In the Shadow of the Star: Discussion Thread (Part 1) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Birdland · 03-14-2003, 07:51 AM

Helen - I have to side with Sharon as far as backing up and changing the story at this late date, and I have no objection to the main premise of the story. After all, none of us could claim that any of our RPGs are mere "canon fodder".

My only concern was the lack of reaction from the general Shire population. Men, First Age halflings, and the return of the "mad Baggines" should have stirred up an ant's nest of speculation, gossip, rumors, innuendos, hostility, and...well...conflict.

A dragon showing up in the Shire in the Fourth Age would be considered horribly "non-canon", but would make an interesting, fun story. A dragon showing up in the Shire and nobody reacting to it at all, though? Well, that just seems odd.

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03-14-2003, 07:51 AM	#11
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	Helen - I have to side with Sharon as far as backing up and changing the story at this late date, and I have no objection to the main premise of the story. After all, none of us could claim that any of our RPGs are mere "canon fodder". My only concern was the lack of reaction from the general Shire population. Men, First Age halflings, and the return of the "mad Baggines" should have stirred up an ant's nest of speculation, gossip, rumors, innuendos, hostility, and...well...conflict. A dragon showing up in the Shire in the Fourth Age would be considered horribly "non-canon", but would make an interesting, fun story. A dragon showing up in the Shire and nobody reacting to it at all, though? Well, that just seems odd.