what is your favorite race?

[Tenduriel]

i think i'd like to be Human. nothing too complicated. it's just: I don't like the idea of fighting with a bow and arrows like the elves prefer to do, although it certainly is a little safer than swinging around with a huge and enormously heavy sword smilies/biggrin.gif. but enough about the weapons (you could of course check out this (http://64.4.22.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=NL&lah=48c94646712353f6825151b7a8932156&lat=1044819181&hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fforum%2ebarrowdowns%2ecom %2fcgi%2dbin%2fultimatebb%2ecg i%3fubb%3dget_topic%26f%3d2%26t%3d002069)).
are there really some straaaange people out there that would like to be an Orc or even a Troll? let me know!

[Tenduriel]

okay, that link didn't word out the way i planned. next atempt: this (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001737). there.

navaer!

[LePetitChoux]

Hi. A rather late welcome to the Downs! from me, and also, a piece of golden advice.
If you want to ask a question that sounds like it might have been asked before on a 3 year old Tolkien forum, I'd advise you to use the SEARCH (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=search), as this may prevent you from getting the mods/other members annoyed, with repeat topics, which this one is. So, unless you really love the skwerl pictures, and having "This repeat thread is closed" at the end of your threads, USE THE FORCE OF SEARCH! smilies/biggrin.gif
~LePetitChoux, always ready to save the day, we're junior swamp scouts, hurray hurray hurray!

[Tenduriel]

well thanx, i'll keep it in mind!

[LePetitChoux]

No problem... smilies/smile.gif

[Reyna Evergreen]

I'd have to twist the elvish race for me...

On Tenduriel's side, I don't like using a bow and arrows, but I prefer swords. An elf because they are wise, agile, and ready for anything, even death. Qualities to be admired. Just a sword...guess I'd be the oddball of the race, huh? smilies/wink.gif

[elven maiden Earwen]

elves definity love the bow and arrow and they are 100% cool smilies/cool.gif

[Cibbwin]

I like the halflings and the dwarves. I always love roleplaying a halfling's carefree personality with a dwarves' battle prowess.

[Inderjit Sanghera]

Each Elven 'race' was assocaited with a weapon.

Vanyar=Spears
Noldor=Swords
Teliri=Bow
Nandor=Axe

[Túrin Turambar]

I think Numenoreans are the best race because they're soooo cool!!

[ February 10, 2003: Message edited by: Túrin Turambar ]

[the guy who be short]

id say the dwarves. reason 1) i am very short. other reasons:
i luv their history. such as the battle of azanulbizar, and even further back, their making by aule. and i like the fact that they could not be...um...ive forgotten. something like they could not be controlled by their dwarven rings, or sumthing

[Krumtakh the Obtuse]

My favorite races are hobbits and elves. The elves are immortal and all that, but I think I'd rather be a hobbit. I probably wouldn't have to master a weapon, except maybe for throwing stones. smilies/wink.gif And hobbits like to eat, smoke pipe weed, drink, and eat. Not a miserable way of life if you ask me. smilies/cool.gif :P

[Vardamar]

I like the race of men best, because the while the gift of Eru to the elves might be nice, there development will peter out after a while. On the othe hand, the gift to men keeps us advancing.

[doug*platypus]

My favourite race in Arda is the Mount Gundabad 5 League Uphill Challenge. The terrain is tricky, the air is thin, and the fact that both Orcs and Dwarves enter the race always makes for an interesting event, and a few fun-filled days afterwards.

[Tenduriel]

doug*platypus, i do not know you yet, but for some reason i get the impression that your understanding of English is... somewhat strange... (or is it me) smilies/biggrin.gif

still, i like the idea of a race (as in racing) between dwarfs and orcs!

[eleanor_niphredil]

no, elves and dwarves. think of all the cheating that would go on on the dwarf side!

[Tenduriel]

and what about men, if they really are so "easily currupted"? it could be a night to remember hehe. or an era to remember: i don't think dwarfs would give up the battle. ever...

[Cherie Centaur]

Dwarves cheating? Not Gimli's kin, but maybe Mim's. Anyway, I'm with the crowd in saying that the race of men is cool (elves are tooperfect, man Legolas never gets even a leaf in his hair) but centaur are destined to rule the Earth!!!!! smilies/wink.gif

[small]

personally i like the hobbitts!! anythin that small has to be good! ( tho im under 5foot, so i may b biased!!) smilies/smile.gif

[the witch king]

Has to be a Numenorean, one of the kings men and if not a black Numenoraen! coz im evil! Then again a Nazgul would be good or a Balrog!

[Tenduriel]

still no Orc or Troll lovers? suprises me...

[Sindae]

well orcs and trolls keep killing themselves, who would like to be one then???
MY race would be the race of men. My favourite characters are men: aragorn, boromir, faramir, éowyn, éomer, and so on....and they fight with swords. i LOVE swords!!!

