6 Degrees of Separation - Page 20 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Fingolfin II · 04-04-2004, 11:56 PM

Running out of words to say....so I'll just give you my question:

Vardamir -> Elfwine the Fair

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-05-2004, 12:02 AM

Vardamir -> Elros -> Elrond -> Éomer -> Elfwine the Fair

Fingolfin II · 04-05-2004, 12:05 AM

You're up buddy (for the 50th time).

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-05-2004, 12:12 AM

This one:

Fatty Bolger -> Manwë

Oooh...scary...

Fingolfin II · 04-05-2004, 12:15 AM

Fatty Bolger -> Frodo -> Elrond -> Eärendil -> Manwë

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-05-2004, 12:17 AM

..but it's OK.

Yours again.

Fingolfin II · 04-05-2004, 12:24 AM

Cool, this is quite an easy one. Try the two guys with similar but weird names:

Orophin -> Oropher

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-05-2004, 12:34 AM

Orophin -> Frodo -> Celeborn -> Thranduil -> his father Oropher

Fingolfin II · 04-05-2004, 02:45 AM

...you're right.

Could have also been

Orophin -> Legolas -> Thranduil -> Oropher (I'm not sure if Legolas knew his grandfather).

Either way, you're up.

Lindolirian · 04-05-2004, 05:30 PM

My my, you two certainly had a good five hours of fun!

And congrats to Nil on 1000+ posts he acquired in that time!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-07-2004, 05:43 AM

Anyway...

Vinyamar -> Vinyalondë

Use only persons.

P.S. Thanks, Lindo. Yes, that was fun. I'd love to do that again sometime.

Firefoot · 04-07-2004, 06:19 AM

Vinyamar -> Tar-Aldarion -> Círdan -> Tuor -> Vinyalondë

Nilpaurion Felagund · 04-07-2004, 06:24 AM

Your answer was in reverse, lass. Vinyamar was visited by Tuor.

But...I'll give the thread to you.

Firefoot · 04-07-2004, 06:35 AM

Whoops! Maybe I should wake up before answering these.

Glóin -> Glaurung

You can't use Smaug - I don't know if he met Glaurung or not but you can't use him anyway.

Thorongil · 04-07-2004, 07:53 AM

Gloin -> Gimli -> Galadriel -> Melian -> Turin -> Glaurung

Firefoot · 04-07-2004, 08:48 AM

Perfect.

Thorongil · 04-11-2004, 05:10 AM

Beren Erchamion -> Bilbo Baggins.

Firefoot · 04-11-2004, 09:06 AM

Beren Erchamion -> Thingol -> Galadriel -> Frodo -> Bilbo Baggins

Thorongil · 04-12-2004, 11:09 PM

Yup.

Firefoot · 04-13-2004, 02:24 PM

Ghân-buri-Ghân -> Gothmog Lord of Balrogs

The Perky Ent · 04-13-2004, 04:25 PM

Ghân-buri-Ghân -> Theoden -> Gandalf -> Manwe -> Morgoth -> Gothmog?

This is my first time doing this so i have no clue if i did this right! It's fun trying though

Firefoot · 04-13-2004, 05:30 PM

Nice try, but you aren't supposed to use Gandalf, etc. because they know just about everybody.

The Perky Ent · 04-13-2004, 05:34 PM

Ok, let me try again!

Ghân-buri-Ghân -> Theoden -> Merry -> Frodo -> Sauron -> Gothmog?

Firefoot · 04-13-2004, 05:36 PM

Fewer people.

The Perky Ent · 04-13-2004, 05:39 PM

But i thought it was in 6?

Firefoot · 04-13-2004, 05:53 PM

Quote:

YET ANOTHER NOTE: Ask for a maximum number of links to trace the difference between two characters. For instance, in the Frodo to Mauhur example you would have to figure it out using no more than 3 links.

Extra Note: Try not to use Gandalf, Saruman or Sauron if it can be helped. These people have a link to just about everybody.

