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mark12_30 · 12-20-2004, 07:32 PM

Cheer up, Gil-Galad, I doubt it's anything quite so personal as that. But in general, on a discussion forum, what do we have to go by beside the words typed into the post? That's why I end up rereading my own posts... sometimes two or three or five or six times. I edit them aplenty, too, because if it's worth posting, it's worth being as clear as I can be about what I really mean.

Tolkien re-wrote things all of the time...

Squatter of Amon Rudh is a master at saying exactly what he means. So is Mister Underhill. There are others, plenty of 'em. It's an art. I'm not saying, examine everything you type as you type it. But you can check it again afterwards when you are out of steam, so to speak, and see if it has the general impact you had in mind.

I'm intrigued by your idea about Fingolfin (one of my favorites.) What kind of preparations are you suggesting? Mental, emotional, physical, other? Do you really think he could have finished Morgoth off by strength of arms? A romantic thought, but appealing.

I like Gil-Galad, mostly because of Sam's song which I always thought was totally cool. I was thinking today about trying to 'finish' it. Kinda sacreligious, I know. Part of the appeal is that it's unfinished... But I love the song. And I love the Stephen Oliver tune, too.

12-20-2004, 07:32 PM	#25
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Cheer up, Gil-Galad, I doubt it's anything quite so personal as that. But in general, on a discussion forum, what do we have to go by beside the words typed into the post? That's why I end up rereading my own posts... sometimes two or three or five or six times. I edit them aplenty, too, because if it's worth posting, it's worth being as clear as I can be about what I really mean. Tolkien re-wrote things all of the time... Squatter of Amon Rudh is a master at saying exactly what he means. So is Mister Underhill. There are others, plenty of 'em. It's an art. I'm not saying, examine everything you type as you type it. But you can check it again afterwards when you are out of steam, so to speak, and see if it has the general impact you had in mind. I'm intrigued by your idea about Fingolfin (one of my favorites.) What kind of preparations are you suggesting? Mental, emotional, physical, other? Do you really think he could have finished Morgoth off by strength of arms? A romantic thought, but appealing. I like Gil-Galad, mostly because of Sam's song which I always thought was totally cool. I was thinking today about trying to 'finish' it. Kinda sacreligious, I know. Part of the appeal is that it's unfinished... But I love the song. And I love the Stephen Oliver tune, too. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.