Tears of Mirrormere Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Legate of Amon Lanc · 08-20-2009, 11:49 AM

Okay, as for posting: I don't know right now, or at least do not have any special inspiration, of what to post for my characters. I think I would mainly prefer to get some general idea on which direction we are taking, in other words, for me personally it would be best to see the battle enclosed (unless something else significant is supposed to happen) and THEN I would post. Onli is not taking part in the battle anyway, I will probably let him encounter Náli in the aftermath. Óin was in the battle, but I can either just post some "flashback" post on how he felt about the battle (he had no special encounter there), or see above - maybe if you had any special plans for the battle yet, I could get him involved (but I would need to know first what is to happen). Similarly with Lóni. So what is it - are we retreating, or doing some more stuff, or what? Or then, like I said, I need not to post for any of these guys in the battle anymore at all (there will be other battles following anyway) and I can just start posting for them after the battle is finished.

Groin Redbeard · 08-21-2009, 03:41 PM

I have received lots of PMs from ya'll, some telling me goodbye and some asking me to stay. The reason for my leaving is because of a school course that I want to undertake this year, a course that take lots of my time. So instead of just disappearing and leave ya'll waiting I wanted to slip out. However that's not the case.

Legate and Lommy both PMed me the other day and asked me to reconsider leaving. Legate pointed out that I haven't undertaken my studies yet so I don't know how much time it will take of mine, so therefore I might be overreacting. I've stopped and thought about it and I agree. Therefore, I will wait until I actually begin my studying before I make a decision to stay or leave.

My studying will begin on Monday and I will have the answer by the end of that first week. Nevertheless, if I decide to stay I suspect that my studies will reduce my time with this RPG and the 'Downs. However, I will get one more post up if I decide to leave.

I know I sound like a hypocritical jerk by saying all this. Thanks for all your good wishes and concern, I really didn't expect this reaction.

Thinlómien · 08-24-2009, 01:30 PM

Looking forward to see how it goes, Groin.

Legate - I think the battle will be finished now. When Groin posts next, he may do it. Or, if he prefers, I can edit an ending to it after my post for Ori (in case I post before him, like I hope). So anyone wishing to still smash some orc skulls or do heroic deeds, the floor is yours, but not for long (less than a week?).

I will try to get a post up soon, I just forgot I was supposed to make one.

Thinlómien · 08-26-2009, 03:24 PM

Groin, if you're writing before Monday, please close the battle. I don't need to write for Ori, there's not much to say about him. But if you haven't written by then (you don't have to!

) I will close the battle by writing from Ori's perspective sometime early next week...

Gwathagor · 08-28-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Legate and Lommy both PMed me the other day and asked me to reconsider leaving. Legate pointed out that I haven't undertaken my studies yet so I don't know how much time it will take of mine, so therefore I might be overreacting. I've stopped and thought about it and I agree. Therefore, I will wait until I actually begin my studying before I make a decision to stay or leave.

Good call, chief. Besides, you'll need something to do for fun on the weekends. Speaking from experience, I had no trouble balancing the Barrow-Downs with undergraduate studies, and I went to Wheaton College in IL, which is a relatively difficult school. You'll be fine.

08-20-2009, 11:49 AM	#1
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Okay, as for posting: I don't know right now, or at least do not have any special inspiration, of what to post for my characters. I think I would mainly prefer to get some general idea on which direction we are taking, in other words, for me personally it would be best to see the battle enclosed (unless something else significant is supposed to happen) and THEN I would post. Onli is not taking part in the battle anyway, I will probably let him encounter Náli in the aftermath. Óin was in the battle, but I can either just post some "flashback" post on how he felt about the battle (he had no special encounter there), or see above - maybe if you had any special plans for the battle yet, I could get him involved (but I would need to know first what is to happen). Similarly with Lóni. So what is it - are we retreating, or doing some more stuff, or what? Or then, like I said, I need not to post for any of these guys in the battle anymore at all (there will be other battles following anyway) and I can just start posting for them after the battle is finished. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

08-21-2009, 03:41 PM	#2
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	I have received lots of PMs from ya'll, some telling me goodbye and some asking me to stay. The reason for my leaving is because of a school course that I want to undertake this year, a course that take lots of my time. So instead of just disappearing and leave ya'll waiting I wanted to slip out. However that's not the case. Legate and Lommy both PMed me the other day and asked me to reconsider leaving. Legate pointed out that I haven't undertaken my studies yet so I don't know how much time it will take of mine, so therefore I might be overreacting. I've stopped and thought about it and I agree. Therefore, I will wait until I actually begin my studying before I make a decision to stay or leave. My studying will begin on Monday and I will have the answer by the end of that first week. Nevertheless, if I decide to stay I suspect that my studies will reduce my time with this RPG and the 'Downs. However, I will get one more post up if I decide to leave. I know I sound like a hypocritical jerk by saying all this. Thanks for all your good wishes and concern, I really didn't expect this reaction. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

08-24-2009, 01:30 PM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Looking forward to see how it goes, Groin. Legate - I think the battle will be finished now. When Groin posts next, he may do it. Or, if he prefers, I can edit an ending to it after my post for Ori (in case I post before him, like I hope). So anyone wishing to still smash some orc skulls or do heroic deeds, the floor is yours, but not for long (less than a week?). I will try to get a post up soon, I just forgot I was supposed to make one. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-26-2009, 03:24 PM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Groin, if you're writing before Monday, please close the battle. I don't need to write for Ori, there's not much to say about him. But if you haven't written by then (you don't have to! ) I will close the battle by writing from Ori's perspective sometime early next week... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

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