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(or AGoT, for short) is a collectible card game (CCG) produced by Fantasy Flight Games (FFG), based on the A Song of Ice and Fire (ASoIaF) series of novels written by George R. R. Martin (GRRM). The first set, Westeros Edition, was released in 2002 and the game has since won two Origins Awards. The game's primary designer is Eric Lang and the lead developer is Nate French.
In the game, players assume the leadership of one of the great houses of Westeros vying for control of King's Landing and the Iron Throne. To achieve their goals, players launch military attacks against their opponents, undermine their opponents’ plans with intrigues of their own, and make brazen power plays to win the support of the realm. Players have at their disposal mighty armies, scheming courtiers, game-changing events, and many of the unique characters and locations that make up GRRM’s ASoIaF fantasy setting. Sudden reversals of fortune are as common in the game as they are in the series. As Cersei Lannister says in the first novel, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."
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This update will spell out the when, where and how of A Game Thrones Living Card Game organized play, which was designed as a three tiered system. Once you've mastered the basics with your friends and family, it is time to visit your friendly local gaming store, and play in a structured league for bragging rights, swag, and the opportunity to influence the future direction of the game.
After my recent article discussing the core set in a bit more depth, there were some concerns noticed on the forums I felt were appropriate to address.
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