Sailing Away Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Crystal Heart · 01-11-2005, 11:44 AM

Alrighty, Sam has made a surprise apology due to a spirt of remorse. Is Sam changing??? Hmm..... lol

Yes, I the creator of the Samuel Brandybuck character is thoroughly ready for whatever tongue lashing you can put upon him. lol

If you're reading this and think that I'm being weird, I'm just in a silly mood.

Ta ta!!

-Crystal-

Child of the 7th Age · 01-11-2005, 12:25 PM

Fine post, Crystal. I've put up a save for Bingo to respond (hopefully by late tonight), and also made a slight change in my final sentence to provide a better lead-in. Maybe Sondo will be so flabbergasted by our unexpected rapprochement that he's forget about that tongue lashing. Then again, maybe not! But a hobbit can always hope.

Child of the 7th Age · 01-11-2005, 11:24 PM

Back again. Boromir88 - I've added a bit of description to my earlier post (#20) to try and lead into your description in the save. Here is what I put:

Quote:

The last to be rescued had been Rory. The young lad had been half drowned, until Bingo had managed to drag him over to the tree stump, and others had come to guide him to the shore.

Please let me know if I should edit this in any way, after you finish filling in that save. Anything you want me to say is fine: I just thought we might want to include Rory in the descriptive lead-in I put up.

Meanwhile, I am going back now to fill in my save that comes right before yours.

Cami

Boromir88 · 01-12-2005, 08:03 AM

That's fine Child, I didn't have anything in mind, Rory was just going to add some extra words to the conversation.

Boromir88 · 01-12-2005, 02:28 PM

The rest of my post is filled, no curves this time, I just wanted to make sure Child didn't throw in any trickses

.

Firefoot · 01-12-2005, 04:59 PM

My save is filled as well. I now have the pleasure of introducing Sassy Brandybuck, to be played by Primrose Bolger. She will have a post up soon, and we will hopefully (

) be able to continue without further mishap, at least for a while...

Child of the 7th Age · 01-12-2005, 05:52 PM

Private comment meant only for Sondo's eyes: A hobbit lass? You let a hobbit lass stowaway on our raft? And worst of all your twelve-year-old sister? This is terrible! This is an even greater mishap than dumping our personal supplies...

*********************************

Public Note:

Welcome, Primrose! I'm very glad you'll be joining us in this RPG.

Unfortunately, Bingo may feel slightly less sympathetic to your character.

I guess we'll just have to try and work things out.

Your fellow adventurer,

Bingo Brandybuck

Firefoot · 01-15-2005, 04:56 PM

I brought the game to the night of the first day. Someone else may move it on to Day 2, or I will if no one else does within about a day or two.

Firefoot · 01-17-2005, 05:49 PM

It is now Day 2. As I said before, I don't want to spend a lot of time on this day. Feel free to include time fillers in your posts (e.g. "and so the morning continued" and that type of thing), since I would rather have more time to spend on Day 3 and the following mini-adventure sequences than on Day 2, which probably won't see a lot of action.

Child of the 7th Age · 01-18-2005, 12:39 AM

Firefoot,

I've gotten us down to lunch of day 2, and we've stopped to eat.

Primrose,

Softhearted Bingo has put out a latch to Sassy in the plot. If you'd like to pick up on that, please feel free. If you'd prefer to have Sassy remain aloof, or we get under way again too quickly, that's alright too (although I can always slot your reply into the end of my box, even if the thread continues on).

In any case, the ending of my post is open-ended enough to go either way. (If you do catch a turtle, feel free to use Bingo as needed.)

Cami

Child of the 7th Age · 01-19-2005, 12:25 AM

Thanks, Primrose for that great post!

I've filled in my save and now the raft has resumed its southward journey. Perhaps someone wants to take us on to our evening's destination, and wrap up day 2 as Firefoot originally suggested?

