Assigned to Mordor Planning/Discussion Thread

[the guy who be short]

I'm fine indefinitely. :)

[Encaitare]

No conflicts that I can foresee. :)

[littlemanpoet]

When does the war begin? And Aimè, we're still good for that last bit of fun, yes? Again, post it where you want it.Fea, I want you to start it.

Kath is "no" from 2/10 to 2/15. Fea is "hard to get online" after 2/16. That's trouble enough. This thing is done on 2/9. Finish it off, folks.

I have a secret to blow wide open: there will be an ATM2 some time soon in a BD thread near you, so if you want a continued fix, you'll get your chance.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Fea, I want you to start it. Okay. The war has begun. Do with it what you will.

I have a secret to blow wide open: there will be an ATM2 some time soon in a BD thread near you, so if you want a continued fix, you'll get your chance. My secret! You've blown it wide open! Yes, loves, he's right. And yours truly will run it. A few people already know a wee bit about it and a few people know more. Try not to share details, since I'm being sneaky on a few things. :)

Once this game is over, I'll provide the world with information on What Comes Next. Hope I can do as good a job as LMP has.

[Durelin]

I do hope the fact that Valde's war with his parents barely got past the aggressive diplomacy stage is okay. He has a performance to deal with, though it will quickly fall apart, and very soon.

Just how it will...I have no idea.

[Celuien]

Save filled. Who said all store-front psychics are fakes? Well, at least in Mordor, with magic running around loose, who knows, they could be real...

I know we're ending on the 9th (sniffles) but I'm fine indefinitely as well. Always time to write in a fun story. :D

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

*wanders in, looking ragged*

Right, yes, indeed, and so forth. I've been trying to keep up but things have been slightly unpredictable over here. Just glad I'm not a main player!

Another ATM, eh? One day it'll be bigger than Werewolf...

In fact, there's an idea for a t-shirt: ATM—bigger than Werewolf

I'd better snap up the rights to that! :D

[Hookbill the Goomba]

*Returns from the grave*

Another ATM, eh? One day it'll be bigger than Werewolf

Eventually there will be a Junior version "assigned to The Shire" ;)

*Returns to the grave*

[littlemanpoet]

I should give warning: Please don't take personally any destinies meted out to the Offending Party members. None will die (unless you kill yours); but the points do matter, and, well, how your characters did stuff matters. I'll just leave it a mystery for now...

[Durelin]

I should give warning: Please don't take personally any destinies meted out to the Offending Party members. None will die (unless you kill yours); but the points do matter, and, well, how your characters did stuff matters. I'll just leave it a mystery for now...

Oh, I know Valde is at the bottom of the heap... Oh well, it'll give him something more to whine about. :p

[Kath]

Sorry, that's about 3 posts worth of stuff in one!

[the guy who be short]

I intend to make this war part of the greater war twixt evil and good, in short, between A Slan and Anakron. and, just so you all know, parents have sided with A Slan, which means teenagers must fight alongside evil and Anakron. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Before I post, there's an important question. A Slan is on Illamatar's side, correct? Because that will cause problems since Alli is pretty stuck with performing Eru's will.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Nevermind my last post, and BEAUTIFUL defeat of the second werewolf, Eomer.

I'd rep you... but the system annoys me and I can't.

Oh, and if you're wondering how my Hunter was able to kill a wolf without dying? Deau ex machina and rule breaking are both in Mordor. :D

[littlemanpoet]

I intend to make this war part of the greater war twixt evil and good, in short, between A Slan and Anakron. and, just so you all know, parents have sided with A Slan, which means teenagers must fight alongside evil and Anakron.
Huh? :eek: I thought Anakron and the teenagers were the good guys. ;)

Wow, Fea and Eomer! What a pair of posts! Good stuff! and to think this is a spoof rpg....

Anakron's making his list,
checking it twice,
going to see who's been
clever in a trice....

[piosenniel]

Hmmmmm . . . actually, I think of this as an incredibly well written and inventive RPG which just happens to be in parody style . . .

[littlemanpoet]

Hmmmmm . . . actually, I think of this as an incredibly well written and inventive RPG which just happens to be in parody style . . .
Cool! :smokin:

It's been a fun read for sure! You guys are incredible as well as certifiable. :D

[littlemanpoet]

A summing up so far, and please tell me if I missed something:

The way it looks to me, the following Offending Party members still need to "pass" (or not) the following tests:

Mardil - psych eval
Alli - psych eval & final exam
Wilhelmina - Celebrity Hunt, psych eval, and final exam.
Valde - Celebrity Hunt & psych eval. (having taken over for the troll teacher and done a better job, it is considered that Valde has passed his course with flying colors).

Tomorrow's the last day. On February 10 I'll write the final post.

