An Adventure of Hobbit Proportions Discussion Thread

[littlemanpoet]

He's not going to tell people his hip hurts if he thinks it'll cause others to tell him he shouldn't go.

[Valier]

Ok well I thought I would give others a chance to finish up their Inn posts before I get us on our way again. I am sure at least one of you needs or wants to post something...so let's get it done shall we?

I am not going to wait too long...maybe a day or two more. Let's get moving again!:D

[Finduilas]

I've got the chicken pox, so can only sit up for short amounts of time (it gets worse the older you are when you get it) and as writing posts are slightly stressful I won't be able to post till I'm well. Hopefully that will be in a week. Sorry.

[littlemanpoet]

Ok well I thought I would give others a chance to finish up their Inn posts before I get us on our way again. I am sure at least one of you needs or wants to post something...so let's get it done shall we?

I am not going to wait too long...maybe a day or two more. Let's get moving again!:DIf you want to get he rpg moving, Valier, go ahead. If somebody really needs something in between, it can be inserted later.

[Gwathagor]

I've posted. I don't care what happens next.

[littlemanpoet]

:D Great nod to The Scouring of the Shire there, Gwath. I always like that.

And..... ooh! ooh! conflict! Valier, your lil' ol' Bunny has some answering to do.... ;)

[Thinlómien]

Valier - yes, let's move on soon.

Gwath - :D

Fin - poor you! Get better soon. :)

[Valier]

I'm working on what Bunny would do in this situation and it's coming along nicely I think.;):D I shall have it up by tonight or at the latest tomorrow.

[Finduilas]

This is getting quite fun.

[Valier]

Ok post is up...I stuggled a wee bit, but I think it will work. Gwath let me know if I need to change anything. :D
If anyone else wants to post, go ahead. If not let me know and I can continue and have us outside ready to go.

[littlemanpoet]

I threw together a quicky to get Hugo on a saddled Mosy, and Brown and Rudy out in the courtyard. Far as I'm concerned, one post from Gwath to catch things up, and we're on our way.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

*plop* appears out of nowhere

It seems to be going on well this far. What are your plans for the near future now? I think the time for the apperance of my character is getting close (at last), so I should start looking for the suitable place to join. And does anyone have news from Sephiroth, whether he's going to participate or not?

EDIT: Oh, I see, he's no longer playing. So I will proceed according to the original ideas before he even signed up. There is still time, but this is why I am asking for the future plans, so that I know when to start to tune up, so to say.

[Valier]

Great post LMP, it fits nicely.:)
Hello there Legate!!
I think from the Inn we will be heading NNW across the river and towards Budgford...I think that's right.... then on towards Scarry and the Quarry. Then North to the NorthMoors. So I think Legate you can come in whenever you feel like it. I am sure you are anxious to start.;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I think from the Inn we will be heading NNW across the river and towards Budgford...I think that's right.... then on towards Scarry and the Quarry. Then North to the NorthMoors. So I think Legate you can come in whenever you feel like it. I am sure you are anxious to start.;)

Tell me about it :) Well, my plan from the very beginning was as follows: soon after the company crosses the bridge, my character climbs out of some field at Bridgefields (he's returning from a trip). He will notice them, become interested and follow the company towards the next settlement - I thought, like, will the company be traveling via the road, i.e. through Whitfurrows? Anyway, I have detailed ideas on how the appearance will go, that'll be shown in due time. So the only thing for me is to know the plan of the journey and have the chance to chime in at the right time. :)

[Valier]

I'm not quite sure exactely where we will be traveling along the river, but I know it will be on the left side. I will have to check the map and see what we will be travelling through and if there is any roads.

Gwath? Are you going to get a post up before we move on? I think it would be good. And Lommy and Kit, you could post if you like as well. Let me know. If not I will continue.:)

[Gwathagor]

Piping hot post up, right off the grill. Let's move.

[Valier]

Ok I guess I will post again and get us moving...
Question.... Would there be a bridge to get to the side of the river we want to be on? My maps are not that good and I thought someone else might know.
Any who, I will get us on our way tomorrow , if noone else has done so. Anyone else...feel free to post too.;)

[Gwathagor]

Which side of the river is that?

[Thinlómien]

Do not wait for me, just move on. :) I'll post as soon as I have time to do it properly, hopefully quite soon...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Question.... Would there be a bridge to get to the side of the river we want to be on? My maps are not that good and I thought someone else might know.
Well, where actually is that Stonebrow thing of yours supposed to be? There are only two options to cross the Brandywine, as far as I am aware, and that's the Bucklebury Ferry and then further to the north only the classic bridge on the East Road. I always thought that the party is going to go north from Brandy Hall and across the bridge.

[Valier]

ok hummmm. I've been going by a google map of M.E and this is what I thought we would do. We would cross the bridge of Stonebow (I think it is called) We would be heading North from Brandyhall till we get to the bridge. Then we would cross it, which brings us closer to Stock.
I figured the Hobbits would then need to turn North and cross the river that way. Because we would want to be on the left side of the river, travelling North. I don't think there is a bridge farther up that we could cross to get on the left hand side. I'm not sure how the river would be by the bridge to cross, but it may be our best bet, so if anyone has any ideas as to how to proceed...please share.:)
I will make time today and get us on our way. Also we may be needing to figure out how fast we would travel and how to move us along in days going the appropriate distance. I will have us cross the bridge, but when exactly do you think we would get there? would it take more than a few hours? or less? I will bring us across and present us with the problem of crossing North. Hope this all made some sense....:p

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Oh silly me, yes, I know now... it's the other name for the Brandywine Bridge, is it? That's exactly my problem, I don't know the Shire toponymes in English :rolleyes: I know it as "The Bridge of Stone Arcs" or something like that, so I was all the time wondering what kind of place did you make up :D

[littlemanpoet]

The Stonebow Inn is on the west side of the Brandywine River, so the travelers are already across the Brandywine, on the west side; which means they're in the Shire proper (no longer in Buckland).

According to a detailed map I have, The Water empties into the Brandywine a mere mile north of the Great East Road, and may or may not be fordable, depending upon how creative we want to be. However, ten miles west of the Bridge, is the road to Budgeford, on which one passes over a bridge to cross The Water. Once through Budgeford, it's about a dozen miles to Scary, after which one can take the northeast road for about 2 miles to Quarry, which appears to be a village instead of an actual quarry, best as I can figure. North of Quarry one can cross over fields for about 15 miles and eventually come to Dwaling. North of Dwaling are The North Moors. However, just about 6 miles along the westward road out of Dwaling toward Long Cleeve is a little burg simply called "camp". That might be interesting. So there are some options. Notice that from the Great East Road to The North Moors it's a good 25 miles. That's 2 days' journey, especially for adventuresome and frolicking hobbits. Brown might get frustrated with the slow pace, I might imagine. ;)

[Valier]

Ok I was going to post, but LMP's info changed it around a bit on me. So I was thinking of having us cross the way North and then stop us for the night. any objections to this let me know....I will post tonight hopefully or tomorrow morning..

[Valier]

sigh....sorry everyone. I've been very busy. I will try my hardest to get a post up soon. But really I need not be me that posts.....someone else can post. Actually I think others should post or it's going to be a very quiet trip.:p

[littlemanpoet]

I'll post a 'traveling" post, except I'm not sure what you meant in your last post here, about what direction we're traveling. Do you mean that we're going cross-country, or following the road to Budgeford, Quarry and Dwaling?

[Valier]

I guess we will follow the road across the river near bugeford then North from there. Does that sound right? Like you LMP suggested in your previous post.:)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I guess we will follow the road across the river near bugeford then North from there. Does that sound right? Like you LMP suggested in your previous post.:)

That means, through Whitfurrows, where the company turns northwards?

