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Draw Deck

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	You may have up to four copies of each card title (ignoring subtitles) in your draw deck.		You may have up to four copies of each card title (ignoring subtitles) in your draw deck.

	''Exception:// Since one copy of your Ring-bearer is always part of your starting fellowship, you may have only three copies of that character in ~~our~~		''Exception:// Since one copy of your Ring-bearer is always part of your starting fellowship, you may have only three copies of that character in your
	draw deck.		draw deck.

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	When a card specifically names itself in its game text, that card can be modified by its own game text when played. Otherwise, the modification takes effect only after the card is in play.		When a card specifically names itself in its game text, that card can be modified by its own game text when played. Otherwise, the modification takes effect only after the card is in play.

	''Orc Ambusher says, “The roaming penalty for each {{~~Culture~~\|Sauron}} minion you play is –1.” It does not specifically name itself, so this does not apply to Orc Ambusher when it is played.		''Orc Ambusher says, “The roaming penalty for each {{C\|Sauron}} minion you play is –1.” It does not specifically name itself, so this does not apply to Orc Ambusher when it is played.

	''Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark says, “While you can spot a {{~~Culture~~\|Rohan}} Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.” This specifically names Éomer himself, so it does apply to Éomer when he is played.		''Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark says, “While you can spot a {{C\|Rohan}} Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.” This specifically names Éomer himself, so it does apply to Éomer when he is played.

	''Grishnákh, Orc Captain says, “The site number of each {{~~Culture~~\|Sauron}} Orc is –3.” This does not apply to Grishnákh when you play him, but he is himself a {{~~Culture~~\|Sauron}} Orc, so his site number would be reduced after he entered play.''		''Grishnákh, Orc Captain says, “The site number of each {{C\|Sauron}} Orc is –3.” This does not apply to Grishnákh when you play him, but he is himself a {{C\|Sauron}} Orc, so his site number would be reduced after he entered play.''

	Each time a value is used, all applicable modifiers to that value are reapplied. If the result at that point is then less than zero, that result is changed to zero. (Numbers can go below zero until the final check is made.)		Each time a value is used, all applicable modifiers to that value are reapplied. If the result at that point is then less than zero, that result is changed to zero. (Numbers can go below zero until the final check is made.)

	''Frodo (strength 3) bears The One Ring, The Ruling Ring (strength +1). His strength is 4. During a skirmish, Enduring Evil is played (“Skirmish: Spot X burdens to make a character skirmishing a {{~~Culture~~\|Sauron}} Orc strength –X.”), spotting 6 burdens on Frodo.		''Frodo (strength 3) bears The One Ring, The Ruling Ring (strength +1). His strength is 4. During a skirmish, Enduring Evil is played (“Skirmish: Spot X burdens to make a character skirmishing a {{C\|Sauron}} Orc strength –X.”), spotting 6 burdens on Frodo.

	''Frodo’s strength is 3 + 1 – 6 = –2. This is reset to zero. Hobbit Intuition is played (“Skirmish: ...make a Hobbit strength +3.”) All applicable modifiers are reapplied to Frodo’s strength. He has strength 3 (Frodo) +1 (Ring) – 6 (Enduring Evil) + 3 (Intuition) = 1.''		''Frodo’s strength is 3 + 1 – 6 = –2. This is reset to zero. Hobbit Intuition is played (“Skirmish: ...make a Hobbit strength +3.”) All applicable modifiers are reapplied to Frodo’s strength. He has strength 3 (Frodo) +1 (Ring) – 6 (Enduring Evil) + 3 (Intuition) = 1.''

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2023-03-10T21:19:05Z

modifier: adding culture symbols

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	When a card specifically names itself in its game text, that card can be modified by its own game text when played. Otherwise, the modification takes effect only after the card is in play.		When a card specifically names itself in its game text, that card can be modified by its own game text when played. Otherwise, the modification takes effect only after the card is in play.

