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Old 03-11-2008, 07:42 AM   #1
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This alternative fellowship looks quite entertaining: Lobelia and Tom Bombadil indeed! And Uglúk! Now we know Saruman had the tongue to speak people over to this and that but managing to convince Elrond's council that taking Uglúk in the fellowship is a great idea must be listed among the ultimate high-points in the art of rhetoric indeed...

I kind of remember that someone asked whether s/he could be Legolas - and if I'm not wrong it was just okay if someone wished to be one from the original fellowship as well. So there was no requirement to take an alternative choice.

I liked Nerwen's idea of being the other of the brothers while McCaber would be the other one. It would add an extra dimension to the game dynamics as well as to the narrations.

And just to remind you others of my honest commitment: I will try to play differently this time - so be prepared to nonsense rhymes...
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:01 AM   #2
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Now we know Saruman had the tongue to speak people over to this and that but managing to convince Elrond's council that taking Uglúk in the fellowship is a great idea must be listed among the ultimate high-points in the art of rhetoric indeed...
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I kind of remember that someone asked whether s/he could be Legolas.
Oh, that was me. My specific offer was as follows: For a very reasonable sum of money, payable via check or Pay Pal, I will undertake not to state the obvious constantly. For a bit extra I might even manage not to reminisce about the hair-raising adventures I've had with Aragorn. (See The Mellon Chronicles etc.)

Otherwise... things could get nasty.

Or perhaps you'd rather I was Elladan/Elrohir?

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And just to remind you others of my honest commitment: I will try to play differently this time - so be prepared to nonsense rhymes...
Of course, Tom Wolfadil. What a great cover.
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Old 03-11-2008, 10:17 AM   #3
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Yay, the game is back up. Count me in, I'll be playing as Dain II Ironfoot.
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Old 03-11-2008, 01:42 PM   #4
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Yay, the game is back up. Count me in, I'll be playing as Dain II Ironfoot.
BRUTAL!!! COOL!!!



Wow, you surely did that for me, Groin! Great choice!
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Old 03-12-2008, 03:33 AM   #5
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Why's everybody so funny on this thread?

I have a suggestion. If Legate wishes that we call one another by our in-game names, I think it would be good if every one of us players would change their avatar, signature or location (or all of them, if they wish) to remind people of who they're playing. (Or then the boring option would be simply writing the character's name bolded to the start of the signature...)
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Old 03-12-2008, 04:18 AM   #6
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I have a suggestion. If Legate wishes that we call one another by our in-game names, I think it would be good if every one of us players would change their avatar, signature or location (or all of them, if they wish) to remind people of who they're playing. (Or then the boring option would be simply writing the character's name bolded to the start of the signature...)
A good idea. I'm not sure whether everyone is willing to undertake such a thing for a mere WW game, though. (And by the way, a pity of losing your current location it would be, Lommy ) I thought about at least the "boring option" as well, for easier orientation - I meant, also, the boring option that everyone writes his character name to the post title, so that it's at the beginning and easily visible.

There's also another thing, we used to remove our signatures in my last game (which was also roleplaying one), so that the signatures don't interrupt the flow of it. Thinking of it, maybe it will be better to do that as well - also for the purpose of people who could for example read the game later. Your avvies, signatures and locations won't be the same anymore anyway at the time. But for your immediate orientation, if you decide to, changing avvies or so is a good proposal, I think. It's upon you.
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Old 03-12-2008, 05:19 AM   #7
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I think it's a good idea. How about using quotes from the characters as our signatures?

Anyway, I'm going to be Elladan– unless McCaber has a sudden deep objection to being Elrohir.
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Old 03-12-2008, 09:05 AM   #8
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Why's everybody so funny on this thread?

I have a suggestion. If Legate wishes that we call one another by our in-game names, I think it would be good if every one of us players would change their avatar, signature or location (or all of them, if they wish) to remind people of who they're playing. (Or then the boring option would be simply writing the character's name bolded to the start of the signature...)
I love the idea! I'll start mine right away, though I'm not sure if I can find a quote.
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Old 03-12-2008, 09:33 AM   #9
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I'm going to be Elladan– unless McCaber has a sudden deep objection to being Elrohir.
In fact, Elrohir was the one I was leaning towards. So it looks like we're brothers, Nerwen.
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