What if the Fellowship reached Moria in time? | Battle Report: Lord of the Rings
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Games Night returns to Middle Earth for another thrilling installment in our Lord of the Rings campaign! Our Fellowship has made it to the mines of Moria just in time to help the Dwarves in their last stand against the Goblins, but will it be enough to turn the tide?
Who's in the video:
Ben: / bedgars
Tom: / @angorytom
Duncan: / @duncan
Chapters:
2:47 Turn 1
07:41 Turn 2
12:19 Turn 3
15:46 Turn 4
19:21 Turn 5
21:51 Turn 6
26:05 Turn 7
28:58 Turn 8
31:02 Turns 9, 10 and 11
32:52 Turn 12
34:53 Finale
37:25 Saving rolls and outro
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The much-anticipated continuation of our Lord of the Rings campaign has finally arrived! Watch the full, 2 hour long version here: czcams.com/video/OrF7I0C3CI8/video.htmlsi=tTdfI4w7XJ4YXkK2
Oh no, its private
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It's a bit odd to advertise the full version as free but then have it behind the paywall after the link. How about "consider becoming a member to access the full 2 hour version." and then paste the link.
more indiana jones and the ambush in the woods with the urachal at amon hen would be my vote for the next video
Imagine if the elf gods decide that Gandalf was such a scumbag that instead of him we get book dwarf the white instead.
I can't express with text how hype I am for book dwarf the white
@@BenersantheBread The Fellowship, Book Dwarf the White, and the Sexy Elves vs Gandalf Dogkiller a fallen Maiar coming to claim the ring
I mean, his depictions of elf women are extremely flattering. I could see it happening.
oh god please, Dog Killer Gandalf can stay in moria, give me Book Dwarf the White
I lend my voice to book dwarf the white, with sexy elf accompaniment
Finally, the return of the one true hero Fatty Bolger
Just watched the first episode as well, and he's a badass. What a champ!
The one true ring bearer
next episode in Rohan:
"Why should I welcome you, Gandalf dog-blower?"-Théoden
"A just question my liege" -Wormtongue
Truly underrated joke in these comments.
Dog-Blower? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
"Your love of killing dogs has clearly slowed your mind."
-Saruman, an iconic quote directed at Bridge Terrorist Gandalf
Boromir: "One does not simply walk into mordor."
Fatty bolger: "Are you sure about that?"
waiting for the "what kind of asshole kills a dog?" "I spend a might point to kill the dog" short
Next guest villain on Games Night: It's Sips!
@@foreng3095 *with tears of joy* YOU CAN KICK DOGS
21:14 is the fanfic we didn't know we deserved
Bravo that was awesome!
Ambigousamphib! Oh my!
Duncan just played Gandalf like his first Yogsquest character
Dad/Rat killer became dog killer
Next Time on Lord of the Games Night: Boromir corners the fellowship after Lothlorien with a squad of bad Gondorians on a mission from Denethor to try to steal the ring. But who is that mysterious bear-like figure coming out of the woods to the rescue? How long until ace tracker Balrog picks up the trail? Find out in 6 months probably.
Yes. Ben, steal this man's material
6 or 7 months sounds about right 😭😭😭
And why is the bear like figure covered in what looks like sausages?
18 year old boromir out to prove himself.... It's a coming of age story lol
We need all the likes on this
"I may be a balrog, but I'm not a monster." - tom
I feel this on a personal level
"Gandalf? Yes, that was my name. Gandalf the Grey. I am Gandalf Dog-Killer."
Dog blower*
The nemesis joke really got me😂
17:13
I like to think “Fatty” is a term of great endearment in the Shire, even bordering on a title like Champion. I think technically, in Hobbiton, someone called Fatty is held higher regard than a great hero.
Being fat is clearly a sign of well off halfling, who is healthy and loves life. So Fatty is of course highest praise anyone could have
The Defence of Lothlorien would be a good follow up. You could have a scenario where Evil has mostly hero characters rather than mooks, since the armies of the Two Towers aren't ready yet 15 years early... but they have the ring wraiths and a balrog.
And lots of spiders!
Only issue is, unless they modify statlines baseline Elves outfight most Evil Heroes. So even if the Lothlorien side is all Wood Elves, with their shooting and fight value they'd destroy Goblin Heroes, Balrog would even struggle if he gets surrounded. Then on top of that you add in things like Haldir, Celeborn or Galadriel and its a pretty easy win for Lorien.