Cami

Boromir88 · 01-23-2005, 08:48 AM

After short turmoil on the boat, Sondo saved his sister (awww sibling love). Then I ended with Sondo asking who's with him to try to pull the boat to shore...If there are any objections I will be glad to change them.

Firefoot · 01-23-2005, 11:02 AM

I like the way everything is picking up here. I will have a post up soon, hopefully within a couple hours but maybe not until tonight. I may put up a save anyway - I'm not sure yet.

Kitanna - (I'm not picking on you, really - it's not your fault. This has happened to me before, where posts just get written in the wrong order.) If by the subject line in your save you mean that Marroc will be helping Sassy get the raft to shore (which is the impression I got - tell me if I'm wrong), I think we're going to need to move some posts around again. The sequencing would probably work better if yours came before Boromir's. If that is the case, Boromir, would you mind moving your post to after Kitanna's?

Also, Boromir, this is really minor, but would you mind taking out the line where Sondo says "Who's with me?" He'd be more likely just to expect them all to listen...

If you want, though, Sondo could give Rory some kind of pointed look, something more 'personal' between the two.

Firefoot · 01-23-2005, 12:23 PM

Okay, my post is up (if sooner than expected

). I'm going to write a post "crashing the raft" sometime soon, as time permits. What should happen between now and then:

The hobbits, for whatever reason (rapids, maybe? Be creative!) start getting up and ignoring Sondo's safety precautions. Perhaps the storm could *temporarily* let up, and then return with a vengeance... At any rate, the raft will crash sometime in the late evening - I want it like this so that it is actually dark, and the hobbits will have a rather sleepless night, not meeting up until morning (does this sound cruel or what?

). Sorry for what seems like a break in the action right now - I hadn't planned on the storm picking up so violently already, and I'm trying to get us on to nighttime.

On post sequencing: with my post 'being in the way,' Boromir can't just move his post, so Kitanna, fill your save as you want and we'll work it out then.

Boromir88 · 01-23-2005, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Also, Boromir, this is really minor, but would you mind taking out the line where Sondo says "Who's with me?" He'd be more likely just to expect them all to listen... If you want, though, Sondo could give Rory some kind of pointed look, something more 'personal' between the two.

Sure thing

.

Nurumaiel · 02-07-2005, 02:05 PM

Lads and lassies,
Falco's decided to leave right away. If anyone wants to make any last minute decisions (namely Rory, who has to choose between Falco and Sondo still), tag along with him. It appears that the majority of the lads will be going back with Sondo... quite wise of them, though poor Falco isn't feeling happy about it.

Excellent writing so far! I'm enjoying this one... grand story you've come up with, Firefoot!

Firefoot · 02-07-2005, 03:22 PM

Thanks, Nuru. (BTW, I love your latest post - poor Falco!)

Boromir - I'm glad Rory feels that way - it's kinda what I was going for.

It might be interesting if Rory decided not to go with the group, since it seems that Reggie and Falco are the only two who seem to be prepared to leave.

Keep up the excellent writing, everyone!

Encaitare · 02-07-2005, 03:34 PM

I just put up a post in which Reggie and Falco are just beginning to leave. If anyone wanted to put in anything else before they go, I will be glad to edit it as necessary.

Firefoot · 02-08-2005, 06:51 PM

Okay, here's the deal. In the next several game days (about four) there is not a whole lot planned. Sondo's group will be travelling north, and Falco and Reggie (and Rory?) will start south and then turn back north. Towards the end of this time they all can meet back up again and then... *suspenseful music*.

Anyhow, after Day 4 is finished (this should be wrapping up pretty soon...) I am going to put up a blanket post for Days 5-8. If there is anything in particular that you want me to include about your character, like their mood/outlook (and keep in mind, this will be largely through Sondo's perspective) please pm me.

Nuru, Enca, B88 - check your pms.

