models - then don't bother with this book - track down the boxed game from Games Workshop. It's about twice the price but it comes with loads of orcs and elves and men of Gondor - all in superb detail and no comparison to the stupid paper cut-outs at the back of this book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is a cool book.
17 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
The lord of the rings battle game looks awesome!
It is a game where you use miniature figures, you move the peaces by measuring how many inches they may move. like, a hobbit can only move a few inches per turn but a elf can move much farther, also a horseman may move REALLY far (because he is on a horse).
some of the people have "magic" skills, but it is more subtile than most game systems, like they took stuff from the book like Gandalf has a magic that makes him more intimidating (against the wolves if you remember), but its not all stuff like that, Gandalf and Saruman can cast something called sourserous blast! (cmon' people! "ooooooooo, ahhhhhhhh!")
what i didn't like was that they made Arwen "an accomplished warrior" but i can see some girls being happy to have a female warrior to play with, and also you may use galadrial, the balrog, the nine riders, and some of the big time male elf warriors (think celaborn. more ooo's and ahhhh's please)
but, its not just about being one caricature (in fact if you were only one person you would be wiped out quickly ;-)) you control an army of elf warriors and gondorean men (if your the good side)
If your the bad guys (you need someone to be the bad guys) you get to be orks and the nine riders and soruman.
ok but there are a few downers to it, in the book that i got you only get a few silly little paper people to play with, you need to make photo copys, that stinks, and if i want some good long lasting people to play with (you are mine to toy with! bahahaha! ahem, sorry.) anyhow, if i want some sturdy people i have to pay extra....
but if i want the fellowship and sarumon and the riders, you might end up paying more... :eek: and they dont come painted! that is ok if you like painting toys that are an inch or two high, with millions of tiny details (if your like me you will be lucky and have an artistic sis to paint them for you when you get some)
but still if i get desperate to play i will just take some slips of paper and wright "elf swordsman" or "nazgul". on them and pretend that its the real thing ;-)
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Get the box game!
12 Dec 2001
Format:Paperback
This game rocks! Don't bother getting the book by itself when for a few more bucks you can get a boatload of miniatures. The game is easy as pie to learn and a lot of fun. As for the guy who can't paint the miniatures - most of you have a bit more patience than that! I painted all mine up in a week, that was half the fun. Go to your nearest Hobby store and check out all the new miniatures that are out, get the game while you are there.
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