Restoration Games released Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit with a race-swapped Aragorn — and when fans raised concerns, the company’s response made things significantly worse. Instead of engaging honestly with customers who have spent decades loving Tolkien’s work, they chose mockery and dismissal. I go through exactly what the game changed, how Restoration Games has treated fans who asked about it, and why this matters beyond just one board game. If you’re a Tolkien fan, a tabletop gamer, or anyone who thinks companies should treat their customers with basic respect, this one is worth your time.
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