I thiiiink Tales from Wilderland was the first TOR supplement. I wonder if it was being written while the rulebook was still being finalised? Although the first edition of TOR, even after it was finished, required a whole bunch of errata and qualification. Second edition seems much clearer.

I have complicated feelings on TOR. It is absolutely beautiful. I love its focus and how intimately it gets Tolkein. But my experiences running and playing in it have been rather lukewarm.

But but BUT the character creation process is one of the best in gaming. And the supplements are exceptional – adding to Middle Earth is a risky business, and they (especially Hanrahan) do a stunning job. I dream of using all their setting material for a Burning Wheel game.