In any case, looks like I'd better gear up... :)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Hey, hey, whoa, wait, elempi, what was that? :eek: I don't stand on it, of course, and I may join later, but I imagined it quite differently... you covered many miles' and a day's walk in just a few lines... hey, I imagined that it will be longer and that I am going to join you in the fields even BEFORE Whitfurrows... and you not only came into it, but have already passed it! Whoa, whoa! If it's like that, I would prefer putting in my own narration between it, please... :eek: :eek:

EDIT (to avoid double-posting): That is: is no one going to add anything else before the party enters the fields? If not, then I would probably ask you, lmp, to remove the last lines of your post (after the paragraph ending "...all of them.") and then I will add my own post. That's probably the best way it could be done.

EDIT 2: All right, I have already written a large part of the post, where I am simply counting with that elempi is going to remove the lines I mentioned above and that no one wants to add anything between it. I am leaving now, but will be back in the evening (in some six hours at maximum), and I hope to post it today, or if not, then tomorrow morning.

[littlemanpoet]

Post altered as requested. I've added a bit about Snatch nosing your character out without knowing anything about him. Have a look-see. :)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Post altered as requested. I've added a bit about Snatch nosing your character out without knowing anything about him. Have a look-see.

Thanks :) Hm, I have already written something that would fit better with the original unaltered text ;) :p (after you removed that end), anyway... I will simply post what I have as soon as I have it complete...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Done! The group has now another person following them.

I'm going to leave to you what to do in this situation, or who will react, if they will react - if someone had noticed that a person who went another direction is now at their heels again; if anyone is going to wonder if and/or why the person is following the group... Decide based upon your characters, if you think they would spot it, and how they would react (tell that to others, or do something themselves, or just observe). Even if no one reacts, the strange character will simply keep following them, so it will ultimately culminate - sooner or later.

I kept the portrayal of my character intentionally vague, he is not known to the other characters and so what is written about him is only a little more than what the others can really know about him. This way also, the potential reactions of your characters on him can be more "natural".

[littlemanpoet]

Legate, you sure have been champing at the bit, haven't you. :D A very interesting post!

One minor point: if Gaffer Hugo looks back in alarm at your hobbit, that's out of character for him. He might be a little curious, but not alarmed.

This is getting funner all the time. :D

[Finduilas]

I'll be posting soon... I hope to at least. I'll try to fit one in tomorrow.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

One minor point: if Gaffer Hugo looks back in alarm at your hobbit, that's out of character for him. He might be a little curious, but not alarmed.

Oh, thanks for pointing it out, I was struggling a bit with that moment. It was not supposed to be about Hugo, it was supposed to be about my character's expression. I have to put some clarifying pronoun or something in there... or actually rather not pronoun... to make sure who are we talking about there... hm...

But yes, at last, the first post :D

[Thinlómien]

Great to have Legate in the game at last, especially as his post was so good. ;)

I'll post when I have proper time for it - when is that, I don't know...

And by the way, does anybody have any idea about Kitanna's whereabouts? :confused:

[littlemanpoet]

I'll be posting soon... I hope to at least. I'll try to fit one in tomorrow.

Good! I'm looking forward to more from Mira. Gaffer Hugo wants to get to know his granddaughter better. :)

[Finduilas]

Turns out I can't get around to it, and I'm going out of town for the weekend where I will probably have no internet access. So Sunday it must be. And I will stay up late if necassary, to get up a post.

[Valier]

just to let everyone know I'm having computer security problems at the moment. I can only sign in briefly for at least a few days. I will try and get a post up, but it may have to be a short one.

Where is everyone else? Are we all super busy these days?:p

[Kitanna]

I'm ready to put up a post whenever, but I'm not sure where to take things after Legate's. So I was going to wait and see before doing anything. Though for the sake of moving things along I may just wing it and write a short post.

[littlemanpoet]

Winging it is good! :) I do it all the time. :rolleyes:

[littlemanpoet]

How do we want to handle the next step? Stay at the inn at Budgeford? Will "the traveler" - - "just happen to" stay at the same inn for the night? Or do we just want to narrate that small step and move on to the next day, and have the travelers get more suspicious of their "tailer" all the more as the day wears on?

[Gwathagor]

Either way. Just narrating the inn and moving on to the next day would help pick up the pace of the game a bit, but actually playing through it would be a lot of fun. I don't care which we do.

[Kitanna]

I think, in the interest of moving forward, there be a narrative post regarding the inn and then we move on to the next day where we can meet the "stranger" on the road.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Do whatever you wish, the ball is on your side. If you just narrate the inn, "the traveler" will stick to you and actually try to follow you even the next day. Or as I said, someone may already notice the traveler now, and it may be like "Look, that fella seems to follow us!" and some braver member may go and simply interrogate him what the heck is he doing, or whatever you think of.

[littlemanpoet]

Well I'd meant to narrate them right out of Budgeford and into The Bridge Fields, but it didn't work out that way. :rolleyes: So I guess I've tacked in between, as it were.

Gwathagor, you're up next. :)

Incidentally, I've changed the ending of post #71 to fit better with #72.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Nice :) Let's see which way this will go :)

And it's good things keep moving... (not that I am pushing on anything, but sometimes this game seemed somewhat sleepy, at the times when I was just reading it)

[littlemanpoet]

Back to either Gwath or Boro. :)

Unless one of you ladies wants to get in on this.

[Gwathagor]

Looks like it had better be Rudy, Boro. :p

[Boromir88]

Not a problem, I can get a post finished today.

[Valier]

you know Bunny will have something to add to the fray.;) I will have her approach the wayward stranger in the inn.:p

EDIT: Ok so I went ahead and posted.....

[Finduilas]

Oh, now this is funny... Legate then should post next?

So, so, so, sorry for not getting up a post. I went to bed early last night with a headache and tight muscles, and am working on getting back on track. My out of town trip was slightly more tasking than I had thought it would be. (And we spent a few more hours in the car then we should of, but that's not my fault, I wasn't driving..)

I'll try to get a post up soon, but I have to go freeze some strawberries at present, then I'll come back reveiw the situation, and see what I can do.

[Boromir88]

Rudy wanted to know this hobbit's business...hopefully neither mind him butting in. :D

[Folwren]

Finduilas wishes me to tell you that she was going to post tonight, but I kept her from the computer (by sitting in the chair and using the mouse and keyboard) and therefore she could not. I hope you will forgive me and be patient until she posts tomorrow sometime.

Thank you.

-- Folwren

[Kitanna]

I've put up a post since I feel guilty about not posting in a while and it is high time Peony make a comment on what is happening. I should be able to fill the save tomorrow after I have caught up on the last few posts.

[Gwathagor]

Boro, do I detect a reference to The Borrowers in your post, or is it my imagination?

[Thinlómien]

I'll write something when I have time and when there's a suitable situation for me to do so ie not right now for example. This could mean Thursday or more probably Friday...

And I also have to say that I've enjoyed the recent posts a lot and am looking forward to see what happens next. :D

[littlemanpoet]

When we get to the end of this rpg, Bunny MUST trip over an Entwife's toe, should the party find one. :D

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Whoa, fantastic! Now that's what I call action :D Great posts, everybody. I won't have time to post right now, but hopefully tomorrow or on Thursday at most I will have time. Great! :)

[Kitanna]

Well, I've filled my save. I tried to engage the girls, at least Peony, in Brown and Hugo's talk about the stranger.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right, I posted with a little more insight into our little stranger's mind. I am leaving it once again completely to your characters to react, and how to react, if they will (it's complete freedom - they can even really turn away and go, in that case my character will have another inner struggle and as a result of it he will follow them again - and then it couldn't be no denying that he's following them).

[Gwathagor]

He is a nervous wreck...!

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

That's not a nice way of calling it. :)

[Finduilas]

That's not a nice way of calling it. :)

I think he's a poor dear, if that's better. ;):p

[Thinlómien]

This is all too funny. :D

I will post when I have time, which probably means some time this weekend.

[Finduilas]

Elempi, I'm pretty sure you made it the next morning.

[Thinlómien]

I'll write something today. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Elempi, I'm pretty sure you made it the next morning.

You know, I think you're right. I lost track. I'll go turn it into a joke then.

EDIT: fixed.

