An Adventure of Hobbit Proportions Discussion Thread

[Valier]

great post Finduilas!! Have you sent that pm post yet? We are so close I can almost taste it. LOL:D

[Finduilas]

Yes, we have started it. We are working on a conversation between Peony and Mira, so we are sending it back and forth a lot. Sadly, we are rarely on at the same time, but it is still coming on well.

[Finduilas]

Okay, Mira and Peony haved talked, and Peony has grudgingly decided to let Mira come, so what now? This conversation happened outside, so no one else heard it.

I was thinking that maybe when Peony and Mira go back in, we are heading that way, Rudy notices that Mira is excited, and maybe corners her and starts asking questions. (of course, not too violently ;))

So, should we (Kitanna and I) post our post, or should we send it to Boromir and Elempi?

[Valier]

So, should we (Kitanna and I) post our post, or should we send it to Boromir and Elempi?

discuss it between the 4 of you. whatever you choose is fine.:D

[littlemanpoet]

If your PM post is already long enough, and it feels finished enough, please do post it.

[Finduilas]

It's long enough, and works. So who should post it, Kitanna or me? (or is that 'I'?)

I just posted, and I don't know what your... rules? that's not the right word, for posting is. Does it mean anything to anyone? Should I delete my post, and have Kitanna post? Is it a trivial distiction?

[Valier]

I think the way you posted it is just fine. That was a very good post!!! So now we can get Elempi and Boro in on it, however you all want to finish up your dialoge shall be fine. How did you want to handle our arrival back at Tansy's Lommy and Gwathagor? Should me and Lommy post us there or Gwathagor did you want to bring us into your arrival post?

[Thinlómien]

I will leave to see some family/relatives on the 27th and will be back around New Year (or a bit later) and during that time I won't be able to get online. There's also lots of Christmas stuff before that so I really can't guarantee I can post before the first days of January. But if it's necessary, I can always try to find time on Christmas day or Boxing Day...

[littlemanpoet]

Looks to me like either Gwathagor or Kitanna could post next. Peony will need to tell Bunny and Tansy about Mira. Having Gwathagor come would complicate things aplenty, eh? :D

[Kitanna]

Looks to me like either Gwathagor or Kitanna could post next. Peony will need to tell Bunny and Tansy about Mira. Having Gwathagor come would complicate things aplenty, eh? :D

I could post next and have Peony rush after Bunny and Tansy to alert them about Mira joining the adventure. Then maybe Rudy can have a talk with Mira, thus bringing him into the adventure as well. Or something to that degree.

I probably won't be able to get on again until a few days after Christmas, but I'll see about having a post together in a few days.

[Gwathagor]

I would love to post whenever I am needed; just let me know. Or, alternatively, I could just post and then take it down if people yell at me.

Merry Christmas, one and all.

[littlemanpoet]

I'd say go for it, Gwathagor. Last thing we want to do is discourage folks from posting to the rpg.

Is Sephiroth still with us? We haven't heard from him in a bit.

[Gwathagor]

Righto.

[Valier]

Yes go ahead Gwathagor!!:) Post and have you arriving at Tansy's and what not, then if you like you can end it off with you seeing Tansy and Bunny arriving. I am sure we can put the conversations at Peony's after your post.

[littlemanpoet]

Great post, Gwathagor! :) It was fun reading over Brown's shoulder from Meriadoc's tome. Nice touch! :D

Might want to check this:

Ents are to trees what shepherds are to trees

[Valier]

Kitanna if when you have time, could have Peony stop Tansy and Bunny then proceed with what is need from your end to get more family members involved (Boro,Elempi,Fin) Then Me and Lommy can have us meet Brown.

[Gwathagor]

Many thanks for catching the mistake, LMP. I found some more errors as I went over the post again. I rather dash my posts off on the spur of the moment, and the result ends up being rather choppy now and then. Particularly if I've been listening to The Pogues...

To whoever: Will any one particular person be writing for Fred, or do we consider him public property for any writers whose characters interact with him?

[littlemanpoet]

I would suggest treating Fred as a non-player character, ready to hand for any writer who wishes to make use of him.

[Thinlómien]

I'm back. I should be able to write if I'm needed now. :)

I would suggest treating Fred as a non-player character, ready to hand for any writer who wishes to make use of him.Agreed.

[Valier]

Hi Lommy! nice to see you back. Happy New Year everyone!!! Now that the new year has started I would like to get this on the move. I would like everyone to check in here so I know whose available. I know a bunch of you are online frequently, but could you still post something here anyways.

Still need to hear from:

Boromir88
Elempi
Finduilas
Kitanna
Legate
Sephiroth
Gwathagor

[Finduilas]

Here.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Here, still here, always here, as soon as I am allowed/needed to post, I am available.

[littlemanpoet]

I'm here at least every other day, and ready to post as needed.

[Kitanna]

Here.

[Valier]

Ok so still missing is Bormir88, Sephiroth and Gwathagor.
I have talked with Boro in the last ww game, so I know he's around and Gwathagor has posted not long ago...so just Sephiroth....haven't seen him in awhile. Hope he's OK

So I think I need to read through the last few posts to figure out who needs to do what and when. I think though that Kitanna you can post having you run after Tansy and Bunny, then have us continue on our way. We can then post with Gwathagor, while the rest of you- Legate (sorry Legate I'm tryin to get us to you) post what you need to to get you all ready, then I will end the day and post a morning post having us leave for Peony's.

Yay!!! let's get started, I'm wanting to get into the RPG groove.:D

[Gwathagor]

Je suis ici. Let us proceed.

[Kitanna]

Ok, I can have a post of Peony chases after Bunny and Tansy by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. But more likely I can have it done in the morning, though it'll probably be pretty short.

[Thinlómien]

Valier, what do you think if I wrote a short post of Tansy and Bunny next? If I write it, would you like me to make the story proceed (if yes, what should I do? should I take us back to Tansy's place?) or would you prefer me writing just a short post about what Tansy thinks at the moment?

[Valier]

Go ahead Lommy and bring us forward. Have us arrive at Tansy's and hey even add a bit about meeting Brown, since I guess Tansy would know him.:D

[Thinlómien]

I wrote a post but I was faced by two difficult questions.
1) How mature is a 20-year-old Hobbit? I left it pretty vague but I'm interested if I've totally misestimated the thing. (Of course Tansy can have her subjective opinions but I think I, as her writer, should know which way they seem to be biased... ;))
2) Can a male Hobbit be referred to as "a man"? It didn't sound right, but what other word could I use?

Now you, Valier or Gwathagor can procedd, or if you think I left it to a stupid place I can write a few more lines, whatever you prefer, just let me know. :)

I think I'll say this once so I need not repeat it after every single post (which seems to be my bad habit in RPG discussion threads). You all can (and you have to) complain to me if I make your characters act uncharacteristically or write something about them that does not match at all. (Like if I make Tansy describe someone as a cheerful person but he actually smiles about once a year and never laughs or something like that.)

[Finduilas]

I wrote a post but I was faced by two difficult questions.
1) How mature is a 20-year-old Hobbit? I left it pretty vague but I'm interested if I've totally misestimated the thing. (Of course Tansy can have her subjective opinions but I think I, as her writer, should know which way they seem to be biased... ;))


How mature? Not very, on a regular basis, I would say. But Mira did have to deal with a rather bitter father. She might act a few years older than her age.

[Gwathagor]

20 IS young for a Hobbit.

[littlemanpoet]

Agreed, 20 is young for a Hobbit. Since there is such a thing as "tweens" (the 20s) as being considered immature as Hobbits go, I think it's probably fair to make a rough comparison as follows:age 0-10 in a Hobbit -> 0-7 in a human; 11-20 in a hobbit -> 8-14 in a human; 21-30 in a hobbit -> 15-21 in a human. These are my own guesstimations, so if anybody wants to offer something better, feel free. I'm talking about character maturity only, just so that's clear.

Male hobbits can safely be called men, I would think. They would consider themselves so, I'm sure.

