Denethor, Wizened Steward (7C86) - Revision history

Teltura: reducing extra space at the top of each article

2022-12-01T01:44:50Z

reducing extra space at the top of each article

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	[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C\|Gondor}} [[Companion]] from the [[Return of the King]] set.		[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C\|Gondor}} [[Companion]] from the [[Return of the King]] set.

	{{CardInfobox\|7C86}}		{{CardInfobox\|7C86}}

	{{QueryCardCategories\|7C86}}</noinclude>		{{QueryCardCategories\|7C86}}</noinclude>
	= Strategy =		= Strategy =

Teltura: mass editing card pages to make inclusion for reprints snazzier

2022-11-19T05:31:28Z

mass editing card pages to make inclusion for reprints snazzier

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	{{NavBar\|7C86\|[[Return of the King Index]]\|[[Denethor, Steward of the City (7R85)\|Denethor, Steward of the City (7R85)]]\|[[Derufin (7R87)\|Derufin (7R87)]]}}		{{NavBar\|7C86\|[[Return of the King Index]]\|[[Denethor, Steward of the City (7R85)\|Denethor, Steward of the City (7R85)]]\|[[Derufin (7R87)\|Derufin (7R87)]]}}
	{{CardTabs\|Gondor}}		{{CardTabs\|Gondor}}
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	{{QueryCardCategories\|7C86}}		{{QueryCardCategories\|7C86}}</noinclude>
	= Strategy =		= Strategy =
	An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength. As a result, in most formats Denethor, Wizened Steward is only useful in a deck that wants to spot Denethor for some reason, but isn't starting with two other {{C\|Gondor}} [[Man\|men]].		An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength. As a result, in most formats Denethor, Wizened Steward is only useful in a deck that wants to spot Denethor for some reason, but isn't starting with two other {{C\|Gondor}} [[Man\|men]].

Cease: /* Weak Versus... */ a bit more relevant to where he's played

2022-03-22T10:55:22Z

Weak Versus...: a bit more relevant to where he's played

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	== Weak Versus... ==		== Weak Versus... ==

	* He's best in a fairly large fellowship, which may be vulnerable to [[Rule of 6]] cards like {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}} or {{Card\|~~Savagery to Match Their Numbers~~}}.		* He's best in a fairly large fellowship, which may be vulnerable to [[Rule of 6]] cards like {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}} or {{Card\|Greed}}.

	= Alternate Personas =		= Alternate Personas =
	{{AlternateVersionTable\|7C86}}		{{AlternateVersionTable\|7C86}}

Cease: /* Weak Versus... */ link out

2022-01-27T08:46:01Z

Weak Versus...: link out

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	== Weak Versus... ==		== Weak Versus... ==

	* He's best in a fairly large fellowship, which may be vulnerable to cards like {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}} or {{Card\|Savagery to Match Their Numbers}}.		* He's best in a fairly large fellowship, which may be vulnerable to [[Rule of 6]] cards like {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}} or {{Card\|Savagery to Match Their Numbers}}.

	= Alternate Personas =		= Alternate Personas =
	{{AlternateVersionTable\|7C86}}		{{AlternateVersionTable\|7C86}}

Tunadan: Fixed a typo in the culture link

2022-01-25T16:39:43Z

Fixed a typo in the culture link

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	= Strategy =		= Strategy =
	An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength. As a result, in most formats Denethor, Wizened Steward is only useful in a deck that wants to spot Denethor for some reason, but isn't starting with two other {{G\|Gondor}} [[Man\|men]].		An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength. As a result, in most formats Denethor, Wizened Steward is only useful in a deck that wants to spot Denethor for some reason, but isn't starting with two other {{C\|Gondor}} [[Man\|men]].

	In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any of the other sets in that block, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.		In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any of the other sets in that block, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.

Cease: a little more

2022-01-25T07:31:14Z

a little more

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	= Strategy =		= Strategy =
	An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength.		An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength. As a result, in most formats Denethor, Wizened Steward is only useful in a deck that wants to spot Denethor for some reason, but isn't starting with two other {{G\|Gondor}} [[Man\|men]].

	In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any of the other sets in that block, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.		In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any of the other sets in that block, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.

Cease: no, this was correct

2021-12-22T03:19:03Z

no, this was correct

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	= Strategy =		= Strategy =
	An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the ~~next~~ block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight ~~and no downsides~~. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength.		An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength.

	In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any ~~later~~ sets, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.		In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any of the other sets in that block, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.

