Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread

[Nogrod]

Have you any ideas how we should write the games? I mean if everyone writes their personal viewpoint to every game - possibly a few posts even - we will still be writing these games on 2009... :)

But if it's fun then why not?

And if it feels at some point they take too much room we can always skip a few or write them in a more streamlined way then.

So maybe we just start writing them all the participants just going for it and possibly having some discussion about the general outcome or possible events within the race either here or by PM?


PS. Just agreeing with all the others: great post Foley & Fea!

[Groin Redbeard]

Good point, Nogrod. We could set a deadline for everyone to post for the games, and then decide who won in this thread. PM'ing everyone about the games is also a good idea.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

There is also the difference in writing between scene and summary. A scene is a significant moment which develops characters and furthers the plot of your story. Scenes are expanded, and include much more detail. He said, she said, it looked like this, they acted like that, and the sky was blue. Summary is what takes place in between, and which is not as significant to the interaction between characters, though is still significant enough to mention. Scene is a specific moment; summary is what connects it to other moments, and enriches it.

Example: Bilbo's birthday was a scene. The passage of seventeen years was summary.

It's not necessary to write every detail if we can agree on a few main points that we'd rather concentrate on.

One specific moment Foley and I would like to have involves the horse race. So that would be a scene. Riddles would make a great scene because it's a throwback to The Hobbit. The three-legged race promises for amusement and interaction between characters who may not necessarily want to be that close to each other. Or who might. ;) But the fire-building or rope climbing, for example, in which fewer are participating, might be prudent to skim over. "Also during the day's festivities were ______, and ______ came out victorious."

Or obviously we could just write everything.

[Folwren]

Rightho, Fea.

And speaking of horse racing, Groin, put Saeryn on the list. Also, you didn't get Javan into the Riddles list, will you see to that?

[Gwathagor]

Regarding the games - why don't we just assign one writer to write up a particular contest? That way everyone gets involved, but it won't take forever either.

[Nogrod]

Regarding the games - why don't we just assign one writer to write up a particular contest? That way everyone gets involved, but it won't take forever either.I'd stick to Fea's proposal. I mean some games will be offering opportunities to make nice interactions between the characters and are thus opportunities we should not lose eg. they should be written as scenes.

But regarding a few games we could do well with a summary and there we could just decide who makes the "narration" of them after first listening to the participants' writers about the outcome.

Like the horse-racing which seems to be the first one. Let's give the pareticipants a chance to make some fun out of it.


It might make some of us wait for a moment while the competants play their game out, but that should be no problem - and some people might still write what their characters do while a race is on. When myself and Lommy came to this one in the first place (to the Eorling Mead Hall to be exact) we waited about a month for the scene going on to end so that we could enter... So let's not be hasty either.

[Groin Redbeard]

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden
Horse Racing Erbrand, Eodwine, Rowenna, Javan, Saeryn
Racing on foot Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Leof
Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand
Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld
Dueling Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine
Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden
Javelin Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden
Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan
Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend,
Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn
Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan
Rope-tie race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna
Build a fire Dan, Saeryn
Wheel barrow race Javan
Rope climbing Erbrand

[littlemanpoet]

Call this my modest proposal to organize ourselves for writing these games. Obviously, we all want in, and expect to have lots of fun.

I like Fea's thoughts, and I also like Gwath's thought, and Noggie makes good points too. So here's what I have in mind.

1. We write the basic stuff here in the discussion thread.
2. Each of us volunteer to be the caretaker of a particular game.
3. Each volunteer start a post (in this thread) with his/her game in the title, with what is going to happen.
4. Each writer who has a character participating, quote the last thread of that title (thus keeping everything that was said before) and add your own thoughts to it.

So this way, Gwath's idea of assigning a writer is done, but everybody gets a chance to say what they want added in. Also, this allows for scenes, because any writer can request that a certain scene be included in the final post on the main thread.

I was going to ask us to decide what the order is going to be, but I think that what will work best is to see which game is finished being planned first, and let that be the first one.

With one stipulation: the riddle game must be at night around the bonfire, and so will be last; and I want to disclude it from this proposal since it has a different nature to it. The typical way these things work is that whoever guesses a riddle correctly, gets to offer the next one. What I'd like to suggest, regarding the riddle game, is that when a riddle is made on the story thread, we make our guesses here on the discussion thread, and decide which character is going to have the answer so that whoever is ready with a riddle can post up.

So if this plan seems acceptable to you all, please say what game you want to be caretaker of, and I'm afraid it's simply going to have to be first to claim gets it. There are 16 games, so each of us can caretake at least two each; for starters, claim one at a time so that no one hogs the two best, if you take my meaning.

If there are any problems with my proposal, please speak up. My ego isn't the important thing here - all of us enjoying this, is. :)

Oh, one additional consideration: racing on foot, it seems to me, should be separated between adults and children. Let the boys have their own footrace.

[Nogrod]

I could take the sack-fight...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Foley, do you want to respond to Eodwine? I can't really think of anything for Degas to say beyond "We should talk; I want to fill you in and ask for your advice." And I feel like that would be a better discussion to have later, while others are busy with the games and they can speak in private.

[littlemanpoet]

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden --> __________

Horse Racing Erbrand, Eodwine, Rowenna, Javan, Saeryn, Léof--> ___________

Racing on foot Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine--> ___________

Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand --> ____________

Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld--> __________

Dueling Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine--> ________

Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden--> __________

Javelin Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden--> _________

Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan

Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend,--> NOGROD

Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn--> __________

Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan--> _________

Rope-tie race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna--> __________

Build a fire Dan, Saeryn--> _________

Wheel barrow race Javan--> __________

Rope climbing Erbrand--> __________

I'll keep updating this list as things develop.

[Firefoot]

By the way, Leof is listed under the wrong category - he should be under horse race, not foot race...

[Folwren]

If we decide to go with Eodwine's idea of a caretaker for each game, I would absolutely love to be the caretaker of the horse racing. However, Firefoot may have it from me if she wants it. :)

Fea, I haven't even read Elempi's post, so I don't know if I want to reply to it... Let me go see.

EDIT: You can reply to him. Saeryn probably would stay much at all. You can have her smile really big and then slip off to see what all the hubbub was about, leaving the two men she loves most (;)) talking.

[Firefoot]

Folwren can have the horserace; I don't mind sharing once in a while... ;)

I would like to take the dagger-throwing contest however... although Scyld has not officially signed up, he shall indeed make an appearance as a last minute challenger.

[Folwren]

Elempi, where is Rowenna at this point in time? Is she around the horses?

[Firefoot]

Yikes, I never wrote a reply from Leof, did I? I'll try very hard to do that today...

[Thinlómien]

I'm around here but I have little I feel is essential to say and about as little time (or then I'm concentrating on other things...:rolleyes: ), so that's why I haven't been posting. I'm still following and enjoying all of this and I will write if I get the chance and inspiration to do so...

[Folwren]

Elempi,

I used Rowenna. If anything of hers needs to be changed, please let me know. But it was imperitive that she told Saeryn that she was racing Flithaf.

-- Folwren

[littlemanpoet]

Elempi, I used Rowenna. If anything of hers needs to be changed, please let me know. But it was imperitive that she told Saeryn that she was racing Flithaf.Oh, it was, was it? ;)

By the way, since when does Saeryn have dark red hair? I never noticed that in any description before. Do you have a way of reading the mind of Eodwine's writer, that it's one of his favorites? Out with it, I want the truth. ;)

By the way, I'll lay claim to the wrestling matches.

UPDATED LIST:

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden --> __________

Horse Racing Erbrand, Eodwine, Rowenna, Javan, Saeryn, Léof--> FOLWREN

Racing on foot Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine--> ___________

Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand --> ____________

Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld--> ELEMPI

Dueling Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine--> ________

Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden--> __________

Javelin Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden--> _________

Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan

Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend,--> NOGROD

Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld--> FIREFOOT

Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan--> _________

Rope-tie race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna--> __________

Build a fire Dan, Saeryn--> _________

Wheel barrow race Javan--> __________

Rope climbing Erbrand--> __________

[Folwren]

Oh, it was, was it? ;)

Yes, as a matter of fact.

Now, can you add a little something to your post for me?

"No, I asked him, and he said I could."

"Asked who?" Saeryn said, her smiling fading a little bit more.

"Eodwine, of course." (or whatever you want her to say)

"But will he not be in the race himself?"

And so on. :) If you want to know, Saeryn is going to end up racing her horse, too.

By the way, since when does Saeryn have dark red hair? I never noticed that in any description before. Do you have a way of reading the mind of Eodwine's writer, that it's one of his favorites? Out with it, I want the truth. ;)

It's auburn, which is a deep red, brownish color. I've understood that since I took up the character. It was described thus in the early days of Fea's creation of Saeryn.

[Groin Redbeard]

Great posts everyone, I'm glad that everyone is getting enthusiastic again. :)

I'll volunteer to take care of the archery, and if no one wants it I'll take the Task-Path. Should we move the last three into the Task-Path?

[Nogrod]

Should we move the last three into the Task-Path?I think we could... should do it.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

It's auburn, which is a deep red, brownish color. I've understood that since I took up the character. It was described thus in the early days of Fea's creation of Saeryn.

Precisely. And Degas, though he is her twin, has a lighter shade of red.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Addition--

Does anybody know the best way to get a hold of JennyHallu? We used to talk frequently on AIM, but I haven't seen her around in a long time. I don't think she'll mind me appropriating Linduial, but I'd still prefer to ask.

[littlemanpoet]

Post adjusted as requested, Foley.

Does anybody know the best way to get a hold of JennyHallu? We used to talk frequently on AIM, but I haven't seen her around in a long time. I don't think she'll mind me appropriating Linduial, but I'd still prefer to ask.
Try xanga. No promises, but I think she might be keeping up with that. Or try Celuien on xanga, who last I heard was keeping up with her....

Auburn. Hmmm... I do recall that. Auburn just seems lighter to me than "dark red". I suppose I get it mixed up with strawberry blonde for some stupid reason. :rolleyes:

Should we move the last three into the Task-Path? Consider it done.

NEWLY UPDATED LIST:

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden --> GRÓIN

Horse Race Erbrand, Eodwine, Rowenna, Javan, Saeryn, Léof--> FOLWREN

Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine--> ___________

Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand --> ____________

Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld--> ELEMPI

Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine--> ________

Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden--> __________

Spear Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden--> _________

Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas

Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend--> NOGROD

Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld--> FIREFOOT

Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan, Saeryn, Erbrand --> GRÓIN

Three Legged Race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna, Léoðern, Degas --> __________

We still seek caretaker choices from Gwathagor, Feanor, Lommy, shaggydog, Eonwe, Formy, Kath, & Lhuna; you are not required to, but should you wish to be a caretaker, please speek up soon. I'll give this 2 or 3 more days before I open it up for people to claim as many caretaking assignments as they wish. I'm letting Gróin take 2 already because the task path was his idea, I believe, which was his 2nd choice.

[Folwren]

Elempi, I am counting on Rowenna not accepting Saeryn's offer. :p Maybe even taking her up on her bet. That would be funny.

Organizing the horse racing...

With only six participants and five horses running, why would they do two heats? Will they all run the horses twice and Rowenna and Eodwine switch out? Just wondering what her reasoning was.

We have six riders, four players:
Groin - Erbrand
Elempi - Eodwine
Elempi - Rowenna
Foley - Saeryn
Foley - Javan
Firefoot - Leof

Who's going to win? How close is it going to be?

May I put in my two cents about horses? Or would you rather not hear it? Better yet, before I put in my two cents, can everybody put in a description of their horse? I don't want to know what color it is, rather, what was it bred for? For instance, I know that Flithaf was bred as a war horse, and he is now a little on the elderly side (over ten). I know, also, that Saeryn's horse is a ladies riding horse, and on the younger side (probably seven or younger). That is why Saeryn said in my latest post that she bets her horse will be faster than Flithaf. Javan's horse is a short horse (13 hands) very slightly on the stocky side. Javan's is probably not going to win.

So, tell me about your horses, their age, their size, and what they were bred for. If you designed them after a particular Real Life breed, what breed did you design them after?

