Tears of Mirrormere Discussion Thread [Archive] - Page 3

Legate of Amon Lanc

08-19-2009, 02:01 PM

Hm... I'm the type to pick up when everything seems hopeless. If you leave, Groin, and others want to continue, chances are, I'll become involved again. It's my way, unfortunately. I should be faithful even if you stay. I WILL be faithful if you decide to stay. Why don't you stick about until this game ends? I'll put extra effort into it and maybe we can finish it in a month. *wry, dry, humorless smile*

-- Foley

Well, somewhat this resounds with me. I would really like to see Groin remaining here, especially as he is a large part of this RPG. Certainly anyway, I think this game deserves finishing. (I spoke already on that matter to Groin in a PM, too.)
And like many others, I have been busy during the summer, but I am on and ready and from now on, I should be around - so I guess I will post soon too.

Kitanna

08-19-2009, 02:18 PM

I'm far behind on reading this, but I'd like to see this through until the end. I'm not returning to university so papers and classes won't be taking up all my time.

Thinlómien

08-20-2009, 04:10 AM

I've been talking with Groin about the future of the RPG and I'll inform you all when we reach a conclusion. But the game is continuing in any case, and in any case I think we could try to finish this somewhere in near future (I'm not hopeful like Foley and say a month*, I say "before Christmas, hopefully nearer October than January").

*although we could try to play this so far in a month that Groin gets rid of his characters, and then we could finish without him in the next 1-3 months...?

Legate of Amon Lanc

08-20-2009, 11:49 AM

Okay, as for posting: I don't know right now, or at least do not have any special inspiration, of what to post for my characters. I think I would mainly prefer to get some general idea on which direction we are taking, in other words, for me personally it would be best to see the battle enclosed (unless something else significant is supposed to happen) and THEN I would post. Onli is not taking part in the battle anyway, I will probably let him encounter Náli in the aftermath. Óin was in the battle, but I can either just post some "flashback" post on how he felt about the battle (he had no special encounter there), or see above - maybe if you had any special plans for the battle yet, I could get him involved (but I would need to know first what is to happen). Similarly with Lóni. So what is it - are we retreating, or doing some more stuff, or what? Or then, like I said, I need not to post for any of these guys in the battle anymore at all (there will be other battles following anyway) and I can just start posting for them after the battle is finished.

Groin Redbeard

08-21-2009, 03:41 PM

I have received lots of PMs from ya'll, some telling me goodbye and some asking me to stay. The reason for my leaving is because of a school course that I want to undertake this year, a course that take lots of my time. So instead of just disappearing and leave ya'll waiting I wanted to slip out. However that's not the case.

Legate and Lommy both PMed me the other day and asked me to reconsider leaving. Legate pointed out that I haven't undertaken my studies yet so I don't know how much time it will take of mine, so therefore I might be overreacting. I've stopped and thought about it and I agree. Therefore, I will wait until I actually begin my studying before I make a decision to stay or leave.

My studying will begin on Monday and I will have the answer by the end of that first week. Nevertheless, if I decide to stay I suspect that my studies will reduce my time with this RPG and the 'Downs. However, I will get one more post up if I decide to leave.:)

I know I sound like a hypocritical jerk by saying all this. Thanks for all your good wishes and concern, I really didn't expect this reaction.

Thinlómien

08-24-2009, 01:30 PM

Looking forward to see how it goes, Groin. :)

Legate - I think the battle will be finished now. When Groin posts next, he may do it. Or, if he prefers, I can edit an ending to it after my post for Ori (in case I post before him, like I hope). So anyone wishing to still smash some orc skulls or do heroic deeds, the floor is yours, but not for long (less than a week?).

I will try to get a post up soon, I just forgot I was supposed to make one. :rolleyes:

Thinlómien

08-26-2009, 03:24 PM

Groin, if you're writing before Monday, please close the battle. I don't need to write for Ori, there's not much to say about him. But if you haven't written by then (you don't have to! :)) I will close the battle by writing from Ori's perspective sometime early next week...

Gwathagor

08-28-2009, 01:37 PM

Legate and Lommy both PMed me the other day and asked me to reconsider leaving. Legate pointed out that I haven't undertaken my studies yet so I don't know how much time it will take of mine, so therefore I might be overreacting. I've stopped and thought about it and I agree. Therefore, I will wait until I actually begin my studying before I make a decision to stay or leave.

