Scarburg Meadhall Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

littlemanpoet · 08-14-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

*pauses, startled* Wait, is there something I ought not to have written?

No, but your last two posts have gone into Eodwine's head. My initial reaction was, "Hey, what do you think you're doing!" But that was quickly followed by, "Hmmm, eennnnnterrresting."

Formy, post # 228 is a duplicate and incomplete version of post #229.

Gwath, Kara, Formy & Firefoot, I'm thinking that Rowenna and Nydfara will arrive at the kitchen the same time (roughly) as Crabannan and the others. Could make for an interesting melee.....

I suppose Ginna is there too, but her writer is remorsefully absent, so we will have to just use her as makes sense.

piosenniel · 08-14-2008, 10:15 PM

Formendacil/lmp

I deleted the incomplete version of Formendacil's post.

~*~ Pio

Thinlómien · 08-15-2008, 01:31 AM

I'll write something either today or tomorrow...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-15-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

No, but your last two posts have gone into Eodwine's head. My initial reaction was, "Hey, what do you think you're doing!" But that was quickly followed by, "Hmmm, eennnnnterrresting."

I wouldn't normally borrow somebody's mind, but I'd noticed that many of your Eodwine posts included interspersed thoughts and I didn't want to break with the pattern you'd created. I tried to keep thoughts simple/obvious/descriptive, rather than making a whole bunch of stuff up... But I can not, if you prefer.

Kath · 08-15-2008, 07:28 AM

lmp, Fea, I've moved Eodwine and Degas to the kitchen because I seem to recall that was an idea somewhere. If you'd rather they weren't there yet then I can remove it but I can't do anything until Monday now as I'm going away for the weekend.

Groin Redbeard · 08-15-2008, 08:21 AM

Very nice writing everyone!

I love the way that this is turning out.

I'll be gone tomorrow with the Boy Scouts and I just wanted to know if I should do a small post for Lithor to get the festivities underway, before I leave, or do you think that we should let the current situation calm down a bit?

I'll have a post sending Erbrand to go look on the boys situation on Sunday.

Folwren · 08-15-2008, 11:15 AM

I'll wait to post for Saeryn until after Eodwine or Fea post, confirming what Kath just wrote.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-15-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren

I'll wait to post for Saeryn until after Eodwine or Fea post, confirming what Kath just wrote.

I'm fine with what Kath wrote. I intended to wait for Elempi to post, but if there's popular demand, I'll get cracking after work.

Folwren · 08-15-2008, 12:47 PM

It matters not to me who posts next, so long as somebody posts eventually (and the sooner the better).

littlemanpoet · 08-16-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

I wouldn't normally borrow somebody's mind, but I'd noticed that many of your Eodwine posts included interspersed thoughts and I didn't want to break with the pattern you'd created. I tried to keep thoughts simple/obvious/descriptive, rather than making a whole bunch of stuff up... But I can not, if you prefer.

Don't change a thing. I'm enjoying what you're doing.

Groin, great ideas! Thanks for stepping up with them! Your list is great!

If there are any other Anglo-Saxon oriented games besides those that Groin lists, we can add those too.

Now to see what Kath was talking about....

Thinlómien · 08-16-2008, 12:21 PM

I hate making posts like this... but sorry, I won't post today, I need to use some time to study and it's already late. I will post either tomorrow or on Monday. That is a serious promise. (More serious than Lommy-RPG-serious.

) I have no idea what's the situation right now, but Foley if you feel like it and something should be done with the kids, you can really just continue, even though it might be a bit boring for you. I hope Modtryth is not needed right now.

Nogrod · 08-16-2008, 02:59 PM

I'd add / replace "dueling" with

quarterstaff -fight

That's both a relatively common skill and having that kind of fight is not as dangerous as a swordfight. So for merriment's sake it would be better - even if still something that might lead into a few bruises.

Maybe also

Javelin throwing

...not perhaps how far one could throw it as such, but how accurately - and how far accurately (like the first round from 50 feet, the next round from 80 etc...)?

*just thinking about things Stigend might do well in*

Gwathagor · 08-16-2008, 03:08 PM

Quarterstaves would certainly be safer than swords. Maybe we do both?

I think Nogrod is on to a good idea with the javelins. Why not change that to spears, one of the Rohirrim's chief weapons, and one in which all the men would have training?

Nogrod · 08-16-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Quarterstaves would certainly be safer than swords. Maybe we do both?

I'd say we should not go to a swordplay... it's just a bit too dangerous. But anyway you wish.

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Why not change that to spears, one of the Rohirrim's chief weapons, and one in which all the men would have training?

A good idea.

Btw. as I now see things have moved forwards quite a bit I'm not so sure whether we should now bring on anything about the kids as it would be going backwards in time in any case. So maybe we just stick to the present of the story? I'm pretty confident the "games" will allow us some opportunities to write them back in interesting enough fashion as they will surely compete more seriously than the adults...

08-15-2008, 01:31 AM	#3
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I'll write something either today or tomorrow... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-15-2008, 07:28 AM	#5
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	lmp, Fea, I've moved Eodwine and Degas to the kitchen because I seem to recall that was an idea somewhere. If you'd rather they weren't there yet then I can remove it but I can't do anything until Monday now as I'm going away for the weekend. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

08-15-2008, 08:21 AM	#6
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Very nice writing everyone! I love the way that this is turning out. I'll be gone tomorrow with the Boy Scouts and I just wanted to know if I should do a small post for Lithor to get the festivities underway, before I leave, or do you think that we should let the current situation calm down a bit? I'll have a post sending Erbrand to go look on the boys situation on Sunday. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

08-15-2008, 11:15 AM	#7
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I'll wait to post for Saeryn until after Eodwine or Fea post, confirming what Kath just wrote. __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

08-15-2008, 12:47 PM	#9
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	It matters not to me who posts next, so long as somebody posts eventually (and the sooner the better). __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

08-14-2008, 10:15 PM	#2
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Formendacil/lmp I deleted the incomplete version of Formendacil's post. ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

08-16-2008, 12:21 PM	#11
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I hate making posts like this... but sorry, I won't post today, I need to use some time to study and it's already late. I will post either tomorrow or on Monday. That is a serious promise. (More serious than Lommy-RPG-serious. ) I have no idea what's the situation right now, but Foley if you feel like it and something should be done with the kids, you can really just continue, even though it might be a bit boring for you. I hope Modtryth is not needed right now. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-16-2008, 02:59 PM	#12
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	I'd add / replace "dueling" with quarterstaff -fight That's both a relatively common skill and having that kind of fight is not as dangerous as a swordfight. So for merriment's sake it would be better - even if still something that might lead into a few bruises. Maybe also Javelin throwing ...not perhaps how far one could throw it as such, but how accurately - and how far accurately (like the first round from 50 feet, the next round from 80 etc...)? just thinking about things Stigend might do well in __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

08-16-2008, 03:08 PM	#13
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Quarterstaves would certainly be safer than swords. Maybe we do both? I think Nogrod is on to a good idea with the javelins. Why not change that to spears, one of the Rohirrim's chief weapons, and one in which all the men would have training? __________________ Stories and songs.