[Firefoot]

Aethel was bred to be a riding horse. She's, oh, maybe 15 hands high? And I think about seven years old (I know I established her age somewhere a long time ago... but I think that's about right). Maybe a little older, but only by a year or two. If you wanted a loose basis on a real sort of horse, I'd probably say a quarter horse.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Degas should take part in the horse race, but please please please don't make me think about details? I'd much rather it be summarized as something like "Degas also took part in the horse race" accompanied possibly by "and lost to his sister." Since he mentioned wanting to race Eodwine (and lose), and I didn't specify which race, Degas should also be signed up for the foot race (which he wouldn't come in last in, but most likely wouldn't win). Also he'd let himself be talked into wrestling and the sword fight. Wrestling he could hold his own in, but all other things being equal, he'd lose to a bigger opponent. And he's lanky, so even compact Nain could take him due to low center of gravity. ;) There's a good chance he could win the sword fights, but I really don't care whether or not it's written extensively.

The only games I have inclination to write in detail about are Degas running the three-legged race with Leodhern, and the riddle game. For the rest that I mentioned, feel free to include him for the sake of numbers and amusement, but I'm not all that invested in them, to be honest.

Also, I feel bad about not volunteering to be a caretaker, but with classes just starting again, I don't want to overextend myself before I know exactly what to expect.

[Gwathagor]

May I tentatively offer to manage the sword-dueling?

[Gwathagor]

Folwren, will it throw things off if I - I mean, Crabannan (as you can see, I'm having some reality issues in my life right now...) - joins the horse-race as well? I figure that since I wrote him a horse at the beginning, I may as well use this opportunity to bring that gallant old bag of bones back on the scene.

Maybe he (the horse) will collapse and die during the race. That would be interesting.

[Eönwë]

But the fire-building or rope climbing, for example, in which fewer are participating, might be prudent to skim over.

Can you imagine doing a scene for fire-making?:D

[Folwren]

Of course! If anyone wants to join in the horse race, then they are welcome! The more the merrier! So Fea and Gwath - welcome!

Fea, if you don't want to put in details, that's fine. That was just my idea to try to find out who it would be fair to allow to win. When I create a horse character, I know what it looks like and what it's qualities are, and I hoped that if others do the same thing, they would be able to describe their horse to me so we could figure out who was the likeliest to be the fastest. :D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

When I create a horse character, I know what it looks like and what it's qualities are, and I hoped that if others do the same thing, they would be able to describe their horse to me so we could figure out who was the likeliest to be the fastest. :D

I know what purpose the horses serve, and I know what they look like, but I rarely pause to do anything more than intuitively create one.

The horse that Degas originally had was left in Gondor with Farlen (Degas had just ridden in from the coast, and left immediately once he heard the news; the new horse was a gift from his future family, to get him home quickly). Consequently, Degas's mount right now is a spritely mare bred for endurance over long distances, but not necessarily for being the fastest in a short race. Also, Degas has been riding her the distance from Southern Gondor to Scarburg (and just got there this morning). So he might not even want to ride her in a race, since it's been a long haul. Though, like Rowenna, he might borrow somebody else's mount just to take part. Still, he's a lot more likely to win a marathon than a sprint; Degas has been traveling for years, but he's not the most competitive guy around unless he's got good reason to be (like defending somebody's honor, being victorious in an actual battle, or being irritated). He's tired, even if he's calm again, and even at his best he'd not win against somebody like Leof, and I've always thought of Saeryn as the more nimble rider of the two, though Degas - as I said - can crank out a journey better than most. It's all to do with who he is: they're Rohirrim, so they all can ride, and he's a man of Rohan, so he's really quite on top of this, but he's a traveling poet. Traveling poets have different expectations of their steeds than warriors and racers.

[shaggydog]

As my name did appear in LMP's post about being caretaker for a game, I just wanted to say I won't take one on, as I'm not in them although I am reading to keep up. Still working on how best to get Oeric into the mix. Hope that's OK.

[Groin Redbeard]

Thanks for keeping the list updated, Elempi. :)

That was just my idea to try to find out who it would be fair to allow to win. When I create a horse character, I know what it looks like and what it's qualities are, and I hoped that if others do the same thing, they would be able to describe their horse to me so we could figure out who was the likeliest to be the fastest. :D
Ooh, this sounds like fun. Though I'm sure Erbrand's chances of winning are next to zero. :D His horse, Traveller, was bread for hauling things all over the place like carts full of wood or hides. He stands a little over 17 hands tall and is 19 years old. Traveller is what I always pictured as a Shire or Clydesdale breed.

[Nogrod]

If one character more would join the sack-fight we'd have eight competitors which would be a perfect number...

The participants this far: Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend.

Remember that the game is suitable also to ladies as it is more of balance and agility than of strength - even if that may help a bit (with strength alone one is bound to lose but with agility & balance only one can win).

And surely more than one can join... but at least one would be nice.

[Gwathagor]

Crabannan's horse, Horse, was sold to him by a farmer because the beast was a poor worker: lazy, erratic, stubborn, etc. Horse is bony, shaggy, between 15 and 16 hands, and of indeterminate ancestry. His color is a mottled brown and grey. He can be surprisingly fast, but only when the mood takes him, or when in danger. Crabannan does not know how old his horse is, but estimates between 10 and 14?

[Kath]

I suppose if Kara joined the sack-fight you could put her against one of the youngsters, might even if out a little?

[Folwren]

Crabannan's horse, Horse, was sold to him by a farmer because the beast was a poor worker: lazy, erratic, stubborn, etc. Horse is bony, shaggy, between 15 and 16 hands, and of indeterminate ancestry. His color is a mottled brown and grey. He can be surprisingly fast, but only when the mood takes him, or when in danger. Crabannan does not know how old his horse is, but estimates between 10 and 14?

Haha! I can just imagine the beginning of the race - all the horses start off at their best speed - exept Crabannan's. Horse just stands there, with, perhaps, his front feet stuck out before him a little. Oh, the picture is hilarious!

[Nogrod]

I suppose if Kara joined the sack-fight you could put her against one of the youngstersThat would be a good idea. Also we could see that if Garmund and Cnebba would be one pair and Javan & Kara would be another the winners of those "matches" would meet on the next round... or something. So the four adult men would have games between themselves at the first rounds. Then in the final we would have either a youngster or a lady and who knows what could happen there? :cool:

I mean if you're not against it I'd like to see someone else than an adult man as a champion in this game - and I have already a nice idea about how it could go in the end...

But do not let this discourage anyone to take part still. Different competition mechanics can always be made up.

might even if out a little???? Sorry but my broken English just broke down completely... :)

[Folwren]

??? Sorry but my broken English just broke down completely...

She meant, might make the odds a little more even.

[Kath]

Ooh typo actually - the 'if' should have been 'it'. But yeah Folwren's right about what I meant.

Well I strongly suspect that Kara will lose to Javan if you put them against each other so he will end up in the final.

[Nogrod]

even it out... sure. One funny thing with this non-nativeveness is that one doesn't come to think of an obvious solution. I mean with one's own language it's easy to see what is the missing / wrong part...

Well I strongly suspect that Kara will lose to Javan if you put them against each other so he will end up in the final.Well, he will have to face either Garmund or Cnebba before getting to the final... ;)

And if Foley has nothing against it I'd like to roll the dices for that one. Yes I can make the odds favour Javan a bit but still I'd like it to be chance that decides the outcome. I'll only write then what the dices tell me to write... :)

Also the odds will slightly favour Garmund over Cnebba - but the dices will decidethat as well.


How about you others? What do you think the odds for Harreld, Erbrand & Dan should be for my rolling of the dices?

I'd say Stigend might be pretty good in this one as he has the military training and works in building-sites where you have to have good balance while you work in high places with narrow room for your feet.



Btw. I saw there are only three contenders in both wrestling and sword fight. Do you think we should have more there? I mean if no one wishes to join there we could add Garstan and Stigend to both (or one each). They would probably lose but four would be nicer than three.

Also I see there are seven contenders in the quarterstaff fight. If no one comes to join I'd say Garstan could be the number eight there to make it an easy competition (even pairs).



How about the NPC's in general? Should we think who could fit and where? I mean they probably would like to participate? Like Wilcred, Aethelstan and Osmund who acompanied Stigend with the finding of the logs... At least the two younger soldiers would probably like to join the fighting competitions to show their qualities... :rolleyes:

Or do we leave the real NPC's just outsiders here? Storywise they should participate but what do you think?

[Groin Redbeard]

I don't think Erbrand would last long in the sack fight, his tall figure will make it difficult for him to find balance. The only hope I can see for him is if he battles Kara or Harreld, the boys would be a toss up.

Nogrod, I took Erbrand out of the quarterstaff fighting and put him in dueling to even things out. :)

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden
Horse Racing Erbrand, Eodwine, Rowenna, Javan, Saeryn
Racing on foot Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Leof
Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand
Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld
Dueling Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Erbrand
Quarterstaff-fight Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden
Javelin Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden
Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan
Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend,
Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn
Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan
Rope-tie race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna, Dan, Erbrand

[Nogrod]

Update-stuff: Groin: check lmp's #775 as he merged the last games into the task-path...


I just went back to see the three soldiers (NPC's) I wrote with Stigend and at least the two young ones should take part in the "fighting games". They would love to. I also remember there being soldiers in the hunting party. Wouldn't they want to join as well?

Or do we just ignore them with the games?

I'd like to hear views on it.

[Nogrod]

Nogrod, I took Erbrand out of the quarterstaff fighting and put him in dueling to even things out. :)I wouldn't like to see people pulling out to even things out... Merely I'd like to see more people joining. And we might use those NPC's as well.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I approve of using NPCs. That's why they exist, after all...

[Kath]

Oh my word Groin! You can't make Kara turn someone down! Ooh I'll go and have a think about this. I'll try and get a post up later tonight.

[Groin Redbeard]

I approve of using NPCs. That's why they exist, after all...

Exactly, name the games that you want them in and I'll list them.

Oh my word Groin! You can't make Kara turn someone down! Ooh I'll go and have a think about this. I'll try and get a post up later tonight.
I was hoping you would see it like that. :D Do whatever you want with the situation, if Kara has her heart set on doing it with someone else that's perfectely fine (that would make for some nice dialog later on;)).

[Nogrod]

Groin, would you add Aethelstan and Osmund to wrestling, dueling, quarterstaff-fight and javelin throwing?

Anyone writing them in can check what they have been told of before from my posts #171 & #172 - I think they are the only explicit writings of their characters this far. Basically they are two about twenty-something young soldiers who wish to excell in fights and show their qualities. They were even wrestling together for fun when they had a pause together (the elder men were doing work farther away).

Then there would be Wilcred, this a bit older and quieter soldier. He would probably like to pass the games (he would probably be pretty good in duelling and that stuff but he wouldn't feel the need to make a showcase of it, I think). But he could be persuaded to take part in some of the "less serious" games I guess, at least if we need someone to even the numbers or so... like in dagger or stone throwing, three-legged race or anything like that. And if Eodwine insists he might take part in the fighting games as well. But that I think is up to you lmp - I mean how Eodwine acts when he sees his veteran soldier is not intending to participate.

All this counting on that what I wrote about him on those posts #171-2 is what we have of him. If someone has other ideas do come forwards.

Also we could put Wilcred in the riddle-game and I could write his parts when needed (as I think it will be at least partially a "scene-writing" thing) for Stigend surely is no riddle-master... :) (I was kind of hoping Lommy would put Modtryth into it...) I'm no riddle-master myself but that could fit well... you need one participant who's not that bright but still partakes. :)


Then Groin, how about these guys you had in the hunting party; Lithor (who seems to be a character already but I don't find him from the list of participants), Balvir, Matrim?

[Groin Redbeard]

All done, Nogrod. :) I tried put Balvir and Matrim into sports that would fit them, but I think Lithor will stay out and organize the games for the most part, he'll find it amusing watching everyone els.

