Ascension: Lord of the Rings licensed deckbuilder set launching via Kickstarter in July
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Summary
Stoneblade Entertainment, the creator of the popular deckbuilding card game Ascension, is launching its first licensed set based on The Lord of the Rings in July. The article details the upcoming Kickstarter campaign, the game's mechanics, new features like the Ring system and corruption mechanics, and the creative process behind adapting Tolkien's world into the Ascension framework. The set will introduce 300+ new cards, a new resource type (Influence), and a unique corruption mechanic tied to the One Ring.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe've been wanting to do a licensed set for a long time, and Lord of the Rings is the perfect fit for Ascension.
The Ring system adds a whole new layer of strategy to the game, where players must decide whether to embrace the power of the Ring or resist its corruption.
We wanted to make sure we did justice to Tolkien's world while still keeping the core Ascension experience that fans love.
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