Firefoot · 02-09-2005, 08:31 PM

I moved Sondo's group onto just past lunch. Anyone may feel free to continue them on to suppertime - they don't quite have enough food for a (hobbit-sized

) dinner; they may try to catch some fish with what supplies they have...

Also for reference to you all: Boromir has let me know that Rory will be staying with Sondo's group.

Boromir88 · 02-12-2005, 10:29 AM

I filled in my save, Rory's spirits have rose as for right now.

Kitanna · 03-02-2005, 08:21 PM

I filled in my save. Firefoot, let me know if you had something else in mind for the thieving little hobbit.

01-11-2005, 11:44 AM	#1
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Alrighty, Sam has made a surprise apology due to a spirt of remorse. Is Sam changing??? Hmm..... lol Yes, I the creator of the Samuel Brandybuck character is thoroughly ready for whatever tongue lashing you can put upon him. lol If you're reading this and think that I'm being weird, I'm just in a silly mood. Ta ta!! -Crystal- __________________ "What you see is exactly what you get. Don't say I didn't warn you."

01-12-2005, 05:52 PM	#7
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Private comment meant only for Sondo's eyes: A hobbit lass? You let a hobbit lass stowaway on our raft? And worst of all your twelve-year-old sister? This is terrible! This is an even greater mishap than dumping our personal supplies... ******************************* Public Note: Welcome, Primrose!** I'm very glad you'll be joining us in this RPG. Unfortunately, Bingo may feel slightly less sympathetic to your character. I guess we'll just have to try and work things out. Your fellow adventurer, Bingo Brandybuck __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-18-2005, 12:39 AM	#10
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Firefoot, I've gotten us down to lunch of day 2, and we've stopped to eat. Primrose, Softhearted Bingo has put out a latch to Sassy in the plot. If you'd like to pick up on that, please feel free. If you'd prefer to have Sassy remain aloof, or we get under way again too quickly, that's alright too (although I can always slot your reply into the end of my box, even if the thread continues on). In any case, the ending of my post is open-ended enough to go either way. (If you do catch a turtle, feel free to use Bingo as needed.) Cami __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-19-2005, 12:25 AM	#11
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Thanks, Primrose for that great post! I've filled in my save and now the raft has resumed its southward journey. Perhaps someone wants to take us on to our evening's destination, and wrap up day 2 as Firefoot originally suggested? Cami __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

02-07-2005, 02:05 PM	#16
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	Lads and lassies, Falco's decided to leave right away. If anyone wants to make any last minute decisions (namely Rory, who has to choose between Falco and Sondo still), tag along with him. It appears that the majority of the lads will be going back with Sondo... quite wise of them, though poor Falco isn't feeling happy about it. Excellent writing so far! I'm enjoying this one... grand story you've come up with, Firefoot! __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

01-11-2005, 12:25 PM	#2
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Fine post, Crystal. I've put up a save for Bingo to respond (hopefully by late tonight), and also made a slight change in my final sentence to provide a better lead-in. Maybe Sondo will be so flabbergasted by our unexpected rapprochement that he's forget about that tongue lashing. Then again, maybe not! But a hobbit can always hope. __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

01-12-2005, 08:03 AM	#4
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	That's fine Child, I didn't have anything in mind, Rory was just going to add some extra words to the conversation.

01-12-2005, 02:28 PM	#5
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	The rest of my post is filled, no curves this time, I just wanted to make sure Child didn't throw in any trickses .

01-12-2005, 04:59 PM	#6
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	My save is filled as well. I now have the pleasure of introducing Sassy Brandybuck, to be played by Primrose Bolger. She will have a post up soon, and we will hopefully ( ) be able to continue without further mishap, at least for a while...

01-15-2005, 04:56 PM	#8
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I brought the game to the night of the first day. Someone else may move it on to Day 2, or I will if no one else does within about a day or two.

