In the Shadow of the Star: Discussion Thread (Part 1) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Birdland · 03-12-2003, 08:17 PM

Ahem...since I was the one who may have started this debate, I guess I should throw in my two cents, though I have not read the tales that Cami and Mark are referring to.

I threw in Birdie's "doubts" because it is very in character for Bird to do this. I also felt that the story needed a little conflict, and some sort of lead up to the future kidnapping of the children.

I also feel that "Bird" character (and myself) make a very good point about the appearance of Frodo, Bilbo, and particularly Men, in the Shire. While the main characters may be living a dream, the people around them aren't. There is little or not reaction to the events going on, and the story seems to lack because of it.

I also thought that if these issues were brought up, it might open the story up a little so that other players might have something to build on and play with if only as a sub-plot. There just doesn't seem to be much for other characters to react to, except to stand and watch as Cami, Pio and the other main characters interact.

Anyway, that's my take on the matter.

03-12-2003, 08:17 PM	#11
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	Ahem...since I was the one who may have started this debate, I guess I should throw in my two cents, though I have not read the tales that Cami and Mark are referring to. I threw in Birdie's "doubts" because it is very in character for Bird to do this. I also felt that the story needed a little conflict, and some sort of lead up to the future kidnapping of the children. I also feel that "Bird" character (and myself) make a very good point about the appearance of Frodo, Bilbo, and particularly Men, in the Shire. While the main characters may be living a dream, the people around them aren't. There is little or not reaction to the events going on, and the story seems to lack because of it. I also thought that if these issues were brought up, it might open the story up a little so that other players might have something to build on and play with if only as a sub-plot. There just doesn't seem to be much for other characters to react to, except to stand and watch as Cami, Pio and the other main characters interact. Anyway, that's my take on the matter.