The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game

http://decipher.com/lordoftherings/gettingstarted/

Getting Started With The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game
New to trading card games? Need a little help getting started? The best way 
to learn is from a friend who already knows how to play, but if your 
friends aren't players yet, we have plenty of resources available to help 
point a beginning player in the right direction. You'll be playing like a 
pro in no time!

If you're new to trading card games...

 What Is a Trading Card Game?
 
 The Two Towers Starter Rulebook
The Starter Rulebook is designed for new players just like you, with 
examples and explanations of basic rules to help players new to TCGs learn 
how to play. You can download a printable PDF copy here, or get a printed 
copy in either of The Two Towers starter decks.
 
 Video Tutorial
Learn how to play The Lord of the Rings TCG straight from the designers. 
You'll want to print out The Two Towers Starter Rulebook and the video 
transcript to follow along. (Requires RealPlayer.)
 
 Video Transcript and Starting Tutorial
A step-by-step guide to getting started in a Lord of the Rings TCG game. 
Use this to follow along with the video tutorial, or to learn on your own. 
 
 The Lord of the Rings Sample Game
Another sample of easy-to-understand gameplay for beginning players.
 
 The Two Towers Downloadable Starter Decks
Try out The Lord of the Rings TCG for free! Just download these pdf 
versions of the Théoden and Aragorn starter decks, print out the sheets, 
cut the cards apart, slip 'em into clear sleeves and you're ready to go! 
These documents may be freely distributed as long as no fee is charged and 
they are not altered in any way. Free downloadable cards not legal for 
tournament play. 
 
 The Lord of the Rings TCG Table Layout
This full-color table layout (also found in the rulebook) shows you how to 
set up your play area.
 

More help...

 Help Clinic
Mark Tuttle's 7-part series takes you through the details of each phase of 
the turn, from Start of Turn and Fellowship Phase to Regroup Phase and End 
of Turn. 
 
 Gameplay and Rules Help
Still have questions? Email Mark Tuttle ("Elrond") at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
for official answers to your gameplay and rules questions.
 
 Message Boards
Visit The Lord of the Rings TCG message boards to discuss gameplay, ask 
rules questions, talk about deck designs or dream cards, or buy, sell, or 
trade your cards.
 

Once you've gained a little experience, you'll want to explore the other 
links in this section, where you can find the Deluxe Rulebook, complete 
lists of all the cards available for the game, information on organized 
play (tournaments and leagues), and much more.

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