[Valier]

great posts ladies!! I like the way you have used Bunny, Lommy. it is how I would see her, so as long as you write her like that I am fine with it.:)

FOR EVERYONES ATTENTION::::
Pio has contacted me and LMP, about another player. She has a newish member that would like to join if she could. She is a good writer and Pio has offered to help if she needs any with her bio. She has said she will have time to commit to this game.

What do all of you think? Do you think we can work in another Hobbit?

I would think this would be ok, but we all may need to do a little thinking as to how we can bring another into the story (and without taking so long to get us all together). :rolleyes;)

[Gwathagor]

Let's see: Bunny, Peony, Tansy, Rudy, Hugo, Mira, and Brown, and then we still have Legate's and Sephiroth's characters to add. It seems like we already have about as many characters as we can handle. However, I don't feel particularly strongly about it and could probably convinced otherwise. After all, I have little to no experience and don't really know how the game dynamics work out later on.

[Thinlómien]

Fin, Gwath and LMP - thanks for your comments, they helped me. I was thinking about along the same lines as you and it was good to hear my idea of it wasn't totally weird. ;)

Valier (and all you others as well :)) - I think one more wirter would be no problem, but the introduction of the character sounds slightly complicated, especially if there are already two characters that are to be introduced later on. But I'd very much like to give this mysterious newcomer a chance to join our little party. I think the final decision is yours, Valier (and LMP's) as you know what is to happen in the RPG: we ordinary players really can't have a strong idea of whether there will be situation(s) in which a third "late character" could be taken along or not. :)

[piosenniel]

Your new player will be Iras Sabir.

She has done some playing in The Golden Perch Inn.

I don't see why whe couldn't join in right away. She could be a particularly nosy Hobbit who's found out about the adventure and decides to go along. How does that sound? Or if one of you can suggest another way to get her right in, I'm sure she'd be willing to work with it.


Will contact her about doing a Character Bio now.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Gwathagor]

Sounds good.

[Iras Sabir]

Hi everyone! How's it going?

[Gwathagor]

Swell! I'm looking forward to reading your character bio.

[Iras Sabir]

NAME: Elizabeth "Lizzy" Smallburrow

AGE: 42

RACE: Hobbit

GENDER: Female

WEAPONS: She carries only the knife she uses for eating. It's a sharp blade in good condition. She has good aim though, and is known for throwing rocks at anything that threatens her garden or livestock.

APPEARANCE: She's about 3’ tall, and she is very solid. Just a little chubby. She has long thick golden brown hair that she usually wears in a braid and hazel eyes. She favors deeper colors and an apron at the waist. The apron has several pockets, one for her rocks, one for various herbs, and the others just hold odds and ends

PERSONALITY/STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES: She's a good companion as long as she thinks she's in control. She's just a little on the bossy side, but in that older sister mother type of way. She's very motherly, always looking out for any of those she feels are her friends. She'll be a very nosy lady, acting like a mother to everyone even if she doesn't have any kids. Her temper is her weakness. She has a habit of getting herself into trouble over something minor. Her father's had to smooth things over more than once with their neighbors. She has a special soft spot for children.


HISTORY: She's the middle child in a family of four. She has one older brother and two younger sisters. Her brother, Chris, lives nearby. His farm is next to hers and they often share their work when one or the other goes into town. Her sisters are Sara and Annbeth. They both still live with their parents. She currently is living away from her family on her own farm. She has a small garden and a small flock of sheep. Her father helped her to set up the farm and it has slowly become successful. She's always been one to help out a person in need. She is very close to her family.

[Iras Sabir]

I was thinking that Lizzywould be in town to sell some stuff and sees the group. She had a ram that she rode into town, one of her little ways to get to town, if that's okay, and one of them spooked him?

I dunno quite yet. What do you all think?

[Thinlómien]

Welcome, Iras Sabir! Your character looks interesting and when reading the bio, I had a clear vision what kind of person she is. :)

Just one thing caught my attention, though: Lizzie's history implies that she has had her farm for a few years (at least) but she's not of age yet, being only 32. I wonder if she should be a bit older - unless it's a key point in your character that she is leading such an independent life so early, of course.

As to your idea of how Lizzie could be intoroduced, I think it looks like it would work and would be able to develop into a masterful comedy. :D What do you others think?

[littlemanpoet]

I was also thinking that from your description Lizzy should be at least 42.

Maybe we could have it that Lizzy, riding her ram, runs across Rudy, Mira, and Hugo in their wagon just outside of Buck Hill, and Hugo's dog, Snatch, starts barking up a storm which spooks the ram which sends it running out of control. Feeling sorry for Lizzy, whom they recognize as a member of a family with whom they are friendly, Rudy and Hugo help her get control of the ram (does it have a name?). They offer her the hospitality of Peony's home, and things develop from there.

What do you think?

[Iras Sabir]

I was also thinking that from your description Lizzy should be at least 42.

Maybe we could have it that Lizzy, riding her ram, runs across Rudy, Mira, and Hugo in their wagon just outside of Buck Hill, and Hugo's dog, Snatch, starts barking up a storm which spooks the ram which sends it running out of control. Feeling sorry for Lizzy, whom they recognize as a member of a family with whom they are friendly, Rudy and Hugo help her get control of the ram (does it have a name?). They offer her the hospitality of Peony's home, and things develop from there.

What do you think?Perfect! I'll change her to 42. The ram, I think she'll have just name Boy. Should I go ahead and have her riding into town, like with a basket of produce, and the dog freaks Boy out.

[Gwathagor]

Good posts everybody!

[littlemanpoet]

Just a thought, Iras, if Lizzy throws a rock at the dog, she's throwing a rock at the girl holding the dog, which the three would take even less kindly to than her throwing a rock at their dog. So do you want to keep that in there?

[Iras Sabir]

Do you think I should change it to where she missed? Like she was throwing it in it's direction but missed him? Or she was just having to much of a fit to throw right.

[littlemanpoet]

It's entirely up to you what Lizzy does with her rock, but Mira's, Rudy's, and Hugo's reactions will not be much different whether Lizzy hits or misses the dog (and Mira).

[Valier]

question?....So is all this with Mira, Rudy, Hugo and Lizzy happening before they even arrived at Peony's? I'm a little confused.:confused:

[littlemanpoet]

Yes. :)

[Valier]

Ok if so how does Lizzy come to know about the adventure? seeing as no one would know til after Peony's? I guess perhaps we could meet her again on the road out of town.. But that would mean that after your little meeting now, she would need to wait to post with us til after we all meet and go to leave. How do you all want to handle this invite to join?

Lommy could you perhaps add just a few more lines to your post, having us meet Brown and you introducing us?:D I am a little unsure as to how Tansy would welcome him. Are they friends themselves or is he just a friend of fred's? just add a little bit and I will continue it a bit and have Bunny's reaction and hello. How do you want to handle us inviting him Lommy? Should you do it? Let me know. I can have a post up, the latest by Wednesday.:)

[Iras Sabir]

You guys could just send me a pm when it's time.

[Groin Redbeard]

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to tell you guys that even though I'm not in this RPG I've following your story ever since it came out in October of 07.

Keep up the good work you guys are making a wonderful story!:)

[Gwathagor]

Thank you, good sir dwarf.

[Gwathagor]

Lommy could you perhaps add just a few more lines to your post, having us meet Brown and you introducing us?:D I am a little unsure as to how Tansy would welcome him. Are they friends themselves or is he just a friend of fred's?

If I had to choose, I would suggest that Brown and Tansy could be acquainted, but have probably only met once or twice. I don't REALLY care though.

[littlemanpoet]

Ok if so how does Lizzy come to know about the adventure? seeing as no one would know til after Peony's? I guess perhaps we could meet her again on the road out of town.. But that would mean that after your little meeting now, she would need to wait to post with us til after we all meet and go to leave. How do you all want to handle this invite to join?My initial notion was that she would be offered hospitality at Peony's to pay for the difficulty Snatch put her and Boy through. Then she could find out about it by eavesdropping, or be told outright, and either be invited or invite herself. It might be more fun to have her invite herself along, though I'm not sure why she would want to come.

