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Aaront596 · 10-23-2007, 10:31 PM

Hi I started making my own piecing together of the fall of Gondolin and in researching it I found where you guys had be working on one and so I want to join so I can read it and many other stories such as beren and luthien. I don't know how much help I’ll be but I would love to and I mean love to be able to read the work you guys have done. Can I sign up and get access to the writing you guys have produced?
Please let me know how. Thanx
Sincerely,
Aaron Smith

emrys · 10-24-2007, 06:09 AM

Greetings to everyone,

Not so much time ago I finally decided to complete my readings of Tolkien material with a new reading of HoME and consequently I started to organize my Tolkien ebook collection tryng to do a job very similar to what you all are doing with this fantastic project.

Than I discovered this site and found that you guys have already done an amazing work! so first of all let me congratulate with all of you.

That sayd, if there is some work to do to give a contribute to the project I will be very happy to join.

Findegil · 10-24-2007, 12:14 PM

Hello and a heartly welcome to Aaront596 and emry!

To join the project is very simple: read in the threads here in the forum and start commenting on the changes we proposed.

In time when you have shown a real interest you will get a password for the members only forum, which will give you access to some helpful compilations. This access is not a must have for the discussions it is only a helpful addition. In former times a simple message likes your would have been sufficient to get the password but we ended up with a long list of members which never became active. Therfore we only give it now after a time of active participation in the discussions.

See posting 100 in this thread for an oferview of were we are. When we considre a chapter done, that does not mean that you might not start a new discussion on it, but it might be easier to start with a still open topic. Therefore I would recomment to start with reading the following threads:
Narn I Chîn Húrin 1: Túrins Fostering
The Narn i Chîn Húrin: Beleg & Falivirn
Narn i Chîn Húrin 3: The End of the Narn

Respectfully
Findegil

Aiwendil · 10-24-2007, 04:06 PM

Welcome to both of you!

As you may have noticed, this project tends to crawl along rather slowly. Please don't let that dissuade you from participating. Take a look at the threads Findegil linked to and if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, go ahead and post them.

By the way, I do hope to get back into this in the near future.

Tar-Telperien · 12-02-2007, 04:50 AM

Hello, everyone.

I have looked at many of the threads here and am impressed by your work. I would like to join this project. I have studied the Elvish languages a fair amount and am fairly well versed in linguistics (as it is my course of study). In addition, I have a fairly detailed knowledge of Tolkien's works which could be put to use here.

The slow pace does not bother me at all, as I am often quite busy.

But I will check in when I can. What exactly are the current projects? This is not quite clear to me. It seems that the Ainulindalë is finished. Is The Fall of Gondolin the current focus?

Findegil · 12-02-2007, 06:02 AM

Welcome Tar-Telperien!

First of all, it doesn't matter which is considered an active project right now. If you have any comment to any part of text or discussion will will apprieciate to read it.

My posts #100 and #106 above are still valid more or less. But active discussions are in the moment concerned with the Ruin of Doriath.

Respectfuly
Findegil

thelotrfreak1 · 12-29-2007, 03:32 PM

Hello Everybody,

First of all, a late Merry Christmas and I wish you all good luck. I have always been an avid fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium. Furthermore, I always wished to accomplish some kind of project pertaining to the author's writings with the community. After stumbling upon this forum (Having long been reading the Minas Tirith Forum), I found the perfect chance and I hope there is still something I could do in The Translation from the Elvish. Finally, it is important to note that I possess great knowledge regarding Tolkien's books, having read them several times, and I adhere to the requirements.

Thank you,

Thelotrfreak1

P.S. Could anyone just give me a general idea on the progress so far (How much is done and how fast is the work being done). Estimated percentage would help. Indeed, even an approximate deadline would.

