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

Nerwen · 03-13-2008, 09:53 PM

Welcome aboard, Gwathagor.

And, sorry, but no, you can't play Beowulf.

Lily, if you want to be somebody... er... ethically challenged, let us say, what about Gríma?

satansaloser2005 · 03-13-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Lily, if you want to be somebody... er... ethically challenged, let us say, what about Gríma?

Oh gravy, that'd be fun. *plots*

Nerwen · 03-13-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

Oh gravy, that'd be fun. *plots*

It would, of course, be quite out of character for Théodred not to want to lynch Gríma...

satansaloser2005 · 03-13-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

It would, of course, be quite out of character for Théodred not to want to lynch Gríma...

Prexactly....I could seriously have some fun with Little Miss Green. Up to you though of course, dear; pick whatever character you think you'll have the most fun with. I've still got Menel's pretty little Orc to play with.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-14-2008, 02:23 AM

Sally, no worries. If nothing else, having only the overall idea or, even, (and I'd never expect myself to say that

) knowing at least the movie portrayal of the characters would be sufficient (however, I hasten to point out that this is a concession, not a rule! Whoever has read LotR more than once has no excuse from me!!!

). And personally I think Théodred is a very good pick - and as there's only very little about him in the books, you are not bound much by any character specifications. And I believe Saruman would like to add Théodred to the Fellowship, as kind of a "remedy", to show good face to Théoden (and even Théodred himself).

And only one warning - I think that it's not necessary to point that out, but just to mention it - while in-character issues with other characters inevitably have their place here, this is still a WW game and don't let the roleplaying slip out of hand; you still suspect those you suspect in real. But like I said, there is sure no need to mention that.

Oh, and welcome aboard, Gwathagor! I will sign you up as Halbarad with a question mark, you can still change if you wish.

Btw, I am getting the feeling that the consistency of the Fellowship begins to somewhat resemble the Grey Company. Is that saying something about the nature of this alternative Fellowship?

Aganzir · 03-14-2008, 06:14 AM

I suppose I've got so used to the thought of playing Lobelia by now (see avatar? see location?) that you can take the question mark away.

Here's a bigger version of the avvie.

THE Ka · 03-14-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lommy

I'm sure it'd be lovely. As to how he looks like, well, just don't make him blonde...

Oh no, I have a problem drawing blonde elves anyways. Gildor may be related to the golden haired bunch, but he's definately having dark hair.
It's definately not going to be as wonderful as the amazing Mr. Lee's, I admire him too much to try and emulate, but I promise I'll put good effort into it.

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Originally Posted by Legate

*puts on the Voice* And are you sure you don't want to join? Even if you are busy, one can always find some time to squeeze in one more thing to his timetable. This game is surely going to be interesting, and if you have the time to read, why not play as well? It's just making a few posts, that doesn't take much more time than reading.

*puts on THE Ka Voice of Explanation*
Ugh, I know. I'd love to, but I have a big application I have to finish as soon as humanly possible. Hmmm, well, I could join and finish it up since both require reading and writing.

The only thing is, I don't really want to hinder the game by just posting and not going too indepth. It's the playing style I've come to recognize over the years. I read a bunch, think over it, watch and post. I tried being more hasty last time and well, most of you saw how that went. Complete nonesense.

*puts bag over head*
Plus I have work, and my hours are going to have people wanting to stick me on a pike or push me off a cliff to a small but terrifying white rabbit.

Oh what the heck, I'll join.

I don't have role yet, so don't even ask. Possibly WereEnt? I miss being an ent, but I guess for everyone's sake I'll try something else. Radagast comes to mind, but I doubt that after having to take him along to ME before, that Saruman could stand to have him in his fellowship. The idea of it is certainly entertaining...

~ Ka

Gil-Galad · 03-16-2008, 02:34 PM

Sigh... sure sign me up

I shall be Gandalf, Maiar of Manwe and Varda, The Elf of the Wand, The Grey Pilgrim, The Grey Wanderer, Stormcrow, Keeper of the Sacred Fire, holder of the red ring Narya, god among hobbits.

TREMBLE AND DESPAIR YE MIGHTY.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 03-20-2008, 08:23 AM

Allright I have not read all the details yet, but from what Legate told me and what I have glanced upon this game look fairly enjoyable and as such a good one to chose for a comeback.

However I do reserve the right to back out if the start of the game ends up coliding whith a big paper. . .University is what have kept me away from WW for all these months and how long and lonely they have been in my cold barrow.