[Finduilas]

My initial notion was that she would be offered hospitality at Peony's to pay for the difficulty Snatch put her and Boy through. Then she could find out about it by eavesdropping, or be told outright, and either be invited or invite herself. It might be more fun to have her invite herself along, though I'm not sure why she would want to come.

Then we have lots of changes to make, real quick, before too much progresses. And we may need to shuffle some posts around.

[Thinlómien]

Lommy could you perhaps add just a few more lines to your post, having us meet Brown and you introducing us? I am a little unsure as to how Tansy would welcome him. Yes, I could. I'll try to do it today, but I'll do it tomorrow at the latest and I'll post here when I've done it. :)

If I had to choose, I would suggest that Brown and Tansy could be acquainted, but have probably only met once or twice. I don't REALLY care though.Yes, I think they should know each other (not well, but be acquainted), since Fred hardly spends his time anywhere else than home and if Brown is a friend of Fred's, they probably most often/always meet at Fred&Tansy's...

How do you want to handle us inviting him Lommy? Should you do it? Let me know. I think it would be the best to write so that Fred asks Tansy how is their planning/organising going and Brown is curious and somebody (I don't care if it's Fred, Tansy or Bunny) explains him the adventure thing and he shows interest in coming along and Fred tells Tansy they should take Brown with them as he knows his way in the surrounding areas and then Bunny & Tansy (the latter being slightly reluctant ;)) agree to take him along. How does this sound? It could all be in one post and any of us three (me, you, Gwath) could do it. I suggest I edit my post so that the three actually meet, then you Val write a short post of Bunny's reaction and hello and then maybe Gwath could finish with writing what I just explained (or the scenario until Brown expresses his desire to come along and Fred recommends taking him) and you (Val) and I could write something of how our characters react to that - or at least I want to write Tansy's next angst ;).
How does this sound, Val and Gwath? Did I make sense at all?

[Gwathagor]

Brown is not a very social being, and so I don't think he would be likely to express very MUCH interest in going along on the expedition. In conversation with Fred, he might mention that it sounded interesting, but I would prefer the idea that Brown go along with the others be largely Fred's suggestion. He'd have to persuade Tansy and friends, of course, perhaps based on Brown's past outdoor travel experience. Or whatever. :)

[Thinlómien]

Brown is not a very social being, and so I don't think he would be likely to express very MUCH interest in going along on the expedition. In conversation with Fred, he might mention that it sounded interesting, but I would prefer the idea that Brown go along with the others be largely Fred's suggestion. He'd have to persuade Tansy and friends, of course, perhaps based on Brown's past outdoor travel experience. Or whatever. :)Ok. What if Brown would be interested in hearing about the adventure and Fred would take it as if he was interested in actually going and then suggest he go with the others on the adventure and no party could actually refuse? Hilarious. :D

[Gwathagor]

Ok.

[Iras Sabir]

My initial notion was that she would be offered hospitality at Peony's to pay for the difficulty Snatch put her and Boy through. Then she could find out about it by eavesdropping, or be told outright, and either be invited or invite herself. It might be more fun to have her invite herself along, though I'm not sure why she would want to come.That would be funny. Like to cover the cost of her harvest they give her hospitality, and she evesdrops. She follows them a ways and they catch her later on. Maybe she wants to find out some of the entwives' secrets, like weaving and such. Being domestic she would think that's what a wife would know.

[Gwathagor]

Or agriculture. The Entwives taught many agricultural secrets to mankind, and Lizzy seems to be interested in gardening and produce.

[Iras Sabir]

Yeah, she'd just be after anything that might help her out.

[littlemanpoet]

Then we have lots of changes to make, real quick, before too much progresses. And we may need to shuffle some posts around.
I don't follow. What would need to be changed and shuffled?

[Thinlómien]

I edited it. Sorry for being slow once again.

Valier - you're to write the next post, right? There's a slight problem with including Fred to the discussion, for he can't walk without considerable aid, so he probably wouldn't come to see his guest but rather wait him to come to see him in his room. But Fred could always overhear the three talking at the front door and call them to come to continue the discussion in his room, with him.

[Finduilas]

I don't follow. What would need to be changed and shuffled?

Our entrance to Peony's for one. And to have her eavesdrop, but she could join around the same time as Rudy and Hugo, she could hear anything about the adventure that Mira would tell them.

This is only, in a way, my first RPG (my other first isn't going to quickly), so I don't know if you do things occasionaly out of order like this. If it's fine with others, I wont fuss, and I understand there really isn't any good way to change things that have already happened. But the way that your and Iras' post goes, it's kind of confusing. I don't know, maybe I'm easily confused, but if I were reading just the RPG and not the discussion thread, I would wonder where and when those posts were happening, because last I knew, we (Mira, Rudy and Hugo) were all drinking tea at Melilots.

[littlemanpoet]

I see what happened. I'm sorry, Finduilas. I'm afraid that I didn't remember what had happened in posts 25 & 26 when I started brainstorming how to include Lizzy. Umm.....

I guess we need to revise things a bit. Oops.

I've just added a post # 35 to try and draw this into the rest of the story.

I think the best way to go with this is to take posts 32 - 35 and insert them between 25 & 26, making whatever changes in 26 needed to smooth out the transitions.

Sorry for creating this headache for everyone. :(

[Valier]

Ahhh I see what happened....lets see if we can get Pio to help us rearrange a bit. I will pm her when I get home from work today. Sorry about not getting my post up yesterday. I will put in a save right now and will fill it today a.s.a.p. please everyone else if you can post, please do.:D

[littlemanpoet]

Iras, if you want to have Lizzy reply to Gaffer Hugo, perhaps you could post it here and then we can have Pio add it to the moved posts on the thread. Sound good?

[Finduilas]

Where is Boromir?

[piosenniel]

DONE

Those posts of Iras and lmp are now moved so that they follow post #25.. (HERE (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=538557&postcount=26)).

They are now collectively post #26.

And what was #26 (Valier's post of 12/18), is now #27. So - if anything needs to be smoothed out now - Valier can insert it into that post of hers.

[Valier]

Ok I've filled my save, have a read and let me know if anything needs to be changed.
Gwath can you have fred and brown and us discuss the adventure and get brown going. then we can have reaction posts from Lommy and myself.

And yes where is Boro and Sephiroth.....worrying..:(

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks so much, Pio! :)

[Gwathagor]

Gwath can you have fred and brown and us discuss the adventure and get brown going. then we can have reaction posts from Lommy and myself.


I'm on it.

[Valier]

Yes thank you Pio!:D

Iras I think there is a problem with your last post. just go back to the post near the top of your with every ones posts on it and edit it to add that last bit. because now it is at the bottom. You'll need to delete the last post and just edit in your lines.

[Gwathagor]

Gwath can you have fred and brown and us discuss the adventure and get brown going. then we can have reaction posts from Lommy and myself.

Is there anyway in particular this conversation ought to go? I'm working on the post (yes, I'm NOT doing it off the cuff for once), and I'm not entirely sure how to portray Tansy and Bunny. How far should I take the conversation? Maybe just a few sentences in, and then let Valier and Thinlomien finish it off with a few swift blows to the neck and head? Suggestions?

[littlemanpoet]

Yes thank you Pio!:D

Iras I think there is a problem with your last post. just go back to the post near the top of your with every ones posts on it and edit it to add that last bit. because now it is at the bottom. You'll need to delete the last post and just edit in your lines.Right. Iras, just add your last entry to the bottom of post # 26, then your last post can be deleted because all of that is already in post # 26.

[piosenniel]

Iras

I deleted your last post to the RPG thread, and placed your most recent part of that post in post #26.

Post #26 on the RPG thread is under your name - so, you can go into it and edit your parts of it as you need to.

Please check your PM's.

~*~ Pio

[Valier]

thanks again Pio!!:D

Gwathagor if you can bring us right through a conversation with brown and fred. Have fred discuss the girls adventure and have brown perhaps comment that he is good in the wild and has lots of knowledge and what not, then have fred invite him to go. Then you can just answer and then leave it to us girls to respond.