[Thinlómien]

I posted. I left it pretty open because I have no preference on what should they too and this leaves space for other people to react in any way they wish. (Like, Michael could hear Tansy's words and flee before anyone even considers inviting him. Or a meteorite could crash and neither of the things would happen. And most importantly, someone who has not had their say on things could do so before we move on. Whatever, it's up to you others.)

Gwath, if Brown is acting uncharacteristically, just tell me and I'll change it. I figured he was the most probable person to say those words.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

(Like, Michael could hear Tansy's words and flee before anyone even considers inviting him.

Not really, but a good idea nevertheless. So I posted something... now you see how he'd react...

[Thinlómien]

Haha, Legate, that was excellent. :D (Although I probably shouldn't laugh at poor hobbits almost choking, should I?) And as for that suggestion of mine, it was rather a joke or a far-fetched example. :) But anyway I like it how this is getting rolling...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Haha, Legate, that was excellent. :D (Although I probably shouldn't laugh at poor hobbits almost choking, should I?) And as for that suggestion of mine, it was rather a joke or a far-fetched example. But anyway I like it how this is getting rolling...

Thank you :) Quite, I originally thought to leave it to the group to act, but then I said to myself "why not fill in something" and then the inspiration hidden jumped on me from the corner, so I posted :D

[Boromir88]

I can post again later tonight.

You know lmp, Rudy is seriously considering testing Gaffer's challenge there. He might just use the Gaffer's injury to serve his own agenda. But we'll wait and see. :D

[Valier]

I am very sorry to say this, but I have no idea when I will be back on the Downs. I have just had a life changing thing happen and it will be awhile before I am whole again....so sorry:( please forgive me

[littlemanpoet]

This sounds serious. Should we suspend the rpg until Valier can come back? I can't imagine anyone writing her character for her. And I think it would spoil the rpg to have Bunny leave the story. Let's all decide what to do, please.

[Kitanna]

It is Valier's RPG and I would feel terrible moving forward without her writing for Bunny's part. However, I say the ultimate decision of us moving forward or suspending it until further notice should be Valier's choice.

[littlemanpoet]

If Valier makes an appearance within the next two weeks in order to make a decision for us as to what she wants to do, then that's fine with me. But if her absence is extended with no further comment, I'll be forced to make an abrupt decision regarding the death of my character, if you take my meaning.

[Gwathagor]

I think that we should wait if we can.

[Thinlómien]

Valier - I'm so sorry, whatever it is...

I think we should wait for Val and see what she says. It would be difficult to finish this RPG without her, especially if we get no further notice from her. We could pause the RPG until her return, but I'd be sad to do that, because this was getting rolling and this looked like an RPG that could be played and finished properly and semi in-time... But no one else than Valier can't really play Bunny, and she shouldn't miss her own RPG unless she wishes to...

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, I vote to wait for Valier before we continue this rpg. If my other limited time rpg's get done before she gets back, then I'll have to either leave my character in someone else's hands, or have him die.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Indeed, I second Lommy. A pity it had to happen right when I finally got on board ( :rolleyes: ) but whatever - it will be really impossible, I think, to even try to continue without Valier, even if she gave us free hand in it. I can't see Bunny run by anyone else; and it's without question that we can't play without Bunny.

[Gwathagor]

I can't imagine anyone writing her character for her. And I think it would spoil the rpg to have Bunny leave the story.

I quite agree.

[Boromir88]

I am ok with suspending it for now. This has been my first chance to get on here in a couple days, and I was going to say my only free day for the next couple weeks is Friday. So, if anyone needed to use Rudy to move it along feel free. But, I'm ok with any decision.

Val, I wish you the best.

[Valier]

I would like to thank everyone for their words and concern....I am not back yet per say...things are well not so good. I do however have obligations here that I do not wish to throw away. I want to see what happens to Bunny and her companions, just not yet. I do think I need a little more time to heal from things before I can put my whole heart into this,(as it deserves) So if you want to continue on for awhile without me, I will be lurking somewhat and will try and fill in for Bunny when needed, but I wouldn't mind if we went slow. (Sorry to Legate who just got started with us)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Valier, I think in any case the RPG is nothing that important so it couldn't wait until you are all right with continuing it again. I only wish you being back in full soon. It's up to others if they wish to move at least somewhat; for me, I only just started - so if the game is suspended for some time, it won't be hard for me to have a break again for a while.

[Thinlómien]

Valier, I think in any case the RPG is nothing that important so it couldn't wait until you are all right with continuing it again. I only wish you being back in full soon. Seconded. I too, think, that we could/should wait for you for a little time. However, understand this might leave LMP in a rather complicated situation, and if there's someone here who won't be able to keep up their interest in this game after taking a (long?) pause, it might be a problem too...

[littlemanpoet]

Obviously, it depends on how long this wait is. If it's only about a month long, it doesn't matter. If it stretches to two months, it may still not matter, but I can't say for certain. Longer than that, and I would probably need to kill off my character. So if Valier can tell us what she thinks her time away will stretch to, that would help me to make a decision. If Valier cannot make such a determination, I can understand that, and would not force it on her. So if you can let us know, Valier, that would be great, but if you can't I understand.

[Kitanna]

As much as I'd like to go on I'd much rather have Valier more fully engaged before advancing. I'm willing to wait as long as it takes for a full return. I really do hope things get better for you soon Valier.

[Valier]

just checking in....I'm still not so well....good yet. I don't know how much longer I need. Please I do want you all to continue. I will post for Bunny when needed. I think at the moment you all could carry on at least for awhile without her.:)

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, we have been told by Valier what she wants us to do. I'm willing to go on. I was the last to post, and Gaffer Hugo requested the assistance of Rudy and Brown. The other hobbits may jump in too.

On this new day, the hobbits need to continue northward, and will leave the road soon. That should get interesting. Who wants to post next?

[Thinlómien]

Who wants to post next?Well, not me. :p (Unless no one else can.) I don't really have anything to add as it would be unlikely that Tansy would react to either situation going on, or at least unlikely that she'd be the first to react.

[littlemanpoet]

Well, that's that. I'm done here. Enjoy the rest of the rpg.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

He- hu- hoa- wha-? -T?

What is that supposed to be? And what are we supposed to do? (If "we" is good term here, as my character seems to be since lmp's last but one post once again stepped back into the background.)

[Gwathagor]

Legate, this might be a good opportunity for your hobbit to jump in and lend a hand. It would demonstrate his good intentions and alleviate suspicion, and provide a good opportunity for him to join the party. Unless you've got other plans.

Sorry to see you and the Gaffer go, lmp. It won't be the same.

[Valier]

that was well....ubrupt. Sorry to see you go LMP, sorry it had to be like this.:(

Well everyone.....what shall we do?as the Gaffer dying is a major event, I don't see how Rudy or Mira would continue on this trek..........

Is this RPG dead then? Is it worth continuing? This is not how I expected this little story to go and well....... this changes alot...(sigh)

I as owner take the responsiblity for this RPG diving from the very beginning...So sorry......

I didn't want this RPG to be a burden to others and it seems it is very hard to get anyone motivated, even myself at times.

So shall we continue trudging along or do we make a new plot and continue with something new?
This is up to you players. I didn't just want to get through this, I wanted to enjoy it and have a group of Hobbits get to know each other and have fun. Not just moving from day to day with minimal interaction.

I hope to hear from everyone very soon as to what we shall do.

[Gwathagor]

KEEP GOING. I want to find out about the Entwives! Don't worry, Valier, I at least still have a lot of enthusiasm for the RPG, and if you need a break before you are able to get back in the swing of the RPG, that's fine. It's worth the wait.

Will you need one of us to take lmp's place as co-game-manager?

[littlemanpoet]

It would be good for Valier to have another co-game manager.

My 2 cents on Rudy and Mira is that they would know that Hugo would have wanted them to continue.

Have the Shirriffs put out word to all Chubbs to come to that village and take the body back to Chubbland for burial.

[Kitanna]

I'm up for continuing and later today I can put up a post reacting to Gaffer Hugo's death.