Anyways I shall be Galadriel!

Oh yeah and here is my prediction of how I am going to play:

I am going to end up in a figh with Noggy, trust Lommy way too much, agree with everything Ka says, get slightly annoyed with Gil-Galad and use all my might to get Menel lynched. . . and of course be very confused about the rest of you.

Gwathagor · 03-14-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

Prexactly....I could seriously have some fun with Little Miss Green. Up to you though of course, dear; pick whatever character you think you'll have the most fun with. I've still got Menel's pretty little Orc to play with.

And here I was hoping that compulsory role-playing would restrain Sally from her customary lunatic posts.

This could be even more disastrous than usual.

Nogrod · 03-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Sally: is Theodred going to be carrying a duck along in this game as well?

Okay eleven players in... this looks really promising. Just a few more and we'll get a game we will all remember a long time.

Btw. we had a discussion here at my place earlier this evening and LG started to think that she might play Eomer. So Eomer and Theodred / Elladan & Elrohir... Nice indeed!

What a fellowship! Had Tolkien just thought of this one (with Lobelia...

) himself.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-14-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

Okay eleven players in... this looks really promising. Just a few more and we'll get a game we will all remember a long time.

Yes, I hope so. I have sent out a few invitations, so I hope at least someone will reply... as soon as we get at least a few more players, we can start. So, get ready!

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Btw. we had a discussion here at my place earlier this evening and LG started to think that she might play Eomer. So Eomer and Theodred / Elladan & Elrohir... Nice indeed!

What a fellowship! Had Tolkien just thought of this one (with Lobelia...

) himself.

Oh, sure. That will be nice. And yes - I think this company is something that would have been remembered only for its composition...

satansaloser2005 · 03-16-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

Sally: is Theodred going to be carrying a duck along in this game as well?

As much as I might fancy the challenge

, no. Don't worry. No ducks this game, except the one who might occasionally whisper in my ear, "WHAT? Théodred would NEVER do that?" So I'll be foul-free, but deaf.

As for Easter, I don't think I'll have a problem with it, but I'm definitely not against delaying/pausing the game for those who do have a problem with it. Whatever's best for y'all.

03-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Welcome aboard, Gwathagor. And, sorry, but no, you can't play Beowulf. Lily, if you want to be somebody... er... ethically challenged, let us say, what about Gríma? __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

03-14-2008, 02:23 AM	#5
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	Sally, no worries. If nothing else, having only the overall idea or, even, (and I'd never expect myself to say that ) knowing at least the movie portrayal of the characters would be sufficient (however, I hasten to point out that this is a concession, not a rule! Whoever has read LotR more than once has no excuse from me!!! ). And personally I think Théodred is a very good pick - and as there's only very little about him in the books, you are not bound much by any character specifications. And I believe Saruman would like to add Théodred to the Fellowship, as kind of a "remedy", to show good face to Théoden (and even Théodred himself). And only one warning - I think that it's not necessary to point that out, but just to mention it - while in-character issues with other characters inevitably have their place here, this is still a WW game and don't let the roleplaying slip out of hand; you still suspect those you suspect in real. But like I said, there is sure no need to mention that. Oh, and welcome aboard, Gwathagor! I will sign you up as Halbarad with a question mark, you can still change if you wish. Btw, I am getting the feeling that the consistency of the Fellowship begins to somewhat resemble the Grey Company. Is that saying something about the nature of this alternative Fellowship? __________________ "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

03-14-2008, 06:14 AM	#6
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	I suppose I've got so used to the thought of playing Lobelia by now (see avatar? see location?) that you can take the question mark away. Here's a bigger version of the avvie. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

03-16-2008, 02:34 PM	#8
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Sigh... sure sign me up I shall be Gandalf, Maiar of Manwe and Varda, The Elf of the Wand, The Grey Pilgrim, The Grey Wanderer, Stormcrow, Keeper of the Sacred Fire, holder of the red ring Narya, god among hobbits. TREMBLE AND DESPAIR YE MIGHTY. __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

03-14-2008, 06:00 PM	#11
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Sally: is Theodred going to be carrying a duck along in this game as well? Okay eleven players in... this looks really promising. Just a few more and we'll get a game we will all remember a long time. Btw. we had a discussion here at my place earlier this evening and LG started to think that she might play Eomer. So Eomer and Theodred / Elladan & Elrohir... Nice indeed! What a fellowship! Had Tolkien just thought of this one (with Lobelia... ) himself. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...