Then if we could get the day at Peony's finished.
I will end our day at Tansy's and post a starter post for the following morning having us, at Tansy's head over to Peony's and pick up the group there. as soon as the group at Peony's is done. we may need to put in a save for Boro if he does not appear soon. We need to get past this day and I would like to do it fairly quickly if we can.

[Gwathagor]

Ok, lovely.

[Valier]

any idea Gwathagor, when you will be able to post that post?:D

Also Kitanna, Finduilas, LMP and Boro can you four finish up your day at Peony's. You still need to get the men going along with the girls. Not sure where Boro is, but if needed I am sure we can put in a save for him and continue without him for a bit.

Also Iras needs to fit in here as well. Was she invited to Peony's? will you be bringing her in before the day is out? Or perhaps we meet her on our way out tomorrow morning? Which ever way is fine.

Just tryin' to keep things moving...;)

[Finduilas]

I think either Elempi or Boromir should post next, Boromir's being more fitting, but if he isn't around, then I think Elempi would be able to post.

[Kitanna]

I think either Elempi or Boromir should post next, Boromir's being more fitting, but if he isn't around, then I think Elempi would be able to post.
I agree. Once LMP or Boro posts, questioning Mira, then the whole adventure plan can come out, bringing them into the party.

[Gwathagor]

I'm sorry, I'll finish the post right now.

[Gwathagor]

There, I've posted. I'm awfully sorry for holding things up. I hope the post is satisfactory. I didn't feel as good about it as I have about others, but I suppose it will have to do. Let me know if I need to make any changes.

[littlemanpoet]

Hee hee! :D Nice turn of the conversation, there Gwath.

I would post next, but it seems to me that Finduilas or Kitanna should post, as they are the ones with the news, which Hugo and Rudy .... and Lizzy (who has accepted their invitation and is now enjoying the hospitality of Melilot) have not yet heard.

Unless you want me to have the men raise the question. Okay, I'll try a post of that nature.

[Gwathagor]

Ah, glad you (someone besides me) enjoyed it.

[littlemanpoet]

Glad to see you posting, Iras. :)

Um, I'm wondering about something though...... if Lizzy is in Peony's house, drinking Melilot's tea, she hasn't heard about the adventure yet because Peony and Mira haven't confessed to it yet. So Lizzy's thoughts are at this point just a bit ahead of the game, I'm thinking.

Oh, and I think there's a Shire rule that rpg posts must be at least 2 paragraphs.

Can you edit your posts to take care of these things, Iras? Sorry to be such a bother.... :(

[Valier]

Lommy if you could continue our conversation with Fred and Brown and get Brown coming with us.

Fin & Kit if you could comment and get the men involved.

once everyone is invited along I will end the day.

[piosenniel]

Iras

Please check your PM's.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Thinlómien]

Valier - I'll continue. I think I should have time to do it tomorrow or on Thursday at the latest.

[Thinlómien]

Done. I wasn't sure where to finish. Did you Valier say you wanted to end the day? Hope it's aliright that I stopped where I did.

And I'm sorry that my post turned that dramatic, I didn't think it would. :D And also, my apologies if Brown or especially Bunny look like total idiots, I can edit if they're acting too stupidly, just tell me... :)

[Valier]

the post looks great Lommy. I can finish up the day from there, unless Gwathagor you want to add something from Brown. Let me know if you do and I'll wait for you to finish.

Everyone at Peony's we are almost finished our day at Tansy's. Please finish up your day and I will end ours.

[Gwathagor]

Sure, I'll try to get something up within the next couple of days.

[Kitanna]

My internet has been pretty unstable these past few days and so I haven't been able to make a decent post. However, Fin and I may be starting another PM conversation and we need LMP and/or Boro to join. Would that work for you two to have a PM conversation bringing at least one other member of Mira's family into the adventure. Then the other and Iras can join.

[Gwathagor]

And I'm sorry that my post turned that dramatic, I didn't think it would. :D And also, my apologies if Brown or especially Bunny look like total idiots, I can edit if they're acting too stupidly, just tell me... :)

No, no. It was a welcome change to have a rather serious post. I can't speak for Bunny, of course, but I'd say you did Brown justice. He didn't seem stupid, just reticent.

[Iras Sabir]

Glad to see you posting, Iras. :)

Um, I'm wondering about something though...... if Lizzy is in Peony's house, drinking Melilot's tea, she hasn't heard about the adventure yet because Peony and Mira haven't confessed to it yet. So Lizzy's thoughts are at this point just a bit ahead of the game, I'm thinking.

Oh, and I think there's a Shire rule that rpg posts must be at least 2 paragraphs.

Can you edit your posts to take care of these things, Iras? Sorry to be such a bother.... :(...Sorry, read wrong and got ahead of myself.

[littlemanpoet]

My internet has been pretty unstable these past few days and so I haven't been able to make a decent post. However, Fin and I may be starting another PM conversation and we need LMP and/or Boro to join. Would that work for you two to have a PM conversation bringing at least one other member of Mira's family into the adventure. Then the other and Iras can join.
I'd be happy to join the PM conversation. And I think it would be great for Iras to join, sooner than later.

[Boromir88]

Sorry if this is becoming a bit of a habit. I'm glad to see I haven't kept anyway delayed. We've had a bit of a scare as a tax has just been added onto a major highway we use for transporting materials, and it's expected to add on an extra 1.2 million dollars in expenses a month, so after the holidays we've been scrambling to reconfigure the budget and all that fun stuff. This may happen again, where I disappear for extended periods of time, I apologize for any inconvenience it causes.

I've been catching up today, and will finish doing that, just let me know what I need to do. ;)

[Valier]

Well Hello Boro! Nice to see you back, if even for a bit.

Right now I think everyone at Peony's is getting the day finished. I am sure you can chat with them (LMP,Fin,Kit, and our newest member Iras) and figure out what you should do.

[Gwathagor]

New post up. As usual, tell me what I need to change and I shall attend to it with zeal and only moderate complaining. :mad:

[Valier]

very good post Gwathagor!!!

How is the PM post going everyone? How long till it is up?.

Don't mean to pester, but well...hey, that's my job.:p

[littlemanpoet]

The PM post is coming along nicely. Mira has spilled the beans to Hugo and Rudy and Peony has just overheard it and been called out by Gaffer Hugo. Iras is getting set to add a bit here and there regarding Lizzy. MIght be a day or two more before it's up. It'll be good, so wait patiently please. ;)

[Valier]

excited to see the pm post:) Always patiently waiting:D

[littlemanpoet]

The PM post is not in my hands, since I did not save my last send, but I think it's close to ready.

Iras chose to have Lizzy not join the conversation with the rest of them, so she can post separetly when she wishes to.

[Boromir88]

The PM post is up...I think the wait was worth it Val. :)

[Gwathagor]

Jolly good post, everybody. Snatch is already my favorite character. I think he and Brown will get along very well. :)

[Thinlómien]

That post was just hilarious. :D Excellent work. What happens next?

[littlemanpoet]

Well, there could be further debate about Entwives, and Rudy has yet to speak up. Lizzy hasn't heard what the adventure is all about, just that there is one. So a few more posts with talk for the Rudy-Mira-Hugo-Peony clan should wrap up the Day.

[Valier]

That was a GREAT post!! well worth the wait!!;)

As soon as you all finish up at Peony's I will get a narration type post up ending the night and starting the next day.

I think then Lommy Gwathagor and I can do a quick pm post with us leaving and arriving at Peony's.

How do you all want to handle the meeting in the morning of everyone? This is going to be amusing!!!!:D

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks! :D It was fun to write, especially the revelation that Gaffer Hugo Chubb "don't believe in that nonsense." :p I didn't know that about him when we started this rpg, but it just sort of appeared on my radar so to speak. I'm certainly going to enjoy making something of it, especially since in real life I'm the opposite.

How about, for the morning, each writer does a post for his or her own character, leading up to the meeting point? In order to do that, we need to establish where that meeting point will be. Valier?