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden, Balvir, Matrim
Horse Racing Erbrand, Eodwine, Rowenna, Javan, Saeryn
Racing on foot Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Leof, Matrim
Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim
Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld, Aethelstan, Osmund
Dueling Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Erbrand, Aethelstan, Osmund
Quarterstaff-fight Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Aethelstan, Osmund
Javelin Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Aethelstan, Osmund
Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan
Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend,
Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn
Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan
Rope-tie race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna, Dan, Erbrand

[littlemanpoet]

Wow! That was a lot to catch up with! I've added all the NPC's as seemed to make sense to others and me.

Matrim is the younger and happier of the two, Balvir older and more serious.

Not sure the goal of "evening things out" is very applicable once you add NPC's - who should be in the mix if this is going to be realistic. See the updated list below.

Eorlings don't wear heavy armor. They and their horse riding should be understood to be styled after nomadic peoples for whom horses are lighter and faster, more like a quarter horse or riding horse. Flíthaf's name itself should give good indication - it's sort of Eorling for "fleet of hoof". So no, Flíthaf is NOT a "war horse" as in the Percherons, etc. I'll give you that he's not small - maybe even higher and longer than most of them, but he is not given to being heavy in any way.

With only six participants and five horses running, why would they do two heats? Will they all run the horses twice and Rowenna and Eodwine switch out? Just wondering what her reasoning was.This is Rowenna being manipulative. She's well aware that there may be only one horse race, but came up with the "more than one heat" idea to loosen up Eodwine's willingness; she foresees, upon the realization that there will be only one race, that she will go to Eodwine and sorrowfully offer not to race, knowing that he will be gallant and choose another horse for himself, so that Rowenna's chances of winning become as good as her riding ability.

Who's going to win? How close is it going to be?Use dice or flip a coin enough times to "generate" a random victor, or just decide placement if you prefer.

What do you think the odds for Harreld, Erbrand & Dan should be for my rolling of the dices?It depends on precisely what a Sack-fight IS. Could you please explain the game a little? All I know is you need good balance and hit each other with a sack. Are you on a wall? or a log in water?

NEWLY UPDATED LIST:

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> GRÓIN

Horse Race Erbrand, Eodwine, Rowenna, Javan, Saeryn, Léof, Crabannan, Degas, Aethelstan, Matrim--> FOLWREN

Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Osmund, Degas, Matrim--> ___________

Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> LOMMY

Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Osmund--> ELEMPI

Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Degas, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim--> GWATHAGOR

Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Garstan, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> __________

Spear Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> _________

Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas, Wilcred

Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend, Kara--> NOGROD

Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, Matrim--> FIREFOOT

Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan, Saeryn, Erbrand --> GRÓIN

Three Legged Race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna, Léoðern, Degas, Wilcred --> __________

Okay, that brings it all up to date as best I could in a too short amount of time. Groin, I added some of Nogrod's ideas for Garstan, Matrim, Balvir, Wilcred, Aethelstan, and Osmund, and tried to match your list.

[Folwren]

Forgive me, but it's virtually impossible for horses to be ready to race in 15 minutes. Let them race in an hour, at least!

EDIT: Never mind about the hour. However, they can not run in 15 mintues. It will take that long simply to get them ready, much less to warm them up. A horse sprinted without warming could end with injuries that may not heal properly. Sorry about the fine detail and the appearance of me being nit picky. I am actually being nit picky, but you can not imagine how my brain has been picked all afternoon... And I know too much about horses. :rolleyes:

And Elempi, for Saeryn's sake, I am furious, and I'm really disliking Rowenna right now. :mad:

[Firefoot]

Not to mention that everyone's going to be trying to use the same space etc.... Leof's going to wish he'd have had a bit more warning. :p

[Folwren]

I'm confused about the status of our stables at this point. I'm writing it with the imagination that we have a place to put the saddles and bridles and other necessities for horses, but the horses themselves are staying in a pen out in the open. If this is an incorrect assumption, I will change my post.

I don't want to decide who wins the horse race, because right now, I've got my feelings way too much wrapped up in Saeryn and want her to win very badly indeed. Who else has preferences? Who knows they're NOT going to win? Whoever wants to win, let me know and I'll start flipping coins or rolling dice. So far, I'm assuming those who want to win are Firefoot (for Leof), Elempi (for Rowenna or Eodwine), and myself (for Saeryn). Gwath and Fea have both expressed their suspicion that their characters won't win. I know Javan won't. What about Erbrand, Groin? And the NPC? What should I do about them?
I'm sorry if I'm being too much bother about this. If I am, tell me so, and I'll shut up and figure it out, somehow. But I want to be fair.

-- Folwren

EDIT: I was going to write a post tonight, but it's taking me too long. This post for Saeryn is too complicated for me right now. I'll write tomorrow morning.

[Firefoot]

The image that I've had as far as stables go is this:

The horses normally stay in a couple of paddocks (I don't know how many - 2 or 3? But every time they're referred to it's been plural...). There's probably some kind of equipment shed or lean to or something or other to keep saddles etc dry and out of the elements. I also described a couple of "stalls" (maybe two of them) for short-term holding of horses that Leof knows in advance will be needed that day - nothing at all fancy. These may be adjoined in some way to the equipment "shed."

And I do confess that I am hoping for Leof to do well in the race...:rolleyes::D

[Gwathagor]

I don't want to decide who wins the horse race, because right now, I've got my feelings way too much wrapped up in Saeryn and want her to win very badly indeed. Who else has preferences? Who knows they're NOT going to win?



I suspect that Crabannan's horse will pull out a stellar performance, but simply not be able to beat the competition - after all, he is racing against the horses of the Rohirrim. It would be SO wrong if he won.

[Groin Redbeard]

Forgive me, but it's virtually impossible for horses to be ready to race in 15 minutes. Let them race in an hour, at least!
What, these Rohirric people cannot saddle their horse in less than 15 minutes, I can saddle my horse faster than that? What a bunch of slowpokes! :rolleyes::D Just poking fun at you Folwren, an hour it is.

And no Erbrand will not win the race, perhaps another day. :)

[Thinlómien]

Goodness, you're all making me laugh or at least smile. Too funny. :D And I love the enthusiasm around here... and I'm so amused by the cat fight, you know... I'd like to dislike Rowenna for being so manipulative but she just amuses me too much. :D

Since we seem to be short of hosts, I could do the stone throwing, (but no spectacles are to be expected ;)).

(I was kind of hoping Lommy would put Modtryth into it...)Nah, it's too deep in her not to put herself forwards like that and I can't see her really enjoying any kind of competition much, however light-hearted... she will be following the riddle games with enthusiasm, though. (I'd imagine it interests her much more than the sports...)

[Folwren]

What, these Rohirric people cannot saddle their horse in less than 15 minutes, I can saddle my horse faster than that? What a bunch of slowpokes! :rolleyes::D Just poking fun at you Folwren, an hour it is.

That is true, if it was saddling alone and these horses were stalled. (ha...if we're talking personal experience here, I have to walk a quarter of a mile to get my horses out of pasture, then I have to bring them back and groom and saddle them...all that takes an hour!)

So, I think it's fine if Lithor says to go get the horses ready and they'll race as soon as all the animals are prepared - how's that? I may have over-reacted a little last night - I was really, really grumpy. :eek:

[littlemanpoet]

The image that I've had as far as stables go is this:

The horses normally stay in a couple of paddocks (I don't know how many - 2 or 3? But every time they're referred to it's been plural...). There's probably some kind of equipment shed or lean to or something or other to keep saddles etc dry and out of the elements. I also described a couple of "stalls" (maybe two of them) for short-term holding of horses that Leof knows in advance will be needed that day - nothing at all fancy. These may be adjoined in some way to the equipment "shed."
So it was said, and so it shall be. :)

Looks like the horse readying has been agreed upon alread - 1 hour.

If I don't remember to, Lommy, remind me to list you as caretaker for the stone throwing. Thanks! :)

EDIT: Oh my and oh my, and now the triangular plot really thickens, as Eodwine must "make his confession". This will get interesting, as soon as I have a chance to post, which will most likely not be until tomorrow. I foresee the second heated argument in one day in which Saeryn will be involved... ;)

[Groin Redbeard]

So, I think it's fine if Lithor says to go get the horses ready and they'll race as soon as all the animals are prepared - how's that? I may have over-reacted a little last night - I was really, really grumpy. :eek:
No problem Folwren, I'll go edit it (again;)).

[Gwathagor]

EDIT: Oh my and oh my, and now the triangular plot really thickens, as Eodwine must "make his confession". This will get interesting, as soon as I have a chance to post, which will most likely not be until tomorrow. I foresee the second heated argument in one day in which Saeryn will be involved...


:D:eek::D

Man...I hate Rowenna so much right now...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

That scheming Rowenna!

/indignation.

Hah! I love it. The drama amuses me to no end.

[Gwathagor]

:D:eek::D

Man...I hate Rowenna so much right now...

And I reiterate.

The plot thickens, as they say.

[Formendacil]

I too, wish to register my feelings of outrage on Saeryn's behalf--and commend the authors for the delicious drama.



Also, on a more business-like note, Náin is definitely still around somewhere, and I should maybe indicate where, but as the day has descended into revelry, he's unlikely to have much to do for the moment, so I'm letting him lay low. But if you need him, he's taking cover there somewhere.

[Folwren]

Niiiice. I didn't know Saeryn had such a high standing among the players of the Mead Hall. :D This is so funny.

Elempi, that was a great post! Especially when he was thinking about what her expression said to him - all those 'How dare you!' Extremely accurate. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Elempi, that was a great post! Especially when he was thinking about what her expression said to him - all those 'How dare you!' Extremely accurate. :D
It was a nice post, Elempi, but I'm afraid to see if Saeryn will explode, cry, or scheme against Rowenna with your answer. Tensions are running high at Scarburg! :D

[Folwren]

It was a nice post, Elempi, but I'm afraid to see if Saeryn will explode, cry, or scheme against Rowenna with your answer. Tensions are running high at Scarburg! :D

Well....looks like she's kind of exploded and is also scheming. :p

Elempi, if Eodwine wants to say something, Saeryn's available. If you don't want to have him say aught, then Saeryn can finish up and walk away, depending on what you want and how it will work best with your character and his thoughts and emotions. (Having Saeryn walk away from him could be very dramatic from his point of view, if you think about it.)

I hope she wins the race.

Speaking of which, if I take four dice (one for Saeryn, one for Rowenna, one for Eowine, and one for Leof) and I roll each one five or six times and then add up the numbers and whoever has the greatest sum will win, and the next come in second and so forth - will that be good enough if we're basing this on chance?

I think the people having the greatest chance is Leof or Saeryn, and maybe Eodwine, depending on what horse he has. Flithaf may be excellent, but I've been thinking about this...he's old(er), and his chances of winning against two (maybe three) young horses like Saeryn's or Leof's is really not very likely. But, the general opinion is that Flithaf is a particularly superb horse and therefore should have just as good a chance. In which case, I can do the dice idea. I just want to make sure everyone thinks that would be fair.

[littlemanpoet]

if I take four dice (one for Saeryn, one for Rowenna, one for Eowine, and one for Leof) and I roll each one five or six times and then add up the numbers and whoever has the greatest sum will win, and the next come in second and so forth - will that be good enough if we're basing this on chance?Here's a suggestion: for every 50 feet of the race, roll 6 dice. If a 1 comes up for that character and horse, they have gone 51 ft. a 2, 52 ft. and so on. That gives a fairly close race. How long is the course, by the way? It had better not be a mere 1/4 mile, which makes me wonder if it could really fit inside Scarburg?

I'll go read Saeryn's reaction now....

[Folwren]

How long is the course, by the way? It had better not be a mere 1/4 mile, which makes me wonder if it could really fit inside Scarburg?

That's what I was going to ask you. Since you don't know, I'll do a little research on it (either from personal experiment or looking up on the web) and let you know.

Anyone else's input would be great.

What condition is the road in? We could race up there.

[Folwren]

It's looking like most races are about a mile long, in professional race tracks. I was seeing races anywhere from 5/8 of a mile to 1.5 miles.

I'd say the race has to be at least an eighth of a mile. That's 220 yards. I feel as though a horse needs at least that much distance to really begin to run and to begin competing against the other horses. My only constraint is that it might be a little too short, even.

