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Finduilas · 09-27-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macalaure

If the quotes don't go as deep as HoMe, I'm in.

Must say the same. I haven't read any but the beginning of The Treason of Isengard.

The Might · 09-27-2007, 06:35 PM

No, I wasn't consdering it anyway since many don't own the books, and you can't really blame them for that since many aren't interested in the series.

No only LotR, Silmarillion, UT and the Hobbit. I'm sure in each team at least someone will have them all.

Gwathagor · 09-27-2007, 10:19 PM

Sounds fun.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-28-2007, 02:14 AM

If I'm not mistaken, that would be 7 (if Gwathagor's post means "yes" and if we take care of "persuading Lommy quite easily" - in other words, I persuade thee, Lommy

). We can wait if more people show, but the organisation things can be already prepared...

The Might · 09-28-2007, 07:16 AM

Of course...well the whole thing is pretty simple.

We need two teams and a moderator that will ask the questions (he needs to have all the 4 books) and then confirm the answers and the quotes that support them.
I guess we first need the moderator.
Then the teams can be chosen, I guess in such a way so that they are as equal as possible and that all are happy with their colleagues.
The moderator then PMs each member of each team the question at the same time (you can send PM to multiple users).
Then the teams have a certain amount of time (I'm thinking 48hrs to come up with the answer AND the quote that supports it).
The answer and the quote must be sent as a PM to the moderator in time, otherwise they don't count.
The PM then changes the score; each team receives

0 points for a wrong answer,
1 point for a correct answer, but no quote,
2 points for a correct answer and a correct quote.

If by chance the team gives another answer that however also is correct (that's a mistake by the mod, but can happen) they still receive the points.

After a specific number of questions the team with more points wins. If there is a tide we will have a sudden death thing, the first team that gets more points then the other wins.

I guess it's all pretty simple, if anyone has questions then please ask.

PS: team members are to first agree upon an answer before they PM it, however should a member send an answer that the others don't agree with it will count, so please first decide together what you'll answer

I guess PMs are a good way to talk to each other, or using an IM.

As far as the moderator position is concerned I have no problem doing that.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-28-2007, 07:41 AM

Sounds fine. All right, in that case everything we need is just to assemble the teams and for the Mod to think of the questions.

So, I suppose with the quotes it will look like that e.g. the question will be "who was the owner of Andúril" and we answer "Aragorn" and provide for example the quote where he draws the sword before Éomer and claims that it is his.

And as for the Mod post, if you were rather interested in playing, I could take it instead of you. Whatever you wish.

Finduilas · 09-28-2007, 09:02 AM

Does UT stand for Unfinished Tales?

09-27-2007, 06:35 PM	#2
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	No, I wasn't consdering it anyway since many don't own the books, and you can't really blame them for that since many aren't interested in the series. No only LotR, Silmarillion, UT and the Hobbit. I'm sure in each team at least someone will have them all. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

09-27-2007, 10:19 PM	#3
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Sounds fun. __________________ Stories and songs.

09-28-2007, 02:14 AM	#4
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	If I'm not mistaken, that would be 7 (if Gwathagor's post means "yes" and if we take care of "persuading Lommy quite easily" - in other words, I persuade thee, Lommy ). We can wait if more people show, but the organisation things can be already prepared... __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

09-28-2007, 07:16 AM	#5
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Of course...well the whole thing is pretty simple. We need two teams and a moderator that will ask the questions (he needs to have all the 4 books) and then confirm the answers and the quotes that support them. I guess we first need the moderator. Then the teams can be chosen, I guess in such a way so that they are as equal as possible and that all are happy with their colleagues. The moderator then PMs each member of each team the question at the same time (you can send PM to multiple users). Then the teams have a certain amount of time (I'm thinking 48hrs to come up with the answer AND the quote that supports it). The answer and the quote must be sent as a PM to the moderator in time, otherwise they don't count. The PM then changes the score; each team receives 0 points for a wrong answer, 1 point for a correct answer, but no quote, 2 points for a correct answer and a correct quote. If by chance the team gives another answer that however also is correct (that's a mistake by the mod, but can happen) they still receive the points. After a specific number of questions the team with more points wins. If there is a tide we will have a sudden death thing, the first team that gets more points then the other wins. I guess it's all pretty simple, if anyone has questions then please ask. PS: team members are to first agree upon an answer before they PM it, however should a member send an answer that the others don't agree with it will count, so please first decide together what you'll answer I guess PMs are a good way to talk to each other, or using an IM. As far as the moderator position is concerned I have no problem doing that. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

09-28-2007, 07:41 AM	#6
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Sounds fine. All right, in that case everything we need is just to assemble the teams and for the Mod to think of the questions. So, I suppose with the quotes it will look like that e.g. the question will be "who was the owner of Andúril" and we answer "Aragorn" and provide for example the quote where he draws the sword before Éomer and claims that it is his. And as for the Mod post, if you were rather interested in playing, I could take it instead of you. Whatever you wish. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

09-28-2007, 09:02 AM	#7
Finduilas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Home. Where rolling green hills and clear rivers are practically my backyard. Posts: 595	Does UT stand for Unfinished Tales? __________________ One (1) book of rules and traffic regulations, which may not be bent or broken. ~ The Phantom Tollbooth