[Valier]

I was thinking we could meet just outside Peony's in the morning. Or does that not work? I agree everyone can write their own post leading to our meeting.:D

[littlemanpoet]

Works for me. Just outside Peony's it is.

[Valier]

Ok..So where are we at the moment? I think we still need to get the day at Peony's finished. Iras are you going to add something? Let's get this day finished.

[Gwathagor]

Let me know if I need to post anything.

[Iras Sabir]

My Internet has been on the fritz, so sorry for not being on.

[Valier]

Iras we need you to finish up at Peony's with the others. As soon as this is done I can end the day and we can all get in our morning posts.
I really do want to get this started.

[Valier]

Ok We have decided that the active players are going to move on with the day. If and when you do have time Iras,(and Sephiroth, if he doesn't show soon) can you please post here letting us know. Then we can place your post/s in the appropriate place. Or do what needs to be done...

I am just going to assume that the evening at Peony's is finished. I will get up our night post and Bunny's morning post. Lommy do you want to work together on our morning post? We could do it together than post it and Gwathagor can work from our post concerning Tansy's family goodbye and our arrival at Peony's.

Everyone else can you have your posts up shortly after me and Lommy get up the first morning post? It shouldn't take too long if Lommy has a little time each day, I am sure we can have it done fairly quickly.

Please everyone let me know where you stand at the moment, let's get this puppy rolling.:D:p

[Thinlómien]

I'm going to be very busy next week - I'm currently in a drama project and we have our dress rehearsal and all the presentations/performances/whatever-is-the-correct-words next week, so I really can't write much, I'm afraid. But I could manage writing something some day, just don't expect a lot of participation from me...

[littlemanpoet]

I'm ready to post as soon as the new Day begins. I'll be keeping an eye out. Snatch is eager for action. :D

[Iras Sabir]

I'm sick right now and my internet's been fritzy. I think I can still get on once a day though.

[Finduilas]

Right. Mira doesn't have anything to say at this point. I think it may be a good idea for Hugo, or Rudy maybe, to dismiss the girls, and then for Hugo and Rudy to talk a bit about it. I think that would fit more then one of them just deciding to go, outright. Would that work?

I can't post this week, as I have a test coming up (ACT) on Saturday, so I'll spend all my stress on that.;)

[littlemanpoet]

That's a good idea, Finduilas. Boromir, are you up for it?

[Boromir88]

Sounds good to me.

I was already planning on Rudy at first strongly (:p) opposing Mira going, I've just been trying to figure out the best way to then make Rudy go along with it. Lmp, is the gaffer the persuasive type? :D

[littlemanpoet]

Sounds good to me.

I was already planning on Rudy at first strongly (:p) opposing Mira going, I've just been trying to figure out the best way to then make Rudy go along with it. Lmp, is the gaffer the persuasive type? :D
I think we can write him so. ;) If you'd like to start by having Rudy rant while Hugo listens, that's be a great way to start. Besides, I'm too busy to post actual story today, so if you can go today it would help.

[Boromir88]

Today's going to be hard, I'm just finally settled down now and it's getting late, but definitely by noon (EST) tomorrow I should have the time to finish Rudy's post.

[Boromir88]

Ok, so I got Rudy's post up, and he went through pretty much the whole emotional spectrum. :D Lmp, take it away. :)

[Finduilas]

Love both the posts! Great fun. :D

[Valier]

I agree with Fin great posts!!

Sorry for my absence everyone. I have been quite busy. We just brought home a new puppy and she has required a lot of attention.

So where are we at the moment? Do you at Peony's want to finish up your night or do you want me to proceed with the next day? I'll wait to hear from a few of you, and in the mean time I will work on our night post bring us to the morning and I will try and also include Bunny's morning thoughts in that as well.:D

[Finduilas]

Oh oh oh! I've another idea! You could keep the Hobbit lasses in suspence all night and tell Tansy, Peony and Bunny about your resolutions when they come. Just thought that might be a way for us to progress the day.

[Kitanna]

Oh oh oh! I've another idea! You could keep the Hobbit lasses in suspence all night and tell Tansy, Peony and Bunny about your resolutions when they come. Just thought that might be a way for us to progress the day.
I think that's a great idea. Now would Iras be involved in that? Since she has yet to be invited by anyone. Or would Hugo and Rudy inform her the night before?

[littlemanpoet]

If she was to make herself available during the evening, yes, Hugo would. But he wouldn't seek her out. Not night, in somebody else's house, she tucked away in the guest bedroom. So unless Iras posts her coming out soon, I'd say we should just go for it during the morning.

So let's move the Day and Night along and get this little party started, what say?

[Thinlómien]

Yeah, let's go on. :D Pointless to linger if there's nothing to be written.

[Gwathagor]

On! On! On!

[littlemanpoet]

I have added to my last post in order to close off last night and bring things into the morning.

[Finduilas]

Excellent! I'll get up a day finishing post later on today.

[Valier]

Ok I will post the nightly post sometime this weekend. I'm fairly busy lately, but I swear I will get it up A.S.A.P. Can't wait to get this new day started.

[Valier]

I've posted.:D I was going to do a bit of a narrative, but decided against it. I've just told it from Bunny's perspective. Let me know if anything needs to be changed or if I left us at an awkward place. Let's get this "confrontation" started...:p:)

[littlemanpoet]

I decided to have fun and put up another post. Let me know if the liberties I've taken need to be changed.

[Valier]

Great post LMP!! I think a little bit of back and forth is needed at Peony's to finish off the morning. If anyone is unable to post soon for this finishing of the morning please do let us know. Let us get this part done nice and quick and get us on our way. If we need to let us put up saves so we can get this done.

[littlemanpoet]

Just a thought: just because Gaffer Hugo has put a question to Rudy doesn't mean Rudy has to be the next speaker. If Mira and Peony, or Lizzy, are ready to jump in and interrupt, that's fine too. Actually, it would make things more interesting. :)

[Kitanna]

Excellent posts. I'm going to try to get a post in this afternoon regarding the still "undecided" nature of Rudy and Hugo.

[littlemanpoet]

With Kitanna choosing to have Peony come in, and Hugo and Rudy don't notice her, my hands are tied as for writing another post, so somebody else will have to next.

[Kitanna]

With Kitanna choosing to have Peony come in, and Hugo and Rudy don't notice her, my hands are tied as for writing another post, so somebody else will have to next.

If it makes it easier and helps the flow, I can just delete the last part and just have Peony waiting just outside the kitchen.

[Boromir88]

I don't think you have to do that Kitanna. I'll be able to post Rudy's answer to the Gaffer sometime later, before the day is over.

Finduilas, did you want to bring Mira in to wait around (unnoticed by Rudy and Hugo) with Peony? Or should I go ahead with it and have Rudy tell Hugo his answer now?

[littlemanpoet]

I think the messier the better (that means more conflict). :D Kitanna, I personally think that it would make for more fun rpg'ing if Peony didn't come in quiet as a mouse, don't you think? Unless she's quiet now so that she can flare up in anger at Rudy's words after he speaks?

[Gwathagor]

I'm enjoying the way this is unfolding. Good work.

[Finduilas]

Do what ever you want with Mira to get the story going. I however will be unable to post today or tomorrow. But keep in mind, I beleive she is rather laid back.

[Kitanna]

I think the messier the better (that means more conflict). :D Kitanna, I personally think that it would make for more fun rpg'ing if Peony didn't come in quiet as a mouse, don't you think? Unless she's quiet now so that she can flare up in anger at Rudy's words after he speaks?

I was thinking of starting her quiet and then have Melilot leave the kitchen and then Peony can get loud and angry.

[littlemanpoet]

That makes sense. :)

[Boromir88]

With no objections my post will be up in a little bit. :)

Edit:

Fin/Kitanna, if you want Mira/Peony to bust in to stop Rudy from giving his compliments to Melilot, now would be the time to do so :)

[littlemanpoet]

I'm going to be leaving the Barrowdowns soon. Nothing wrong, it's just a timing thing and a personal thing. But I'm going to see my commitments through, such as this rpg. Maybe I knew this was coming down the pike, which is why I chose a very old character for this rpg. Pretty much from the beginning I've been planning on Gaffer Hugo dying at some point during this rpg. Sooner or later, it doesn't matter to me. But some time soon, once their travels begin, he is going to start weakening rapidly. Just want you to know.

