Marc, G221 does suggest that it's possible to play a
DS Rhun even against a competent FP, whom no one would
describe as "struggling."
The declaration/launch of Khand and Rhun against the
Northmen wiped out nearby FP forces, and delayed
arrival of more by blowing the bridges and flooding
the Dwarf capital with agents.
It's since been a series of well-coordinated battles
on both sides. FP hid Shrel-Kain, DS Revealed it. FP
sent Rangers, Silvans, Dwarf, and Noldo troops, Khand
intercepted. DS sent a second wave, then a third,
fourth, and fifth, and FP intercepted. FP sent agents.
DS sent agents.
The FP could have brought troops to the theatre sooner
(a buildup and launch by the Western FP early on,
before the attack, would have helped), but once the
attack began, the response has been sharp and focused.
But so has the DS push, and the theatre hasn't changed
much despite all the fighting.
A concerted DS effort -- with essential help from
Khand -- apparently makes a viable DS Rhun, even
against competent opponents.
Dan N
If you're playing against sufficiently weak
opponents, you can do well
in any position.
I've run a
dark Rhun and done just fine - but we had a fine team
and the other
one really struggled.
few turns.
The real test is how a position fares against
competent opposition.
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