Top Ten Signs You're Addicted to the Barrow-Downs - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morsul the Dark · 06-29-2009, 07:30 PM

It is, so is checking the "Who's Online" feature

Eönwë · 06-30-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

It is, so is checking the "Who's Online" feature

Yep, that's definately true

Also, when you try to rep people on other websites.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-01-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Also, when you try to rep people on other websites.

I tried to do that once before...

Morsul the Dark · 07-01-2009, 10:41 PM

you spend a half hour searching for ONE specific post you somehow remember making about 4 years ago

EDIT it was Actually nearl 5 years ago

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-02-2009, 08:17 PM

Yesterday two things happened that make me wonder why I'm not in a mental institution...

First, we pull up to my grandparents house and my brother shouts:
"It's the Sauce Pan Man!"

Second:
We were watching television and an advertisement came on; it said:
"Get your new Phantom today."

Morsul the Dark · 07-03-2009, 12:38 AM

not sure if this counts as "Addiction" or "Narcissism" anyone else search fdor themselves to see if anyone's talking about them?

Hakon · 07-03-2009, 01:35 AM

I have not done that, but thanks for the idea.

I can tell I am addicted since every time the internet or email is mentioned in a book I am reading, I instantly think about this site.

Morsul the Dark · 07-11-2009, 10:11 AM

I may be the only one but...

As soon as you find out someone likes LOTR even in the smallest bit you suggest they check out the barrowdowns

Boromir88 · 07-11-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

I may be the only one but...

As soon as you find out someone likes LOTR even in the smallest bit you suggest they check out the barrowdowns

Haha, I've been going beyond that with my roommate.

He is pretty obsessed with Harry Potter, so I figured he would have liked LOTR too, but was flabbergasted when he said he didn't. He just said he never understood the movies, and I went into a long lecture about he has to read the books (if he liked 'His Dark Materials' he would have to love Tolkien! was my thinking). Then we did an all day marathon of the 3 movies, where I sat and dutifully answered every question he had, any confusion he was undergoing, and still nothing.

Is that obsessive?

Morsul the Dark · 07-11-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Haha, I've been going beyond that with my roommate.

He is pretty obsessed with Harry Potter, so I figured he would have liked LOTR too, but was flabbergasted when he said he didn't. He just said he never understood the movies, and I went into a long lecture about he has to read the books (if he liked 'His Dark Materials' he would have to love Tolkien! was my thinking). Then we did an all day marathon of the 3 movies, where I sat and dutifully answered every question he had, any confusion he was undergoing, and still nothing.

Is that obsessive?

Only slightly

Eönwë · 07-24-2009, 04:53 AM

When whatever you open Firefox for, you automatically go first on the 'Downs and then wonder how you got there...

satansaloser2005 · 08-16-2009, 10:33 PM

All the time, Steve, all the time. (Except I use internet explorer.

)

This was one of my friend's facebook status.

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loved dancing her face off and being a super hero with *censored*'s wolf
pack!!

I had already started to comment about how she'd made a HUGE mistake/slip. Then I realized that A: I was on facebook and B: she's not a Downer.

Thinlómien · 08-17-2009, 01:03 PM

I just realised that there's a bar named Elmo's Bar on my way to work.

Galadriel55 · 06-05-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

When whatever you open Firefox for, you automatically go first on the 'Downs and then wonder how you got there...

That's what happens with my Explorer. I open the internet to do research but somehow instead of having "Google" I have "BD" on the page...

Edit: I have to add that before looking through the last few pages of this thread, I was OK with the word "modified". However, just now I encountered in one a certain website, and lo! I read it as "modfired". Is this a disease of some kind?

Pitchwife · 06-08-2011, 11:05 AM

... spending your noon break at the uni cafeteria and finding a flyer from the Students' Committee (acronymed AStA in German), you start wondering what's happened in your RPG since you last checked.
... the first thought you associate with the name Aldarion is no longer "Erendis's husband" but "the phantom".
... reading a post by or mentioning Brinn, you have to remind yourself that this is not Mnemo but the real one.

(to be continued when participant observation yields new material)

Morsul the Dark · 10-20-2009, 05:12 AM

When you can't go onlne(Or more of shouldn't) All ypu can think about is who's getting lynched in WW

Loslote · 10-20-2009, 06:42 PM

When you write an epic(ish) poem about what's going on in WW during PreCalc...

Morsul the Dark · 10-20-2009, 07:00 PM

You'll share said poem yes?