[Groin Redbeard]

That gives a fairly close race. How long is the course, by the way? It had better not be a mere 1/4 mile, which makes me wonder if it could really fit inside Scarburg?

We could have the riders go out a ways and then come racing back to finish the race. Should we have a the track around half a mile or longer (or shorter;))?

[littlemanpoet]

Seems to me that it make the most sense to go where there's the most room - on the other side of the Scar, which could then be used as "bleachers" by those watching - let's suppose there's a tree or rock somewhere out in the plain that could be used as the "turn around point"; some kind of marker, any kind of marker, and let's say the race is something between 5 and 9 furlongs (a furlong is 1/8 of a mile). That makes the most sense to me.

Foley, my latest post was written in between 5 and 10 minutes at breakneck speed, and I'm willing to change it in any way you might wish, especially as I put words in your character's mouth. Please let me know.....

[Folwren]

No, don't bother changing it. I've written a post based off of it already and will post it just as soon as I have figured out certain details in it. :D Just let me say that some one, be it Eodwine or Saeryn or maybe even Rowenna, has probably bitten off more than he or she can chew.:eek:

[Kath]

Well! Post up for Kara. I just couldn't have her turn Erbrand down I'm afraid Groin, the way he asked was too sweet. :D

[Gwathagor]

Daaaaaang, Folwren.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Dang, Foley indeed. Good addition with the fury winning in the struggle for maturity.

[Folwren]

Thanks, ya'll, but Fea MUST get some of the glory for the last post. She helped me with it.

-- Folwren

[Gwathagor]

Ok. Good job, Fea. Lots of fire in that last one. Very scary.

[Thinlómien]

Foley and Fea, I'm laughing. :D;) Kath's post was excellent too. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Yee haw! :D I'll get a post up for Eodwine (and perhaps Rowenna too) - who will have heard at least one word of Saeryn's closing diatribe, a word starting with "h", I believe it is. Okay, bitter enemies it is. ;) But writing for Eodwine is going to be a hoot now. :D Oh, is there a horse race involved in all of this, too. ha ha!

[Folwren]

I knew it! I just KNEW that she'd be arriving at the wrong moment! Argh! ;)

I'll be looking forward to your post with great...anxiety...(I don't take suspense well.) (But I love it so much.)

-- Folwren

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

But writing for Eodwine is going to be a hoot now. :D Oh, is there a horse race involved in all of this, too. ha ha!

Told you there'd be lightning and thunder. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Well! Post up for Kara. I just couldn't have her turn Erbrand down I'm afraid Groin, the way he asked was too sweet.
Thanks Kath, your post looks great, but now Erbrand is going to have to thank Ginna as well as Kara! :D

Okay, bitter enemies it is. But writing for Eodwine is going to be a hoot now. Oh, is there a horse race involved in all of this, too.
It's going to be a grudge race now, those other contestants haven't a prayer now!:D How did it ever come to this?;)

Question: should the races interrupted their discussion to leave some hard feelings for racing, or should Eodwine and Saeryn finish their "discussion."

[Folwren]

It's going to be a grudge race now, those other contestants haven't a prayer now!:D How did it ever come to this?

I've been thinking about this. I wonder if being really, really mad makes any difference on how well you ride? :eek:

Question: should the races interrupted their discussion to leave some hard feelings for racing, or should Eodwine and Saeryn finish their "discussion."

It'd be a shame to interrupt them now. Let Elempi at least get his next post in. This is just getting even more interesting, what with his hint that Rowenna is re-entering the scene.

[Groin Redbeard]

I've been thinking about this. I wonder if being really, really mad makes any difference on how well you ride? :eek:
It will certainly give them more focus and determination on winning, the question which one is angry enough. :p


It'd be a shame to interrupt them now. Let Elempi at least get his next post in. This is just getting even more interesting, what with his hint that Rowenna is re-entering the scene.
Sounds good, I'll just wait. :)

[littlemanpoet]

In case any of you have already read my latest post between 11am and 3pm EDT, it has been changed. Firefoot & Foley, your characters are the only ones directly affected besides Eodwine.

[Firefoot]

:eek::eek:

I'm gonna have to think about this one...

[Gwathagor]

":eek:" is right, Firefoot. Wow.

[Folwren]

I got that post up sooner than I expected...

Elempi, I thought that if you were willing, we should write a PM built post about the conversation/confrontation between Saeryn and Rowenna. That is, if Eodwine lets her go...:rolleyes:

[Groin Redbeard]

":eek:" is right, Firefoot. Wow.

I couldn't have said it better, Gwathagor! :eek: I never saw that one coming. Nice job with your post Elempi, Folwren, and Firefoot, you're all handling this brilliantly. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Question: is Rowenna really leaving, or is Saeryn going to stop her?

[littlemanpoet]

Question: is Rowenna really leaving, or is Saeryn going to stop her?

We shall have to see. One thing does seem evident to me: Saeryn will have a choice to make, whether to keep talking with Rowenna in hopes of persuading her to return, or be in the horse race - but not both. It's up to Foley (based on a PM post a-building) which way that will go.

[Folwren]

We shall have to see. One thing does seem evident to me: Saeryn will have a choice to make, whether to keep talking with Rowenna in hopes of persuading her to return, or be in the horse race - but not both. It's up to Foley (based on a PM post a-building) which way that will go.

Huh. I hadn't thought about that. Well, now that Rowenna's NOT in the race, all the reasons Saeryn had to be in it seem gone. ;) Still, it'd be fun. Oh well.

Yeah, we're writing a post, and although Elempi may know what Rowenna ends up deciding upon, I do not.

-- Foley

[littlemanpoet]

Huh. I hadn't thought about that. Well, now that Rowenna's NOT in the race, all the reasons Saeryn had to be in it seem gone. ;) Still, it'd be fun. Oh well.

Yeah, we're writing a post, and although Elempi may know what Rowenna ends up deciding upon, I do not.

-- FoleyIf you're willing to follow an idea I have, which has 3 parts:

1) Rowenna comes from the Folde; her father's farm was close to the White Mountains, and very prosperous, but an easy target for brigands. Should the land of her growing up years come up in S & R's talk, Saeryn could make the connection that they both come from the same place.

2) A 50 mile journey by foot, without food or drink is extremely dangerous for a woman alone, even Rowenna. ;) Saeryn could realize that there is not convincing Rowenna to return to Scarburg permanently, but wait until others travel to Edoras.

3) Eodwine and Degas are going to Edoras on the morrow, and thence Degas on to the Folde. Rowenna could be escorted there by Degas, and perhaps some arrangements be made for her to be given back the lands of her father.

Yes, this means that Rowenna would fall out of the Scarburg tale. However, that actually makes sense, though I never planned on it (it just seems to have worked out from the story itself), since I am eventually going to leave this forum for good. There are now only 2 other rpgs that hold me here, both of which are winding down at extremely slow paces, but are winding down nonetheless. So Rowenna can go, and thereafter, Eodwine and Harreld are the only characters of mine that need to be written by those of you who remain.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

3) Eodwine and Degas are going to Edoras on the morrow, and thence Degas on to the Folde. Rowenna could be escorted there by Degas, and perhaps some arrangements be made for her to be given back the lands of her father.

I could do that.

[Folwren]

Okay. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I really wasn't sure where this post was going, as it became more and more clear that you weren't intending on having Rowenna change her mind. :D

[littlemanpoet]

Please don't wait for Foley's and my pm post. Let's carry on with the horse race and any other posts anybody wants to write. Saeryn and Rowenna are out of the horse race.

[Groin Redbeard]

Please don't wait for Foley's and my pm post. Let's carry on with the horse race and any other posts anybody wants to write. Saeryn and Rowenna are out of the horse race.
That leaves Erbrand, Eodwine, Javan, Léof, Crabannan, Degas, Aethelstan, and Matrim for the race. I'll get a post up for Lithor getting things ready.

[Folwren]

Yes. As soon as everyone says everyone is ready for the horse race and at the site of the race, I'll go ahead and write the race. ...That is what the caretakers are to do - write the actual event in one post?

[littlemanpoet]

Yes. As soon as everyone says everyone is ready for the horse race and at the site of the race, I'll go ahead and write the race. ...That is what the caretakers are to do - write the actual event in one post?
Correct.

I've updated the list and listed them in order of when they will occur. The races first, as Lithor has said; after that, the "throwing" games, and then the "weapons" games

I've also claimed care taking of the three-legged race. Anybody else who wants to claim another game, please do so.

NEWLY UPDATED LIST:

1. Horse Race Erbrand, Eodwine, Javan, Léof, Crabannan, Degas, Aethelstan, Matrim--> FOLWREN

2. Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Osmund, Degas, Matrim--> ___________

3. Three Legged Race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna, Léoðern, Degas, Wilcred --> ELEMPI

4. Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan, Saeryn, Erbrand --> GRÓIN

5. Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> LOMMY

6. Spear Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> _________

7. Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, Matrim--> FIREFOOT

8. Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Osmund--> ELEMPI

9. Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend, Kara--> NOGROD

10. Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> GRÓIN

11. Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Garstan, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> __________

12. Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Degas, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim--> GWATHAGOR

13. Dancing

14. Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas, Wilcred

[Thinlómien]

Any preferences on how good Harreld, Erbrand, Wilcred, Balvir and Matrim should be at stone throwing?

[Gwathagor]

Harreld is probably the strongest of the group, but I don't know whether he'd be the most accurate.

[littlemanpoet]

Any preferences on how good Harreld, Erbrand, Wilcred, Balvir and Matrim should be at stone throwing?Please describe the nature of the contest you have in mind, Lommy - that way we will be able to tell you our characters are likely to fair.

[Thinlómien]

Please describe the nature of the contest you have in mind, Lommy - that way we will be able to tell you our characters are likely to fair.I'm not sure yet... Anyway, it's going to be mostly about accuracy and less with distance and the least with strength, this way it makes sense that the little boys can take part and besides strength is measured well enough in other games. So basically, they try to hit something that is rather far away with their stones.

[Groin Redbeard]

I'm not sure yet... Anyway, it's going to be mostly about accuracy and less with distance and the least with strength, this way it makes sense that the little boys can take part and besides strength is measured well enough in other games. So basically, they try to hit something that is rather far away with their stones.
It looks like Erbrand has a fighting chance after all! :cool: Balvir, Matrim, and Erbrand are all archers so if this is going to be a game of accuracy I'd imagine that they stand a pretty good chance, but I just can't see any of them outdoing Harreld.

[Folwren]

The last post I posted up was a joint post of both Elempi's and my making. It is very, very long...:eek: And it ended up turning out in a way I don't believe either he or I quite expected.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Fantastic post! That was wonderful to read.

[littlemanpoet]

It looks like Erbrand has a fighting chance after all! :cool: Balvir, Matrim, and Erbrand are all archers so if this is going to be a game of accuracy I'd imagine that they stand a pretty good chance, but I just can't see any of them outdoing Harreld.
Harreld is serviceable in his aiming ability, but he is a smith, not an archer; I expect that he will have a slight disadvantage since his arms are honed to wielding heavy hammers and such rather than the accuracy required for targets. If it were a matter of speed with which a projectile might be thrown, he would probably win.

Fantastic post! That was wonderful to read.

Thanks, Fea. :) It was wonderful to write, truth be told. I've always been sympathetic toward Rowenna, even when she was her most awful - because I knew what was behind it. I found it amusing when there were comments about hating her. Amusing and understandable, but I didn't share them.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I found it amusing when there were comments about hating her. Amusing and understandable, but I didn't share them.

Not legitimate hatred, just sporting jealousy based on favoritism. I like the character a lot.

[Folwren]

Not legitimate hatred, just sporting jealousy based on favoritism. I like the character a lot.

Yeah...I think that's the same here. I believe I would not have reacted quite so negatively had it been Saeryn who'd kissed him. ;) :p

[littlemanpoet]

I'm caretake this one since it hasn't been claimed.

Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Osmund, Degas, Matrim--> ELEMPI

This is going to be broken down between men and boys, or else if others think it advisable, to give the boys a head start. I'm torn, with only two boys. Would Javan be willing to join?

I'm going to break this up into a couple of different distance races: (1) a short sprint, and one furlong (1/8 of a mile, not exactly a sprint, and not exactly long distance; it's sort of in between like the Olympic 800 meter race).

The short one will be first.

I'll roll up this race in 50 foot segments and give various runners plusses and minuses based on your descriptions of your characters.

Here's an example:

Eodwine is average height by Eorling standards: 6' 2" or so. His legs aren't long or short and he's fit for his age. His legs are, however, naturally muscular and he can put on a burst of speed - he's a better sprinter than long distance runner. So for the short race I would put him at +5, and for the furlong race I would put him at -5.

Pleaes quote this post and add your character's foot racing description.

[Groin Redbeard]

Nice post Elempi and Folwren! :D I'm glad that Rowenna was convinced to stay, you two have really don a brilliant job with the whole situation.

My post is up for Lithor, so the horse race can begin whenever we feel like it. :)

Eodwine is average height by Eorling standards: 6' 2" or so. His legs aren't long or short and he's fit for his age. His legs are, however, naturally muscular and he can put on a burst of speed - he's a better sprinter than long distance runner. So for the short race I would put him at +5, and for the furlong race I would put him at -5.

Erbrand stands at 6'3". His legs are muscular, much more so than his arms, and can move fast, although his endurance is his strong point. His long legs hinder him from doing well in a sprinting match, but drive on in a steady fury in a distance race. For the short race I'd give him +2, and for the furlong race I'd give him +5.

[Nogrod]

I can take any game that seems to be the first without a writer if there is a dire need. At the moment it looks like being the spear throwing but if someone wishes to take that I'd be even more happy with the quarterstaff-fight as I have some experience of that sport in RL and it would be nice to write.


About the kids in the foot-race then.

First of all: Javan should absolutely take part in it.

Secondly: As Garmund is Celuien's characher in an indefinite "loan" I think we might share our ideas. Also, Cnebba is a shared character of Lommy and myself so Lommy should also have a word in this - at least if she has different ideas (we've talked about Cnebba a few times and I think we share the most ideas).

So.

Garmund is a year older, 9 years, and clearly taller ("tall for his age at 5 feet even" - as Celuien described him in the bio) comparing to Cnebba, 8, ("small and nimble" - as Lommy described him in the bio).

They are both a bit skinny but as Lommy said, Cnebba's nimble and I've always thought of Cnebba as a kind of a "bouncy" guy, like one who is - and just looking from the dictionary now - springy or elastic (you should see my sister's daughter to get what I mean :)). So I'd say that Cnebba would be a favourite of the two in a shorter distance but Garmund on the longer one.

To make the point from a different perspective: If they had a tree-climbing contest Cnebba would be a clear favourite but if they would run really a long distance Garmund would win easily / if they had a competition of which one arises up from the ground the fastest after falling down Cnebba would be the winner but if they had to just hold a heavy object up Garmund would win.

Oh, such a clear information for you lmp... :D

[Folwren]

Sure, Javan can participate in the foot racing.

I'm not sure exactly what you were wanting when you asked us to quote your post and then add our character's description, but below I have all the current descriptions and mine following.

Eodwine is average height by Eorling standards: 6' 2" or so. His legs aren't long or short and he's fit for his age. His legs are, however, naturally muscular and he can put on a burst of speed - he's a better sprinter than long distance runner. So for the short race I would put him at +5, and for the furlong race I would put him at -5.


Erbrand stands at 6'3". His legs are muscular, much more so than his arms, and can move fast, although his endurance is his strong point. His long legs hinder him from doing well in a sprinting match, but drive on in a steady fury in a distance race. For the short race I'd give him +2, and for the furlong race I'd give him +5.

Garmund is a year older, 9 years, and clearly taller ("tall for his age at 5 feet even" - as Celuien described him in the bio) comparing to Cnebba, 8, ("small and nimble" - as Lommy described him in the bio).

They are both a bit skinny but as Lommy said, Cnebba's nimble and I've always thought of Cnebba as a kind of a "bouncy" guy, like one who is - and just looking from the dictionary now - springy or elastic (you should see my sister's daughter to get what I mean ). So I'd say that Cnebba would be a favourite of the two in a shorter distance but Garmund on the longer one.

Javan is 12 and short, I think he's somewhere between 4'9" or 4'11", but my mouse is working SO badly on this computer I am not going to go find my actual bio post to find out exactly what. He's compactly built and I don't know if that will aid in running or detract from it. I've never considered how athletic my characters were - outside of horse riding - because I don't know anything about athletics. I'd say he's an average runner, not slow, but not particularly fast. And I'll go ahead and say he has endurance, so could keep a fairly steady pace for a long time. So, perhaps he'll have a better chance at a long run.

Elempi, you're doing the rating, not me, right? :D

Does that work? Sorry for the confusion.

[Folwren]

Well...there is my best shot. I hope it suffices. *fleeting smile* I knew it needed to be gotten up as soon as possible, so I did it tonight. If, sometime later, I think I could redo it better, I will. :)

Edit: Erbrand was in the race, right?

-- Foley

[Groin Redbeard]

Edit: Erbrand was in the race, right?
Yep, great job Folwren. I enjoyed the post almost as much as a real horse race. :)

The foot race is next then, right?

[littlemanpoet]

Yep, great job Folwren. I enjoyed the post almost as much as a real horse race. :)Agreed. Don't change a thing, Foley. :)

The foot race is next then, right?Yep. I'll work it up tonight. Might have it posted tonight, too.

[Folwren]

The foot race could conceivably take place right there where the horse race just happened.

[Groin Redbeard]

The foot race could conceivably take place right there where the horse race just happened.

Yes, the same with the Three- legged race.

Nogrod, I'd be happy to take charge of the Javelin throwing if you want to take the Staff fight. I don't have any experience in either, so it would be nice if we had someone who did. :)

I won't be able to get a post up for Erbrand tomorrow, but I'll do it as soon as I can, with his post race thoughts. Gwathagor, I'd very much like to here your characters view on the race, since there was so much focus on you Crabanna, or rather your horse: Horse! ;)

[Nogrod]

I won't be able to get a post up for Erbrand tomorrow, but I'll do it as soon as I can, with his post race thoughts. Gwathagor, I'd very much like to here your characters view on the race, since there was so much focus on you Crabanna, or rather your horse: Horse! ;)I think it would be nice to give people some breathing space between the games - a day or two (RL) to make exactly these "post-race" comments if they wish. They will build the characters for the writer as well as to us others.

Nogrod, I'd be happy to take charge of the Javelin throwing if you want to take the Staff fight. I don't have any experience in either, so it would be nice if we had someone who did. :)Go on Groin if no one else claims it. I'd be happy to have the staff-fight.

[littlemanpoet]

I probably won't have the foot race post ready tonight after all. So I'll wait, as has been suggested, so people can write character posts in between this and the next game.

NEWLY UPDATED LIST:

1. Horse Race Erbrand, Eodwine, Javan, Léof, Crabannan, Degas, Aethelstan, Matrim--> FOLWREN

2. Foot Race Erbrand, Garmund, Cnebba, Eodwine, Osmund, Degas, Matrim--> ELEMPI

3. Three Legged Race Eodwine, Rowenna, Erbrand, Stigend, Garstan, Cnebba, Garmund, Javan, Saeryn, Kara, Ginna, Léoðern, Degas, Wilcred --> ELEMPI

4. Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan, Saeryn, Erbrand --> GRÓIN

5. Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> LOMMY

6. Spear Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> GROIN

7. Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, Matrim--> FIREFOOT

8. Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Osmund--> ELEMPI

9. Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend, Kara--> NOGROD

10. Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> GRÓIN

11. Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Garstan, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> NOGROD

12. Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Degas, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim--> GWATHAGOR

13. Dancing

14. Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas, Wilcred

[Nogrod]

Should we add Garstan to the knife-throwing? It reads in his bio by Celuien: "handy with a knife"

In anticipation of the three-legged race...

Stigend and Garstan could be quite a fine pair as they are close friends and are used to work together. On the downside G is 35 and S is 30 so they are not so agile in an unfamiliar situation as some younger ones might be - even if they'd realise how to do it mentally.

Cnebba and Garmund will be an interesting pair. They are agile and if they get it right they might be the ones to beat! But there should be something like a roll for their succeeding to co-operate. I'm not talking so much a mental thing as that I think they could do at the moment of competition but a physical one - like if they get the rhythm and understand it, that they are able to pull it off together.

Also the fact of fathers running against their sons might open nice possibilities: like daddies letting the kids win them at the last meters if there was such a situation; the kids trying to take advantage of their fathers' possible fumble - or even helping that to be; a mishap between the two pairs that might bring forwards nice interactions between them (that's probably not so good idea as in the end it would probably be me writing all that stuff between the characters with no interaction with any other writer)... Just ideas.

[Thinlómien]

Should we add Garstan to the knife-throwing? It reads in his bio by Celuien: "handy with a knife"A good idea, I think.

Also, Cnebba is a shared character of Lommy and myself so Lommy should also have a word in this - at least if she has different ideas (we've talked about Cnebba a few times and I think we share the most ideas).I will protest loudly if Nogrod says something about Cnebba that I disagree with. So, if I'm not protesting, you may take his word for it. ;)

And lastly, why is everybody so baffled about the recent Rowenna? Didn't we all always know that she was just a wounded child inside? :p (And yes I'm really serious despite that smiley... ;))

[Groin Redbeard]

And lastly, why is everybody so baffled about the recent Rowenna? Didn't we all always know that she was just a wounded child inside? :p (And yes I'm really serious despite that smiley... ;))
Psychology has never been one of my strong points. :)

I'll get a post up for Erbrand today. Should we leave the horses on that side of the Scar, or should someone who isn't racing take them back?

[Nogrod]

That was good indeed Gwath! Like some chamber music...

I loved the mood there.

This Crabannan-fellow is becoming one of my favourites step by step... :cool:


Btw. I finally read myself up to date... The post of Saeryn and Rowenna was a masterpiece! You two are developing this mutual-posting into an art form lmp & Foley!

[Gwathagor]

I've taken mine back, Groin.

Oh, err...I mean Crabannan has taken his horse back. :rolleyes: I think I'm having identity issues. RL has never been one of my strong points.

[Gwathagor]

Well, thanks, Nogrod. I like him, too. ;)

[Nogrod]

RL never have never been one of my strong points.:D

Don't be too modest... :rolleyes:

[Gwathagor]

Wow, I can't even put a sentence together. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Yay, you got a post up, Gwathagor, and I agree with Nogrod it was masterfully done. :) I'll get mine up soon!

[Groin Redbeard]

Is Javan participating in the boys run? I didn't see him on the list, but I just wanted to make sure that Folwren hadn't changed her mind.

[Folwren]

Oh...yeah...I guess I never really officially said that, but you all convinced me and a few posts ago I gave Elempi a description of him.

[littlemanpoet]

When I was a kid I raced against a compactly built but somewhat short boy. That means muscles. He was fastest in our class and could outrun kids older than him as well as taller. However, compactly built kids aren't as good at longer distances. You'll see. :)

There needs to be refreshments between the races. So anybody who wants to post next, have Eodwine, Wilcred, or Lithor call for a break for refreshments for all.

I already have the next race set, but I have to write it up. Let's see some other posts before I do that. Nice posts, Foley & Groin!

[Groin Redbeard]

Great post you did there LMP! :D I was so excited, I never knew Erband had it in him.

Since we are almost done with the races, what do you think should come next? Should we do some fun sports, like the task path or dagger throwing, or should we start the weapon fighting? Personally I think that there should be a small break after the racing if we start with the staff fight, sword dueling, ext.

[littlemanpoet]

Great post you did there LMP! :D I was so excited, I never knew Erband had it in him.Neither did Erbrand, apparently. ;)

Since we are almost done with the races, what do you think should come next? Should we do some fun sports, like the task path or dagger throwing, or should we start the weapon fighting? Personally I think that there should be a small break after the racing if we start with the staff fight, sword dueling, ext.My thought was that the three legged race would be next, and then the task path and the throwing competitions, and the dueling competitions would be last and most looked-forward-to.

