Alternate "Hiding the Ring" strategies - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tuor of Gondolin · 03-07-2006, 01:20 PM

Yes. But the idea is to keep things stirred up.
Since even in conventional (non-ring possession)
terms Sauron is the strongest force (with his
allies) the best of poor alternatives might well be
to foster dissension in his forces which would also
tend to keep some good guys in play in Middle-earth.
Recall even Gorbag and Shagrat (while in the employ
of the Dark Tower leading their lads
in fighting to the death). And the orc (I forget his
name) trying to get the ring from Merry and Pippin.

While such a strategy of delay fortunately didn't work
for Hitler it proved quite successful for Frederick the
Great.

03-07-2006, 01:20 PM	#32
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Yes. But the idea is to keep things stirred up. Since even in conventional (non-ring possession) terms Sauron is the strongest force (with his allies) the best of poor alternatives might well be to foster dissension in his forces which would also tend to keep some good guys in play in Middle-earth. Recall even Gorbag and Shagrat (while in the employ of the Dark Tower leading their lads in fighting to the death). And the orc (I forget his name) trying to get the ring from Merry and Pippin. While such a strategy of delay fortunately didn't work for Hitler it proved quite successful for Frederick the Great. __________________ Aure Entuluva! Last edited by Tuor of Gondolin; 03-07-2006 at 01:27 PM.