	''Orc Ambusher says, “The roaming penalty for each [Sauron] minion you play is –1.” It does not specifically name itself, so this does not apply to Orc Ambusher when it is played.		''Orc Ambusher says, “The roaming penalty for each {{Culture\|Sauron}} minion you play is –1.” It does not specifically name itself, so this does not apply to Orc Ambusher when it is played.

	''Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark says, “While you can spot a [Rohan] Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.” This specifically names Éomer himself, so it does apply to Éomer when he is played.		''Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark says, “While you can spot a {{Culture\|Rohan}} Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.” This specifically names Éomer himself, so it does apply to Éomer when he is played.

	''Grishnákh, Orc Captain says, “The site number of each [Sauron] Orc is –3.” This does not apply to Grishnákh when you play him, but he is himself a [Sauron] Orc, so his site number would be reduced after he entered play.''		''Grishnákh, Orc Captain says, “The site number of each {{Culture\|Sauron}} Orc is –3.” This does not apply to Grishnákh when you play him, but he is himself a {{Culture\|Sauron}} Orc, so his site number would be reduced after he entered play.''

	Each time a value is used, all applicable modifiers to that value are reapplied. If the result at that point is then less than zero, that result is changed to zero. (Numbers can go below zero until the final check is made.)		Each time a value is used, all applicable modifiers to that value are reapplied. If the result at that point is then less than zero, that result is changed to zero. (Numbers can go below zero until the final check is made.)

	''Frodo (strength 3) bears The One Ring, The Ruling Ring (strength +1). His strength is 4. During a skirmish, Enduring Evil is played (“Skirmish: Spot X burdens to make a character skirmishing a [Sauron] Orc strength –X.”), spotting 6 burdens on Frodo.		''Frodo (strength 3) bears The One Ring, The Ruling Ring (strength +1). His strength is 4. During a skirmish, Enduring Evil is played (“Skirmish: Spot X burdens to make a character skirmishing a {{Culture\|Sauron}} Orc strength –X.”), spotting 6 burdens on Frodo.

	''Frodo’s strength is 3 + 1 – 6 = –2. This is reset to zero. Hobbit Intuition is played (“Skirmish: ...make a Hobbit strength +3.”) All applicable modifiers are reapplied to Frodo’s strength. He has strength 3 (Frodo) +1 (Ring) – 6 (Enduring Evil) + 3 (Intuition) = 1.''		''Frodo’s strength is 3 + 1 – 6 = –2. This is reset to zero. Hobbit Intuition is played (“Skirmish: ...make a Hobbit strength +3.”) All applicable modifiers are reapplied to Frodo’s strength. He has strength 3 (Frodo) +1 (Ring) – 6 (Enduring Evil) + 3 (Intuition) = 1.''

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2023-03-10T21:16:26Z

modifier: fixing italics

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	''Orc Ambusher says, “The roaming penalty for each [Sauron] minion you play is –1.” It does not specifically name itself, so this does not apply to Orc Ambusher when it is played.		''Orc Ambusher says, “The roaming penalty for each [Sauron] minion you play is –1.” It does not specifically name itself, so this does not apply to Orc Ambusher when it is played.

	Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark says, “While you can spot a [Rohan] Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.” This specifically names Éomer himself, so it does apply to Éomer when he is played.		''Éomer, Third Marshal of Riddermark says, “While you can spot a [Rohan] Man, Éomer’s twilight cost is –1.” This specifically names Éomer himself, so it does apply to Éomer when he is played.

	Grishnákh, Orc Captain says, “The site number of each [Sauron] Orc is –3.” This does not apply to Grishnákh when you play him, but he is himself a [Sauron] Orc, so his site number would be reduced after he entered play.''		''Grishnákh, Orc Captain says, “The site number of each [Sauron] Orc is –3.” This does not apply to Grishnákh when you play him, but he is himself a [Sauron] Orc, so his site number would be reduced after he entered play.''

