6 Degrees of Separation - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lindolirian · 04-15-2004, 07:04 PM

None of the above! I'm not counting Pippin as knowing Adalgrim since it never really says. There is one very small instance where one charcter passes by another, and it is a very hard thing to catch, which is precisely why I used this puzzle!

NightKnight · 04-16-2004, 03:21 AM

Hirgon -> Merry -> Esmeralda Took -> Adalgrim Took

Lindolirian · 04-16-2004, 07:03 AM

Well I think for that to work, you would have to put in Hildigrim Took between Esmerelda and Adalgrim. In that case there's a quicker way, but there are still three hobbits invloved...The tricksy part comes from Hirgon.

NightKnight · 04-16-2004, 08:04 AM

Well, Esmeralda was Adalgrim's daughter, so I don't think we need her grandfather...

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There is one very small instance where one charcter passes by another,

I suppose Pippin saw Hirgon somewhere, then.

Hirgon -> Pippin -> Paladin -> Adalgrim

Lindolirian · 04-16-2004, 09:05 PM

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But Shadowfax paused in his stride, slowing to a walk, and then he lifted up his head and neighed. And out of the darkness the answering neigh of other horses came; and presently the thudding of hooves was heard and three riders swept up and passed like flying ghosts in the moon and vanished into the West.

You are absolutely correct! Here Pippin and Gandalf were passed by the errand riders of Gondor, including Hirgon. You're up, NightKnight!

NightKnight · 04-17-2004, 04:01 AM

You tried to make it tricksy, did you?

Ingold -> Deagol

In 4 steps, no Gandalf etc.

Lindolirian · 04-17-2004, 12:57 PM

Oh yes, so verry tricksy, precious!

Ingold-> Pippin-> Frodo-> Smeagol-> Deagol

04-15-2004, 07:04 PM	#1
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	None of the above! I'm not counting Pippin as knowing Adalgrim since it never really says. There is one very small instance where one charcter passes by another, and it is a very hard thing to catch, which is precisely why I used this puzzle! __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-16-2004, 03:21 AM	#2
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Hirgon -> Merry -> Esmeralda Took -> Adalgrim Took __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

04-16-2004, 07:03 AM	#3
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Well I think for that to work, you would have to put in Hildigrim Took between Esmerelda and Adalgrim. In that case there's a quicker way, but there are still three hobbits invloved...The tricksy part comes from Hirgon. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-17-2004, 04:01 AM	#6
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	You tried to make it tricksy, did you? Ingold -> Deagol In 4 steps, no Gandalf etc. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

04-17-2004, 12:57 PM	#7
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Oh yes, so verry tricksy, precious! Ingold-> Pippin-> Frodo-> Smeagol-> Deagol __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."