Outracing the Flames Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tevildo · 02-27-2006, 01:22 PM

Post edited to fit in.

Nogrod · 02-27-2006, 01:40 PM

Farael!

Your PM is full!!!

I've things to sent to you!

Undómë · 02-27-2006, 01:41 PM

Nogrod

I've put up a post to follow along after Farael's. It picks up on his 'leader' comment.

I was hoping you might move your SAVE after my post, where it might fit in better.

Thanks in advance!

~ U

Undómë · 02-27-2006, 01:47 PM

Nogrod

Hey --- THANKS!

And before the mod sweeps in - don't forget to remove your signature to your game post!!!!!

piosenniel · 02-27-2006, 02:01 PM

Farael · 02-27-2006, 02:03 PM

Alright, given that Nogrod has gone ahead with a bit of an unfavourable reaction (although compared to the original it's what a rose's petal is to a rose's thorn) I just wanted to clarify that I did not mean Osmod to try to be the centre of attention and then a drama queen (or King, rather)

What I had in mind is for him to be 'relieved' and 'happy' that he does not need to take on the responsibility of being the leader anymore... a bit too happy about it perhaps. As I hinted when Osmod went to sleep during the night, he felt he was getting the hang of it and enjoying it somewhat and so, while he is glad for his elder's advice and help, he is also disapointed that they will probably make better leaders than himself.

As you can see by Nogrod's example, I don't mind your characters mis-reading Osmod, but I'd appreciate it if at least one of you thought that he was over-compensating rather than being a 'marthyr'. Just so that The Reader (whoever might want to read our little story) will see both sides of the coin.

Nogrod · 02-27-2006, 02:06 PM

Fellow Bregowarians!

Well!

There seems to be some action now! Great!

I'll take back my words on taking us to the ferry in a couple of hours time (RL)!

Sythric seems to have misunderstood Osmod's tone of voice, or then just heard only the content of them... and being under some pressure himself (understanding, that leadership might be an issue) to deal with it, he kind of rushes to conclusions, and tries a way to bring the party together...

This looks good! Farael should post now! It could turn out interesting, if Osmod is not ready to take the leadership. And what Raedwald thinks?

We'll see about that ferry, when we have time...

Farael · 02-27-2006, 02:09 PM

I sure hope Undome is around... I'll give her a chance to get a post up, then I'll make a post myself... I'm thinking something along the lines of Osmod offering Sythric and (or) Raewald the letters for the King. Also, Undome, I'd appreciate a bit of a defense by Raewald, but that's up to you. I just don't want Osmod to look THAT bad.

Maeggaladiel · 02-27-2006, 02:19 PM

All right! I finally got my post up. Sorry it took so long; this weekend got incredibly busy all of a sudden.

Nogrod · 02-27-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farael

I just don't want Osmod to look THAT bad.

Looking good as ever!

I don't think you should be that worried, Farael. That was one character's interpretation in a disstressing situation - and remember: most of it was his self-thought: so nothing that would be known by anyone other than himself!!!

We've just had this game rolling!!!

piosenniel · 02-27-2006, 02:35 PM

Let me reiterate what Nogrod has said in his previous post.

Quote:

That was one character's interpretation in a disstressing situation - and remember: most of it was his self-thought: so nothing that would be known by anyone other than himself

While every writer has a certain ideas about his own character, other characters can certainly misunderstand actions and words, reinterpreting them in light of their own character's personality. Just as real people do.

As long as you're feeling your character is acting true to himself/herself that's good - what other writers have their own characters feel and react is out of your creative control.

Farael · 02-27-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

I don't think you should be that worried, Farael. That was one character's interpretation in a disstressing situation - and remember: most of it was his self-thought: so nothing that would be known by anyone other than himself!!!

Of course, but I'm writing for the proverbial reader, even if only Pio reads our story besides ourselves... I don't want my reader to think the way Sythric thought. The Reader has insight into Sythric's thoughts and given that a written story lacks some of the aspects of reality, the way other characters percieve the reality of the story can often be taken by the reader for it to be the 'true' reality of the story. If the four remaining characters happen to think the same way than Sythric did, the reader might be VERY persuaded to think that way as well... and it just doesn't go with the way I want Osmod to be.