[the phantom]

Mardil - psych eval
I'll get that taken care of.

[Celuien]

If you guys write some more on the battle, please don't put Kirk onto anyone's side just yet. I have plans for him, if necessary. :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Alli's too busy drunkenly dancing with Aimè to get Kirk involved (unless, of course, she began to drunkenly dance with him...). Besides, I'm too curious as to what TGWBS's got planned to mess with the war. I'd probably have a better idea if I'd ever read the Chronicles, but alas...

Can't wait to see what you guys cook up for the rest of this...

[Celuien]

Besides, I'm too curious as to what TGWBS's got planned to mess with the war.

Heh. Me too. Kirk is leading to a convoluted side plot to keep Panakeia neutral while still participating in the battle. So no changes to the war should result. :)

[the guy who be short]

I don't think I'll be able to post again before the RPG ends. So, Fea, take it!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'll see what I can do, but my schedule's tighter than expected. If somebody else could finish up the war, I'd be grateful.

[Celuien]

I'll see what I can do, but my schedule's tighter than expected. If somebody else could finish up the war, I'd be grateful.

War finished. Fill in and and add as needed. :)

I love a happy ending.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Gracias.

[Kath]

lmp what time are you planning on posting the finale? If possible could you make it after 4 because that way I'll be able to get a final post in. If not it's cool but if you can then thanks.

[littlemanpoet]

lmp what time are you planning on posting the finale? If possible could you make it after 4 because that way I'll be able to get a final post in. If not it's cool but if you can then thanks.

You get a grace period of up until 6pm 2/10.

As to the battle and all, you guys had me on the edge of my seat! :eek: What a climax! I even came up with a way to save Anakron if needed. :p I don't need it now (phew!).

All I can say is, Wow! You guys, all seven of you, belong in the Shire. You writers, that is; your characters, that's another story. :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Praise from the praise-worthy. Can't go to the Shire without our fearless leader...

[Kath]

Cheers lmp! Cheesiest last post ever now up. I can't believe I'm not going to find out how everything worked out for 4 days! :eek:

[Durelin]

This afternoon (unfortunately I have to wait until after school), Shakespeare and I have a date, with Valde as our chaperone.

Sorry...I'm cutting it close, yet again. TGIF. ;)

And I suppose that should really be Shakespeardil...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm dying to see the end... and not just because it means that I can finalize a beginning... All of these cryptic hints, Oh Impish One, are making me very curious. Is this revenge for all of those random questions I ask? :p

[littlemanpoet]

I'm dying to see the end... and not just because it means that I can finalize a beginning... All of these cryptic hints, Oh Impish One, are making me very curious. Is this revenge for all of those random questions I ask? :p
But of course, and for much much more... ... well, actually, no, I just enjoy being the evil Anakron. :smokin:

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Makes sense, since I'm pretty sure I'm going to get a huge kick out of throwing my equivilant of "interventions" at ATM2 players.

[the phantom]

The psych eval is done. I'm leaving for a while. I'll be back later to see how things turned out.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

A broken heart.... poor dear, it explains so much.

[Durelin]

An hour and a half late...but completed. I hope it's alright. I think I got a bit carried away, especially for the last part....

Just as a note, I really have no idea if 'mineself' works... But I doubt Valde cares. :p

[littlemanpoet]

I know I promised to have the thing written today, but it's not going to happen. I have a lot a lot a lot to pull together. Tomorrow I'll post it up. Promise!

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks for your patience, everyone. I had originally expected to have all the closings written in one day, but am finding the process to be quite exacting. I hope you don't mind. That's four down and three to go, although one of them, Mardil's, looks like it may be taking a slightly different and unexpected turn (read: plot twist :)).

After I've done the final awarding of points, I expect that each of you will wish to write an appropriate epilogue for your characters.

Cameo writers are welcome to write one closing post as well, if you wish.

.....but please wait until I've done the final points awarding, okay?

Anybody have any questions? Complaints? Corrections of errors on my part?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I love them all, LMP. My only question is this: may I have the final player post? It'll give a cleaner lead-in to ATM2. Unless you have other plans?

[littlemanpoet]

For the purposes of the segué into ATM2, I cetainly can give you the final post. There may be much more that goes on, depending on how certain late plot twists play out....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I see that. It's lucky I have Illamatar on my side or your twist may have left my plot-line in a bit of a lurch. ;)

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I don't think I'll make another post. Fea, you can place Aimé wherever you wish. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Will do.

[Durelin]

Wow, what to do with Valde now? I cannot see a happy Valde... Hmm...perhaps wallowing in self-pity under loads of paper work, trying to fit in innumerable meetings and auditions, juggling plays and musicals, etc...perhaps that's more like it. ;)

Thanks for giving Valde a home in Mordor, Elempi. :D

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks for giving Valde a home in Mordor, Elempi. :DBlame Anakron. He did it. :rolleyes:

...or...