Good call, chief. Besides, you'll need something to do for fun on the weekends. Speaking from experience, I had no trouble balancing the Barrow-Downs with undergraduate studies, and I went to Wheaton College in IL, which is a relatively difficult school. You'll be fine.

Folwren

08-29-2009, 08:48 PM

Bummer, I was in the making of a post to go before your most recent one, Groin, but ran out of time. I think I'll go ahead and finish it and post it here so that someone can post it in it's proper place on the thread (the poster before you - I don't recall - was it another of your posts?)

I'll do that tomorrow.

-- Foley

Groin Redbeard

08-30-2009, 04:30 PM

I'll delete my post, Folwren. When you put yours back in I'll post mine again.:)

By the way, I will be able to write a day a week on the Downs (we get a day off of studies each Sunday). Every week I'll come on and check on how things are going.

Also, so that I will not be an anchor to this RPG, my characters are open to be used if any of your characters come into play with mine.

Legate of Amon Lanc

08-31-2009, 02:15 AM

I think that sounds pretty good, Groin. :) Good luck to your studies, then, and we will try (surely all of us, now wouldn't we, people? ;) ) to hold the standards and keep giving you something good to read when you come.
*starts warming up the engines*

Kitanna

09-01-2009, 08:48 PM

I read a bit of Groin's last post, mmm such good stuff. I was gonna put up a save (actually did and then deleted it)but instead I'll just do a quick Iari post that deals with her reaction to Keni's death. My plan is to do so tomorrow.

Gwathagor

09-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Could someone in charge tell me what Frar should be doing currently? I want to start writing again.

Folwren

09-02-2009, 09:26 PM

I'm not in charge, but I think I can tell you what he should be doing. If Frar is someone who can fight, he should be coming in, exhausted or wounded or something, from the first battle, which the dwarves just won by a narrow margin.

If you read Groin's latest post, you'll pretty much know where to start up again.

-- Foley

Gwathagor

09-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Will do.

Folwren

09-04-2009, 01:22 PM

I'll be gone this weekend. I wanted to write a post for Kenan today, but was too busy. I'll write Monday. Maybe by the, Kitanna will have finished her post, which will be perfect for me.

-- Folwren

Legate of Amon Lanc

09-04-2009, 03:52 PM

I guess I will also throw something in during the weekend. It's time for my characters to start appearing in their places again. :)

Legate of Amon Lanc

09-06-2009, 03:48 PM

All right, I have written something for Lóni now. Groin, whenever you are around, you can add some kind of response to my post - either from Nisa or even from Náli, if you want him to wake up. It can be just something simple, or whatever you choose. I am also planning to throw Onli into the mess, returning a bit late to his place by Náli's side, so you could even use him. So, if you don't want to reply to Lóni, you can write that Nisa or Náli (if you make him awaken) could see Onli emerging behind Lóni's shoulder, and they can make some comments as to what they feel about Onli's abandoning of his duty. Or you can leave it for me to do later.

Óin is going to wander somewhere in the corridors after briefly seeing Trór, we may not even need to write about that in particular. If somebody feels like initiating a dialogue with him or something, you may.

Groin Redbeard

09-06-2009, 05:00 PM

Great job Legate! I'm writing for all three of my characters today, but will probably post for only one (possibly two now that Loni is set up for a conversation;)). I won't get anything posted today; however, the post will be finished and posted tomorrow morning sharp.

Also, for those who are wondering how the general atmosphere of the colony is, it would probably be anxiety. The battle was a draw (this will be made clear in my next post) won only by Oin's slaying of the Orc Chieftain. The Orcs are mining into the mountain so the Dwarf warriors are expecting the next fight to be in the First Hall (not to say that that is the case).

Remember, Balin still needs to be buried (probably informal--a warriors death) and a certain something still needs to be handed off (this will be revealed what that is in my next post:)). Plus the BALROG!:eek: still needs to make his entrance.

Thinlómien

09-07-2009, 03:53 AM

Mmh sorry for being away, my Uni just started last week so it was a mess. I should be able to be around more now. *needs to write for Ori and talk with Groin about the general storyline* Anyway, I'm glad to see people are active and things are progressing. If you need filling in on what's happened lately or something, just PM me and ask - and I'll be answering questions on this thread too, especially at the times Groin's going to be away. So let's just keep this great RPG going and finish it some day... :D

Kitanna

09-07-2009, 06:46 AM

I finished my save, which took a few extra days to do, but it's up now and Iari can be more active these days.

