Board Thread:General Mod Discussion/@comment-26088681-20171011203808/@comment-25841881-20171014140409

In a way, he is. There should be no explanation needed for why it took Sauron 60 years to rally his forces. Rallying an army isn't immediate, especially with a people as scattered and uncivilized as the Orcs.. And then there are the old alliances and conquered provinces, who would have to be 'reminded' of their obligation. And, of course, the fear that someone has the Ring and is waiting for Sauron to show himself before descending upon him in force. At the time of the War of the Ring, Sauron had an entirely overpowering force. It took him 60 years because he was playing cautiously.