If they go further and allow Lorien to use its Galadhrim Warriors and Guards of the Galadhrim Court, they are even more likely to wipe a hero heavy Moria army.
@@hurmetWhat would be a good counter for the elves then?
@@benhramiak8781pure numbers I guess
@@benhramiak8781 Elves are pretty vulnerable to any enemy that can get more dice into the fight, which is most of them.
I think @hurmet is over-estimating the elves. The reason why they are good is that they have a high "Fight Value" which means they win ties, but Goblin heroes roll two or three dice, while regular elves only roll one, which means that the Goblins will straight win more often (a Goblin captain is values at 35 points base, while an Wood Elf is only 8).
(The way fights are resolved in ME:SBG is that you each roll your dice and see who has the highest single value, a single 6 will beat any number 5s)
Gandalf, help us!
"No. I dont think i will."
when saruman joining the fellowship improves its moral fiber
Balrog: I can't kill the dog
Gandalf: hold my beer
Balin was doing Gandalfs job for him lol! "You Shall Not Pass!"
Balin's last stand was truly epic.
Sounds like the Elves are gonna have to do some real heavy lifting in the next episode.
I'm a big fan of Tom playing the showman rather than going all in on sweating. This game could have really been over by the start of turn 2, but Tom choosing to make the Balrog chill for a turn rather than just grab and murder the objective *let a game happen* which is nice lol
This series is soooooo good, please keep it up!
They did mention that they did the Balrog appearance roll at "the end of the turn", from the look of the video it seemed to happen after movement phase, so I guess it couldn't do anything
@@RauMinsI think they are talking about Tom not charging the balrog into the hobbits when he had the chance to.
He decided not to becuse he didn't want to kill the dog.
But if he immediately charged into the hobbits when he had the chance it would have made it very difficult for any of the hobbits to go anywhere or get away from it and Tom had enough goblins to keep the dwarfs at bay.
He also could have whipped anyone other then gandalf or killed angron on the bridge.
There where a lot of options tom could have made to make the game a lot harder but he went for the showman rather then crushing the enemy
Amazing. I thought for sure more of the hobbits would die after a certain something happened to the bridge. The sheer tension of Farmer Maggot being the last one on the board. A true masterpiece.
Farmer maggot has so much plot armor in these movies it’s insane
The true fans know the VALUE of Fatty Bolger to Frodo's journey.
Frodo? The random hobbit who died in the shire? I think you mean Sam
@@BenersantheBreadEveryone has their favorite tertiary characters.
Goblin goes up to the dog and starts playing with it and petting it and Gandalf is just like "NO" and explodes the poor dog
There could be a good Saruman since it’s a little early, and he could come to save the fellowship in Lorien as they are attacked by the pursuing balrog
that would be cool
I like this!
And with Saruman remaining the White, maybe the blue wizards are turned evil? After they are dispatched Gandalf could return as Gandalf the Blue becoming a kind of stealth wizard!
@@RubelliteFae Or Gandalf becomes evil, what with being a dog-blower
@@thediethrower1803 I think of him returning being a kind of journey of the hero, going into the depths of hell, dying, & being reborn sort of thing. So, for my headcannon it doesn't work to return as evil (i.e. the LOTR divinities reward growth, not pure decent).
I think blue could work because it's unclear to what extent they succeeded in their missions and when or if they were turned to darkness. So, he could return as a second chance, but still fall to the corruption. Or could triumph as good as a blue wizard.
Or, perhaps most entertainingly, become morally ambiguous due to wrestling with his failings.
Oh, that was hilarious. Scumbag Gandalf!
Next time on Battle Report: Lord of the Rings - The Balrog pursues the Fellowship (i.e., Aragorn and his pint-sized pals) into Lothlorien! Galadriel is _not_ amused.
Galadriel and Celeborn v. Balrog would be pretty fun to see honestly.
Imagine, now that this is earlier in the time line, Sarumon isnt yet fully in with Sauron yet, and hearing/feeling one of his kind has been defeated, stays 'good', maybe even aids the Fellowship in The Dogkillers stead.
gandalf breaking the bridge early was so fucking good lol
21:13
To be called "Fatty" Mr. Bolger had to reap plentiful harvests, be a good cook, and avoid exercise (exercise is a gateway to adventuring, and no reputable hobbit would go on an adventure). Therefore "Fatty" isn't just a term of endearment for the hobbits, it's a term of high honor.