After the three legged race will come a well deserved break for noontime meal, then the afternoon will see the rest of the competitions, then evening meal, then music and dance, then bonfire and riddles to close out the day.

Sound good?

[Folwren]

I have no problem with doing the three legged race next, but after such a long run, won't half of our contestants be worn out? I suggest we do archery next, as it does not take speed. :D

But...if the archery range is somewhere far away from where they are now, and this is the running ground, then it would be most logical if they just let people get their breath back and then ran the three legged race.

[littlemanpoet]

In my humble opinion, since the longer distance runners are involved in both the three legged race & archery, they're so beat right now that lunch ought to come before anything. Consider that an executive decision. :)

LUNCH TIME!


....or whatever they called it in Rohan.... :confused:

[Folwren]

"S - T...What comes after T?"

"Dinner!"

"What? Dinner time?"

"It's dinner time!"

"No, it's not!"

"Oh."

Okay, lunch sound superb. And they wouldn't call it lunch, I don't think, it'd be either the noon time meal or dinner.

-- Foley

[Nogrod]

In my humble opinion, since the longer distance runners are involved in both the three legged race & archery, they're so beat right now that lunch ought to come before anything. Consider that an executive decision. A good idea.

I'll try to post tomorrow for the kids at least. If anyone feels to engage the boys or Stigend / Garstan feel free to go for it.

[Groin Redbeard]

In my humble opinion, since the longer distance runners are involved in both the three legged race & archery, they're so beat right now that lunch ought to come before anything. Consider that an executive decision. :)

LUNCH TIME!
You remind me of that scene in Gone With The Wind where the forman is arguing about who says it's quit'n time! :) Sounds like a good decision!

I'll get my post up today, I've been stalling for so long. :(

[Nogrod]

An angsty youngster decided to go off with a bang and shot ten people in a school in Finland before aiming the gun to his own head. Somehow as a teacher I'm not feeling able to concentrate in an RPG-post right now even if I promised. Sorry.

But do go on, I'll catch up soon.

[littlemanpoet]

An angsty youngster decided to go off with a bang and shot ten people in a school in Finland before aiming the gun to his own head. Somehow as a teacher I'm not feeling able to concentrate in an RPG-post right now even if I promised. Sorry.

But do go on, I'll catch up soon.It puts us in memory of Columbine and others since. Take care.

EDIT: Okay, Groin has written the three legged race as next before lunch. So be it. (so much for executive orders ;) ....) I haven't time to write a post tonight, but I want to have Eodwine look for Saeryn and Rowenna and convince Rowenna to partner with him for the three legged race after all. We'll see how that goes....

[Folwren]

An angsty youngster decided to go off with a bang and shot ten people in a school in Finland before aiming the gun to his own head. Somehow as a teacher I'm not feeling able to concentrate in an RPG-post right now even if I promised. Sorry.

I heard about that in Bible class today. How awful. How far was it from you? I'm glad you're safe.

---------

Elempi, I agree - Rowenna and Saeryn need to come back into the story.

[Gwathagor]

EDIT: Okay, Groin has written the three legged race as next before lunch. So be it. (so much for executive orders ;) ....)


Face it, LMP: we all know that you're on your way out. You just don't have enough credibility to make executive orders anymore. ;):D

I'm very sorry to hear about the shooting. It is particularly distressing to consider the pain for so many families that will continue for months and years, resulting from that one moment of cold, pure, logical nihilism in the student's mind.

[littlemanpoet]

...one moment of cold, pure, logical nihilism in the student's mind.Then it would have had to have been poor logic, because logic correctly used will always yield the correct answer. But that's a topic for another thread... ;)

...glad to know I have enough credibility to get a wise crack from Crabannan's muse...... :D

[Gwathagor]

Then it would have had to have been poor logic, because logic correctly used will always yield the correct answer.

It will only yield the correct answer if you are beginning with true premises. Logic can be completely valid and completely false.

[littlemanpoet]

It will only yield the correct answer if you are beginning with true premises. Logic can be completely valid and completely false.Which is what I meant by "correctly used".

Anyway, my home computer is currently out of commission, so you probably won't see any posting action from me on the weekends.

[Gwathagor]

Which is what I meant by "correctly used".


Then I agree with you. But without God, nihilism IS the logical conclusion.

I don't reckon I'll post until lunch-time.

[Groin Redbeard]

EDIT: Okay, Groin has written the three legged race as next before lunch. So be it. (so much for executive orders ;) ....) I haven't time to write a post tonight, but I want to have Eodwine look for Saeryn and Rowenna and convince Rowenna to partner with him for the three legged race after all. We'll see how that goes....
What? No, no, no, no I didn't mean it like that!:eek: Perhaps I should have been more specific, but I didn't mean to skip lunch. Never fear people I shall make amends to this catastrophe, help is on the way! :D *dashes into the closet and emerges in a Superman costume*

[Folwren]

Hey, all...I was kind of hoping to post today or tomorrow or Sunday or sometime soon, but we had an unexpected arrival last night. I have a new baby nephew, 7 weeks earlier than expected, and although I won't be seeing him for a while (he's in the hospital two hours away), I will be having to help my Mom and possibly my sister-in-law as we watch my older nephew and we try to juggle things. When I'm not cleaning or running after the munchkin or doing something like that, I'll probably have to study. So...I'm sorry...but that's the scoop.

-- Folwren

[Gwathagor]

Putting family first again. :rolleyes: Ridiculous.

[Folwren]

Putting family first again. :rolleyes: Ridiculous.

What...has this been a pattern for me? Or are you refering to people in general?

[Gwathagor]

Just society in general.

[littlemanpoet]

I need to know the pairings for the three legged race.

Degas/Leodhern
Eodwine/Rowenna

Who else?

[Kath]

Kara/Erbrand

[Folwren]

Can Saeryn and Ginna run together, and then Javan and Wilcred be partners?

[Groin Redbeard]

Thanks Kath! :D

I'm going to see if I can get a post in for Erbrand later tonight, sorry for not being so active lately. I hope I haven't killed the RPG with my last post! :eek:

[Kath]

Actually I was just thinking that Kara never replied to Erbrand did she? She is definitely still willing to run with him and is looking forward to it. If you want to put that in your post then please go ahead. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Actually I was just thinking that Kara never replied to Erbrand did she? She is definitely still willing to run with him and is looking forward to it. If you want to put that in your post then please go ahead. :)

That's right, silly me. :rolleyes: Do you want to get a post up before me, or should I just write a post and kind of guess what Kara would say, or should we do a combined post? This means I'll get a post up by tommorrow evening at the latest. :smokin:

[Kath]

We can do a combined one if you like. If you write your post and PM it to me with gaps where you're talking to Kara I can add some things in?

[Nogrod]

I need to know the pairings for the three legged race.

Degas/Leodhern
Eodwine/Rowenna

Who else?

Garstan/Stigend
Garmund/Cnebba

I had some preliminary thoughts on them in my post #874


Stigend and Garstan could be quite a fine pair as they are close friends and are used to work together. On the downside G is 35 and S is 30 so they are not so agile in an unfamiliar situation as some younger ones might be - even if they'd realise how to do it mentally.

Cnebba and Garmund will be an interesting pair. They are agile and if they get it right they might be the ones to beat! But there should be something like a roll for their succeeding to co-operate. I'm not talking so much a mental thing as that I think they could do at the moment of competition but a physical one - like if they get the rhythm and understand it, that they are able to pull it off together.

Also the fact of fathers running against their sons might open nice possibilities: like daddies letting the kids win them at the last meters if there was such a situation; the kids trying to take advantage of their fathers' possible fumble
It's up to you lmp as those are just few possibilities among many.

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, so far that's:

Degas/Léoðern
Eodwine/Rowenna
Kara/Erbrand
Garstan/Stigend
Garmund/Cnebba
Saeryn/Ginna
Javan/Wilcred

:) This is shaping up into an interesting race (fun and funny too).

Noggie, is Garmund the leader between he and Cnebba, being older?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

This is shaping up into an interesting race (fun and funny too).

Definitely.

[Groin Redbeard]

Are we still planning on having lunch right now, or are we going ahead with the race?

[littlemanpoet]

Are we still planning on having lunch right now, or are we going ahead with the race?

Lunch first.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Will lunch be a big scene - a sort of banquet?

-except it would make more sense to have a big celebratory meal after everybody's done running around.

Or will lunch be a sort of a 'and then we ate' and then moving on?

[Groin Redbeard]

Lunch first.
OK, thank you. I was a bit confused with all the talk about the race, it sounded as if we were doing that next.

Will lunch be a big scene- a sort of banquet?
I would imagine that the banquet would be saved for the evening if there was to be any. I would imagine that lunch would be a kind of time- out scenerio, to relax more than to eat. Besides all that food wouldn't go too well if there was to be a race right after lunch. :D

[Thinlómien]

I dreamt that I thought I should write something here... Conscience knocking? :rolleyes:;) I think I will write something this week now that I'm finally less busy. Everybody else seems to have been rather sleepy too of late, though...

[Nogrod]

Noggie, is Garmund the leader between he and Cnebba, being older?Does one have leaders in three-legged races?

Well if there is to be a leader then Garmund it is. Also Stigend would insist Garstan is the leader in their pair as he is both older and lived longer in the MH. Garstan would naturally argue back that Stigend should be the leader as he has been left with the responsibility of all the buildingwork while Eodwine is away... But finally S has two points and G only one... :)

[littlemanpoet]

Will lunch be a big scene - a sort of banquet?

-except it would make more sense to have a big celebratory meal after everybody's done running around.

Or will lunch be a sort of a 'and then we ate' and then moving on?

The latter.

To Noggie: it's a rare thing when there isn't a leader and a follower even between only 2 people.

Is this thread going to die when I'm not here anymore? I should hope not, but indications are....

[Groin Redbeard]

Kath and I have been working on a joint post together. We should be getting it up within the next day or so.:)

[Thinlómien]

Is this thread going to die when I'm not here anymore? I should hope not, but indications are....No... I think at least I will feel more of an obligation to post... but now it runs so smoothly without me that if I'm busy I can get away with not posting...

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Is this thread going to die when I'm not here anymore? I should hope not, but indications are....

I've been wanting to simply take a quiet lead, except I know I'm not sticking around. For that reason, I don't want to become needed in any way.

[Folwren]

I've been wanting to simply take a quiet lead, except I know I'm not sticking around. For that reason, I don't want to become needed in any way.

Oh, do it, do it, do it! Even if you will have to step out of that lead very soon.

And Elempi, I am sorry I have not posted. I HOPE this thread doesn't just die off when you leave. I haven't been meaning NOT to post - in fact, I have been meaning to post.

*sigh* When I have time and brilliancy I'll write. ;)

-- Foley

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Oh, do it, do it, do it! Even if you will have to step out of that lead very soon.

*hesitates*

I'll take the lead, but only conditionally.

Mostly, the condition is that I be more like an adviser than a boss.

See, the thing with collaborative writing is, multiple people are doing it. Which means that everybody has a say.

This can be either crippling or exhilarating, depending on which way it goes.

I frequently see it become crippling, because everybody (particularly 'new' or inexperienced writers, or those who don't feel like they've been around long enough to have an opinion) is worried that it's not really their story, that they're just contributing, and what if they write something nobody likes, and what if their writing utterly ruins the story!?!?

Solution?

O
M
G

I love editing.

I think everyone should love editing. Editing is what happens when you realize that you wrote a really spectacular four part poem about a crossword puzzle, except for some reason part three is actually about salmon fishing, so you strike a few things out, make it a three part poem that doesn't involve salmon fishing, and tuck the 'deleted' part aside to maybe use later.

My point? Write!

Write, write, write, write, write.

Don't just read everybody else's work and say, "They're so much better than me, I don't want to ruin it..." or "They've been doing this longer, so they must know what they're doing..."

