Admin Thread for WWXLV: The Fellowship of Saruman - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

A Little Green · 03-13-2008, 09:10 AM

I had already decided to have a pause because I'm quite busy... But this idea sounded so awesome that I just have to join.

Thanks a lot, Legate. There's goodbye to my schoolwork... Nah, at least I have an excuse now.

I'm not sure yet on who I'll be, I have too many ideas. Gollum would be nice, or some sweet orc or the Mouth of Sauron or even Bergil or Forlong. I considered Old Man Willow too but then thought that his posts would probably not be too constructive...

We'll see. I'll try to make up my mind soon.

McCaber · 03-13-2008, 11:46 AM

It looks like everyone's getting into character already.

Let's get this started as soon as possible, then.

Thinlómien · 03-13-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCaber

It looks like everyone's getting into character already.

Let's get this started as soon as possible, then.

Indeed. We just need a little more players...

I like this character stuff so much. I will change my signature and location as soon as I have decided which ones would be best...

Groin Redbeard · 03-13-2008, 03:25 PM

Hey Legate, since this is the fellowship of Saruman, and you are the moderater, does this mean that your character will be Saruman?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Indeed. We just need a little more players...

I'm sending out PMs to some players who are usually active in WW. Hopfully that will get one or two new players.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-13-2008, 03:31 PM

Folks, this is all sooo great! I just arrived home and all this stuff simply jumped at me from this page. Wonderful!!! Wonderful!!!!!!!

And yes, I think I should start sending out invitations... any suggestions on possible victims?

And LG, welcome to the Fellowship

Just find yourself a suitable character... but not any Mouth of Sauron, for Eru's sake. We are still against Sauron. You can pick yourself a Snaga from Isengard, or Bergil or Forlong, but don't pick from your enemies...

EDIT: x-ed with Groin: Well, I am the Mod here, so it should be me sending it

... anyway. Well, my character, technically, will be Saruman, if you take it like that. But not really. You'll see.

satansaloser2005 · 03-13-2008, 06:34 PM

I must confess a grave sin. Okay, it's not grave, and it's not a sin, but I might as well tell you all anyway, before the games starts and I make a slight fool of myself. I've....*whispers* never really read a lot of Tolkien stuff. *ducks various flying objects, then unwhispers* However, my good friend here at college (most of you have "met" her already....my pet duck, as I refer to her on the board) helps me figure out a lot of the Tolkien references and stuff, and she's been helping me a lot with who to pick for the game and stuff. So....before I say who I (or we) have chosen, I may as well put that forward now and tell you all in advance that this may be an extremely interesting game as far as my performance goes. Let me assure you that while I might (more like I will) make some character mistakes and such throughout the game, I'll do my best (with Emily's help of course) to be nice and true to the character of my choosing (whom, for the record, she suggested, but I, after consideration, made the final decision upon). Also, while Emily will be helping me with staying in-character and such things, my reasoning, hunches, accusations, and actual game-play will still be me and me alone, as I don't think it would be fair to get extra help with the game itself when all of you have to rely only on your own wits.

That being said, if you all are still okay with having me in the game, Théodred for me, if you please. (Because, well yeah....if Saruman's not evil anymore, Théodred would still be alive, so unless I'm mistaken he's game. Correct me if I'm wrong.)

McCaber · 03-13-2008, 07:39 PM

You should be fine, as Théodred died a good four months after the council of Elrond.

Nerwen · 03-13-2008, 08:27 PM

You're fine, time-wise. And Théodred was in the film, so you should be able to get an avatar. The problem is that there's not all that much said about him, and his only direct appearance in the books is in Unfinished Tales, describing the battle where he was killed... er... which now never happened...

Here's what we do know about "you"–

–You're forty-one years old.
–You're an experienced warrior and commander; in fact you're Second Marshall of the Mark (second-in-command after the King).
–You're devoted to your father, and did your best to counter Gríma Wormtongue's influence on him.
–Saruman saw you (with Éomer) as the main obstacle to his conquest of Rohan. At the first battle of the Fords of Isen, he gave special orders that you were to be killed at all costs. (Or rather, he would have done so, had this battle taken place in our version.)
–You're brave– had you, in fact, died, it would have been a very heroic death.
–You're quite likely rather suspicious of Elves.
–Until recently, you would have thought hobbits were a myth.

