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Be familiar with the game
Set in the regions of northern Middle-earth, the game focus on the cheap mabinogi of the war in the north, which are described in the appendices of the return of the king. Although the main text of the novel, the film tirlogy, and the first game focuses on the fellowship of the ring, the campaign in BFME2 highlights events that have not been prtrayed in film. For the sake of the gameplay, the game takes several liberties with works and the mabinogi gold. Eletronic arts new battle to the story, and introduced original characters to the game, such as Gorkil the Goblin King. Some characters were altered in their appearance, abilities, and roles. For instance, a combat role in the game is given to Tom Bombadil, a merry hermit from the Lord of the Rings. In addition, the novel The Hobbit lends several elements to the game, including locations and characters such as the High pass and mountain giants.
The BFME2 is divided into good and Evil Campaigns. Both campaigns focus on the battles fought by the newly introduced faction, the Elves, Dwarves, and Goblins. Instead of the world-map overview in the previous game, the player goes through nine fixed mission in either easy, medium, or hard difficulty mode. Narrated cut scenes provide plot exposition between missions. The good campaign opens as the Elven hero Glorfindel discovers an impending attack on the Elven sanctuary of Rivendell. Thanks to the early warning and the attacks.