Thinlómien

09-21-2009, 04:17 AM

Sorry for having been inactive, but I've just been busy. Expect me to move the plot onwards in a few days' time. :)

Thinlómien

09-27-2009, 02:41 PM

Rejoice people! I will finally post something tonight! :)

We do need Groin to move on a bit more though, because there's something he wanted to do that has to be done before leaving the settlement and fleeing.

We're all going to die soon... mwa ha ha!

Folwren

09-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Hm...Don't move on yet. I mean to post for Kénan first. Soon.

-- Foley

Thinlómien

09-28-2009, 11:16 AM

Ok, no problem - I don't think we're ever going to move on too fast. :rolleyes:;):)

Groin Redbeard

09-30-2009, 11:44 AM

I am finally back. Studying is hectic right now and I have just begun college admissions. DO NOT WAIT FOR ME TO MOVE ON! You have permission to use my characters.

A few quick thoughts that I thought of inserting in my post. Tror still has the book of Marzubul. Gandalf said that there were many hands of writing in the book but Ori's was the only one he could make out. Tror will write in it for a little bit and will hand it off to Ori soon.

Looking forward to your post Foley! Lommy, your post was very long and equally enjoyable.:) Legate, you can have the last word with Oin before either Frar or Ori reaches Tror.

Legate of Amon Lanc

10-10-2009, 12:55 PM

Groin Redbeard

10-11-2009, 03:21 PM

I have posted for Óin, and I made both Ori and Frár approaching (I hope it's okay with you, Lommy and Gwath). It probably does not matter who of them gets to speak first :) You can probably post as you see fit. Nice post, Legate. My studies are lightening up for me now and I will be able to post more now, especially now that things are becoming exciting. Now that the colony is stuck in Khazad-dum for the rest of the RPG the story should flow along nicely.

Gwath, Lommy, since both of y'all's characters need to talk to Tror, how about doing a post together?:) I'll start a post for Tror addressing either Frar or Ori.

Thinlómien

10-12-2009, 04:27 AM

Gwath, Lommy, since both of y'all's characters need to talk to Tror, how about doing a post together?:) I'll start a post for Tror addressing either Frar or Ori.Sounds good, but if it starts to lag due to people not having time, let's cut it and continue with individual posts. :) When you're writing the beginning, please take into account that Ori would bring Vigdis with him so that Trór could hear the news in at least as original form as he did.

It's nice to see you back, Groin. :) Do whatever you will with the Book of Mazarbûl, except that I think Ori was the one to write about Balin's death - unless I'm mistaken (can't check now because I don't have a solid no missing pages LotR here).

Groin Redbeard

10-12-2009, 06:25 AM

It's nice to see you back, Groin. :) Do whatever you will with the Book of Mazarbûl, except that I think Ori was the one to write about Balin's death - unless I'm mistaken (can't check now because I don't have a solid no missing pages LotR here).I'll PM you about that.:)

Folwren

10-12-2009, 11:26 AM

Augh! :eek: I've FINALLY posted! I am SO sorry!

I will PM Kitanna and let her know. I think she and I want to get this little drama dealt with before moving on, because it really is pivotal in our characters' development. I am really, really sorry. I know I for one will try extra super hard to keep my part moving, at least until this crucial part for me is over. School is lightening up, so that helps.

-- Foley

Thinlómien

10-13-2009, 06:01 AM

Cool down, Foley, as long as people are not losing interest because of it, slow speed is ok. Your post was good.

I PMed Kath (who hasn't ever written for her characters) and she said I may kill them off. So, actually, if anyone wants to write a few people die, you can use Hepti and Svior (and if no one else does it, I will).

I may try to contact our other disappeared writers but not sure if that'll help...

Kitanna

10-13-2009, 10:29 AM

I'm gonna put up a save and then if everyone wants to move on I'll have a spot saved to answer Folwren's last post. I'll probably fill the save later this week, Saturday would be the latest I'd fill in my save.

Groin Redbeard

10-13-2009, 08:36 PM

Sounds good, but if it starts to lag due to people not having time, let's cut it and continue with individual posts. :) When you're writing the beginning, please take into account that Ori would bring Vigdis with him so that Trór could hear the news in at least as original form as he did.I'll get a post started right away.