[piosenniel]

The errand rider from Gondor dismounted quickly and strode purposefully into the thread. He unfurled a parchment and nailed it to one of the walls:

***

Come one, come all, you denizens here and in far lands!!
All those who enjoy the reading of a good tale and the playing out of one.

A new name has been added to the list of storytellers in Gondor:

~*~ littlemanpoet ~*~

Come and give your congratulations to this wonderful wordsmith!

~*~ Free drinks/ free food/ & plenty of good company ~*~

***

Come to The Seventh Star (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=5666) Inn in Gondor and lift a glass to littlemanpoet.!!!

[Thinlómien]

We must continue, absolutely. I really like this game.

It would be good for Valier to have another co-game manager.If you're willing to take anyone as lazy as I am, I'm volunteering for the job. ;) Although, I can't promise a lot of activity this summer. (Well, all RPGs more or less die during the summer...)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Of course I am for continuing, too (heck, I only just started), of course if the others wish, too. Although when elempi back then spoke of "killing his character off", I did not imagine it that literally. Kind of drastic for a hobbit story.

However, speaking of that, if we continue, maybe we could try some more activity (although it's not the best time to say so now, as the summer is approaching and at least for myself, as soon as my exams are over, I'll be here and there and not that much around).

And congratulations, elempi, to your promotion into the high-class member rank... with no question well deserved.

[littlemanpoet]

And congratulations, elempi, to your promotion into the high-class member rank... with no question well deserved.Thank you Legate. Alas, it has come too late for me to actually propose an rpg at the Gondor level since I will be leaving soon. I had this idea, you see, about "why did Eorl and his Eorlings come south exactly when they did?" But well, someone else will have to take that one....

[Gwathagor]

That's a shame. I would have been interested to see how that turned out.

[littlemanpoet]

Yeah, me too. Anyway, Gwath, I hope you have Brown continue to befriend Snatch and use him in your posts - and whoever wants to do that with Mosy (whose personality isn't nearly as developed as Snatch's, I admit - what can I say? I love dogs and know them whereas I only admire equines.)

[Finduilas]

Okay, I hate to do this, but I have to tell you all that I am leaving the Downs. Nothings wrong, lifes great and all, but yeah, I'm off. So sorry. I really feel awfull since LMP just left, or kind of left, but Mom told me she doesn't want me to be on this site anymore. LMP's dying is a good way to get me out, but I don't think that would be at all fair to Boro. Could he take both of them?

My love to all of you,
Finduilas

(Next weekend I will pop back on, if necessary)

[Gwathagor]

Anyway, Gwath, I hope you have Brown continue to befriend Snatch and use him in your posts

You bet!

Sorry to hear you're leaving, Finduilas. Mom knows best. :)

[Kitanna]

We have lost two & sort of lost one. Fin and LMP are leaving for good, which is a shame and pretty sad. And Valier is not on too often due to personal issues.

Those of us that remain have some important decisions to make. Obviously several have expressed keeping the RPG open and running. If we do that we'll all have to step up and pick up the slack of three missing players.

I lied the other day when I said I would post. I didn't intentionally lie, but work drains away all sunshine and happiness in my life most days. But it's the weekend so I will post before Monday.

I say we continue as best we can in light of these unexpected events. Though it is sad to see Fin and LMP (it really is a shame to see you go :( ) have to leave and hopefully Valier will be able to frequent the Downs more regularly soon, but until then I am all for finishing this RPG.

How does everyone else feel about continuing from here?

[Thinlómien]

I'm for continuing in general, but now that so many have left... would it make sense to pause this RPG until Valier comes back? Maybe Boro too, for example, would be less busy later?

[Kitanna]

Okay well I have a post ready so it is time to come to a consensus.

1) Hold off until further notice
2) Continue as best we can until more return

++ Continue

[Thinlómien]

Well, I must say that I will be here for a week or so, but then I will be three weeks (!!!) with occasional and short-time net access, so if we're continuing, don't expect too much from me then...

[Boromir88]

I'm for treading onward ;). I'll be free today and Friday, but other than that I'm not sure about.

Fin, sorry to hear you have to go, and I'll pick up Mira (after all without her Rudy would even be on this adventure :D). I'm afraid she'll have to take a secondary part, but I'll continue to write her into the story. Take care.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Well, I would be also for continuing, but from this point on for about two months into the future - with several brighter moments, but only short ones - I'll be unavailable for participation. You know, I joined this game in autumn when it started :rolleyes: and when I had plenty time on my hands and when I naively thought I am going to play rightaway, or in a couple of weeks. Now if we are to continue, at least myself, I would have to wait for the autumn again (or at least until the end of August). :rolleyes:

[Gwathagor]

I hope we can get this RPG back on the road in a few weeks. I'd love to finish it. :)

[Thinlómien]

I hope we can get this RPG back on the road in a few weeks. I'd love to finish it. :)This RPG will be finished. Enough said. But when, that's the major question. I have two final exams coming up in 1,5 months so it's likely I'm going to be pretty busy for a while (especially if I'm so mad that I decide to join Rikae&Mac's ww). Um yes, anyway, I'm here and I can post, I just won't be very active for a while. But when October comes, I should be able to function properly and if I don't post often enough then, it's just because I'm lazy and you can beat me or something. :D

What about you others? Where is Valier? And is Boro still somehwere around?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Well, at least concerning myself, I should be able to participate fair enough from now on. Around the beginning of October, if the school prepares some unexpected surprises, I might correct my stance, but I don't believe anything really dramatic would occur. So, as far as I am concerned, I am free to continue when the others are.

[Kitanna]

I do start school again soon. And for a while I'll be able to post a few times a week, but as the weeks tick by I'll become more and more swamped. So if enough people are ready now I'd say we continue as soon as possible.

[Gwathagor]

I am ready to continue at any time.

[Boromir88]

Finally, I've got plenty of time for a while now. So, I guess I too am ready to start again. ;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right, I think then the question is: is that all of us? (Of course, Valier, but...)

I think then anyway that Rudy's or Brown's reactions are the first ones expected, as they are the closest to what happened now... huh.

[Thinlómien]

Yes... what are we going to do with Bunny? Use her as an NPC until Valier comes back?

[Gwathagor]

We could ask her.

[Thinlómien]

We could ask her.How? Is there a way to contact her?

[Gwathagor]

I don't know. I assume that a PM would show up in her email inbox?

[Thinlómien]

I don't know. I assume that a PM would show up in her email inbox?Depends on her settings. For me, it wouldn't. But we can try... also, I have Naria, who is her RL friend, in my Facebook and MSN contacts, and I think she'd give me Valier's e-mail address if I asked.

[piosenniel]

All Players:

Let me chime in here with the moderator's preference for Valier being gone -

If in the next week you cannot get in touch with Valier, then please go ahead and carry Bunny as an NPC. This is well within the rules for the RPG forums.

You can either go ahead with the story by consensus or have someone assume the game facilitator role.

~*~ piosenniel, Game Moderator

[Gwathagor]

That's good enough for me.

Now, do we want to appoint a new mod?Were Valier to return to the game, she would need another co-mod to replace lmp anyway.

[Kitanna]

If we appoint a new mod we'll need someone who has the time to dedicate to the RPG lest we run into the same problem as before.

[piosenniel]

Just a small point of clarification:

The terms 'mod' and co-mod' are used for the Werewolf games.

In the RPG forums, the mod/moderator designation is used for those who oversee these forums - Child of the 7th Age, me, Rimbaud (in Gondor), and Mithadan (in Elvenhome).

Players in the games who are proposers of the game or appointed leaders are called game facilitators.

Now having blathered all that - is there anyone for this game who wants to step up and shepherd it toward completion?

~*~ Pio

[Gwathagor]

I would volunteer, but I don't think I'm qualified yet.

[Thinlómien]

I too would volunteer :rolleyes: but I think I have enough to do with my final exams and soon co-owning a new RPG...

Gwath, I wouldn't be too worried about qualifications. I think you have enough experience and you definitely have the right qualities, so if pio agrees, I think it's alright you take the job.