[Gwathagor]

Well, that's a shame. Barrow-downs without LMP? Not sure I can fathom it...

[Finduilas]

Leaving permanently?

[littlemanpoet]

I don't know if it's permanent or not, but I must treat it as if it is. But I will complete my commitments before I go. This is, for me, an "Abraham you must sacrifice your beloved son" moment, if you will. When I go, I will leave an email address and my xanga link for anyone who wishes to keep in contact.

[Thinlómien]

LMP going? I'm so sorry to see that, but I don't wish to burden you LMP with uselss moaning. :) I do hope that you'll be back some day, though.

On a totally different subject (as the show must go on), who shall post next?

[Valier]

wow that is a bit of a surprise...LMP leaving? Never would have thought.. Sad to hear that. You will be sorely missed.:(

Now... sorry to be a bit of a downer...(lol double entendre) but we REALLY need to get this day finished. I am starting to get annoyed and am slightly losing interest. I wasn't planning on this being an overly long RPG, but this is getting a little ridiculous. I've start to lose my train of thought for Bunny, as the time lags on. I don't by any means want to stop this, but we need to start progressing more. I'm not saying we need to post every day, but I think it not unreasonable to expect each member to at least post 2-3 times per week, but you must also reply in a timely manner to other member posts, if it is needed. I hate to be pushy, but we need to do something to get us going.

[Kitanna]

wow that is a bit of a surprise...LMP leaving? Never would have thought.. Sad to hear that. You will be sorely missed.:(

Now... sorry to be a bit of a downer...(lol double entendre) but we REALLY need to get this day finished. I am starting to get annoyed and am slightly losing interest. I wasn't planning on this being an overly long RPG, but this is getting a little ridiculous. I've start to lose my train of thought for Bunny, as the time lags on. I don't by any means want to stop this, but we need to start progressing more. I'm not saying we need to post every day, but I think it not unreasonable to expect each member to at least post 2-3 times per week, but you must also reply in a timely manner to other member posts, if it is needed. I hate to be pushy, but we need to do something to get us going.
Agreed. On all accounts. It'll be a real loss to have LMP go. But if he must, he must.

Also I was waiting to see if anyone else posted, but since none have stepped forward I will put a brief post up that hopefully progresses the story and pushes Rudy to reveal his plans for Peony and Mira.

[Gwathagor]

Should the Hugo-Rudy-etc. gang finish their little breakfast episode before Tansy-and-friends start their day? Brown's always ready to post if needed. Just give the word.

[littlemanpoet]

I think Tansy and company should start their day. They could interrupt Rudy's and Hugo's breakfast.

[Valier]

Should I be editing my last post then? Since I finished our morning at Tansy's and have brought us to Peony's already. Also what is going on with Ira? she has yet to be invited. She doesn't seem to be around and I am not willing to wait long periods for a player who has messed up internet (sorry). So what shall we do?

[Gwathagor]

Sorry, I forgot that you had already got us started, Valier. My mistake.

[Finduilas]

I am busy this morning, but I will get up a post this afternoon.

I agree with Valeir that we should try to be getting posts up every two days or so, so I will do my best...

[Kitanna]

Should I be editing my last post then? Since I finished our morning at Tansy's and have brought us to Peony's already. Also what is going on with Ira? she has yet to be invited. She doesn't seem to be around and I am not willing to wait long periods for a player who has messed up internet (sorry). So what shall we do?
Perhaps we should wait for Rudy and Hugo to respond to Peony, then once it's decided they will all go, someone can invite Ira to join the party.

[Boromir88]

I can finish a post today, but there's been a bit of a snag at work...a lawsuit...that's going to keep me busy for a while.

I was not expecting this and I'm not going to be around that often, at least for a little while. I'll be able to get Rudy (and if I need to Hugo) to join in on this adventure, but after today it'll probably be at least a week before I can post again.

[littlemanpoet]

Never fear, I'll handle Hugo until his death.

[Thinlómien]

Never fear, I'll handle Hugo until his death.For some reason, that sounds quite morbid to me...

Anyway, I'm glad something's finally happening, maybe we'll get on the road before April? ;)

[Finduilas]

It does sound morbid. But that might just be the kind of person Elempi is, and we just don't know it. :p

I'll post next.

[littlemanpoet]

Ha ha ha! :D Well, of course it sounds morbid! "Morbis" ( I think) is the Latin word for death, so any talk about death is by definition morbid. There, you learned somethin'. ;) But me, nah, I ain't morbid. Neither is Gaffer Hugo. Jus' ask him. He'll tell you. :p

[Finduilas]

Are my painfully short posts getting on anyones nerves? Cause if so, I can try to lengthen them, but they are so much easier that way.

So, my post is up.

[littlemanpoet]

Your post is fine for length, even if half of it's mine. ;) :p

I'd say it's about time for Bunny, Tansy, and company to barge in on the Chubbs, don't you? :D

[Thinlómien]

I'd say it's about time for Bunny, Tansy, and company to barge in on the Chubbs, don't you? :DYes, maybe. Is Valier around to post? I can post on Monday at the earliest so if for some weird reason she hasn't appeared by then I'll post.

[Valier]

I'm around... why don't you post first Lommy, giving us a look at how Tansy feels. I will post something after that.

[Finduilas]

Your post is fine for length, even if half of it's mine. ;) :p


That's what makes it so painfully short...

[Thinlómien]

I just spent my history lesson sketching a post... where should I finish? I finished at them arriving at Peony's and gaffer Hugo announcing that they will come along, but am I too hasty here?

[littlemanpoet]

Post it up and we'll see if there are any problems. You can always revise later.

[Thinlómien]

Post it up and we'll see if there are any problems. You can always revise later.Alright, that's what I thought as well... I'll first do some nasty compulsory stuff and then I probably "have to" play ww, but I should be able to post it today...

[Thinlómien]

Done. But now that I think of it.... Peony and Mira actually aren't ready, or are they?

[Kitanna]

Done. But now that I think of it.... Peony and Mira actually aren't ready, or are they?

Well all the supplies are ready and hidden in the bushes outside Peony's, so in that respect they're ready to leave.

[littlemanpoet]

"And so are I and Rudy," Gaffer Hugo grinned.

I'm a stickler over Gaffer Hugo's speech patterns, so I must ask you to revise this just a wee bit. His grammar is admittedly not good standard English, but it's "not good" in a different way than what's in the quote. ;) Please replace it with:

"So are Rudy an' me!" Gaffer Hugo grinned.

[Thinlómien]

I'm a stickler over Gaffer Hugo's speech patterns, so I must ask you to revise this just a wee bit. His grammar is admittedly not good standard English, but it's "not good" in a different way than what's in the quote. ;) Please replace it with:Done. Thanks for nit-picking: it really is just a good thing as it makes the characters more believable. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Hold it, just had a thought. Melilot and Snatch are outside and should be the first to run into Bunny, Tansy, and Brown. Melilot would greet them as befits her, and Snatch would give them a "rousing welcome", if you know what I mean: Rararararar! Woof! Woof! Ruff! Ruff! Ruff! .... and similar such words of greeting, not to mention sniffing and licking, et cetera.

Should I write that post to be inserted, or are you up to fixing up yours, Lommy?

[Thinlómien]

Well, I'm going to be busy, so if you could write that, I'd be grateful. :) But if it proves problematic, I can find time to do it.

[littlemanpoet]

Lommy, make the following revision to your last post and it should work.

They arrived at Peony's house only to be rousingly welcomed by Gaffer Hugo's dog, Snatch. If they had been trying to sneak around, it would have been no good for the uproar Snatch made.

"Quiet, Snatch!" cried Melilot, which the dog did not immediatley agree to do. Once he recognized Tansy and Bunny as harmless hobbit lasses, his tongue hung out of his mouth in a big smile, ready to lick whatever hand or face was extended. But he growled at Brown.

