Which Barrowdowns title would you use? (if you actually got one) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morthoron · 05-12-2010, 09:59 PM

Curmudgeonly Wordwraith.

That's it. Now, refrain from indulging in further tedious queries and stay the hell off my lawn! ;p

Durelin · 05-12-2010, 10:31 PM

Something less emo than my current one.

I still like the Elvish, though. But...maybe something Old English-y or Latin-y...

Maybe something involving 'Minstrel', but that would just be a lie.

Maybe something even more emo having to do with 'blood' to go along with my emo RPG titles.

...I should never get a tatoo either.

Eorl of Rohan · 05-13-2010, 01:56 AM

I was always wondering. What does that mean, anyway?

Durelin · 05-13-2010, 01:48 PM

Unless I am completely off, 'Hope's bane, Love's chill.'

Gwathagor · 05-13-2010, 02:00 PM

I guess I'd go with "Shadowblade," or some variation thereon.

Gwathagor · 05-13-2010, 02:04 PM

Are the titles awarded based on post count or rep? Or do we just have to bribe the Barrow-Wight?

Brinniel · 05-13-2010, 03:38 PM

Members who are awarded titles typically have been on the Downs for at least a year and have reached Ghost Prince of Cardolan status. But most importantly, titles are given to members who have made a significant contribution to the forum and have a high standing reputation (and I don't mean in points).

It's been almost two and a half years since the last titles were given out, which is a really long time. I know the B-W and other admins are busy, but there are so many members who deserve a personal title and I'd love to see them get it.

Please?

I received my title in 2003 when I was barely 15. While I'm sure I could come up with something more creative today, I'm still happy with the title I have. And I do have a tattoo.

Mattius · 08-08-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor

Are the titles awarded based on post count or rep? Or do we just have to bribe the Barrow-Wight?

Back when I got mine, the cost of a title was generally to hunt the Barrowdowns from dusk till dawn for trolls (forum and actual) and smite them with superior intellect and / or weaponry. Times may have changed now and with a Democrat in the Oval Office who knows, the admins may be willing to go to the table with said trolls to negotiate... but then I am an old violent dinosaur.

I'm not sure but I think I had only just reached 500 when the B-W messaged me to offer me an individual title. I still suspect that there is another member out there with a similar name and ten thousand-odd posts in the Books section wondering when he / she is going to get his / her dues...

05-12-2010, 09:59 PM	#1
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Curmudgeonly Wordwraith. That's it. Now, refrain from indulging in further tedious queries and stay the hell off my lawn! ;p __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

05-13-2010, 01:56 AM	#3
Eorl of Rohan Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 602	I was always wondering. What does that mean, anyway? __________________ There is no signature here.

05-13-2010, 02:00 PM	#5
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	I guess I'd go with "Shadowblade," or some variation thereon. __________________ Stories and songs.

05-13-2010, 02:04 PM	#6
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Are the titles awarded based on post count or rep? Or do we just have to bribe the Barrow-Wight? __________________ Stories and songs.

05-13-2010, 03:38 PM	#7
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Members who are awarded titles typically have been on the Downs for at least a year and have reached Ghost Prince of Cardolan status. But most importantly, titles are given to members who have made a significant contribution to the forum and have a high standing reputation (and I don't mean in points). It's been almost two and a half years since the last titles were given out, which is a really long time. I know the B-W and other admins are busy, but there are so many members who deserve a personal title and I'd love to see them get it. Please? I received my title in 2003 when I was barely 15. While I'm sure I could come up with something more creative today, I'm still happy with the title I have. And I do have a tattoo. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

05-12-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Something less emo than my current one. I still like the Elvish, though. But...maybe something Old English-y or Latin-y... Maybe something involving 'Minstrel', but that would just be a lie. Maybe something even more emo having to do with 'blood' to go along with my emo RPG titles. ...I should never get a tatoo either.

05-13-2010, 01:48 PM	#4
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Unless I am completely off, 'Hope's bane, Love's chill.'