[Nuinheledien]

My favourite race is Elves. I love the fact that they are so wise and beautiful, and id quite like fighting with a bow.
I don't think id be much use with a sword! smilies/cool.gif

[RiderOfRohan]

First, Cherie Centaur, elves are not perfect. The Noldor kin slaying is a flashing red light about that. My fave would have to be either Miair (SP?) smilies/cool.gif or a Balrog. smilies/evil.gif Pretty cool S--t. smilies/evil.gif

[Duncariel]

elves are too perfect, man Legolas never gets even a leaf in his hairNo, actually, he does, but that's beside the point. The kinslaying was a major mistake, and the Noldor payed for it. Elves are still the best race though. Men are weak. MWA HA HA HAHA!!!!

[the mortal elf]

My favorite race is definitely that of the dwarves. They're awesome, and I love almost all of their history. *puts a big smudge of white-out over any account of Mim* I especially like the way they were created. I don't like all the elves, (particularly Feanor and co.) but the Teleri are pretty cool. Also, in a complete contradiction of my favoritism towards dwarves, I love the ents! Boy, am I messed up. smilies/rolleyes.gif

[elven maiden Earwen]

i love elves. hey but hobbits are cool to. smilies/biggrin.gif

[wass_up666]

dude and dedetts
u r alllllll worng
elves r the best
and i m the best elf in the whole of middle earth and universe
lol


beat that u scums
(lol only fiddin m8!!)

[Estelyn Telcontar]

http://www.barrowdowns.com/images/skwerlz06.jpg

PS - please check your PMs, wass_up666.

[ February 21, 2003: Message edited by: Estelyn Telcontar ]

[Meela]

if ive already posted, sorry. i didnt see myself though

im sticking to human. although i would like to do the Valar thing. or be an elf of lothlorien, although they never smile and are waaaay too stuffy for their own good

[Tenduriel]

well, I haven't checked the books, but I remember one elf of Lothlorien smile, when he showed them Caras Galadhon for the first time (extended version). what was his name again?

[Meela]

Haldir, yeh he is the only elf with a tendency to smile.. but thats quite rare smilies/smile.gif

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

I really like Elves, and, I dunno why, Dwarves really annoy me. No offence anyone who likes them. smilies/rolleyes.gif Hobbits are ok. Men are...too everyday. Elves are cool, expecially Legolas, Haldir, and Elrond.

[Haelothiel]

Wow. Who would have thought that someone else liked dwarves and ents? You and me mortal elf! I don't think I would fit in with elves, being neither wise nor a particularily good shot with the bow. Then again, I can't wield an axe either...

[NAri Brassbow]

i cant choose between the Nolder (minus the cures), the Nandor, the Numenoreans and hobbits
i like to make from metal but i dont like swords i preffer the ax it's just more fun to use but i'd rather run and hide or not fight at all(Numenoreans) but i also LOVE to eat and all that other hobbity stuff like good tilled earth and plants and i like to read

[Kates Frodo Temp]

Elves are definitely the best! Well, I guess I shouldn't say that so emphatically. I like Elves because I love archery and forests, and they're supposed to be the most like the Arda, right? smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Imladrien]

I'd like to open up the field a bit to include Eagles. I've decided that having language, (rather than an opposable thumb) to be the major criteria as to what "races" can be included in your topic.
I would choose to be an Eagle of the First Age. To be able to fly, an observer of all that is going on everywhere in Arda, messenger of Manwe, hero -- swooping in at last possible second to save the day (really gets the adrenalin going) -- all in one package would really make me happy.
"Eagles don't Flock!" --Imladrien

[Oin Bloodslinger]

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pause
As it were, you will despose your soul, er I mean, your spells to me at this address.
TheLittleRedTank@hotmail.com


DO IT NOW WORM!!!

Lord Gorefang smilies/evil.gif

[Durion the Dark]

Half-Dwarf half-human (must have been one drunk human chick), but really I'd love the stamina of a dwarf along with the interesting beard styles and Strength. but being a little bit taller, fairer skinned, and bright (depending on how smart of a dwarf you had)...it jsut seems so perfect for me. ..... Im new, So Whats this rating thing? whatever it is. Rate me! smilies/evil.gif

[ March 05, 2003: Message edited by: Durion the Dark ]

[the guy who be short]

um... does eru count as a race? if not, I'd still be Eru.

[Mordor_Queen]

i definatley b a hobbit! they r so cool and lead really laid back lives!

[nPiLL]

Yes good point but they dont have the fighting skills of Men or Elves. Also, Elves are immortal unless killed in battle or by a broken heart (i think). How could you ask for more, Immortal, awesome fighter, great senses and a bow like no other. The elves are definatly the best lol.

[Chancellen the True]

I'd have to go with the dwarves. They are tough and sturdy, very serious, great craftsmen and engineers, good fighters up close. Climbing the seemingly endless stairs for duty's sake. My devotion to the clan comes before all. The beauty of the work of one's hands and the hunger to possess more beauty, more beauty. The shinny gold and silver and the sparkling diamands and rubies, treasures to be revered and honored. Burdens are welcome. Singing deep songs of battles won and comrads lost. Ah, I could go on and on.

