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elronds_daughter · 11-27-2004, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Samwise

Does anyone here have the LOTR chess?

Chess?? Must--get--somehow! Even though chess is not exactly my game, LotR chess would make me want to play a lot more. Hmm.... I'll put that one on my Christmas list.

Encaitare · 11-27-2004, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by elronds_daughter

Chess?? Must--get--somehow! Even though chess is not exactly my game, LotR chess would make me want to play a lot more. Hmm.... I'll put that one on my Christmas list.

There are two versions, a cheap one that's still pretty cool -- in fact, I was taught how to play chess on this set, which probably was not a great idea because it just gave me the mindset, "Okay, so Gandalf can move like this, and Sam can move like this..." -- and then there's the super-awesome-hardcore-fancy-dancy version that I want ever so badly. My parents keep saying they're going to buy a chess set to put on this table in the living room, and I keep suggesting the LotR set, but nothing ever seems to come of it...

Samwise · 11-27-2004, 10:27 PM

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There are two versions, a cheap one that's still pretty cool -- -- and then there's the super-awesome-hardcore-fancy-dancy version

Two versions? What are the differences?

mark12_30 · 11-27-2004, 10:39 PM

Ummmm, depending on where you shop, about two hundred dollars. Or five hundred dollars. Or six hundred dollars.

You may ponder your choices at http://www.lotrfanshop.com/lotrshop/chess.asp

Why in so many of these sets, Frodo is a bishop, and not the king, I have yet to figure out. After all, he moved one step at a time. And if Sauron had captured him-- game over!

Encaitare · 11-27-2004, 10:40 PM

Whoops! Should have clarified.

To put it simply, one costs around $500 more than the other.

The less expensive one has plastic pieces and a cardboard board. Picture hither.

The pricey one (the "Collecter's Set") has pewter pieces and a porcelain and plexi-glass board. Picture hither.

Samwise · 11-28-2004, 03:01 PM

Uh....think I'll stick with the $39 dollar version, as nice as the ones that would take at least two paychecks to pay for are.

Besides, one of the things I liked about the above version is that the pawns on the "good guy" side are Sam....

Morai · 11-28-2004, 04:40 PM

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Why in so many of these sets, Frodo is a bishop, and not the king, I have yet to figure out. After all, he moved one step at a time. And if Sauron had captured him-- game over!

Well, in a way, Sauron did capture Frodo when the orcs took him away from Shelob's "lair". Of course it did the Eye little good considering that Sam had the Ring at that point. Perhaps the Ring should be the King on one of the sides?

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Besides, one of the things I liked about the above version is that the pawns on the "good guy" side are Sam....

I think since Frodo should be King, Sam should be Queen. Sam did do a good job of protecting Frodo and is almost as important as him in that way.

Morai · 12-25-2004, 10:33 PM

Wow, two, TWO posts by me in a row, I think that's a new trick.

LOTR Trilogy Edition Day Calendar
ROTK Soundtrack
TTT Video (a 2nd copy)

The Calendar I've been waiting for since last year, but couldn't get because it was on backorder, even on the internet! As for the video, I'll probably trade it in for one of the games I wanted, or the much desired Frodo action figure.

11-27-2004, 10:39 PM	#4
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	Ummmm, depending on where you shop, about two hundred dollars. Or five hundred dollars. Or six hundred dollars. You may ponder your choices at http://www.lotrfanshop.com/lotrshop/chess.asp Why in so many of these sets, Frodo is a bishop, and not the king, I have yet to figure out. After all, he moved one step at a time. And if Sauron had captured him-- game over! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 11-27-2004 at 10:50 PM.

11-28-2004, 03:01 PM	#6
Samwise Faithful Spirit Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: #3 Bagshot Row, Petaluma, Ca Posts: 2,299	Yow...... Uh....think I'll stick with the $39 dollar version, as nice as the ones that would take at least two paychecks to pay for are. Besides, one of the things I liked about the above version is that the pawns on the "good guy" side are Sam.... __________________ Giving thanks unto the Father...In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins.~Colossians1:12a,14 * * * * * * * I am Samwise son of Hamfast, if by hoe or trowel I can get these weeds out of your garden, I will.You have my shears!;)

12-25-2004, 10:33 PM	#8
Morai Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: Where young people go to retire Posts: 709	Random Titles Roasting Over an Open Fire Wow, two, TWO posts by me in a row, I think that's a new trick. LOTR Trilogy Edition Day Calendar ROTK Soundtrack TTT Video (a 2nd copy) The Calendar I've been waiting for since last year, but couldn't get because it was on backorder, even on the internet! As for the video, I'll probably trade it in for one of the games I wanted, or the much desired Frodo action figure. __________________ "So why the safe distance, this curious look? Why tear out single pages when you can throw away the book? Why pluck one string when you can strum the guitar? MeWithoutYou http://fortyfifthparadox.com

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11-27-2004, 10:40 PM	#5
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Whoops! Should have clarified. To put it simply, one costs around $500 more than the other. The less expensive one has plastic pieces and a cardboard board. Picture hither. The pricey one (the "Collecter's Set") has pewter pieces and a porcelain and plexi-glass board. Picture hither.