You're welcome. :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm on break this coming week. Not only will I be on dial-up, but I'll be on dial-up at a friend's house. Lucky for me, she understands my addiction, but I won't pretend I'll have as much certainty of access as I do here.

Therefore, in case I disappear mysteriously, that's what's up. I'm pretty sure I'll be around... but just in case, I thought I'd warn y'all.

[Encaitare]

Fea, I don't know if you'll be bringing Lundun/the Underground back in AtM2, but it might be worth it just because of this nifty anagramed Underground map. (http://www.unfortu.net/anagrammap/)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I have no specific plans for its use, but individual players may wish to use it in order to complete their tasks. It will be entirely up to them.

[littlemanpoet]

Fea, I don't know if you'll be bringing Lundun/the Underground back in AtM2, but it might be worth it just because of this nifty anagramed Underground map. (http://www.unfortu.net/anagrammap/)
Shoot! I wish I had found this for ATM1! That is too cool!

Um, er, since I'm writing, just thought I ought to say 'Don't worry Celuien, I haven't forgotten about you! I'll write up yours tonight, and then we'll work on Mardil's.

[littlemanpoet]

There. Panakeia's fate written. So Anakron gets to have his little fun .... as it were... :D

And now for Mardil, from whose writer I await a PM regarding a certain dialogue post....

[the phantom]

My pm will come soon.

[Celuien]

There. Panakeia's fate written. So Anakron gets to have his little fun .... as it were... :D

It's a good thing I already finished my coffee or it would have ended up on the computer screen from uncontrollable laughter. Who'd of thought this would come from Anakron? :eek:

My recovering charlatan has some decisions to make...

[littlemanpoet]

It's a good thing I already finished my coffee or it would have ended up on the computer screen from uncontrollable laughter. Who'd of thought this would come from Anakron? :eek: Glad you enjoyed it. :D

My recovering charlatan has some decisions to make...Indeed. Hmmm.... how to milk this for all it's worth.....?
:rolleyes:

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, the "Mardil's fate......?" post is up. Obviously, we have a "coda" here. Feanor, please rest assured that I'm not messing with your plans. Your Alli character did ask about "the third werewolf", right? Well, now you have him.

Anyway, any of you may feel free to write into this. There is a relatively clean solution to Mardil's current situation. Can you figure it out? Or do you want me to tell you?

Mardil as werewolf has lost his reason due to the wizards' spell, and is heading in whatever direction the next writer takes him. Any questions?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Look, Eomer, we have a fourth werewolf! How terrifying. You see, LMP, I already have a third. You never did manage to guess him. He's being played by Anguirel in ATM2, in case you're curious.

Questions: Are we now allowed to write our responses? Will Mardil's wolvery cease once he leaves Mordor, as was planned?

As for that solution... Sai could steal his... ;) :p

[littlemanpoet]

Look, Eomer, we have a fourth werewolf! How terrifying. You see, LMP, I already have a third. You never did manage to guess him. He's being played by Anguirel in ATM2, in case you're curious.I see.

Are we now allowed to write our responses?Yes.

Will Mardil's wolvery cease once he leaves Mordor, as was planned?The Blue Istari won't let him get out of Mordor, not as long as he's a werewolf.

As for that solution... Sai could steal his... ;) :pYou could give it a try...... but .....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Well then we certainly must un-wolf him. I'd hate to resort to obtuse acts of deau ex machina in order to make sure my ruler of Gondor is in place. :p

So how, my dears, shall we fix Mardil? Has Severus Snape been Assigned? I could go assign him... have him whip up a potion. Surely medications have been Assigned? I know I've Assigned swallowing pills without water. We could fix him up that way... Or there could be a cheesy and romantic kiss of true love that solves all problems? Just because Alli and Aimè are like *this* doesn't mean Alli isn't still pretty crazy about Mardil.

What do y'all think will work?

[Kath]

As for that solution... Sai could steal his... ;) :p
Sai's writer would have to think up one hell of a euphemism!

[the phantom]

As for that solution... Sai could steal his...
Don't even think about it. No one messes with my, er, Mardil's, Kingly behind. It's one of his best attributes!
Or there could be a cheesy and romantic kiss of true love that solves all problems? Just because Alli and Aimè are like *this* doesn't mean Alli isn't still pretty crazy about Mardil.
Ah, but would a Mardil-Alli kiss qualify for a "true love" kiss? I think not. More like a confused hormones kiss or something like that. I don't think that would cut it.

Now, what would happen if Alli lures Mardil someplace and Eomer shoots him with a crossbow, killing him? Any thoughts?