Edit: Cross-posted with Pio... I forgot to say, I'm sorry if it sounded as if I was reprimending Nogrod for his post... he sent a draft to me and I asked him to change just one thing (which he did) and go ahead with it... I won't repeat what I said above about The Reader, but again, feel free to let your characters react as they will, yet if you are unsure about it do me a favour and mellow Sythric's comments down a little. If not, I'll have to play with the cards I'm dealed.. that's part of the fun of this kind of RPG's! Unlike others that rely on dice and weird abilities to beat a certain oponent, here we know that the story will end the way we want it to end (whichever that may be) and the 'fun' is writing along with others.

02-27-2006, 01:22 PM	#1
Tevildo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Curled up on Melko's lap Posts: 425	Post edited to fit in. __________________ Now Tevildo was a mighty cat--the mightiest of all--and possessed of an evil spirit,...and he was in Melko's constant following; and that cat had all cats subject to him, and he and his subjects were the chasers and getters of meat for Melko's table.

02-27-2006, 01:40 PM	#2
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Farael! Your PM is full!!! I've things to sent to you! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

02-27-2006, 01:41 PM	#3
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Nogrod I've put up a post to follow along after Farael's. It picks up on his 'leader' comment. I was hoping you might move your SAVE after my post, where it might fit in better. Thanks in advance! ~ U __________________ Young she was and yet not so. The braids of her dark hair were touched by no frost, her white arms and clear face were flawless and smooth, and the light of stars was in her bright eyes, grey as a cloudless night . . .

02-27-2006, 01:47 PM	#4
Undómë Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 400	Nogrod Hey --- THANKS! And before the mod sweeps in - don't forget to remove your signature to your game post!!!!! __________________ Young she was and yet not so. The braids of her dark hair were touched by no frost, her white arms and clear face were flawless and smooth, and the light of stars was in her bright eyes, grey as a cloudless night . . .

02-27-2006, 02:01 PM	#5
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	__________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-27-2006, 02:03 PM	#6
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	Alright, given that Nogrod has gone ahead with a bit of an unfavourable reaction (although compared to the original it's what a rose's petal is to a rose's thorn) I just wanted to clarify that I did not mean Osmod to try to be the centre of attention and then a drama queen (or King, rather) What I had in mind is for him to be 'relieved' and 'happy' that he does not need to take on the responsibility of being the leader anymore... a bit too happy about it perhaps. As I hinted when Osmod went to sleep during the night, he felt he was getting the hang of it and enjoying it somewhat and so, while he is glad for his elder's advice and help, he is also disapointed that they will probably make better leaders than himself. As you can see by Nogrod's example, I don't mind your characters mis-reading Osmod, but I'd appreciate it if at least one of you thought that he was over-compensating rather than being a 'marthyr'. Just so that The Reader (whoever might want to read our little story) will see both sides of the coin. __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

02-27-2006, 02:06 PM	#7
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Fellow Bregowarians! Well! There seems to be some action now! Great! I'll take back my words on taking us to the ferry in a couple of hours time (RL)! Sythric seems to have misunderstood Osmod's tone of voice, or then just heard only the content of them... and being under some pressure himself (understanding, that leadership might be an issue) to deal with it, he kind of rushes to conclusions, and tries a way to bring the party together... This looks good! Farael should post now! It could turn out interesting, if Osmod is not ready to take the leadership. And what Raedwald thinks? We'll see about that ferry, when we have time... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

02-27-2006, 02:09 PM	#8
Farael Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In hospitals, call rooms and (rarely) my apartment. Posts: 1,538	I sure hope Undome is around... I'll give her a chance to get a post up, then I'll make a post myself... I'm thinking something along the lines of Osmod offering Sythric and (or) Raewald the letters for the King. Also, Undome, I'd appreciate a bit of a defense by Raewald, but that's up to you. I just don't want Osmod to look THAT bad. __________________ I prepared Explosive Runes this morning.

02-27-2006, 02:19 PM	#9
Maeggaladiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The end of the world as we know it. I feel fine, incidentally. Posts: 500	All right! I finally got my post up. Sorry it took so long; this weekend got incredibly busy all of a sudden. __________________ "Wide ne bith wel," cwaeth se the geheirde on helle hriman.

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