I'm trying to contact Valier now (I added her as a friend on facebook), let's hope I can get in contact with her - that way or some other way - in a couple of days...

[Gwathagor]

I too would volunteer :rolleyes: but I think I have enough to do with my final exams and soon co-owning a new RPG...

Gwath, I wouldn't be too worried about qualifications. I think you have enough experience and you definitely have the right qualities, so if pio agrees, I think it's alright you take the job.



Thanks, but I think that technically you have to complete a game before you run an RPG - which I haven't done yet.

[Thinlómien]

Thanks, but I think that technically you have to complete a game before you run an RPG - which I haven't done yet.That's why I said "if pio agrees"... (Rules have been changed before. :)) But if we want to be technical, I would qualify (and I can really do it if needs be, I'd just prefer not to get any extra obligations) and as far as I know, so would Boro, but Legate wouldn't. I don't know about Kitanna. And that's who are left.

[Kitanna]

I'd be willing to take on the responsibility, but only if Gwath can't be the game facilitator.

[Boromir88]

I have a tendancy to purchase myself boots that are too big, and when really I'm not sure what will happen from one week to the next, I would prefer to leave the RPG in better hands.

[piosenniel]

Kitanna has graciously agreed to be a back-up game facilitator for this RPG - so that Gwathagor can go ahead and be the main facilitator for the rest of the game.

Thanks so much for the both of you stepping up to finish this RPG!

~*~ Pio

[Gwathagor]

Alright then.

"Is all our company met?"

"You were best to call them generally, man by man, according to the scrip."

;)

It seems that everyone is prepared to continue with the story, so I'll look over it in a bit and see what needs to happen next - well, I guess the most obvious thing is to dispose of this corpse that lmp left on our hands. :p Rudy and Mira will need to take charge of that, as next of kin. We may as well do that first. Boro, do you have any notions for Rudy and Mira's course of action?

[Valier]

Thank you everyone for your help!! Sorry I was gone so long. Lommy contacted me via facebook and it kinda snapped me back here to my obligations.

I must say I was a little down when I saw that Lmp was gone and then shortly after Fin too. Things have been doing better on my end and I can and would like to continue.
Thanks Gwath and Kitanna for stepping up to help out as facilitators (and everyone who considered it;)) I will need to reread what has transpired but in the mean time if someone can post or get things rolling that would greatly help.

Thank you again everyone for being so patient:D

[Gwathagor]

Great to have you back, Valier. Will you need me or Kitanna to be co-facilitator?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Welcome back, Valier! Let's hope the RP will get up and running well - and keep running well :)

[Thinlómien]

Yay, Val, glad to hear it's better and great to see you back. :)

[Valier]

Will you need me or Kitanna to be co-facilitator?
Either/ or whatever works for you two.:)

So it looks like we need to hear from Rudy or Brown first, seeing as they were present at Hugo's passing.

Boro I think it is up to you if you would like to continue on with Mira as a second character or perhaps she could even decide to go home with Gaffer Hugo?

Let's please get this rolling a.s.a.p after we hear a bit from Rudy and Brown the rest of us can go ahead and post, seeing as we all will be wondering what has happened to the guys when they don't immediately come back into the Inn.

[Kitanna]

How long will we be spending at the inn/over Hugo's death before the group moves on?

[Boromir88]

I don't know how long you'd like to stay at the end, but I've brought all the hobbits outside. And Mira's going to need a little help from someone else to change Rudy's mind.

[Thinlómien]

I'm itching to write. Maybe I even will do so. :D

[Boromir88]

By "end" I meant "inn." :rolleyes:

[Thinlómien]

By "end" I meant "inn." :rolleyes:Haha nice typo - or Freudian slip? :D Anyway, I didn't even notice it...

[Thinlómien]

Great, it was nice to post. :D Hope that what I wrote about Mira was okay.

How is Legate's character supposed to join this company, and when? And did someone - Peony or Bunny, it would be - help him with his semi-choking?

[Boromir88]

Thinlo, it's great. Rudy will be convinced to stay.

The question I have is what's going to be the plan of action here? Having some sort of funeral service for the Gaffer? And I was wondering what to do about snatch? Gwath, maybe snatch can take a liking to Brown?

[Gwathagor]

Yes. lmp and I had discussed something along those very lines regarding Snatch.

[Valier]

sorry again for my posting delay, I shall be able to post sometime this weekend.:D

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I am around here for posting, and I think I will post something either today or tomorrow concerning my character. As for his joining the company, I recall I had some really good idea how it would go a week ago, unfortunately, I seem to have forgotten it over the week when I was away. Hm, perhaps I'll remember. :) Or perhaps not. We shall see.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right, a double-post. I have posted already, now I think it's up to Gwath's character to react or if somebody else wants to interrupt the scene by coming inside... Anyway, I tried to make the tension-filled, yet kind of still situation just a little more tension-filled.

And just a note, even though it's not been said explicitely anywhere, I have presumed that Bunny had left the common room with the others, as both Gwath's and Kitanna's posts presume that nobody else from the party remained in the room (at least Kitanna's post presumes Peony to be the last one going outside, which seems quite plain).

[Valier]

I posted as well. hope it works.:D took me awhile to get back into the writing groove but I think the post will serve.:p

Legate can you do one thing to your last post.... can you add Brown's name in there, perhaps have him introduce himself. I got a little confused while reading it, and only after I read your post here did it make sense. I wasn't quite sure who you meant. (post was great by the way:D)

Oh and if I used any ones characters inappropriately let me know and I can change my post.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Legate can you do one thing to your last post.... can you add Brown's name in there, perhaps have him introduce himself. I got a little confused while reading it, and only after I read your post here did it make sense. I wasn't quite sure who you meant. (post was great by the way:D)

Well, I thought that in the context it would be clear who it's about (when you keep reading not just single post, but in the continuation of the story, and thus read the first Gwath's post; and especially after there's going to be some continuing post after that). But I will look to it and see what kind of correction would be appropriate, if so.

[Valier]

If you think Your post is ok the way it is, I'm Ok with it as well Gwath.:D

[Valier]

Aright I've been giving it some thought as to how we should handle this death in our group. I don't really want to have a funeral (unless you others think we should;)) I was thinking of having us linger at the Inn for perhaps the night.

I thought perhaps a good way of handling this would be to have a relative of Hugo's in Budgeford, since Frogmorton is not too far away. Have them show up and offer to take Hugo's body home. Also this would be a good time for us to have Mira go home, at the insistence of the adult relative. That is however up to you Boromir, if you would like to continue writing for Rudy and Mira then she can refuse. Then as all this is happening Bunny will announce that she is going on in the morning. This gives us all a reason to post if our characters go on with the journey (which I'm hoping they will):p

I would like to get us on the road again as I have some things planned that I would like to set into motion;)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Well, my character's not actually involved in this, but just from the RPGer's point of view, I think that's a good idea, Valier (I almost wrote Bunny :rolleyes: :D ).

And yay, I am looking forward to what you have thought of for the journey :)

[Valier]

So is everyone busy this week then? I would like it if everyone could let everyone else know when they are able to post. I want this thing to start and keep going, not die out again. I believe anyone can post, no need to wait:D

[Thinlómien]

Since I'm now done with my final exams, I should have no limits as to when I can post. Granted, I do have a couple of ordinary exams next week and I have to complete the works for an art course, but I should find the half an hour it takes to write a post. So, whenever you need me. :D I think it's most up to Boro right now, though...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I think I will post for Michael either today or tomorrow at most, as soon as I put together something...

EDIT: Wow! 3003rd post? I haven't noticed the 3000th! :eek:

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

All right, I have posted now again. One note to the very ending of my post, I left it the way that Michael would probably react to the really current situation after somebody else of you posts what exactly will be going on out there; I did not want him to come into the middle of the process when several people were just told to stay inside etc.