[littlemanpoet]

Now, what would happen if Alli lures Mardil someplace and Eomer shoots him with a crossbow, killing him? Any thoughts?Bingo. You notice that Mario is back alive (I hope you did) and showed no traces of lycanthropy.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Bingo. You notice that Mario is back alive (I hope you did) and showed no traces of lycanthropy.
Hm... *thinks on political and personal relationship implications for sequel*

Okay. 'Mer, would you like to come up with the idea and pose it to Alli? Mind, you might have to fight through Alli's hangover in order to get the point across...

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Whatever works best for the actual players. I'd better read the thread again to make sure I know what's happening.

And it wasn't really lycanthropy that made me want to kill Mario. :rolleyes: ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

And it wasn't really lycanthropy that made me want to kill Mario Of course not, love, it was just the excuse I gave you to do it. And look on the bright side... You get to do it again in ATM2. :D

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Is the phantom going to post? Do we get to see into the mind of Werewolf-Mardil?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

If he doesn't want to post now, he could have flashbacks once he comes back to life to explain what was up. 'Course it's always fun seeing him post. :)

[the phantom]

If I were to post as Werewolf-Mardil, it would be something like this...

Grrrrrr! Aaarggghh!! Rrraaahhhh!!

I think that your views of Mardil would be far more interesting. ;)

But, seriously, I suppose after you have done whatever it is to Mardil you are going to do, I could rehash the whole thing from W-Mardil perspective.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

I'll have a think about it, and probably post tomorrow. Anything you'd like me to touch on would be appreciated. *read: I don't have a clue what I'm going to say*

I'm thinking, the relationship between Mardil and Alli.

Anyway, I would have thought Mardil would make a rather sophisticated and coherent Werewolf. :cool:

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Alli, once she wakes up, is NOT going to want to kill Mardil. If she was lucid, she'd remember that he'd come back to life anyhow, but she's not lucid and she thinks she's in love. Sort of. She's a girl. It's confusing. :D She likes Aimè better though, since he didn't hold a knife to her throat in an SUV.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

So Alli won't be involved in the fight at all? If she doesn't want Mardil to die then she can't go near him or he'll be able to kill her.

You want to be a classic damsel-in-distress looking on, don't you? :D

[the phantom]

Anyway, I would have thought Mardil would make a rather sophisticated and coherent Werewolf.
Heh. Okay, I suppose that could be amusing. Instead of Werewolf-Mardil being a mindless beast, make him a very evil human with wolfish features.

When writing his character, think "What would Phantom-Wolf do in this situation?" After all, it was the phantom who bit him, so it stands to reason Mardil would take after him.

As far as adding drama and looking for a way to kill him, remember this from Werewolf XII, Erbar Telamarth-
Phantom destroyed countless villages over the next two years, but, suddenly and unexpectedly, the man inside triumphed over the werewolf and Phantom cast the evil spirit from his own body- something no werewolf had ever done.
I think it makes sense to remember Barrow-Downs history when dealing with a Barrow-Downs based anachronism. Perhaps the phantom passed on to Mardil not only the curse of the werewolf, but also the ability to fight it more than others.

For instance, the fiendish Werewolf-Mardil might manage to gain the upper hand in the struggle (toss the Hunter's weapons away and stun him) and have Alli at his mercy, but at this critical time maybe Mardil could put the brakes on his wolvish side for just long enough for the Hunter to snatch up his crossbow and kill him.

That might provide some drama. It would allow for a fight, give Werewolf-Mardil an opportunity to gloat over his victory in an arrogant Phantomish sort of way, allow Alli the chance to be confused about her thoughts (I like this guy, but he's about to kill me), and give Eomer the chance to make a difficult crossbow shot (maybe Eomer could be trapped beneath something and so can't move to get a better shot, and Alli is between him and Mardil, and so Eomer must squeeze off a shot within an inch of Alli's head/neck/chest in order to hit Mardil).

[littlemanpoet]

Heh. Okay, I suppose that could be amusing. Instead of Werewolf-Mardil being a mindless beast, make him a very evil human with wolfish features.Sorry to put the kabosh on this, but the Blue Istari have purposefully made him of animal mind.

I think it makes sense to remember Barrow-Downs history when dealing with a Barrow-Downs based anachronism. Perhaps the phantom passed on to Mardil not only the curse of the werewolf, but also the ability to fight it more than others.I'm not putting the kabosh on this.

For instance, the fiendish Werewolf-Mardil might manage to gain the upper hand in the struggle (toss the Hunter's weapons away and stun him) and have Alli at his mercy, but at this critical time maybe Mardil could put the brakes on his wolvish side for just long enough for the Hunter to snatch up his crossbow and kill him.Juuuuust long enough.

