Behind the Hedge? The Dueling Inn? or, gauntlet tossing on locale... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Maeggaladiel · 11-01-2004, 10:39 AM

Hey, sounds like a great idea! I'll be able to release some of that penned-up frustration.

Then I'll show 'em. I'll show 'em all. ALL WILL TOLERATE ME AND BE INDIFFERENT!

Maeg

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-01-2004, 11:13 AM

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I'll be able to release some of that penned-up frustration

LOL. Some say the pen is mightler than the sword, but in this case we could well prove that the keyboard beats them all!

***Mister Underhill*** · 11-01-2004, 11:31 AM

I think Hilde's got it right -- everyone knows a duel should be conducted out of doors for the open air exercise and the convenience of spectators. Here's Mark Twain's account of his part in The Great French Duel to get you in the mood.

mark12_30 · 11-01-2004, 12:17 PM

"WHOOP-ie!"

Lalwendë · 11-01-2004, 01:41 PM

Is this going to be the 'Downs version of Fight Club? Conducted in darkened rooms with membership invitations passed on by word of mouth? Or will it be more like the wrestling, well-rehearsed with souvenir T-shirts on sale outside the arena? Will there be Queensberry rules? Or a fair maiden who will drop her handkerchief to start off combat proceedings? Personally, I'm hoping for a return to schooldays when someone would suddenly yell "fight!" and 500 kids would stream to the opposite end of the playing fields.

mark12_30 · 11-01-2004, 05:02 PM

I think it will change flavor according to the participants of the moment, and that will be part of the fun.

Standards of fair combat (and RPG'ing) will still apply as between gentlemen (cough cough) and as they have in party threads in the past: for instance, no overt character hijacking.

If you are facing an earnest duel with a Balrog of Morgoth, for instance, one might make the effort to procure some genuine MarySue Armor or Mithril Undergarments (ooo, c-c-cold!) A magic horn or a cute pet dragon could come in handy. No Uzzi's. No Tanks. But downs-trained Trolls might be permitted.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 11-02-2004, 06:47 AM

Somehow that reminds me of D&D.

Thirty-five paces with dice, anyone?

11-01-2004, 10:39 AM	#1
Maeggaladiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The end of the world as we know it. I feel fine, incidentally. Posts: 500	Hey, sounds like a great idea! I'll be able to release some of that penned-up frustration. Then I'll show 'em. I'll show 'em all. ALL WILL TOLERATE ME AND BE INDIFFERENT! Maeg __________________ "Wide ne bith wel," cwaeth se the geheirde on helle hriman.

11-01-2004, 12:17 PM	#4
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	"WHOOP-ie!" __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

11-01-2004, 01:41 PM	#5
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Is this going to be the 'Downs version of Fight Club? Conducted in darkened rooms with membership invitations passed on by word of mouth? Or will it be more like the wrestling, well-rehearsed with souvenir T-shirts on sale outside the arena? Will there be Queensberry rules? Or a fair maiden who will drop her handkerchief to start off combat proceedings? Personally, I'm hoping for a return to schooldays when someone would suddenly yell "fight!" and 500 kids would stream to the opposite end of the playing fields. __________________ Gordon's alive!

11-01-2004, 05:02 PM	#6
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I think it will change flavor according to the participants of the moment, and that will be part of the fun. Standards of fair combat (and RPG'ing) will still apply as between gentlemen (cough cough) and as they have in party threads in the past: for instance, no overt character hijacking. If you are facing an earnest duel with a Balrog of Morgoth, for instance, one might make the effort to procure some genuine MarySue Armor or Mithril Undergarments (ooo, c-c-cold!) A magic horn or a cute pet dragon could come in handy. No Uzzi's. No Tanks. But downs-trained Trolls might be permitted. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

11-01-2004, 11:31 AM	#3
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	I think Hilde's got it right -- everyone knows a duel should be conducted out of doors for the open air exercise and the convenience of spectators. Here's Mark Twain's account of his part in The Great French Duel to get you in the mood.

11-02-2004, 06:47 AM	#7
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Somehow that reminds me of D&D. Thirty-five paces with dice, anyone?