I thought I could eventually, if anyone of you feels like it, change the ending, for example to "At he moment he passed through the door, he stumbled into somebody coming from the other side." If there are any people going inside, it may be possible to incorporate Michael into this and make a dialogue with him there or whatever. But as I don't know yet who, if anybody, will be coming inside, I left it like that. In any case, do as you see fit when it comes to him coming there.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Are we stuck again? Please, no! What about Rudy and the folks, Boro? Or should I go on and continue? But I would like to see your picture of what's going to go on outside, these are your characters after all, not mine.

[Kitanna]

I'm hoping to get something up by the weekend, but it's a busy week. But hopefully.

[Boromir88]

Nope not stuck Legate, I'm working on a post now. :D

Although I will point out the week of the 6th (so starting Monday) is going to be pretty packed for me. I have some 25 interviews scheduled throughout the week for a new job opening.

[Boromir88]

Ok, so I posted. Rudy had other things on his mind than to acknowledge Michael standing there (sorry Legate :p) But, obviously if Peony or Bunny want to, there's the oppurtunity. Also, Lommy, Rudy has welcomed Tansy to stay with him and Mira, it's up to you. :D

If someone else wants to bring in Hugo's relatives from the area to take the body, that'd be great too. That way I can get to whether Rudy and Mira will stay on the adventure (I love the suspense, don't you?) If not, not a problem, I can write them in.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Okay, as nothing seems to happen, I have half-written a post now, I'm gonna to post it this evening, concerning Michael and Bunny mainly, it should move things a bit further... seems too quiet around here. I just have to finish and post it. It should be up in some ten hours let's say.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Ok, so I posted. Rudy had other things on his mind than to acknowledge Michael standing there (sorry Legate :p) But, obviously if Peony or Bunny want to, there's the oppurtunity.

All right, like I said, as nothing seemed to happen lately, I kind of took the matter into my own hands - I made Bunny interact with Michael. Hope nobody minds - and Valier especially, I hope I did not made Bunny seem unlike how you think she'd be (if so, tell me, I can always correct it). I hope it also was not too "forced", as I always want to refrain from these things and won't use them in any other case - but I really wanted to move the situation. I thought the opening of the dialogue was not anything that could not happen? (Also, the feature of Bunny stumbling was just something I thought could happen and to make the contact easier, because otherwise it would be really hard for Michael to start talking to her just like that. It's just a feature.)

And Bunny being the "leader" of the whole thing, I also thought maybe Michael could serve here as "catalyser" for a reason to make the journey continue.

[Valier]

Ahhhhhhhh Very good post Legate! Once again. I would rep you but it seems I rep you all too much to rep you again so soon:p
I think you did well with the situation and with Bunny. I will post fairly soon, I can work nicely off yours I think. But it is Thanksgiving this weekend so I will be pretty busy. If I come up with something good quickly I will try and have it down sooner or by at least monday at the uttmost latest.

Hopefully in the meantime you others that are in the Inn, can continue on with your goings on in there. I would like to get us going so we can finally have time for the Hobbits to get to know one another better.:D

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Oh, good :) Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. Indeed, looking forward to seeing the story moving on, and I join Valier in strongly encouraging the others to portray what's going on inside the Inn meanwhile... posting on the RPG is fun when you overcome the laziness and make yourself do it, now isn't it? ;) (I am speaking of my own, just recently experienced, personal experience :) - P.S. English is silly, it does not have two different words for 'experienced' or 'experience' - it looks weird)

[Valier]

I'm putting up a save and plan to have a post up soon. Legate are you available to post after me? I mean I was thinking of having a bit of a back and forth between Bunny and Micheal. You seem to be around the most, but thought I'd ask. I think Bunny would not just let Micheal join them with out at least a bit of conversation.;)

I'm getting a little concerned with the amount of posting again. It has slowed down, even though we have just started up. I'm finding the lack of conversation and interaction between the characters to be well.....lacking. This for me makes posting not so fun. I do have things planned and want to continue, but if the direction of this RPG is to just get to the end and not the enjoyment of the story, I'm afarid it has taken a bad turn.
Please we really need to hear from people as to their plans for posting. There is only 6 of us now, so posting a bit more often is going to be needed to make this any fun.

EDIT: I just posted this as Lommy posted in the RPG. (now i feel a bit silly)

[Thinlómien]

Oh, Valier, we cross-posted by a minute... but yes, I'm sorry for my lack of participation lately. I've had exams and other nasty stuff, but I should now be able to post more. :)

Boro, you have your relative. I'm sorry he's a bit annoying. :D

edit: xed with Valier's edit (:D) I think you did/do have a reason to rant, Val...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I'm putting up a save and plan to have a post up soon. Legate are you available to post after me? I mean I was thinking of having a bit of a back and forth between Bunny and Micheal. You seem to be around the most, but thought I'd ask. I think Bunny would not just let Micheal join them with out at least a bit of conversation.;)

Yup, of course. I am definitely around now, and I should have more or less time, during the weekends but even during the other days, to post something... I thought, maybe perhaps if you were planning a bit longer discussion (I don't know how long you plan it), we could possibly try to, I don't know, somehow create a single post together and post it then? (I mean, so that it wasn't "Post1: 'Hi,' said Bunny. Post 2: 'Hi,' said Michael. Post 3: 'How are you?' Post 4: 'Fine.'"... you get the point. But that's only if you really intended a long dialogue...)

[Gwathagor]

I'd like to post, but I am VERY busy this week. :confused: I should be able to post this next weekend though.

[Boromir88]

It was perfect Lommy. You must have read my mind, because you picked up exactly where I plan to have Rudy and Mira go with this, and that of course makes it easier for me. :)

Oh, and my busy week is complete, well tomorrow is still a big day, but I should be good to get up a post.

[Valier]

I've posted!:D Legate why don't you have Micheal reply and whatnot then Bunny can make up her mind about Micheal accompanying them then I will have us go back into the Inn.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Okay, sounds good. I am going to post as soon as possible. Nice post! :)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Hmmm... okay, I posted. I am not quite content with it, but I did not have that much time this week to spend with it and I don't want to delay other people when this RPG is just delayed as it is. Anyway, as for Michael, this is all but the beginning... ;)

Well, Valier, I guess if there's nothing else Bunny would like to ask, you can as well head us to the Inn, after Bunny reflects on the response.

[Gwathagor]

Again, I apologize for not posting this week; it has been the single busiest week of my life.
:)

[Kitanna]

Again, I apologize for not posting this week; it has been the single busiest week of my life.
:)
Agreed, I'm hoping to get something written for this by Saturday.

[Kitanna]

Finally, I've managed to beat off my homework for a little while and put up a post.

[Boromir88]

I've almost got Rudy's next post completed. I put in a save and will be able to finish it when I get back home at about 4-ish (EST)

[Boromir88]

I filled in the save. Sorry, it took longer than what I said. Val, you have a young hobbit lass who's probably interrupting Bunny's conversation with Michael. If you want, you can just have Mira interrupt and say Rudy and her will continue, or I can write it in another post; just so we have some way to let Bunny no we're moving forward. :D

[Valier]

Great post Boro! :D
I was trying to figure out how Bunny would react to Micheal lying. I'm sure Bunny would notice his discomfort and might not be willing to just say "Sure, you can come with us" So having Mira interrupt, might give me a chance to kinda skirt the question of Micheal coming with us until we are in the Inn. Hmmmmm I could use this. Do you think Mira could just suggest in some way that Micheal accompany us? Then ask Bunny if it's ok, putting Bunny on the spot and just have her say sure? I just don't think Bunny would say yes, seeing as she was suspicious of Micheal from the get go. But having her put on the spot infront of everyone might just make it easier to say yes.

Either way Boromir I can write Mira into my post, having her interupt, then have her ask Bunny in the Inn.Or if you would like to do it, and have the time that would be great too.

[Boromir88]

It sounds good to me. Take it away Val. :D

[Valier]

Alas..I have come down with a pretty bad flu and I don't feel up to posting just yet. I'll get one up a.s.s.p:)

[Valier]

Sorry for the wait everyone! I've posted and moved us along. If this is too fast or if anyone thinks I could add more or used their characters inappropriately let me know. If anyone wants to post bringing their night to an end feel free. I do however want to have us start our next day and the adventure fairly soon. so please even post something short for the night or let me know if you cant or don't want to and I'll start our day.:D

[Thinlómien]

I just read through my post and edited and I've resolved that for someone like me, writing a post in such hurry that there's no time to read through and edit it. :D That is to say, some typos and grammatic mistakes are now edited.

