Hard Winters Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Firefoot · 06-16-2015, 06:56 AM

Fingers would probably be the most interesting (fun fact: forget about waistlines - hands are the second most important body part for self -body image, after the face).

Similar to what Legate said, you could have her out for firewood and take her glove off for some reason (too bulky/clumsy).

As for which finger(s), the thumb would obviously be bad news. But if I had to choose a finger to lose, it would be my index finger. Your middle and ring fingers can compensate pretty well. Losing the middle finger would be more awkward but still okay. Your ring and pinky fingers are really important for grip strength and stability (imagine carrying a heavy plate or tray with just your thumb and first two fingers). Missing either of these fingers, especially the little one, I would expect to see increased clumsiness, possibly dropping things.

The other thing to keep in mind is often with frostbite you only lose part of the finger, but the remainder/tip is often uncomfortably sensitive to touch, making it less useful than one might expect.

Hope this helps!

Thinlómien · 06-16-2015, 12:49 PM

Edited Ledwyn's details, added Stefnu and Scyld, whom I had forgotten because I didn't know where to put him. Btw Firefoot does he have any job or anything? What do you fathom he's doing in the Meadhall? Like, how is he useful?

LMP, I take it that you'll be writing Harreld then? Should Garreth also be listed as your character or as an NPC?

I'll message Kath on facebook and ask if we should keep Kara and Frodides as NPCs or if they should leave the hall, or if she wants to make a comeback and write them.

Currently sketching Wiheard's first post (yay!) and entertaining the idea of bringing my first ever 'downs RPG character for a visit to the Meadhall (no, Lommy, no!)

Firefoot · 06-16-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Btw Firefoot does he have any job or anything? What do you fathom he's doing in the Meadhall? Like, how is he useful?

lol, he previously was not useful I'm terms of skilled labor, but I wrote into his first post for the new thread that he's been working with his brother learning leather-working, since the hall lost its last one.

06-16-2015, 12:49 PM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Edited Ledwyn's details, added Stefnu and Scyld, whom I had forgotten because I didn't know where to put him. Btw Firefoot does he have any job or anything? What do you fathom he's doing in the Meadhall? Like, how is he useful? LMP, I take it that you'll be writing Harreld then? Should Garreth also be listed as your character or as an NPC? I'll message Kath on facebook and ask if we should keep Kara and Frodides as NPCs or if they should leave the hall, or if she wants to make a comeback and write them. Currently sketching Wiheard's first post (yay!) and entertaining the idea of bringing my first ever 'downs RPG character for a visit to the Meadhall (no, Lommy, no!) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris Last edited by Thinlómien; 06-16-2015 at 03:05 PM.

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06-16-2015, 06:56 AM	#1
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Fingers would probably be the most interesting (fun fact: forget about waistlines - hands are the second most important body part for self -body image, after the face). Similar to what Legate said, you could have her out for firewood and take her glove off for some reason (too bulky/clumsy). As for which finger(s), the thumb would obviously be bad news. But if I had to choose a finger to lose, it would be my index finger. Your middle and ring fingers can compensate pretty well. Losing the middle finger would be more awkward but still okay. Your ring and pinky fingers are really important for grip strength and stability (imagine carrying a heavy plate or tray with just your thumb and first two fingers). Missing either of these fingers, especially the little one, I would expect to see increased clumsiness, possibly dropping things. The other thing to keep in mind is often with frostbite you only lose part of the finger, but the remainder/tip is often uncomfortably sensitive to touch, making it less useful than one might expect. Hope this helps!