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The Siege of Gondor: Designer’s Notes

March 2004·pp. 138–143

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Mat Ward explains why the supplement extends beyond Minas Tirith to cover the wider struggle along the Anduin. Linked scenarios follow individual characters and gradually introduce siege mechanics. Existing rules are expanded with more destructible structures, towers, engines and revised assault equipment rather than replaced wholesale. New heroes and warriors support both siege and open battles, while an appendix returns to Helm’s Deep with refreshed scenarios and demolition rules.

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