Also, I'd like to echo Valier and say it would be nice to move on soon. Maybe Val if you just decide some date, fairly soon (like Tuesday, for example), by which everybody has to post if they want to, and then we'll move on. No point in useless prolonging...

[Valier]

I agree Lommy:D

So if anyone wants to get a post in for this evening please have it posted by Tuesday. I will post our first morning post on Wednesday. Now do you all feel like writing morning posts or do you want me just move us to the road?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I was thinking about a post for Michael, I am certainly going to post something like his inner reflection of what happened today, when he at last has time to sort his thoughts in peace. It may also bring some more light on his motives and such. I am going to post it as soon as possible, maybe tomorrow (resp. today already, my time), maybe the day after that. As for the morning, I would go with majority, if nobody wants to prolongate it anymore, I am fine with going rightaway. If not, then I would post just one or two lines about Michael's inner thoughts in the morning. (I have also thought about making the post about him all a morning post, and make his nightly thinking appear there as backwards reflection, as his reflection about what he thought of at night. I will use this if I don't manage to write the nightly post early enough ;) )

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Done. For me, Michael is finished and we may immediately jump on the road or whichever way you wish, Valier. (And by the way, looking now at the previous post, I wonder why I boldened Michael's name there. That happens when you are writing at half past two in the morning.)

[Boromir88]

Now do you all feel like writing morning posts or do you want me just move us to the road?~Val

Well, I don't have much more to add onto Rudy and Mira's part, for right now, but I was thinking about doing a morning post for both, before we all set out. Would you like me to go ahead and do that by tomorrow, and then we can all get set out on the road?

[Kitanna]

I put up a save so I add Peony's reply to what has been going on. I'm hoping I can get it done tonight or tomorrow morning. If not tomorrow night at the latest.

[Valier]

Sorry guys time got away from me today. Boromir if you have something ready for a morning post go ahead and get us started with our day. I can have a post up a.s.a.p.

[Kitanna]

I decided to delete my save post and just wait until we're taken into the morning. It made more sense than writing another reflection post.

[Valier]

Hope you guys aren't waiting for me to post......I've got a bunch of stuff that came up, so If someone wants to get the ball rolling, feel free.:D

[Boromir88]

Well, I got everybody out and ready to go. Sorry for having to wait on lazy Rudy. :p

I'm going to be away on vacation until Sunday night, just to let everyone know.

[Thinlómien]

Good, Boro, that you got this rolling again. :) I will try to post in the weekend.

[Thinlómien]

I thought I'd post something now, but I figured it would make more sense if you Kit and Val posted first as you seem to clear ideas of what to write. But I'll try to be quick and follow you suit so that this starts rolling well once again. :)

[Kitanna]

I put up a short post having our adventurers finishing up their breakfast. If there's anything wrong with it I can change it straight away.

[Valier]

So sorry you guys, I don't have internet access at the moment. I should have it up soon, but till then I have very limited access. I will try my hardest to have something up before christmas, but we may need to take a break till after the holidays anyways.:D

[Thinlómien]

*knock knock* Anybody home?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Somebody is ;) I guess it was like that we were waiting if Val is going to show up and have time to move us on, or whatever...

[Kitanna]

I'd like to see this brought back to life. Who still wants to work on this RPG?

[Thinlómien]

I do. But I'm going to be pretty busy for quite some time now, and I'm not exactly looking forward to getting extra commitments for that time. So, unless Valier shows up, could we postpone continuing until mid-April or so? Or then I just won't be so active...

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I do. But I'm going to be pretty busy for quite some time now, and I'm not exactly looking forward to getting extra commitments for that time. So, unless Valier shows up, could we postpone continuing until mid-April or so? Or then I just won't be so active...

Well, it's similar with me: although I won't mind it that much now (so if it really came to that, I won't mind), still, commitments here and there; in other words - getting one less task won't be anything bad, you see. With Valier here, it would be something different, but if we are to take the initiative, it involves planning and such.

Late April, however, in that case... late April...

[Kitanna]

Well, if no one has the time then it's understandably to postpone until late April. Hopefully Valier will reappear by then. If she doesn't or can't by then will you guys still want to continue with this? And someone can carry along Bunny until Valier does return.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

From my part, of course. I said - I meant, of course I could go on even now, but if people are not exactly keen on that, I don't feel the need to go right now (or, okay, now actually when I started to write this, I started to think that it might be nice... but anyway I think it would be best if Valier was around). But, what about all the other people, who haven't spoken here...?

[piosenniel]

I sent Valier a PM on 02/12 - she hasn't read it as yet.

I've PM'd Gwathagor and Boromir88 to check in on this thread so they can give their preferences/thoughts.

I'd be happy to close the game until late April and then re-open for you players.

~*~ Pio

[Gwathagor]

I'm content to postpone the game until April. I do not feel particularly strongly one way or the other.

[Thinlómien]

If we hear nothing of Valier, should someone become a sort of steward to this game and pio could tell at least her/him (if not everybody) what Valier was planning because if she isn't to reappear soonish and we have no idea what she planned, we'll be pretty lost... Just something to think about. We can return to the topic whenever we start writing this game again. :)

(Valier is my friend on Facebook but she hasn't done anything there either since January the 4th... but I can still try to send her a PM there. :))

[Valier]

Hello everyone! So sorry for my long absence, I just very recently got my internet back up and running. I'm a little lost at the moment as to where we are and what we should be doing. If you all would like we can definately postpone this til April, or I can get my act together:p and try and get us rolling again.

[piosenniel]

Valier

Shall I close the game until you and the other players have time to continue with it?

~*~ Pio

[Valier]

Go ahead Pio, close the story down.
I have little patience with this RPG, I have tried to get us going numerous times and now I've kinda lost all interest in it.
The original storyline I had planned has been changed so much all ready and we have barely begun. Maybe sometime in the future we shall all feel enthused about starting up again, but as it seems for now no one has any interest.

[Thinlómien]

Ah but it is exactly from now on that I would have time and interest. :);)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Ah but it is exactly from now on that I would have time and interest. :);)

Exactly.

But, well. No can do. If people are generally inclined rather to let it be, let's just leave it be.

[Groin Redbeard]

Exactly.

But, well. No can do. If people are generally inclined rather to let it be, let's just leave it be.
*bursts into the room frantically waving his hands*

Stop !:eek: don't close the RPG! If you got any characters that have been dropped I'll pick 'em on up and we can get going!:D

[Thinlómien]

When are we going to revive this RPG?

I would have time in June, but after that the next time I have time is sometime late August or even September. But I guess were not going to be quick...

So, everybody - Valier especially! :) - how would you feel about restarting some time next autumn?

I don't want to see this RPG wither and die, I want it finished in some way or another. Valier, if you need any help in planning or running stuff, just ask me if you want to. I should be able to help out and like I said, I'll do anything to get this RPG played and completed like it deserves.

[Thinlómien]

*feels like copypasting the previous post and posting it again (without the comments about June)*

*also feels like PM/Facebook spamming people on the topic*

*feels hyperactive and bouncy*

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I would say, why not continue? Everybody? Only if other people would come! (And if Valier doesn't come, then whether anybody can take the role of the leader and somewhat plan where the story is going to take us.) Personally, I would feel like reviving my old shy Hobbit :)

[Kitanna]

I really want to see this RPG finished. It's one of the best ones I've been in. I'm up for continuing on with it.

[Valier]

Hello everyone...long time no see:p
Well I've been thinking of restarting this RPG, I would like to know if everyone is still willing and ready to go. Let's get a little dialogue going and figure out what comes next.:D Also I do think I will need a comod or helper, since my original story has gone off the track a wee bit.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I am here and willing to go! Good to see you back :)

I don't think I could fill the position of a co-mod myself, but I believe somebody will. Anyway, as for continuation, I don't know if you want to share with us some thoughts as to how we should continue? Or just some outline, or what you had prepared originally, in the near future of the story, or anything that should follow now? Or just discuss which direction are we going to take now?