That might provide some drama. It would allow for a fight, give Werewolf-Mardil an opportunity to gloat over his victory in an arrogant Phantomish sort of way, allow Alli the chance to be confused about her thoughts (I like this guy, but he's about to kill me), and give Eomer the chance to make a difficult crossbow shot (maybe Eomer could be trapped beneath something and so can't move to get a better shot, and Alli is between him and Mardil, and so Eomer must squeeze off a shot within an inch of Alli's head/neck/chest in order to hit Mardil).In all of this, remember that the Blue Istari have rendered Mardil virtually animal of mind, with the human deeply buried. Not that there can't be a fleeting moment of self-control, but nothing so double-personed as the movie's version of Gollum/Smeagol; not even Tolkien's version.

[the phantom]

Aye aye, chief.

Well, you heard him, Hunter and Seer. Hop to it. I'm leaving the writing of this part to you.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm rather liking what y'all have planned. Count Alli in as the hung-over helpless beauty. Maybe she'll fight past her nasty headache long enough to plead to the ever-so-powerful-and-totally-winning Mardil about how he's not an evil person... how there is still a drop of humanity... how she... loves [?]... him. :eek:

Maybe not. :cool:

Maybe Illamatar could show up and add some spice. That's always fun.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Save filled; a tribute to the irresistibility of bad boys.

[littlemanpoet]

I've filled my save.

It looks like it could be either Fea's or Panakeia's turn, or whoever wants to post.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Somebody else can have it.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Erm.... do I need to take it? Nudge nudge.

[littlemanpoet]

Erm.... do I need to take it? Nudge nudge.
You're not currently involved in a Werewolf game, so I'd say yes.

[Celuien]

I haven't forgotten about ATM!

Between current school scheduling issues, ongoing family issues, and the latest Werewolf installment, I haven't really had the chance to come up with something for Panakeia yet. I'll probably have something on Sat or Mon afternoon (have to work Sunday)... I can follow anyone who wants to post before then.

I need a vacation. :(

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Okay. Not tonight though. Hm... Maybe tomorrow, early afternoon.

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, we'll expect a post from Fea next, in which Mardil should come back to life as a non-werewolf.

Then Celuien will follow with a post in which Anakron turns into a werewolf, and everybody knows what to do so Anakron is quickly dispatched.

I'll write the next post, in which Anakron comes back to life, and FINALLY recounts Mardil's score and whether he passes the Tests.

What I've written above is the skeleton of the plot. Put whatever meat and sinew and flesh on it that you wish.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

My class ran more than an hour over (into the time I'd planned to write with) and I've got another in a few minutes. Tonight I've got to do all of my homework for tomorrow and Monday since I'm leaving town for the weekend. Sorry everyone, but I really can't write anything except essays until at least Monday. :(

[littlemanpoet]

No problem. Celuien, if you post before Fea, feel free to cover the "plot skeleton" that I outlined for both you and Fea, okay?

[Celuien]

No problem. Celuien, if you post before Fea, feel free to cover the "plot skeleton" that I outlined for both you and Fea, okay?

Sure will. I'm hoping to have something up Saturday.

[Durelin]

I'm sorry if it seems I've forgotten about ATM. I have not. I simply feel like that only thing left for Valde is one post to wrap things up, and it seems everyone is not done with some plot stuffs, so I thought I would wait a little before my final post. I do hope that's alright...I probably should have asked, but hey, no one's yelling at me yet... ;)

[littlemanpoet]

That's because there's no reason to yell at you. Your perceptions are accurate, Durelin. If anything, I should apologize to you for not clarifying what is needed from you from here on out.

So I'm sorry. :D

And to clarify: those who are not directly involved in this little coda about Mardil, Alli, Aimé, Anakron and Panakeia, please hang on and be prepared to do your wrap up post when I let you know that we've finally finished the coda. :p

[Kath]

Whatever you say boss. Still got to think up a poem to get J Lo's backside back on her anyway.

[the guy who be short]

An ending? Bah, this Fléin character, so demanding. ;)

Best think of something at least marginally interesting.

[Encaitare]

Shorty, should there be some conclusion about the Fléin-Wilhelmina relationship?

[the guy who be short]

Sorry Encai... I'm afraid Fléin has moved on. He's with Ketchupkin now.

Anyway, there was actually a relationship? :confused: :p

[Encaitare]

No worries, man. I'm sure Wilhelmina won't be offended. :p

[littlemanpoet]

Wow, Celuien! You even got my lip quivering for the guy! :p

So now what? How does one get the Anakronist Conveyor back to life without the Anakronist Conveyor around to do it? :confused: Any ideas? I'm fresh out.

??????

Hmmmm.... maybe it's time for a deus ex machina?

[Kath]

Perhaps the two Istari?

