The Mount Zoom Challenge – Discuss

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Originally Posted by Formendacil

(P.S. What does the winning team get at the finish line? First dibs on Modding the first race that Hookbill and Nilp decline? Or is that a consolation prize? Either way, I'd love a shot at it- although if you think this discussion should wait until after this game is mostly over, then I'll clam up now. But it's a testimony to your genius that I'm already hankering after your jobs- while thoroughly enjoying my own... I'd rep you, but Werewolf has currently sapped my power in that field)

I've not decided on a prise yet. What do WW winners get?

(P.P.S. Nilp, where are you? You're missing all the fun!)

I'm told he's a little under the weather at the moment.

(P.P.P.S. Which came first: Hookbill's "Who will win the Big Race?" signature or the idea for the came? Because the sig only had four vehicles...)

That is interesting. I made that picture with the idea of some kind of game. But I thought it would be far too insane for anyone else to enjoy. But then, out of the blue, Nilp PMs me with 'An Idea'. Because I'd already given so much thought to this, it wasn't long before this thing came about.

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I've not decided on a prize yet. What do WW winners get?

I'm not sure... I'm still waiting for it to come in the mail...

I'm told he's a little under the weather at the moment.

I believe I've heard the same... but I've also heard he was communing with a stuffed animal, so I'm not sure if I believe the source...

That is interesting. I made that picture with the idea of some kind of game. But I thought it would be far too insane for anyone else to enjoy. But then, out of the blue, Nilp PMs me with 'An Idea'. Because I'd already given so much thought to this, it wasn't long before this thing came about.

I wondered if something like that might have been the case...

Anyway, enough offtopic chatting... I should get back to play (er, work) on getting past- or at least getting TO- the troll.

[Roa_Aoife]

With the first Challenge having started, feel free to start betting. Betting closes once voting opens, though, so if you're going to bet, bet now. If you lose the first challenge, then your score will be negative. Remember, highest score at the end of the game wins the side challenge bets.

Personally, I'm putting 15 points on Orth-Tank.

(Hookbill, since you never opposed the idea, I'm assuming you're okay with this.)

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Originally Posted by Roa_Aoife

(Hookbill, since you never opposed the idea, I'm assuming you're okay with this.)

It’s very much your own choice on how the betting system goes.


Well, it looks like Medel Zoom is the first to pass the Challenge of the Troll, and very well done it was also. Monty Python is a sure vote winner!
Valier, I need to know which direction Medel-Zoom will be taking now.

[Edit] Okay, so Minas Taxi is heading West. Good, good.
Orth Tank going southwest. Sleepy, that was an interesting series of events.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Good post, Spawn! I like the little joke about Faramir's dream!
But can I make a sugestion?

Originally Posted by Spawn

She is the only one who has saved all the volumes of Reader's Digest since Mid-3rd Age.

How about the Ranger's Digest?

Okay, folks. Looks like Challenge 2: Rats in the Pipes is well on the way!
I'm not going to put a strict time limit on this, but I'd ask that everyone be past the Rat problem by the end of tomorrow. Then voting will open. I'll probably close voting on Sunday morning.

[Elu Ancalime]

So...4 points on Medel-zoom.
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[Roa_Aoife]

You got it!

I think I'll be betting on Minas Taxi for this one. 10 points for me!

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

Originally Posted by Hookbill

How about the Ranger's Digest?

What shall I get if I change it to Ranger's Digest? An extra inch on the map? Seriously though, that's a good idea. I was so excited about finding the English equivalent to Valitut Palat that I forgot to make the name more Middle-earthian.

Originally Posted by Nilp

EDIT: I swear everlasting vengeance upon Formendaga the Hiiri, unless someone can tell me what 'hiiri' means, or spawn intervenes.

I can't let you swear everlasting vengeance upon my racing partner so I'd better tell you what hiiri means although I would have assumed that you know the word quite well... Daga.

[Caranlondien]

I'm driving up to visit Aiwendil in a few hours, so I'll post the conclusion to Of Rats and Stewed Rabbit once I get there; I'll try to post as soon as I can.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

The Facts so far.


So, lets look at it so far. What is the status of our Vehicles in the Challenge?

Mount Zoom = Not Done.

Bag Endless-fuel = Not Done.

Orth-Tank = Done. Troll Eaten by Evil Hamsters. (Going South West)

Barad-Dash = Done. Troll squished by fake eye. (Going South West)

Medul-zoom = Done. Troll killed by Evil Beast in rabbit form. (South West)

Minas Mor-go = Done. Troll Killed by Tra-la-lally Elves.

Minas Taxi = Done. Troll turned to stone. (Going West)

As soon as everyone is done, I'll open the voting. Watch this space, folks!

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by Hookbill

Bag Endless-fuel = Done. Troll blinded by Gandalf the Grey Uncloaked. (Need Direction)

Actually, we're not done. Gandalf uncloaking in front of the Troll occured only (and reluctantly) in Frodo's vivid imagination. Caranlondien will hopefully be posting the second instalment of our challenge resolution, together with our proposed direction, later today.

[Hookbill the Goomba]

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

Actually, we're not done. Gandalf uncloaking in front of the Troll occured only (and reluctantly) in Frodo's vivid imagination. Caranlondien will hopefully be posting the second instalment of our challenge resolution, together with our proposed direction, later today.

Ah, yes. I just re-read it and realised my mistake. I'll make the change.

[Valier]

I have added our direction!