Thinlómien

10-19-2009, 05:28 AM

In case somebody's worried that nothing is happening, that's not true, we're writing a PM post to cope with the situation... and everybody may post meanwhile of course. :)

I'm also wondering whether I should PM spam disappeared people (again)...

Groin Redbeard

11-01-2009, 09:25 AM

I have posted the co-op post! Thank you to Lommy, Legate, and Gwath for participating in it.:)

Everyone can start posting for their character's thoughts. Things might get a little disorganized with all the wounded so Tror might need to appoint a new officer. Remember, the Balrog is coming, but the masses don't know it.;)

Thinlómien

11-19-2009, 04:51 PM

So it's up to me, Legate or Gwath to get the colony on the move?

I will write more for Ori once I have time - I'm definitely going to make him write to the book soon since he's writing about "yesterday" - but I felt I couldn't make the Book of Mazarbûl justice when I'm slightly tired and have little time before I have to go to sleep.

Everybody, feel free to post for your characters. :)

Thinlómien

12-18-2009, 06:57 AM

It's been very quiet for a month and I'm not going to be around much during the holidays. So let's say I will be back in mid-January to kick some action into this RPG. :D Until then, Merry Christmas everybody and feel free to either have a pause from this RPG or surprise me with a flood of action. ;)

Thinlómien

03-19-2010, 07:15 AM

Hi people!

My busy period ended up being longer than I expected. Anyway, I'm back to life now, and I DEFINITELY want this RPG to continue.

So, over the next week or so, I will go through info from LotR and me and Groin's old plans and constitute a sort of storyline for this game, and I shall keep it short. I can post it (excluding possible surprise elements ;)) so you'll get a clearer idea of what will happen soon. Anyway, I'd love to get this RPG beautifully finished by summer, but as that seems utopistic, my realistic schedule is at the latest by winter. But I will this time make sure we are proceeding at a regular speed and that we can really finish this (I will finish this alone if needs be).

Then I will write a post to get us moving, and by moving I mean really moving.

We need to make some arrangements though, since Groin seems to have left the 'downs without telling me anything personally or making any wishes about the future of this RPG and his characters. :( I will take over Trór, and do my best to write him in Groin's spirit. Legate, would you like to take Náli and take care of him as either a proper character or a carry-along one? If someone's interest in writing Nîsa, be my guest.

**GROIN IF YOU SEE THIS AND ARE COMING BACK AFTER ALL OR HAVE AN OPINION ON SOMETHING, PLEASE PM ME**

Of course, if Groin comes back, I'm willing to give up my sovereignity on this RPG and share leadership with him once again and give him his characters back (provided they're still alive).

I will also PM the inactive writers with the faint hope someone might come back.

Those whom I count on to come back and write are Legate, Foley, Kitanna, Durelin, Dimturiel and possibly Gwathagor.

Anyone out there for giving me a pleasant surprise by reappearing or an unpleasant one by saying my assumption of their continued participation is wrong?

Anyone posting some signs of life on this thread now or at least when I post again is very welcome to do so. :D Also all kind of suggestions/wishes are very welcome. I'm not planning to run this RPG as a dictator...

Lastly, if you know people who would be interested to write in an RPG or especially in this one, please invite them to join our diminished party. I can always make a short summary of what's happened this far and in this kind of RPG, it is absolutely no problem to introduce new characters in the middle of everything, because there are definitely far more Dwarves around than the characters we've written for this far. (This goes for old writers too - if you feel like taking new characters, feel free to do so.)

And this invitation also goes for all you stalkers out there. Don't hesitate. We need life here.

Mnemosyne

03-19-2010, 09:14 AM

*stalks*

Kitanna

03-19-2010, 01:20 PM

I'll just confirm and say I'm ready to add and post once we get moving again.

Durelin

03-19-2010, 06:27 PM

I am around, but fluctuating in busy-ness and all that. I have glanced at this RP occasionally for months, but obviously never taken even a step further. Fail.

I will be happy to get this going again, even though I dread killing my characters. ;) Ah well, I can always bring them back in some other form...

Yay Lommy! Let me know what kind of help you need, and I will do my best to provide it (obviously posting is in order, but let me know what I can do planning-wise and whatever else).

The RP forums in general are pretty quiet, but I'll see if I can prod anyone into joining us for the remainder.

