Let’s face it, many of us are hopelessly addicted to this game. To celebrate this happy obsession, I’ve decided to publish this little piece in hopes that it brings a few smiles. Here are the 16 steps to LOTR LCG addiction!

First, you accept that a solo LCG is your only chance of getting regular gaming in.

So you buy a copy of the Core Set and open it for the first time…

…and promptly get smashed by the same quest 10 times in a row.

Finally, though, you get your first victory.

Even better, after endless solo games, you finally convince someone to play with you…

…but then they decide to blow 6 resources on Brok Ironfist.

All is forgiven when you bond over 49 threat and two Hill Trolls.

So you buy a few AP’s and build some decks from scratch. Along the way, you have to convince your friend to drop Keen-Eyed Took.

He eventually ditches you for Netrunner…

It’s OK though, because one day you hear about OCTGN.

Your addiction growing stronger every day, you invest in the Gen Con scenarios. The Battle of Lake-town provides some nasty surprises.

After designing your own custom storage solution from scratch, a friend makes an offhand comment about your obsession.

And every time a new AP is released, you’re just a bit anxious to get it in your hands.

It’s only a matter of time before you’ve developed an unhealthy attachment to Dwarves.

So you’ve come a long way and fought many an epic battle.

But after all these games of LOTR LCG, you still get just as excited when Gandalf shows up.