I think Gandalf should return, but on the side of evil. After falling into the abyss, burnt and near death, he is found by some Orks and brought to Saruman who manages to convince Gandalf to serve Sauron this time around. Gandalf makes his comeback during the 15 years too early raid on Rohan, as Siegemaster Gandalf the Black trying to take either Edoras or Helms Deep.
Since this is 15 years early, maybe Saruman isn't evil in this series, though. One comment suggested he could come to the aid of the fellowship to rescue them from the Balrog - subverting their original roles in a unique and fun way.
Finally! The saga continues!
Very respectful to end with 2 and a half minutes of black silence to mourn Gandalf the Dickish
Gandalf the black...
Gandalf the dickish... that was my name. I'm Gandalf the Crisp
@@ronaldmcdonald7366 SARUMAN THE STINKYYYYY
Bro balin has to return after that display, aint no way he holdin off the balrog for that long and not blessed by Aule or reincarnation of Durin or some shit
I'm predicting that dog killer Gandalf will come back in the next episode as Gandalf the Black, robes, beard and all charred!
More like Gandalf the blackened
Duncan's dice are literally unbelievable. I've never seen more sixes in my life.
Small spoiler from the members cut; Oin survived his fall into the chasm, he was able to swim to the shore of the lake and then he maniged to find his way in the dark tunnels. Now he is Golluming it up down in in the depths of the mountain where dark things gnaw at the roots of the world. I don't think he is coming back sadly
Maybe not. But IF he comes back he has some really great stories to write! Assuming his book wasn't ruined in the fall...
I was beginning to think this series wouldn't continue, but this was about the best thing ever
0:20 Looks like Ben is trying to negotiate a peace between his two Empire elector counts sons who childishly can't even look at eachother
When Balin struck the Balrog I jumped up and cheered!
...while on the bus.
lol!
I totally want to see Tom as Saruman fighting the ents.
Part of me feels like Fatty Bolger should start getting better as the games go on. If he survives a fight (even if knocked out) he should slowly gain experience and become less useless. Could do that for other party members like Farmer Maggot too.
“You blow one dog” -Duncan Jones 2024
In for more of this at any opportunity. Also, my vote is Dogkiller Gandalf falls into darkness and Saruman remains a good guy.
Can't wait for "Gandalf the ash brown" to make his heroic return at a later date!
Love how this story is panning out! Maybe something with Rohan could be next? I can't wait to see Gandalf the Dog-Killer return as Gandalf the Black 😂
And Book Dwarf the White
By the time they get to The Scourging of the Shire, Fatty Bolger and Farmer Maggot are going to be like Heroes of Old when The World was Young and just wade through Sharky’s goons.
Petition to have Tom run Sharky and his goons.
Game Night is always at its best when it leans hard on the storytelling. Loved this part 2, can't wwait for part 3.
I feel like this Fellowship is once again going to pick up some local help (meat shields) in Lothlorien - Haldir and a squad of elves making the journey to Amon Hen, where they run into an unexpected threat from some Uruk-hai. All the while, the Balrog, Gandalf, and Book Dwarf (who is Ori, not Oin) are all trying to catch up. The Balrog has a head start, but he really doesn’t like that the Fellowship took boats - the water would put out his flaming whip, so he’s been running along the riverbank the whole time.
I sympathize with Tom so much.
I played the Moria faction at a regular get-together where we'd do big battles (4 players, about 2k points per player but it's also team pool), Aragon's free Might each turn is such a massive headache. Lose initiative? No, you didn't. Win initiative but then lose in a fight? Na, free might, and you get knocked back. Still, felt great being the army that came to the table with like 100+ units of gobbos and trolls against a defensive line to just overwhelm, at least when I could move first. And the Gundabad Blackshields used to be so much better than they are now. Ugh, I'm going to go yell at clouds.
My new offering anytime there are problems at work: 'Its all gone a bit early balrog'.
The shocked look on both players faces when they hear what failing the charis check does was priceless
Since they're through Moria early maybe they can pick up some help from the Rohirim, perhaps Theodred is still alive to join them. And they can try to prevent Theoden's decent into madness.
Honestly, however this goes I am really enjoying it and looking forward to seeing how it continues.
Aragorn: "The bridge is out!"
Sam: "What? I can't hear you!"
Aragorn: "The bridge is OUT!"
Sam: "I still can't hear you! Oh, Aragorn, the bridge is out! Aragorn, THE BRIDGE IS OUT! SAVE ME, ARAGORN!"
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I like to think that when the Balrog tried to whip him, Farmer Maggot just ended up cutting a bit off the end of it with his scythe
Really enjoying this campaign!