You can't learn to play an instrument brilliantly by listening to somebody else's symphony. You've got to pick it up, hit some dreadfully wrong notes, tune it, practice controlling the speed and strength of your breath (forgive the specification here, I play woodwinds)... Learning scales can help if for no other reason than because it teaches you to hit the note right every time. Play songs you don't think you're good enough to play. Play the tough pieces, because yeah: you're probably going to massacre them, but once you go back to the 'easier' stuff, it's so much easier. Play it even though you don't know the notes: get what you can and ask for somebody to show you the right fingerings. But you must play!

So here's the deal: I'll take the lead so Elempi can bow out quietly as he's been meaning to do as long as nobody asks permission or hesitates to post or move on with the plot.

Just write it already! We can fill in blank spots later, and we can edit if there's a problem.

If you want advice on your writing before it goes on the story thread, post it up on the discussion thread and ask for a critique. Everybody is welcome to participate. What are you worried about? What are you trying to do? Do you think it's working? Once you've got it polished, cut and paste and move on to the next post.

No hesitation, kids. Just write and like it.

K?

[Kath]

Erm, Fea ... that's FrodidEs - with an E. :)

[Folwren]

Woah. I didn't realize that in encouraging you I was creating an easier way out for Elempi. :eek: Not that I've really been devising to keep him here longer.

No fear, though, Fea. Just as soon as I have time, I assure you, I'll write something. :)

-- Foley

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Erm, Fea ... that's FrodidEs - with an E. :)

I'll get right on that. :)

I didn't realize that in encouraging you I was creating an easier way out for Elempi.

I'd certainly like him to stay around... but I'd rather have him want to stick around than feel obligated to do so.

[Gwathagor]

If Eodwine weren't such a main character, I'd suggest that, for the sake of consistency, lmp kill him off.
;)

[Nogrod]

If Eodwine weren't such a main character, I'd suggest that, for the sake of consistency, lmp kill him off.
;)I'm afraid he's going to write him off after the games as he has already told us that lord Eodwine is going to an errand to the Golden Hall - and I'm afraid it's up to us to decide whether someone will write him coming back from there. :(

Well, at least that's the feeling I get from his posts and I hope I'm wrong, but...

I try to sneak in a post for the kids... if Lommy doesn't want to do it? I have a host of essays to read for the few days to come and Lommy said she would like to post something, so please go ahead if you wish. I'll do it if you say no.

[Thinlómien]

I try to sneak in a post for the kids... if Lommy doesn't want to do it? I have a host of essays to read for the few days to come and Lommy said she would like to post something, so please go ahead if you wish. I'll do it if you say no.I could do it - although, you have to tell me first what did you have in mind in general about it...

[Nogrod]

I could do it - although, you have to tell me first what did you have in mind in general about it...Consider it done... :)

[littlemanpoet]

Yay! :) I'm back!

That was miserable.

Hee hee. It's funny that you would speculate that I intend to kill of Eodwine. I suggested something like it to Fea and Foley but was roundly denounced as a macabre tyrant. Or something like that. :D

Anyway, after this Day of celebration, my time here is done. Except for a certain Tapestry story that is currently on hold but not done. :rolleyes:

So as I find time I'll throw together a three-legged race.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I suggested something like it to Fea and Foley but was roundly denounced as a macabre tyrant. Or something like that.

My mental response was a lot along the lines of: "Oh no you don't! Not after all the effort it took to finally get him and Saeryn together! There needs to be a PREGNANCY and BABIES and HAPPILY EVER AFTER after all that work we put in!" and my written response was more like "Um... I'll need to think about that..." :cool:

Anyway, I intend to write out Degas after the day's festivities as well. Decisively, but open-endedly. He'll head to the Folde to do some cleanup work for an indefinite period of time. He can then come and go as I please.

[Gwathagor]

Babies?? I, for one, think we could do with more WEAPONS.

[Groin Redbeard]

Babies?? I, for one, think we could do with more WEAPONS.

Hmm... is it possible to include both? :D

[Gwathagor]

This, Groin, is why God created both men AND women.

[Folwren]

Weapons? Why on earth would you want weapons when babies are the other option?

And you notice how Fea said 'a' pregnancy and then 'babies' That clearly means that Saeryn will bear twins. Identicle twins, to make it more interesting...

Yes, when Elempi dared to whisper his idea about killing Eodwine (not to mention a couple others), I, for one (I've no idea what Fea said), protested loudly.

In all seriousness now - I thought that somebody was going to take over Eodwine's character? Was I incorrect in this impression?

[Groin Redbeard]

In all seriousness now - I thought that somebody was going to take over Eodwine's character? Was I incorrect in this impression?

I certainly hope so, :D it would be a shame to have LMP's wonderful characters die off so quickly.

[Gwathagor]

It's funny that you would speculate that I intend to kill of Eodwine. I suggested something like it to Fea and Foley but was roundly denounced as a macabre tyrant. Or something like that. :D


:eek: I see that my attempt at humor struck all too near the grim truth. Like the fellow who made a joke about cancer only to discover there was a cancer patient in the room, I will now trail off into an awkward...embarassed...silence...:o

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

And you notice how Fea said 'a' pregnancy and then 'babies' That clearly means that Saeryn will bear twins. Identicle twins, to make it more interesting...

Well there's certainly precedence, what with Saeryn and Degas being twins... Just imagine, two absolutely innocent and adorable itty bitty strawberry-blond bundles of dramatic tension-- er, I mean love. Bundles of love.

[littlemanpoet]

I believe Noggie was going to take over Eodwine. Rowenna is going to accompany Degas to the Folde, and will be given back her lands, which will probably be a source of income for her while she serves as a lady in waiting for Linduial. Anyway... twins!?!? :eek: Heck, why not? But I'll be gone by then and will not have to endure the little screaming devils. :p

By the way, sorry to throw a wrench into Degas' plans for the race, but I fear Lithor has a point....

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

By the way, sorry to throw a wrench into Degas' plans for the race, but I fear Lithor has a point....

Oh certainly. I wouldn't want them to lose due to such a thing, and was rather hoping it would be noted and commented upon. She can have a leg loose, of course, but who wants to make things easy the first time?

Some of the best writing advice I ever got was something like, "If it gets boring, kill off a major character."

Okay, so I hate killing off major characters. But the point of the advice centers around the necessity for tension (which can be big, like death, or little, like a mis-tied rope) and the fact that sometimes one of your characters has just gotta take one for the team in order for the story to succeed. A dramatic plot that's fun to read and write has events followed by consequences which in turn spawn more events.

Seriously, I love writing the middle section of stories. It's ending things that's hard for me... I can never seem to leave well enough alone...

Anyway... procrastinating on a midterm paper...

[Gwathagor]

I'm all for conflict, particularly if it entails WEAPONS and FIGHTING.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I'm all for conflict, particularly if it entails WEAPONS and FIGHTING.

And babies? ;)

[Nogrod]

I believe Noggie was going to take over Eodwine. That was the plan and I think I'm ready for it when the time comes but we should probably discuss it here as well. I mean there are sides to this coin.

When lmp leaves I'm going to host this Mead Hall with Lommy - and with a more concentrated effort I can promise you as now I have merely enjoyed lmp's lead before it's our turn.

So you woud have an active lord Eodwine there when he finally comes back. But I also understand that lord Eodwine has been so tightly identified with lmp that it might feel a bit strange for some people if he were to be written by someone else. One thing: people tend to get over with new things during time. Another thing: it wil not be the same anyway.

But there is also the problem that if something happens to lord Eodwine the Mead Hall needs a new lord - being a personal position given to Eodwine from king Eomer it is questionable at least whether there would be a Mead Hall under someone else in the first place. But if there is - and why not because we wish to write this - it would be natural the lord would be written by me or Lommy as hosts of this thread but then again do we wish to have a new one sent from Edoras? Thornden might be a possibility but is his standing high enough to the king? Anyone else now residing in the MH coming to mind to fill the shoes of lord Eodwine if needs be? (My personal opinion: either Eodwine comes back, king Eomer appoints a new one or Thornden takes it over... but I'm open to arguments other than these as well)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

It's a fair question, Nog. No matter how well you know another person's character, you never really do feel that they're yours, or that you're getting it just right. I would prefer that Eodwine remain the lord or the hall with or without a few minor character glitches (assume he fell off the horse on his way to Edoras and is forevermore afflicted with the occasional personality change? ;)), as the hall has traded hands so many times in recent game-time history that it's starting to seem a little unbelievable that some emissary of the king hasn't shown up to ask why people have been dropping like flies. Of course it's always an option for Eodwine to delegate responsibilities to his people, thereby being a permanent fixture without being directly responsible for day to day things. That way he'd still be lord of the mead hall, but wouldn't necessarily need to be in the spotlight all the time.

[Nogrod]

Of course it's always an option for Eodwine to delegate responsibilities to his people, thereby being a permanent fixture without being directly responsible for day to day things. That way he'd still be lord of the mead hall, but wouldn't necessarily need to be in the spotlight all the time.That is indeed a good idea - and also one that might add for the general suspense in the game. How about lord Eodwine comes back a bit changed and more or less retires to his quarters? I mean not too openly to make everyone just talk about him from dawn to dusk but in a way leaving more and more of the responsibilities to others... and it would only gradually be realised he has changed (a year, a half a year RL or something as while things are rolling smoothly)? And I might come up with a nice raison d'etrê for that with lmp before he goes.

[Gwathagor]

Eodwine could be an NPC. But he's probably far too much fun to write for.

Or, we could just narrow the focus of our posts so that they deal less with events surrounding Eodwine and more in depth with the activities of our other characters. That way, Eodwine need not become a recluse or take on any less responsibility (though he might do that regardless, I don't know) as much as simply have less screen-time. His involvement would be more assumed and discussed second-hand than depicted by the writers.

[Kath]

The post I've just put up was the joint one written by Groin (and my but I nearly called you Erbrand then! :D) and myself. Groin, I added a paragraph or two on the end just to catch us up with events, hope that's ok. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Looks great Kath:D, thanks for adding that bit at the end!

[littlemanpoet]

Regarding Eodwine after I'm gone, don't feel you have to relegate him to the sidelines for fear of messing him up somehow. Make him yours! So what if he's a little different, or a lot different under your "pen" compared to the way I write? It really doesn't matter, so long as you enjoy the experience. So whatever you decide to do, don't worry about it, have fun with it, and Eodwine becomes what you make of him. Besides, he's probably going to be better written by you since you, Noggie, have experienced fatherhood, somethiing I have not had the priviledge of having done.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Besides, he's probably going to be better written by you since you, Noggie, have experienced fatherhood, somethiing I have not had the priviledge of having done.

For all that you've been a very paternal mentor to me for years now...

[Groin Redbeard]

Let's not talk so much about LMP leaving, we still have half the day to finish in Scarburg!:D We'll have plenty of time before the day is done, and besides, it depresses me to see that we're going to lose our best writer. :(

[Folwren]

Besides, he's probably going to be better written by you since you, Noggie, have experienced fatherhood, somethiing I have not had the priviledge of having done.

Which kind of brings it to something I wanted to say earlier, but didn't really want to at the same time. I'd like Eodwine to be played by somebody because I think that Javan's character will now be quite influenced by Eodwine's character, and it is so much more fun if there are two players involved in such a situation.

[Folwren]

Let's not talk so much about LMP leaving, we still have half the day to finish in Scarburg!:D We'll have plenty of time before the day is done, and besides, it depresses me to see that we're going to lose our best writer. :(

Hear! Hear! *sniff*

(Aye, that's it, let's all give him a guilt trip.)

(I'm kidding, Elempi. Don't be mad. :D Or sad for that matter.)

[Groin Redbeard]

I just wanted to let y'all know that I'll be gone for the next couple of days. If the rope-tie race is done before I get back could you please do a game that someone else is hosting, I don't want to hold the RPG up in my absence.

I'll see y'all when I get back, and I look forward to reading lots and lots ;) of your posts when I get back! :)

[Thinlómien]

Groin, I hope it's ok with you what I wrote about Lithor. :)

[littlemanpoet]

Sorry that took so long. I think it took about 2 hours to write and throw dice to figure it all out. I didn't let it go entirely randomly - gave Erbrand and Kara "+3" for the last three paragraphs or so... :) Hope you like it.