[Celuien]

Wow, Celuien! You even got my lip quivering for the guy! :p


Well, we can't let Panakeia fall for the Grand Anakronist, then have him go and die on her without a little melodrama, can we? Especially when those lines from The Wolf Man are out there. ;)

Hmm, Istari, Deus ex Machina, I can't think of anything else. I guess the Istari would make sense, being that they started the Dweomer in the first place.

[the guy who be short]

Istari, Deus ex MachinaWe could just merge the two and get Duo ex Machina?

[littlemanpoet]

Snicker, tigi2ubeyes. :D

Um, Panakeia could pick up the Dweomer staff and become the next Anakron, leaving her dour with the sudden death of her new boyfriend...

Nah. :p

Blue Istari and Duo Ex Machinae make sense to me. Who wants to write it? You want me to? If nobody claims it in the next 24 hours then I'll write it.

[Celuien]

Um, Panakeia could pick up the Dweomer staff and become the next Anakron, leaving her dour with the sudden death of her new boyfriend...

Nah. :p

Double nah. :p She's far too distracted right now to think of any doing such thing. Hmm. I hope the scene wasn't too depressing.

Looking forward to seeing how Anakron is going to get out of this.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm back, PS and by the way. Do y'all want Illamatar to fix this, or is it all under control?

Great post, also. Amusing and heart-wrenching. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Go ahead. Make my day. Have Illamatar one-up the Blue Istari. :D Just as long as Anakron is alive and well by the end of your post, Fea.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Okay. :D

[littlemanpoet]

Sorry for the ridiculously long delay on this. I've been way too busy lately. I'll try to wrap this up.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Don't be silly. We all get busy.

[littlemanpoet]

Done.

Don't look so surprised with what you find. I've been planning it for months.

There is a solution. Do you want me to tell you, or do you want to guess it?

[the phantom]

Wow. I didn't expect that. Great writing, as always, lmp.
There is a solution.
Then I suppose we ought to find it.

Mardil is no longer in the past, he exists now, as he was sent into the future. How can Mardil make it back to Mordor? The same way everything else goes to Mordor...

Someone needs to go to the thread "What do you assign to Mordor?" and assign Mardil II.

Or perhaps to avoid another run in with the two wizards Mardil II should be assigned to the Shire? Would that work?

[littlemanpoet]

Wow. I didn't expect that. Great writing, as always, lmp.Thanks! :)

Mardil II should be assigned to the Shire? Would that work?Bingo again. Well done. :)

[the phantom]

I don't think it's quite proper for me to assign my own character to the Shire.

Would one of my fellow runaways do the honors?

[Celuien]

I don't think it's quite proper for me to assign my own character to the Shire.

Would one of my fellow runaways do the honors?
Done. Since I'm here. *Goes to assign working overnight to Mordor - oh wait, already did that. :rolleyes:*

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Are we done, or is there more? If we're done, I can finish up my game proposal. If not, what more is there?

[Durelin]

Well, if everyone else is done, then I suppose I'd best get working on my final post for Valde (should have been working on it, but that's life)... I cannot imagine it affecting your game, though, Fea. Not life changing...plot changing...whatever you'd like to call it... ;)

[littlemanpoet]

I'm done. I forgot that you guys would want to do final posts. Sorry, I'll remove my little "The End" and save it for a little bit later.

[Celuien]

"It appears that Mardil II is free and in the Shire," Anakron smiled. "But who's Celuien?"

"Oh, a friend," Panakeia grinned.

I wonder if Panakeia realizes that her buddy Nichole and Celuien are one and the same. And where does this understanding of temporal paradoxes come from? ;)

Guess I have one last post to sum up Panakeia's reaction to Anakron's return to the living.

[littlemanpoet]

I wonder if Panakeia realizes that her buddy Nichole and Celuien are one and the same. And where does this understanding of temporal paradoxes come from?:eek: I wondered what it was with Nichole. You trickster!!! Let's just say that Panakeia must have learned of a certain movie called Oz, and used it for her own purposes on instinct? :rolleyes:

[Celuien]

I wondered what it was with Nichole. You trickster!!! Let's just say that Panakeia must have learned of a certain movie called Oz, and used it for her own purposes on instinct?

Gee, and here I thought I was being obvious. Even if the ATM version of me is a little exaggerated, of course.

Nichole = Nichole (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=386716&postcount=5)

Nichole wears blue boots... (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=428268&postcount=31)

The other references (and there are a few ;) ) are a lot less obvious and I'm probably the only one who would get them, like the car accident on the Schuylkill Expressway (http://www.phillyroads.com/roads/schuylkill)along Boathouse Row (http://mediaroom.visitpa.com/files/boathouse_row.jpg) that sent Nichole to Mordor in the first place. That one requires driving on the Schuykill and recognizing the spot I'm talking about.