Loslote · 10-20-2009, 07:04 PM

If I ever finish...it's kind of dependent of the outcome of McCaber's game, plus it's not very good. *blushes*

Inziladun · 10-20-2009, 07:05 PM

When you read a well written news article online and catch yourself looking for a rep button.

Also, when you drive past a sign which says 'Lindale Road' and immediately make the Downs connexion.

Hakon · 10-20-2009, 07:19 PM

You start looking for ways to use everyone you know on the downs as characters in an epic story that I will probably never write.

Morsul the Dark · 10-23-2009, 11:14 PM

anyone else forget about the Actual website barrowdowns.com not the forum?

I just went through it for old time's sake I'm taking the "walk to Rivendell" challenge Isengard here I come

Rune Son of Bjarne · 10-24-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

anyone else forget about the Actual website barrowdowns.com not the forum?

I just went through it for old time's sake I'm taking the "walk to Rivendell" challenge Isengard here I come

I did not know the actual website existed for the first months I was active on the forum.

Eönwë · 10-26-2009, 11:24 AM

At school, we had a project in which we had to design a video game.
For mine, my first thought was of a LOTR parody that went something like this:

The LOTR Dance-Off

Scenario: You have been trapped by the evil side and they have decided to allow one of you to escape. This is decided by a dance-off for their amusement.

Contestants:
G-Wizz (the dance-floor wizard)
Leggy-lass (the beautiful female)
Argon (the noble air)
And last but not least, Boromir the Disco King (It was by this time that I realised that I would be posting on this thread)

Judges:
Sour-One
Sourer-Man
Mr G'lum

And then I realised that no-one in my school would get all of the references (A depressing thought really), so I changes my idea to something more serious.

Pitchwife · 10-26-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Argon (the noble air)

That's priceless!

Mithalwen · 10-26-2009, 03:46 PM

When you see this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fea%27s_Muntjac while on a quest for a Barrow Downer and think that it is quite natural for that person to get species named for her...

Nogrod · 10-26-2009, 05:08 PM

After realising how much one has to do for work RL... and how many hours it would be advisable to sleep RL... one gets checking if anyone has posted to the RPG you're trying to boost forwards - or the WW-game you're into - and bye-bye the hours from sleep... (about five of them left right now for tomorrow...

)

Hakon · 10-26-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

When you see this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fea%27s_Muntjac while on a quest for a Barrow Downer and think that it is quite natural for that person to get species named for her...

The naturalist mentioned in that wikipedia article, Leonardo Fea, was born in Turin, Italy. Just thought I would point that out.

satansaloser2005 · 12-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

At school, we had a project in which we had to design a video game.
For mine, my first thought was of a LOTR parody that went something like this:

The LOTR Dance-Off

Scenario: You have been trapped by the evil side and they have decided to allow one of you to escape. This is decided by a dance-off for their amusement.

Contestants:
G-Wizz (the dance-floor wizard)
Leggy-lass (the beautiful female)
Argon (the noble air)
And last but not least, Boromir the Disco King (It was by this time that I realised that I would be posting on this thread)

Judges:
Sour-One
Sourer-Man
Mr G'lum

And then I realised that no-one in my school would get all of the references (A depressing thought really), so I changes my idea to something more serious.

I LOVE IT! *cackles*

Morsul the Dark · 12-02-2009, 02:16 PM

I've been watching the WW thread nonstop for the past 7 and a half hours...

Thinlómien · 12-02-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

I've been watching the WW thread nonstop for the past 7 and a half hours...

Oh my goodness, do something for a change, man! That's crazy.

Although, on second thought, it's only 40 minutes until the deadline... But I remember being like that in my third or fourth game, it was crazy.

Morsul the Dark · 12-02-2009, 02:25 PM

for the record it's my day off I'm watching movies and eating junkfood... the only difference would have been Wii instead of WW

Morsul the Dark · 12-02-2009, 02:25 PM

for the record it's my day off I'm watching movies and eating junkfood... the only difference would have been Wii instead of WW

satansaloser2005 · 12-23-2009, 01:56 PM

I was signing Christmas cards today. I signed Sally instead of my real name. (The card was to a Downer, but it's a Downer I know rather well so it makes me giggle.) I'm going to go check the rest of them to make sure I didn't do the same thing on any of the cards for my "real" friends.

Also, someone IM'd me or something and said they had PMS. I totally thought she meant PMs at first, and was going to congratulate her.