[Kitanna]

I could co-mod with you. I'm not all that busy these days. Though if I remember correctly Gwath wanted to step up for that.

[Gwathagor]

I'm still settling into my grad school class schedule, so I don't yet know whether I'll have time to be a full-blown co-mod - so if you've got the time, maybe you should take the spot for know, Kitanna. However, Valier, if you'd like a sort of sub-mod to help plot the course of the story, I could for sure help out with that. It would be good practice for my screenwriting classes.

[Thinlómien]

I'm here too. *waves*

So, what are we up to? :D

[Valier]

So just Boro left to hear from... Well it seems our hobbits are ready to start their journey. I did have a few things in mind for our journey, but they are very vague...and one I need to check up on;)

let's give Boro time to post here and get organized. We need to see if he still wants to carry on with two characters. Also Kitanna or Lommy which ever of you has time to comod that would help me get my butt in gear.

[Thinlómien]

let's give Boro time to post here and get organized. We need to see if he still wants to carry on with two characters. Also Kitanna or Lommy which ever of you has time to comod that would help me get my butt in gear.I think Boro's being rather busy... if he doesn't reply in a few days, I'll spam him on Facebook just to ask the questions.

I'm afraid I have a lot of stuff to do and I'm already the owner or co-owner of two RPGs, so I'm happy to pass the title to Kit, who seemed to even have volunteered. Wonderful. :)

[Thinlómien]

I alerted Boro on FB, let's hope he comes to comment here soon. :)

[Valier]

Sounds good Lommy, hopefully we hear from him soon. I do think we should look for someone who would be interested in playing Mira. It would probably help Boro out a bit. We'll wait a little longer to see what he's up to, then get started.

[Boromir88]

Thanks for patiently waiting. I'm sorry for not responding sooner, I could have but it slipped my mind, as a lot of things seem to be doing (even after Lommy's FB spam :p). I just remembered now as I'm heading on a little road trip up north for the weekend, and rushed to reply before leaving.

Anyway, I would be ready to start up if you will be alright with limitted posting the rest of the time from me? I don't think 1 or 2 posts a week would be too much for me to do, especially since I've resigned myself to accepting that I can't possibly do WW for at least a year.

If we could find a replacement for Mira that would be awesome and much appreciated! But if not, don't worry about it, I'll come up with something.

[Valier]

Sounds good to me Boro:)
Kitanna if you have the time to help push me along;) I think we can get this going again. I'm going to pm Pio about opening us back up and changing our Modding for us again.
If anyone knows anyone who could play Mira for us, speak up...if not I can pm around and see whose available and can be avaliable to complete this dang story once and for all no matter how long it takes us:p

[Kitanna]

I'm game to help push along with you Valier. Also I could take over Mira if no one else can be found, but I'll have to do some serious rereading of past posts to get a feel for her.

[piosenniel]

Valier

I've listed you and Kitanna as co-facilitators for the game. :)

The RPG thread remains open - so post as you will.

Looking forward to seeing this game moving ahead!

~*~ Pio

[Valier]

Ok everyone, I have perhaps found us someone to play Mira.

I think someone can get us started, if they like. I have to read over the story again and concrete some plans I may have with Kitanna, some things may effect us fairly soon. But go ahead and get us going someone and we can just leave out Mira and myself (a little bit) for awhile.:D

[Thinlómien]

Okay, I will check the game and possibly post something soon-ish - but probably not before Wednesday, I will be very busy until then. :)

[Valier]

Since I have not heard from mneno (sp?) I assume they cant or don't want to play. So lets not wait, we'll make due with Mira for now.

Seems noone wants to get us started...I think I will have time Sunday to post or at latest early next week.:)

[Mnemosyne]

Since I have not heard from mneno (sp?) I assume they cant or don't want to play. So lets not wait, we'll make due with Mira for now.

Seems noone wants to get us started...I think I will have time Sunday to post or at latest early next week.:)

The thread's up on my browser as of now, and I should have time to read it tonight/tomorrow.

But go ahead and post, unless we really need Mira next.

[Boromir88]

I think we last left off where I said I was going to post. Weren't we planning to leave the Inn? I could write a post Sunday, most likely sometime late-ish.

[Kitanna]

I think we last left off where I said I was going to post. Weren't we planning to leave the Inn? I could write a post Sunday, most likely sometime late-ish.
Yeah, seems to me since the gaffer is gone the rest were ready to set out. Which means the actual adventure can begin.

[Valier]

our morning has started and I guess we'll stop for a bite ;) We are headed from Budgeford up the road North towards scarry. I'm planning on posting a Bunny morning post but if anyone wants or has time to post a morning post and get us going I'm all for it.

Glad to see you here mnemo! Hope you can join us as Mira.:D

[Mnemosyne]

All right, I'm through with the game thread and I've read all of the biographies, though that's all I've been through with the discussion thread...

And I'd love to take up Mira.

Is there anything else I should be reading?

Also, did anyone ever establish what time of year this is?

[Boromir88]

Ok, so more forgetting to do things that I should do has happened, but I've remembered again. Post will be going up momentarily. :D

Edit: Mnemo, the year is 125 Fourth Age 1547 SR

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Okay, Boro, I would like to raise the objection that you seemed to forget to mention Michael in your post. :mad: :) No matter, though (but perhaps you might edit your post to mention him. Or whatever). I have posted, and any of you people are of course free to initiate a dialogue with Michael (after all, there's this totally unknown young hobbit who joined the party, I can imagine people will be curious as well) - I figured that actually especially at this point, he could serve as a good "catalyser for posting", so to say.

And Mnemo, I believe something about the setting is said in the beginnings of the game (at the start of this thread perhaps), I believe it is spring, something like April or so, if I recall correctly.

[Boromir88]

My apologies Legate. In my hasty re-read I thought Michael was going to sneakily follow us for a while, and not that he had actually joined and been accepted. :D Will fix now.

[Thinlómien]

Good to see stuff moving on, I will really try to post soon! :)

[Valier]

Was gunna post but I just noticed something....I thought we had a cart and a pony? Could someone edit their posts to include this fact? I have some plans that I need the cart for ;)

Also does anyone know how to use a map properly? I mean with distances and scale and such. I need to know how long it will take us to get to certain parts on the map.

[Mnemosyne]

Also does anyone know how to use a map properly? I mean with distances and scale and such. I need to know how long it will take us to get to certain parts on the map.

I can be your Mapsmistress, if you can link me the necessary materials and information. It also depends on what sort of a pace we want to set, and how much we want to take hobbits' shorter legs into account. :)

Sorry I haven't posted in the gamethread yet; as a newcomer I'm currently lacking in initiative and just waiting for a good time to step in...

[Valier]

I can be your Mapsmistress, if you can link me the necessary materials and information. It also depends on what sort of a pace we want to set, and how much we want to take hobbits' shorter legs into account.

Thank you!! I'm not sure how to post links....There is a Google map that is quite helpful. Also I'm using an older Shire map.

[Mnemosyne]

Val, do your maps have a scale? If not, the best thing to do is look up some key distances (i.e., Hobbiton to Buckland) in Karen Wynn Fonstad's work (the Walk to Rivendell part of the main BD site might work) and mark how many inches or centimeters that is on your map. Then measure the distances you need to find (at least as the crow finds), and do some number crunching (set up two equal proportions of distance in miles vs. distance on map).

For humans, covering 30 miles a day on foot is pretty standard. You might want to cut that down for hobbits, though.

[Valier]

Sorry for the delay you "guys" I've been a little scatterbrain lately.

Mnemo I must say I am not all the map savvy and I would get lost, myself if turned in a circle, so I'm afraid all this distance stuff is beyond me. But we can just kind of wing it I'm sure.
I will have time Wednesday to write up a good substantial post. Hope to hear how everyone else is fairing.:D