[Thinlómien]

Yes, but I had to add/edit few other sentences as well, but now it should work. :) Thanks LMP.

[littlemanpoet]

I figured you would have to do some other revision, but I knew you'd figure something out. Thank YOU. :)

We really need to spread the word that 'http://69.51.5.41' gets people here who can't the usual way.

[Valier]

wow this is the first day I've been able to get on here. I've got work this afternoon, but when I get home I will read over what's been posted and post if I'm needed. Is it my turn to post? if so I will get it up a.s.a.p.:)

[Boromir88]

Well it appears like things are up and running here again. Starting Thursday and going through Tuesday I'm using up my vacation time that I need to get rid of before March. So, that'll be the time I'm available. I'll also be able to read through what's been posted and see where we're at. :)

[Valier]

ok before I post...what shall we do about Iras and Sephiroth? Iras is needed now and she hasn't been on since the 28th of Feb and Sephiroth, though we don't need him a.s.a.p he has not been on since January. This worries me. I will be sending them both a pm. If I do not recieve something from them promptly, I think drastic measures will need to be taken to advance this rpg. I'm not sure if in my nexty post I should just leave Iras out of it.....hmmmm what should we do? If she is to come with us, she needs to be on very soon to get herself into it. if not it won't fit if she just suddenly shows up half way after we are going.

Not quite sure how to work this....Ok I'm going to pm them both now.:rolleyes:

[littlemanpoet]

I suggest that we proceed as if we expect them to write their characters in later. That way, if they show up, they're still welcome, but if not, our storyline doesn't drag on and on waiting for absentees.

For Iras, we can have one of the Chubbs leave a note with Melilot for Lizzy, with best wishes and "hope we meet again", and then Iras can write how Lizzy refuses to be left behind, and chases after the party one way or another and insists on joining.

As for Sephiroth, his character can join at any point, so I wouldn't worry. If he shows up, he does; if he doesn't, we continue.

[Finduilas]

That sounds like an excellent idea.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

As for Sephiroth, his character can join at any point, so I wouldn't worry. If he shows up, he does; if he doesn't, we continue.

Exactly. If anything, his character was supposed to appear at the same time as mine, and that has still (a little) time. And if not, I'll do it probably the way if he weren't there in the first place.

[Valier]

ok that sounds good. So I'm thinking of just having Bunny introduce herself and have her get everyone started out. anything anyone want me to add to my post? I will have it up sometime today.

[Thinlómien]

ok that sounds good. So I'm thinking of just having Bunny introduce herself and have her get everyone started out. anything anyone want me to add to my post? I will have it up sometime today.Just go on and write it. If someone has something to add, surely you can just edit your post... :)

[Valier]

uggg sorry time got away from me...I'll post today when I get home from work..I swear:D

[Valier]

Ok post is up. Hope it's ok.:D I think pretty much anyone can post now, lets get us finally on our way.:)

[Gwathagor]

I think it is time for a Brown update. My internet is rubbish right now, so I'll try to get on that this weekend - hoping the connection will be better in the midwest.

[littlemanpoet]

I suppose Gaffer Hugo has already done that "man taking over" thing in the very next post after Bunny's. :D We'll see how Bunny reacts. ;)

[Valier]

Bunny of course will have something to say about that....:p I can post tonight when I get home from work. Let's get some others thoughts on what's going on.

[Valier]

sorry got a little busy...I'll have a post up soon. everyone else please feel free to post.:p

[Valier]

I've posted. It's not overly long....Let's have some others post.:D

[Gwathagor]

I have made the post. Brown is going to let Tansy and Bunny work things out with the Hugo and Friends, and won't talk just yet unless addressed.

Elempi...I'd like to suggest that Brown and Snatch become fast friends over the next several days of the journey. That could provide some fun material to write about, as Snatch currently seems to be a bit wary of Brown.

[Gwathagor]

I suppose Gaffer Hugo has already done that "man taking over" thing in the very next post after Bunny's. :D We'll see how Bunny reacts. ;)

Good man, Hugo! Good man! Brown likes him already.

[littlemanpoet]

Elempi...I'd like to suggest that Brown and Snatch become fast friends over the next several days of the journey. That could provide some fun material to write about, as Snatch currently seems to be a bit wary of Brown.I think that would be great! :D Dogs quickly figure out which bipeds are dog lovers and which are not, and invariably respond in kind. Go for it. :)

Gwath, it appears that you have a paragraph hanging loose at the beginning of your last post. I suggest holding off on that particular bit of musing until your next post.

Also, Snatch is based on Norfolk Terriers, with small pendant ears (not to be confused with, and way cuter than, Norwich Terriers, which have small pricked up ears), and is not a hound. See the link: Norfolk Terrier (http://www.akc.org/breeds/norfolk_terrier/index.cfm)

Truth be told, I'm characterizing him as more jaunty than is apparently typical of the breed. Oh well.

[Finduilas]

I love those last few posts. What fun.

[piosenniel]

Just a gentle reminder:

Please take care to remove signatures from your RPG posts.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Valier]

Thanks Pio!:)

So now do you all want to write about our stop at the Inn or shall we just skip it and start again outside the Inn after our ale?

[Finduilas]

Thanks Pio!:)

So now do you all want to write about our stop at the Inn or shall we just skip it and start again outside the Inn after our ale?

skip it I'd say.

[Gwathagor]

Stopping by the inn could give the characters the opportunity to all talk together, being their first opportunity to do so. I would enjoy it and think it would be a useful way to establish the group as a whole, but I also realize that skipping the inn would help speed the plot along. So, whatever.

Thanks for removing my signature Pio. Sorry about the hanging paragraph LMP. Not sure what happened there. I must have been abducted by aliens.

[littlemanpoet]

I'd like to do a stop at the Stonebow, say may be a post or two for those who want to, then moving on.

[Thinlómien]

What if we stopped at the inn, but made some kind of agreement on when we will move on? Like that we will one RL-week at the most in the Inn?

[littlemanpoet]

How about one week at most, and 1 or 2 posts per writer who wishes, in case that takes less time?

[Gwathagor]

Sounds great.

[Thinlómien]

I will be away from tomorrow evening to Sunday evening, so if you get into a quick posting pace, don't wait for me. If you are still at the Inn when I come back home (like I assume...) I will post something for Tansy, but if not, then I can just write a jolly travelling post. Either is fine with me.

[littlemanpoet]

Gwathagor, when are you going to fill your save? If you don't by the end of the weekend, I'll post regardless of what you have written, and if it doesn't fit what you intended to say, we'll just have to work that out afterwards.

[Boromir88]

Alright good news, all that trouble at work the weather cause and that sidetracked me is about over. So, I'm back and Rudy will be joining the action in a little bit.

[Valier]

I was waiting to see if anyone else was going to post, but seeing as it's been pretty quiet....I'll post when I get home from work and bring us to the Inn.:)

[Thinlómien]

Wow, great to see this RPG moving and Boro back! :) I think I might have extra time tomorrow and if it's so, I will post...

[littlemanpoet]

I've posted a fall and injury to Gaffer Hugo. His downhill slide has begun. I don't know how fast, or precisely what's next. We'll see.

[Thinlómien]

I was about to post and write that the others started to wonder where the gaffer is and Rudy/Mira/Peony goes to look for him, but then I realised there's little point in me writing it. So maybe Boro, Fin or Kitanna wants to post next? Maybe one off the ladies as Boro just posted?

I think I'd rather post for Tansy after it has been found out what happened to Gaffer Hugo. She might have an acid thought or two about it... :D

[Boromir88]

I was planning on having Rudy go look (and find) the Gaffer, because I figured it would be a Rudy-ish thing to do. :rolleyes:

But if Fin and/or Kit want to find the Gaffer that would be great, just make sure you don't forget about Rudy, he will want to tag along. :D

[Finduilas]

I was planning on having Rudy go look (and find) the Gaffer, because I figured it would be a Rudy-ish thing to do. :rolleyes:

But if Fin and/or Kit want to find the Gaffer that would be great, just make sure you don't forget about Rudy, he will want to tag along. :D

I was thinking about having Mira worry about him taking so long, but I think she would just mention it to Rudy and let him figure it out.