Thinlómien

03-20-2010, 03:19 AM

Nice to see some activity. I'll try to get this moving soon (within a week) and I'll tell you guys if I need help. :)

Mnemo, if you've ever wanted to create (or adopt) a cute little Dwarf and DESTROY him/her, here's your chance. ;)

Legate of Amon Lanc

03-20-2010, 09:52 AM

Good to see this brought back to life :) I have already told Lommy that it's no problem for me to take Náli, after all, he's Lóni's brother and I have even sort-of posted for his actions partially at some point.

So definitely looking forward to future plans... and I will also re-read the thread a bit to refresh my memory about my characters' whereabouts and situation.

Mnemosyne

03-20-2010, 10:08 AM

Mnemo, if you've ever wanted to create (or adopt) a cute little Dwarf and DESTROY him/her, here's your chance. ;)

Truth be told, that's been one of my long fantasies with hobbits (writing the destruction of the Shire = so sad but so much evil authorial fun!) but I'll take Dwarves in a pinch. I'll need to look over everything, obviously... I've had some Dwarf OCs before but they're always a touch harder for me to come up with (especially suitable names!). I may be willing to adopt.

Folwren

03-25-2010, 07:13 AM

Wow, people have actually been posting on this.

I've been really busy lately and my business hasn't really ended.....it's just slacked off for spring break. I can attempt to post sometime, but I can't promise you anything. But I'm glad to see that people are still interested.

-- Foley

Dimturiel

04-02-2010, 12:06 PM

Honestly, with the way I treated this game, first leaving without notice, then coming back and promising never to leave unanounced again, then dissapearing yet again:rolleyes: also without notice and for almost a year, I did not much dare to show my face in here. Therefore I am really flattered that Lommy still counts me to continue with this. Thank you very much, I really appreciate it, especially as I know I don't actually deserve it.

On another note, I promise to find time to read through the RPG and start posting again. Hopefully, I'll manage to keep my word this time.

Thinlómien

04-05-2010, 03:39 PM

No problem, Dim, I think all of us have faded every now and then. :rolleyes: :) And me right now, I have not had the time to pick up LotR and me&Groin's notes... but I shall do that tomorrow (really) because I just finished my schoolwork so I'll have nothing more important to do. :D

Thinlómien

04-06-2010, 06:55 AM

Okay, folks, I'm about to post.

The colony will be evacuated, but a considerable number of warriors will stay by the gates* and keep Orcs at bay for a while longer, and keep watch on the movement of the Bane. I was thinking Trór himself would actually stay. If you have warrior characters, they may stay as well, but most of the colony would probably move to the inner parts of Moria to be safe. I was thinking Náli would probably be Trór's "steward" there.

After we have been evacuated, the next big thing is a series of battles when the Orcs flood over. I think this would be happening within a week (game time). They take the Bridge and the second hall, Náli, Lóni and Frár among others will die.

Then we'll flee to the western gate and try to get out of Moria, but too late! The watcher in the water is blocking the way out and the survivors flee back to the eastern parts** and die in the final battle in the Chamber of Mazarbul

*because we have this far ignored/forgotten the fact that in LotR Ori writes in the book of Mazarbul that they may yet hold the gates for long.

**need to come up why.

So, all in all, very cheerful, isn't it? ;)

I'll give you posting directions once I've posted and got this moving again.

Mnemo, if you want to adopt a Dwarf, there's Kath's Hepti (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=574236&postcount=98)& Svior (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=574234&postcount=97). She never wrote anything for either of them and said she's not coming back. You could also consider Groin's Nîsa (http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/showpost.php?p=572076&postcount=11) (scroll down the linked page). If you'd prefer somebody else, I can tell you if they're available once I've (probably in vain) PMed all the others for one last time.

I'm not sure if I can finish my post before I leave for work, but if not, I'll post it once I come back home (after also seeing my friends, so I think it would be technically tomorrow my time, maybe some eight hours from now).

Legate of Amon Lanc

04-06-2010, 07:33 AM

Nice outline, Lommy. I think that might give us a bit more of a punch to go on. :)

If you have warrior characters, they may stay as well, but most of the colony would probably move to the inner parts of Moria to be safe. I was thinking Náli would probably be Trór's "steward" there.
Sounds good to me. Obviously, my good old Lóni and Náli are staying (in order to be there to die when the time comes ;) )

*because we have this far ignored/forgotten the fact that in LotR Ori writes in the book of Mazarbul that they may yet hold the gates for long.
Curious question: Didn't he actually write that they could hold them for long, "IF..."? In such a case, we might also include some interesting "if" which goes wrong in the end and so the Orcs, as a result, break through.