[Folwren]

It's wonderful, Elempi! You had me laughing out loud the entire way!

[Groin Redbeard]

Groin, I hope it's ok with you what I wrote about Lithor. :)

That's what he's there for! :) I"m glad to see that everyone is once again active in writing, I loved all the new posts. I'll be back tomorrow to do some writing for Erbrand, and also to give out some reps. ;)

[Kath]

I just posted something for Kara, so if you want to continue on from that Groin? If you want me to change anything I had Erbrand say just let me know. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Great job with all the races Elempi, you really are a true Bard. :)

Here's a list on what still needs to be done, what games should we do next?

NEWLY UPDATED LIST:

1. Task-path Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Dan, Javan, Saeryn, Erbrand --> GRÓIN

2. Stone Throwing Garmund, Cnebba, Harreld, Erbrand, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> LOMMY

3. Spear Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> _________

4. Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, Matrim--> FIREFOOT

5. Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Osmund--> ELEMPI

6. Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend, Kara--> NOGROD

7. Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> GRÓIN

8. Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Garstan, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir-->

9. Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Degas, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim--> GWATHAGOR

10. Dancing

11. Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas, Wilcred

[littlemanpoet]

Let's just handle them in order. Groin, go ahead and write the task path when you're ready.

[Groin Redbeard]

Let's just handle them in order. Groin, go ahead and write the task path when you're ready.

Very well, I will write something tomorrow then. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Very well, I will write something tomorrow then. :D

My apologies about that. My school and work have gone hectic at the same time :( and been trying to juggle both at the same time these last two days. I won't promise anything, in fear that I'll break it, but I'll get my post up as soon as possible.

[littlemanpoet]

Great race, Groin! :) And of course, I don't mind seeing one of my characters win. I'll write something for Rowenna etc. in the next little while. Time is running out tonight though.

[Groin Redbeard]

Thanks LMP;), but I'm certain that it could have been better if I had spent more time at it. It felt as if I was rushing too fast through the entire thing, I'll spend more time on the narrating the Archery contest. :)

I'll get something up for Erbrand soon. Lommy, it looks like you're going to have to post soon: you are in charge of narrating the next contest!:D

[Thinlómien]

I'll get something up for Erbrand soon. Lommy, it looks like you're going to have to post soon: you are in charge of narrating the next contest!:DEek, and thanks for reminding me. :D I think I could manage to do something on Friday.

[littlemanpoet]

Sorry, must get ready for writers' group - this must wait until after Thursday night.

[Folwren]

Ooooh, that was a really good race, Groin. It would have been hard on Saeryn, what with her recently hurt side, so I'm really going to have to post soon...it's about time, too, I got back into the game.

[Nogrod]

Sorry but I have as well been just overpowered by the real-life. But looking at this - even with a short glance - looks well indeed as to what little has been written. I'm going to catch up very soon... hopefully tomorrow.

[Thinlómien]

I'm not sorry for not posting yesterday, because I figured I would let you guys do a few posts in between. But I'm sorry for not informing you of my change of plans... :rolleyes: I will write soonish.

[Nogrod]

I will write soonish.How familiar... in every sense of the word! :rolleyes:

But it's the next game. So we're waiting... :p


Anyway. Who's going to write the spear throwing?

Looking at the latest list by Groin I think there is at least one missing thing as I promised to write the quarterstaff-fight and now there is no one to write it in the list. It is still my intention to write that one.

So is it the same thing with spear throwing - that the writer has just been forgotten - or are we facing a real problem with no one going to write it?

If we have a problem I might give it a try as my scheduals seem to be a bit easier for the coming week or two *knocks on wood and crosses fingers*. But as I will have two games to write in total I'd be happy to see someone else doing it so that as many people as possible could write these games.

But as I said I can do it if no one else wishes to do it.

[Thinlómien]

I'll do the stone-throwing tomorrow. :)

[Thinlómien]

I've written half of my post now and I will finish it later today... but I'm just wondering... Erbrand is 28 and Harreld is 35, but how old is Matrim? Is he older than the two, or some age in between, or even younger than Erbrand?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Not meaning to insinuate shoddy healthcare under Eodwine's watch, of course...

[littlemanpoet]

I've written half of my post now and I will finish it later today... but I'm just wondering... Erbrand is 28 and Harreld is 35, but how old is Matrim? Is he older than the two, or some age in between, or even younger than Erbrand?
If I remember rightly, Matrim is in his late 20s. Balvir is over 40.

There is one thing about the games and celebration day that is making me chafe a little: lack of character posts. There's only one person at a time writing the game posts - the rest of us could have our characters interact a bit. How about it?

[Lhunardawen]

There is one thing about the games and celebration day that is making me chafe a little: lack of character posts. There's only one person at a time writing the game posts - the rest of us could have our characters interact a bit. How about it?

I hope you don't mind if I make a humble attempt. And I hope Kath's game for it, too. Watching Harreld and Erbrand try to beat each other from finishing last is simply too hard to resist. :D

[Thinlómien]

I'm going to post the next event soon, but if/as LMP wants Harreld to reply to Ginna, he may write his post and pio or Lhuna may attach that to Lhuna's post (unless LMP want to write in retrospect), I think that's wiser than that I should wait for him to post...

[littlemanpoet]

I'm going to post the next event soon, but if/as LMP wants Harreld to reply to Ginna, he may write his post and pio or Lhuna may attach that to Lhuna's post (unless LMP want to write in retrospect), I think that's wiser than that I should wait for him to post...
That's fine. Turns out people were already getting into the posting I was asking for (I usually read the discussions before the actual thread).

Edit: Lhuna, welcome back! :) I'm almost as happy as Harreld (I get to write for him in a more interesting way now). Great post, too. :)

[Thinlómien]

Posted. Sorry for the length... :eek: But writing that was great fun. :D

[Gwathagor]

Wow. I didn't realize that throwing rocks could be so interesting. :)

[Groin Redbeard]

Posted. Sorry for the length... :eek: But writing that was great fun. :D

I enjoyed it being so long, somehow I'm sad that it wasn't longer.;)

[Lhunardawen]

Edit: Lhuna, welcome back! :) I'm almost as happy as Harreld (I get to write for him in a more interesting way now). Great post, too. :)

Thanks, Elempi! It's wonderful to be able to post again. I missed giggling over Ginna and Harreld's antics. :D

That was a very enjoyable post, Lommy! I loved the last sentence, that was funny.

[Kath]

Yay Lhuna's back! Sorry I missed this flurry of activity, I forgot to tell anyone I was going away! :o Anyway no worries about using Kara, Lhuna, I thought it was hilarious. :D

[Groin Redbeard]

Yay, welcome back Lhuna.:D I missed that old dialog of Harreld and Ginna, hopefully that has returned as well.;)

I'll get something up for Erbrand soon!

[littlemanpoet]

There is as of yet no volunteer to write spear throwing. If anyone would like to take it, please do so. If there are no takers by the end of today, I'll do it first chance I get.

[Nogrod]

I corrected the list (added myself to the quarterstaff-fight as it was empty and I thought we agreed on me writing it).

I might be able to write the spear throwing as well if no one thinks that writing three events is too much for one person (I still have two to come). But if you lmp have alredy some ideas on it please go forwards with it.

We might also share it, like I write the initial stages of the spear throwing and you lmp write the final moments - or vice versa? Though in that case we should decide together what the form of the competition would be...




Spear Throwing Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> _________

Dagger-throwing Rowenna, Eodwine, Harreld, Saeryn, Scyld, Wilcred, Matrim--> FIREFOOT

Wrestling Crabannan, Dan, Harreld, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Osmund--> ELEMPI

Sack-fight Harreld, Erbrand, Dan, Javan, Cnebba, Garmund, Stigend, Kara--> NOGROD

Archery Erbrand, Crabannan, Garmund, Cnebba, Dan, Eodwine,Javan, Thornden, Wilcred, Balvir, Matrim --> GRÓIN

Quarterstaff-fight Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Eodwine, Harreld, Thornden, Garstan, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir--> NOGROD

Sword fight Crabannan, Dan, Eodwine, Degas, Garstan, Stigend, Aethelstan, Erbrand, Balvir, Matrim--> GWATHAGOR

Dancing

Riddles Dan, Eodwine, Javan, Degas, Wilcred


The pebble-throwing wasn't too long Lommy! It was great fun!

Form: I'll write an answer but then I need to take Stigend out of the situation as he will be attending the next game... and really his son performed well... Sorry. I was too busy the last days and the game moved forwards much quicker I anticipated... But we'll make that discussion another day.

[Nogrod]

Btw. I see there are 11 participants in the quarterstaff-fight. Could we get one more? I can always use the NPC's but it would be more fun if one more actual character is involved.

Any volunteers? :)


Also, if you think you have something to say about your characters skills in either the sack-fight (requires agility, balance and eye for the situation more than strength) or the quarterstaff-fight I'd like to hear that. I'm going to resolve the outcomes with dices but I will use some light multipliers in accordance with the presumed skills of the participants.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Feel free to include Degas. He'd be good at quarterstaffs. His strength, however, would be more in agility than in brute force, so whether or not he'd win would depend on the size and speed of his opponent: if somebody stronger than him gets in a good shot, it'll slow Degas down.

[littlemanpoet]

Shall we make the spear throwing competition a matter of distance, accuracy, or a mix of both?

[Folwren]

At our weekly tournament at camp this summer, Tommy, the one in charge of the javelin throwing, had both distance and accuracy. What he did was, each of us got three javelins, I think - either three or five - and we got to throw them as far as we could. And then, after that, we got three javelins again and we had to throw at a target that was marked on the ground. So there were two rounds, one for distance and one for accuracy.

[littlemanpoet]

Okay, we'll do 2 competitions, one for distance and one for accuracy.

Here are the contestants: Erbrand, Crabannan, Stigend, Dan, Harreld, Thornden, Osmund, Aethelstan, Balvir, Degas

I have ideas about these various characters already. Erbrand has good hand/eye coordination or he wouldn't be a trapper. Same goes for Stigend in carpentry. Harreld too as a smith. The rest excepting Dan can lay claim to marksmanship. So much for accuracy. As for distance, Erbrand and Harreld are no doubt the two strongest in camp, and will be favored.

If you have anything you want to add or revise in regard to this, let me know soon. I'll be writing this tonight or tomorrow morning.

[Nogrod]

It looks good lmp.

It would be easy to see the rest (apart from Erbrand and Harreld) having relatively similar strength so they would stand on about the same footing before the dice is rolled.

Go on with it lmp. I try to write something for the meeting of Náin, Garstan and Stigend soonish.

[Gwathagor]

I have ideas about these various characters already. Erbrand has good hand/eye coordination or he wouldn't be a trapper. Same goes for Stigend in carpentry. Harreld too as a smith. The rest excepting Dan can lay claim to marksmanship. So much for accuracy. As for distance, Erbrand and Harreld are no doubt the two strongest in camp, and will be favored.


You forgot to mention that Crabannan is JUST PLAIN AWESOME with weapons of all kinds!!! When it comes to fighting, he is the boss. :cool:

[Groin Redbeard]

You forgot to mention that Crabannan is JUST PLAIN AWESOME with weapons of all kinds!!! When it comes to fighting, he is the boss. :cool:

Yes, you have to take in the experience of the individual players. Erbrand is unfamiliar with a spear, and while it might not take much to get the gist of things, he would certainly be at a disadvantage with the more experienced people like Thornden or Crabannan.

[Nogrod]

Crabannan is JUST PLAIN AWESOME with weapons of all kinds!!! When it comes to fighting, he is the boss. :cool:I think Thornden would be as well... like lord Eodwine... and maybe some of the NPC-soldiers as well... :D

Adding my two cents to the relative status of people attending: Stigend would not be too bad as he has been in the military for a couple of years in his youth and sure knows how to throw a spear, but neither is he an expert on it as it was a long time ago.