06-29-2009, 07:30 PM	#1
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	It is, so is checking the "Who's Online" feature __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-01-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	you spend a half hour searching for ONE specific post you somehow remember making about 4 years ago EDIT it was Actually nearl 5 years ago __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-02-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Yesterday two things happened that make me wonder why I'm not in a mental institution... First, we pull up to my grandparents house and my brother shouts: "It's the Sauce Pan Man!" Second: We were watching television and an advertisement came on; it said: "Get your new Phantom today." __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

07-03-2009, 12:38 AM	#6
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	not sure if this counts as "Addiction" or "Narcissism" anyone else search fdor themselves to see if anyone's talking about them? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-03-2009, 01:35 AM	#7
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	I have not done that, but thanks for the idea. I can tell I am addicted since every time the internet or email is mentioned in a book I am reading, I instantly think about this site. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes Last edited by Hakon; 07-11-2009 at 08:14 PM. Reason: Stupid Typo

07-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#8
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	I may be the only one but... As soon as you find out someone likes LOTR even in the smallest bit you suggest they check out the barrowdowns __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-24-2009, 04:53 AM	#11
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	When whatever you open Firefox for, you automatically go first on the 'Downs and then wonder how you got there... __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

08-17-2009, 01:03 PM	#13
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I just realised that there's a bar named Elmo's Bar on my way to work. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

06-08-2011, 11:05 AM	#15
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	You know you're obsessed with Barrow Downs Roleplaying when... ... spending your noon break at the uni cafeteria and finding a flyer from the Students' Committee (acronymed AStA in German), you start wondering what's happened in your RPG since you last checked. ... the first thought you associate with the name Aldarion is no longer "Erendis's husband" but "the phantom". ... reading a post by or mentioning Brinn, you have to remind yourself that this is not Mnemo but the real one. (to be continued when participant observation yields new material) __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

10-20-2009, 05:12 AM	#16
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	When you can't go onlne(Or more of shouldn't) All ypu can think about is who's getting lynched in WW __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

10-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#17
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	When you write an epic(ish) poem about what's going on in WW during PreCalc... __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

10-20-2009, 07:00 PM	#18
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	You'll share said poem yes? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

10-20-2009, 07:04 PM	#19
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	If I ever finish...it's kind of dependent of the outcome of McCaber's game, plus it's not very good. blushes __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

10-20-2009, 07:05 PM	#20
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	When you read a well written news article online and catch yourself looking for a rep button. Also, when you drive past a sign which says 'Lindale Road' and immediately make the Downs connexion. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God. Last edited by Inziladun; 10-20-2009 at 07:09 PM.

10-20-2009, 07:19 PM	#21
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	You start looking for ways to use everyone you know on the downs as characters in an epic story that I will probably never write. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

10-23-2009, 11:14 PM	#22
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	anyone else forget about the Actual website barrowdowns.com not the forum? I just went through it for old time's sake I'm taking the "walk to Rivendell" challenge Isengard here I come __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

10-26-2009, 11:24 AM	#24
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	At school, we had a project in which we had to design a video game. For mine, my first thought was of a LOTR parody that went something like this: The LOTR Dance-Off Scenario: You have been trapped by the evil side and they have decided to allow one of you to escape. This is decided by a dance-off for their amusement. Contestants: G-Wizz (the dance-floor wizard) Leggy-lass (the beautiful female) Argon (the noble air) And last but not least, Boromir the Disco King (It was by this time that I realised that I would be posting on this thread) Judges: Sour-One Sourer-Man Mr G'lum And then I realised that no-one in my school would get all of the references (A depressing thought really), so I changes my idea to something more serious. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

10-26-2009, 03:46 PM	#26
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	When you see this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fea%27s_Muntjac while on a quest for a Barrow Downer and think that it is quite natural for that person to get species named for her... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-26-2009, 05:08 PM	#27
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	After realising how much one has to do for work RL... and how many hours it would be advisable to sleep RL... one gets checking if anyone has posted to the RPG you're trying to boost forwards - or the WW-game you're into - and bye-bye the hours from sleep... (about five of them left right now for tomorrow... ) __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

12-02-2009, 02:16 PM	#30
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	I've been watching the WW thread nonstop for the past 7 and a half hours... __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

12-02-2009, 02:25 PM	#32
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	for the record it's my day off I'm watching movies and eating junkfood... the only difference would have been Wii instead of WW __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

12-23-2009, 01:56 PM	#34
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I was signing Christmas cards today. I signed Sally instead of my real name. (The card was to a Downer, but it's a Downer I know rather well so it makes me giggle.) I'm going to go check the rest of them to make sure I didn't do the same thing on any of the cards for my "real" friends. Also, someone IM'd me or something and said they had PMS. I totally thought she meant PMs at first, and was going to congratulate her. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.