I hope this helps.

03-13-2008, 09:10 AM	#1
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	I had already decided to have a pause because I'm quite busy... But this idea sounded so awesome that I just have to join. Thanks a lot, Legate. There's goodbye to my schoolwork... Nah, at least I have an excuse now. I'm not sure yet on who I'll be, I have too many ideas. Gollum would be nice, or some sweet orc or the Mouth of Sauron or even Bergil or Forlong. I considered Old Man Willow too but then thought that his posts would probably not be too constructive... We'll see. I'll try to make up my mind soon. __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

03-13-2008, 11:46 AM	#2
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	It looks like everyone's getting into character already. Let's get this started as soon as possible, then. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

03-13-2008, 03:31 PM	#5
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Folks, this is all sooo great! I just arrived home and all this stuff simply jumped at me from this page. Wonderful!!! Wonderful!!!!!!! And yes, I think I should start sending out invitations... any suggestions on possible victims? And LG, welcome to the Fellowship Just find yourself a suitable character... but not any Mouth of Sauron, for Eru's sake. We are still against Sauron. You can pick yourself a Snaga from Isengard, or Bergil or Forlong, but don't pick from your enemies... EDIT: x-ed with Groin: Well, I am the Mod here, so it should be me sending it ... anyway. Well, my character, technically, will be Saruman, if you take it like that. But not really. You'll see. __________________ "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

03-13-2008, 06:34 PM	#6
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I must confess a grave sin. Okay, it's not grave, and it's not a sin, but I might as well tell you all anyway, before the games starts and I make a slight fool of myself. I've....whispers never really read a lot of Tolkien stuff. ducks various flying objects, then unwhispers However, my good friend here at college (most of you have "met" her already....my pet duck, as I refer to her on the board) helps me figure out a lot of the Tolkien references and stuff, and she's been helping me a lot with who to pick for the game and stuff. So....before I say who I (or we) have chosen, I may as well put that forward now and tell you all in advance that this may be an extremely interesting game as far as my performance goes. Let me assure you that while I might (more like I will) make some character mistakes and such throughout the game, I'll do my best (with Emily's help of course) to be nice and true to the character of my choosing (whom, for the record, she suggested, but I, after consideration, made the final decision upon). Also, while Emily will be helping me with staying in-character and such things, my reasoning, hunches, accusations, and actual game-play will still be me and me alone, as I don't think it would be fair to get extra help with the game itself when all of you have to rely only on your own wits. That being said, if you all are still okay with having me in the game, Théodred for me, if you please. (Because, well yeah....if Saruman's not evil anymore, Théodred would still be alive, so unless I'm mistaken he's game. Correct me if I'm wrong.) __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

03-13-2008, 07:39 PM	#7
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	You should be fine, as Théodred died a good four months after the council of Elrond. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

03-13-2008, 08:27 PM	#8
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	You're fine, time-wise. And Théodred was in the film, so you should be able to get an avatar. The problem is that there's not all that much said about him, and his only direct appearance in the books is in Unfinished Tales, describing the battle where he was killed... er... which now never happened... Here's what we do know about "you"– –You're forty-one years old. –You're an experienced warrior and commander; in fact you're Second Marshall of the Mark (second-in-command after the King). –You're devoted to your father, and did your best to counter Gríma Wormtongue's influence on him. –Saruman saw you (with Éomer) as the main obstacle to his conquest of Rohan. At the first battle of the Fords of Isen, he gave special orders that you were to be killed at all costs. (Or rather, he would have done so, had this battle taken place in our version.) –You're brave– had you, in fact, died, it would have been a very heroic death. –You're quite likely rather suspicious of Elves. –Until recently, you would have thought hobbits were a myth. I hope this helps. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.