	Each time a value is used, all applicable modifiers to that value are reapplied. If the result at that point is then less than zero, that result is changed to zero. (Numbers can go below zero until the final check is made.)		Each time a value is used, all applicable modifiers to that value are reapplied. If the result at that point is then less than zero, that result is changed to zero. (Numbers can go below zero until the final check is made.)
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	''Frodo (strength 3) bears The One Ring, The Ruling Ring (strength +1). His strength is 4. During a skirmish, Enduring Evil is played (“Skirmish: Spot X burdens to make a character skirmishing a [Sauron] Orc strength –X.”), spotting 6 burdens on Frodo.		''Frodo (strength 3) bears The One Ring, The Ruling Ring (strength +1). His strength is 4. During a skirmish, Enduring Evil is played (“Skirmish: Spot X burdens to make a character skirmishing a [Sauron] Orc strength –X.”), spotting 6 burdens on Frodo.

	Frodo’s strength is 3 + 1 – 6 = –2. This is reset to zero. Hobbit Intuition is played (“Skirmish: ...make a Hobbit strength +3.”) All applicable modifiers are reapplied to Frodo’s strength. He has strength 3 (Frodo) +1 (Ring) – 6 (Enduring Evil) + 3 (Intuition) = 1.''		''Frodo’s strength is 3 + 1 – 6 = –2. This is reset to zero. Hobbit Intuition is played (“Skirmish: ...make a Hobbit strength +3.”) All applicable modifiers are reapplied to Frodo’s strength. He has strength 3 (Frodo) +1 (Ring) – 6 (Enduring Evil) + 3 (Intuition) = 1.''

	The order of modifiers doesn’t matter, since every applicable modifier is reapplied each time a value is used.		The order of modifiers doesn’t matter, since every applicable modifier is reapplied each time a value is used.
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	====<div id="Mounted">mounted</div>====		====<div id="Mounted">mounted</div>====
	A mounted character means one who is “bearing a possession with the class of mount.” (See '''bearer'''.)		A mounted character means one who is “bearing a possession with the class of mount.” (See '''bearer'''.)

Phallen Cassidy at 02:19, 26 October 2021

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	''Reprinted correctly as Realms of the Elf-lords card 3R1.''		''Reprinted correctly as Realms of the Elf-lords card 3R1.''

	=====<div id="Axe Strike">AXE STRIKE</div>===== '''1C3'''		=====<div id="Axe Strike">AXE STRIKE</div>=====
			'''1C3'''
	'''''Clarification''''':		'''''Clarification''''':
	'''Skirmish''': Make a Dwarf strength +2 (or +3 if		'''Skirmish''': Make a Dwarf strength +2 (or +3 if
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	Only copies of this card from ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' set need this clarification.		Only copies of this card from ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' set need this clarification.

	=====<div id="Dwarven Axe">DWARVEN AXE</div>===== '''1C9'''		=====<div id="Dwarven Axe">DWARVEN AXE</div>=====
			'''1C9'''
	This card can trigger only once for each Shadow player with a minion in that skirmish, regardless of how many minions that player had.		This card can trigger only once for each Shadow player with a minion in that skirmish, regardless of how many minions that player had.

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2021-10-22T21:52:39Z

fixing redlinks

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	<p style="font-size:20px;">Wiki Version of the Comprehensive Rules</p>		<p style="font-size:20px;">Wiki Version of the Comprehensive Rules</p>
	''See [[Rulebooks]] for an explanation of the various mediums that the official rules have been distributed in over the years. The below is an easily referenced version of the Comprehensive Rules 4.0 document released by Decipher. It, in conjunction with the last seven iterations of the [[~~current_rulings_document\|~~Current Rulings Document]], constitutes the last official word from Decipher on the Lord of the Rings TCG.''		''See [[Rulebooks]] for an explanation of the various mediums that the official rules have been distributed in over the years. The below is an easily referenced version of the Comprehensive Rules 4.0 document released by Decipher. It, in conjunction with the last seven iterations of the [[Current Rulings Document]], constitutes the last official word from Decipher on the Lord of the Rings TCG.''
	==<div id="the lord of the rings trading card game comprehensive rules 4.0">The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game Comprehensive Rules 4.0</div>==		==<div id="the lord of the rings trading card game comprehensive rules 4.0">The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game Comprehensive Rules 4.0</div>==
	===<div id="if you have never played a trading card game...">If you have never played a trading card game...</div>===		===<div id="if you have never played a trading card game...">If you have never played a trading card game...</div>===
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	===<div id="if you have played this game before...">If you have played this game before...</div>===		===<div id="if you have played this game before...">If you have played this game before...</div>===