So maybe no one has really been following the rules for a while - no one is posting their maximum. So, in that case I would give it to you except that looking back Sauron is in the list too. Wait, now I'm confused... and getting Balrogs mixed up... So not fewer people, but different people, and the most is 4. Sorry for all the confusion!

The Perky Ent · 04-13-2004, 05:56 PM

Wait, how come Frodo to Mauhur (whoever that is) has to be in 3 moves, if its 6 degrees?

Firefoot · 04-13-2004, 05:58 PM

Maybe 6 degrees is just the name?

The Perky Ent · 04-13-2004, 06:02 PM

But still, why 3? why not 4 or 5 or 6?

**The Saucepan Man** · 04-13-2004, 06:24 PM

Quote:

But still, why 3? why not 4 or 5 or 6?

Because it could be done in three.

It is optional to set a maximum number of links. But, if the question-setter sets a maximum then it must be done in that number. Otherwise it can be done in up to 6 degrees (hence the name of the game).

But you used Sauron anyway, Perky.

How about:

Ghân-buri-Ghân -> Merry -> Glorfindel -> Ecthelion -> Gothmog.

Firefoot · 04-13-2004, 07:15 PM

That's what I was looking for. Your turn, Saucepan!

**The Saucepan Man** · 04-14-2004, 11:36 AM

Thank, Firefoot.

Radagast -> Azog

In three, please. And no Gandalf.

Lindolirian · 04-14-2004, 02:41 PM

Radagast-> Beorn-> Bolg-> Azog

**The Saucepan Man** · 04-14-2004, 04:26 PM

Perfect, Lindol.

You're up.

Lindolirian · 04-15-2004, 05:49 PM

Hey that was a good one, I had to think about it for a bit... eh bout 4-5 extra seconds that is

Hirgon-> Adalgrim Took
Three separations or less and no Gandalf.

The Perky Ent · 04-15-2004, 06:26 PM

I think this is too much but...

Hirgon -> Theoden -> Pippin -> Adalgrim Took
?

Fingolfin II · 04-15-2004, 06:36 PM

I'm not sure if Pippin knew Adalgrim, so I'll go with:

Hirgon -> Theoden -> Merry -> Bilbo -> Adalgrim Took

Lindolirian · 04-15-2004, 07:04 PM

None of the above! I'm not counting Pippin as knowing Adalgrim since it never really says. There is one very small instance where one charcter passes by another, and it is a very hard thing to catch, which is precisely why I used this puzzle!

NightKnight · 04-16-2004, 03:21 AM

Hirgon -> Merry -> Esmeralda Took -> Adalgrim Took

Lindolirian · 04-16-2004, 07:03 AM

Well I think for that to work, you would have to put in Hildigrim Took between Esmerelda and Adalgrim. In that case there's a quicker way, but there are still three hobbits invloved...The tricksy part comes from Hirgon.

04-04-2004, 11:56 PM	#761
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,039	This is like tennis- the questions keep rebounding on...and on...and on.... Running out of words to say....so I'll just give you my question: Vardamir -> Elfwine the Fair __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

04-05-2004, 12:02 AM	#762
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,430	It's me again... Vardamir -> Elros -> Elrond -> Éomer -> Elfwine the Fair __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-05-2004, 12:05 AM	#763
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,039	I go to the bathroom for 30 seconds, I come back and what do you know...Nil's got it. You're up buddy (for the 50th time). __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

04-05-2004, 12:12 AM	#764
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,430	This one: Fatty Bolger -> Manwë Oooh...scary... __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-05-2004, 12:15 AM	#765
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,039	Fatty Bolger -> Frodo -> Elrond -> Eärendil -> Manwë __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

04-05-2004, 12:17 AM	#766
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,430	I was thinking of Galadriel... ..but it's OK. Yours again. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-05-2004, 12:24 AM	#767
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,039	.... Cool, this is quite an easy one. Try the two guys with similar but weird names: Orophin -> Oropher __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

04-05-2004, 12:34 AM	#768
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,430	Oh! Pick me! Pick me! Orophin -> Frodo -> Celeborn -> Thranduil -> his father Oropher __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-05-2004, 02:45 AM	#769
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,039	And again... ...you're right. Could have also been Orophin -> Legolas -> Thranduil -> Oropher (I'm not sure if Legolas knew his grandfather). Either way, you're up. __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

