Jump to content

Welcome to Card Game DB
Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Search Articles

Game of Thrones Archives

Greyjoy Knights of the Hollow Hill

Apr 21 2011 05:00 AM | WolfgangSenff in Strategy

Recently, I built a deck for the Chosen Few contest held by Fantasy Flight Games . I don't think my deck did that great in the proxy tournament, but there were a lot of possibilities with it. In any case, over the course of building that deck, I b...

Read story →    1 comments    *****

Combo: What Game of Thrones is Missing

Aug 16 2011 05:00 AM | Twn2dn in Strategy

Many players have recently expressed concern about the growing power level of certain cards in the current (Maester's) card block. In particular, the agenda has attracted some attention as people complain about how powerful Joffrey-focused, Shadows...

Read story →    12 comments    *****

GenCon 2011 3rd Place Deck (Top Targ Joust Deck)

Aug 10 2011 05:00 AM | Twn2dn in Tournament Reports

I want to take a few minutes to discuss what I think is currently the most powerful House Targaryen build in joust. I don't mean to suggest this is somehow the "perfect" list, but just that the Maester's Path agenda is clearly the best...

Read story →    26 comments    *****

Forgotten Plans - The Island of Lost Plots

Mar 12 2012 05:00 AM | Staton in Game of Thrones

Hello Readers, and welcome back to the Forgotten Plans article. Last time we talked about the underplayed House Bolton theme in Stark. Today, however, we are going to talk more about individual cards. Most decks these days tend to be pretty varied, eve...

Read story →    10 comments    *****

Thrones Times Issue 3 (Winter 2011)

Dec 29 2011 05:00 AM | Twn2dn in Game of Thrones

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that the third issue is now available here: http://www.cardgamed...rones-times-v1/ In this 6-page issue: • Collective results from three November tourneys--Days of Ice & Fire, Tourney of S...

Read story →    1 comments    *****

Forgotten Plans

Feb 13 2012 06:00 AM | Staton in Game of Thrones

Hello readers, and welcome to the first installment of Forgotten Plans! Each week I’m going to discuss some themes, combos, or just a card in general that I think has flown under the radar so to speak. This week is going to focus on the Bolto...

Read story →    25 comments    *****

The First Tilt - Gearing Up

Feb 14 2012 06:00 AM | BenStark in Game of Thrones

Welcome to the first installment of “The First Tilt”, a blog dedicated to helping new players get their bearings in A Game of Thrones LCG. We’ll be covering a wide variety of topics, from what to buy, to basic strategies and tactics,...

Read story →    18 comments    *****

Valar Morghulis

Feb 05 2012 07:00 PM | Egg in Card Spotlight

Valar Morghulis 2-0-0Limit 1 per plot deck. When revealed, kill all characters in play. Arguably THE meta-defining card for A Game of Thrones LCG, Valar Morghulis demands the attention of every player not only during play but also as they build thei...

Read story →    10 comments    *****

All Things Shagga

Feb 16 2012 06:00 AM | Kennon in Game of Thrones

Hello, and welcome to the first installment of “All Things Shagga,” a weekly column in the new Small Council section here on CardGameDB. This column will focus on the “Shagga” side of the game and hopefully give you insight int...

Read story →    15 comments    *****

The Grand Melee - A Pack of Wolves

Mar 07 2012 06:00 AM | Kalindas in Game of Thrones

The Grand Melee - A Pack of Wolves Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Grand Melee! Today we are going to do something a bit different but hopefully more down to earth. After discussing the difference between Joust and Melee, we are now going...

Read story →    6 comments    *****

Flaying around with House Bolton

Jun 01 2011 05:00 PM | mathiasfricot in Tournament Reports

I’mgoing to start this article with a little about me and our local meta. Firstly,I have about three months of actual play experience that was interrupted by a year at University. Our meta is a small group, ranging from about 5 to 10,giving us a subp...

Read story →    11 comments    *****

We Have a Dream - Athens, Greece Last Winter Jo...

Feb 17 2012 06:00 AM | Greekguy in Tournament Reports

There is a small country at eastern Europe that faces many problems, economic and many more. But it's citizens never forgot where the word "games " started to have a meaning. Gio Karab reporting from Greece for the AGoT LCG madness that takes p...