**need to come up why.
I think that's quite clear why - there is the lake (at this time even larger than at the time of the Fellowship's passage!) and the Watcher. Dwarves probably can't swim very well (if at all), and even if they could, you have children there. There is no way to get past the lake* for a band of refugees, and the only chance is therefore - what? Perhaps false hope that the warriors have been succesful to hold the gates, or that they have weakened the Orcs enough so that there is a way to defeat them - or maybe a hope that they have spread all over Moria to loot and there will be a chance to breach through their scattered forces to the East Gate and out on that end. The Watcher, from the brief encounter, in the Dwarves' minds gets a terrifying undefeatable quality, perhaps equalled with that of the Balrog, so encountering the Orcs is a preferrable option for them (also taking to account that people do not need to behave so rationally under such circumstances - especially taking to account that Óin, the likely leader of the refugee group, just became eaten in a rather unexpected encounter).

*I guess portraying this will be initially "my job", as Óin is the one whose case becomes the exemplary eating (resp. being eaten). I am looking forward to that and I am resolute in taking this as my responsibility and portraying this scene clearly enough so that it becomes obvious that there is no way to the West for the Dwarves. But that's still a long way ahead, of course :)

Thinlómien

04-06-2010, 04:11 PM

Questions or amendments?

The Hall of Hundred Pillars is a place I just invented. It would be situated somewhere rather middle in Moria, but less than a day's march from the east gates.

Basically, most of the professional warriors will stay at the gates with Trór, while the seasoned non-soldier warriors would be serving as a sort of militia and protecting the civilians (who are not supposed to be in any danger as long as the gates hold). I haven't decided yet who's to command this "militia", probably Lóni, Óin, Ori or this commander Brambor (who is a random NPC). Any suggestions?

And as for the posting guidelines, there's not much to say - just write what your characters think and do during the three hours. :)

PS. I was thinking that some of Trór's warriors would be assisting the evacuation by carrying the wounded who can't walk themselves. This would be told to anybody at the "hall of healing" (or wherever the wounded are) by the healers, as soon as the head of healers (whoever s/he is) is notified about this...

Legate of Amon Lanc

04-07-2010, 02:39 PM

Basically, most of the professional warriors will stay at the gates with Trór, while the seasoned non-soldier warriors would be serving as a sort of militia and protecting the civilians (who are not supposed to be in any danger as long as the gates hold). I haven't decided yet who's to command this "militia", probably Lóni, Óin, Ori or this commander Brambor (who is a random NPC). Any suggestions?
Not Lóni, in any case. Lóni is supposed to stay close to the eastern end and die ;) And Óin will at least not wish to accept that post eagerly - he is a "scout", after all. I think Óin might sort-of have an important role, but he probably shouldn't have a role such as this, as he would be more into the logistics-part of the move.

PS. I was thinking that some of Trór's warriors would be assisting the evacuation by carrying the wounded who can't walk themselves. This would be told to anybody at the "hall of healing" (or wherever the wounded are) by the healers, as soon as the head of healers (whoever s/he is) is notified about this...

The wounded are in the First Hall (you can check that on the previous page). I don't know who's in charge, Nisa might have an important word there, but not sure.

I am probably going to write something now, even if it was to be short. Btw, rereading about my characters, it's quite interesting. I suggest everybody to do that if you need a kick to make you again interested in the game :)

Legate of Amon Lanc

04-07-2010, 03:56 PM

Okay, so I have posted - and looks like I even managed to keep up with my (in)famous definition of "short"! ;) So for all you others, folks... go ahead and post something too, don't be shy and don't hold yourselves back! :) It's fun once you get back to it!

Dimturiel

04-08-2010, 12:31 PM

My post is up. It was a bit awkward at first but I managed to get in the mood quite quickly:). Let me know if there is anything that needs to be altered in any way.

piosenniel

04-17-2010, 03:22 PM

Just to let you know: :)

Eorl of Rohan is hosting a new RPG, Homeward Bound (http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=16438). The Discussion Thread is up for your perusal at present and will open soon to take on players.

