The Middle Earth Popularity Cup - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

skip spence · 12-19-2008, 08:40 AM

++Túrin

He's a made man.

The score is currently 10-8 to Gandalf.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 12-19-2008, 09:42 AM

That means, not much need to, but

++Gandalf

He is far, far, far more interesting and far, far, far nicer person than Túrin (however I started to like that one a bit more too after the CoH).

Although to be honest, I hoped for a more "interesting" (read: unusual) victor. But ah well.

skip spence · 12-19-2008, 12:14 PM

Gandalf has defeated Túrin Turambar. The old wizard was rattled for a while but showed his character in the end, coming back from a 2-5 deficit to win by 11 votes to 8. Túrin will have to change name once again to hide his shame.

The final between Gandalf and Boromir will commense tomorrow.

Aganzir · 12-19-2008, 12:17 PM

I could get Boromir's victory for birthday present from you all, couldn't I?

skip spence · 12-20-2008, 08:42 AM

Finally we've come to the climax of the tournament, the moment all have been waiting for with great excitement, the final of the Middle Earth Popularity Cup. Throughout the tournament we've seen many outsiders win fame and glory by beating the big stars. In the end however, as it should be, the final pairing is two players who were among the favourites before the start of the Cup, two of the real heavy-hitters of Middle Earth. Gandalf, perhaps Tolkien's most famous creation, faces Boromir, the good-hearted but flawed hero who evokes so much sympathy. He is no wizard's pupil, according to his father, but is he strong enough to compete with the Grey Pilgrim? Whatever the outcome, when Gandalf is come, the party is on.

The Final:

Gandalf vs. Boromir

As this is the final I'm extending the deadline until Sunday 12.00 PM board time.

Strongbow · 12-20-2008, 09:18 AM

++Gandalf

Because I'm not vindictive enough not to pick Mithrandir, who practically won the War of the Ring.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 12-20-2008, 09:24 AM

No doubt here:

++Gandalf

Boromir is interesting, but not inspiring. And if resisting the pull of the Ring was difficult for a human who only imagined that he could use it, how much worse would it be for a Maia who could use it, and was worn from two thousand years of trying to make the peoples of Middle-earth understand the peril posed by It and Its Master?

Tuor in Gondolin · 12-20-2008, 09:47 AM

A bit of an unexpected party final (Boromir making
it over Saruman, Gollum, Frdo, etc.). Let's see,
Sean Bean or Gandalf...

++ Mithrandir

Groin Redbeard · 12-20-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibrîniðilpathânezel

Boromir is interesting, but not inspiring. And if resisting the pull of the Ring was difficult for a human who only imagined that he could use it, how much worse would it be for a Maia who could use it, and was worn from two thousand years of trying to make the peoples of Middle-earth understand the peril posed by It and Its Master?

Exactly, Gandalf is the best of Tolkien's characters!

Whenever I think of Lord of the Rings the first figure that pops into my mind is Gandalf with his long grey beard and pointy hat. I like Boromir's character, but even with a flawless character like him there are those who are just better. Sorry Aganzir.

++Gandalf

12-19-2008, 08:40 AM	#1
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	++Túrin He's a made man. The score is currently 10-8 to Gandalf. __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

12-19-2008, 09:42 AM	#2
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	That means, not much need to, but ++Gandalf He is far, far, far more interesting and far, far, far nicer person than Túrin (however I started to like that one a bit more too after the CoH). Although to be honest, I hoped for a more "interesting" (read: unusual) victor. But ah well. __________________ "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

12-19-2008, 12:14 PM	#3
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	Gandalf has defeated Túrin Turambar. The old wizard was rattled for a while but showed his character in the end, coming back from a 2-5 deficit to win by 11 votes to 8. Túrin will have to change name once again to hide his shame. The final between Gandalf and Boromir will commense tomorrow. __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

12-19-2008, 12:17 PM	#4
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	I could get Boromir's victory for birthday present from you all, couldn't I? __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

12-20-2008, 08:42 AM	#5
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	Finally we've come to the climax of the tournament, the moment all have been waiting for with great excitement, the final of the Middle Earth Popularity Cup. Throughout the tournament we've seen many outsiders win fame and glory by beating the big stars. In the end however, as it should be, the final pairing is two players who were among the favourites before the start of the Cup, two of the real heavy-hitters of Middle Earth. Gandalf, perhaps Tolkien's most famous creation, faces Boromir, the good-hearted but flawed hero who evokes so much sympathy. He is no wizard's pupil, according to his father, but is he strong enough to compete with the Grey Pilgrim? Whatever the outcome, when Gandalf is come, the party is on. The Final: Gandalf vs. Boromir As this is the final I'm extending the deadline until Sunday 12.00 PM board time. __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

12-20-2008, 09:18 AM	#6
Strongbow Wight Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South of the Capital Wasteland Posts: 119	++Gandalf Because I'm not vindictive enough not to pick Mithrandir, who practically won the War of the Ring. __________________ Is é gáire ár gcuid páistí a bheas mar dhíoltas againn. - Roibeard Gearóid Ó Seachnasaigh

12-20-2008, 09:24 AM	#7
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	No doubt here: ++Gandalf Boromir is interesting, but not inspiring. And if resisting the pull of the Ring was difficult for a human who only imagined that he could use it, how much worse would it be for a Maia who could use it, and was worn from two thousand years of trying to make the peoples of Middle-earth understand the peril posed by It and Its Master? __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

12-20-2008, 09:47 AM	#8
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	A bit of an unexpected party final (Boromir making it over Saruman, Gollum, Frdo, etc.). Let's see, Sean Bean or Gandalf... ++ Mithrandir __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'