[Noxomanus]

Hi,this is my first post and i'd really like to be an Ent.....be giant and terribly powerfull and wise and in touch with nature. O course I'd like to be one before the Entwives were gone. Anyway,if I were a Maia i'd be likely to have been like Radagast,i like nature better then humans but Ents are my favorite race.

[Goldberry]

For some reason I never have really liked dwarves all that much, although I would love to be anything on Middle-Earth (even an orc smilies/biggrin.gif). I would love to be a human, but it would be great to be an elf, too. I also wouldn't mind being a hobbit. So, I like pretty much every race. smilies/smile.gif

[Malva Headstrong]

I´m a hobbit and nothing else smilies/biggrin.gif Maybe because I´m short enough in real life. I like the hobbit-way of life. Why do you want to be a good fighter? If you´re a hobbit you never have to fight (though I like a short sword best, not to heavy when carried or wielded. And I´m a bit adventurous for a hobbit ... must be some Tookish influence smilies/wink.gif ). If you´re hurt/tired your big friends can carry you, you get seven meals a day and you´re not immortal (the worst I can imagine).
I´m a hobbit in everything but stature!

[Iarephelion]

The name should give you a clue. I have my preferences but choose not to disclose them for fear of terrorist action...

[ March 11, 2003: Message edited by: Iarephelion ]

[Nevcairion_of_Rivendell]

Well it's obvious from my name that i Would like to be an Elv cuz they are the best of all the people of Middle-Earth

"Something evil grows close I CAN FEEL IT! smilies/eek.gif" -Legolas from FotR

[Ringethiriel]

i think that my favourite race in the whole of middle earth would have to be the hobbits because they are funny and they like food.
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[Adutincowen]

I'd have to answer this question with the elves. they're totally ready for anything coming their way, and they don't brag about being immortal. also, they're so honorable.

[Luinfang]

I'd like to be a Maia, but I realize that is dreaming. it's like hoping once to become a god! as an existing being (the question always is: do gods exist) i'd love to be a Gondorian. serving Elessar, drinking with the guards of the white city, being a part of an ever-growing civilisation without having to fear the great evil ever again. being an elf must be enormously cool, but remember they all left Middle-Earth to die, or whatever you call sailing to the west. have you ever wondered what would happen to Maiar that die? would they go to the halls of Mandos too? smilies/biggrin.gif

[Gilbo]

I really like the Preakness,but I'm from Baltimore and I may be prejudiced. The 440 and the high hurdles are also very nice races.In winter, I guess the Downhill slalom deserves a nod.
(Gotcha! and Hobbits ain't bad, neither)

[Elrowen Greenleaf]

I like the elves, and the men. (Specifically Dunedain and Rohirrim). I'd want to have a bow, with a sword as backup for hand to hand.

[Lathriel]

I would like to be a hobbit because..well.. I really like their lifestyle,my friends call me a pig sometimes because I love food. And I would love to live in a cozy hole. It's rather cold where I live and I would love to live in a warmer place like the shire.

Second I guess would be the humans, I would rather live in Rohan than in Gondor.

Than come the elves.
And last would be the dwarves, I am slightly claustrophobic so I don't think the mines would be a good place for me. smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Spiritual Sorcerery]

wot an eru???

[Lathriel]

Erue means the one he is the one who created the Ainur. If you want to know more about him read the Silmarillion.

[merenwen]

I like the ents even if they are a little on the slow side. they are really powerful and they love their forests..that's cool smilies/biggrin.gif

[Tinuviel87]

I would either want to be an Elf of Rivendell or any one in Rohan. I love horses (thus Rohan smilies/tongue.gif ) and I think the people of Rohan are intiguing and very honorable. And An elf of Rivendell because who wouldn't want to be an elf in Rivendell! And also because I don't think I would get along with Dwarves since they have always kind of bugged me smilies/evil.gif

[ March 22, 2003: Message edited by: Tinuviel87 ]

[Luthien_ Tinuviel]

Elves and hobbits are my favourites. They're really cool. smilies/cool.gif

[Elrowen Greenleaf]

Definatly an elf or a human...

[Herudaeglin]

For me, Herudaeglîn(Lord Shadowgleam), I would have to say I would love to be of the Poeple of Gondolin or of the People of Gil-Galad(of course they are both of the Noldor). I would not like to be at the Burning of Gondolin, unless of course Tuor and Idril liked me alot hehe. smilies/smile.gif

[Elotareth]

Uh, seeing as I have an Elvish name and live in Rivendell....
Lets go elves, LETS GO!
But seriously, Hobbits, Men (and women!), slimey, crawly Slinker/Stinkers, trolls, Maiar, and, oh yes, orcsesss are very cool (even if they are kind of bad) smilies/wink.gif But elves definately have my vote!

[Tinuviel the Nightingale]

i think elves are the coolest (they have so many skills and they are soooo pretty) but to be a Valar or a Maiar would be pretty awesome.