For next time I would say meeting up with Boromir at Amon Hen!
Otherwise, meet up with the Elves in Lorien and do some sort of ambush, maybe The Balrog is still chasing and they ward it off.
If Gandalf returns from this it will be as "Gandalf the Shite"
Balin is such a nice model
Rather than coming back as Gandalf the White, he should come back as Gandalf the Black and Horribly Charred.
Along with Sir. Not Appearing In This Film lol
Are we sure that Gandalf wasn't actually two gobbos in a robe stacked on top of each other?
Now he'll be called "Gandalf the Ash Grey"
Gandalf the W@nker
Editing is getting better and better every video. Great stuff.
So this is what was Lewis was referring to in the newest main channel members video
Fatty Bolger! The Hero of ages
I love the idea of Aragorn calling the little hobbit Fatty so much that he starts thinking it's his real name.
This is easily my favorite Games Night series. MESBG is such a fun game, and this alternate storyline, along with each scenario they've come up with so far, is both so fun and so on brand with these guys in how badly every goes for the heroes. And man, Balin's stand is epic! Please make more!
I had nearly given up hope, good to see the fellowship continue!
I love it when the dice tell a story haha
The tale of duncan the dog blower
I'm actually really enjoying this lord of the rings series you guys are doing, it's nice to see another tabletop wargame system.
You guys should make a bolt action battle report based on Hogan's Heroes kind of like the Indiana Jones one!
Maybe the dwarfs tells them to head for the Lonely Mountain to recruit more fellowshipers but they get lost in Mirkwood? (Chance for spiders and elves). Maybe Sam has been taken and the others must free him before the arch-arachnid eats him and the ring?
This IS the best channel on CZcams as well as the best alternative LOTR ever❤
Actually great idea cuz then they can bring in both Legolas and Gimli!
Without Council of elrond the fellowship is smol
Can't wait for Gandelf the Chard dog killer to come back!
Love that this has become a series!
Great video and well worth the wait since the last one.
Maybe next we see the fellowship either at Lothlorien or Amon Hen joined by elves and are ambushed either by orcs or maybe Boromir and his men?
Also would love to see the Balrog chase them down like a revenant and show up in a final battle down the line.
What an absolute pleasure lads, genuinely such fun to watch! Would be fun to see if any of the dwarves actually survived a check after Balins absolutely heroic stand against the big bad balrog
Love that you did a follow-up on the previous Middle Earth video, this is so good!
Amazing continuation! Better than the first scenario I thought. Loved the advancing chasing boss of the Balrog, and the dice told a very good story.
My only thought is it was lucky the Balrog turned up early otherwise it could have been very one sided! But this all worked out for the best.
Duncan's mustache is so fabulous.
So happy to see more of this, and a fantastic video as always!!
The Silver Bayonet would be perfect for Games Night. Scenario driven, campaign rules, interesting setting, good rules, I think it would be a lot of fun.
So glad to see this continue - you make such a compelling AU!
These videos are excellent, thanks so much Ben and the Games Night team!
Been so long they've all got dwarf beards now
Looks like it´s Radagasts time too shine!
Ol' Dogblower Jones does it again.
These are so much fun! Can’t wait for more of this alternate timeline
the rest of the fellowship needs to fight the elves, either because of some mistranslation or because the hobbits ate all their food.
Thanks again for this incredible battle report, such a good time ♥
Woooo! It's back! This one was amazing. I've used the Balrog before and know how good it is so it's so surprising he didn't just stomp.
really well done, Ben is a great moderator for these.
I love how the Balrog's wings are decorative apparantly. XD
That Nemesis system joke by Duncan was so good
Yay! An amazing part 2 that has lived up to the expectations set by the first part. Ben and co. continue to nail these vids! Part 3 would be awesome! Surely something to do with Rohan or maybe the Balrog goes to Isengard to have an unfriendly chat with Sarumon about who's the biggest baddie in the West!
Such an amazing series! I love the creativity and love you guys put into it
Absolutely amazing, couldn't stop laughing all the way through. Cant wait for part 3!!
So glad they continued this series! I knew Farmer Maggot would pull through!
This is so good. More hummed theme music please! The bit on the bridge throwing was so good
I love this fantasy Fellowship adventure! Really looking forward to what comes next!
I love this campaign style you’ve got going on with this! Please do more!
Massive video, so fun to watch, still the best channel for these game reports!
Next one has to be Lurtz and the Balrog burning down Lothorian.