	= Strengths and Weaknesses =		= Strengths and Weaknesses =

Cease: /* Strategy */ whoops

2021-12-21T15:23:54Z

Strategy: whoops

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	= Strategy =		= Strategy =
	An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the ~~same~~ block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength.		An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the next block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight and no downsides. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength.

	In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any ~~of the other~~ sets ~~in that block~~, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.		In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any later sets, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.

	= Strengths and Weaknesses =		= Strengths and Weaknesses =

Cease: not a very good card, but did my best to do justice by him

2021-12-18T19:27:55Z

not a very good card, but did my best to do justice by him

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	= Strategy =		= Strategy =
	~~== Gameplay Strategy ==~~		An marginal card, negligible in most formats. {{Card\|Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith}}, from the same block, has 8 strength for only 2 twilight. To exceed that, you'd need to spot four other Men; that's a lot of work for only 1 more strength, and there are many other, better, dedicated {{C\|Gondor}} skirmishers. Plus, Lord of Minas Tirith's ability to search your deck is much stronger than +1 strength.
	''~~In this section~~, ~~describe:'~~'

	* ''General usage''		In a format that includes [[Return of the King]] but not any of the other sets in that block, Wizened Steward may be marginally useful as a disposable tank that usually has about 6-7 base strength and benefits from both {{Card\|Noble Leaders}} and {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}. That's situationally useful, as this compares favorably to both 2 cost, 6 strength companions like {{Card\|Derufin}}, and 3 cost, 7 strength companions like most versions of Boromir and Faramir. Alternately, you could use {{Card\|Denethor, Steward of the City}}, which is 8 strength all the time, but that comes at the cost of generating extra burdens and threats.
	* ''Unorthodox or subtle usage''
	* ''Common pitfalls of ~~using this card~~''

	~~== Deckbuilding Strategy ==~~
	~~''In~~ this ~~section~~, ~~describe:''~~

	* ''Cards and ~~strategies this card works well with''~~
	* ''Cards and ~~strategies this card works particularly well or poorly against''~~
	* ''Alternate cards you ~~might consider picking instead~~ of ~~this one~~, ~~depending on~~ the ~~situation~~, ~~including alternate version~~ of ~~characters''~~

	= Strengths and Weaknesses =		= Strengths and Weaknesses =
	== Synergizes With... ==		== Synergizes With... ==

	* ''~~List friendly cards that work well with this card''~~		* {{Card\|Noble Leaders}}
			* {{Card\|Aragorn, King in Exile}}
			* {{Card\|Gondorian Sword}} or {{Card\|Knight's Spear}} are his best [[hand weapon]]s in the only formats where you'd play him.

	== Strong Versus... ==		== Strong Versus... ==

	* ~~''List enemy cards this card does well against''~~		* This is a vanilla companion with no particular strengths to speak of.

	== Weak Versus... ==		== Weak Versus... ==

	* '~~'List enemy or friendly cards to avoid playing this card with''~~		* He's best in a fairly large fellowship, which may be vulnerable to cards like {{Card\|Ulaire Enquea, Lieutenant of Morgul}} or {{Card\|Savagery to Match Their Numbers}}.

	~~= Rulings =~~
	~~''In this section'':~~

	* ''Put quotes from the CRDs and Comprehensive Rules here that reference this card specifically by name''
	* ''Also put quotes if a particular rule commonly affects the outcome of a card in a ~~subtle manner (such as quoting the [[Rule~~ of ~~4]] for~~ {{Card\|~~8R20~~}}~~)''~~
	* ''Link to rules discussions on TLHH''

	= Alternate Personas =		= Alternate Personas =
	{{AlternateVersionTable\|7C86}}		{{AlternateVersionTable\|7C86}}

	~~= See Also =~~
	* ''Add links to the wayback machine (or wiki archival links) for official Decipher articles regarding the card''
	* ''Link to decks that use this card''
	~~[[Category:Cards That Need Work]]~~

Teltura: Fixing the generated stinger using the culture icon rather than the full culture name + icon

2021-10-14T08:16:01Z

Fixing the generated stinger using the culture icon rather than the full culture name + icon

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	[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{CI\|Gondor}} [[Companion]] from the [[Return of the King]] set.		[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C\|Gondor}} [[Companion]] from the [[Return of the King]] set.

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	[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{CI\|Gondor}} [[Companion]] from the [[Return of the King]] set.		[[{{ROOTPAGENAME}}]] is a {{C\|Gondor}} [[Companion]] from the [[Return of the King]] set.

	{{CardInfobox\|7C86}}		{{CardInfobox\|7C86}}