	These '''Comprehensive Rules''' provides complete documentation of all rules for [[~~lord of the rings tcg\|~~The Lord of the Rings TCG]] as of October 2004. It replaces and supersedes all previous rulebooks. It is divided into three sections.		These '''Comprehensive Rules''' provides complete documentation of all rules for [[The Lord of the Rings TCG]] as of October 2004. It replaces and supersedes all previous rulebooks. It is divided into three sections.

	'''Section One''' is a chronological overview of gameplay. '''Section Two''' provides complete rules to the game, organized alphabetically by topic. '''Section Three''' provides entries on individual cards, including errata and clarifications.		'''Section One''' is a chronological overview of gameplay. '''Section Two''' provides complete rules to the game, organized alphabetically by topic. '''Section Three''' provides entries on individual cards, including errata and clarifications.

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Rogue HTML tags

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	During this phase, players may perform maneuver actions (special abilities on cards in play with “'''Maneuver:'''” and events with that keyword) using the action procedure.		During this phase, players may perform maneuver actions (special abilities on cards in play with “'''Maneuver:'''” and events with that keyword) using the action procedure.

	~~<block 80:0:white;black;4px outset black;arial,sans-serif/10pt;>'''~~Action Procedure~~'''~~		=====Action Procedure=====
	As the Free Peoples player, you get the first opportunity to perform an action, and then the player on your right gets an opportunity, and so on counter-clockwise around the table.		As the Free Peoples player, you get the first opportunity to perform an action, and then the player on your right gets an opportunity, and so on counter-clockwise around the table.

	If a player does not wish to perform an action, he may simply pass. Passing does not prevent a player from performing an action later in the same phase.~~</block>~~		If a player does not wish to perform an action, he may simply pass. Passing does not prevent a player from performing an action later in the same phase.

	When all players consecutively pass, proceed to the archery phase. If there are no minions left after the maneuver phase, then skip directly to the regroup phase.		When all players consecutively pass, proceed to the archery phase. If there are no minions left after the maneuver phase, then skip directly to the regroup phase.

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	This card’s title should now be read as: •Bilbo, Well-spoken Gentlehobbit		This card’s title should now be read as: •Bilbo, Well-spoken Gentlehobbit

	=====<div id="O Elbereth! Gilthoniel!">O ELBERETH! GILTHONIEL!<div>====		=====<div id="O Elbereth! Gilthoniel!">O ELBERETH! GILTHONIEL!<div>=====
	'''2R108'''		'''2R108'''
	As skirmishes involving the Ring-bearer cannot be cancelled, the skirmish action of this		As skirmishes involving the Ring-bearer cannot be cancelled, the skirmish action of this
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	====HELD====		=====<div id="Held">HELD</div>=====
	6R109		6R109
	The “site 9” referred to on this card is any site 9 card from any block.		The “site 9” referred to on this card is any site 9 card from any block.

Phallen Cassidy at 07:04, 25 September 2021

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	<p style="font-size:20px;">Wiki Version of the Comprehensive Rules</p>		<p style="font-size:20px;">Wiki Version of the Comprehensive Rules</p>
	''See [[Rulebooks]] for an explanation of the various mediums that the official rules have been distributed in over the years. The below is an easily referenced version of the Comprehensive Rules 4.0 document released by Decipher. It, in conjunction with the last seven iterations of the [[current_rulings_document\|Current Rulings Document]], constitutes the last official word from Decipher on the Lord of the Rings TCG.''		''See [[Rulebooks]] for an explanation of the various mediums that the official rules have been distributed in over the years. The below is an easily referenced version of the Comprehensive Rules 4.0 document released by Decipher. It, in conjunction with the last seven iterations of the [[current_rulings_document\|Current Rulings Document]], constitutes the last official word from Decipher on the Lord of the Rings TCG.''