Saruman's ending (PJ's way) P.S. Spoilers! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

gorthaur_cruel · 10-29-2004, 04:41 AM

Well, yes. There's that.

But I still don't understand why they moved Saruman to the top of Orthanc as opposed to his balcony, as in the book. I can think of several reasons why Saruman would not talk to them from the top of Orthanc; none as to why he would.

Elianna · 10-29-2004, 07:25 PM

I made the physics calculations and Lego couldn't shoot an arrow to the top of Orthanc. (Even using the amazing 150 lbs. draw strength of his spiffy Lothlórien bow.) The arrow couldn't be able to withstand the amazing amount of acceleration needed to get it to the top. (Even notched with the spiffy flint only found in the Silverlode.)

So we return to: Why on top of Orthanc? The balcony makes so much more sense...

**The Saucepan Man** · 10-29-2004, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Elianna

So we return to: Why on top of Orthanc?

Presumably for reasons of dramatic effect, courtesy of artistic licence.

As The Only Real Estel impied, in a world where Orcs, Elves, Dwarves and Elephant-sized spiders exist, why shouldn't an arrow defy gravity in such a manner?

Boromir88 · 10-29-2004, 08:28 PM

Elianna, also, you have to imagine Saruman would deflect the arrow, like Gandalf did when Legolas shot at him

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I have no idea why Saruman is on the top of Orthanc, all I can think of is PJ did it because he can

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**The Saucepan Man** · 10-29-2004, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Boromir888

Elianna, also, you have to imagine Saruman would deflect the arrow, like Gandalf did when Legolas shot at him

Er. Isn't he dead by this point?

Encaitare · 10-29-2004, 09:13 PM

Wait a second -- he's at the top of Orthanc? As in the same place where he did those crazy magic tricks to make the avalanche on Caradhras?

That's bogus. Doesn't he know he's got a nifty balcony for the express purpose of berating unwanted visitors?

Imladris · 10-29-2004, 10:12 PM

Does it really matter where Saruman talks to them just as long as he talks to them?

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-05-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gorthaur_cruel

Well, yes. There's that.

But I still don't understand why they moved Saruman to the top of Orthanc as opposed to his balcony, as in the book. I can think of several reasons why Saruman would not talk to them from the top of Orthanc; none as to why he would.

So he could fall.

10-29-2004, 07:25 PM	#2
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	I made the physics calculations and Lego couldn't shoot an arrow to the top of Orthanc. (Even using the amazing 150 lbs. draw strength of his spiffy Lothlórien bow.) The arrow couldn't be able to withstand the amazing amount of acceleration needed to get it to the top. (Even notched with the spiffy flint only found in the Silverlode.) So we return to: Why on top of Orthanc? The balcony makes so much more sense... __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

10-29-2004, 10:12 PM	#7
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Does it really matter where Saruman talks to them just as long as he talks to them? __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

10-29-2004, 04:41 AM	#1
gorthaur_cruel Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 92	Well, yes. There's that. But I still don't understand why they moved Saruman to the top of Orthanc as opposed to his balcony, as in the book. I can think of several reasons why Saruman would not talk to them from the top of Orthanc; none as to why he would.

10-29-2004, 08:28 PM	#4
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Elianna, also, you have to imagine Saruman would deflect the arrow, like Gandalf did when Legolas shot at him . I have no idea why Saruman is on the top of Orthanc, all I can think of is PJ did it because he can .

10-29-2004, 09:13 PM	#6
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Wait a second -- he's at the top of Orthanc? As in the same place where he did those crazy magic tricks to make the avalanche on Caradhras? That's bogus. Doesn't he know he's got a nifty balcony for the express purpose of berating unwanted visitors?