10-24-2007, 06:09 AM	#2
emrys Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Hello! Greetings to everyone, Not so much time ago I finally decided to complete my readings of Tolkien material with a new reading of HoME and consequently I started to organize my Tolkien ebook collection tryng to do a job very similar to what you all are doing with this fantastic project. Than I discovered this site and found that you guys have already done an amazing work! so first of all let me congratulate with all of you. That sayd, if there is some work to do to give a contribute to the project I will be very happy to join.

12-02-2007, 04:50 AM	#5
Tar-Telperien Animated Skeleton Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armenelos Posts: 37	Hello, everyone. I have looked at many of the threads here and am impressed by your work. I would like to join this project. I have studied the Elvish languages a fair amount and am fairly well versed in linguistics (as it is my course of study). In addition, I have a fairly detailed knowledge of Tolkien's works which could be put to use here. The slow pace does not bother me at all, as I am often quite busy. But I will check in when I can. What exactly are the current projects? This is not quite clear to me. It seems that the Ainulindalë is finished. Is The Fall of Gondolin the current focus? __________________ "Ye are my children. I have sent you to dwell here. In time ye will inherit all this Earth, but first ye must be children and learn. Call on me and I shall hear; for I am watching over you." —Eru Ilúvatar

12-29-2007, 03:32 PM	#7
thelotrfreak1 Newly Deceased Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 7	Hello Hello Everybody, First of all, a late Merry Christmas and I wish you all good luck. I have always been an avid fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium. Furthermore, I always wished to accomplish some kind of project pertaining to the author's writings with the community. After stumbling upon this forum (Having long been reading the Minas Tirith Forum), I found the perfect chance and I hope there is still something I could do in The Translation from the Elvish. Finally, it is important to note that I possess great knowledge regarding Tolkien's books, having read them several times, and I adhere to the requirements. Thank you, Thelotrfreak1 P.S. Could anyone just give me a general idea on the progress so far (How much is done and how fast is the work being done). Estimated percentage would help. Indeed, even an approximate deadline would. Last edited by thelotrfreak1; 12-29-2007 at 03:40 PM.

10-23-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
Aaront596 Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville KY USA Posts: 21	like to join Hi I started making my own piecing together of the fall of Gondolin and in researching it I found where you guys had be working on one and so I want to join so I can read it and many other stories such as beren and luthien. I don't know how much help I’ll be but I would love to and I mean love to be able to read the work you guys have done. Can I sign up and get access to the writing you guys have produced? Please let me know how. Thanx Sincerely, Aaron Smith

10-24-2007, 12:14 PM	#3
Findegil King's Writer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,721	Hello and a heartly welcome to Aaront596 and emry! To join the project is very simple: read in the threads here in the forum and start commenting on the changes we proposed. In time when you have shown a real interest you will get a password for the members only forum, which will give you access to some helpful compilations. This access is not a must have for the discussions it is only a helpful addition. In former times a simple message likes your would have been sufficient to get the password but we ended up with a long list of members which never became active. Therfore we only give it now after a time of active participation in the discussions. See posting 100 in this thread for an oferview of were we are. When we considre a chapter done, that does not mean that you might not start a new discussion on it, but it might be easier to start with a still open topic. Therefore I would recomment to start with reading the following threads: Narn I Chîn Húrin 1: Túrins Fostering The Narn i Chîn Húrin: Beleg & Falivirn Narn i Chîn Húrin 3: The End of the Narn Respectfully Findegil

10-24-2007, 04:06 PM	#4
Aiwendil Late Istar Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,224	Welcome to both of you! As you may have noticed, this project tends to crawl along rather slowly. Please don't let that dissuade you from participating. Take a look at the threads Findegil linked to and if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, go ahead and post them. By the way, I do hope to get back into this in the near future.

12-02-2007, 06:02 AM	#6
Findegil King's Writer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,721	Welcome Tar-Telperien! First of all, it doesn't matter which is considered an active project right now. If you have any comment to any part of text or discussion will will apprieciate to read it. My posts #100 and #106 above are still valid more or less. But active discussions are in the moment concerned with the Ruin of Doriath. Respectfuly Findegil