I have started a post, but don't know how we want things to progress in the inn. Any ideas, outlines or anything? How long would Mira or Rudy wait till they got concerned? What time is it, how busy would the innkeeper be? What would the hobbits order at this time of day? Should I be less worried about details?:p

[littlemanpoet]

I'll cut to the chase: if Gaffer Hugo is not there in lickity split for food and ale, that's unusual, so they'll notice pretty quick. ;)

[Thinlómien]

See, we're stuck again?

Let's say, whoever of you Fin/Kit/Boro has time first should write and move us along. Otherwise I will and I doubt it will be smooth. ;)

[Valier]

I agree with Lommy....
I didn't think Bunny would have to much to say or be too concerned for Hugo when there is bacon and ale in the Inn.(no offense:p) So if we can get someone to have us all make it into the Inn, others like Lommy and myself can post our characters thoughts.

[littlemanpoet]

I'm frankly at a loss how my fellow rpgr's (this is not the only rpg it's happening in) get so stuck because of someone else's post. If you have something you want to write that isn't directly related to the previous post, just go for it. What's the big deal?

I prefer not to hog an rpg, so I give others a chance to post, but if somebody doesn't post soon, I'll double post and carry this little ol' rpg just a bit further, and then I'll triple post if nobody else can overcome their writers' paralysis, or whatever malaise seems to be affecting everyone, until somebody either gets on the stick, or my character dies. Then it'll be all on you guys.

Let's quit making mountains out of mole hills, and get going with this thing, already!

[piosenniel]

ALL PLAYERS

Yes, please, let's remember you're not writing a Fan Fiction story here - the plot does not have to be predetermined before you write for your characters. Please work from each others' previous posts and not get hung up in how the story should go before you post.

At this point, you have gotten to the Inn. And all have gotten out of the cart and headed for the door of the Inn except for lmp's character, whose gone off toward the stable and has waited in the cart for the ostler to see to the cart and Mosy.

I would imagine your characters have gone into the Inn and Gaffer Hugo is now out of site. No one has seen him wrench his foot.

Please write a post that follows out of lmp's last post. What does your character see as he/she enters the Inn? What smells are in the air? Is your character's tummy grumbling in anticipation? Does your character call out a challenge to the others - "Last one to the table pays for the drinks!"?

Be descriptive; fall into your character and let us know what he/she is feeling, thinking, anticipating, doing at this point. Set up the scene and then let another writer wonder, "Hey, where's the Gaffer?"

Who'll give this a go?

~*~ Pio

[Boromir88]

I see the frustration and I know I'm part of the reason, for that I apologize. I assure you I'm working as fast as I can, but I have other things outside the 'Downs to do. I've pretty much cut down everything here to solely focus on this RPG.

I don't want to sound snappy, but before I signed up I said I wasn't going to be able to post consistantly, that there was going to be times when I can't be around at all. From what I got back, that was going to be ok, as long as I could keep up and not "disappear."

I understand the frustration, and I apologize, because 2 or 3 people can't carry an RPG. Now, I'm going to do whatever I can to step it up, but like I said when joining I can't be around every day. I simply can't and everyone else is going to have to start stepping it up to.

I'm going to get a post up but it's going to simply be to move this along.

[Boromir88]

I just crossed with Gwath, but it looks like it works out perfectly. I had Rudy already in the inn and grabbing a seat next to Brown.

So, Rudy went off to look for Hugo, told Mira to stay in the inn (whether she listens or not is up to you Fin :p). He found Hugo and went running off to go get Burt. Take it away from there.

lmp, if I need to fix anything with the Gaffer's dialect let me know. :D

[littlemanpoet]

Way to go, Gwath and Boro! :D I'll post soon, but feel free to beat me to it, anybody.

[Valier]

Thanks everyone for expressing your thoughts. I must apologize to everyone.... I'm the owner and I feel I'm not doing enough to keep this going at a good pace. This is my first and I am just as unsure as you all at sometimes.

Thank you Pio for your post, very good info (it helped me at least)

I too have not be participating in other things on the Downs partially because I have been so busy at work, but mostly because I wanted to focus on this. Let's all take Pio and lmp's advice and just go for it!

I will have a post up shortly, Bunny will need to be having some fun, and I've got something brewing, that should be good.:p

[Valier]

I've posted. It doesn't quite fit and I can change things if necessary, but it sure was fun to write.:p I guess this would happen before Rudy got up to look for Gaffer Hugo. Let me know if it works.
Let's get some others in on this....I am sure Brown is going to have some things to say....:D;)

[Gwathagor]

There shall be reckoning. :mad::mad::mad:

[littlemanpoet]

Hee hee! :D Bunny, that was great! Now I'm glad Gaffer Hugo is outside so Bunny didn't think of him first. :p (phew)

Perhaps, Pio, it might be helpful to switch around Valier's and Boro's posts?

I had planned to post up tonight, but my storytelling energy is at an ebb because I am again ill. :mad: I will post as soon as I feel better.

[Thinlómien]

Now I'm surely enjoying this... :D I will post today or tomorrow. (But it's a lommy-rpg -promise, so don't take it too seriously... :rolleyes: :()

[piosenniel]

I have repositioned Valier's post to precede Boromir88's as lmp suggested.

Hope you feel better, lmp!!!!!

~*~ Pio

[Finduilas]

Finduilas lifts a hand.

Uh.... Rudy talked to Mira at the door, but I'm sitting at the table laughing at Bunny....

I've haven't been on since Thursday last, and after tomorrow I wont be on again till Sunday at earliest. Boro or Lommy has to change their post somewhat. Mira would notice that Hugo wasn't in yet, so if Boro changes his so that I could stay at the table, and calls Rudy over or something, and Lommy includeds a short thing wherein Mira gets a small amount worried, then returns to the table talk, that might work.

[Kitanna]

I've missed quite a bit recently. But I've put up a save so I can catch up and post before this progresses too far. I plan to fill in my save tonight or tomorrow evening and no later.

[Finduilas]

I'm going to try to post off of Lommy's post, putting in a slight worry about the Gaffer. Boromir do you think you could somehow change your post just slightly? You don't have to have Mira worried, she would think he had stopped to talk to Burt before jumping to the conclusion he was hurt (maybe, :rolleyes:) so maybe you could have Rudy drop by Mira and tell her he is going to check up on Hugo?

[littlemanpoet]

Findy, good thoughts. Let's assume that Boro will be able to pull away from his busy schedule long enough to heed your concerns and edit his post at some time in the next couple days.

[Finduilas]

Findy, good thoughts. Let's assume that Boro will be able to pull away from his busy schedule long enough to heed your concerns and edit his post at some time in the next couple days.

Assumtion assumed, and I'll go work on a post right now.

Post is up. Lommy will have to change her post a little bit too I think.

[Thinlómien]

Post is up. Lommy will have to change her post a little bit too I think.What do you want me to change? :)

[Boromir88]

changed ;)

[Kitanna]

I have filled in my save. I tried to fit it in with the post following directly after it and I'm hoping I was successful without overlapping and creating a time confusion for anyone.

[piosenniel]

Please remember to take the time to remove your signatures from EVERY post to the RPG thread.

Thanks!

~*~ Pio

[Valier]

Let's finish up in the Inn and get us on our way. I will post for Bunny tomorrow, but perhaps others closer to Gaffer Hugo should make sure he's able to walk ok and get that settled. Also Gwath I think you will need to post something about the bill....:p

[littlemanpoet]

I'd say the Inn has served its purpose. Hugo will not be able to walk. He will agree to leave the cart in the innkeeper's care, unhitch Mosy, and ride him into the wild.

[Finduilas]

I'd say the Inn has served its purpose. Hugo will not be able to walk. He will agree to leave the cart in the innkeeper's care, unhitch Mosy, and ride him into the wild.

But isn't his hip hurt? I think it might be difficult to ride with a wrenched hip.