~*~ Pio

Thinlómien

04-21-2010, 01:17 AM

Good to see people post (and make good posts). :) Dim, nothing needs to be altered in your post. I will try to come up with a post for either of my characters before Monday!

Thinlómien

06-08-2010, 05:04 AM

Hi and sorry for such a lousy attempt to revive the RPG,

my spring has just been incredibly busy and now I'll soon be off for a five-week trip abroad and after that my life will be quite hectic until mid-August. After that I should be able to start afresh kicking this RPG onwards as my autumn will be less busy than my spring has been (somebody whom I've spent a lot of time with during the past year will not be in Finland :( so I will have lots of new extra time in my hands).

So, hope you people are still here and interested in August/September... if you're enthusiastic totally feel free to write during the summer too (that would be great) but I'm just warning you I won't be here to drag the storyline forwards... :)

Kitanna

06-28-2010, 05:15 PM

Is the plan still to try and finish this up come August? I'm hoping so since I would like to see this wonderful RPG finished.

Durelin

07-19-2010, 06:20 PM

I am all up for that. I love the characters involved here. Our problem right now is that our amount of interaction is limited, I think...so it's just a lot of 'moving things forward' I guess? Anyway, if someone wants to post and wants to bump into my characters in the hustle and bustle to get ready for the move feel free, I promise I'll respond as promptly as possible!

Thinlómien

07-25-2010, 10:44 AM

Good to hear people are still interested in this RPG!

Like I said before, I'm ridiculously busy until mid/late August, so I won't be around to post and most of the important characters (important for the main storyline, that is) are under my control for now and I'm also the only one who (almost ;)) knows what's going to happen so obviously no drastic moves until I get back (unless you want to improvise! :D)

So, I say, people are free to post their characters current thoughts and doings now and bump into each others' characters and have fun, but once I get back, I'll move the time and events forwards a bit (let's discuss it more then) and we do our best to finish the whole RPG by Christmas (that shouldn't be too ambitious but just ambitious enough!)

Hope this sounds good. :)

piosenniel

02-07-2011, 09:49 AM

This RPG started in November of 2008. The last post to it was April 2010. Last Post to the discussion thread was July 2010 when it was proposed that the game be wrapped up by Christmas of 2010.

It looks as if the players are no longer interested in finishing the game. So, I'd like to move this RPG to Elvenhome at the end of this week. Once it's moved to Elvenhome, players can always request that it be sent back to the Shire or Rohan to be finished.

Any thoughts on this?

~*~ Pio

Thinlómien

02-07-2011, 01:48 PM

I feel rather bad, because this is my game and I really wanted to see it finished, and still want to. Still it somehow took me half a year to get around to see this thread after I had promised I'd look at the storyline and start active posting soon. :(

If you people out there still want to continue, please speak up. I'm all for wrapping this up, but obviously not if everybody else has (understandably) lost interest in the game.

(I really feel bad about letting RL and various other stuff eat me. Like I keep telling myself, RPGs really don't take SO much time, you just keep thinking they do and avoiding them on that basis.)

I'm now going to student exchange, so next 2-3 weeks will be really busy for me, but once I'm settled in Prague I think I'd have time to do this (after all, it's a foreign city so I won't have work or as much social life, haha) and wrap this up by... start of summer holidays?

Legate's been reminding me about this RPG about once per month so I think he'd still be in (he's currently on holiday so he isn't reading this but I think I can speak for him). I would give this game one more last chance.

But Foley? Dury? Kit? Dim? Do you still have any interest in the game and do you think a summer deadline would work? And I won't be offended if you say no, I'd just like to hear from people before this thread is closed (or continued). :)

PS. I remember when all writers kept dropping out when going to Uni and I was wondering why can they suddenly be so busy and now I totally understand. :rolleyes:

Thinlómien

02-07-2011, 02:40 PM

PS. All players in this RPG, please see this thread:

http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=5667&page=3

We are discussing the future of BD RPGs. :)

PPS. On the thread linked above, I suggest longer RPGs be given weekly schedules and the game owner make them known (at least roughly) to the players. If you guys still want to continue and can commit to writing at least once per week (exceptions allowed of course ;)), I would definitely make a week-by-week (or a fortnight-by-fortnight given the amount of delightful dialogue on this thread) schedule for this and keep to it.