01-17-2005, 05:49 PM	#9
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	It is now Day 2. As I said before, I don't want to spend a lot of time on this day. Feel free to include time fillers in your posts (e.g. "and so the morning continued" and that type of thing), since I would rather have more time to spend on Day 3 and the following mini-adventure sequences than on Day 2, which probably won't see a lot of action.

01-23-2005, 08:48 AM	#12
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	After short turmoil on the boat, Sondo saved his sister (awww sibling love). Then I ended with Sondo asking who's with him to try to pull the boat to shore...If there are any objections I will be glad to change them.

01-23-2005, 11:02 AM	#13
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I like the way everything is picking up here. I will have a post up soon, hopefully within a couple hours but maybe not until tonight. I may put up a save anyway - I'm not sure yet. Kitanna - (I'm not picking on you, really - it's not your fault. This has happened to me before, where posts just get written in the wrong order.) If by the subject line in your save you mean that Marroc will be helping Sassy get the raft to shore (which is the impression I got - tell me if I'm wrong), I think we're going to need to move some posts around again. The sequencing would probably work better if yours came before Boromir's. If that is the case, Boromir, would you mind moving your post to after Kitanna's? Also, Boromir, this is really minor, but would you mind taking out the line where Sondo says "Who's with me?" He'd be more likely just to expect them all to listen... If you want, though, Sondo could give Rory some kind of pointed look, something more 'personal' between the two.

01-23-2005, 12:23 PM	#14
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Okay, my post is up (if sooner than expected ). I'm going to write a post "crashing the raft" sometime soon, as time permits. What should happen between now and then: The hobbits, for whatever reason (rapids, maybe? Be creative!) start getting up and ignoring Sondo's safety precautions. Perhaps the storm could temporarily let up, and then return with a vengeance... At any rate, the raft will crash sometime in the late evening - I want it like this so that it is actually dark, and the hobbits will have a rather sleepless night, not meeting up until morning (does this sound cruel or what? ). Sorry for what seems like a break in the action right now - I hadn't planned on the storm picking up so violently already, and I'm trying to get us on to nighttime. On post sequencing: with my post 'being in the way,' Boromir can't just move his post, so Kitanna, fill your save as you want and we'll work it out then.

02-07-2005, 03:22 PM	#17
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Thanks, Nuru. (BTW, I love your latest post - poor Falco!) Boromir - I'm glad Rory feels that way - it's kinda what I was going for. It might be interesting if Rory decided not to go with the group, since it seems that Reggie and Falco are the only two who seem to be prepared to leave. Keep up the excellent writing, everyone!

02-07-2005, 03:34 PM	#18
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I just put up a post in which Reggie and Falco are just beginning to leave. If anyone wanted to put in anything else before they go, I will be glad to edit it as necessary.

02-08-2005, 06:51 PM	#19
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Okay, here's the deal. In the next several game days (about four) there is not a whole lot planned. Sondo's group will be travelling north, and Falco and Reggie (and Rory?) will start south and then turn back north. Towards the end of this time they all can meet back up again and then... suspenseful music. Anyhow, after Day 4 is finished (this should be wrapping up pretty soon...) I am going to put up a blanket post for Days 5-8. If there is anything in particular that you want me to include about your character, like their mood/outlook (and keep in mind, this will be largely through Sondo's perspective) please pm me. Nuru, Enca, B88 - check your pms. Last edited by Firefoot; 02-08-2005 at 07:05 PM.

02-09-2005, 08:31 PM	#20
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I moved Sondo's group onto just past lunch. Anyone may feel free to continue them on to suppertime - they don't quite have enough food for a (hobbit-sized ) dinner; they may try to catch some fish with what supplies they have... Also for reference to you all: Boromir has let me know that Rory will be staying with Sondo's group.

02-12-2005, 10:29 AM	#21
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	I filled in my save, Rory's spirits have rose as for right now.

03-02-2005, 08:21 PM	#22
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	I filled in my save. Firefoot, let me know if you had something else in mind for the thieving little hobbit. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

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