Hehe. Oz it is. :)

Post in progress...

[littlemanpoet]

Gee, and here I thought I was being obvious. Even if the ATM version of me is a little exaggerated, of course.

Nichole = Nichole (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=386716&postcount=5)

Nichole wears blue boots... (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=428268&postcount=31)
Huh. I remember that first post from the birthday party, but I'd forgotten about the reference to "Nichole". And I guess I missed the blue boots reference. :rolleyes: Never been that familiar with Philly, though I've been there a couple times. Somebody else always drove (thank the gods! apparently). :)

[littlemanpoet]

Celuien, that was one exquisitely cheesy post. Loved it! :D

[Celuien]

Celuien, that was one exquisitely cheesy post. Loved it! :D
:) Thanks! Glad you liked it.

I guess that wraps it up for me, unless something happens to pull Panakeia back into the plot.

It's been a real pleasure writing with all of you!

Never been that familiar with Philly, though I've been there a couple times. Somebody else always drove (thank the gods! apparently).
I really hate driving here, at least when heading into/out of the city. Never had an accident (or ticket!) but if I do, it'll be on the Schuylkill. It didn't earn its not-so-affectionate nickname of 'Sure-kill' without good reason. :rolleyes:

[Encaitare]

I'm sorry it's taking me an age to write my final post. I've had a lot of RL problems these past few days that have taken up nearly all my time. I'll try to have it up sometime tomorrow.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

No feeling guilty! We all have real lives and understand how annoying it is when they cut into our fun time. :) Hope everything gets better uber-fast. *hug*

[Encaitare]

Final post completed. Thanks for a lovely game, everyone. And Fea, good luck with ATM2!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Thanks, Cai. Just so everyone knows and doesn't wonder "Hey, why isn't Fea posting on one of the days between tomorrow and late Sunday night?", it's because I'm leaving town for a bit.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

So that I can better plan my time, what is there left to do here? Certainly my own finishing post, but who/what else?

[Kath]

Well I think Sai needs to put J Lo's bottom back on. If you could give me til the weekend I should be able to get that up.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Not a problem. I'm gone this weekend anyhow and didn't plan to post before then. Just Kath, or does anybody else have extra points to make?

[Durelin]

I thought about making a final post for Valde, but I have no loose ends to tie up, really. My last post completed all that I wished to complete, and I'm afraid I couldn't come up with another final set of lines for him.

Perhaps he'll be up for a cameo appearance in ATM II if you ever want him for any reason, Fea.

Thanks lmp for the wonderful game.

~Dury :)

[Kath]

Oh no. I am so sorry but I completely forgot! I promise you I'll have it done in the next couple of days.

*ducks barrage of objects from those eagerly awaiting ATM2*

[the guy who be short]

I may as well put a final post in. I'm not really sure when I'll have it done by.

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks lmp for the wonderful game. ~Dury :)The pleasure was all mine, my dear. But puleeeeeeze! I'm suffering from Shakesperian nonsense withdrawal! I neeeeed a Valde cameo sometime soooooon! :eek: :D

[Kath]

Hey pio has just picked me up on this. I'm about halfway through that post I'm just having difficulty finishing it. I'll do it as soon as possible.

[piosenniel]

Who needs to get their final posts in so that this excellent game can be brought to a close?

It looks as if Enca and Celuien have done theirs.

Durelin, too, I believe is done.

~*~ Pio

[the guy who be short]

Hmm. I need to do one, but I'm away until Thursday. It will probably be up by Friday.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

As has been mentioned, I'll be finishing off. Right now though, the idea of organizing everything into a closing post that will segue cleanly into an opening post isn't one very plausible. I can do it, and I will, but not this week or next (being the last week of classes and finals week, respectively).

Pio, when I have a few spare moments, I'll PM you regarding the sequel. Any questions or comments, from anybody, PM me.

[Durelin]

The pleasure was all mine, my dear. But puleeeeeeze! I'm suffering from Shakesperian nonsense withdrawal! I neeeeed a Valde cameo sometime soooooon!

Awww... Valde loves his adoring fans. :p :cool:

But in all seriousness, I definitely wouldn't mind for him to be recurring. ;)

And yes, I do find myself feeling rather complete. No final post from me. 'Twould be trying to squeeze too much juice out of the catharsis...

[the guy who be short]

I just figured out what Valde Delego means. :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

And he shared with me. I'm blissful over it.

[littlemanpoet]

I just figured out what Valde Delego means. :D
Um, :eek: I just liked the name. It means something? :confused:

[Celuien]

I just figured out what Valde Delego means.
Ah! Just got it, thanks to a dictionary. That's too funny. :D Never studied that particular language.