Read story →    5 comments    *****

2 Champs and a Chump- Episode 52

Feb 17 2012 06:00 AM | Kennon in Game of Thrones

Episode 52- Cast: Will and Josh. Topics: We review the Trial by Combat Chapter Pack and wish Skype didn't get so wonky with audio sometimes! Music: Josh Woodward, Celestial Aeon Project, and Manuel Gertrudix

Read story →    0 comments    *****

On Building a Targaryen Draw Engine

Mar 17 2011 03:56 PM | Twn2dn in Strategy

House Targaryen boasts many of the strongest cards in the game, including (arguably) the strongest locations and attachments. Forever Burning and The Hatchlings' Feast are at least on par with Martell’s renowned events. In addition, House Targa...

Read story →    9 comments    *****

How to Build Martell (Control)

Mar 25 2011 05:00 AM | Twn2dn in Strategy

As a Martell player, I thought I would break down what I see as two of the most competitive archetypes (as of spring 2011; pre-Maesters of the Citadel). These are both control-oriented builds, which play on Martell’s strengths. Other non-control buil...

Read story →    4 comments    *****

The First Tilt - Knowledge is Your Greatest Weapon

Feb 21 2012 06:00 AM | BenStark in Game of Thrones

The First Tilt – Entry 2: Knowledge Is Your Greatest Weapon – An Information Guide for New PlayersWelcome to “The First Tilt”, a blog dedicated to helping new players get their bearings in A Game of Thrones LCG. We’ll be c...

Read story →    4 comments    *****

The Grand Melee - Table Talk

Feb 22 2012 06:00 AM | Kalindas in Game of Thrones

Hello and welcome back to the Grand Melee! We are back this week with an article focussing on table talk. This aspect of the game is very specific to melee and while it will not make you win games on its own, not using it will often spell your doom...

Read story →    7 comments    *****

All Things Shagga: Queen of Shadows

Mar 01 2012 06:00 AM | Kennon in Game of Thrones

Ah, here we are again! Are you all ready for the nitty gritty of Shagga deck design? This week I have an oldie, but a goodie for readers. This week we tackle a deck that I’ve taken to calling “The Queen of Shadows.” The name soun...

Read story →    14 comments    *****

Beheading Ned - A Nedly Column

Feb 20 2012 06:00 PM | mathiasfricot in Game of Thrones

Beheading Ned - A Nedly Column By: Mathias Fricot For Family, Duty, and Honor Hello and welcome to the first article of “Beheading Ned” - another column in CardGameDB’s Small Council section! This column will be focusing on what has been...

Read story →    13 comments    *****    Small Council, Beheading Ned and 1 more...

The First Tilt - Making the Most of Marshalling

Feb 28 2012 06:00 AM | BenStark in Game of Thrones

The First Tilt – Entry 3: Basic Strategies and Tactics, and How to make the most of your Marshaling Phase. Welcome to “The First Tilt”, a blog dedicated to helping new players get their bearings in A Game of Thrones LCG. We’ll...

Read story →    3 comments    *****

Danigral's Reviews for N00bs - A Clash of Arms

Mar 02 2011 06:00 AM | Danigral in Game of Thrones

This review is especially written for new players, simply because I remember being a new player and getting a bit lost in all the chapter packs. I didn’t feel like I could make informed decisions about the chapter packs because I didn’t know what w...

Read story →    10 comments    *****

The Grand Melee - Deckbuilding for Melee

Feb 29 2012 06:00 AM | Kalindas in Game of Thrones

Hello! And welcome back to this third bout of the Grand Melee! Today, after looking at table talk last week, I will have a more detailed look at deckbuilding for Melee. I hope by now I have convinced you that Melee plays differently than Joust...

Read story →    3 comments    *****

A Time of Ravens Cycle Highlights

Feb 11 2011 05:00 PM | Darksbane in Game of Thrones

A Time of Ravens is the second chapter pack cycle for the A Game of Thrones Living Card Game. It introduces the Summer and Winter season mechanics and expands on each house by giving them cards which helps or hurts depending on which season it is. A S...

Read story →    2 comments    *****

A Clash of Arms Cycle Highlights

Dec 04 2010 02:25 AM | Darksbane in Game of Thrones

The first chapter pack cycle for the Game of Thrones LCG, A Clash of Arms expanded on some of the inherent themes houses with similarly templated cards. Events, Characters, and Plots all appear for each house providing excellent game play and themeatic...

Read story →    2 comments    *****

Defenders of the North Cycle Highlights

Oct 27 2010 09:20 PM | Darksbane in Game of Thrones

The Defenders of the North cycle is the 4th chapter pack cycle for the Game of Thrones LCG. The primary theme of this cycle are the Night's Watch and Wildling traits. Each pack contains 20 unique cards (10 appear once and 10 appear three times per...

Read story →    4 comments    *****