04-05-2004, 05:30 PM	#770
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,126	My my, you two certainly had a good five hours of fun! And congrats to Nil on 1000+ posts he acquired in that time! __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-07-2004, 05:43 AM	#771
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,430	Hehe, I forgot about Leggy. Anyway... Vinyamar -> Vinyalondë Use only persons. P.S. Thanks, Lindo. Yes, that was fun. I'd love to do that again sometime. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-07-2004, 06:19 AM	#772
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Vinyamar -> Tar-Aldarion -> Círdan -> Tuor -> Vinyalondë

04-07-2004, 06:24 AM	#773
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,430	Uh...Firefoot... Your answer was in reverse, lass. Vinyamar was visited by Tuor. But...I'll give the thread to you. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

04-07-2004, 06:35 AM	#774
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Whoops! Maybe I should wake up before answering these. Glóin -> Glaurung You can't use Smaug - I don't know if he met Glaurung or not but you can't use him anyway.

04-07-2004, 07:53 AM	#775
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 788	Gloin -> Gimli -> Galadriel -> Melian -> Turin -> Glaurung __________________ To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ~Sun Tzu

04-07-2004, 08:48 AM	#776
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Perfect.

04-11-2004, 05:10 AM	#777
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 788	Beren Erchamion -> Bilbo Baggins. __________________ To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ~Sun Tzu

04-11-2004, 09:06 AM	#778
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Beren Erchamion -> Thingol -> Galadriel -> Frodo -> Bilbo Baggins

04-12-2004, 11:09 PM	#779
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 788	Yup. __________________ To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ~Sun Tzu

04-13-2004, 02:24 PM	#780
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Ghân-buri-Ghân -> Gothmog Lord of Balrogs

04-13-2004, 04:25 PM	#781
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,332	Ghân-buri-Ghân -> Theoden -> Gandalf -> Manwe -> Morgoth -> Gothmog? This is my first time doing this so i have no clue if i did this right! It's fun trying though __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

04-13-2004, 05:30 PM	#782
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Nice try, but you aren't supposed to use Gandalf, etc. because they know just about everybody.

04-13-2004, 05:34 PM	#783
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,332	Ok, let me try again! Ghân-buri-Ghân -> Theoden -> Merry -> Frodo -> Sauron -> Gothmog? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

04-13-2004, 05:36 PM	#784
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Fewer people.

04-13-2004, 05:39 PM	#785
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,332	But i thought it was in 6? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

04-13-2004, 05:56 PM	#787
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,332	Wait, how come Frodo to Mauhur (whoever that is) has to be in 3 moves, if its 6 degrees? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

04-13-2004, 05:58 PM	#788
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	Maybe 6 degrees is just the name?

04-13-2004, 06:02 PM	#789
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,332	But still, why 3? why not 4 or 5 or 6? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

04-13-2004, 07:15 PM	#791
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,646	That's what I was looking for. Your turn, Saucepan!

04-14-2004, 11:36 AM	#792
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,468	The Three Degrees ... Thank, Firefoot. Radagast -> Azog In three, please. And no Gandalf. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

04-14-2004, 02:41 PM	#793
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,126	Radagast-> Beorn-> Bolg-> Azog __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-14-2004, 04:26 PM	#794
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,468	Perfect, Lindol. You're up. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

04-15-2004, 05:49 PM	#795
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,126	Hey that was a good one, I had to think about it for a bit... eh bout 4-5 extra seconds that is Hirgon-> Adalgrim Took Three separations or less and no Gandalf. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

04-15-2004, 06:26 PM	#796
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,332	I think this is too much but... Hirgon -> Theoden -> Pippin -> Adalgrim Took ? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

04-15-2004, 06:36 PM	#797
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,039	I'm not sure if Pippin knew Adalgrim, so I'll go with: Hirgon -> Theoden -> Merry -> Bilbo -> Adalgrim Took __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.