Thanks for pointing out the meaning! I'd never have figured it out on my own.

Um, I just liked the name. It means something?
Clue: Think about one of TGWBS's obsessions on the Signatures thread.

[littlemanpoet]

Clue: Think about one of TGWBS's obsessions on the Signatures thread.Hmmm... don't go there so much anymore. 45 hours of work in 4 days tends to leave the brain somewhat unwilling to "clue", so to speak. Uh, Quenya?

[Celuien]

Uh, Quenya?
Not quite. Its equivalent in the real world. Look closely at half of Delego.

[littlemanpoet]

Not quite. Its equivalent in the real world. Look closely at half of Delego.
big ego?

[Celuien]

big ego?
delego -are [to transfer , commit, assign; to impute, attribute, ascribe] (The half of delego clue was just meant to give away the language. I probably made that confusing.)
valde [intensely , very much]; in replies, [certainly, very much].

Very assigned [to Mordor] if I got it right.

But I wonder if it can be read as Valde de Ego with a drop of the l. Which would be a funny double meaning given Valde's character. Durelin will have to enlighten us. :D

[Encaitare]

You could always cheat like I did and just ask Fea. :D

[the guy who be short]

Delego would be "I assign." So Valde Delego gives I assign intensely, according to my dictionary. Which does suit Valde, really.

This begs the question... should we be pronouncing it Walde? :p

[Celuien]

Delego would be "I assign." So Valde Delego gives I assign intensely, according to my dictionary. Which does suit Valde, really.

This begs the question... should we be pronouncing it Walde? :p

Ah, I see. Ego = I. The dictionary (http://archives.nd.edu/latgramm.htm) I used didn't specify the grammar. And knowing next to nothing about Latin, I didn't catch on. :rolleyes:

[Durelin]

TGWBS has got it.

In Latin, the literal translation would be "I assign very much," which makes more sense if you translate 'valde' as intensely or something of that nature.

'Ego' = I, but in the actual verb 'delego' it is only really coincidence that the word 'ego' appears in it. The 'o' ending is simply the 1st person singular present tense ending for verbs.

And yes, I have wondered myself whether I should think of him as 'Walde'... :D

And hey, I like the ego thing...that's a good idea. Yeah, let's go with that, too. I did that on purpose, too...yeah. :p

[the guy who be short]

But I wonder if it can be read as Valde de Ego with a drop of the l. Which would be a funny double meaning given Valde's character.Why drop the l?

Valde de l'ego. Works fine if you transform him into a Frenchman.


And yes, I have wondered myself whether I should think of him as 'Walde'...
Waldo it is!

[piosenniel]

Final Posts

Please get Final Posts onto the game by April 14th - I want to close the game that following weekend to make way for the new game.

~*~ Pio, Game Moderator

[littlemanpoet]

I think "Intensely committed" works as an alternate meaning for Valde Delego ... and works, considering the character.

[Celuien]

Why drop the l?

Valde de l'ego. Works fine if you transform him into a Frenchman.


And so it does! *chuckles* :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm afraid that I won't be able to put up a final post before then, Pio. My week just got infinitely busier, and since the initial busy was already "finals," I hope everybody understands. I expect that I'll be able to post that weekend... just not before the 14th.

[piosenniel]

I will close the game, then, late on the 17th of April -- everyone please have your posts in by then:

Kath
Fea

is LMP doing one last post?

[Kath]

Ok, that should be manageable, cheers Fea!

[littlemanpoet]

I suppose one last post from me is in order. Fea, do you want me to go before you?

On a related note, shall we continue to use this as the discussion thread for all subsequent ATM rpg's?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Fea, do you want me to go before you?
'Sup to you. I know that Pio wants to finish this up and I'm likely to be late in my posting given the circumstances. It would probably be easier for you to go before me, but like I said... your call.

On a related note, shall we continue to use this as the discussion thread for all subsequent ATM rpg's?
Saves bandwidth, no?

[littlemanpoet]

'Sup to you. I know that Pio wants to finish this up and I'm likely to be late in my posting given the circumstances. It would probably be easier for you to go before me, but like I said... your call.Okay. I'll go before you.
Saves bandwidth, no?Yes.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

This thread will not be used for all subsequent ATM discussion threads. A new one will open soon for ATM2. However, since that thead is not yet open and this thread is convenient, here are a few points:

If you have not received a PM from me pertaining to ATM2 and you think you should have, let me know via PM.

If you have received, but have not responded, please do.

If you have any questions that you aren't sure will be covered in the discussion thread, feel free to ask me.

[Encaitare]

Will final posts be up anytime soon? :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Nope. I should have mentioned that. Haha. Thought I did.

Kath's post is acting as final. First post of ATM2 is playing the part of segue.

[piosenniel]

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